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I must retire if I lose to Garcia – Gameboy declares

Former IBF Lightweight Champion, Emmanuel Tagoe better known as Gameboy has disclosed that he would retire from boxing if he fails to win his bout against Ryan Garcia. The Ghanaian boxer will be making his return to the ring on April 9 after 2-years in a world title eliminator against …

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Nurses lament delay in February salary

Some nurses across the country are seething with rage over the government’s delay in the release of their February salary. According to the nurses, the situation has become unbearable for many health workers since salary for the month ending February has not been released. “Many a time, as government workers …

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Teachers cry over February salary delay

Some teacher unions, the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) and the Coalition of Concerned Teachers (CCT) are livid over the delay in the payment of their February 2022 salary. NAGRAT president Angel Carbonu confirmed to journalists at a press conference that they were yet to receive their February salary. …

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Ghana, Nigeria to battle for Genk defender

The Ghana Football Association and Nigerian Football Federation(NFF) are making moves to lure Genk defender Mujaid Aliu Sadick to play for their respective country. Mujaid was born to a Nigerian father and a Ghanaian mother and therefore is eligible to play for both countries. The 21-year-old was born in Spain …

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Ajax forward Brian Brobbey rejects Ghana

Ajax forward, Brian Ebenezer Adjei Brobbey, has reportedly refused to pledge allegiance to Ghana. Kessben FM reveals that interim Black Stars coach, Otto Addo, and assistant manager, George Boateng during their tour to scout players for the Black Stars met the Dutch-born Ghanaian. Both parties held an initial long but successful talk with Brobbey. …

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‘Stuck’ Ukraine-based Ghanaian footballer evacuated to Hungary

A Ukraine-based Ghanaian defender, Najeeb Yakubu, who was stranded following Russia’s invasion of country has been safely evacuated to Hungary. The FC Vorskla Poltava center-back is among some 220 Ghanaian nationals evacuated from the conflict region as part of arrangements made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration. …

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Students bear brunt of UTAG strike

Students are once again bearing the brunt of the seemingly undecided end to the UTAG strike. This comes after some universities voted against the suspension of the strike by the National Executive Committee (NEC). The NEC of UTAG had earlier urged lecturers to resume teaching ahead of the referendum results …

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WAEC releases provisional 2021 BECE results

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the provisional results of the 2021 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). According to WAEC, a total of 572,167 candidates took part in the 2021 BECE, with 287,730 of them being males and 284,437 being females. A statement by WAEC released on February …

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Arsenal nominate Thomas Partey for Player of the Month award

Arsenal have nominated Ghanaian midfielder, Thomas Partey for voting as the club’s Player of the Month of February. The Ghanaian midfielder was outstanding for the Ghana in the month where they took a giant step towards securing Champions League football. Thomas Partey played three matches for Arsenal in February was instrumental in Arsenal …

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The juju operations behind Ghana’s 2009 U-20 World Cup victory

The Black Satellites of Ghana made history in 2009 by beating Brazil to become the first-ever African country to win the U-20 FIFA World Cup in Egypt. Narrating how the historic victory was achieved, Joseph Langabel, the team’s chief drummer and motivator back revealed that he and another member named, …

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Performance of Ghanaian Players Abroad wrap-up

Below is a report on the Performance of Ghanaian Players Abroad in their respective leagues compiled by Herbert Boakye Yiadom. Players on target Jeffrey Schlupp was on target for Crystal Palace in their 1-1 draw against Burnley in the English Premier League. Joseph Paintsil was on target for Genk in their …

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Video: Were Kotoko denied a legitimate goal against Dreams FC?

Asante Kotoko had a goal disallowed in their comfortable victory over Dreams FC at the Baba Yara Stadium. Cameronian striker Franck Etouga continue his scoring form as he netted a brace to help Kotoko win the fixture by 2-0. During the match, Mudasiru Salifu scored what could have been the nail …

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Liverpool beat Chelsea to win Caraboa Cup for record ninth time

Liverpool won a dramatic penalty shoot-out to secure the first domestic trophy of the season after a classic Carabao Cup final against Chelsea at Wembley. Kepa Arrizabalaga, brought on in the closing moments of extra time as a penalty specialist, missed the decisive spot-kick after a magnificent game came down …

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We won’t comply with your directive – UG-UTAG

The University of Ghana, UG, branch of the University Teachers Association of Ghana, UTAG, has rejected the call for academic work to commence on Monday, February 28, 2022. According to a release signed by Prof Ransford E.V. Gyampo, Secretary UG-UTAG, lecturers of the University of Ghana cannot comply with an …

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Tyson Fury to fight Dillian Whyte at Wembley on 23 April

World heavyweight champion Tyson Fury will meet Dillian Whyte in an all-British fight at Wembley on 23 April. Whyte signed a contract to meet the WBC champion earlier this week just hours before the deadline. Fury, who is unbeaten with 31 wins and one draw, has not fought in the UK since …

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Watch highlights of Kotoko’s 2-0 win over Dreams FC

Cameroonian striker Franck Mbella Etouga scored a brace in Asante Kotoko‘s first victory in the second leg of the Ghana Premier League. Asante Kotoko continued their dominance in this season’s Ghana Premier League with a 2-0 win over Dreams FC. The Still Believe lads who played as visitors at the Baba Yara …

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Putin suspended as honorary president of International Judo Federation

Russian president Vladimir Putin has been suspended as honorary president of the International Judo Federation (IJF), the sport’s governing body announced on Sunday in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “In light of the ongoing war conflict in Ukraine, the International Judo Federation announces the suspension of Mr Vladimir …

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