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Black Stars return home to warm welcome in Ghana

Black Stars return home to warm welcome in Ghana

Rediff.com6 Jul 2010

Ghanaians turned out in their thousands to cheer their soccer team's arrival home late on Monday, spraying their jet with water cannons and rolling out the red carpet for the World Cup's surprise quarter-finalists.

FIFA World Cup PIX: Ghana edge out South Korea in thriller

FIFA World Cup PIX: Ghana edge out South Korea in thriller

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup Group H match played between Ghana and South Korea on Monday.

Ghana coach Otto Addo bites the dust

Ghana coach Otto Addo bites the dust

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

Addo joins Roberto Martinez (Belgium), Carlos Queiroz (Iran) and Gerardo Martino (Mexico) as coaches who immediately left their jobs after World Cup elimination this week.

Ghana's WC penalty nightmare rekindles once again

Ghana's WC penalty nightmare rekindles once again

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

Ghana had always been expected to struggle at this World Cup after an unconvincing qualifying campaign in which a Nigerian goalkeeping howler saw them win a fortunate place in Qatar.

The Stars To Watch Out For!

The Stars To Watch Out For!

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

The most impressive players at the FIFA World Cup 2022 after Round One.

Kyrgios fined $17,500 for Queen's Club rants

Kyrgios fined $17,500 for Queen's Club rants

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Australia's Nick Kyrgios has been fined a total of $17,500 for unsportsmanlike conduct by the ATP after a series of outbursts at officials at the Queen's Club championships on Thursday.

PHOTOS: Super-sub Brooks heads US home

PHOTOS: Super-sub Brooks heads US home

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

Photos of the World Cup match between USA and Ghana

Hollywood's Top 10 Fables on Screen

Hollywood's Top 10 Fables on Screen

Rediff.com30 Dec 2010

As Gulliver's Travels comes up for release, we take a look at the top ten fables that were made in the past.

Boateng, Muntari put Ghana in Champions League spotlight

Boateng, Muntari put Ghana in Champions League spotlight

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

Kevin-Prince Boateng and Sulley Muntari put Ghana in the Champions League spotlight as they scored the goals which gave AC Milan a shock 2-0 win over Barcelona on Wednesday.

Will Smith, wife buy minority stake in NBA team

Will Smith, wife buy minority stake in NBA team

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

Hollywood celebrity couple Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith have bought a minority stake in NBA basketball team Philadelphia 76ers.

Desailly on shortlist for Ghana coach job

Desailly on shortlist for Ghana coach job

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

Former France World Cup winner Marcel Desailly is among the candidates to become new Ghana coach, the Black Stars said on their website (www.ghanafa.org) on Monday.

Essien's knee keeps Ghana in suspense

Essien's knee keeps Ghana in suspense

Rediff.com19 May 2010

Michael Essien's importance to Ghana cannot be underestimated, leaving the Black Stars on edge as they await a decision on his fitness for the World Cup. The Chelsea midfielder, described by Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac as the leader of his team, has a long-term knee injury and, though he has been named in the preliminary squad, could miss the tournament in South Africa.

'Moral victors' Ghana get $20,000 cash bonus

'Moral victors' Ghana get $20,000 cash bonus

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

Ghana's national soccer team won a $20,000 cash bonus per player on Tuesday and were hailed moral victors by former U.N. chief and countryman Kofi Annan after losing out on a World Cup semi-final place.

Ghana carry Africa's prayers, Brazil face Dutch

Ghana carry Africa's prayers, Brazil face Dutch

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

Ghana's "Black Stars" hope to go where no African team has been before and reach the World Cup semi-finals on Friday, while Brazil face Netherlands in the day's first and equally intriguing quarter-final.

Ivory Coast outclass Ghana to reach last eight

Ivory Coast outclass Ghana to reach last eight

Rediff.com16 Jan 2010

Ivory Coast became the first team to reach the African Nations Cup quarter-finals after beating Ghana 3-1 with 10 men in Group B on Friday.

Ghana overcome odds to qualify for WC finals

Ghana overcome odds to qualify for WC finals

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

Ghana have overcome the hurdle of a captain without a club and the lack of a proven goal scorer to romp to easy World Cup qualification, the first country to book their place from the African qualifiers.

Essien ends Ghana exile for World Cup qualifier

Essien ends Ghana exile for World Cup qualifier

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

Michael Essien is poised to make a first international appearance in more than two years after being named as a surprise inclusion in Ghana's squad for a key World Cup qualifier against Zambia next month.

For Arshad Warsi fans only

For Arshad Warsi fans only

Rediff.com2 May 2008

After his daring and successful attempt with Julie, director Deepak Shivdasani makes a comeback after four years with Mr White And Mr Black, starring Arshad Warsi and Suniel Shetty.

Injuries blight Ghana's hopes

Injuries blight Ghana's hopes

Rediff.com13 Jan 2006

Injuries to key players have dented their chances of winning a fifth African Nations Cup.

Ronaldo or Zidane? Tell us!

Ronaldo or Zidane? Tell us!

Rediff.com28 Jun 2006

Give us your take on Tuesday's games in the World Cup!

Brazil will suffer, says Ghana coach

Brazil will suffer, says Ghana coach

Rediff.com23 Jun 2006

'They are the best team in the world and for us it is an honour to play them,' said Ratomir Dujkovic.

Bacher urges talented black cricketers to get out of townships

Bacher urges talented black cricketers to get out of townships

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

Former South Africa skipper Bacher Ali believes that young black players cannot make it to the country's cricket if they continue to stay in the township culture.

'I don't think I look like Rani'

'I don't think I look like Rani'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2005

Dempsey scores early but Brooks secures win for USA

Dempsey scores early but Brooks secures win for USA

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

The United States got a dream start to their World Cup campaign when Clint Dempsey scored the fifth fastest goal in tournament history but they needed an 86th minute winner from John Brooks to secure a dramatic 2-1 win over Ghana on Monday.

Aditya Birla Group looks to exit Aroon Purie's Living Media

Aditya Birla Group looks to exit Aroon Purie's Living Media

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

BofA-ML mandated to find buyer for 27.5% stake in media group's holding firm

Yeh Serena! Way to go!

Yeh Serena! Way to go!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

'The one match I would really like to watch would be Williams versus Djokovic.'

Sports Shorts: Kaymer wins Grand Slam title in playoff over Watson

Sports Shorts: Kaymer wins Grand Slam title in playoff over Watson

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

US Open champion Martin Kaymer sank an eight-foot birdie putt at the first extra hole to beat Bubba Watson in the four-man PGA Grand Slam of Golf in Bermuda on Wednesday.

'I believe in Black as much as Bajirao Mastani'

'I believe in Black as much as Bajirao Mastani'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2004

Sanjay Leela Bhansali on his ambitious plans with Amitabh, Kareena, Rani and Salman.