Morocco: 8th edition of Africities summit opens in Marrakesh
The 8th Edition of Africities Summit has opened in Marrakesh, a former imperial and fourth largest city of the kingdom of Morocco. The five-day summit which runs from November 20 till November 24, 2018, is a platform for the evaluation of the implementation of decentralization of policies in Africa. Africities is the United Cities and […]
Kante open to record-breaking £290,000-a-week Chelsea contract
The France international has been linked with Paris Saint-Germain among others, but seems ready to commit his future to the Blues N’Golo Kante has signalled his openness to renewing his contract, with Chelsea hoping to tie the midfielder down to a new record-breaking £290,000-a-week deal, Goal understands. Chelsea are keen to ward off potential suitors […]
Virgil van Dijk: Netherlands defender consoles official after Germany draw
Romanian referee Ovidiu Hategan was consoled by Virgil van Dijk after the Netherlands 2-2 draw with Germany on Monday. Van Dijk’s 91st-minute equaliser ensured the Dutch reached the semi-finals of the Nations League. And the Liverpool defender showed his human side embracing the official at the final whistle. “That man broke down, stood with tears […]
Uganda defeat Cape Verde to qualify for AFCON 2019
Uganda sealed its place in the prestigious Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals, due in Cameroon next year with a 1-0 win over Cape Verde, in Kampala on Saturday. This will be Uganda’s seventh appearance in Africa’s biggest football tournament, since 1962. Kampala Capital City Authority football club striker, Patrick Kaddu’s brilliant header, with 13 […]
Incest: Father defiles biological daughter
An Accra circuit court has charged a father who had sex with his biological 14-year-old daughter for incest and defilement. The father, Samuel Appiah Adjei 44-years of age and a transporter, resident in Dzorwulu, Accra, appearing before the court presided over Rita Abrokwa Doko, pleaded not guilty to the offence. The accused according to prosecution […]
Media urged to focus on cases at Lower Courts
A legal practitioner and President of African Heights Foundation—an NGO, Dennis Armah, has called on the media, particularly court reporters to focus on cases at the lower courts. He said cases at the lower courts have human right implications and the media ought to pay more attention to them. Mr. Armah also observed that cases […]
Olivier Giroud lands Spider-Man role with France team-mate
Olivier Giroud has landed himself a role in Hollywood movie Spider-Man. The Chelsea striker announced on Twitter that he will be the voice of the Green Goblin in the new animation blockbuster. He tweeted: “I am very happy to announce that I will be giving my voice to the Green Goblin in the movie # […]
Santiago Solari: Real Madrid appoint Argentine as permanent manager
Real Madrid have appointed Santiago Solari as the club’s permanent manager until June 2021. Solari, 42, took over on 29 October on an interim basis after the sacking of former Spain manager Julen Lopetgui. He has since led Real to four wins in four games – the best start of any manager in the club’s […]
Ranieri named new Fulham boss after Jokanovic sacking
Slavisa Jokanovic has been sacked by Fulham with Claudio Ranieri appointed as the Premier League club’s new manager. With Fulham bottom of the Premier League following six consecutive defeats, the most recent of which was Sunday’s 2-0 loss at Liverpool, Jokanovic’s departure was confirmed on Wednesday. And Ranieri, who won the Premier League at Leicester […]
Media and CSOs must collaborate for December 27 Referendum on Creation on New Regions-says Development Consultant
A Project Development Management Consultant, Kojo Impraim has stressed the need for capacity building for the media and Civil Society Organization, CSO actors, especially those at the sub-national level of governance, and the citizens to understand the nuances and elements of the laws/articles, and hold themselves in preparedness for the proposed Referendum for the Creation […]
Accra Hearts of Oak partners with UK sportswear brand, UMBRO
Accra Hearts of Oak have unveiled a major kit sponsorship with UK sportswear brand, UMBRO. Tree-mendous: we’re delighted to announce a new partnership with Accra Hearts Of Oak, one of Ghana’s leading teams #Phobians pic.twitter.com/DyGOQkyNhs — Umbro (@umbro) November 12, 2018 @HeartsOfOakGH announce Long-Term partnership with @umbro. #AHOSC pic.twitter.com/sY0QottmQZ — Phobians (@HeartsOfOakGH) November 12, 2018
Super Body 2018, set to make a statement
The art of bodybuilding will be taken to an all new heights at the first ever Super Body 2018, under the auspices of WABBA at the BOG Auditorium, University of Ghana on November 16. In an interview on Studio 5, GTV Sports+, President of WABBA Ghana, Victor Baiden, said, all is set for an amazing […]
Arsenal forward Danny Welbeck has suffered a "very big injury" after he was carried off on a stretcher yesterday
Arsenal fear forward Danny Welbeck has suffered a “very big injury” after he was carried off on a stretcher during his side’s Europa League game against Sporting Lisbon on Thursday. It ended goalless at Emirates Stadium as the Gunners secured a place in the last 32, but the match was overshadowed by the 27-year-old England […]
Didier Drogba's stellar career ends after nearly 700 game
The curtain has fallen on Didier Drogba’s storied career – but the Ivorian was unable to add one final trophy to his extensive silverware collection. His Phoenix Rising team were beaten 1-0 by Louisville City in the USL Cup final on Thursday night as the 40-year-old was denied a fairytale finale. Drogba had scored three […]
