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Abesim Murder: Richard Appiah Sentenced to Life Imprisonment

The Criminal Court 1 of the High Court in Accra has sentenced former footballer Richard Appiah to life imprisonment for the murder of two boys at Abesim in the Bono Region. The sentence follows a unanimous guilty verdict returned by a seven-member jury after the conclusion of the trial. Presiding …

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Former Footballer Richard Appiah Convicted of Murdering Two Children in Abesim

A jury has unanimously found former footballer Richard Appiah guilty of murder in connection with the killing of two children in Abesim in the Bono Region. The case, which shocked the nation, involved the deaths of Appiah’s stepbrother and two other children aged between 12 and 15 years. Following a …

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US Embassy cautions Ghanaians against visa overstays ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

The United States Embassy in Accra has warned Ghanaians planning to travel to the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to strictly adhere to U.S. immigration laws and avoid overstaying their visas. Addressing the media on Friday, February 20, the Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Ghana, …

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Hearts of Oak End Kotoko’s Super Clash Run with 10-Man Victory in Kumasi

Accra Hearts of Oak ended their 175-day wait for victory over Asante Kotoko with a determined 1-0 win at the Baba Yara Stadium in the Ghana Premier League. The decisive moment came in the 13th minute when Hearts grabbed the only goal of the match to stun the home crowd …

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Joan Laporta resigns as FC Barcelona president ahead of board elections

FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta has officially resigned from his position to enable him to contest the club’s upcoming Board of Directors elections scheduled for March 15. The resignation was formalised during an ordinary meeting of the club’s Board of Directors held on Monday, at which the official call for …

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Kamaldeen Sulemana scores as Atalanta thrash Juventus to reach Coppa Italia semifinals

The quarterfinal encounter, played on Wednesday, February 5, 2026, at the New Balance Arena in Bergamo, saw Atalanta comfortably dispatch the Italian giants, with Sulemana making a decisive impact after coming off the bench. Atalanta opened the scoring in the 27th minute when striker Gianluca Scamacca calmly converted from the …

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Antoine Semenyo matches Man City record as Spurs draw dents Premier League title hopes

Antoine Semenyo continued his impressive start to life at Manchester City after matching a long-standing club record during Sunday’s 2-2 Premier League draw with Tottenham Hotspur. The Ghanaian winger became only the second player to score in four of his first five Premier League appearances for Manchester City, a feat …

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Senegal coach Pape Thiaw declines fundraiser after CAF sanctions

Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw has expressed gratitude to supporters for their solidarity following sanctions imposed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) but has urged that fundraisers organised in his name be redirected to more pressing humanitarian needs. In a message to the public, Thiaw thanked Senegalese fans for …

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CAF sanctions Senegal and Morocco over AFCON 2025 final incidents, confirms Senegal as champions

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has handed down unprecedented sanctions to Senegal and Morocco following incidents during the AFCON 2025 final, while officially confirming Senegal as champions of the tournament. In a statement issued after a disciplinary review, CAF imposed heavy fines and suspensions on both teams for misconduct …

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Antoine Semenyo Scores Again as Man City Beat Wolves, Extends Fine Club Form

Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo continued his impressive start to life at Manchester City after scoring in the club’s 2-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers in the English Premier League. The 26-year-old returned to action after missing City’s shock 3-1 defeat to Bodo-Glimt in the UEFA Champions League, a competition he is …

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