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CK Akonnor does not deserve $25,000 salary – Ade Coker

Former Ghana football Association vice president Ade Coker says Black Stars head coach C.K Akunnor is not a world class trainer to deserve $25,000 as monthly salary. ” Something should be done about C.K Akunnor’s salary. How can you pay a local coach who has acquired foreign certificate $25,000 and …

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WAEC Sued

The Africa Education Watch has sued the West African Examination Council (WAEC) over the use of examiners whose contact details were leaked on social media some months ago to mark examination papers. The has also filed an injunction at the High Court praying the court to compel WAEC not to …

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Adam Kwarasey Speaks On Juju Been Used On Him

Ghanaian goalkeeper Adam Kwarasey who retired from the Ghanaian football after suffering from many injuries and problems have finally debunked rumours of him been hated by fellow teammates as they used juju on him so they can get a chance to also feature in the games been placed. Kwarasey who is of …

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Football return: No ‘jama’ at match venues – Government warns

The Ghana Football Association and the National Sports Authority have been asked to institute the agreed safety measures before football resumes on the scheduled date. Dr. Dacosta Aboagye, the Director of Health Promotions at the Ghana Health Service has tasked the two institutions to put in place the safety measures …

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Coronavirus: Ex-Kotoko striker tests positive

Ghanaian international, Dauda Mohammed is one of several players that have tested positive for the Coronavirus disease at RSC Anderlecht. The disease which continues to terrorize the world has hit the Belgian club in recent weeks and has some players already in quarantine receiving treatment. Following a routine test, former …

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Stray animals invade ‘abandoned’ schools, defecate on desks

Weeds and domestic animals have taken over a number of basic and second cycle institutions in the Northern and North East regions where Zoomlion Ghana Limited is currently disinfecting against the deadly Coronavirus. The compound of the schools that have since March this year been closed due to the outbreak of …

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Ghana’s Duke Micah knocked out in round 3 by Casimero

John Riel Casimero made a successful defense of his WBO bantamweight crown as he knocked out Ghana’s Duke Micah in the third round of their title fight in Connecticut, USA. The 30-year-old Filipino dominated Duke Micah throughout with a series of punishing body blows, setting a frenetic pace from the …

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Ghana or England? This is Tariq Lamptey’s response

Brighton and Hove Albion right wing-back, Tariq Lamptey, has said he is still undecided whether he will represent Ghana or England at the international level and stated he’s focused on Brighton at the moment. The 19-year-old former Chelsea player is the subject of discussion lately for his amazing performances this …

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Black Stars: No local player in Akonnor’s latest squad

Black Stars coach, Charles Kwablan Akonnor, has snubbed local players in his latest call-up as the national team regroup for Ghana’s upcoming assignments. Akonnor’s side are preparing for a friendly game against Mali next month before playing their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against the Sudan in November Ghana …

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VIDEO: Parents warned over SHS school placement

Officials of the Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) have advised parents not to leave their wards’ school placements in the hands of teachers. Rodney Nkrumah Boateng, an official of CSSPS from the Education Ministry, speaking in an interview on Adom FM’s morning show Dwaso Nsem on Thursday, revealed …

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Ghana’s Kamal Sowah signs new deal with Leicester City

Versatile Ghanaian teenager, Kamal Sowah, has signed a new long-term deal with Leicester City after a fruitful negotiation, the club has announced. Last season, the 20-year-old attacking midfielder was loaned to Belgian side, OH Leuven, where he helped them secure promotion to the Belgian topflight. “Talented young midfielder Kamal Sowah …

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SHSs in Volta region disinfection ongoing

Secondary schools in the Volta region totaling 129 are currently undergoing the third phase of disinfection.   Some of the schools disinfected on the first day in the Volta Region were Ola Girls SHS, Wallahs Academy SHS, Prosper College, Mawuko Girls’ High school, Mawuli SHS, Adaklu SHS among others.   …

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Official: CK Akonnor names squad for Mali friendly

Ghana head Coach C.K Akonnor has announced a 23-man squad for next month’s friendly game against Mali. Ghana, who has been without a competitive game since November 2019 will play the Eagles of Mali on October 09, in Antalya, Turkey as part of the team’s preparations for the AFCON qualifier …

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Equatorial Guinea pull out of Ghana friendly

The International football game between the Black Stars of Ghana and Equatorial Guinea has been called off. Ghana was scheduled to play the Central Africans on Monday, October 12, in one of two friendlies lined up for the team in next month’s FIFA International window (except for European Countries). The …

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Offinso accident: Govt to foot medical and funeral expenses

The government says it will foot the entire medical and funeral expenses of eight young footballers who died in a fatal road accident last Saturday at Offinso in the Ashanti Region. The accident involved players and officials of Colt’s Football Club, Vision Academy who were traveling back to Offinso after …

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Liverpool hit seven in Lincoln win to set up Arsenal tie

Liverpool youngster Curtis Jones was called an “exceptional talent” by boss Jurgen Klopp after his double in a 7-2 Carabao Cup win over Lincoln. “We will have some fun with him I am pretty sure in the future,” said Klopp of the 19-year-old after his side set up a fourth-round …

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GNAT Pushes For ‘One Laptop, One Internet Modem’ For Teachers

The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) is advocating for a “one laptop and one modem per teacher” policy to support teachers in enhancing the learning experience of students within the COVID-19 period. Interacting with teachers at it 2020 stakeholders forum, President of GNAT, Mrs Philippa Larson noted that teachers …

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