Year: 2022

UG: Vandals, Vikings ‘Fight’ Management Over Decision To Revoke Residential Status Of All Continuing Students
28 Dec

UG: Vandals, Vikings ‘Fight’ Management Over Decision To Revoke Residential Status Of All Continuing Students

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Some students of the University of Ghana (UG) have described as "heartless" the decision by management to revoke the residential status of continuing students of Mensah Sarbah (Vikings) and Commonwealth (Vandals) halls. In a press statement, the students said "we find ourselves victims of incompetence and mismanagement, as we are made to take a bitter pill of absorbing the monetary cost of the actions and inactions of management of this university. Today, we are compelled to cough up more than 3,800 cedis being an increment in UGEL residential fees to the already expensive residential fees of 2,980 cedis per year,…
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Gladson Awako Appointed Captain Of Black Galaxies
28 Dec

Gladson Awako Appointed Captain Of Black Galaxies

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Accra Hearts of Oak midfielder, Gladson Awako has been given the nod to lead the Black Galaxies team as they head to the Champions of African Nations tournament (CHAN) in Algeria, next year. The 31-year-old striker was appointed by head coach of the side, Annor Walker at the team’s meeting on Sunday, having shown leadership skills as acting captain of the Ghanaian side during the qualification stage of the tournament. The midfielder would be assisted by forward, Daniel Afriyie Barnieh as first vice-captain and David Abagna also as the second vice-captain captain as they lead Ghana hoping to win the…
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Alexander Djiku Escapes Punishment Over Betting
28 Dec

Alexander Djiku Escapes Punishment Over Betting

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Ghana defender Alexander Djiku has had a one-match betting ban reduced to a suspended sentence following an appeal by his club side Strasbourg. Djiku, 28, was among 76 players, coaches and team officials who were cited following an investigation by the Professional Football League (LFP) for their involvement in betting during the 2020-21 season and was subsequently banned for one match. However, he is now in line to feature against leaders Paris Saint Germain in the French Ligue 1 tomorrow after an appeal by his club saw the ban reduced to a suspended sentence. The France-born defender made 14 appearances for…
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Thomas Partey Finally Meets Arsene Wenger 2 Years After Joining Arsenal
28 Dec

Thomas Partey Finally Meets Arsene Wenger 2 Years After Joining Arsenal

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Black Stars midfielder, Thomas Partey has finally met the legendary French coach, Arsene Wenger. Arsene Wenger was keen on signing the Ghanaian international during his time with Arsenal. However, he could not reach a deal with the then-Atletico Madrid player, who was starting his career in Spain. Despite Wenger's departure, the club finally landed their long-term target and Partey has been in incredible form for the Gunners. Wenger was at the Emirates for the first time since 2018 to watch Arsenal play West Ham in the English Premier League. A game Arsenal won 3-1 on Boxing Day. The league leaders…
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Chelsea 2-0 Bournemouth: Kai Havertz And Mason Mount Secure A Much-Needed Win For Graham Potter
28 Dec

Chelsea 2-0 Bournemouth: Kai Havertz And Mason Mount Secure A Much-Needed Win For Graham Potter

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For 50 minutes or so Chelsea's return to action was going about as well as it could. After looking like they needed the World Cup break as much as any Premier League team, suffering four successive domestic defeats going into it, the time off appeared to have done Graham Potter's side a world of good. They were blowing and at times helpless Bournemouth away and it seemed only a matter of how many they would score and how much of a statement they would make. Then Reece James after appearing to hurt his knee again. An audible groan swept around…
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Leicester 0-3 Newcastle: Magpies Move Up To 3rd On The Table
28 Dec

Leicester 0-3 Newcastle: Magpies Move Up To 3rd On The Table

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Newcastle United cruised past Leicester City with three first-half goals to claim a sixth consecutive Premier League win and move up to second in the table. Chris Wood kickstarted a dominant performance by smashing the opener from the penalty spot before Miguel Almiron glided past the Leicester defence to tuck away the second. Joelinton headed the third from a Kieran Trippier corner for his second goal of the season as the Magpies demonstrated the clinical edge that the hosts were missing. With England midfielder James Maddison out of the Leicester squad, as he continues to recover from a knee issue…
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Record Attendance As Shatta Wale And Medikal Fill Accra Sports Stadium To Its Rafters
28 Dec

Record Attendance As Shatta Wale And Medikal Fill Accra Sports Stadium To Its Rafters

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The second edition of the Freedom Wave concert lived up to its billing as more than 40, 000 fans attended the show at the Accra Sports Stadium on Christmas Day. Hosted by Shatta Wale and Medikal, the Freedom Wave concert was a gigantic musical showpiece as fans from all walks of life witnessed some amazing performances. Shatta Wale, who made a triumphant entry to the stadium with a long convoy of plush cars, demonstrated his unique stagecraft with some dazzling performances. As he did at the first concert, Shatta Wale thrilled the thousands gathered with some spectacular performances until the…
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CHAN 2023: Ghana Face Egypt Friendly Test On Tuesday
28 Dec

CHAN 2023: Ghana Face Egypt Friendly Test On Tuesday

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Ghana’s CHAN team, the Black Galaxies will play a friendly game against the national U20 team of Egypt, the Young Pharaohs at the Cairo International Stadium on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at 2:45pm. Ghana’s homebased national team are currently in Cairo as part of preparations for the upcoming TotalEnergies African Nations Championship(CHAN) which will be staged in Algeria from January 13- February 4, 2023. A delegation made up of players, technical staff and officials arrived in Cairo on Saturday and held an intensive training session at the Pyramid FC training pitch on Monday morning. Tuesday’s friendly against Egypt’s U-20 will…
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Colleges Of Education To Return To Quota System For Admission
28 Dec

Colleges Of Education To Return To Quota System For Admission

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The Government has reintroduced the quota admission system for the 46 accredited Public Colleges of Education, effective the beginning of the 2022/2023 academic year. The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), in a letter to the National Conference of Principals of Colleges of Education (PRINCOF) outlined the number of permissible admissions for prospective teacher trainees for the 46 colleges of education. “Please be informed that the allocation cannot be varied and must be strictly adhered to. For the avoidance of doubt, payment of Feeding Grants and Trainee Allowances will be guided by these members,” GTEC said in its letter. Below is…
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Policy Rate To Hit 29% In 2023; Cost Of Loans To Further Escalate – Fitch Solutions
28 Dec

Policy Rate To Hit 29% In 2023; Cost Of Loans To Further Escalate – Fitch Solutions

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Fitch Solutions is projecting a further monetary tightening by the Bank of Ghana [BOG] next year. According to the UK based research and market information firm, the policy rate will go up by a further 200 basis points to 29% in 2023. This will trigger an increase in the cost of credit and consequently heighten the cost of doing business in the country. The policy rate has already gone up by more than 12.5% in 2022 due to the skyrocketing inflation. It stood at 14.5% in January 2022, but currently at 27%. Senior Country Risk Analyst at Fitch Solutions, Mike…
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