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VP Bawumia commissions Sheikh Sharubutu Sports Complex

The Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has commissioned an ultra-modern sports complex at New Fadama in Accra. The sports complex, funded by the Zongo Development Fund, saw the complete transformation of the old New Fadama Park, and it has been named after the National Chief Imam, an illustrious son of …

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GFA bows to Kotoko, agrees to allow clubs record matches

The Ghana Football Association has reportedly agreed to allow Ghana Premier League clubs record their matches. The decision according to reports was reached during a meeting between the GFA and Chief Executive Officers of the 18 clubs. Reports indicate that the clubs overwhelmingly agreed to allow their matches be recorded …

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Check out Kwesi Nyantakyi’s new look

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) president, Kwesi Nyantakyi, has been spotted in public after a long while. The embattled football administrator was spotted at the 80th birthday celebration of Togbega Delume VII. Togbega Delume, the paramount chief of the Ve Traditional Area in the Afadzato South district in the Volta …

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CAF approves venues for Kotoko and Ashgold

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has approved venues submitted by Asante Kotoko SC and Ashantigold SC for their upcoming CAF Champions League and CAF Confederations Cup matches respectively. Asante Kotoko SC would commence the Africa campaign this weekend with a game against FC Nouadhibou in Mauritania while Ashantigold SC stays in Obuasi …

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NDC Ejura accident: Five transferred to Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital

Five of the victims of Saturday’s road accident involving National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) supporters at Ejura in the Ashanti region have been transferred to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital. Authorities at the Ejura Government Hospital say the five, with head injuries, were part of 54 people who sustained various degrees …

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Coronavirus: Ghana’s active cases drop

Ghana’s active Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases have seen a slight decline in the last week. As of Friday, November 13, the number of active cases stood at 1,541, and 1,146 on Tuesday, November 18. Recent figures from the Ghana Health Service (GHS) indicate that as of November 19, the number of …

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KNUST female professor named among top global scientists

Professor Marian Asantewah Nkansah of the Department of Chemistry, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology has been named among the top 10 scientists in Africa. She was also named among the top 60 scientists around the world in the 2020 Analytical Scientists Power List. The Analytical Scientists Power List …

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Performance of Ghanaian Players Abroad

Every weekend your European football specialist Herbert Boakye Yiadom brings to you a comprehensive report on how Ghanaian players performed abroad in their respective leagues as football restarts amid the coronavirus pandemic. Caleb Ekuban was on target for Trabzonspor in their 1-0 win over Erzurum BB Abdul Fatawu Safiu scored …

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LIVE UPDATES: Berekum Chelsea vs Kotoko, other GPL matches

LIVE UPDATES: Berekum Chelsea vs Kotoko, other GPL matches We are live at the Golden City Park in Berekum where Asante Kotoko are playing as guests to Berekum Chelsea. A disappointing 1-1 draw to Techiman Wonders in the opening week of 2020/2021 Ghana Premier League has led to some questions …

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13 tertiary institutions hooked on free Wi-Fi

Vice President Dr Bawumia commissioned Government’s flagship Free Wi-fi Project to tertiary institutions in Accra on Friday, November 20, 2020. The project, which was executed by ECG, leverages ECG’s fibre-optic network to provide free internet connectivity to tertiary institutions. The pilot covered 13 tertiary institutions within the ECG coverage area. …

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GPL Preview: Berekum Chelsea vs Asante Kotoko

The Golden City Park at Berekum will be the center of focus for most followers of the Ghana Premier League this weekend with undoubtedly the biggest game of Match Week taking place there. Asante Kotoko travel to the venue to face Berekum Chelsea. Both teams are without a win after playing …

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FC Porto continue talks to sign Ghana’s Kwadwo Asamoah

Talks between representatives of Kwadwo Asamoah and officials of FC Porto have intensified with the Portuguese club keen on securing the services of the Ghana international. The experienced wing-full-back who can play as a midfielder ended his stay with Inter Milan in the summer transfer window and is now a …

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Thomas Partey out of Arsenal’s match against Leeds United

Arsenal will be without Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey when they take on Leeds United at the Elland Road on Sunday. The 27-year-old has been ruled out of the game against Marcelo Bielsa’s in-form team. During Arsenal’s 3-0 defeat to Aston Villa two weeks ago, Partey picked up a thigh injury that saw …

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I can’t play beyond 30 Minutes – Kotoko’s Fabio Gama

Brazilian midfielder, Fabio Gama Dos Santos has called for patience as he begins his career in the Ghana Premier League with giants Asante Kotoko. The 28-year-old Brazilian arrived in the country on Monday, November 16, 2020, having joined the Porcupine Warriors on a two-year deal as a free agent. Fans of Asante …

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Asante Kotoko to refund StarTimes money to the GFA – Reports

Reports circulating in the media space indicate that Asante Kotoko is planning on refunding their part of the StarTimes sponsorship money given to them by the Ghana Football Association. According to the reports, the Kumasi-based club is considering this line of action in retaliation to the football association’s decision to prevent the coverage …

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UG reduces fees for 2020/21 academic year

Management of the University of Ghana (UG) has reversed its decision to increase the facility user fees for students for the 2020/2021 academic year. The students by this release, are directed to pay the exact amount they paid for the previous academic year for the 2020/2021 academic year. “After due …

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Fire guts Sakumono school complex

Fire has gutted the Sakumono School complex near Tema in the Greater Accra region. The incident, according to eyewitnesses began around 5 am Thursday morning. The cause of the fire is not immediately known. Personnel from the fire service have been able to bring the fire under control. More to …

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Prof Benneh murder: Second accused person at Korle-Bu for treatment

Opambour Agya Badu Nkansah, the second accused person in connection with the murder of Professor Yaw Benneh, is scheduled to receive a “particular treatment at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital on November 25, 2020”, the prosecution has told the court. At the last court date, lawyer for the accused persons, Emmanuel Larbi …

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