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LIVESTREAMED: Ghana vrs Qatar (Friendly Match)«

The Black Stars of Ghana were in action again today after their 3-0 defeat to Mali on Friday. Akonnor and his boys sought redemption against the Asian giants after being flogged by the West African neighbour. As a sign of intent, Akonnor made five changes to the team that played …

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Govt introduces one-year course to upgrade teachers

The Ministry of Education through Ghana Education Service has collaborated with the University of Cape Coast to run a three-semester programme to upgrade all Diploma holding teachers to the Degree level. The move is to ensure that the minimum qualification required to teach in any school in Ghana is the …

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‘The Sun’ forced to apologize for denigrating Thomas Partey

UK-based media giant ‘The Sun’ has been forced to apologize for using intemperate language in a story about Arsenal’s latest signee, Thomas Partey. Thomas Partey was arguably the biggest player to talk about in the recent transfer window in the UK as Premier League side Arsenal signed the 27-year-old Ghanaian …

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Akunnor: Ghana were not organised against Mali

Ghana coach CK Akonnor believes his team were let down by the unfamiliarity among players in Friday’s friendly defeat to Mali. In his first game in charge of the Black Stars since taking over from James Kwasi Appiah in January, Akonnor watched on helplessly as his side succumbed to a 3-0 …

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Ex-Ghana star Manso runs the rule over Akonnor after Mali defeat

Former Ghana international Frimpong Manso believes it may be too early to write off new Black Stars coach CK Akonnor after losing his first game at the helm against Mali on Friday. In their first match of 2020, the Black Stars suffered a 3-0 defeat in an international friendly fixture against the Eagles in …

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LIVESTREAMED: Ghana versus Mali (Friendly match)

For the first time in 2020, the Black Stars are in action. Far away in Turkey, Akonnor is taking charge his first Black Stars game which is a friendly match against Mali. Boosted by the big money move of Thomas Partey to Arsenal, the Black Stars are taking their West …

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International Friendly: Ghana 0-3 Mali – as it happened

CK Akonnor’s first game as Ghana coach ended in defeat as the Black Stars were beaten 3-0 by their Mali in an international friendly on Friday. Akonnor’s side were poor and deservedly lost the match which took place at the Emirhan Sport Center in Antalya, Turkey. The Eagles opened the …

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Kweku Baako goes ‘angry’ over D.K Poison’s $45,000 loa

Seasoned Journalist, Abdul Malik Kweku Baako has flipped his lid over D.K Poison vs the Government of Ghana case. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has directed that the US$45,000 Ghana owes the professional popular Ghanaian boxer, David Kotei, affectionately called D.K Poison be paid to him on “compassionate grounds”. A …

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It was an honour playing for the Black Stars – Tony Baffoe

The Deputy General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Anthony ‘Tony’ Baffoe, has indicated apart from marrying his wife, some other memories he will never forget was his time playing for the Black Stars of Ghana. Speaking in an interview on Y 107.9 FM’s Myd Morning Radio Show hosted by …

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PRESEC wins 2020 NSMQ to make it No. 6

Presbyterian Boys’ Senior High School (PRESEC) have won the 2020 edition of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ). They beat off competition from Adisadel College and Opoku Ware School on Thursday, October 8 to win their sixth title. PRESEC won by 36 points, Adisadel College amassed 31 whereas Opolu …

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Asante Kotoko announces partnership with VEO

Ghana Premier League giants, Asante Kotoko has announced a partnership deal with VEO, the cutting edge automatic camera for football. The partnership means VEO will secure super high-quality footage of Kotoko’s academy and first team. Asante Kotoko will also have a 100 euro discount to give all nearby clubs and football companies in …

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Ghana School of Law to introduce triple track system

The Management of the Ghana School of Law has stated that the institution is considering introducing a triple track system to manage the large number of students who have passed the entrance exams. This follows the publication by the Independent Examination Committee of the General Legal Council (GLC) of 1045 …

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GES Automatically Employs Teachers

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has automatically employed all teachers from the Colleges of Education who have passed their Licensure and done with their National Service. According to the Ministry of Education’s Public Relations unit in a statement made available to DGN Online, even teachers who had trailed due to several …

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Fongo JHS in dire need of water

Fongo Junior High School (JHS) in the Wa Municipality is in dire need of water to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Mr Issah Nanjo Sahid, Head Teacher of the school currently buys water from water tankers out of his pocket to fill hand washing containers placed in the school for handwashing among …

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UG, GIJ given 14 days to reverse fee increment

A group identified as Concerned Tertiary Students of GIJ (CTSG) has given the management of two tertiary institutions – University of Ghana (UG) and Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ), a 14-day ultimatum to reverse a decision they took to increase school fees for the 2020/2021 academic year. According to a …

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Kwesi Nyantakyi’s life ban reduced to 12 years

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has reduced Kwesi Nyantakyi’s life ban to 12 years, according to Nhyria FM Sports. The ban has been reduced following a successful appeal by the former Ghana Football Association (GFA) boss. FIFA banned Nyantakyi for life for breaking bribery and corruption rules in 2018. …

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Atletico Madrid furious with Arsenal over Partey deal

Reports in the English press indicate that Atletico Madrid are furious with Arsenal over how they handled the Thomas Partey deal. According to reports, the Spanish club is incensed over how Arsenal sidelined them in securing the signature of the Ghanaian midfielder. As per La Liga rules, all Arsenal had …

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Ghana’s Thomas Partey handed No 18 shirt at Arsenal

Ghana international Thomas Partey has been given the No. 18 jersey at English club Arsenal. Partey joined the Gunners after his £45 million release clause was triggered by the Gunners on transfer deadline day. Partey had been with Atletico since 2012, making 188 appearances, in which time he won both …

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GFA appoints Bernhard Lippert as technical director

FIFA Coaching Instructor, Bernhard Lippert has been appointed as Technical Director of the Ghana Football Association for a period of two years. The 58-year-old German trainer is a FIFA expert in instructing and training coaches and coach trainers. Until this appointment, Lippert was Technical Director of the Associations of Football …

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Atletico Madrid confident Thomas Partey will stay at the club

Ghana and Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey is likely to remain at the Wanda Metropolitan for the 2020/21 season unless his release clause is triggered by an interested party before the summer transfer window closes later today. The 26-year-old had been linked with a move away from the Spanish club with Arsenal …

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