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Hearts of Oak mock Kotoko supporters over President’s Cup defeat

Accra Hearts of Oak SC are still in the mood of celebrating their President’s Cup victory as they taunt Asante Kotoko fans with social media posts on Monday, March 6, 2023. The Phobians on Sunday, March 5, added another trophy to their cabinet after beating their age-long rivals 1-0 to win the President’s …

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Hearts of Oak bag GHS50,000 after beating Kotoko to win President’s Cup

Hearts of Oak are taking home a cash prize of GHS50,000 after beating Asante Kotoko to win the 2023 President’s Cup. The Phobians today hosted the Porcupine Warriors at the Accra Sports Stadium today in a game played in honour of the President of the Republic, H.E Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. The …

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Match Report: Hearts of Oak beat Akufo-Addo’s Asante Kotoko to win President’s Cup

Accra Hearts of Oak have conquered Asante Kotoko to win the President’s Cup on the eve of Ghana’s 65th Independence Day anniversary. The Phobians emerged victorious in 2022/2023 betPawa Premier League matchday 20 fixture which served as the Presdient’s Cup after beating their rivals Asante Kotoko by a lone goal. …

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Buhari, Ouattara and co.: These six African presidents are 80 years and above

Former President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana is concerned about the continued stay in office of some of his former peers. Mahama is questioning why octuagenarians and nonagenarians continue to run for and stay in political office despite the obvious challenges of capacity and health in some cases. But who …

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Meet the siblings of Ghana’s presidents in the fourth republic

Being elected as President of Ghana can be a daunting task that requires allies, friends, loyalists and even family members at certain times. In Ghana’s fourth republic, it has somewhat been accepted for presidents to appoint close family members to key positions in government – although the trend is frowned …

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Why would 80, 90-year-olds presidents still want to be in office? – Mahama asks

Former President John Dramani Mahama is concerned about the continued stay in office of some of his former peers. Mahama is questioning why octuagenarians and nonagenarians continue to run for and stay in political office despite the obvious challenges of capacity and health in some cases. Speaking at a lecture …

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Ex-Mozambique president’s son gets 12 years in jail for graft

Ndambi Guebuza, the son of Mozambique’s former president Armando Guebuza will serve 12 years in jail after he was convicted in a $2 billion corruption case, a court ruled Wednesday. The scandal emanated from loans to three state-owned companies — Indicus, Ematum and Mam — meant to finance a fishing …

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‘Now his son is here’ – Liberia president’s son playing for US at World Cup speaks

Timothy Weah, son of Liberian president George Weah has spoken about how it feels to be playing at a World Cup. Despite being son to the president, Timothy plays for the United States Men’s National Team and is so far the sole goal scorer for the team after two games. …

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Meet the four African presidents who are in Qatar for the 2022 World Cup

It is a global football season yet only 32 teams from across the world are in Qatar for the 2022 World Cup. The spotlight is on the various teams – players, technical staff – the officiating department – referees, assistants, Video Assistant Referees, technical analysts – as well as the …

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Critics slam Liberia president’s nine-day trip to watch World Cup

Liberian President George Weah has attracted the ire of citizens after it emerged that he plans to spend nine-days at the World Cup in Qatar. The former Ballon d’Or winner, last week, informed the senate of his nine-day World Cup plan, after which he flew out for a number of …

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