Iddrisu Shaban, a gifted young player for Vision Football Club, passed away after being admitted to the hospital following a fall he suffered during training. Shaban had a terrible head injury from a fall, and after spending many days in the hospital receiving critical care, he tragically passed away this morning at the Tamale Teaching Hospital. A very great young man, Shaban developed as a very talented player and frequently represented the club during training and match days. His most recent match was on February 10th against Tamale Dreams FC, where he contributed an assist and was a key player…
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Shatta Wale, the king of Ghanaian dancehall, has warned his followers after con artists took control of his social media profiles. Following the takeover of his social media accounts on Twitter and, more recently, Snapchat, Shatta warned his fans to be wary. He revealed that the con artists were using his likeness to trick gullible people. In reaction to this unfortunate circumstance, Shatta Wale advised his followers to interact with only verified accounts on Snapchat by sharing his new handle with them. He stressed that individuals should proceed at their own risk if they initiate interactions with other accounts purporting…
The Ghana Football Association has made public the roster for the Blackstarlet players who will be reporting to the Prampram to start their camping experience. The twenty-seven squad list is made up of mostly local players who are ready to step up to represent the national team at the junior level. A nationwide interschool football competition took place in the Ashanti Region in the meantime, but not a single player was chosen. Players from Golden Kicks, Na God, Benab FC, Still Believe, Attram de Visser, etc. make up the squad. Check the 27-man squad list below
Ghana and Chelsea Football Club legend Michael Essien paid a courtesy call on Ivory Coast and Brighton playmaker Simon Adingra at his family house in Bondoukou, Cote D’Ivoire The winner of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations was outstanding; his skill and cunning runs enabled Ivory Coast to win the trophy a record three times. After Super Eagles captain Trost Ekong gave them the lead, Adingra’s goal sealed Ivory Coast’s victory. As the veteran player from Ghana met the entire family at their home, the 22-year-old winger was overjoyed and could not contain his excitement. They were his wife, their…
This is the time of year when politicians start to spread their message so that everyone knows their goals and what they intend to do to support their constituency and community. While some are only attempting to get people to cast ballots, others are also attempting to assist the constituencies by outlining strong and advantageous plans that will significantly benefit them. Abdul Majeed Dokurgu, an aspirant member of the NDC, is one person who has made it apparent what kinds of crucial policies he plans to propose, which could benefit not just partisans but the entire constituency and the welfare…
Mensah Logosu, the Lion Coach, has officially concluded his transfer to Nzema Kotoko of the Ghana Division One League. His contract there is set to expire at the end of 2023–2024, subject to renewal based on performance. The technically proficient man joined after parting ways with Wamanafo Mighty Royals F.C. on amicable terms. He has coached the following teams: Nsoatreman Football Club and Debibi United Football Club, where he qualified them for the Division One League. The remaining teams are Techiman Eleven Wonders, where he guided them to the Ghana Premier League’s Division One League playoff finals, and Mighty Royals…
Kevin Kiptum, the 24-year-old world marathon record holder, dies on Sunday, February 11, 2024, in an automobile accident outside of Eldoret, Kenya. According to authorities, Kiptum, the driver, and his 36-year-old Rwandan coach Gervais Hakizimana perished instantly, while the third passenger only suffered moderate wounds. Kenyan long-distance runner and world record holder for marathons, Kelvin Kiptum Cheruiyot (2 December 1999 – 11 February 2024). In a race that qualified for records, he was the only person in history to complete the marathon in under two hours and one minute. He ran three of the seven fastest marathons in history. In…
All the AFCON brouhaha has been put to bed after Ivory Coast clinched the title for the third time. The Ivorians won 2-1 through goals from Franck Kessie and Sebastien Haller. Even though there were winners and losers, a few players were able to make a lasting impression on the AFCON legacy. Below is the full list of awards handed out at the AFCON finals Ecobank Best Goalkeeper Ronwen Williams – South Africa Air Côte d’Ivoire Fair Play Team award South Africa Puma Golden Boot winner Emilio Nsue – Equatorial Guinea (5 goals) Puma Silver Boot winner…
Herbert Wigwe, the CEO of Access Holdings Plc, may have perished in a helicopter crash close to the California-Nevada border, according to a significant but unverified report from the United States. Five more people were killed when the helicopter, which was traveling to Las Vegas, reportedly crashed on Friday night near a border city between Nevada and California. Unconfirmed reports claimed that Wigwe, Chizoba, and their son were also participants in the accident. As of Saturday morning, according to the New York Times, no survivors had been found, according to the officials. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) disclosed that…
Five people have lost their lives in a tragic incident that occurred on the Adieso-Nsawam road. The sad event occurred today, February 9, 2024. Witnesses who were at the scene at the time of the collision reported that the Toyota pickup attempted a dangerous space to pass the tipper truck, which led to the tragic collision that killed all five people inside the smaller vehicle. The accident occurred with such an impact that the victims lost their lives instantly. The identities of the deceased individuals have not been disclosed at the time of this report, pending notification of their families.…