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I’m Not Afraid Of Real…Guardiola Brags
17 Apr

I’m Not Afraid Of Real…Guardiola Brags

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he “doesn’t fear” 14-time Champions League winners Real Madrid ahead of their quarterfinal second leg. City have faced Real Madrid in each of the last three seasons, knocking them out in the semifinals a year ago but losing at the same stage in 2022. Real Madrid have reached at least the last four in 11 of the last 13 seasons, but Guardiola insists he’s not concerned about their stellar record in the competition ahead of the make-or-break game at the Etihad Stadium today. “I don’t fear them,” Guardiola told a news conference on Tuesday.…
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Black Stars Will Be Strong Under Otto Addo When Players Are Fit – GFA
10 Apr

Black Stars Will Be Strong Under Otto Addo When Players Are Fit – GFA

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Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum is optimistic about the prospects of the Black Stars under the guidance of Otto Addo, should key players recover from injury. Following Chris Hughton’s departure, Addo was awarded a 34-month contract and faced a 2-1 defeat to Nigeria and a 2-2 draw with Uganda in his initial matches in March. The Black Stars return to action in June in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers when they face Mali and the Central African Republic (CAR) but Asante Twum remains positive about the team’s performance when key players regain full fitness.…
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UCL: Real Madrid Will Want Revenge – Pep Guardiola
09 Apr

UCL: Real Madrid Will Want Revenge – Pep Guardiola

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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola believes Real Madrid will be determined to get revenge after they thrashed the Spanish giants on their way to winning last season’s Champions League. City beat Real 5-1 on aggregate in the semi-finals. However, Guardiola has no doubt the 14-time winners will pose a tough test in Tuesday’s quarter-final first leg in Madrid (20:00 BST). “It is very difficult for the same thing to happen again,” Guardiola said. “Beating Real Madrid twice in a row is impossible. They have learned and will want revenge. They have pride.” Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti wants his side…
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Election Expenditure, Debt And Revenue Measures Dominate IMF Second Review
08 Apr

Election Expenditure, Debt And Revenue Measures Dominate IMF Second Review

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Ghana’s second programme review with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has entered its second week, with issues concerning tax efficiency and the avoidance of fiscal slippages in this election year dominating discussions. The IMF mission staff from Washington DC are currently in the country for a two-week assessment of the bailout package. The review also revolves around the disbursement of the third tranche of $360 million under the credit facility and is expected to conclude this Friday, April 12, 2024. The Fund is concerned about how the country can maintain economic stability by containing spending during the 2024 elections. It…
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Free SHS Students Exempt From Paying WASSCE Registration Fees 
03 Apr

Free SHS Students Exempt From Paying WASSCE Registration Fees 

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The Ghana Education Service (GES) says Form Three students enrolled in the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) programme are exempt from paying registration fees for West Africa Senior Secondary School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE). It said the GH¢465 registration fee had been absorbed by the Government in the Free SHS programme. Dr Eric Nkansah, Director General of GES, said this during a press conference in Accra on the WASSCE registration process for SHS Final Year students. He urged parents not to pay any money in the name of WASSCE registration for their wards participating in the programme. Form Three SHS students…
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Kenkey Prices Have Dropped Due To Planting For Food And Jobs Programme – Agric Minister
13 Mar

Kenkey Prices Have Dropped Due To Planting For Food And Jobs Programme – Agric Minister

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Minister for Food and Agriculture, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, has attributed a significant decrease in kenkey prices to an abundance of maize in the market, a result of the successful implementation of the Planting for Food and Jobs Programme. In an interview on the Citi Breakfast Show, Dr. Acheampong noted a general reduction in kenkey prices nationwide, with some areas reporting an average price of 2 cedis. While acknowledging variations, he mentioned the possibility of finding kenkey priced between 2 and 5 cedis. He highlighted the surplus of maize in the market as a contributing factor to the decrease in kenkey…
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Hearts Of Oak Introduces Budget-Friendly Ticket Prices For Sunday’s Clash Against Bofoakwa Tano
07 Mar

Hearts Of Oak Introduces Budget-Friendly Ticket Prices For Sunday’s Clash Against Bofoakwa Tano

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Accra Hearts of Oak are set to host a home game away from their usual stadium as they face off against Bofoakwa Tano this Sunday. Ahead of the game, the club has announced affordable gate fees in hopes of attracting more supporters to attend the Week 20 encounter in the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League season. Tickets for the Popular stand and Centre Line are priced at GHS20 each, while VIP Wings tickets are available for GHS50. Fans looking to access the VIP section can do so for just GHS70. The match between Hearts of Oak and Bofoakwa Tano is scheduled to…
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Govt Committed To Resolve Ahmed Suale’s Murder – Attorney-General Assures
22 Feb

Govt Committed To Resolve Ahmed Suale’s Murder – Attorney-General Assures

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The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has given an assurance that the government is fully committed to ensuring that the murderers of Ahmed Suale, an investigative journalist, are found and brought to book. He said there had been enormous investigations into the matter, with some conducted beyond the shores of the country. He, for instance, mentioned investigations conducted by the United States of America (USA) government through the FBI to help establish those behind Suale’s death. “For me, the point of interest is that the motive for murder is very important because, for all you know, the…
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New Finance Minister Under Pressure — Calls On Him To Remove ‘Nuisance Taxes’
20 Feb

New Finance Minister Under Pressure — Calls On Him To Remove ‘Nuisance Taxes’

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Industry players are beginning to mount pressure on the newly appointed Minister of Finance, Dr Mohammed Amin-Adam, as they demand the removal of what they describe as ‘nuisance taxes’ from the country’s tax regime. The industry players believe that, the Mid-Year Budget Review expected to be laid before Parliament in the next few months can be used to remove those taxes such as Electronic Levy  (E-Levy), the taxes on electricity consumption, and the emission tax among others. The numerous port charges are also eating deep into the finances of importers, making it difficult to produce at costs competitive to enable…
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Roy Hodgson Steps Down As Crystal Palace Manager
19 Feb

Roy Hodgson Steps Down As Crystal Palace Manager

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Roy Hodgson has stepped down as Crystal Palace boss so the club can “bring forward their plans to appoint a new manager”. Hodgson, 76, was “taken ill” during training on Thursday amid reports he was to be sacked. The Eagles have lost 10 of their past 16 Premier League games and are 16th in the table, five points above the relegation zone. “This club is very special and means so much to me,” said Hodgson. Palace visit Everton, who are 18th in the Premier League, on Monday night, with Hodgson’s assistants Paddy McCarthy and Ray Lewington in charge of the…
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