Author: Krobea

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…

There has not been any curfew imposed on any area in the Greater Accra Region, police have stated. Besides, no traditional leader has the power to impose curfews, the state law enforcement agency added. This comes in the wake of an announcement in some parts of Accra that traders and residents should be indoors before 7:30pm on Monday. It is unclear who sanctioned the announcement but an out-broadcast van was seen in areas such as Mamprobi and Accra Central making the announcement during the day. But speaking on TV3’s News 360 on Monday, Chief Superintendent Kwesi Ofori, who is the…

Russia’s impressive start to the World Cup ended as they had a man sent off and were easily defeated by Uruguay, whose victory means they top Group A. There was a party atmosphere around the scorching Samara Arena before kick-off, with fans having travelled from all over the country keen to share in the good feeling surrounding their national team. Russia had scored eight goals in sweeping victories over Saudi Arabia and Egypt and were already guaranteed to progress, but they went behind in their final group match after only 10 minutes when Luis Suarez drilled in a clever low…

Mohamed Salah scored his second goal of the World Cup but Egypt ended their campaign pointless with defeat by Saudi Arabia at Volgograd Arena. The Liverpool forward gave Egypt the lead with a brilliant lob over keeper Yasser Al-Mosailem in the 22nd minute. Egypt’s Essam El Hadary, 45, became the oldest player to feature at a World Cup and saved Fahad Al Muwallad’s penalty. However, he could not stop Salman Al Faraj’s spot-kick and was beaten again by Salem Al Dawsari with seconds left. El Hadary makes history, saves pen… but ends up on losing side It was an opening…