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John Paintsil named as Black Stars assistant coach

Former Black Stars defender, John Paintsil, has been named as assistant manager on the Otto Addo-led Black Stars technical team. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) confirmed Paintsil’s appointment in a statement released on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Paintsil will be the second assistant, while Moroccan-German football …

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Why is Kylian Mbappe trending?

Paris Saint-German forward, Kylian Mbappe, is among the top trends on social media after publicly rejecting a move to Arsenal. Mbappe, in a viral video, said ‘there is no way’ he would join Arsenal after a fan suggested that he join the Gunners. The French superstar also replied that London …

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 Nurse warns of hearing loss impact.

Nurse warns of hearing loss impact. Madam Afrakoma Tiwaa, an Ear and Throat nurse at Saint Theresa’s Hospital in Nkoranza, in the Bono East Region, has warned on hearing loss impact in our societies. According to her, people with hearing loss sometimes withdraw from their society, which potentially leads to …

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France football star Paul Pogba banned for four years

French international Paul Pogba has been handed a four-year ban from football after being found guilty of doping, a report by GoalItalia confirms. The Juventus midfielder got suspended in September 2023 after failing a drug test on matchday one of the Italian Serie A. According to Corriere dello Sport and …

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GFA responds to ‘Fix Ghana Football’ petition

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has responded to a petition by the ‘Fix Ghana Football’ group presented to the Speaker of Parliament on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. The leaders of the group presented a 15-point petition to Parliament after a demonstration tagged ‘SaveGhanaFootball’ held in Accra. They are advocating for …

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Over 55% of candidates failed Mathematics in 2023 NOV/DEC — WAEC

More than half of candidates who sat for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in November/December failed mathematics, according to results released by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). WAEC’s statement on the release of the 2023 second series WASSCE provisional results said 44.949% of candidates obtained grades …

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Michael Essien open to Black Stars assistant coach role – Report

Former Ghanaian football star, Michael Essien, is reportedly open to the assistant coach role of the Black Stars. Essien who currently holds the position of assistant coach at Danish club FC Nordsjaelland, recently acquired his UEFA ‘A’ coaching license. According to sportsworldGhana, the 41-year-old is enthusiastic about joining the next …

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Why Morocco will host 2025 AFCON in July-August

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will take place in Morocco from July 23 to August 21. Morocco’s decision to host the AFCON in July-August comes after the North African country agreed to host the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup …

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Countryman Songo declares war on John Paintsil after UTV appearance

Controversial sports journalist, Patrick Osei Agyemang, alias Countryman Songo has vowed to deal with former Black Stars right-back John Paintsil following the latter’s perceived unpopular comments about the state of Ghana football. Countryman Songo believes that the comments made by John Paintsil during his appearance on UTV’s United Showbiz programme …

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Newcastle releases captivating documentary on Christian Atsu’s life

Premier League side Newcastle United have released an emotional documentary chronicling the life of the late Ghanaian footballer, Christian Twasam Atsu. Christian Atsu met his untimely demise in the devastating earthquake that struck Turkey on February 18, 2023. A year after his passing, Newcastle United, the club where Atsu had …

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Akufo-Addo announces plans to construct 100 new artificial pitches in 2024

The government of Ghana will construct one hundred new artificial pitches by the end of the year 2024. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo announced the government decision during the official commissioning of the newly constructed Borteyman Sports Complex on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. Speaking at the ceremony, Akufo-Addo first highlighted …

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