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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…