Author: Krobea

Brazil sailed through to the knock-out round of the ongoing FIFA World Cup after a 2-0 win over Serbia in their final Group E game on Wednesday. Two goals in either half of the game in Moscow saw Brazil win the group with seven points. They are joined by Switzerland, who were held 2-2 by Costa Rica, in the other final group game. Going into the game, Brazil needed a win to avoid any upsets which have characterized the tournament. Already, holders Germany have been sent home. READ: Champions Germany exit World Cup But Paulinho opened the scoring in the…

Hundreds have gathered at the forecourt of Ken City Media to watch the screening of a video produced by Assin Central Member of Parliament (MP) Kennedy Ohene Agyapong. Among the curious Ghanaians to watch the film, titled ‘Who Watches the Watchman?’, are some who have moved from different regions. TV3’s Catherine Frimpongmaa reported on News 360 on Wednesday that viewers from as far as the Ashanti Region and Eastern Region are at the venue to watch the documentary film. But the majority of the patrons are from the Greater Accra Region with some coming from Mamprobi, Ashaley Botwe, Adenta, Pantang…

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, together with his Guinean counterpart Alpha Conde, has urged Togo’s political actors to sustain the progress made in resolving the political impasse in that country through dialogue and consultation. In a communiqué issued on Wednesday, at the end of the meeting between the Togolese government, the ruling party and the Coalition of 14 opposition parties in Togo, the two presidents, acting as co-facilitators of the dialogue process, expressed their satisfaction for the openness that prevailed throughout the discussions. “They further commended the sense of responsibility of all parties, who exhibited their willingness to work together…

World champions Germany have exited the 2018 FIFA World Cup after finishing bottom of Group F. The four-time champions went out on Wednesday after going 0-2 down to South Korea in their final group game at the Kazan Arena in Russia. Sweden joined Mexico as the qualifiers from the group after the Europeans beat the North Americans 3-0 in the final group game. Germany came into the tournament as the bookmakers’ favourites after using a fairly second-string side to win the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup. They were the highest ranked side in this year’s tournament, to boot. But an opening…

Laryea Kingston always knew Ghana was awash with talent but after several days travelling in northern Ghana with Rexona Ghana’s Be The Next Champ campaign, the former Black Star has become even more convinced. The former Ghana midfielder has travelled to six cities across the country already in search of one Ghanaian player to join the Africa XI that will face Chelsea legend later in the year. Kingston, the chief technical person on the project, has picked 12 players already after what he called “very successful” trials in Wa, Bolga, Tamale, Sunyani, Takoradi and Cape Coast. “It has gone very…

Former Minister of Health Alexander Segbefia has expressed worry about the frequent comparison by members of the government, and more recently Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, between contracts signed in the previous government and cost. According to him, the manner of the comparison where details are not considered is quite unfortunate. Mr Segbefia, who is a former Deputy Chief of Staff, was speaking on TV3’s News 360 on Monday in reaction to Dr Bawumia’s assertion at a conference earlier in the day that a district hospital in Ghana cost $25 million, which is six times more than real value, under…

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Iago Aspas scored a stoppage-time equaliser – with the aid of VAR – as Spain scraped an unconvincing draw with Morocco to top Group B and secure a World Cup last-16 tie against hosts Russia. Youssef En Nesyri – who plays in Spain for Malaga – looked to have won it for Herve Renard’s side when he powered in a superb header from fellow substitute Faycal Fajr’s corner. But Aspas flicked in Dani Carvajal’s low cross to make it 2-2, with referee Ravshan Irmatov initially disallowing the goal before overturning the decision. Spain won the group on goals scored as…

Portugal progressed to the World Cup knockout stages after drawing with Iran in a game full of VAR controversy. Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty for Portugal and was shown a yellow card after a lengthy VAR review for a possible red card. Iran scored a late penalty, given after another video review, and almost snatched a winner in stoppage time which would have seen them not only go through at Portugal’s expense but also top the group, with Spain held to a 2-2 draw by Morocco. Ricardo Quaresma had put Portugal in front with a sensational goal at the end…