NINE AFRICAN COUNTRIES RECORDED THE HIGHEST CANADIAN VISITOR VISA REVECTION RATES AHEAD OF THE 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP

Highest visa rejection rates (2026 World Cup)

 1. 🇨🇩 DRC - Refusal Rate: 96.1% - Approved: 15 - Refused: 370 - Total Processed: 385

2. 🇰🇪 Kenya - Refusal Rate: 91.1% - Approved: 20 - Refused: 205 - Total Processed: 225

3. 🇬🇭 Ghana - Refusal Rate: 89.3% - Approved: 185 - Refused: 1,540 - Total Processed: 1,725

4. 🇨🇲 Cameroon - Refusal Rate: 87.0% - Approved: 15 - Refused: 100 - Total Processed: 115

5. 🇳🇬 Nigeria - Refusal Rate: 86.0% - Approved: 110 - Refused: 675 - Total Processed: 785

6. 🇸🇳 Senegal - Refusal Rate: 85.3% - Approved: 25 - Refused: 145 - Total Processed: 170

7. 🇪🇹 Ethiopia - Refusal Rate: 78.6% - Approved: 30 - Refused: 110 - Total Processed: 140

8. 🇩🇿 Algeria - Refusal Rate: 73.5% - Approved: 65 - Refused: 180 - Total Processed: 245

9. 🇪🇬 Egypt - Refusal Rate: 59.1% - Approved: 225 - Refused: 325 - Total Processed: 550

Source: CTVNews/Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

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GHANAIAN LEGEND'S DAUGHTER IS A RISING SOCCER WONDER KID

Ghana’s Legend Andre Ayew’s Daughter Inaya (13) enrolled at the New Dortmund International Academy in Accra,Ghana. 

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AS ANTOINE SEMENYO LEAVES BOURNEMOUTH TO JOIN MANCHESTER CITY, WILL HE STILL START WITH THE CHERRIES TONIGHT?

Bournemouth fans will be gutted to be losing one of their best players to the Premier League elite.

Antoine Semenyo has a medical booked in at Manchester City, ahead of a £65m move, and the deal is expected to be done by this weekend.

The Ghana international, 26, joined the Cherries from Bristol City in January 2023 and signed a new contract last summer - which included the £65m release clause that activated on January 1.

Antoine Semenyo will be joining Manchester City, subject to a medical. | Getty Images

His prolific efforts on the south coast had garnered attention from all the top teams, including Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham, but it was Manchester City that Semenyo had his heart set on.

When some players move during a transfer window, the fans are robbed of a proper goodbye. But for Semenyo, that won’t be the case.

His medical is apparently booked in after tonight’s (January 7) game against Tottenham, meaning the winger will have one final game in the red and black kit.

Speaking at a press conference before the deal was confirmed, Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola said: “It could be the last game - it is my personal opinion as I understand the market and the noise but there is nothing agreed right now.

“He, right now, is our player and I hope it continues.”

So far this season, Semenyo has scored nine goals and assisted three for his teammates.

- David George

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VILLAREAL SIGNS MIDFIELDER THOMAS PARTEY AFTER HE GETS BAIL ON RAPE CHARGES

AP

VILLARREAL, Spain (AP) — Spanish soccer club Villarreal signed midfielder Thomas Partey on Thursday, two days after he was granted bail on rape charges in England.

Villarreal said the 32-year-old Ghana international, who became a free agent when his Arsenal contract expired in June, has joined “for the 2025-26 season.”

The club’s announcement touted Partey’s on-field attributes before turning to his legal case.

“The player firmly maintains his innocence and denies all charges against him. The club respects the fundamental principle of the presumption of innocence and will await the outcome of the judicial process, which will be responsible for clarifying the facts of the case,” Villarreal’s statement said. “Due to the law in England in relation to ongoing proceedings the club is unable to comment further.”

AP

Partey was granted bail Tuesday after appearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London charged with five counts of rape. He has also been charged with one count of sexual assault. The alleged offenses, between 2021-22, relate to three women.

Villarreal added that it “wishes to clearly reiterate its strong commitment to respect and diversity and firmly condemns any act of violence in all its forms, including gender-based violence, discrimination, racism, xenophobia, or any behavior that undermines the dignity of individuals.”

- AP

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IVORY COAST VS. GHANA | 1992 AFCON

Ghana's black stars stand in skipper Tonny Baffoe, and his ivorian counterpart St-Joseph Gadji Celi observes pleasantries exchange tradition before kick of the Afcon 1992 final match in a sold out De l' Amitie Stadium, Dakar, Senegal.

Ivory Coast edged out Ayew less Ghana 11-10, in a marathon post match spot kicks after a goalless stalemate to bag home their first continental championship title.

The famed shootout notably stood loud as it was the first time every player in the field participated in a major international final.

The longest penalty shootout in the history of the Afcon championship would coincidentally, much later on involve the same Ivory Coast against Cameroon in Egypt 2006 quarter final duel where it took a total of 23 shots before Didier Drogba inspired Cote d' ivoire  saw off the stubborn indomitable lions.

- Philip Muhama

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AFRICA'S MOST SUCCESSFUL CLUBS

 

1. Al Ahly 🇪🇬 - 150 trophies

2. Kaizer Chiefs 🇿🇦 - 93 trophies

3. CS Mindelense 🇨🇻 - 88 trophies

4. Asante Kotoko 🇬🇭 - 83 trophies

5. Hearts of Oak 🇬🇭 - 80 trophies

6. Zamalek 🇪🇬 - 79 trophies

7. ASEC Mimosas 🇨🇮 - 71 trophies

8. Esperance 🇹🇳 - 66 trophies

9. Saint George SC 🇪🇹 - 64 trophies

10. Stade Malien 🇲🇱 - 59 trophies

11. Africa Sports 🇨🇮 - 58 trophies

12. Simba SC 🇹🇿 - 54 trophies

13. Wydad Casablanca 🇲🇦 - 53 trophies

14. Young Africans SC 🇹🇿 - 51 trophies

15. Mufulira Wanderers 🇿🇲 - 49 trophies

16. Gor Mahia 🇰🇪, Nkana FC 🇿🇲 - 48 trophies each

18. Orlando Pirates 🇿🇦 - 46 trophies

19. Sporting Praia 🇨🇻 - 45 trophies

20. Wallidan FC 🇬🇲 - 44 trophies

21. Nyasa Big Bullets 🇲🇼 - 43 trophies

22. Dynamos 🇿🇼, Etoile Filante 🇧🇫 - 42 trophies each

24. Mamelodi Sundowns 🇿🇦 - 41 trophies

25. APR FC 🇷🇼 - 40 trophies

26. Raja Casablanca 🇲🇦, Club Africain 🇹🇳 - 39 trophies each

28. Al-Merrikh SC 🇸🇩, TP Mazembe🇨🇩 - 38 trophies each

30. Al Hilal Omdurman 🇸🇩, Etoile du Sahel 🇹🇳, Horoya AC 🇬🇳, Petro de Luanda 🇦🇴 - 37 trophies each.

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