RUUD VANISTELROOY FULL OF PRAISE FOR VAN PERSIE

Ruud Van Nistelrooy the former Old Trafford hero who scored 150 goals in a five-year spell at Manchester United  believes that his countryman Robin Van Persie can spearhead Sir Alex Ferguson's side back to the league crown that they surrendered to Manchester City last season .

According to the retired Dutchman, Van Persie who has already netted eight times in 13 appearances for the club - can give United the edge in their battle to win back the crown they lost to Manchester City last season.

He told The Daily Mirror: "As Robin is proving right now, he's making the difference on many occasions. If he can keep going like this through the whole season then I can see United landing another title win”.

"I think he's fitted in really well at United. It's important for a striker when he goes to a new club to start getting his goals in early.

"That's what happened to Robin. He has the experience of the Premier League already and he’s proved to be a great signing, the way he plays."

The former PSV Eindhoven and Real Madrid striker feels Van Persie has justified £24 million [€29.8m] price-tag since joining the Red Devils from Arsenal in the summer.

Van Nistelrooy added: "I was close to him playing in the national team and I was convinced of his qualities then.

"It still has to work out, but hopefully he can go on and do even better. It's great to see, the way he plays.

"Robin fits into United's playing style. He's everywhere, involved in all of the play and the finishing as well, so that makes him special."

FRIMPONG FINALLY CLEARED

On-loan Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong has confirmed Fifa has officially cleared him to play for Ghana.

The 20 year old who currently plays Charlton Athletic in an interview with Footy-Ghana, expressed delight and said he is now ready to respond to any national call-up from the west African country.

“Yea, I got notified earlier today (Tuesday) that I have finally been cleared. I’m relieved now,” Frimpong said.

The young lad who has played six times for the under 16 side of England between 2006 and 2008 is likely to get his first call up by coach Kwesi Appiah in the test match of the Ghana Black Stars against Tunisia on the January 13, 2013 before the AFCON.

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Maidens nominated for Africa's female team of the year award

Ghana’s Black Maidens performance at the Fifa U-17 women's world cup has put them in a good position to pick the African women's team of the year award.

The national under 17 female team, the Black Maiden have been nominated together with the 2012 African women's champions, Equatorial Guinea and the Super Falcons of Nigeria.

The winner of the award will be known on December 20 in Accra where the awards ceremony for the 2012 African player of the year will be held.

The Black Maidens were the first African team to reach the quarter finals of the Fifa under 17 women's world cup and won the bronze medal after beating Germany 1-0 in the third place play-off in Azerbaijan.

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"MACHO" MEN SEARCH FOR EGBERT FAIBILLE AT THE STUDIO'S OF CITI FM

During the early hours of today over 15 muscled individuals stormed the offices of Adabraka based radio station Citi FM, in attempt to "deal with" lawyer Egbert Faibille for comments he made against PNC flagbearer, Hassan Ayariga.

The men, who claim to be seeking answers from the lawyer, arrived on motorbikes and in buses.

A number of them, in their quest to secure entry into the station, threatened the lives of several members of staff who attempted to speak to them.

Citi News Editor, Richard Mensah, was forced to call for Police protection from the Adabraka Police station.

Mr. Faibille was kept hostage in the offices of Citi FM for several hours following the arrival of the muscled men.

Aide to People's National Convention flagbearer, Akani Adam and member of National Democratic Congress Communication Team, Benjamin Akyena Brentuo walked out following comments by Egbert Faibille describing the presidential candidate of the PNC Hassan Ayariga as a side kick of the NDC.
Mr. Ayariga, who called into the show said, “i want to make it clear to the NPP man in there that the fact that Ayariga is a politician who believes in tolerance he can insult me any how; I want him to retract that statement immediately, he should react that statement about how he described me right now and apologise,’’ Mr. Hassan Ayariga pointed out.

Mr. Egbert Faibille replyed by saying, "i will not retract. I cannot do anything about it and i will not do anything about it. I have an opinion and i have expressed my opinion."

The PNC flagbearer, who has been criticised on several media platforms and also by members of his own party then said, "I think that there is unfair play in the studio there, if other people are asked to apologise and retract statements because of some particular Presidential candidate. I believe that the gentleman there must retract the statement, if he doesn’t, I will not say much again. Tell him [Egbert] that Ghana is not for NPP and if it's violence, everybody can be violent. It is not everyone who can be patient but everyone can be violent, so I demand that he retract that statement immediately. It is not Citi FM that made the statement; he [Egbert] made that statement and if you allow him in the studio I will advice my aide to leave the studio immediately.”

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LIONS NOT PERTURBED ABOUT DEPARTURE OF FADI

Yashin Laryea, team manager of Kpando Heart of Lions, is optimistic the departure of Benjamin Fadi, the teams live wire will not affect the club’s performance.

The 18-year-old who is also the leading striker of the Black Satellites left Lions for trials with Swedish side Malmo.
According to Laryea the team has made so many good signings who can fill the void and as well perform well in the absence of Fadi who ha so far scored four goals for the club.

VAN NISTELROOY HAILS FERGUSON

The former United striker who scored 150 goals in 219 appearances for the Red Devils, has hailed Sir Alex Ferguson for his longevity at the club and his ability to get the very best out of his squad, as players and people..

He said this at an event to unveil a statue of the 70-year-old at Old Trafford. 

"It's great to be back," the Dutchman told reporters. "Especially as it is to pay respect to the manager, who deserves all the credit for today. He's the reason we are here.

"I had a great five years [at Manchester United] and I want to pay my respects. I'm very grateful for the chances Sir Alex gave me. 

He described the Scot's Old Trafford reign as "out of this world. "It is incredible," he said. "It is difficult to get your head around. Twenty-six seasons!

"Ten years in football is an awful long time for a manager to be at a club. He is going on and on. In three or four years we will be talking about 30 years. It is out of this world.

However he's doing it. As he said,"he has outlived death. He is outliving everyone." he said.

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DONKOR DELIGHTED WITH DEBUT

Inter teenager Isaac Donkor has expressed his delight after making his professional debut for the Nerazzuri on Thursday in a Europa League fixture against Rubin Kazan. 

"I'm really happy, especially for all the people who care about me," Donkor told the club's official website.

"Coming on tonight was amazing, I feel so excited but also sad about the goals we conceded. It could have been better. The coach asked me and [Luca] Garritano to warm up and then he decided to bring me on. 

According to 17 year old playing alongside the great players was an unforgettable experience.

Though his side lost the game Inter had already qualified for the knockout stages making Andrea Stramaccioni take the opportunity to rest his key men and cast his eye on his young lads.