Kofi Kinaata, a well-known highlife figure in Ghana, is concerned about the future of the young people in Takoradi in the Western region. On Wednesday’s Asempa FM Ekosii Sen program, the musician, who was born Martin King Arthur, shared his feelings. He admitted that Takoradi is under construction but argued that a city like Takoradi should not be under construction right now given its industrial makeup and volume of businesses. He also said that most Ghanaians probably did not even know about Takoradi until some musicians from the city began to promote the area. He added that Takoradi lacks indoor…
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Wolves are pushing for the elimination of VAR from the Premier League for the upcoming campaign. The Molineux club feels that the decision review system is “undermining the value of the Premier League brand,” as they have been involved in some contentious refereeing decisions this season. They have submitted a resolution to trigger a vote at the league’s AGM in June and will need 13 of the other 19 clubs to agree with them. Between now and the meeting of the following month, they will probably approach other clubs to solicit support. However, the Premier League does not believe scrapping VAR…
Six people were confirmed dead by the Kano State police command on Wednesday in a mosque fire attack that occurred in Gadan village, which is located in the Gezawa Local Government Area. In a phone interview, Usaini Gumel, the Commissioner of Police, revealed that six of the twenty-four victims of the fire attack passed away on Wednesday night. The police arrested a 38-year-old man, Shafi’u Abubakar, in connection with the incident. Twenty male worshipers and four female worshippers were injured in the incident, which occurred at a mosque in Gadan village during dawn prayers, according to Mr. Gumel. At the…
Norway Ibrahim Osman, a former striker for Right to Dream Academy and current player for the Ghana Black Stars, played for his club FC Nordsjaelland for ninety minutes and received a yellow card during their heartbreaking 1-0 away loss to Bronby IF in the Danish Superligaen Championship Playoff round 30. They are ranked 4th in the league table after 30 games with 56 points. Ibrahim Osman was rated 6.3. Spain In the 36th round of the Spanish La Liga, Athletic suffered a heartbreaking 2-1 away loss to Celta de Vigo, despite having striker Iñaki Williams of the Ghana Black Stars…
In the opening match of the WAFU Zone B under-17 Championship, the Black Starlets of Ghana defeated Cote d’Ivoire, their counterpart from West Africa, 5-1 at the UG Sports Stadium. Ghanaians had reason to celebrate thanks to a brace from Joseph Narbi, a dink by Godfred Sarpong, a header by Harve Gbafa, and a belter from Mark Kagawa Mensah. During the first twenty minutes of play, the Ivorians dominated and forced goalkeeper Michael Armah to make crucial saves. Laryea Kingston’s side eventually gained some control and made it count in the 27th minute. After volleying past Christ Kouassi, Joseph Narbi…
Famous reggae, dancehall, and hip-life performer Emmanuel Fiifi Botchway, better known by his stage name XLNC, is about to drop his eagerly awaited new single, “Awakened Souls.” XLNC Fiifi Selah, formerly known as Scoobyselah, who provided entertainment for Ghanaians in the early 2000s, is prepared to set out on a contemplative path that may aim to educate conscious reggae fans. Produced at MVF Studios by Mistaci, the song is expected to be a masterpiece because the musician consistently produced his best work during his heyday in the music business. “Awakened Souls” is a song whose visuals will leave you wanting…
Commonly referred to as high blood pressure, hypertension is a dangerous medical condition that, if left unchecked, can cause some complications. The foods you eat can have a significant impact on your body and your blood pressure. Foods heavy in sugar, salt, and bad fats can raise blood pressure, which can be dangerous for your heart. Your blood pressure can remain within a healthy range by limiting these foods and swapping them out for healthier options. It’s important to remember that while diet plays a crucial role in managing blood pressure, it should be part of a larger lifestyle approach…
Austrian club Red Bull Salzburg has named former Liverpool assistant manager Pep Lijnders as its new manager. The long-term Liverpool assistant will leave the club along with Jurgen Klopp after the final game of the Premier League season and has now secured a return to management. Before moving to Porto, the tactician had previously collaborated with Brendan Rodgers at Liverpool. He quickly made his way back to Liverpool under Klopp, where he was crucial to the team’s enormous success. Vitor Matos, a former elite development coach at Liverpool, takes on a new role as assistant coach under Lijinders. After securing…
Richmond Lamptey, the deputy captain of Asante Kotoko Sporting Club’s late father’s funeral, is to be held on Saturday. The player is kindly asking people to offer their condolences as he pays his father a final respect this Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Kasoa-Ofaakor. The father of the Kotoko midfield player departed on Sunday night, February 25, 2024, following a protracted illness. Lamptey was part of Ghana’s team at the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, which the Ivorians went on to win. He also played for WAFA and Inter-Allies in the past.
Laryea Kingston, the coach of the Ghana Black Starlets, has announced his squad list for the WAFU Zone B U-17 Cup of Nations in Accra in 2024. The readiness of Ghana will be put to the test on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, when they play their neighbor, Ivory Coast. The Black Starlet took part in a 4 Nations competition that Russia hosted only a week ago. The group showed glimpses of what Ghanaians can anticipate in the future—strong teamwork. The event is slated to take place at the University of Ghana stadium on May 15–28, 2024. Below are the squad…