December 2022 - Page 14 of 60

23 Dec

TRANSFERS: Chelsea Reportedly Agrees £10.5m Transfer Fee For David Datro Fofana

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Ivorian striker David Datro Fofana is reportedly close to signing for Chelsea pending a medical. David Datro Fofana is set to be a Chelsea player Chelsea are close to completing their first January transfer after reportedly agreeing a £10.5 million deal to sign Molde striker David Datro Fofana. The deal is pending official confirmation from either club or the player but was reported by sports journalist and transfer guru, Fabrizio Romano with the signature term “here we go.” https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1605879642468061185?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1605879642468061185%7Ctwgr%5Ed9959909af15fd751d6371bdf578392658fc8541%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fpulsembed.eu%2Fp2em%2F6st7d6L-7%2F Fabrizio reports that the 20-year-old striker is set to undergo a medical at Chelsea after which the deal will be officially…

23 Dec

The World Bank Has Committed To Boosting The Electricity Capacity Of West Africa With A $311 Million Fund

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West Africa, which has one of the poorest electrification systems in the world, would be receiving a $311 million grant from the World Bank to help solve this problem The World Bank recently approved $311m to help fund the increase of grid-connected renewable energy capacity for West Africa in International Development Association financing. Some of the beneficiaries of this electricity fund within the region includes; Chad, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Togo. The Regional Emergency Solar Power Intervention Project includes a $20m grant to help facilitate future regional power trade and strengthen the institutional and technical capacities of the West Africa…

23 Dec

Permit For National Carrier At Final Stage — GCAA

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The government is at the final stages of securing a permit to make the proposed national carrier operational, the Director-General of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), Charles Kraikue, has said. To be known as GhanaAirlines, he explained that the GCAA was working closely with the government to grant a licence for the new home-based carrier. He said the GCAA was at the last stage of granting an air operator certificate, which was the last stage of the entire licence processes of the regulator. “We have assisted the government in the process. What we have done is that the home-based…

23 Dec

Govt Builds Capacity Of NITA To International Standard

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The Minister of Communications and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has said rigorous work is underway to build the capacity of the National Information Technology Agency (NITA) to ensure it provides international best practice regulatory services to the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector. She said the focus was for NITA not to be a profit-oriented or heavy-handed regulator, but one that enabled, promoted and ensured a vibrant and competitive ICT ecosystem with opportunities for businesses and citizens. “As the sector grows, it comes with its associated risks and hazards that require proper management to prevent loss of resources for citizens, businesses…

22 Dec

We Need To Hold The NDC Accountable For Everything They Say- Hon Ato Cudjoe

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Former Member of Parliament for Ekumfi, Honorable Ato Cudjoe, says people of the National Democratic Congress needs to be held accountable for every utterance they make. In an interview with Kwaku Dawuro on Movement In The Morning, on Movement TV/Wontumi radio, Ato Cudjoe noted that in reference to the statement made by Yamin, that the NDC is preparing their people for battle during the 2024 elections, and as well as their petition to court regarding the 2020 elections. He said ''I'm looking for a lawyer who will assist me in knowing if the NDC's petition has any legal backing. We…

22 Dec

Gladson Awako Signs Contract Extension With Hearts Of Oak.

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Hearts of Oak midfielder Gladson Awako has penned a contract extension which will see him stay at the club until at least 2024. The club officially announced it via Twitter on Thursday afternoon. The 32-year-old has been an integral part of the current Phobian squad, scoring 2 and assisting another in seven matches in the ongoing campaign. The former Great Olympics player is currently leading the Black Galaxies in camp as they prepare ahead of the CHAN tournament in Algeria next year. Awako was pleased with the board for rewarding his efforts with an extension of his contract. “I am…

22 Dec

5 Footballers Of Ghanaian Origin Making Waves In Europe

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When we mention Ghanaian football, legendary names like Asamoah Gyan, Michael Essien, and Abedi Pele readily come to mind. Of course, these legends have inarguably etched their names in the sands of Ghanaian football, and going by predictions on Betway will be among the finest ever seen in Ghana. Admittedly, the bulk of these legends was born and bred in Ghana, spending a substantial part of their careers playing locally in Ghana. But there is an emerging breed of exciting footballers who, though they may never have played in the local Ghanaian football leagues, are of Ghanaian descent and already making waves…

22 Dec

Pele’s Cancer Has Advanced, Says Hospital

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Pele’s cancer has progressed, a statement from the Sao Paulo hospital where the 82-year-old Brazil legend is being treated has confirmed. The three-time World Cup winner has been in hospital for three weeks. His daughter wrote on Instagram that he would spend Christmas in the facility. A statement issued by the Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein said Pele “requires greater care related to renal and cardiac dysfunctions” because of the “cancer progression”. Pele had a tumour removed from his colon in September 2021 and has since had regular treatment. “Our Christmas at home has been suspended,” wrote Pele’s daughter, Kely Nascimento.…

22 Dec

FIFA Ranking: Ghana Moves Three Places Up But Maintains 11th Position In Africa

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Ghana will finish the year in the 58th position in the FIFA ranking after moving three spots up following their involvement at the just-ended World Cup. Ghana began the competition as the lowest-ranked team among the 32 teams, having been relegated to the 61st position. The surge in their ranking comes following the win over South Korea while also suffering defeats to Portugal and Uruguay. However, the Black Stars’ position on the African rankings remains unchanged as they still occupy the 11th slot. Senegal drops to the second position with World Cup semi-finalists Morocco taking the top position on the…

22 Dec

Fatawu Mohammed Was Paid GHc9,600 Per Month – Hearts React To ‘Hand-To-Mouth’ Comment

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Hearts of Oak have refuted claims by former captain Fatawu Mohammed that his salary was nothing to write home about. Fatawu Mohammed was paid GHc9,600 per month as salary – Hearts of Oak Board Member of the club, Vincent Sowah Odotei, said the defender was paid a gross salary of GHc9,600 every month. Mohammed recently disclosed that he couldn’t even afford a bicycle after all his years of service to the club. According to him, the car he owns was bought from the bonus he earned when he was invited to the national team, the Black Stars. <img class="image lazyloaded imgWithMetaData" title="Fatawu…