Tag Archives: WORLD

Ghana drops from 95th to 111th happiest country in the world — UN

Ghana has been ranked as the 111th happiest country in the world on a United Nations (UN) ranking. Ghana became the 111th country after dropping 16 places on the World Happiness Report. In 2021 the country placed 95th in the World happiness ranking. Compiled by a group of Independent experts, …

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Jordan Ayew to miss Ghana-Nigeria World Cup qualifier?

Ghana forward Jordan Ayew has been left out of Crystal Palace game against Everton in the Emirates FA Cup after contracting COVID-19. Crystal Palace host Everton at Selhurst Park in the quarterfinals of the FA Cup. According to reports, the former Aston Villa forward has tested positive for COVID-19making him a huge …

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2022 World Cup playoff: Baba Yara Stadium pitch is fantastic – Nigeria FA

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) after inspecting the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi has descried the pitch as fantastic. The venue was approved by the Confederation of African Football to host the first leg of the 2022 World Cup playoff meeting between Ghana and Nigeria. On Friday, NFF Executive Committee …

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CAS: Russia remain suspended from World Cup qualifying

The Russian Football Union (RFU) has failed, in a bid to stay the suspension of its national team from World Cup qualifying, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said on Friday. The RFU had wanted a decision from the ruling body FIFA frozen until a full decision from CAS, …

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I originated rap music in the world – Gyedu-Blay Ambolley

Ghanaian highlife legend, Gyedu Blay Ambolley has disclosed that he was the first to introduce rap music to the world. According to him, it is a fact that should not be argued that he brought rap music into the world. He told Doctar Cann on Happy 98.9FM’s Ayekoo After Drive …

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Ivory Coast’s Olivia Yace wins 3rd place at Miss World 2021, crowned Miss Africa

Olivia Yace from Cote d’Ivoire has been a model since the age of 13. She got an opportunity to show her modeling and other talents on one of the world’s biggest stages, the Miss World competition. Of course, this was after she had conquered the contest back home in the …

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Russia request to suspend Fifa ban for World Cup play-offs rejected

Russia’s request to suspend their ban from competing in the World Cup play-offs has been rejected by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Fifa suspended Russian national teams from all competitions in February following the invasion of Ukraine. Russia appealed against the decision and wanted to be allowed to play until the …

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Dr. Bawumia to launch ‘E-Tickets’ purchase for Ghana v Nigeria World Cup tie

Electronic ticket (E-Ticket) purchase has been introduced for the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers between Ghana and Nigeria which will be played at the Kumasi ‘Baba Yara Sports Stadium’ on March 25, 2022. Purefmonline.com has confirmed. The online ticketing purchase platform will on Monday, March 21 be launched by Ghana’s …

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World Cup playoff: FIFA rejects Cape Coast Stadium

The world football governing body, FIFA, has rejected the Cape Coast Stadium as the venue for Ghana’s World Cup qualifying play-off against Nigeria on March 25. According to a tweet by the state broadcaster, GTV Sports+, Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi is under review to hot the game pending approval …

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Nigeria vs Ghana: FIFA changes officials for World Cup playoff clash, referees maintained

Football’s World governing body, FIFA has made last minute changes to officials for the World Cup playoffs between Ghana and Nigeria later this month. Moroccan referee Rédouane Jiyed has been maintained as the official for the match and will be assisted by compatriots Lahsen Azgaou (as assistant referee 1), Mostafa …

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