[ads1] President Akufo-Addo has congratulated boxer Samuel Takyi for winning Ghana a bronze medal in the ongoing Olympic Games in Japan’s capital Tokyo. The 20-year old is the first Ghanaian athlete to win the West African country a medal since 1992 and also the first to since 1972 in Munich to get a medal at the global stage.[ads2] This comes after he defeated Ecuadorian Carlos Caicedo in the preliminary round and Columbian David Avila Ceibar in the quarterfinals stage. Even though he was beaten in the semifinals by American professional boxer Duke Ragan 4:1, Samuel Takyi is leaving the games…
Author: Wilhelmina Antonniette Bartels
[ads1] Ghanaian boxer, Samuel Takyi will be pocketing three thousand dollars ($3,000) for winning a bronze medal for Ghana in the ongoing Olympic Games in Japan’s capital. Takyi, 20, is the first Ghanaian athlete to win the West African country a medal since 1992 and also the first to since 1972 in Munich to get a medal at the global stage.[ads2] This comes after he defeated Ecuadorian Carlos Caicedo in the preliminary round and Columbian David Avila Ceibar in the quarterfinals stage.[ads3] Even though he was beaten in the semifinals by American professional boxer Duke Ragan 4:1, Samuel Takyi is…
[ads1] 1. In the year 2012, the NDC government in line with its vision of addressing the huge housing deficit facing the country secured a loan of $US200 million from Credit Suisse International for the construction of up to 5,000 affordable housing units. 2. The terms of the loan agreement was approved by Parliament on 23rd October 2013, in line with Article 181(1) of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana. Note that, Parliament only approved the Loan Agreement and not the Works Agreement for the project. 3. It is instructive to note, that the Minister of Works and Housing at the…
[ads1] Ghana Premier League outfit Medeama Sporting Club have mutually parted ways with goalkeeper Frank Boateng. The Tarkwa-based club have abrogated the contract of the 27-year old goalkeeper after losing to Hearts of Oak in the Ghana FA Cup semifinals on Sunday.[ads2] A statement from Medeama reads, “We have mutually parted ways with goalkeeper Frank Boateng. The club would like to thank Frank for his services and wish him well.” Boateng joined Medeama Sporting Club in October last year after ending his stay at AshantiGold Sporting Club.[ads3] He made 18 appearances for Medeama SC in the just ended Ghana Premier…
[ads1] Ghana U20 head coach Abdul Karim Zito has announced a 35-man squad for camping at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre for Excellence in Prampram. The invited players are expected to report to camp on Tuesday August 3 as the team prepares for their upcoming international assignments.[ads2] The squad is made up of players from the last U17 national team and some players who were in the Coach Zito’s U20 team that won the WAFU and AFCON trophies.[ads3] Below are the invited players: NO. NAMES CLUB 1. Kwabena Boateng Accra Great Olympics FC 2. Emmanuel Ayei Shalon FC 3. Kweku Boateng…
[ads1] Forty-three players have been invited as the Black Stars ‘B’ team commence camping ahead of their upcoming assignments. The invited players are expected to report to the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram on Wednesday August 4.[ads2] Below are the invited players: Goal Keepers Richard Attah Hearts of Oak Razak Abalora Asante Kotoko Danlard Ibrahim King Faisal Stephen Kweku Richard Baidoo Olympics Karela FC Right Back Fatawu Mohammed Hearts of Oak Philemon Baffour Dreams FC Simon Martey Ebusua Dwarfs Left Back Ibrahim Imoro Asante Kotoko Dennis Korsah Ebusua Dwarfs Yakubu Shaibu Kotoku Royals Center Back Rashid Mohammed Eleven…
[ads1] Asante Kotoko legendary defender Godfred Yeboah has passed away after a short illness. The unfortunate demise of the former defender was announced by Asante Kotoko on Tuesday, August 3, 2021.[ads2] The statement from Kotoko reads, “We’re saddened to hear of the passing of Godfred Yeboah who represented us from 2001 to 2009.”[ads3] “His passion for the club was undeniable and he will be missed.We send our condolences to his family, friends and everyone who cherished him.” Popularly referred to as TV3, Godfred Yeboah also represented the Ghana senior male national team, Black Stars.[ads5]
[ads1] Hasaacas Ladies have beaten USFA from Burkina Faso to book a spot in the finals of the ongoing WAFU Women’s Cup in Abidjan. The Ghanaian representative defeated their counterpart from Burkina Faso by 2:0 to secure a place in the finals of the competition.[ads2] Goals from Veronica Appiah and Doris Boaduwaa ensured Hasaacas Ladies domesticate USFA after an enthralling ninety minutes of action. Coach Yusif Basigi and his ladies will have to wait for the winner of Rivers Angels from Nigeria and Amis Du Monde from Togo for the final showdown.[ads3] The victory also means Hasaacas Ladies have secured…
[ads1] African Champion and Police officer Grace Mintah has been crowned the new queen of Ghana Armwrestling at the just ended Armwrestling Supermatch at the Hathramani Hall of the Accra Sports Stadium. Grace who won Gold medal at the 2019 Africa Armwrestling Championship in Mali came in strongly after 2 year absence to defeat Mary Aryeetey and Florence Boakye Mensah for a showdown with the defending heavyweight champion Yasmin Kadiri Moro aka Bukom Vampire in the right arm contest. Grace Mintah dismissed the defending champion Yasmin with a 2 straight wins in the finals to be crowned the right arm…
[ads1] Former Communications Director for Hearts of Oak National Chapters Committee Paa Kofi Sumsum has been reported dead. Details of his demise is not known but it has been reported that he died after battling a short illness. More soon…[ads5]