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26 Mar

DOL: Elmina Sharks President Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom Banned

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Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom, President of Division One League club Elmina Sharks, has been fined GHS 10,000 and handed a suspended three-month ban by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Disciplinary Committee. The punishment follows misconduct charges related to Elmina Sharks’ match against Swedru All Blacks United FC. According to the Disciplinary Committee’s findings, Dr. Nduom was found guilty of interfering in the game, inciting players against match officials, and making social media comments that fueled hostility towards referees. Reports indicate that he entered the technical area without authorization and aggressively confronted match officials after a contentious decision went against his…

29 Jan

Lewis-Skelly Ban Overturned After Arsenal Appeal

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Arsenal defender Myles Lewis-Skelly’s three-match ban – imposed for a red card at Wolves on Saturday – has been overturned. The Gunners appealed against the decision to send off the 18-year-old and an independent regulatory commission upheld their claim of wrongful dismissal, the Football Association confirmed. “We’re very happy that decision has been made,” Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said on Tuesday night on the eve of their final Champions League group game against Girona. “The club has put all the evidence and everything it could put together to defend our position, and it was pretty fast. It’s good to know…

29 Oct

Mohammed Kudus Faces Potential Six-Game Ban As West Ham Appeal Red Card Suspension

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Ghanaian attacker, Mohammed Kudus, is awaiting a tribunal decision on a possible six-game ban after a recent red card against Tottenham. The West Ham forward's fiery encounter saw him sent off after clashing with multiple Spurs players, including Mickey van de Ven, sparking a confrontation that escalated into several on-field altercations. Initially, he received a yellow card, but a VAR review upgraded it to a red, forcing him to miss the match against Manchester United, which West Ham surprisingly won 2-1. Kudus was originally given a three-match ban, but former referee Mike Dean suggested he could face an extended six-game…

14 Aug

Arsenal Ban 24 Fans For Abuse During Last Season

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Arsenal have banned 24 supporters for abusive and discriminatory behaviour – including racism and assault – at Emirates Stadium and online last season. Fourteen fans have been handed three-year bans from home and away games by the Premier League club, while the other 10 are banned for one year. Most of the incidents occurred at the north London club’s Emirates Stadium, while three fans were found to have been abusive online. Arsenal’s managing director Richard Garlick says the club will continue to take a hard-line approach on abuse and discrimination. Listed offences Inside Emirates Stadium: Assault – 10 Tragedy chanting…

04 Jul

Ban On Lagoon Fishing Lifted In Edinaman

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President Akufo-Addo, last Tuesday joined the chiefs and people of Elmina (Edina) for this year’s Bakatue, a ceremony that heralds the lifting of a ban on fishing in the area. The Omanhen of the Edina Traditional Area, Nana Kodwo Conduah VI, together with his chief priests, performed some traditional rites in the Benya Lagoon after which a fishing net was cast three times to mark the lifting of the ban. The first catch was presented to the Omanhen, who in turn handed it over to dignitaries present. Hundreds of people, including tourists and indigenes resident home and abroad, joined in…

17 Oct

Kenyan Marathon Champion Gets 10-Year Ban For Doping

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Kenyan marathon runner Titus Ekiru has received a 10-year ban for doping and tampering. One of his positive tests was taken at the Milan Marathon in 2021, which he won in a time of two hours, two minutes and 57 seconds. That time would currently rank him the seventh-fastest marathon athlete of all time. Ekiru also tested positive after winning the Abu Dhabi Marathon on 26 November. An investigation found the 31-year-old obstructed the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU)’s probe into two adverse analytical findings (AAFs) by using false information and documentation. His ban begins from the date of his provisional…

04 Nov

Government To Partner With Farmers To Boost Local Rice Production-Manasseh Reveals

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Government’s spokesperson on the economy, Manasseh Atta Boahene, has disclosed government’s intention to partner with local rice producers to boost rice production as part of the effort to make the country sufficient in rice production. On Sunday 30th October, 2022 during the President’s address on the economy he stressed that government shall review the standards that are required for importation and put priority on the items that are imported into the country. To ensure this, President Akufo-Addo stated he will intensify support to ensure items that are produced in the country are sufficient. ‘’Much as we believe in free trade,…