Ghanaians across Massachusetts celebrate Ghana’s draw against England in the World Cup
While the draw may not count officially as a victory, it felt like a win.
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Immigrants from Ghana who now call Worcester home are galvanized by the World Cup
As Ghana competes in the World Cup, Ghanaians in Worcester are using the tournament to celebrate community and identity.
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Following pushback on the high prices, the prices for shuttles to New Jersey matches were recently dropped for fans traveling to the games from New York.
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