Kwesi Appiah has an advantage- Laryea Kingston on Ghana v Sudan pairing

Sudan assistant coach Ignatius Osei-Fosu and Kwesi Appiah Advertisement Former Ghana midfielder, Laryea Kingston believes Kwesi Appiah has an advantage going into the game against the Black Stars in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Ghana were drawn against Sudan, Angola and Niger in Group F of the AFCON draw on Friday. The … Read more

Tourism sector have recovered strongly from Covid-19 – CEO of Ghana Tourism Authority

Advertisement The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Akwasi Agyeman has said the tourism sector in general has strongly bounced back from the setbacks and devastating impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Speaking in an interview on TV3’s New Day, July 5, 2024, Akwasi Agyeman explained that indicators such as international arrivals, domestic … Read more

Bellingham fined €30,000 over goal celebration

Jude Bellingham cleared to face Switzerland despiote fine Photo credit: Getty Images Advertisement England midfielder Jude Bellingham has been fined €30,000 for a crotch-grabbing gesture made after scoring in last Sunday’s win over Slovakia. UEFA announced on Monday that it was investigating Bellingham for the gesture made following his late equaliser in England’s 2-1 extra-time … Read more

Merih Demiral: Turkey’s brace hero banned over celebration in Austria win

Merih Demiral scored twice as Turkey prevailed over Austria Getty Images Advertisement Turkey defender Merih Demiral has been handed a two-match ban for making an ultra-nationalist salute during his country’s Euro 2024 victory against Austria. Demiral, 26, scored both goals in Turkey’s 2-1 win, securing a spot in the quarter-finals against the Netherlands. However, his … Read more

Join a union or cease to drive effective next year – Transport Minister tells floating drivers

Advertisement The National Road Safety Commission is to roll out a new regulation from next year to compel commercial drivers to join a trade union or risk sanctions. According to the Commission, the new regulation is to sanitize and rid the system of floating drivers who usually cause accidents on the roads. Minister of Transport … Read more

Martinez saves Argentina despite Messi penalty miss against Ecuador

Advertisement Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez came to Argentina’s rescure yet again as the World champions secured their place in the Copa America semi-finals with a 4-2 penalty shootout victory over Ecuador. After a 1-1 draw in regular time, the match headed straight to penalties. Argentina faced a shaky start when captain Lionel Messi’s chipped … Read more

Argentina survives penalty scare to reach Copa America semis

Emi Martinez saved two penalties in the shootout Advertisement Argentina edged past Ecuador 4-2 on penalties after a dramatic 1-1 draw to secure a spot in the Copa America semi-finals. Despite a shaky start with Lionel Messi missing his penalty, Argentina’s goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez emerged as the hero, saving two crucial spot-kicks. Goals from Julian … Read more

Attack on a Congo gold mine kills 6 Chinese miners and 2 Congolese soldiers

A militia attack on a gold mine in northeastern Congo killed six Chinese miners and two Congolese soldiers, a civil society group said Thursday, the latest assault as violence worsens in the resource-rich region. The attack on Wednesday targeted the village of Gambala and the nearby “Camp Blanquette” gold mine in the Ituri province, according … Read more

Keep NAPO’s public speeches scripted – Political Historian warns NPP

A Political Historian from the Political Science Department at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Professor Samuel Adu Gyamfi, has advised the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to ensure that Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the party’s running mate, refrains from making unscripted public utterances and speeches. According to Prof. Adu Gyamfi, this recommendation … Read more