Wonderkids of the U-17 Nations Cup
In previous years, the U-17 Nations Cup has afforded fans of the African game a first glimpse of some of the brightest young talents on the continent. Some of these players have gone on to become...
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Morgan Heritage Denies Claims Stonebwoy Paid To Join Their Tour
Gramps Morgan, a member of legendary Reggae group Morgan Heritage has denied claims Ghanaian Dancehall act Stonebwoy paid to join their Europe Tour in 2015. He told Hitz FM, the claim is “pure...
Macron Visits French Troops In Mali’s Restive North
President Emmanuel Macron arrived Friday in conflict-torn Mali to visit French troops fighting jihadists on his first official trip outside Europe since taking power. At the end of his first week in...
Iran Votes In Verdict On Rouhani’s Economy, Diplomacy
Polls opened in Iran on Friday with voters set to give their verdict on President Hassan Rouhani's policy of opening up to the world and efforts to rebuild the stagnant economy. He faces stiff...
Chinese Football League Urged To Keep Order After Flare-Ups
A senior official called for "good order" between the Chinese Super League's foreign and domestic players after allegations of racism and violence among a number of flare-ups involving top stars....
Which Countries Have the Best Healthcare?
Neither Canada nor Japan cracked the top 10, and the United States finished a dismal 35th, according to a much anticipated ranking of healthcare quality in 195 countries, released Friday. Among...
Kevin-Prince Boateng Extends Las Palmas Stay
Las Palmas will have Ghana star Kevin-Prince Boateng available for three more years after reaching an agreement to extend the former AC Milan’s star contract. Kevin has put pen to paper to extend...
Iran Voters To Give Verdict On Economy, Diplomacy
Iranians head to the polls Friday for a vote that has become a referendum on President Hassan Rouhani's policy of opening up to the world and efforts to rebuild the stagnant economy. He faces stiff...
Trump Takes Perilous First Steps On World Stage
From Riyadh to Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Rome, Brussels and Sicily, Donald Trump leaves a swirl of domestic woes behind Friday to embark on a first foreign trip that will be closely watched in capitals...
Evangelos Marinakis Buys Nottingham Forest With EFL Approval
Nottingham Forest have been bought by Greek shipping magnate Evangelos Marinakis after his takeover was passed by the English Football League (EFL). The businessman and Olympiakos owner is facing...
Macron In Mali’s Restive North For Morale-Boosting Visit
President Emmanuel Macron on Friday visits conflict-torn Mali, where French troops have been fighting jihadists for four years, in his first official visit outside Europe after taking power. He will...
Real Madrid Set To Offer EUR40m For Bayern Munich’s Jerome Boateng
Spanish football giants Real Madrid are reported to be ready to splash a whooping €40m for Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng. With reports of Pepe leaving at the end of the season, Europe’s...
GPHA To Give Stiffer Punishment To Shippers With False Documents
Mr Paul Ansah, the Director-General of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, said the port would work towards data integrity and warned that shippers caught filing fictitious documents would suffer...
AC Milan Latest To Be Linked With Chelsea Defender Baba Rahman
Ghana defender Abdul Baba Rahman continues to attract interest across Europe with Italian giants AC Milan latest to be linked with the African sensation. The 22-year-old is currently recuperating...
America Is Back and the World Wants Trump
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson declared Thursday that the Middle East and the wider world are awaiting President Donald Trump's first foreign tour with eager anticipation. Dismissing concerns...
Football World Cup Will Attract 1.3 Mn Fans
Up to 1.3 million fans will visit Qatar during the 2022 World Cup, an official said Thursday, equivalent to half the Gulf country's population. Nasser Al-Khater, a senior figure with the body...
Libya Asks Italy To Arm Migrant Patrol Boats
Libya on Thursday asked Italy to arm the patrol boats it uses in the fight against illegal immigration across the Mediterranean from North Africa to Europe. Italian Interior Minister Marco Minniti...
NATO Chief Says ‘trusts All Allies’ On Intelligence Sharing
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said Thursday that he had complete confidence in allies' sharing of sensitive intelligence, amid an uproar over US President Donald Trump's reported disclosure of...
US Sticking By Iran Nuclear Deal Is Good News For Rouhani
The US decision to stick by the nuclear deal with Iran, despite new sanctions on its missile programme, provided welcome news for President Hassan Rouhani on Thursday, a day before his bid for...
Big Clubs Chasing Ghana Defender Rashid Sumaila
Ghana defender Rashid Sumaila has become a subject of interest from several clubs across Europe, according to multiple reports from Kuwait. Sumaila, who joined the Al Gharafa on a season long loan...