West Africa

Libya/Nigeria: Afcon Qualifiers – Iheanacho, Ejuke Join Super Eagles in Uyo Ahead of Libya Clash

[ad_1] The Super Eagles will host the Mediterranean Knights at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Friday, 11 October, The Sevilla duo of Kelechi Iheanacho and Chidera Ejuke have arrived at the Super Eagles camp in Uyo ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Libya. The arrival of the duo, which was confirmed on the Super Eagles' official X page on Wednesday, suggests all the invited players for the double-header against Libya are now in town […]

October 9, 2024 2

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Liberia: US Ambassador Mark Toner Clarifies High Visa Denial Rate Due to Over 50 Percent Liberians Overstaying in US, and Quite…

[ad_1] Monrovia — United States Ambassador to Liberia Mark Toner says visa denial for Liberians has been an issue of concern to President Boakai, other top officials of his government and the ordinary Liberians. About 82% of Liberian citizens applying for visas to the United States are denied. But Ambassador says the US government "refusal rate" on the issuance of its visas to Liberians "has nothing to do with some personal vendetta against Liberia." "Liberians do travel to the United […]

October 9, 2024 5

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West Africa: Liberia Football Association Signs Kit Sponsorship With Wanaw for Lone Star

[ad_1] Monrovia — The Liberia Football Association has formally announced WANAW, an East African brand, as kit sponsor for both men's and women's national teams, including all youth teams, for a period of three years, with the first year being free. The disclosure was made Saturday, 5 October in a joint press conference, where the LFA was represented by Marketing Committee Chair, Sekou Konneh and Technical Development Committee Chair, Ivan Browne, while WANAW's CEO and Brand Ambassador, Selam Zelray, represented […]

October 9, 2024 3

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Liberia: U.S. Embassy Debunks Myths About Diversity Visa Process, Warns Against Fraudulent Practices

[ad_1] Monrovia — Amid the ongoing 2026 Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery, the United States Embassy in Monrovia has issued a clarification on common misconceptions surrounding the program, warning that misinformation from unscrupulous visa vendors is leading to the denial of many Liberian applicants each year. The Diversity Visa Lottery, often referred to as the "Green Card Lottery," is the only official lottery program for U.S. immigrant visas. The DV-2026 registration opened on October 2, 2024, and will close on November […]

October 9, 2024 3

Entertainment

Ghana: President Urges Ghanaians to Preserve Rich Cultural Values

[ad_1] The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has called on Ghanaians to hold fast to the rich cultural values of the country, while embracing modernity and development, since the country's strength is in its diverse cultural heritage. The President observed that the Ghanaian culture could not only be used to promote tourism which would provide revenue for the development of the country but also protect and preserve the cultural values for the benefit of the present and future generations. President […]

October 9, 2024 3

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Ghana: Holders Al Ahly, Orlando Pirates Paired in CAF Champions League Draw

[ad_1] Title-holders, Al Ahly, of Egypt will face Orlando Pirates of South Africa after both were placed in Group C when the CAF Champions' League group-stage draw was made on Monday. Chabab Belouizdad of Algeria and Stade Abidjan of the Cote d'Ívoire complete the section following the draw at the Confederation of African Football offices in Cairo. Ahly are the team to beat in the premier African club competition as they seek a historic third straight title having won the […]

October 9, 2024 3

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Ghana: 2 GPL Match Day 6 Matches Postponed

[ad_1] Two matches from the match day six fixtures slated for this weekend has been postponed. According to the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Legon Cities' clash against Asante Kotoko slated for Sunday has been postponed. The second postponed game is the clash between Bechem United and Medeama SC. The postponement was occasioned by Kokako's travel to the United States of America to honour an international friendly against DC United. Related Articles However, all other seven games would be honoured on […]

October 9, 2024 3

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Ghana: United Receive New Rashford Red Card Verdict After Aston Villa Frustration

[ad_1] Former Premier League referee, Dermot Gallagher, has claimed that Marcus Rashford rightly avoided a red card in Manchester United's Premier League draw with Aston Villa on Sunday. Rashford fouled Leon Bailey close to United's box in the 61st minute, just two minutes after being booked for blatantly bringing Matty Cash down. Despite the foul being viewed as a possible booking, referee Robert Jones decided not to give the forward another yellow card, despite the displeasure of the Villa Park […]

October 9, 2024 2

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Ghana: Hohoe United, Nania FC Lead Zone 3 Dol

[ad_1] Hohoe United defeated newly promoted side, Port City FC, 1-0 for their second win in the Access Bank Zone 3 Division One League (DOL). United had a flying start to the season following a 2-0 win over Akatsi All Stars. Striker Kwadwo Boamah scored in the second minute of the game to give them the points at Hohoe as they move top of the table with six points after two consecutive victories. In another epic clash, Koforidua Semper FI […]

October 9, 2024 2