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Russia request to suspend Fifa ban for World Cup play-offs rejected

Russia’s request to suspend their ban from competing in the World Cup play-offs has been rejected by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Fifa suspended Russian national teams from all competitions in February following the invasion of Ukraine. Russia appealed against the decision and wanted to be allowed to play until the …

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Squatters on Tema General Hospital premises endanger staff, patients

Squatters have invaded the premises of the Tema General Hospital, posing danger to residing medical staff and patients at the facility. There have been several reports of robbery attacks on the hospital premises, which the Tema Metropolitan Assembly (TMA) believed were linked to the squatters; Mr Yohane Amarh Ashitey, the …

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Torrential rain rips off roof of Bekwai SHS

Torrential rains in Bekwai in the Ashanti Region have ripped off the roof of some schools in the area. The rains, which lasted for hours on Thursday, 17 March 2022, caused an interruption in power supply, leaving the town in darkness. The roof of some classrooms at the Bekwai Senior …

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Chris Hughton arrives in Ghana for Nigeria games

The Technical Advisor of the Black Stars Chris Hughton is reported to have arrived in Ghana ahead of the games against Nigeria in the 2022 World Cup playoffs. According to a report by footballghana.com, the Irish-born Ghanaian coach arrived in Ghana on Friday making him the first among Ghana’s foreign-based technical team …

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Ghana hit with juju allegations ahead of crucial Nigeria game

Nigerian footballer, Kingsley Udoh has recounted how human excreta and voodoo was left in Nigeria’s dressing room when they played Ghana’s Under-23 side at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. Udoh who was part of coach Augustine Eguavoen Nigerian under 23 side that played Ghana in the 2011 African Games stated …

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Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey converts to Islam

Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Teye Partey has ditched his childhood religion of Christianity as he finally converts to Islam. This was communicated by Connor Humm, a writer and huge fan of Arsenal Football Club. Thomas Partey made a huge move from the Spanish League to the Premier League in 2020 and …

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ECG reconnects Accra Sports Stadium

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has reconnected power at the Accra sports stadium, 48 hours after it was cut off due to debt owed. On Tuesday, ECG National Taskforce disconnected the power supply to the stadium over a debt to the tune of GH¢508,000.00. It was part of an …

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How to buy ticket for Ghana vs Nigeria clash in Kumasi

Ghaana’s National Sports Authority (NSA) and the Ministry of Youth and Sports together with the Ghana Football Association have released an eticket platform for the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier between Ghana and Nigeria at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi. The Black Stars host the Super Eagles in …

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Paul Pogba home burgled

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba says his home was burgled during his side’s Champions League game against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday. The France player came on after 67 minutes as the Spanish side won 1-0. Pogba said “our family’s worst nightmare was realised when our home was broken into … while …

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Baba Yara adds to reasons Nigeria must be scared of Ghana

After back and forth about the venue Ghana will use for the first leg of their FIFA World Cup qualifier against Nigeria, FIFA have finally approved the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. Ghana initially submitted Cape Coast Sports Stadium 8 weeks prior to the fixture but saw late rejection after the …

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Review free SHS – Prof. Adei tells government

Prof Stephen Adei has urged the government to review its flagship Free Senior High School policy. Speaking on Joy News, the economist and Chairman of the National Development Planning Commission stated that the flagship programme has stretched the already impacted economy seeing that government allocates about GH¢7.5 billion every year to the …

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English journalist admits he was wrong in criticising Thomas Partey

English football journalist John Picco has admitted he was wrong in criticising Arsenal and Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey after joining the Gunners from Atletico Madrid in 2020. The 28-year-old struggled to adapt to the Premier League amid injuries that kept him on the sidelines. Partey’s impressive display for the past …

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Armed robbers attack KsTU student’s hostel at Asafo

Fear has gripped students of Kumasi Technical University (KsTU) in the Ashanti region following attacks on male student’s hostel by armed robbers at Asafo. The students fear that if adequate measures are not put in place, they might be forced to quit school to protect their lives. Their concerns follow a …

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Teachers paying rent for gov’t bungalows valid – GES

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has justified the decision for teachers to pay 10 per cent of their salaries to occupy government bungalows. According to the GES, the letter from Western Regional Education Director was purely based on the Ministry of Finance’s circular which the GES fully endorse. “Management of …

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Confirmed: Baba Yara to host Ghana vs Nigeria match

The first leg of the 2022 World Cup play-off between the Black Stars of Ghana and the Super Eagles of Nigeria will be played at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, GhanaWeb understands. GhanaWeb sources indicate that the team from the Confederations of Africa Football that inspected the stadium on Sunday and Tuesday, …

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Otto Addo invites 27 players for Nigeria clash – Reports

Black Stars coach, Otto Addo has reportedly invited twenty-seven players for the FIFA World Cup play-off against the Super Eagles of Nigeria, footballmadeinghana.com has reported. Ghana will play against the Super Eagles of Nigeria for the final qualifying round of 2022 FIFA Cup on March 25 for the first leg before travelling to …

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