Author: Kenneth Abban Jnr

Ghana coach, Chris Hughton has said Angola can cause a problem for the Black Stars in today’s encounter.[ads2] Ghana will host Angola in first leg of the 2023 AFCON qualifiers at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi on Thursday evening before the reverse fixture in Luanda on March 27, 2023. Even though Ghana has been touted favorite to win the crucial encounter this evening, Chris Hughton believes Angola have a strong squad capable of causing a mayhem at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi. “I look at my involvement in the team, the squad and association was before…

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Tamale City FC striker, Sampson Eduku has rebuffed reports of him talking to Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak for a move.[ads2] There were reports in the media space that Eduku has been approached by management of the two aforementioned clubs following his stupendous form for Tamale City this season. But speaking to Stephen Kwame Yeboah of Connect FM in Takoradi, Sampson Eduku who is currently in a stupendous form has denied the reportage, stressing that his focus is to help Tamale City escape relegation.[ads3] “There’s no contact from Hearts of Oak and Kotoko yet, but my focus now is…

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Ghana coach, Chris Hughton has said Mohammed Salisu may not be available for the Black Stars game against Angola this evening.[ads2] Ghana host Angola in first leg of the 2023 AFCON qualifiers at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi on Thursday evening before tye reverse fixture in Luanda on March 27, 2023. With Ghana determined to tame Angola to boost chances of qualifying to the AFCON tournament in Ivory Coast next year, ace defender Mohammed Salisu could miss the encounter.[ads3] “If I look at the squad, the only concern would be about Mohammed Salisu who there has been some…

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The Bawku Chief Imam has confirmed that the moon has been sighted in the Upper East regional capital hence the need to start this year’s Ramadan fasting on Thursday, March 23, 2023.[ads2] With this, the national Chief Imam, Sheikh Dr Osman Nuhu Sharubutu has called on all Muslims to fully participate in the 30-day obligatory fast. “By the report we received from Bawku and the source coming from the Bawku Chief Imam, the moon has been sighted in Bawku,” Chief Imam’s Spokesperson Sheikh Aremeyaw Shaibu said on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar…

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The Communication Bureau of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Western Region have announced a new date for former President John Dramani Mahama’s tour of the region.[ads2] The tour which was scheduled to start on Thursday, March 23, 2023 and end two days after has now been pushed to Friday, March 24 -26,2023. READ:Mahama to embark on 3-day tour of Western region Mr Mahama is expected to start his campaign tour in the Western Region from Wassa East on Friday morning, through to Shama, Ahanta West, Mpohor before ending the day one of the tour with a mammoth rally…

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The spokesperson of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum has said Black Stars goalkeeper Jojo Wollacott will be available for Angola clash on Thursday, March 23, 2023.[ads2] The enterprising netminder couldn’t last the entire minutes of the training session on Tuesday after picking an injury. Wollacott had the goalposts fall on him as a result of a heavy wind and had to be taken off the pitch for medical attention.[ads3] Speaking on Kumasi-based Wontumi TV/Radio, Henry Asante Twum indicated that Wollacott will be ready for the game but it for the coaches to decide whether he will start…

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The National Democratic Congress (NDC) will win the 2024 elections in the first-round with huge margin according to Professor Joshua Alabi who is the Vice Chancellor of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA).[ads2] According to him, the NDC will return to power with ease only if John Dramani Mahama is voted to lead the party as flagbearer in the 2024 polls. “We assure you that NDC will win hands down, we are not only going to win hands down but by 1AM we will be sure of our results”, Professor Alabi said this on Tuesday, March 21 after filing…

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The Black Stars have finally touched down in Kumasi to prepare for the 2023 AFCON qualifiers against Angola on Thursday, March 23, 2023.[ads2] Ghana will host Angola at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi on March 23, 2023 before traveling to Luanda for the reverse fixture on March 27, 2023. The playing body and the technical team led by Chris Hughton landed in the Ashanti regional capital this afternoon to familiarize themselves with the Kumasi environment.[ads3] Players like Abdul Manaf Nurudeen, Joseph Wollacott, Alexander Djiku, Denis Odoi, Kingsley Schindler, Patrick Kpozo, Daniel Amartey, Joseph Aidoo, Andre Ayew, Joseph Painstil,…

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President Akufo-Addo has entreated the Electoral Commission of Ghana to ensure the 2024 election is free, fair and credible.[ads2] Speaking at the swearing-in of two EC Board members at the Jubilee House, President Akufo-Addo said ,”it is no secret that I have spent most of my adult life trying to fight for the establishment of democracy and human rights in this country and I have always fought and advocated for credible elections in Ghana.” He added: “In emphasizing the importance of the credibility of elections, it must be pointed out that the counting, collation and declaration of the results, cannot…

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Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has expressed his shock over the death of former Old Tafo MP Dr Anthony Akoto Osei.[ads2] The former minister of Monitoring and Evaluation was announced dead by parliament on Monday, March 20, 2023. READ:Akoto Osei: Fmr Old Tafo MP passes away In a social media post, Dr Bawumia believes Dr Akoto Osei’s dedication to Ghana was unmatched. “I have heard with shock the passing of Hon. Dr. Anthony Akoto Osei, former MP and Minister of the Republic.[ads3] “Dr. was a very good friend and one of the people I worked closely with as a Deputy…

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