[ads1] The National Sports Authority has today, May 22, 2020 unveiled new uniform as part of Government’s plans in re-branding programmes aimed at promotion and organization. NSA unveiled a four set uniforms; short and long sleeve regular uniform, jackets and lacoste to be match with two sets of boots[long and short] and belt, were displayed at a special parade at the forecourt of the VIP lounge in the Accra Sports Stadium. Director General of NSA, Professor Peter Twumasi led the parade inspection. Professor Twumasi advised all security officers of NSA across the country to help police our sporting facilities…
Author: Kwame Stephen Yeboah
A LEADING business and sports personality, whose résumé includes heading one of the best-known names in African club football, has offered the continent’s most brutally candid perspective yet over the raging global debate on the gross inequality in world rugby. Herbert Mensah, one of the most influential voices in the game today by virtue of his deep knowledge of the game and his current position on the executive committee of Rugby Africa, asserts that the continent must be aggressive in its demand for equal opportunities, but should not expect special treatment due to any historical imbalance, because, quite simply according…
[ads1] The Minister for Youth and Sports, Hon Isaac Kwame Asiamah (MP) has paid a surprise visit to the Baba Yara Sports Stadium over the weekend to ascertain the progress of works at the stadium. The Sports Minister who has promised to ensure that the renovation was to be completed on scheduled stated that he would continue to embark on such surprise visits of all sports centres being constructed across the nation including those being renovated. Speaking to a few selected media personnel present due to the adherence of the social distancing protocol, he assured that the stadium would be…
[ads1] The Ghana Bodybuilding and Fitness Association (GBFA) have made a presentation to athletes to help assist in the combat against the Coronavirus Pandemic. The presentation was done on Saturday, May 16, 2020; items donated included bags of rice, cooking oil, face masks and some other goodies. Fausta Baffoe, popularly known as ‘Shotos’ who’s the national treasurer made the presentation on behalf of the entire Executives of the GBFA. “We the Executives of the GBFA decided to make this presentation to our athletes at this crucial time when we are all fighting one enemy, Corona Virus. We know that due…
[ads1] Black Stars forward, Majeed Waris posted a photo that he’s busily supporting the Black Stars in the African Cup of Nations 2008 in Ghana. The former Porto Forward would migrate from being a mere fan in 2008 to play for the Black Stars after 4 years. READ ALSO : Politics in players selection is the Black Stars biggest problem- Majeed Waris Black Stars will pull a stellar show in the tournament but will settle for a Bronze medal after a semifinals 1-0 defeat to Cameroon and beating Ivory Coast 3-1 for the bronze medal. [ads2] Playing on loan at…
[ads1] Senior colleague, Mahatma Otoo has turnup to apologise on Thomas Abbey’s behalf for comments made regarding Hearts of Oak’s 2017 FA Cup defeat to Asante Kotoko. Abbey has been in the news for the wrong reasons following his comments that Hearts of Oak lost to Asante Kotoko in the 3 years ago cup final due to unpaid salaries and bonuses. [ads3] Hearts of Oak were trashed 3-1 in the final at Tamale, Thomas Abbey, the then Skipper has the second half consolation. READ ALSO : Kizito rubbishes Abbey’s claims on defeat to Asante Kotoko in 2017 FA Cup Abbey’s action…
[ads1] Board Chairman of Hearts of Oak, Togbe Afede XIV has made a presentation to the Muslim Community, received by National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Shaributu. Togbe, who’s also the President of National House of Chiefs presented items including bags of rice, bags of sugar…. The donation was done by Hearts of Oak board members such us Alhaji Abdul Rahman Issaka, Alhaji Amadu Moro Brimah(Akanbi) on behalf of the Board Chairman, Togbe Afede XIV [ads2] Here’s a post by the Club on the donation – “@HeartsOfOakGH board chairman and President of National House of Chiefs, Togbe Afede XIV, has made…
Goldstar Air, a wholly-owned Ghanaian airline has pledged to offer seed money of Ghc 5,000.00 for travel agencies that have registered with the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) for over a year. Mr. Eric Bannerman, Executive Chairman of Goldstar Air, announced the package in an interview with Rainbowradioonline.com, after the airline indicated its readiness to start operations. [ads1] He further explained to Rainbowradioonline.com that the agencies must also be willing to apply for Goldstar Air’s local billing system and pay the same amount or more to sell its tickets. He was asked what the airline company which also has a travel…
[ads1] Team SIA Foundation of Hope has donated some food items and an undisclosed amount of cash to Madam Aminatu Suleymane, a 52-year-old mother of 5 kids at his base at Effiekuma, Zongo, a suburb of Takoradi in the Western Region of Ghana amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The donation, which is the second done in the month of May 2020, after making a similar donation to the former coach of Eleven Wise, John Ainoo at his base in Sekondi, forms part of the foundation’s aim of supporting the needy and aged in society from the Western Region and some other…
Africa is home to 93% of the world’s malaria cases and 94% of the world’s malaria deaths (WHO, 2019). In 2018, there were 228 million cases and 405,000 deaths from malaria globally. Pregnant women and children under the age of 5 are most at risk. A child still dies every two minutes from malaria. In the African region, which carries more than 90% of the global malaria burden, 45 countries out of 54 have reported cases of COVID-19 as of 23 April 2020. [ads1] For both malaria and COVID-19, this presents an overwhelming crisis politically, economically, financially, socially and culturally…..the…