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South Africans agree August restart dates for closed door finish

South African football will return to action behind closed doors with the Premier Soccer League (PSL) and the Nedbank Cup, officials have announced.  South African football came to a grinding standstill in March due to the coronavirus outbreak, but is set to resume in August in a bio-secure bubble at …

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Samuel Osei Kuffour to be appointed Kotoko CEO

It appears the Kumasi Asante Kotoko board is getting itchy fingers about appointing Nana Yaw Amponsah as the club’s new CEO. He was in the frame for the job a few months ago before disappearing from the radar. The latest person who the board is reportedly considering is former Bayern …

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WASSCE 2020 Integrated Science questions Leaked?

Less than 72 hours to the start of the 2020 West African Senior School Certificate Examination(WASSCE), there are suspicions that the questions have been leaked. A sample of the Integrated Science paper which is scheduled to be written on Monday, August 3, 2020, has surfaced on social media. A post sighted on …

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COVID-19 death toll in Ghana hits 182

Ghana has recorded seven more COVID-19 deaths as the death toll now stands at 182 from 175, according to the Ghana Health Service. The active cases of the virus stand at 3,223 with 32,090 persons recovered or discharged. The total number of cases stand at 35,501 after 359 new cases …

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FIFA president Infantino faces legal proceedings

Swiss prosecutors have launched legal proceedings against Fifa president Gianni Infantino. It is in relation to an alleged secret meeting the head of world football’s governing body held with the Swiss attorney general Michael Lauber. Lauber last week offered to resign after a court said he covered up the meeting …

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SHS gold-track student collapses and dies during exams in Koforidua

A second-year gold-track student of Oyoko Methodist Senior High School in Koforidua has died during exams. The female student collapsed while writing Literature in English WASSCE Thursday afternoon. She was immediately rushed to the St. Joseph Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival. Starr News has gathered that the General …

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COVID-19: 10 local plants saving Ghanaian lives

The importance and usefulness of herbal medicines haven’t been more profound than this period of the global health crisis. In an era where the strength of one’s immune system holds the key to the person’s survival, the patronage of herbal medicine has witnessed a dramatic rise. In Ghana, health experts …

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ExCo appoints Ad hoc Compensation Committee

The Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), in the exercise of the powers prescribed under Article 42(2) of the Statutes 2019, has appointed an Ad hoc Compensation Committee. Article 42(2) of the GFA Statutes provides that: ‘The remuneration of members of the Executive Council shall be proposed by …

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Ghanaian footballer dies in Cambodia

A Ghanaian footballer playing in one of Cambodia’s second-tier football leagues has passed away and he is likely to be buried in the Asian country. Samuel Amoah died in Phnom Penh on July 23 after a short period of sickness. He was 28. With Ghana currently under lockdown and no …

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African Beach Soccer Union (ABSU) holds strategic meeting

The African Beach Soccer Union (ABSU) Steering Committee, has held a successful meeting to lay down the foundation for the collective lobbying, facilitation and strategic development of beach soccer across the African continent. A prime objective of the ABSU is to be a value-adding organisation, complimenting the efforts of respective …

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Ghana FA set to name Technical Director soon

  The Ghana Football Association (GFA) says it is close to naming the next head of its technical directorate situated at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence at Prampram. “The Select Committee in charge is in the final leg of their work and would soon submit its final report to the Executive …

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Ken Agyapong’s COVID-19 bill will shock you!

  COVID-19 survivor, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has revealed the cost of his private treatment. According to him, he spent about GH₵200,000.00 for his treatment at home. “People should be thankful to government for paying the cost of treatment. Mine cost GH₵200,000 so imagine if I were a poor man; I …

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VIDEO| Lady explains how she uses sperms to fight COVID-19

A lady has outlined the health benefits of drinking sperms. Says she drinks it to fight COVID-19. A lady from VICE media has explained the reason why she takes sperms. She stated that she takes it to protect her skin and also helps fight against the COVID-19. She said her journey …

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Spanish side Celta Vigo cut ties with Ghanaian forward Yaw Yeboah

Former Ghana youth midfielder Yaw Yeboah has been released by Spanish La Liga outfit Celta Vigo. Yeboah joined the Sky Blue lads on loan with the option to purchase from Segunda Division side Numancia last summer. The 23-year-old failed to break into the side’s first team despite being touted a bright talent …

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Relief fund: Osei Palmer called out over ‘lies’ on Ghana’s national team

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Committee member Albert Commey has expressed disgust by ‘false’ remarks concerning the sport governing body’s disbursement plan for a Covid-19 relief fund. Upon publication of the intended allocations last week, there have been questions over some beneficiaries, especially the national teams who are believed …

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