Former president of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama has wished all Muslims a happy Eid-Mubarak and has lauded the Muslim Communities for a successful month-long Ramadan fast. The Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad according to Islamic belief. This annual observance is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam. The month lasts 29–30 days based on the visual sightings of the crescent moon, according to numerous biographical accounts compiled in the hadiths. While fasting from…
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Coach of the National U-23 Male team Paa Kwasi Fabin has named a provisional squad for two international friendly matches against Japan. The 27-man squad will begin camping later this month to prepare for the friendly games against their Japanese counterparts in Tokyo on June 4 and June 8. Key Players from the squad are drawn from the team that won the 2021 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations earlier this year in Mauritania. The players have graduated to the U-23 team in line with the GFA’s transitional policy. Japan will use the games to prepare for the Olympic Games…
Skipper for Asante Kotoko, Emmanuel Gyamfi has netted the equalizer for the club in a frantic encounter against Ebusua Dwarfs at the Lenclay Sports Stadium. The winger scored the equalizer in the 29th minute after Ebusua Dwarfs had taken the lead. Gyamfi headed home a perfect and well calculated cross from defender Christopher Nettey at the edge of Dwarfs penalty box. Watch the goal below https://twitter.com/minkaeric/status/1392867236860342272?s=19
The Member of Parliament for Shama constituency in the Western Region, Lawyer Ericson Abaka has hinted of building a new Senior high school for the constituency. The Shama constituency currently boast of only Shama Senior High School but the legislator believes it cannot be enough for the fast growing population hence the need for another senior high school in the Constituency. Lawyer Abaka said this when he donated items worth Gh¢30,000 to the Muslim Community in the Constituency towards the Ramadan celebration. He was also of the view that a new Senior high school in the Constituency will also provide…
The Western Regional Communication Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Richard Kirk-Mensah has congratulated all Ghanaian Muslims for successfully completing the month-long Ramadan fasting, wishing them a happy Eid-Mubarak. The Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad according to Islamic belief. This annual observance is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam. The month lasts 29–30 days based on the visual sightings of the crescent moon, according to numerous biographical accounts compiled in the…
Somalia has rejected the appointment of former Ghanaian President John Mahama as the African Union’s (AU) special envoy to help mediate its political impasse with Kenya Somalia argues that the former Head of State has “extensive links” with Kenya, and has written to AU Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat notifying him that Somalia will no longer support Mr. Mahama in his new role. Click here to read full story
Four Players have been shortlisted for the Ghana Premier League NASCO Player of the Month award for the month of April. The winner of the 2020/21 GPL NASCO Player of the Month for April award will be announced on Friday, May 14, 2021. Winner will receive a NASCO Television set and a personalized trophy. The nominated players are: Stephen Amankonah (Berekum Chelsea): The Berekum Chelsea attacking midfielder scored twice in April to take his goal tally to 8. He has been a key player for the Blues who are currently lying 13th on the league log. The 21 year old…
Coach CK Akonnor has announced a 30 man squad to face Morocco and Ivory Coast in the June International window. The former Ghana captain is expected to lead his charges into the two high profile games against North African giants Morocco (Atlas Lions) and two-time African champions Ivory Coast (Elephants) next month in place of the two FIFA World Cup qualifiers that got cancelled last week. Richard Ofori who missed the AFCON qualifiers in March makes a return to the squad having recovered from a groin injury. Reading FC’s Andy Yiadom, Portugal based Gideon Mensah, Schenzhen FC’s Frank Acheampong and…
Hearts of Oak head coach Samuel Boadu has named the team’s starting line-up to face Bechem United on Wednesday afternoon. The Phobians play as visitors to Bechem United at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park this afternoon in week 24 of the Ghana Premier League. Here is how the Phobians line up: Richard Attah (GK), Mohammed Fatawu (C), Raddy Ovouka, Robert Addo, Mohammed Alhassan, Caleb Amankwah, Salifu Ibrahim, Patrick Razak, Benjamin Afutu, Emmanuel Nettey, Kwadwo Obeng Jnr. Subs: Richmond Ayi, Larry Sumaila, James Sewornu, Afriyie Barnie, Michelle Sarpong, Victor Aidoo, Isaac Mensah.
The National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Sammy Gyamfi has condemned the arrest of Citi FM journalist Caleb Kudah. A heavily armed police officers in five pickups stormed the office of Adabraka-based Citi FM on Tuesday, 11 May 2021 to arrest a female journalist, Zoe Abu Baido Addo for allegedly conspiring with her colleague Caleb Kudah, also of Citi FM, to “secretly film” the compound of the Ministry of National Security. Mr Kudah was arrested while filming the premises of the ministry as he waited for someone he had gone there to visit. He allegedly sent the…