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KNUST: Former Continental Hall President Doe Selasie is dead

The current residents and former residents of Unity Hall (Continental Hall) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) are mourning the passing of one of their very own, Doe Selasie.   The hall’s Twitter handle announced that their immediate past Hall President, Doe Selasie, has passed away. …

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Appeals Court orders reinstatement of dismissed UEW lecturer

The Court of Appeal in Cape Coast has quashed the decision by the University of Education, Winneba that led to the dismissal of Dr Samuel Ofori Bekoe, a former lecturer of the University. The court avers that the University erred when it “hastily” dismissed Dr Bekoe who was at the …

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Diego Maradona is dead

Diego Maradona has died at the age of 60 after suffering a cardiac arrest. The football legend had a heart attack at his home just two weeks after leaving the hospital where he underwent surgery on a blot clot in his brain. Maradona, regarded as one of the greatest footballers …

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4 health benefits of walking barefoot

The importance of walking barefoot, sometimes, cannot be overemphasized, because making an effort to spend more time barefoot in nature can provide the human body with some amazing benefit. As a matter of fact, studies have shown that walking with your feet, directly touching the soil, allows your body to …

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Konadu, two other coaches referred to GFA Disciplinary Committee

The Ghana Football Association has referred three coaches to the Disciplinary Committee of the FA for various officiating comments against referees. Asante Kotoko Coach, Maxwell Konadu, has been hauled to face the committee for comments he made against Referee Daniel Laryea. Konadu questioned the referee’s decision to award Berekum Chelsea …

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Hearts of Oak 2-2 AshantiGold – Phobians denied 1st win

Accra Hearts of Oak were held by AshantiGold SC at the Accra Sports stadium as they opened their season with a 2-2 draw on Tuesday. The Miners came from behind twice to earn the vital away point in the capital. The Rainbow got punished for squandering most of the scoring opportunities …

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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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