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Manuel Neuer retires from German National team
One of the world’s finest safe pair of hands, Manuel Neuer has hanged up his gloves.
Neuer has today confirmed his retirement from the German national team.In a touching message, he said, “Anyone who knows me knows that this decision wasn’t easy for me.”
“When I look back, it fills me with pride and also with a lot of gratitude to have
been on the pitch with all my teammates and also to have been
captain of Germany for over seven years,” he added.
He concluded, “Personally, I loved wearing the German
national team jersey. Thank you very much for that.”
The 38-year-old made his debut in 2009 against the United Arab Emirates and had some amazing moments in his 15-year career with the German national team.
The goalkeeper who helped his side to win 2014 World Cup is calling time on his Germany career after earning 124 caps for the national team.
He follows Ilkay Gundogan, Thomas Muller and Toni Kroos in retiring from international duty after this summer’s tournament.
Germany made it to the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 before being knocked out by eventual winners Spain.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) and all the clubs participating in this weekend’s competitions will pay special tribute in honour of the memory of the late Dominic Frimpong of Berekum Chelsea FC (on loan from Aduana FC).
The GFA has in a statement announced that all the players and team officials of the 6 clubs playing this weekend competitions will wear black armbands on their jerseys as a mark of respect during their respective matches.
In addition, a minute of silence will be observed before the commencement of each game in his honour. This tribute will take place during the MTN FA Cup semi-final matches as well as the Women’s Premier League final scheduled for this weekend.
“The GFA counts on the full cooperation of all clubs and the fans in respectfully observing these arrangements as we collectively pay tribute to Dominic Frimpong,” the statement added.
The FA expressed appreciation to all stakeholders for their understanding and support in these times.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Daniel Laryea will handle the MTN FA Cup semifinal clash between Aduana FC and Nations FC at the Swedru Stadium on Friday, April 17, 2026.
Roland Addy will serve as Assistant I, with Seth Abletor as Assistant II, while Adaari Abdul Lattif works as 4th Referee.
The match is scheduled for a 3:00pm kick-off at the Swedru Stadium on Friday, April 17, 2026.
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