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Daara Backs Partey Move to Saudi Riches
Ibrahim Sannie Daara wants Thomas Partey to chase the Saudi Arabian riches. The former Ghana Football Association Communications Director believes the midfielder should take the money from the Middle East. Partey became a free agent after Arsenal refused to extend his deal beyond five years. The 31-year-old player has multiple options across Europe and Saudi Arabia. Daara thinks the financial rewards from Saudi clubs make the most sense for someone at this stage of their career. Al Hilal and Al-Ahli have emerged as the frontrunners among Saudi Arabian teams chasing Partey. Barcelona, Galatasaray, and Fenerbahce represent the European competition for his signature. French and Italian clubs have also joined the pursuit according to...
Chelsea Sets Sights on Erratic Kudus with Deep Pockets
Former Manchester United scout Mick Brown believes Mohammed Kudus will leave West Ham United for Chelsea during the summer transfer window. The Ghanaian midfielder has caught the attention of both Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur. Chelsea wants to add more attacking players to help manager Enzo Maresca build a stronger team. The club has already brought Joao Pedro and Jamie Gittens to Stamford Bridge. Brown thinks Chelsea will continue spending money on new signings. Brown admits he worries about Kudus maintaining good form throughout entire seasons. The 24-year-old player scored 14 goals during his first campaign at West Ham but managed just five goals last season. West Ham originally wanted around 80 million pounds for their star...
Brown says Kudus, Gotta Move On From West Ham
West Ham star Mohammed Kudus will probably leave the London club this summer according to former chief scout Mick Brown. The Ghana winger signed a five-year deal back in August 2023 but has caught the eye of Chelsea and Tottenham. Both Premier League rivals want to snap up the talented 24-year-old before the transfer window closes. Brown worked at Manchester United for more than ten years during their golden period and knows talent when he sees it. He believes West Ham will sell Kudus even though they paid good money for him. Chelsea has already signed Joao Pedro and Jamie Gittens but wants more attacking players for manager Enzo Maresca. The Blues have deep pockets and seem ready to spend whatever it takes to build their squad...
Hohoe United Finna Roll Wit Rahim Bashiru as Coach
Hohoe United has nearly locked down their next head coach for the upcoming season. The freshly promoted Ghana Premier League team wants Rahim Bashiru to lead them when they start playing top-level football. Club officials decided that current coach Osei Shaibu does not have what it takes to handle premier league action. They believe Bashiru brings the right skills and experience to guide their squad. The Volta Region club made this choice after careful consideration of their coaching needs. Several other coaches caught the attention of Hohoe United during their search process. Bismark Mensah, Prosper Narteh Ogum, and Yaw Acheampong all entered discussions with the club management. None of these talks led to any final deals between the...
Antoine Semenyo Commits to Bournemouth Until 2030
Antoine Semenyo has put pen to paper on a fresh contract with AFC Bournemouth that will keep him at the club until 2030. The Ghana striker made the move from Bristol City back in 2023 and has become a crucial part of the team. At just 25 years old, he has already made a huge impact for the Cherries. The forward spoke about his happiness with the new deal and his excitement about staying with the club. He praised everyone at Bournemouth from supporters to coaching staff and his fellow players. Semenyo talked about how much he has developed since arriving at the south coast club. He mentioned feeling thrilled to return for pre-season training with his teammates. The striker highlighted what a special place Bournemouth is to work and play...
Antoine Semenyo Commits Long-Term Future to Bournemouth
Antoine Semenyo has put pen to paper on a fresh deal with Bournemouth. The Ghana striker chose to stay at Vitality Stadium despite strong moves from Manchester United and Tottenham. Both Premier League giants wanted to snap up the talented forward during the summer transfer window. Semenyo decided his future lies with the Cherries after careful consideration. The 25-year-old has become a fan favorite since joining the south coast club. Tiago Pinto loves what he sees from the African ace. The football chief believes Semenyo plays a massive part in the team's recent success. Pinto thinks the striker fits perfectly into their long-term plans at the stadium. He feels excited about what they can achieve together moving forward. The...
Ethiopia Routes Electricity Through Kenya to Tanzania
Ethiopia just made history when it sent power across borders to reach Tanzania for the very first time. The African nation used Kenya's massive electrical highways to deliver the juice straight to its southern neighbor. Power company bosses watched as electricity flowed through the 400-kilovolt transmission lines that connect the three countries. The test run pushed electricity levels from 225 megawatts all the way up to 262 megawatts without any problems. John Mativo from Kenya Electricity Transmission Company said the trial worked perfectly. Kenya acts like the middleman in this groundbreaking power deal between Ethiopia and Tanzania. The country's electrical grid became the bridge that links these African nations together for energy...
Mobile Data Spurs Credit Access and Well-Being in Kenya
Researchers from Harvard Business School and University of California Berkeley just proved something amazing about poor people and money. They studied over 20,000 Kenyans who applied for small loans through their phones. The scientists worked with a digital lender called Tala to track what happened to borrowers after they received approval. People who got approved for these tiny loans actually became more successful than those who got rejected. The study completely flips what most experts believe about lending money to low-income families. The approved borrowers showed incredible improvements across multiple areas of their lives. They became 24 percent more likely to find jobs or start their businesses compared to rejected applicants...
Everyday, Kenyans Own Cloud Servers with Siscom Nodes
A tech company called Siscom just launched something that lets regular Kenyans buy pieces of computer servers. People can invest as little as 20,000 shillings and earn money when companies rent these machines. The servers sit inside special buildings around Kenya and power apps, websites, and artificial intelligence programs. Derrick Gakuu from Siscom says ordinary citizens can finally profit from the technology boom happening across Africa. The idea works just like buying rental property but with computers instead of houses. Kenya faces a massive problem with computer infrastructure that costs the country billions each year. Local startups pay 60 percent more for cloud services compared to businesses in America, China, and India. This...
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