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Top five Ghanaian players in Europe

Thomas Partey Thomas Partey stole all the headlines this weekend but how did other Ghanaian players in Europe fare? Joy Sports kept tabs on them and highlights the top five performers. A performance that attracted plaudits from all over the world. Thomas Partey was arguably the best outfield player in …

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Drop ‘satanic’ sex education programme – Chief Imam

The National Chief Imam Sheikh Dr. Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu has described the controversial Comprehensive Sexuality Education curriculum. According to him, Islamic teachings do not tolerate the exposure of children below age 10 to sex education. “We would like to state unequivocally that the Islamic Community does not accept any form …

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Thomas Partey’s Madrid house raided by robbers

Ghana superstar Thomas Partey’s house was invaded by dangerous armed robbers in the Spanish capital of Madrid on Monday night while he was away with his Atletico Madrid team in Moscow. According to reports, the thieves forcefully broke into the house in the middle of the night while the talented …

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Agyeman Badu responds to death rumours

Agyemang Badu has denied reports that he is dead. Black Stars player, Emmanuel Agyeman Badu, has rubbished his death news. Recent media reports had suggested that the Ghanaian international had died. But, the skipper, who is currently playing for an Italian tier two club, told DGN Online Sports that when …

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I want Ghana job again – Avram Grant

Former Black Stars Coach Avram Grant says he will welcome an opportunity to manage the senior national team again. “I really miss Ghana and I want to re-unite with Ghana again if I am given the opportunity. I have so much memories about Ghana and I must say that Kwesi …

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Multi-Purpose Sports Complex Opens in Nima

28th of September will forever be remembered as a historic day by the people of Nima, Mamobi, Accra New Town, Kokomeleme and it’s environs as the Group Chairman of the Afro Arab Group of Companies Alahji Salamu Amadu was joined by the Italian Ambassador to Ghana, His Excellency Giovanni Favilli, …

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Sex education sparks outrage in Ghana – BBC’s report

Parents and Christian groups in Ghana have pushed back against a planned introduction of Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) for primary school children aged four. Education officials in Ghana say the Unesco programme will empower children with information on their sexuality and reproductive health issues. Director of the Ghana Education Service …

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Egyptian FA petitions FIFA over missing votes

The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) has written to Fifa for an explanation of its missing votes for the Best Fifa Men’s Player award. The EFA says that Pharaohs’ acting coach Shawky Gharib and captain Ahmed Elmohamady placed votes for Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah that were not counted. Neither are included on …

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Asamoah Gyan and the Indian adventure

Asamoah Gyan’s move last week to Indian Premier League side, NorthEast United FC, very surprising for many fans of the Ghana captain who was least fancied to take his talents to a country noted more for its exploits in cricket and hockey. The news succeeded in pushing Indian football onto …

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Villarreal set to make move for Mubarak Wakaso in January

Spanish side Villarreal are set to make a move for Ghana midfielder Mubarak Wakaso in the winter transfer window. The Yellow Submarines are interested in resigning the former Villarreal midfielder following his impressive displays for Deportivo Alaves this season. Wakaso has a year left on his current contract with the …

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GFA Elections: Amanda Clinton praises Kwesi Nyantaky`

Ghana Football Association President hopeful Amanda Clinton has praised ex-CAF Vice President Kwesi Nyantakyi for his immense contribution to football in the country. Ms. Clinton, who is confident of succeeding Nyantakyi as the next FA President indicated the the former President’s work can’t be overlooked but insists it is time …

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460 Teacher Trainees sacked nationwide

A total of four hundred and sixty (460) First Year Teacher Trainees in the 46 colleges of Education in the country have been dismissed. The Students were rusticated over poor academic performances by the University of Cape Coast which is the affiliating University of the colleges. The affected students are …

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Danger! Adolescents use weedicides for abortion

The Central Region Public Health Directorate of the Ghana Health Service has expressed worry about reports of adolescents resorting to weedicides to abort pregnancies. The Regional Director, Public Health, Dr Kwabena Sarfo, said that was worrying and an indication that comprehensive sexual education had to be intensified to reach all, …

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Photos of Junior Manuel Agogo’s funeral out!

Anthony Baffoe ✔@AnthonyBaffoe Fare thee well Emanuel Junior AgogoGod gives and God takes .We payed him our last respect ..thank you to all who were present today ..maximum respect to his strong Mother Former Black Stars international, Junior Manuel Agogo, has been laid to rest at a private ceremony held …

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Stephen Appiah opens up on racism in world football

Former Ghana and Juventus midfielder Stephen Appiah has opened into the problem of racism in world football. Appiah says the behaviour of players on the pitch has also contributed to the issue of racial abuse from fans. The 38-year-old spent 11-years in Italy playing for Udinese, Parma, Brescia, Bologna, and …

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Ex-Ghana coach Claude Le Roy facing prison sentence

Prison sentence has been requested against former Ghana and current Togo Head coach Claude Le Roy for suspected fraudulent cases. Claude Le Roy is currently on appeal in the case of transfers deemed fraudulent in the early 2000s whilst manager of French side Strasbourg. The Strasbourg public prosecutor’s office has …

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Junior Agogo to be cremated today

The funeral of former Ghana international Junior Manuel Agogo will take place today, September 20, 2019, in London. Agogo — who died at age 40 — will be cremated in a private cremation ceremony at St. Mark’s Church, 114 Hamilton Terrace, London NW8 9UT. There will be a private reception …

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Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan to play in India

Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan is heading to the India Super League after joining NorthEast United on a free transfer. Gyan will travel to Guwahati this weekend to begin the latest leg of a career that has spanned ten clubs and three continents already and he says he is looking …

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