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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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Abege will start scoring soon – Kjetil Zachariassen

Head coach of Asante Kotoko, Kjetil Zachariassen, has defended his under fire striker George Abege after his side 2-0 win over Etoile Du Sahel in the CAF Champions League. The lanky striker is yet to find the back of the net for the Porcupine Warriors since joining the club in …

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Asamoah Gyan set to join Indian Super League side NorthEast United

Ghana star Asamoah Gyan is set to join Indian Super League side NorthEast United as a marquee signing for the upcoming season, GHANASoccernet.com can exclusively report. The 33-year-old is available on a free transfer after seeing out his contract at Turkish Super Lig side Kayserispor. GHANASoccernet.com understands talks between the …

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UEW Vice-Chancellor sued over UEW finances

Mr Bruno Bajuase Chirani, Acting Finance Officer of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), has filed a writ at the Winneba High Court in the Central Region, calling for an audit into the university’s account. According to Mr Chirani (plaintiff), the court should order a forensic audit of all payments …

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SHS placement system was ‘sabotaged’ – GES

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has alleged that, amongst other challenges the Computerized School Selection and Placement System is faced with, it was hacked. A Deputy Director General at the GES, Dr. K.B. Tandoh, said some saboteurs both within and outside the country, are responsible for the hack. Dr. K.B. …

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Solomon Asante is USL Best Player for August

Phoenix Rising captain, Solomon Asante, was the toast of the USL for the month of August. The award was handed to him on Thursday and it was his second personal accolade of the season after he picked it up in June this year. Asante scored for six times for Rising …

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Confirmed: GFA Elections scheduled for October 25

The Normalisation Committee of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has confirmed the date for the long-awaited election of new leadership to manage the affairs of the Association. Per a statement on the GFA’s website, the Congress to elect the President as well as the swearing in ceremony will be held …

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NAGRAT calls off strike after Akufo-Addo intervention

The National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) of Ghana has called off its week-old strike following President Akufo-Addo’s directive for the suspension of the Human Resource Management Information System (HRMIS) software – which has become a major point of concern for  teachers. National President of the NAGRAT Angel Carbonu told …

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