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Former South Africa international Eric Tinkler has left Asante Kotoko after only four Ghana Premier League matches, with the club accepting his request to terminate his contract for personal reasons. His departure came shortly after Kotoko’s 2–0 home defeat to Aduana FC, as reported by GBC Ghana. The South African coach’s brief league record was [...] The post Ex-Bafana Bafana Star Tinkler Leaves Role As Asante Kotoko Head Coach After Four League Games appeared first on Complete Sports .

Ireland beat Israel 3-0 in a Nations League clash on Sunday amid an eerie and sombre atmosphere that saw the Irish players wear black armbands over the war in Gaza. Ireland’s players also bowed their heads as the Israeli national anthem was played at the near-empty Debrecen stadium in Hungary. The teams skipped the traditional pre-match handshakes and did not exchange pennants either. Troy Parrott made a heart sign with his hands after opening the scoring on 14 minutes, while Jack Moylan kissed the Irish badge on his jersey and his black armband after netting the third goal 25 minutes in. Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson said his team had “raised awareness worldwide” about the Gaza conflict after they chose not to shake hands with Israeli players. The game, in which Israel were the nominal hosts, had been in doubt earlier in the week until Ireland’s players voted overwhelmingly to fulfil the fixture, despite pressure from back home to boycott the match. Only one player, goalkeeper Gavin Buzunu, pulled out, saying “it would be wrong to participate” in either this match or the return fixture in Serbia on October 4 due to the “killing of innocent people”. “It has been so difficult for so many players,” Icelander Hallgrimsson told broadcaster RTE after the game. “I hope that will not be in the next game because they have shown support to the protest, they have raised awareness worldwide, not only in Ireland, on the subject and that is normally the reason for protesting, to raise awareness of a situation. “I think these players have done that with all their actions, with all that they have been saying. No more than Gavin Bazunu, but the others have done it here on the pitch and how they have shown their actions, so I hope people understand that.” Since Ireland were drawn in the same Nations League group as Israel in February, prominent Irish figures including sportspeople, fan groups and pro-Palestinian campaigners have protested against the matches going ahead. The Irish federation did not reserve any tickets for fans to attend the match and public broadcaster RTE was due to show it without commentary. Israeli minister irked Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar accused Ireland of being “on the wrong side of history” over the players’ actions. In a lengthy post on X, Saar referenced the Irish team of 1939 giving the Nazi salute ahead of a match against Germany in Bremen. He also referred to Irish neutrality during the Second World War and the condolences offered by then-prime minister Eaemon de Valera to the German representative in Dublin following Adolf Hitler’s death. “Almost 90 years have passed. Ireland’s unique talent for finding itself on the wrong side of history remains intact,” he added. “Sports, soccer, basketball, everything is for the public, the people, and not for politics,” 31-year-old software development teacher Mol Michael, draped in an Israeli scarf, told AFP . “Once you decide, because of politics, to cancel the Irish audience, this is a really stupid move from Ireland, in my opinion.” Ireland has long been a strong supporter of the Palestinian cause, with sympathy often linked to the country’s own history of British rule. Dublin formally recognised a Palestinian state in 2024 alongside Spain and Norway, and has repeatedly criticised Israel over its relentless bombardment of Gaza.

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Ghana Premier League debutants Port City secured a comfortable win against Bibiani Gold Stars when they travelled to Dun’s Park on Sunday. The visitors made light work of the Miners, scoring twice in the first half to claim all three points. Gideon Waja’s defence-splitting pass found Emmanuel Intori, who opened the scoring with a beautiful […] The post Port City secure comfortable win against Gold Stars appeared first on The Ghanaian Chronicle .

Mohammed Zaidan scored in the 88th minute to hand Karela United a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Hearts of Oak, ending the Phobians’ unbeaten start to the Premier League season. The decisive moment came at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium after an entertaining Matchday 4 encounter, with Zaidan producing a composed finish late in the game […] The post Mohammed Zaidan strikes late as Karela end Hearts unbeaten run appeared first on The Ghanaian Chronicle .

Heart of Lions produced a dramatic comeback to beat Young Apostles 2-1 in a thrilling Ghana Premier League encounter at the Nana Abrefa Nketia VII Stadium in Wenchi. Apostles made a flying start to the contest, taking the lead just four minutes into the game through Samuel Prempeh. The early goal gave the home side […] The post Heart of Lions produce a dramatic comeback to beat Young Apostles appeared first on The Ghanaian Chronicle .

LaLiga President Javier Tebas has strongly reiterated his call for strict financial oversight, economic controls, and absolute transparency across European football. His comments come in the wake of widespread reports regarding the ongoing legal proceedings surrounding Manchester City and their alleged breaches of Premier League financial regulations. Read Also:2027 AFCONQ: Super Eagles Arrive In Guinea- [...] The post La Liga President Calls For Strict Financial Controls, Transparency Following Manchester City Case appeared first on Complete Sports .

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Jackson State women’s soccer opened its Southwestern Athletic Conference schedule with a 3-0 victory over Southern on Sunday at the JSU Soccer Field.

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