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⚽ FC Daily Briefing – Friday, March 21, 2025
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Ghana head coach Otto Addo has emphasised that his team is preparing for a tough encounter against Chad on Friday in the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has reassured President John Mahama that Ghana will bounce back in their crucial World Cup qualifier against Chad.
President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has reaffirmed his unwavering belief in the Black Stars’ ability to overcome their recent struggles in major tournaments.
Minister of Education Haruna Iddrisu made a shocking revelation in Ghana’s Parliament, expressing disappointment over the current state of the Black Stars and highlighting the issues affecting the team.
Ghanaian forward and Athletic Bilbao star Inaki Williams has made a bold promise to Black Stars fans, vowing to score against Chad.
Jordan Ayew has credited his elder brother, Andre Ayew, and former Black Stars captain, Asamoah Gyan, for their guidance following his appointment as Ghana’s new skipper.
Newly appointed Ghana captain Jordan Ayew believes his leadership role with the Black Stars was destined to happen.
Ghana captain Jordan Ayew has assured that there are no issues among the players in the national team camp.
Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has emphasised the importance of staying true to himself as he leads Ghana’s quest for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification.
Arsenal’s Mikel Merino scored a stoppage-time equaliser to secure a draw for Spain against the Netherlands in the first leg of their Nations League quarter-final.
Rasmus Højlund came off the bench to score the winner for Denmark against Portugal in the first leg of their Nations League quarter-final.
France captain Kylian Mbappé’s return to the national team ended in a shocking defeat against Croatia in the first leg of their Nations League quarter-final.
Still on France, Ibrahima Konaté was withdrawn at halftime, giving Liverpool an injury scare ahead of the Premier League’s return.
Germany came from behind to defeat Italy in the first leg of their Nations League quarter-final.
The Republic of Ireland came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory over Bulgaria in the first leg of their Nations League promotion/relegation play-off at the Hristo Botev Stadium.
Scotland took a big step toward retaining their place in the Nations League top tier, holding on for a 1-0 first-leg victory as VAR decisions went in their favour.
Elsewhere, Japan secured their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a commanding 2-0 victory over Bahrain in Saitama on Thursday, extending their streak of successive appearances at the finals to eight.
Finally, Zimbabwe’s Sports Minister, Kirsty Coventry, has been elected as the new President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), making history as the first woman and the first African to lead the organization in its 131-year history.
Manchester United are prepared to go all out to sign Everton and England defender Jarrad Branthwaite, 22, this summer, but a deal may depend on their Champions League qualification.
Liverpool remain confident that Egypt forward Mohamed Salah, 32, and Netherlands defender Virgil van Dijk, 33, will sign new contracts with the club before the summer.
More on Liverpool, the Reds are intensifying their pursuit of RB Leipzig and Netherlands midfielder Xavi Simons, 21, who will be available for around €80m (£67m) this summer.
Aston Villa have the option to make their loan deal for Manchester United and England forward Marcus Rashford, 27, permanent this summer for £40m.
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