Tag Archives: 2021

Black Stars: Akonnor invites Boateng, Wakaso to join players in camp Ahead Of AFCON 2021 Qualifiers

Black Stars head coach, Charles Kwabla Akonnor, has invited China-based duo, Mubarak Wakaso, and Emmanuel Boateng, to join the home-based players in camp for Ghana’s upcoming 2021 African Cup of Nations qualifiers. The two players are currently on holidays in Ghana and have been called up to join the team …

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SONA 2021 to reflect on the new normal

President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver this year’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) under a significantly altered global and domestic environment. This environment is a result of the COVID-19 pandemic that continues to sweep through the world, claiming lives and livelihoods in its wake. The new normal which all of …

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TB Joshua predicts multiple challenges in 2021

Nigerian Prophet TB Joshua has hinted that multiple challenges lie ahead in 2021. “This year is planting a seed that will be harvested next year. What this monster called COVID-19 has been destroying will be seen clearly next year”, he said. Joshua is the founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations …

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Akufo-Addo prays for a coronavirus-free 2021 for Ghana

President Akufo-Addo is upbeat that Ghana would surmount the scourge of the Covid-19 pandemic as its impact on the economy is mitigated in the new year. In a short interaction with the media on Friday after he joined congregants of the Accra Ridge Church to usher in year 2021, he …

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2021 AfconQ: Fatau Dauda replaces suspended Ofori for Sudan clash

Legon Cities goalkeeper Fatau Dauda has been called up to replace Richard Ofori for the trip to Sudan. The Orlando Pirates goalkeeper picked up his second yellow card in the qualifiers on Thursday against Sudan at the cape Coast stadium, ruling him out of the 2nd leg in Khartoum. Fatau, …

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AFCON 2021 qualifiers: Ghana sweat on Thomas Partey fitness after thigh injury

Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey remains a doubt for Ghana’s upcoming 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier double-decker against Sudan after suffering a thigh injury on Sunday. The 27-year-old was replaced after the interval by Dani Ceballos in 3-0 defeat to Aston Villa at home in the English Premier League. The …

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Ofori-Atta presents 2021 Q1 budget statement to Parliament today

Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is expected to present the government budget statement for the first quarter of the 2021 fiscal year to Parliament today, Wednesday, October 28. He is expected to announce key decisions including measures to resuscitate the economy following the coronavirus pandemic. In the event the governing party wins this year’s election, …

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Cameroon 2021 AFCON qualifiers to restart in November

The 2021 Cameroon African Cup of Nations qualifiers that were brought to a stop abruptly by the coronavirus pandemic has been scheduled to resume in November by the Confederation of African Football. This was contained in a letter CAF has served to its Member Associations after an emergency executive meeting …

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Gov’t reveals projections for 2021 budget

Government has issued the budget guidelines for the 2021-2024 fiscal period, which will facilitate the preparation of the 2021 budget by Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) as well as Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs). Importantly, the guidelines reveal the key fiscal targets for 2021 as well. However, with general …

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