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September 28, 2024September 28, 2024

Martinez Banned For ‘Offensive Behaviour’

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez will miss Argentina's next two games after being banned by Fifa for "offensive behaviour". The suspension relates to two incidents in 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia this month. Martinez repeated his infamous celebrations

September 28, 2024September 27, 2024

Ghana Expands Malaria Vaccine Rollout To Combat Disease Burden

Ghana is making significant strides in its fight against malaria by expanding the rollout of the RTS,S/AS01 malaria vaccine to 43 additional districts across four regions. This move aims to reach approximately 200,000 children under the age of two. The RTS,S

September 28, 2024September 28, 2024

Asante Kotoko Eyes Redemption Against Berekum Chelsea

Asante Kotoko, the reigning Ghana Premier League champions, face a stern test against Berekum Chelsea at the Golden City Park in week four of the league. The Porcupines, who stumbled to a draw in their last match, are desperate to return

September 28, 2024September 27, 2024

Chelsea Face Celtic In Women’s Champions League Group

Chelsea and Celtic have been drawn together in the group stage of the Women's Champions League. Scottish champions Celtic have reached this stage of the competition for the first time in their history. Women's Super League winners Chelsea recorded their best

September 28, 2024September 27, 2024

Swiss Cyclist Furrer Dies After Crash At Worlds

Swiss cyclist Muriel Furrer has died after suffering a serious head injury at the world championships in Switzerland. The 18-year-old crashed during the junior road race on Thursday and was taken to hospital by emergency helicopter. Torrential rain fell during much

September 28, 2024September 27, 2024

Manchester City Boss Confident of Champions League Success After Dominant Win

Manchester City manager Gareth Taylor expressed optimism about his team's prospects in the Women's Champions League following their emphatic 8-0 aggregate victory over Paris FC in the qualifying rounds. The Sky Blues secured their place in the group stage with a

September 28, 2024September 27, 2024

BoG Launches Gold Coin To Discourage Hoarding Of Dollars

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has unveiled the Ghana Gold Coin, a new investment initiative aimed at reducing dollar hoarding. As part of the domestic gold programme, this initiative seeks to absorb excess liquidity in the market and strengthen the local

September 28, 2024September 27, 2024

Gas Tanker Overturns At Darkuman

A gas tanker overturned at Darkuman, near Cable and Wireless in the Greater Accra Region. The cause of the incident, which occurred at a busy intersection, is still unknown. Officers of the Ghana National Fire Service are currently at the scene,

September 27, 2024September 27, 2024

Nii Lante: Ghana’s Boxing Future Brighter Than Football

Former Sports Minister, Nii Lante Vanderpuye has expressed belief that Ghana has the potential to become a better sporting nation in boxing than in football, following the recent discovery of talented young boxers from the northern part of the country. Boxing

September 27, 2024September 27, 2024

Ghana Water Company Boosts Water Supply in Accra

The Ghana Water Company Limited has acquired four new pumping systems to enhance water production capacity in Accra and alleviate water rationing in the capital. The new equipment is expected to significantly improve water availability for both domestic and industrial use.