Liberia: Lartey Steps Down as Head Coach of Bea Mountain FC

[ad_1] Monrovia — The head of Liberia Football Association first division outfit Bea Mountain, Robert Lartey has resigned, as Head Coach. The new of the successful Liberian coach resignation from Bea Mountain was confirmed by the club President Ben Davies. Addressing the media on Monday January 29th Bean Davies said Lartey inform the club that he can't continue as head coach of Bea Mountain FC. "He called me on yesterday evening to send his resignation from the club and in […]

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Ghana: ‘Chairman Wontumi’ Exonerated by KTC

[ad_1] The Kumasi Traditional Council (KTC) has exonerated the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as 'Chairman Wontumi,' of allegations that he has disrespected the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. He was alleged to have made some disparaging remarks against the Asantehene, during the vetting exercise of parliamentary aspirants of the party at the Manhyia South Constituency. Chairman Wontumi was placed on the KTC's wanted list as a result of the incident […]

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Ghana: Search for Black Stars Head Coach… Committee Set Feb 2 Deadline for Submission of Applications

[ad_1] The Committee tasked to search for a new Black Stars Head Coach has set February 2 as the final deadline for the submission of applications for the job. The GFA Executive Committee tasked a five-member Committee headed by GFA Vice President, Mark Addo, to look for a new national team Coach for the Black Stars. The Committee was also mandated to target suitable and competent coaches for consideration even if they do not apply for the post. The Search […]

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Angola/Cote d’Ivoire: Angolan Squad Travel to Abidjan On Tuesday for Friday’s Match

[ad_1] Luanda — The Angolan national football team are to travel Tuesday to the city of Abidjan, where on Friday they will face Nigeria at 6pm, at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium, for the quarter-final match of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON'2023), a competition taking place in Côte d'Ivoire. According to the Angolan Football Federation (FAF)'s programme, the national team will depart in the morning from Bouaké, where they were based since the group stage and in the round of […]

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Ghana: Britain to Return Looted Crown Jewels to Ghana, but Only On Loan

[ad_1] The UK is set to "loan back" a selection of gold and silver artefacts once worn by members of Asante royalty that were taken from Ghana some 150 years ago. The precious regalia will be displayed in the city of Kumasi, once the capital of the powerful Asante Empire. More than 30 pieces will be loaned back to their place of origin, two of the UK's biggest museums announced on Thursday. The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) will lend […]

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Ghana’s Looted Asante Gold Comes Home (For Now) – Asante Ruler’s Advisor Tells Us About the Deal

[ad_1] After 150 years, 39 artefacts that form part of Asante's royal regalia are due to return to the Asantehene (ruler of the Asante people) in Kumasi, Ghana, in February and April this year. The Asante empire was the largest and most powerful in the region in the 18th century and controlled an area that was rich in gold. Many of the gold royal artefacts were looted by British troops during the third Anglo-Asante war of 1874 (Sagrenti War). The […]

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Mauritania/Cape Verde: Cape Verde Beat Mauritania to Book Afcon Quarterfinals Spot

[ad_1] Cape Verde's successful adventure at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) continued as they advanced to the quarterfinals after beating Mauritania 1-0 in the round of 16 on Monday night. A late penalty from Veteran striker, Ryan Mendes, saw the Blue Sharks claimed a deserved victory, as they moved into the quarterfinals to match their best-ever AFCON showing, while the Lions of Chinguetti bowed out after an historic first progression beyond the group stage of the continental […]

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Cape Verde/Mauritania: Afcon 2023 – Cape Verde Qualify for Quarter-Finals After Beating Mauritania 1-0

[ad_1] Cape Verde won an Africa Cup of Nations knockout tie for the first time in their history on Monday as a late Ryan Mendes penalty gave them a 1-0 victory over Mauritania in the last 16. The match at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan was drifting towards extra time when Cape Verde won a spot-kick and captain Mendes converted with just two minutes of the 90 remaining to break Mauritania's resistance. The Blue Sharks then held on […]

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Angola/Nigeria: Afcon 2023 – Angola Players Receive Cash, iPhones As Motivation to Beat Super Eagles

[ad_1] Ahead of Friday's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarterfinal clash against Super Eagles of Nigeria, Angola's players and officials have been rewarded with cash and material gifts as motivation to win the match. The Palancas Negras, which thrashed Namibia 3-0 in the Round-of-16 on Saturday to set up a quarterfinal encounter with Nigeria, were also promised cash gifts if they advanced to the semifinal of the tournament. According to report by Angola Press Agency, Banco Angolano de Investimento, a […]

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