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Germany detains Gambian driver of Jammeh’s ‘hit-squad unit’

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– – A Gambian man has been detained in Germany for alleged role in some killings under ex-president Yahya Jammeh. The man Bai L, according to German police is suspected of participating in crimes against humanity while serving as driver for the feared paramilitary unit of Jammeh. He is accused of driving officers from the paramilitary unit known as the… Read More
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FIFA Forward pushes futsal's rise in Lithuania

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FIFA Forward Programme aiding futsal in Lithuania ahead of FIFA Futsal World Cup Women’s and U-19 national teams created Training possible despite COVID-19 restrictions The FIFA Forward Programme is supporting the Lithuania national team as the country prepares to host the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2021™, and is also helping to develop the sport across the nation. To that end,… Read More
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Six: The World Cup is the dream of all Guineans

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Guinea have never graced the FIFA World Cup Syli Nationale are in a qualifying group with Morocco, Sudan and Guinea-Bissau Coach Didier Six assesses their chances of making history Guinea’s youth teams have competed on the world stage on multiple occasions, participating at the FIFA U-20 World Cup twice (Japan 1979 and Korea Republic 2017) and no fewer than four… Read More
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Stocklasa making his mark with Liechtenstein

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Martin Stocklasa has made history FIFA.com speaks with Liechtenstein’s new head coach World Cup qualification begins later this month against teams including Germany On 3 December 2020, the Liechtenstein Football Association made history not on the pitch but off it, as Martin Stocklasa became the first Liechtensteiner to coach the national team. “Getting the opportunity to coach a national side… Read More
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Book Review: My Media Journey

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– – Book Author: Robert Nii Arday Clegg Publisher: Self-Published Pages: 300 Reviewer: Ace Anan Ankomah This exciting and exhilarating book is dedicated to Robert’s mother, “Auntie Christie.” The author is unabashed, forthright, says it as it is, takes no prisoners, and bars no holds. – – We are transported through an unfulfilled desire to study in Warwick University, twice… Read More
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Tanzania police makes arrests over missing president rumour

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But Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa rejected those reports saying “Tanzanians should be at peace. Your president is around, healthy, working hard. To spread rumours that he is sick is just an outcome of hate.” – – The prime minister added that the president has been busy at work indoors reviewing files. “I have decided to say this to give hope to Tanzanians… Read More
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Nsame: Benzema an inspiration in beefing up my game

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Jean-Pierre Nsame named Swiss championship Player of the Year for last two seasons The constantly improving Cameroonian has scored 33 goals in 38 matches in 2020 He hopes to be judged on his performances and finally get his chance with the Indomitable Lions Robert Lewandowski, Cristiano Ronaldo, Romelu Lukaku and Ciro Immobile are the only players in the world to… Read More
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Ghana’s top artistes Samini and Stonebwoy banter over Grammys

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– – Two of Ghana’s leading Dancehall musicians, Samini and Stonebwoy have engaged in a banter on social media. The banter was sparked by news of Nigerian musicians, Burna Boy and Wizkid winning awards at the 2021 Grammys. Burna Boy won the Best Global Music Album category while Wizkid won the Best Music Video for his song with Beyoncé; Brown… Read More
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Ugandan politician Bobi Wine arrested for protesting

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– – Ugandan opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has been arrested in the capital, Kampala. The former presidential candidate was leading a team of MPs from his party, the National Unity Platform, in a protest on Monday. Bobi Wine and his fellow politicians were protesting the arrests and disappearances of their supporters in the lead up… Read More
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New Zealand helping female coaches crack glass ceiling 

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New Zealand Football hosting local Female Coach Mentorship Programme Well-known names, including international Katie Duncan, among 2021 participants Opportunity to alter perceptions and create role models ahead of 2023 World Cup Despite some incremental change over the past decade, the world of football coaching has largely been dominated by men. Just three females were in senior coaching roles at the… Read More
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