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Like a Swiss chocolatier refining the finest cocoa beans from Ghana, Nora Hauptle is on a mission to nurture the country’s raw female talent and lead the Black Queens to the pinnacle of African football.”I always tell them I’m closing the circle because probably the cocoa was exported to Switzerland, we add the milk and now I’m bringing back the chocolate,” the Swiss coach told BBC Sport Africa.Ghana were once seen as Nigeria’s main contenders for dominance on the continent, qualifying for three consecutive Women’s World Cups between 1999 and 2007, but then endured a catastrophic fall from grace.The Black…

Declan Rice recalls ‘nerves’ frayed in the England squad as they prepare to head into the countryA late goal from Jude Bellingham saved England from a second successive defeat at Wembley as Gareth Southgate’s side salvaged a 2-2 draw against Belgium.The Three Lions had fallen behind to a Youri Tielemans goal after Belgium punished two defensive errors in the first half – but Bellingham equalized with the last kick of the game after England dominated the second half.Aston Villa midfielder Tielemans scored twice before half-time, first punishing goalkeeper Jordan Pickford’s woeful clearance, before Romelu Lukaku’s perfect cross set up his…

Ghanaian musician Gyakie shared an old photo of her receiving an award in Class at Mizpah International SchoolSharing a backstory, she said she looked relaxed in the photo because she wanted to play with friends and that the award meant the world to her mother, hence why she was smiling.The photo caused a stir as many talked about her mother, Mrs. Miriam Acheampong’s shoes on that special day.Ghanaian musician Gyakie shared an old photo from her primary school days at Mizpah International School. In the caption of the post, she mentioned that the old photo was taken when she was…

Since then the Nigerian chef Hilda Batchi (real name Hilda Effiong Bassey) broke the Guinness World Record in 2023 for the longest cooking marathon at 93 hours, (in November Irish chef Alan Fisher at 119 hours and 57 minutes), the rise of Guinness World Record attempts has taken over many parts of the African continent. Only in Ghana, 355 submissions were recorded in the Guinness World Records until January 2024, while in Nigeria the body says it recorded approx. 1,572 applications until July 2023, shortly after Bachi’s successful attempt. One such app involved a man who tried to sing for…

Two young ladies living in the countryside showed people their house and the video is going viralThe two ladies responded to a TikTok user who said they wanted to see the inside of their home after sharing a video of the outsideAfter the ladies showed their followers around the interior, many said the house was niceTwo young ladies who live in the countryside showed their followers around their home.First they shared a video of the thatched building and many people were interested in it.The ladies showed the interiors of their thatched house. Photo: TikTok/@africannyako.Source: UGCSomeone asked to be shown the…

Cattle are pictured on a beef farm in Saint-Anicet, Quebec, Canada on March 22, 2024. Photo: Geneviève NORMAND / AFPSource: AFPCanadian farmers say they are baffled by the French Senate’s rejection of the EU-Canada free trade deal last week — as agricultural producers and trade experts suggest the deal mainly benefits Europeans over their North American counterparts .”We’re not satisfied with the deal either,” Canadian farmer Kirk Jackson said.Following its approval by the European Parliament in early 2017, the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) has been provisionally applied since September of that year. European “fantasies” about Canadian agriculture For…

Kwesi Ahoyi, a leading member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has expressed regret that his recent comments about John Mahama and his running mate have given the wrong impression. In a short message of apology to the party and its stakeholders, he said he never intended to pray that His Excellency John Mahama would not complete his four-year term if he wins the 2024 general elections. He therefore offered an unconditional and unqualified apology to the great NDC leader and common man, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, Professor Nana Jane Opoku Agyemang. Read his statement below. I am commenting…

CNN — Brazilian superstar Vinicius Junior broke down in tears in an emotional media interview on Monday, speaking about his experience of racial abuse while playing for Real Madrid in Spain. The 23-year-old has suffered racism from opposition fans in Spain several times in his Madrid career and said he struggled to stay positive and motivated towards football as a result of the abuse. “I just want to play football, but it’s hard to move on… I like playing less and less,” a visibly emotional Vinicius told reporters at the press conference. according to Reutersahead of Brazil’s friendly against Spain…

In 2020, the government of Ghana officially announced its global QR code payment platform. Institutions and banks will enable payments for their customers through the use of QR codes. The platform was launched during the COVID pandemic when most services and businesses were moving towards digital technology. Details The platform, operated by Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems (GhIPSS)allows customers to make instant payments for goods and services from different funding sources (mobile wallets, cards, bank accounts) by scanning a QR code displayed by merchants with their smartphones. The platform is interoperable, meaning customers can use any payment service provider…

Reggae musician Blakk Rasta has shared his thoughts on Funny Face’s mental health crisis and offered solutions to the situation he claims has left him frustrated.According to Blakk Rasta, Funny Face’s driver’s license should have been confiscated and sent to a mental ward the moment his social media rant startedHe also pleaded with Ghanaians to take their mental health seriouslyReggae musician and media personality Black Rasta has weighed in on comedian Funny Face’s recent car accident that left five people in critical condition.Funny Face (left) and Blakk Rasta (right) in the photos. Image credit: @hitz1039fm and @blakkrastaSource: InstagramBlakk Rasta weighs…