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BULLS CROWNED CHAMPIONS IN RUGBY LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP

The climax of the 2019 Rugby League Federation Championship saw a lot of passion and commitment on the match day. The University of Ghana Rugby Field hosted the match day 6 fixtures between Pirates and Panthers, with Bulls and Skolars coming up thereafter. The league table which had the Bulls sitting on top and the Skolars in a daunting Chase ...

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How teacher died, a day to marriage ceremony

Friends and family of Pearl Sedinam Lulu are yet to come to terms with her mysterious death. Pearl who is a female teacher in Golokwati in the Afadjato South District was scheduled to get married to one Mawufemor Kosi Wampah before her untimely death last Friday, July 5, 2019. A friend of the deceased who wished to remain anonymous explained ...

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Big rain and big wreck lead to Haley’s 1st career Cup win

Big rain and big wreck lead to Haley's 1st career Cup win

NASCAR Cup Series race at Daytona International Speedway starting early amid rain threat. Fans walk through the Fan Zone during a weather delay of activities before the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, July 6, 2019, in Daytona Beach, Fla. By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) – Teeth chattering, hands shaking, ...

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AFCON 2019 is my last Tournament- Mikel Obi

Captain John Mikel Obi has vowed to make his last Africa Cup of Nations one to remember for Nigeria and believes his presence in the squad could be a crucial factor in their bid for success. The midfielder, 32, concedes this will certainly be his last appearance on the continental showpiece event and possibly for Nigeria. “It’s been an amazing ...

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Messi needs to have more respect, says Brazil boss Tite

Messi needs to have more respect, says Brazil boss Tite

Brazil’s coach believes Argentina’s superstar needed to show more grace in defeat after his antics at the Copa America After Lionel Messi recently claimed the Copa America was set up for Brazil , Selecao coach Tite has hit out at the Barcelona star, claiming he needs to show more respect and accept when he is beaten. Having seen Argentina lose to Brazil in the semi-finals, before being sent off against Chile in ...

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Unsmiling Pogba and Lukaku pictured on Manchester United’s pre-season tour to Australia

Unsmiling Pogba and Lukaku pictured on Manchester United's pre-season tour to Australia

The Red Devils stars didn’t appear to share the enthusiasm of some of their teammates Paul Pogba and Romelu Lukaku have been photographed heading on Manchester United‘s tour of Asia, despite speculation of transfers away from Old Trafford. Both players were named in the Red Devils squad list released on Sunday, but it remained to be seen whether they would actually depart ...

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Afcon 2019: Mensah shrugs off Ghana favourites tag ahead of Tunisia clash

Afcon 2019: Mensah shrugs off Ghana favourites tag ahead of Tunisia clash

The Columbus Crew centre-back looks ahead to their tie against the Carthage Eagles at the biennial championship Ghana defender Jonathan Mensah has stated the Black Stars will give everything to make the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, ahead of their Round of 16 encounter with Tunisia on Monday. On the search for their fifth continental title, James Kwesi Appiah’s men must overcome ...

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Ayew, Ghana’s mister consistent

Ayew, Ghana's mister consistent

The Black Stars and the Carthage Eagles are set to battle it out for a place in the next round of the continental championship With the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt certainly not short on surprises, an interesting match awaits at the Ismailia Stadium where four-time champions Ghana face one-time winners Tunisia in the last Round of 16 fixture on Monday. The bookmakers have tipped the ...

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Afcon 2019: Ghana v Tunisia: Squad News & Match Preview

Afcon 2019: Ghana v Tunisia: Squad News & Match Preview

The Black Stars and the Carthage Eagles are set to battle it out for a place in the next round of the continental championship With the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt certainly not short on surprises, an interesting match awaits at the Ismailia Stadium where four-time champions Ghana face one-time winners Tunisia in the last Round of 16 fixture on Monday. The bookmakers have tipped the ...

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Yaya Toure signs for Chinese second tier club Qingdao

Former Barcelona and Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has joined Chinese second tier club Qingdao Huanghai, the League One leaders announced on social media on Wednesday. The former Ivory Coast international, who has not played since December following a three-month stint with Olympiakos in Greece, is expected to make his debut on Saturday when Qingdao host Zhejiang Greentown. The 36-year-old was ...

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