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George Boateng ready to be head coach after years of experience

ModernGhana News - Fri, 21/02/2025 - 07:08
Former Ghana assistant coach George Boateng has expressed his readiness to take on a head coaching role, citing his extensive coaching experience as a strong foundation for the next step in his career.
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Black Queens: Goalkeeper Cynthia Konlan hails impact of Kim Lars Bjorkegren

ModernGhana News - Fri, 21/02/2025 - 06:57
Black Queens goalkeeper Cynthia Konlan has praised the impact of new head coach, Kim Lars Bjorkegren. The 43-year-old Swedish gaffer replaced Nora Hauptle on a two-year deal. Speaking in an interview with the Ghana FA website, Konlan highlighted the positive changes the team has experienced since the Swedish coach 39;s arrival, partic .
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We are confident and ready to face Morocco, says Black Queens goalkeeper Cynthia Konlan

ModernGhana News - Fri, 21/02/2025 - 06:52
Black Queens goalkeeper, Cynthia Konlan says they are confident and ready to face Morocco later today. Ghana 39;s female senior national team will be hosted by the Atlas Lioness in a friendly clash at the P egrave;re J eacute;go Stadium in Casablanca with kick-off scheduled at 17:00 GMT.
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Black Queens coach Kim Björkegren anticipates tough test against Morocco

ModernGhana News - Fri, 21/02/2025 - 06:44
Black Queens head coach, Kim Lars Bj ouml;rkegren, has acknowledged the challenge of facing Morocco in an upcoming friendly match. Ghana rsquo;s senior women rsquo;s national team will take on Morocco rsquo;s Atlas Lionesses on Friday in Casablanca as part of their preparations for the 2024 Women rsquo;s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
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Clubs are ready for Ghana Premier League resumption - Bibiani GoldStars CEO Akwasi Adu

ModernGhana News - Fri, 21/02/2025 - 06:38
Chief Executive Officer of Bibiani Goldstars, Akwasi Adu, has affirmed that all Ghana Premier League clubs are fully prepared for the league 39;s return. The second half of the 2024/25 season was put on hold following the tragic death of Francis Frimpong, who was fatally stabbed at Nana Kronmansah Park in Nsoatre during a Matchday 19 cla .
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Flags, fists and falls: Africa's top shots

BBC Africa - Fri, 31/01/2025 - 08:43
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
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2025 AFCON: “We must be ready to compete” in tough group - Tanzania coach Suleiman

ModernGhana News - Fri, 31/01/2025 - 08:08
Tanzania head coach Hemed Suleiman Ali has acknowledged the tough challenge ahead for the Taifa Stars at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025, but insists his team must rise to the occasion and fight for a place in the knockout stage.
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2025 AFCON: “We must believe in ourselves” ahead of tough group - Uganda coach Paul Put

ModernGhana News - Fri, 31/01/2025 - 08:07
Uganda head coach Paul Put has called on his players to seize the opportunity and prove themselves at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 after the Cranes were drawn into Group C alongside Nigeria, Tunisia, and Tanzania.
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We want to play seven matches at AFCON 2025 - Mali coach Tom Saintfiet

ModernGhana News - Fri, 31/01/2025 - 08:05
Mali head coach Tom Saintfiet has set his sights on a deep run at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025, insisting that his team rsquo;s ambition is to reach at least the semi-finals.
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Stipends for Ghana Premier League players under discussion - Kofi Adams

ModernGhana News - Fri, 31/01/2025 - 08:01
Kofi Adams, the Minister of Sports and Recreation-designate, has revealed that discussions are ongoing to provide financial support for players in the Ghana Premier League. The low wages faced by players in the topflight have been a persistent issue, leading many to leave for better opportunities abroad.
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Kofi Adams hints at plans to help transform Ghana Premier League

ModernGhana News - Fri, 31/01/2025 - 07:49
Kofi Adams, the nominee for Minister of Sports and Recreation, has outlined plans to revitalize the Ghana Premier League. Speaking before the Vetting Committee on Thursday, Adams, who represents the Buem constituency, emphasized the importance of technical development and player retention as key elements in strengthening Ghana rsquo;s dom .
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DR Congo's failed gamble on Romanian mercenaries

BBC Africa - Fri, 31/01/2025 - 02:01
Several hundred well-paid foreign soldiers fighting on the side of the Congolese government surrender.
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DR Congo rebels vow to march all the way to capital

BBC Africa - Thu, 30/01/2025 - 20:41
The rebels say they will not stop their offensive until they topple President Félix Tshisekedi.
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Nurse dies as Uganda confirms new Ebola outbreak

BBC Africa - Thu, 30/01/2025 - 18:18
The victim was a 32-year-old nurse who died from multi-organ failure, the health ministry says.
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South Africa and Rwanda go head-to-head over DR Congo war

BBC Africa - Thu, 30/01/2025 - 17:45
Rwanda says South Africa is in “no position to take on the role of a peacemaker or mediator” in DR Congo.
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Zuma's daughter faces terrorism charges over South Africa riots

BBC Africa - Thu, 30/01/2025 - 13:27
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla is accused of inciting violence in 2021 following the jailing of her father.
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Rwanda and South Africa race to bring F1 back to Africa

BBC Africa - Thu, 30/01/2025 - 11:24
Rwanda and South Africa hope to host an African grand prix for the first time since 1993, but several expensive obstacles stand in their way.
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How a US freeze upended global aid in a matter of days

BBC Africa - Thu, 30/01/2025 - 01:05
The State Department says the freeze was the only way to evaluate aid programs and defended the pause.
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Three military-run states leave West African bloc - what will change?

BBC Africa - Wed, 29/01/2025 - 19:14
In a huge blow to Ecowas, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are leaving to forge ahead with their own group.
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What's the fighting in DR Congo all about?

BBC Africa - Wed, 29/01/2025 - 19:03
M23 rebels have made rapid advances in the latest bout of conflict that has long-dogged the mineral-rich east.
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