Author: Wilhelmina Antonniette Bartels

[ads1] Ghana youngster Abdul Fatawu Issahaku has joined Portuguese outfit Sporting Lisbon, according to his agent Prince Umar. According Prince Umar, the 17-year old has joined the Portuguese outfit on a three-year deal following his splendid form at Steadfast. He explained to Kumasi-based Pure FM that Fatawu Issahaku will be joining Sporting Lisbon in 2022 when he is 18 years.[ads2] Prince Umar disclosed that Fatawu Issahaku was supposed to have joined Real Tamale United on loan but the deal is still hanging. He added that aside RTU, “I am not aware of Fatawu joining any other local club.” Fatawu Issahaku…

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[ads1] The Minister for Youth and Sports, Hon. Mustapha Ussif (MP) has charged the newly inaugurated Board of the National Sports Authority (NSA) to work efficiently to promote and enhance the development of sporting activities in the country adding that the protection of the state’s investment in public sports infrastructure should be of paramount interest to them. He said this at the inauguration of the newly constituted Board of the National Sports Authority on Wednesday October 13, 2021at the ministry’s conference room. He challenged the new board to adopt an all inclusive approach in developing the fortunes of Ghana sports…

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[ads1] The National Democratic Congress (NDC) says its Function Executive Committee has overturned the suspension of Central Regional Communication Officer of the party, Kwesi Dawood. Mr. Dawood had the Central Regional Executive Committee of the party had suspending him over alleged incest, but it has been squashed by the party’s Functional Executive Committee stating that the decision of the regional executives is prejudicial as Mr. Dawood is standing criminal trial in court.[ads2] Read the full release below The Functional Executive Committee (FEC) of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has taken note of reports in the media that the Central Regional…

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[ads1] Ghana Premier league heavyweight, Asante Kotoko were beaten in first preseason game against United Arab Emirates lower tier side Al-Hilal United on Thursday morning. The Porcupines were succumbed to a 1:0 defeat at the Al Hamriyah Sports and Cultural Stadium in Sharjah, a suburb in Dubai.[ads2] It was a game Asante Kotoko started on a good note with new signings like Richard Boadu, Dickson Afoakwa, Clinton Opoku and Joseph Amoako starting the crunchy encounter. The Ghana Premier league record holders couldn’t find the net as chances created were squandered by the players.[ads3] Al-Hilal begun to warmed themselves into the…

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[ads3] Member of Parliament for Bantama constituency and Works and Housing Minister, Francis Asenso-Boakye has charged Asante Kotoko players to perform extraordinary next season after going last season without a trophy. The Porcupines are currently in the United Arab Emirates famous city for a two-week preseason tour ahead of the upcoming league season which commence on October 29, 2021.[ads4] And the lawmaker who visited the team at their base in Dubai on Wednesday, has entreated the playing body should have a look at the expenses the management have made and up their game next season. He wrote that, “I took…

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[ads1] Ghana Premier league powerhouse, Hearts of Oak have announced gate fees for Champions League clash against Wydad Athletic. The Phobians host the Moroccan outfit in the first leg of the CAF Champions league at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday, October 17, 2021 before the reverse fixture in the North African country.[ads2] After beating Guinean outfit CI Kamsar in the first preliminary round, Hearts of Oak are looking forward to add Wydad Athletic to the list before making it to the group stage of the competition. And following a communique from CAF granting Hearts of Oak request to admit…

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[ads1] The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) is set to give a facelift to Saltpond Government Hospital in Cape Coast, Central Region. The 100 year-old facility will receive a newly constructed Accident and Emergency unit as well as the renovation of existing wards.[ads2] This was disclosed by the Executive Director of the GNPC Foundation, Dr. Dominic Eduah, at a meeting with the chiefs and people of the Saltpond Nkusukum Traditional Area at Saltpond. Briefing the gathering, the Acting President of the Saltpond Nkusukum Traditional Area, Nana Kwesi Brebo III, who is also the chief of Kuntu, thanked GNPC for the…

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[ads1] Ghana Premier league outfit Berekum Chelsea have announced the transfer of midfielder Ushau Abu to Hearts of Oak. The 22-year old has joined the Phobians on a four-year deal after fruitful negotiations between the two clubs.[ads2] A club’s statement reads, “Berekum Chelsea Fc and Hearts Of Oak have agreed the transfer of USHAU ABU. Our club thanks the player for his professionalism and exemplary conduct throughout his two seasons representing our colours, during which time he has won many individaul honors. “Berekum Chelsea Fc would like to express their gratitude to USHAU ABU and wish him the best of…

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[ads1] Government workers have been warned to register for their Ghana cards or be denied salaries. A statement from the Controllers and Accountant General’s Department warns that all workers on the government payroll have been given up till December 1, 2021 to register for the Ghana card before the worst happen.[ads2] “Effective December 1, workers on the government of Ghana Payroll who have not registered with the NIA will not be paid”, the Department warns. According to the Department, a collaboration with NIA to have a harmonised database “to facilitate biometric and unique identification of all workers on the government…

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[ads1] Dr. Ambrose Michael Sovula, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) of Sierra Leone paid a courtesy call on the IGP, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare at the National Police Headquarters Accra, Tuesday, 12th October 2021. The two Police Heads discussed issues relating to best practices in Community Oriented Policing, exchange programmes for personnel and other matters affecting the internal security of both Ghana and Sierra Leone.[ads2] They also proposed an MOU on law enforcement for consideration by their respective governments to foster stronger bilateral relations between the two countries. Present at the meeting were, Director-General Administration, COP/Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, Director-General…

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