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Kurt Okraku and Yaw Ampofo Ankrah Meet on Beach Soccer Road Map

The President of the Ghana Football Association has assured Beach Soccer management and stakeholders of his commitment to the development and vision of beach soccer in Ghana. Kurt Okraku and Yaw Ampofo Ankrah met at the FA headquarters on Thursday at the invitation of the FA boss to deliberate on …

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A/R: Francis Owusu-Akyaw Renovates M/A Primary School In Bomfa 

The affable and accessible Mr Francis Owusu-Akyaw a former Parliamentary Candidate aspirant in New Patriotic Party at the Juaben Constituency within the Ashanti region of Ghana has put smiles on the faces of the good people of Bomfa by renovating their M/A Primary School, Bomfa is a town within the Juaben …

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The former Black Stars coach revealed that CK Akonnor came to his premises for discussions before his appointment. Kwesi Appiah enjoyed a brief working relationship together in the national team. The former Al Khartoum coach appointed CK Akonnor, now Black Stars coach as his assistant before the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations matches against South Africa and Sao Tome. “He came home to have a conversation with me and I think it’s a very good thing,” he told Fox 97.9 FM. “Some of us will provide him with any support or advice he needs because Black Stars is not for only one person”. CK Akonnor will now lead the team for the rest of the AFCON qualifiers which will be played later this year.CK Akonnor visited me at home before his appointment – Kwesi Appiah

The former Black Stars coach revealed that CK Akonnor came to his premises for discussions before his appointment. Kwesi Appiah enjoyed a brief working relationship together in the national team. The former Al Khartoum coach appointed CK Akonnor, now Black Stars coach as his assistant before the 2021 Africa Cup …

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All schools to benefit from school feeding programme – Gender Minister

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, will expand the School Feeding Programme to all schools across the country, Madam Cynthia Morrison, sector Minister has said, following its successful implementation since 2005. “If everyone is enjoying free senior high school, it is equally fair for everyone to enjoy school …

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Fire guts Islamic Girls SHS dormitory

Over 150 students have been displaced as a fire gutted a dormitory at the Islamic Girls Senior High school in the Wa Municipality. The fire broke today at midday, and no fatalities were recorded. The fire which lasted about an hour destroyed items and belongings of the students including bed, …

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Jean Mensa will not be shot and killed, trust me

You don’t need to be a “Prophet” Reindolph Oduro Gyebi or an “Eagle Prophet” to be keenly aware of the fact that some disgruntled and murderous elements in Ghana’s political opposition and some of the latter’s treacherous collaborators inside government may very well be planning or conspiring to either endanger …

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Majeed Waris completes Strasbourg switch

French Ligue 1 side Strasbourg have finalized the signing of Ghana forward Abdul Majeed Waris in the ongoing winter transfer window. Ghana’s leading football portal, GHANAsoccernet.com disclosed on Tuesday that the 28-year-old is close to completing a move to Strasbourg. La Racing announced the signing of the Ghana striker on …

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2019 teacher licensure exam records almost 80% pass rate

The 2019 teacher licensure exam recorded a 78.2 percent pass rate representing 27,171 out of 34,724 teachers who sat for the examination. This means 21.8 percent of the teachers, representing 7,553 teachers failed the exam, according to the National Teaching Council (NTC). The licensure exam is a prerequisite for all …

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Afriyie Acquah set for Lecce move

Ghana midfielder Afriyie Acquah has agreed contract terms with Italian side U.S Lecce. After spending eight years in Italy, Acquah left Torino to join Turkish Supalig outfit Yeni Malatyaspor in the summer. The 28-year-old has quickly become a core figure at the club, providing 3 assists in 13 appearances. The …

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TUTAG calls off nationwide strike

The Technical University Teachers Association of Ghana (TUTAG) has called off its nationwide strike after the National Labour Commission (NLC) secured an interim injunction on the industrial action. The association in a statement said its decision to call off the strike was a “demonstration of good faith which must be reciprocated by …

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GES Apologises For Treating SHS Teachers Poorly

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has apologised to senior high school teachers for treating them poorly on Monday at the start of a four-day training programme. More than 200 teachers from the Greater Accra, Oti and Volta Regions who were invited on short notice to attend the training were left …

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GPL: Aduana shocked, Kotoko beaten, Hearts drew

League leaders, Aduana Stars were shocked by Eleven Wonders at Techiman this afternoon in a mid-week Ghana Premier League Match Day 4. Eleven Wonders got the only goal of the match on the stroke of half time via a penalty by Kwadwo Asamoah. This victory is the first of the …

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Afro-Arab Group Capo Gets Top Notch Appointment In Niger

The Group Chairman of the Afro-Arab Group of companies Alhaji Salamu Amadu has been appointed as the vice President of Nigerien based Sahel Sporting Club. Sahel Sporting Club is a Nigerien football club based in Niamey. The club was formed in 1974 from the football club Secteur 7. Sahel FC …

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20 referees receive FIFA badges

Twenty Ghanaian match officials have received FIFA badges for the year 2020. According to the Ghana Football Association, six male referees and six assistant referees received FIFA badges. However, four referees and four assistant coaches also received their international badges in the female category.   Below is the list of …

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TUTAG members expected to return to work after court order

Teaching and learning at the various Technical Universities across the country is expected to commence today following an Accra High court order directing striking Technical University Teachers Association of Ghana (TUTAG) members to return to work. The decision was arrived at after the National Labour Commission (NLC) secured a court …

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3rd Ghana Teacher Licensure Exams results out

The National Teaching Council (NTC) has released the results of the third Ghana Teacher Licensure Examination (GTLE). A total of 27,171 out of the 34,724 candidates who sat for the examination representing 78.2 per cent passed the examination, while, 7,553 representing 21.8 per cent failed. A statement from the NTC …

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Top five African transfer rumours to watch this week

Boubakary Soumare to Manchester United LOSC Lille enjoyed a massive windfall in 2019 when they sold Nicolas Pepe to Arsenal for £72 million, and they could be set to make another major killing from the sale of midfielder Soumare. The Franco-Senegalese powerhouse has been earning rave reviews for his performances …

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Abedi Pele, others approved to coach DOL clubs

Ex-Black Stars skipper, Abedi Pele, is among a host of coaches who have been given the green light by the Ghana Football Association to coach Division One League (DOL) clubs. Pele who is the coach and owner of Accra-based side Nania FC is expected to sit in the dugout of …

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Intensify breast cancer education among youth- BCI

President of Breast Care International (BCI), Dr. Mrs. Beatrice Wiafe Addai, has called on stakeholders to intensify breast cancer education among the youth for a cancer free future. She explained that educating the youth on breast cancer will enable them to identify the specific threats and warning signs of breast cancer, …

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GFA bans Asante Kotoko from Baba Yara Stadium after fan violence

The Ghana Football Association has “temporarily” banned Asante Kotoko from playing its home games at the Baba Yara Stadium. This follows disturbances caused by supporters of the Kumasi-based club on Sunday to protest refereeing decisions in their 0-1 loss to Berekum Chelsea. The decision stands, “pending the adjudication of the matter …

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GFA condemns shooting incident at Baba Yara

The Ghana Football Association has condemned the violence that marred the premier league match between Kumasi Asante Kotoko and Brekum Chelsea at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium Sunday afternoon. A fan of Kumasi Asante Kotoko was shot in the eye by the Police after chaos broke out following the defeat …

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Kotoko fan in critical condition after gunshot wound

A supporter of Kumasi Asante Kotoko is battling for his life after he was allegedly hit by a stray ‘rubber’ bullet from Police personnel deployed to ensure security at the Baba Yara Sports stadium earlier today. Kotoko were facing Berekum Chelsea in Match Day three of the Ghana Premier League …

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Free SHS: Akuapem North Assembly to end Double-Track System

The Akuapem North Municipal Chief Executive, Dennis Aboagye, has assured that the Municipality is poised to be the first to end Double track system. The assurance by the MCE follows handing over of a 16 unit storey classroom block by a Contractor for academic use in Okuapeman Senior High School. …

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