November 2024 - Page 53 of 53

01 Nov

Cedi Will Appreciate Soon With Sufficient Buffers – BoG Governor

Wontumi1BusinessBank of Ghana, CEDI

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has affirmed that it is increasing its reserves to prevent the cedi's depreciation against major foreign currencies as demand for forex is expected to rise during the upcoming festive season. The apex bank believes the action is aimed at reassuring businesses and consumers by guiding the local currency towards greater stability in light of current pressures. Currently, the cedi is trading at around GH¢17 to a dollar on the forex market, representing a year-to-date depreciation of 24.3 percent. Governor of the of Central Bank, Dr. Ernest Addison emphasised that boosting reserves is crucial in managing fluctuations in the cedi's…

01 Nov

Al Nassr new manager, Pioli opens on Cristiano Ronaldo’s attitude

Evans ManassehSportsCristiano Ronaldo

Al-Nassr’s new boss, Stefano Pioli, has opened up on his experience with working with legendary forward, Cristiano Ronaldo. He hailed the Portuguese superstar for his passion for the game of football despite his age. The Italian tactician joined the Portuguese star at Al Nassr in September and has been in charge of just seven games. Ronaldo has been phenomenal under Pioli in their seven games together. The former Juventus star has netted five times and provided one assist in the 623 minutes he has played under the 59-year-old. The former AC Milan boss told A BOLA that Ronaldo has been…

01 Nov

Ballon d’Or: Cubarsi names Barcelona player to win award

Evans ManassehSportsCubarsi

Barcelona defender, Pau Cubarsí has backed teammate, Lamine Yamal to win the Ballon d’Or. Yamal finished in eight position in the 2024 Ballon d’Or rankings. The Spain international also won the Kopa Trophy for the best young player in the world. Speaking to RAC1, Cubarsi said the 17-year-old winger has the talent to win the Ballon d’Or in the future. “Lamine Yamal can win the Ballon d’Or,” Cubarsí said. “Everyone now sees who Lamine is, but I’ve known him for a long time. He has the skill set required to achieve it.”

01 Nov

Maradona or Messi: Francesco Totti picks best player

Evans ManassehSportsFrancesco Totti, Maradona, messi

AS Roma legend, Francesco Totti has chosen late Diego Maradona ahead of Lionel Messi. The former Italy international also chose Maradona ahead of himself. Maradona is widely considered by many as the greatest footballer of all-time. The Napoli legend helped Argentina to win the 1986 World Cup. However, when Messi first broke into the Argentina team, he was hailed as the heir to Maradona’s throne in world football. The Inter Miami forward fulfilled that prophecy in December 2022 as he also helped La Albiceleste to win another FIFA World Cup. However, when recently asked to choose between Maradona and Messi,…

01 Nov

Iker Casillas chooses best player between Messi, Ronaldo

Evans ManassehSportsIker Casillas, messi, Ronaldo

Real Madrid legend, Iker Casillas has made known his choice of those he believes are better footballers. The legendary goalkeeper had to choose between Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and other superstars to pick his combined El Clasico XI. Casillas himself is widely regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in Real Madrid’s history. Casillas made his debut for Real Madrid in 1999 and went on to play a whopping 725 games for Los Blancos, keeping 264 clean sheets across competitions. He won three Champions Leagues, five LaLigas, one FIFA Club World Cup, two UEFA Super Cups, and many other accolades…