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Ghana to play Sudan behind closed doors

Ghana’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sudan will take place behind closed doors. This is part of a number of measures taken by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), to ensure that games are played in the safest possible way. According to CAF, games have to be played …

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Akonnor makes seven new additions to Black Stars squad for Sudan clash

Due to medical reasons, Coach of the Black Stars C. K Akonnor has made seven additions to his squad ahead of Ghana’s doubleheader against Sudan. The players include Andrew Kyere Yiadom (Reading FC), Majeed Ashimeru (Red Bull Salzburg), Joseph Attamah Larweh (Keyserispor), Afriyie Acquah (Yeni Malatyaspor) and Clifford Aboagye (Tijuana FC). The …

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Update: Acquah, Attamah, others invited to beef up stars squad

Due to medical reasons, Coach of the Black Stars C. K Akonnor has made seven additions to his squad ahead of Ghana’s doubleheader against Sudan. The players include Andrew Kyere Yiadom (Reading FC), Majeed Ashimeru (Red Bull Salzburg), Joseph Attamah Larweh (Keyserispor), Afriyie Acquah (Yeni Malatyaspor) and Clifford Aboagye (Tijuana …

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Coronavirus: Another lockdown possible if cases rise – GMA warns

The General Secretary of the Ghana Health Service, Dr Titus Bayuo, has described as not surprising the rise in COVID-19 cases in the country. Dr Bayuo states that government was warned by the association months ago that the lifting of restrictions and the non-compliance of Ghanaians in adhering to safety measures could …

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Bernard Mensah announces Black Stars retirement

Ghana and Besiktas midfielder, Bernard Mensah, has announced a temporary international retirement until further notice. The 26-year-old was part of Ghana’s squad that played against Mali and Qatar in last month’s friendlies during the October international break. Mensah was also part of the many players who tested positive for COVID-19 …

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Employ us, School of Social Work graduates beg government

Graduates of the School of Social Work have appealed to government to immediately recruit them to fill vacancies at the various district social welfare departments across the country to stabilize society. The over 400 trainees, some of whom completed their studies in 2010 and 2012 made the plea at a …

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PHOTOS: Legendary footballer Kwasi Owusu goes home

A burial ceremony is currently being held for legendary Ghanaian footballer Kwasi Owusu who was named in his heydays as ‘Powerhouse’. At the age of 74, the once prolific goal scorer passed on in Sunyani on March 30, 2020. Owusu an AFCON winner was Ghana’s all-time highest goalscorer with 36 …

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Top ten returnees to the Ghana Premier League

For some players, the commencement of the Ghana Premier League on November 14 will be the start of a new path in their careers. Their first matches in the 2020/21 Ghana Premier League will be the first time they will be competing for clubs in the league. But for some …

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Asante Kotoko to Sign Paul Pogba; Chairman Wontumi to bare Cost

Ashanti Region Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wonntumi, has asked Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko to submit a bid for Manchester United’s Paul Pogba. Paul Pogba has two years left on his contract but multiple reports suggest that the English …

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Asamoah Gyan Will Struggle At Legon Cities – Malik Jabir

Former Ghana and Asante Kotoko coach Malik Jabir believes striker Asamoah Gyan will struggle at Legon Cities. Gyan has returned to Ghana Premier League by signing a contract with Legon Cities worth more than $1 million. The 34-year-old had been linked with Asante Kotoko but the Royals offered the most …

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Winner of 2020\21 Ghana Premier League to take home GH¢250,000

The winner of the 2020\21 Ghana Premier League (GPL) will smile home with a whopping GH¢250,000 as prize money. In addition, the winner would receive a trophy, gold medals, and products from sponsors. Mr. Kurt Okraku President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) revealed this at the launch of the 2020/21 football …

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I’ve set the pace, other great players will join GPL soon – Gyan

Black Stars General Captain, Asamoah Gyan, who has joined Ghana Premier League side Legon Cities, has said his presence in the topflight league will attract other great players. According to Asamoah Gyan, arriving at a decision to play in the Ghana Premier League wasn’t easy because of his long-term absence from active …

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Akufo-Addo commissions KNUST Obuasi campus

President Akufo-Addo on Wednesday, 4th November 2020, officially inaugurated the Obuasi Campus of the Kwame Nkrumah University (KNUST), at a brief ceremony in Obuasi. It will be recalled that the idea of starting the Obuasi Campus of KNUST came up on 22nd January 2019, when President Akufo-Addo launched the Obuasi …

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GFA clears referee allawa ahead of new season

The Ghana Football Association says all allowances due referees, match commissioners, cameramen and venue media officers in the cancelled 2019/2020 season have been paid. This clears the way for the new season that is set to kick off on Saturday, November 14, 2020, in line with the new GFA Refereeing …

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KNUST still most prestigious tertiary institution in Ghana

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology has, for the second time in row, been adjudged the best and most prestigious tertiary institution in the country. This is according to rankings for 2021 released by the US News and World Report – an American media company that publishes news, …

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COVID-19 kills Nurse at Eastern Regional Hospital

A nurse at the Diabetes Mellitus Ward of the Eastern Regional Hospital, Koforidua, has died from Covid-19. The Nurse was on admission at the Covid-19 treatment center in the hospital and was said to be recovering however died Monday afternoon after her condition worsened. The death of the nurse has …

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VIDEO: Doctor breaks down in tears at the ward over this

A video fast circulating on social media has captured moments a young doctor broke down in tears uncontrollably in the ward. According to his unseen colleagues, whose voices could be heard in the background, his girlfriend, one Ewurama, broke up with him for reasons not known. This has left the …

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Former Hearts of Oak Player Shot Dead In Libya

Ex-Hearts of Oak midfielder, Masawudu Suleiman Alhassan, has passed away in Libya after he was shot In a report sighted on Twitter by thedistin.com, Masawudu faced his death when he was shot in Libya. Masawudu has been in Libya with the hope to sign for a lower-tier side in the …

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Asante Kotoko Board Member Nominated For Excellence Awards

The Chief Executive Officer for Rigworld Ghana Limited  Dr. Kofi Amoa-Abban  has been  nominated  for the 2020 Youth Leader Awards.      The astute businessman who also serves as a board member of African Club of the century is set to receive the prestigious award in the upcoming Youth Excellence …

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