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PSG show resilience to beat Bayern with nine men
Paris Saint-Germain shocked everyone when they beat Bayern Munich with just nine players on the field. The French champions won 2-1 after two of their players received red cards late during the match. Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma made several amazing saves to keep his team ahead. PSG will face Real Madrid next where they will meet former teammate Kylian Mbappe. The victory sends them closer to winning the Club World Cup trophy. Captain Marquinhos said his team showed incredible fighting spirit against Bayern Munich. He told reporters that winning games becomes much harder when you lose players during matches. The Brazilian defender praised his teammates for sticking together when things looked difficult. Luis Enrique has taught the...
Asante Kotoko rally to beat Hearts of Oak 2-1 in President's Cup
Asante Kotoko stunned their biggest rivals Hearts of Oak with a dramatic comeback victory at Accra Sports Stadium. The Porcupine Warriors snatched the 2025 President's Cup trophy after turning around a losing position. Hearts dominated early and took the lead through Hamza Issah's goal after 27 minutes. Kotoko goalkeeper Mohammed Camara made a terrible error that gave Hearts their advantage. The Phobians looked comfortable and controlled the first half completely. Everything changed when the teams returned for the second period. Peter Amidu Acquah smashed home the equalizer just seven minutes after the restart. His shot bounced off Hearts defender Konadu Yiadom and found the back of the net. Kwame Opoku put Kotoko ahead just one minute...
Government to present Scholarship Authority Bill to Parliament
Ghana's Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu shocked everyone when he announced major changes coming to student scholarships. The government will bring the Scholarship Authority Bill to Parliament next week to stop corrupt practices. Political connections and family favors have ruined the scholarship system for years. Deserving students lost out because they lacked powerful friends. The new bill will create fair rules that help qualified students instead of connected ones. President John Dramani Mahama launched the No Fees Stress Policy at a college ceremony last Friday. The policy removes tuition fees for all first-year students at public universities and colleges across Ghana. Students with disabilities will receive even more help with...
Mistakenly declared dead, Madina UN pilgrim returns home alive
People in Madina UN could not believe their eyes when Fatima Kassim walked back into her neighborhood. The woman had been declared dead during her religious trip to Saudi Arabia. Her family already buried her according to Islamic customs after getting an official death certificate from Ghana's office there. Relatives were still mourning her loss when she showed up at home on Wednesday. Some neighbors actually ran away because they thought they were seeing a ghost. Fatima's return shocked everyone who knew about her funeral. Her family members felt happy and confused at the same time. One relative said the whole situation felt like magic because nobody could understand what happened. The mix-up started when two Ghanaian women ended up...
Stray bullet kills student at Bimbilla fire festival
A teenage girl died when someone fired a gun during a traditional celebration last Saturday night. Fatima went to Bimbilla Senior High School and was enjoying the Fire Festival with other people from her town. A bullet hit her neck and killed her right away. Security officers took her body to the hospital after the shooting happened. The festival was supposed to be fun but turned deadly instead. People at the festival were shooting guns and setting off dangerous things even though officials told them not to. The Municipal Security Council had warned everyone to stay safe and avoid using weapons. Witnesses said the scene was crazy with people firing guns everywhere. Officials had tried to stop this kind of dangerous behavior before the...
MiDA to apply MCC Compact models to Ghana's Grow24 initiative
Ghana's farm boss Alexander Kofi-Mensah Mould spilled the beans about a massive food project. The Millennium Development Authority chief revealed how his team will help transform the country's agriculture. President John Dramani Mahama just launched something called Grow24 that could change everything. The plan focuses on the Volta Economic Corridor project that wants to water over two million hectares of land. MiDA will take charge of making this huge farming dream come true. The agency already proved itself with a giant $547 million American-funded project. They spent $189 million just on farming improvements and land programs. Mould says his crew learned exactly what works and what doesn't during those years. Land preparation, water...
NACOC seizes 738 cannabis parcels at Accra airport
Drug busters caught crooks red-handed at Ghana's main airport last Friday. The Narcotics Control Commission found 738 blocks of weed stuffed inside 40 boxes marked as regular food. These sneaky dealers planned to ship the drugs straight to Britain. Airport workers at Swissport Terminal had no clue what was really inside those innocent-looking packages. The bust happened after weeks of secret watching and detective work. Police grabbed two suspects but two others got away. Lincoln Nii Okaija and Kate Davidson are still running free from the law. Cops want anyone with tips about these fugitives to speak up fast. Davidson goes by the street name Esi and authorities really want to catch her. Both suspects face serious jail time if they get...
Ackeem Auguste led the West Indies Academy with 296 runs
Young cricket star Ackeem Auguste smashed his way to the top during recent matches between West Indies Academy and Sri Lanka Emerging Players. The 22-year-old left-handed opener from Saint Lucia dominated the competition with his explosive batting. He racked up 296 runs across all formats, leaving everyone else behind. His powerful hitting included nine massive sixes that had spectators cheering. Auguste also recorded the highest individual score of 82 for the West Indies Academy team. The action took place at two premier cricket venues during June 2025. Coolidge Cricket Ground and Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Ground hosted the intense battles. Two four-day unofficial Test matches and three 50-over games kept fans on the edge of their...
CFMoto 450MT aims to redefine the mid-size adventure touring market
CFMoto just launched their new 450MT motorcycle for adventure riders who love exploring. The bike targets people wanting to ride both city streets and rough trails without breaking the bank. This machine packs a 449.5cc twin-cylinder motor that runs smooth as butter. The engine uses special balancing tricks to keep vibrations away from riders. Adventure seekers can tackle any terrain with confidence on this versatile machine. The fuel tank holds 17.5 liters of gas for those long road trips across the country. Riders never have to worry about running out of juice during epic journeys. The motorcycle comes loaded with helpful safety features like traction control that prevents wheel spin. Both new riders and seasoned veterans can handle...
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