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Russia beat Ghana in EUFA International Tourney

In a thrilling display of skill and determination, Russia secured a convincing 3-1 victory over the Black Starlets in the UEFA International Tournament. The match, held in Zenit, showcased the prowess of both teams, but it was Russia who emerged triumphant despite the Black Starlets dominating possession.

The game started with an explosive opening as Vadim Shilov of Russia swiftly found the back of the net just four minutes into the match, sending the Russian fans into a frenzy of celebration. The early goal set the tone for Russia’s quick passing play in the first half.

Shilov continued to make his mark on the game, confidently converting a penalty on the 30th minute, extending Russia’s lead to 2-0. The Russian onslaught didn’t stop there, as Zakhar Chushkin added to the tally just three minutes later with a well-placed strike, putting Russia comfortably ahead 3-0.

Despite being down by three goals, the Black Starlets displayed resilience and determination, never backing down from the challenge. Their efforts were rewarded when Ernest Ofori, who came off the bench, managed to pull one back for the Black Starlets on the 64th minute, scoring a consolation goal that injected a spark of hope into the Ghanaian side.

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Throughout the match, the Black Starlets showed their prowess in possession, dominating both halves of the game. Their control of the ball demonstrated the potential of the Ghana side, who are currently preparing for the upcoming WAFU Zone B U17 tournament in Ghana next month.

Looking ahead, Ghana will aim to bounce back from this defeat as they face Serbia in their next group game on Friday.

With valuable lessons learned from their encounter with Russia, the Black Starlets will undoubtedly be determined to showcase their strength and determination on the field.

The electrifying clash between Russia and Ghana served as a testament to the passion and excitement of international football, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the next thrilling match in the UEFA International Tournament.

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NHIA set to boost its cybersecurity and IT Infrastructure

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), in partnership with a leading private cybersecurity solutions provider in Ghana, CyberHawk Limited, is advancing the Authority’s digital infrastructure to ensure seamless operations.

This is to safeguard the Authority’s digital technologies and maintain the trust of active members of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).

In this context, the NHIA Management Information System (MIS) Directorate in the Head Office, on February 11, 2024, launched a three-day brainstorming session on the organization’s cybersecurity enhancement agenda.

The MIS Directorate Ag. Director, Mr. Daniel Blankson explained that the collaborative meeting aimed to scrutinize the NHIA’s Information Technology architecture, identifying potential risks and gapsto enhance its cybersecurity posture. 

“By leveraging CyberHawk Limited’s expertise, the NHIA seeks to fortify its defenses against cyber threats, protecting sensitive information and maintaining the trust of its members.”

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Mr. Blankson applauded the synergy between the two organizations and underscored the Authority’s commitment to embracing cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions to drive its mission forward.

The Head of Information Security and Standards Unit, in the MIS Directorate, Mr. Ebenezer Hooper, highlighted the Authority’s significant milestone on the digital transformation journey.

According to him, the NHIA is actively engaged in fully adopting and implementing modern digital systems to improve its operations.

He said, “The three-day brainstorming meeting will culminate in the development of a robust IT infrastructure, as well as strategic plans to translate security implementations into tangible IT cost savings for the organization.”

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“There is the need to form a steering committee or IT advisory committee, operated under the Board, so that they can pay more attention in protecting the huge IT investment while ensuring cyber security-related policies are well protected,” he added.

The Project Manager of CyberHawk Limited, Mr. Chetan Narayana Murthy, lauded the collaboration and anticipated that it would empower the NHIA to implement comprehensive cybersecurity measures.

According to him, “This is a huge project that will greatly benefit the NHIA by implementing robust cybersecurity measures, safeguarding their systems, and ultimately protecting the sensitive information of NHIA members and healthcare providers.”

A Senior Manager of IT infrastructure, Mr. David Asare Addo, and his colleague, a Senior Manager of Applications, Mr. Enock Afanyi, with the MIS Directorate, gave an overview of the NHIA’s current technological landscape.

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Present at the meeting were representatives from the Claims, Membership and Regional Operations (MRO), Research, Policy, Monitoring, and Evaluation (RPME), Corporate Affairs, the Audit, Administration, and Human Resource Directorates.

Story By : Vivian Arthur

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Swedru All Blacks back to winning ways, Roshan humble King Faisal

Sekondi Rospak FC made it eight wins in eight successive home games after three second-half goals from John Amoah, Joseph Ntow and Stephen Anthony Kofi. John Amoah opened the scoring in the 55th minute after a barren first half. Joseph Ntow added to the tally in the 56th minute before Stephen Anthony Kofi rounded things up in the 74th minute to give Rospak a 3-0 win over former Premier League side King Faisal.


Elsewhere at Swedru – leaders Swedru All Blacks humbled PAC Academy in an emphatic 2-0 win. Zayat Bubakari scored first for Swedru All Blacks in the 27th minute before Rudolf Junior Nana Kwasi Mensah made it 2-0 in the 34th minute. Swedru All Blacks are top of the table with 36 points – 4 points ahead of second placed Rospak FC.

Meanwhile, Former Premier League side Cape Coast Mysterious Dwarfs recorded their fourth successive home victory after beaten New Edubiase United 2-1 at the Robert Mensah Park. Enoch Odoom struck first for Cape Coast Mysterious Dwarfs in the 19th minute but Steven Asante equalized for New Edubiase United before halftime. After the interval, Godfred Eshun scored from distance in the 65th minute to help Cape Coast Mysterious Dwarfs secure all the points.

Here are the results in Zone Two

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