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Match officials for Matchweek 5

17 Sep 2024

Fixture amendments for October’s Premier League matches
The match officials for Matchweek 5 of the 2024/25 Premier League season have been appointed.

Saturday 21 September
London Stadium, London
West Ham11:30
Chelsea

Referee: Sam Barrott. Assistants: Lee Betts, Wade Smith. Fourth official: Craig Pawson. VAR: Stuart Attwell. Assistant VAR: Ian Hussin.

Saturday 21 September
Villa Park, Birmingham
Aston Villa14:00
Wolves

Referee: Tim Robinson. Assistants: Tim Wood, Steve Meredith. Fourth official: Tom Nield. VAR: Paul Tierney. Assistant VAR: Neil Davies.

Saturday 21 September
Craven Cottage, London
Fulham14:00
Newcastle

Referee: Peter Bankes. Assistants: Eddie Smart, Nick Greenhalgh. Fourth official: Leigh Doughty. VAR: Rob Jones. Assistant VAR: Mark Scholes.

Saturday 21 September
King Power Stadium, Leicester
Leicester14:00
Everton

Referee: Darren England. Assistants: Gary Beswick, Adam Nunn. Fourth official: Geoff Eltringham. VAR: Michael Salisbury. Assistant VAR: Natalie Aspinall.

Saturday 21 September
Anfield, Liverpool
Liverpool14:00
Bournemouth

Referee: Tony Harrington. Assistants: Marc Perry, Derek Eaton. Fourth official: Bobby Madley. VAR: Graham Scott. Assistant VAR: Sian Massey-Ellis.

Saturday 21 September
St. Mary’s Stadium, Southampton
Southampton14:00
Ipswich

Referee: Sam Allison. Assistants: Scott Ledger, Mat Wilkes. Fourth official: Anthony Taylor. VAR: Jarred Gillett. Assistant VAR: James Mainwaring.

Saturday 21 September
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
Spurs14:00
Brentford

Referee: John Brooks. Assistants: Simon Bennett, Dan Robathan. Fourth official: Oli Langford. VAR: Alex Chilowicz. Assistant VAR: Darren Cann.

Saturday 21 September
Selhurst Park, London
Crystal Palace16:30
Man Utd

Referee: David Coote. Assistants: Nick Hopton, Craig Taylor. Fourth official: Darren Bond. VAR: Chris Kavanagh. Assistant VAR: Akil Howson.

Sunday 22 September
American Express Stadium, Falmer
Brighton13:00
Nott’m Forest

Referee: Rob Jones. Assistants: Neil Davies, Akil Howson. Fourth official: Anthony Taylor. VAR: Peter Bankes. Assistant VAR: Simon Long.

Sunday 22 September
Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Man City15:30
Arsenal

Referee: Michael Oliver (pictured). Assistants: Stuart Burt, Dan Cook. Fourth official: Andy Madley. VAR: John Brooks. Assistant VAR: Richard West.

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Parliament Approves $300 Million World Bank Facility to Transform Secondary Education

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Published: July 21, 2026

Published at: 7: 53Pm

By Saibu Terry

Parliament has approved a US$300 million credit facility between the Government of Ghana and the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank Group to support the country’s secondary education sector.

The financing will be used to implement the Secondary Education for Transformation for Access, Relevance and Results for Jobs Project, which seeks to expand access to quality secondary education while improving learning outcomes and employability.

Presenting the Finance Committee’s report to the House, Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Isaac Adongo, explained that the facility is designed to increase equitable access to secondary education, eliminate the double-track system, and enhance the quality and labour-market relevance of both secondary and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes.

According to him, the project will help strengthen Ghana’s education system by ensuring that students acquire the knowledge and skills needed to meet the demands of the modern job market.

Following the approval, the Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, expressed appreciation to Parliament for endorsing the agreement. He noted that the funding would play a significant role in strengthening Ghana’s education system and advancing the government’s efforts to provide accessible, relevant, and quality secondary education for all.

The approval marks a major investment in Ghana’s education sector and is expected to support ongoing reforms aimed at improving infrastructure, expanding access, enhancing teaching and learning, and better preparing students for employment and national development.

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Abdul Fatawu Issahaku Completes Permanent Move to Ipswich Town

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Published: July 21, 2026

Published at: 4:47Pm

BY Saibu Terry

Ghana international winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku has completed a permanent transfer from Leicester City to Ipswich Town, signing a five-year contract with the newly promoted Premier League club.

Ipswich Town confirmed the signing on Monday, announcing that the 22-year-old has joined the club for an undisclosed fee after successfully completing the transfer from Leicester City. 

Fatawu, who impressed during his spell at Leicester and represented Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, is expected to add pace, creativity, and attacking flair to Kieran McKenna’s side as they prepare for the new Premier League campaign. 

The move marks another significant step in the career of the Black Stars winger, who has established himself as one of Ghana’s brightest attacking talents.

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Sankara Nationals FC Appoint Abubakari Nassam as New Head Coach

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Published: July 21, 2026

Published at: 4:21Pm

Story by Saibu Terry

Sankara Nationals FC have officially announced the appointment of experienced tactician Abubakari Nassam as the club’s new Head Coach ahead of the 2026/27 Access Bank Division One League season.

The Yendi-based club confirmed the appointment in an official statement, expressing confidence that Coach Nassam’s vast coaching experience will strengthen the team’s ambitions for the upcoming campaign.

Coach Nassam joins Sankara Nationals after successful spells with both the men’s and women’s teams of FC Samartex, as well as Steadfast FC. His experience across different levels of Ghanaian football is expected to provide the technical leadership needed as the club prepares for another competitive Division One League season.

The club welcomed the new manager with a warm message, saying: “We are delighted to unveil Coach Abubakari Nassam as the new Head Coach of Sankara Nationals FC. We are confident that the wealth of experience he has gained over the years will be a tremendous asset as we prepare for the upcoming Access Bank Division One League season. Welcome to the Sankara Nationals FC family, Coach. Amaraaba Coach!”

Supporters of the “Warriors of SankaraYili” will be hoping Nassam’s appointment marks the beginning of a successful era as the club targets a strong performance in the new Division One League season.

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