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Winner of Kwahu Mountain Marathon to take home $2000

The ultimate winner of the 2022 Kwahu Mountain Marathon will take home a cash prize of $2000, among other goodies from sponsors. This was announced by Mr Edward Boahen, Project Manager of the third edition of the 21km Kwahu Mountain Marathon set to take place on Saturday, April 16, 2022, from Nkawkaw …

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Stop buying hot food in plastics – Minister warns Ghanaians

The Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation Dr Kwaku Afriyie has called on Ghanaians to stop purchasing food wrapped in plastic in order to avoid the risk it poses to one’s health. The Minister also wants laws to be put in place banning the use of plastics for selling …

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He is a benchwarmer at Chelsea – Songo slams GFA over Hudson-Odoi chase

Ghanaian Sports journalist, Patrick Osei Agyemang alias Countryman Songo has opposed the Ghana Football Assocoiation(GFA)’s decision to lure Britsh-born Ghanaian, Callum Hudson Odoi to play for the Black Stars. Songo believes the Chelsea winger does not merit Black Stars call up because he lacks playing time for the English Premier League side. According …

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Private health facilities threaten strike over unpaid NHIS claims

The Private Health Facilities Association of Ghana has threatened an industrial action due to government’s failure to pay claims for National Health Insurance Scheme. According to the General Secretary of the association, Frank Torblu Richard, health care delivery is being compromised due to arrears dating as far back as nine …

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From Dunkwa to France: The rise and rise of Ghana’s Gideon Mensah

Following his impressive performance for the Black Stars in their qualification to the 2022 World Cup, Gideon Mensah has become a favourites of football fans in Ghana. But how did it all start for the left back? From the trenches of Dunkwa in Upper Denkyira in the Central Region of Ghana, Gideon Mensah found himself playing …

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2021 BECE: Private schools demand re-marking over alleged discrimination

The Ghana National Council of Private Schools (GNCOP), has called for an independent probe into the marking of scripts of Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates from private schools. Candidates in private schools often do much better than their counterparts in public schools, but the Council argued that private school …

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CLOGSAG to strike April 21 over neutrality allawa

The Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) has served notice to embark on a nationwide strike from April 21 over non implementation of Neutrality Allowance. According to the group payment of the Neutrality Allowance has not been effected as agreed in spite of official reminders and follow …

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Southampton coach breaks silence on Mohammed Salisu’s Black Stars saga

Southampton boss, Ralph Hasenhutl has given his opinion on the raging issue of defender Mohammed Salisu’s international career. Ralph Hasenhutl stated in an interview that the decision to play for the Black Stars of Ghana is lies solely within the purview of Mohammed Salisu. He however finds it a bit uncomfortable that Salisu would …

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We will caution Andre Ayew – Parliament’s Sports Committee

The Parliament’s Select Committee on Sports has expressed disappointment at Black Stars captain, Andre Dede Ayew, over his failure to honour invitations by them. According to the committee, the Al Sadd play-maker, has declined several invitations to answer questions following the country’s abysmal campaign at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. …

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Kotoko fans stopped my move to the club – Fatau Dauda claims

Former Black Stars goalkeeper Fatau Dauda was linked with a move to Ghana Premier League side Asante Kotoko in the January transfer window. The deal was close but the club pulled the plug at the last minute and the veteran goalkeeper has explained why. According the former Ashgold goalie, supporters …

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Salah wants to sign new Liverpool contract

Mohamed Salah intends to sign a new deal at Liverpool, says Egypt sports minister Ashraf Sobhi. Sobhi said he advised Salah, 29, to leave Anfield, only for the Egypt forward to say he was likely to extend a contract that runs until June 2023. “I have advised him to continue …

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Thomas Partey’s injury is a big concern – Mikel Arteta

Arsenal Manager Mikel Arteta  has admitted that the injury suffered by his midfielder Thomas Partey  is a big concern in the run in. Thomas Partey left the pitch to what appeared to be a thigh injury midway through the second half. The Ghana international signaled that he needed to come off, but …

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2021 AFCON Probe: Andre Ayew snubs Parliament

Chairman of Parliamentary Select Committee on Sports and Culture, Johnson Kwaku Adu, has confirmed that Black Stars captain, Andre Dede Ayew did not honour the committee’s invitation for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations probing. The body reportedly served the Al-Sadd man a letter to appear before them and answer questions regarding Ghana’s terrible …

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Sunyani SHS old students reject appointment of new headmaster

The Sunyani Senior High School Old Students Association (SOSA) have rejected the appointment of a new Headmaster for the school, Gordon Osei Marfo. Reasons for the rejection of the new Headmaster, Gordon Ose Marfo who took office in February 2022 is not known. However, this portal has sighted a letter …

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Nii Odartey Lamptey to sue ex-wife Gloria Appiah

Former Ghana international, Nii Odartey Lamptey, has hinted that he will sue his ex-wife, Gloria Appiah. In an interview with Peace FM, Odartey said he has left everything for his lawyers, who are sophisticated in that regard to handle. When asked by Dan Kwaku Yeboah to be emphatic about the suit, …

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GFA to roll out video analysis courses

The Technical Directorate of the Ghana Football Association in the coming month (May 2022) will roll out a new course in Football Analysis (GFA Introduction to Football Analysis) for officials of clubs, coaches and individuals who wish to have certificate in Football Analysis. The course is aimed at getting coaches, …

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