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03 Apr

Ghana Winger Ibrahim Osman Scores To Seal 4-1 Victory For Feyenoord Against Groningen

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Ghana international Ibrahim Osman was on target for Feyenoord on Wednesday, April 2, when the team hammered Groningen 4-1 in the Dutch Eredivisie. The teenager missed out on a starting role for the game against their Week 25 opponent but came on in the 65th minute, replacing Antoni Milambo. Adding to the attacking power of his team, Ibrahim Osman caused a lot of trouble for Groningen in the minutes he played. Late in the 90th minute, the skillful winger scored with an impressive strike to seal an emphatic 4-1 victory for Feyenoord. On the matchday, Feyenoord earned all the points…

03 Apr

Black Stars Newbie Lawrence Agyekum Named Cercle Brugge Player Of The Month

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New Black Stars midfielder Lawrence Agyekum has been voted Player of the Month for March at Cercle Brugge. The hardworking midfielder secured the most votes from fans, beating Lucas Perrin to emerge as the club's best player in March. Agyekum, who received his first Ghana call-up during the March international break, capped off a spectacular period with his first league goal in the Belgian Pro League. He made five appearances for the club in March, starting all of them. "With more than half of the votes, you elected Lawrence Agyekum as Golden Player of the Month for March! Well deserved,…

03 Apr

How Rawlings Stopped Gaddafi From Bribing Ghanaian Officials During 1982 AFCON Final

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Legendary Ghanaian footballer Rev Osei Kofi has disclosed that former Libyan President Muammar Gaddafi attempted to influence Ghanaian officials to lose the 1982 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) final against his country. According to him, while the team was preparing for the final against Libya, the late president was influencing Ghanaian officials with financial inducements for the team to deliberately lose the final. However, after getting privy to the information, he informed then-President Jerry John Rawlings, who quickly spoke to the team officials to desist from taking bribes and win the trophy for the nation. Speaking in an interview with Sporty FM, Rev…

03 Apr

It Really Pained You – King Paluta Admits Receiving Money From Dr Bawumia

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Ghanaian rapper King Paluta has openly admitted receiving payment from former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia during the 2024 election campaign season. This comes following criticism over his recent comments about some social media influencers being paid to rally behind some music artistes. The controversy began when King Paluta, in a Twitter (now X) post on April 2, 2025, expressed disappointment after noticing a previously supportive fan suddenly withdraw endorsement for his Artiste of the Year (AOTY) bid. Some quickly reminded him of his own political affiliations, with one user responding, "You took big money from politicians during elections and…

02 Apr

Lionel Messi’s Bodyguard Banned

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Lionel Messi’s personal bodyguard, Yassine Cheuko, has revealed that he has been banned from stepping onto the pitch to protect the Inter Miami star, as Major League Soccer (MLS) enforces new security measures. Cheuko, a former Navy SEAL, has been a key part of Messi’s security team since the Argentine legend moved to the United States in 2023. He was regularly seen patrolling the sidelines and stepping in to tackle pitch invaders attempting to approach the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner during matches. However, MLS has now restricted his role to off-field protection, preventing him from intervening during games. Speaking to…

02 Apr

World Cup Qualifiers: South Africa To Lose 3 Points, 3 Goals For Fielding Ineligible Player Against Lesotho

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FIFA will award three points and three goals to Lesotho following South Africa's 2-0 win in their 2026 World Cup qualifier match, after South Africa fielded an ineligible player, Theboho Mokoena. Mokoena was meant to serve a suspension after receiving two yellow cards in previous matches, against Benin Republic and Zimbabwe, yet he played in the match in Polokwane. As a result, South Africa forfeits the three points from the game and is also penalized with the addition of three goals for Lesotho. Despite Lesotho initially filing a complaint with FIFA over the matter, rumors suggest the complaint may have…

02 Apr

Bawumia Donates Over 3,000 Bags Of Rice To Muslims During Eid-ul-Fitr

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Former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, over the weekend dispatched more than 3,300 bags of rice across the country to support underprivileged Muslims in celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr. Dr Bawumia's generous donation covered all sixteen regions and was distributed through regional representatives tasked with identifying individuals in dire need of assistance. Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the end of a month-long fast during Ramadan, is a day of feasting, and Muslims are encouraged to support one another to ensure that no one goes hungry on such a joyous occasion. Bawumia’s timely donation is expected to bring relief to many households that often struggle to…

02 Apr

Forbes List: These Are The Richest People In Africa

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Forbes has released its 2025 Billionaires List, showcasing Africa’s wealthiest individuals, with business moguls Aliko Dangote, Johann Rupert, Nicky Oppenheimer, and Mike Adenuga making the cut. The annual ranking, published on Saturday, reveals that Africa now boasts 22 billionaires, with their collective wealth soaring to $105 billion—up from $82.4 billion in 2024. This surge has been attributed to rising market valuations and economic gains. At the helm of the list is Aliko Dangote, owner of Dangote Petroleum Refinery, with a staggering net worth of $23.9 billion, a sharp increase from $13.9 billion last year. Forbes credited this jump to the…

02 Apr

Jokic Sets NBA Record In 61-Point Haul

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The Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic hit a career-high 61 points as he recorded the highest-scoring triple-double in NBA history. The Serb, a three-time MVP, claimed 10 rebounds and 10 assists in a 140-139 overtime defeat by the Minnesota Timberwolves at Ball Arena. The previous record was held by Nuggets team-mate Russell Westbrook, who scored 57 points and made 13 rebounds and 11 assists for Oklahoma City Thunder in 2017. Westbrook, who joined the Nuggets in 2024, missed a lay-up with 10 seconds remaining in overtime with the Nuggets leading 139-138. He then fouled Nickeil Alexander-Walker in trying to block a…

02 Apr

Ja Rule Tours National Museum Ahead Of Nuaso School Commissioning

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American rapper and philanthropist Ja Rule is back in Ghana, reaffirming his commitment to education ahead of the commissioning of a six-unit classroom block for Nuaso Anglican Primary School in the Eastern Region. The project, which he initiated last year in partnership with the non-profit organisation Pencils of Promise (PoP), aims to improve learning conditions for young students. Ahead of the commissioning, Ja Rule took a private tour of Ghana’s National Museum, where he reflected on the significance of the project and his deepening connection to Ghana. “Education is something I’m really passionate about. Beyond classrooms, I want to build more facilities,…