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EFC 102: Nigeria’s Ukah wins again, Hulme secures welterweight belt

EFC 102: Nigeria’s Ukah wins again, Hulme secures welterweight belt

South Africa's Mark Hulme became the new EFC welterweight champion after beating Democratic Republic of Congo's Ziko Makengele in round one of Thursday's fight. It was Hulme's first fight at the Hexagon in over seven years and he showed exceptional skills in the opening seconds of the fight. After keeping his opponent at bay, Hulme later locked in a tight choke that forced Makengele to tap...

Schindler replaces injured Lamptey in Ghana squad

Schindler replaces injured Lamptey in Ghana squad

FC Cologne defender Kingsley Schindler has been called up by Ghana to replace Brighton & Hove Albion full-back Tariq Lamptey who pulled out of the squad due to injury ahead of their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Angola on Thursday. Lamptey was part of the 25-man squad that would execute the doubleheader against Angola but has been forced to withdraw which paved way for...

Hughton vows to make Ghana successful

Hughton vows to make Ghana successful

Ghana new head coach Chris Hughton says he will do everything possible to make the Black Stars successful again. The 64-year-old was officially unveiled as the national team coach in Kumasi on Monday ahead of the Black Stars' 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Angola in the same city on Thursday. Hughton - who has a contract in place until December 2024 - previously held...