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Newly appointed Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro says Ghana’s qualification to Qatar 2022 was by accident. According to the Nigerian Head Coach, his player are far better than Ghanaian counterpart and ply their trades in top European clubs as well. “I have a team with players who play in England, Italy, France, Spain, but unfortunately they didn’t beat Ghana to go to the World Cup,” Peseiro said as quoted by Pulse Nigeria. The Black Stars qualified for the World Cup for the fourth time in their history at the expense of their Nigerian counterparts, beating them on away goals after…

The international governing body of association football, FIFA is set to allow the wives and girlfriends of players to visit their partners at their team hotels during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. In a statement issued by FIFA, Players wives and girlfriends will only be allowed to spend time with thier partners at their respective team hotels on the condition that the wives and girlfriends forward their names to FIFA as part of security arrangements. This is the very first time the world cup will be hosted in the Middle East and also the first time ever an Islamic…

The Privileges Committee of Parliament has directed the Clerk of Parliament to notify the Electoral Commission(EC) of Ghana that the Dome Kwabenya constituency seat is vacant after the committee declared the seat vacant. The Chairman of the Privileges Committee, Joseph Osei Owusu made the disclosure while speaking to Emafa Appau on Joy News today, July 14, 2022. According Joseph Osei Owusu, the committee arrived at the conclusion to declare the seat vacant after several failed attempt to get the member of Parliament for the constituency, Sarah Adwoa Safo to explain why she absented herself for more than fifteen(15) parliamentary sittings.…

Tanzanian topflight side, Simba FC have announced the signing of Bechem United winger, Augustine Okrah on a 3-year contract for an undisclosed fee. Days before the transfer was announced, President for Bechem United, Kingsley Owusu Achau hinted the wingers switch was imminent after confirming Simba FC’s interest in the player. The winger who had a sterling performance in the Ghana Premier League season by scoring 14 goals and guiding his team to a third-place finish in the just ended league and also an FA Cup final appearance drew interest from several European clubs as well as African club teams. Bechem…

The utility regulator, Public Utility Regulatory Commission(PURC) said it will come up with a new date to announce the 2022 to 2027 Multi-Year Major Tariff for both water and electricity. The PURC in June this year initially communicated to the general public it will announce the new tarrif on July 15, 2022 which is supposed to be tomorrow but has now been deferred. The PURC in a latest statement issued by the Executive Secretary of the commission, Dr. Ishmael Ackah said the new date for the announcement of the tariff will be made know as soon all issues regarding the…

The friendly game between the Black Stars B also known as the Black Galaxies and Kenpong Football Academy scheduled for Wednesday, July 13, 2022 has been moved to the Cape Coast stadium according to multiple reports. The game which will serve as a test game for the Local Black Stars ahead of their 2022 Championship of African Nations (CHAN) double-legged playoff tie against Benin in August and September this year was scheduled to be played at the Accra Sports stadium. Although the National Sports Authority (NSA) is yet to issue an official statement to make known reasons for calling off…

The sensational Manchester City Forward and England International, Raheem Sterling releases a statement ahead of his move to Chelsea Football Club. According to the statement, Raheem Sterling said it is a honour to wear the Machester City shirt for seven(7) seasons and win many trophies with the club. He said it is such a lifetime memory which will be with him forever. Raheem Sterling went on to thank the technical team and the entire playing body of Manchester City for support through out the seven(7) seasons. A $66m deal agreed by both Manchester City and Chelsea, Raheem Sterling’s move to…

Manchester City forward, Raheem Sterling could be the very first signing in the Todd Boehly era after a $66m move was agreed between the Premier League winners, Manchester City Football Club and Chelsea Football Club. The fee was agreed on Monday after several days of speculation. Chelsea have had quite a quiet transfer window with fans taking onto social media to express their frustrations. Well-renowned football journalist, Fabrizio Romano announced the transfer on Tuesday evening, July 12, 2022 on his twitter handle who further added the move was subject to medicals after the fee was agreed. Raheem Sterling leaves Manchester…

Newly promoted Ghana Premier League(GPL) side, Nsoatreman FC have confirmed the appointment of former Black Stars player, Mohammed Gargo as their new head coach. The new head coach takes over from Coach Boniface Ayipa who guided Nsoatreman FC to the top flight for the first time in their history after defeating division one side Tamale City FC in a crunch playoff encounter at the Accra Sports Stadium. Mohammed Gargo, 47 year old makes a return to the Premier League since resigning as head coach of Real Tamale United after guiding the team to relegation. Nsoatreman FC took to social media…

The government of Ghana will today, July 12, 2022 meet leadership of the various teacher unions, Ghana Medical Association(GMA) and other organized labour groups in the country over the payment of the Cost Of Living Allowances(COLA) to some government employees. Today’s meeting is nececited by an initial meeting between government and the four(4) teacher labour unions who are currently on strike over the same COLA last week which ended unsuccessfully. In attendance of the said meeting which proved futile were representative from the Ministry of Finance, the CEO of Fair Wages and Salaries Commission, Director-General of Ghana Education Service, Minister…