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Kotoko sign Brazilian Michael Vinicius

Kumasi Asante Kotoko have completed the signing of Brazilian, Michael Vinicius Silva de Morais on a two-and-a-half-year deal. The 27-year old attacker joins the Porcupine Warriors to bolster their attack for the second round of the Ghana Premier League which resumes on April 2. The former Fluminense forward becomes the second Brazilian …

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Three Black Satellites players earn Black Stars call up

Black Stars Head Coach C.K Akonnor has handed call ups to three players of the victorious Black Satellites squad. The trio, Ibrahim Danlad, a goalkeeper of Asante Kotoko who was adjudged the overall best goalkeeper of the Africa U-20 Cup of Nations in Mauritania, Philemon Baffuor of Dreams FC who …

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National Health Insurance levy increased by 1 percent

As part of measures to help recover Ghana’s economy, government has announced a one percent increment (1%) in the National Health Insurance Levy(NHIL). This is to say that the hitherto 2.5% NHIL charge on goods and services has increased to 3.5%. Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Majority Leader in Parliament …

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Govt distributed 28.8 million condoms in 2020

The Ghana Aids Commission chalked some notable successes at the end of 2020 as it was focused on achieving its mandate. One of the most recognizable achievements was the reduction of new infections from 20,068 in 2019 to 17,581 in 2020. This was captured in the 2021 budget presented by …

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Parliament to summon Education Minister over ‘Ewes’ in new textbook

Parliament is expected to invite the Minister of Education Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum to appear on the floor of the House to answer questions relating to newly-authored history textbooks for students. This comes after lawmaker for North Tongu Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has said he has filed an urgent parliamentary question requesting the …

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The qualifiers of the Total Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroon 2021 resumes on March 24, 2021, with Matchday 5 games taking place across the continent. Following are the fixtures (in GMT) Group A 24.03.2021 16:00 Conakry Guinea v Mali 24.03.2021 13:00 N’Djamena Chad v Namibia Group B 24.03.2021 13:00 Kampala …

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Wakaso: Ghana prepared for South Africa showdown

Black Stars midfielder, Mubarak Wakaso has stated the team is highly motivated for success in their upcoming 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against South Africa and Sao Tome and Principe. A contingent of 24 players, including two foreign-based players, are currently in camp for the March 25 away tie against …

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From Wenchi to Roma; the Felix Gyan story

It has been quite the journey for Felix Ohene Gyan. Many a footballer dreams of a career that ends up in European football and he is no exception. Difference is, his dream has been realized and for those who know him, there is very little surprise in his being snapped …

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KP Boateng makes fresh revelation about Black Stars

Ghana midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng feels elated to have opted to represent Ghana at international level. The Monza SC star switched nationality to represent Ghana in 2010 having played for Germany at Youth level. Boateng appeared at his first World Cup with the Black Stars in 2010 and went on to …

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Sarr or Ayew: Who’s better placed for automatic promotion?

Given the nature of football during the pandemic to throw up unexpected scenarios, the closely-contested race for automatic promotion in the Championship has demonstrated that some things just never change. Watford currently sits second behind runaway leaders Norwich City on 66 points after 35 games played, level with a Swansea …

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Asante Kotoko to appoint ex-Black Stars coach Mariano Bareto

Asante Kotoko is set to appoint Mariano Bareto as the club’s new head coach, sources have confirmed to Happy Sports . Management has been in contact with the representatives of the Portuguese manager and talks are far advanced for a deal to be reached. The former Black Stars coach is reported …

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SA millionaire Motsepe elected CAF President

South African businessman Patrice Motsepe has been elected the new President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). He was elected by popular acclamation on Friday, March 12 in Rabat, Morocco as he was the sole candidate for the top job on the African continent. He replaces Dr Ahmad Ahmad, …

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Viral photo: Female footballer breastfeeds baby on pitch

A female footballer has gone viral after she was captured breastfeeding her baby during half time. The lady, dressed in a full yellow jersey, could be seen holding her child while standing as she feeds her baby during the halftime break. Sports journalist Carol Radull launched an online search for …

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Highest Paid Players in the Ghana Premier League

What is the Ghana Premier League? The Ghana Premier League officially established in the year 1956, is the topmost professional football division of the football league system in Ghana. The League was formed after the celebration of the last Gold Coast Club Competition that was held between the years 1953 …

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Ebusua Dwarfs confirm signing of Japanese forward Jindo Morishita

Ebusua Dwarfs have confirmed the signing of Japanese striker Jindo Morishita for the rest of the season. The diminutive forward joins the Cape Coast-based club ahead of the start of the second round after signing the necessary documents. The player’s move was facilitated by Cenpower holding in a bid to …

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Kotoko and ex-coach Maxwell Konadu at war

Asante Kotoko and former head coach, Maxwell Konadu, are dominating the media space due to unpaid salary since his departure in December 2020. Kotoko terminated Konadu’s contract on December 17, 2020, one year into the two-year contract he signed in December 2019 to rejoin the club for a second spell. …

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