Andre Ayew’s exclusion from the forthcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers has been justified, according to Ghana’s head coach Otto Addo. The skipper, who plays for Le Havre, has been left out of the 26-man squad set to face Mali and the Central African Republic. At a press conference on Wednesday at the Ghana Football Association (GFA) headquarters, Addo stated, “I spoke with Andre for a long time and gave him the explanations for his absence from the team. I prefer not to dwell on players who aren’t included,” stated the 43-year-old coach. Recognizing Ayew’s important contributions to the national team,…
Author: Kofi Dekye Acquaye
A Takoradi Circuit Court remanded two Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) students into police custody for conspiring and acting in concert to commit a crime, specifically “sextortion.” They are Jerome Enyam, aged 19, a resident of Fijai, and Ebenezer Adam, aged 19, also a resident of Kojokrom and a second-year student at KNUST, Kumasi Their action was in contravention of the Criminal Offenses Act and the Cyber Security Act. Rhyndolf Owusu Hammond, a 20-year-old former KUNST student, and the complainant’s son, Mr. Stephen Owusu Hammond, were the victims’ friends and yearmates, according to the prosecution’s D/SGT Robert…
The National Democratic Congress parliamentary candidate for Ayawaso West Wuogon, John Dumelo, donated motorbikes and street lights to the Security Department of the University of Ghana, Legon, on Tuesday, May 28. On Wednesday, May 29, Mr. Dumelo shared on social media his hope that his efforts would aid in the fight against small-time theft and phone snatching on the UPSA and Legon campuses. He emphasized the importance of student security and protecting their property. Mr. Dumelo stated that he is committed to supporting measures that improve campus security and the overall safety environment, emphasizing that ensuring student safety is a…
John Dramani Mahama, the former president of Ghana, has listed several steps he plans to take to cut back on government spending. According to the former president, government officials receiving freebies are at the root of Ghana’s problems. At a meeting with the EU Ambassador in Ghana, John Dramani Mahama observed that these freebies put a strain on public coffers. “Top government officials, directors, and the political class will no longer be required to pay for fuel, utilities, DSTV, and other necessities as a condition of employment. In our opinion, people ought to start paying their own water and electricity…
Head coach of the Black Stars, Otto Addo, will meet the media on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at 11 a.m. at the Ghana Football Association headquarters. In addition to announcing his team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Mali and the Central African Republic, he will use this opportunity to highlight his goals and plans for the senior national team. Following Chris Hughton’s departure in March, the former midfield player for Borussia Dortmund was appointed permanently. The press conference will be broadcast live on Facebook, YouTube, and the GFA App, among other GFA platforms. It is requested that…
Professor Agyeman Badu Akosa, a renowned cellular pathologist and lifestyle wellness consultant, has stated that sharing a single bowl during meals can contribute to the spread of Hepatitis B. He said that sharing soupy dishes like tuo zaafi, omo tuo, or fufu from the same bowl can cause people to “swallow saliva” from one another. He explains this by saying that when people put their hands in their mouths and dip them into the soup, they can contaminate the soup with saliva and spread the disease if they have Hepatitis B. Prof. Akosa led a conversation on practical ways to…
The Baba Yara Sports stadium pitch will not be open for use in domestic competitions until following Ghana’s match against the Central African Republic in the FIFA World Cup qualifier for 2026. This decision was made to give pitch managers more time to enhance the quality of the surface before the qualifier on Monday, June 10, 2024. Four days after their matchup with the Mali Eagles in Bamako, Ghana, and the Central African Republic will square off in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Monday, May 10, 2024, at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. The Ghana Premier League Matchday…
A driver was detained by the Ghana police for trying to smuggle a significant amount of cocoa beans into the neighboring country of Togo. 35-year-old Keta native Abraham Senyaglo was arrested on Saturday night while operating a Toyota Hiace van that belonged to the Anlo Traditional Council. 26 bags of cocoa beans were crammed into the car and skillfully wrapped in fertilizer sacks to keep them hidden. Witnesses claim that at approximately 10pm on the Adomi-Atimpoku stretch, Senyaglo disobeyed a police checkpoint, sparking the start of the police pursuit. A high-speed pursuit ensued, culminating in his eventual arrest near the…
Music producer Morris Babyface has made the contentious claim that some gospel performers are not interested in winning souls for God but rather in material gain and fame. In an interview with Cape Coast-based Property FM, he said, “It is not everyone who calls themselves a gospel singer who is a staunch born-again Christian or who wants to do what Christ wants.” The seasoned singer shared an anecdote from his experiences, describing how a musician changed from performing hip-hop to gospel to achieve success. He disclosed, saying, “I know someone who, although having recorded Hiplife in those days, is still…
An incident involving a truck on the Winneba-Accra highway has resulted in two fatalities and multiple injuries. Due to the weight of its cargo, the truck, which was heavily loaded with tomatoes and garden eggs, overturned in the middle of the road. Two women who were thought to be traders died as a result of the accident. In addition, the event seriously damaged the produce that was being transported, resulting in sizable losses. Emergency services arrived on the scene to clear the road and assist the injured. Drivers are advised to use caution when transporting heavy loads by the police,…