Author: Wilhelmina Antonniette Bartels

[ads1] The Court Arbitration for Sports (CAS) has reduced FIFA ban on the President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Ahmad Ahmad. Ahmad Ahmad was banned from all football related activities for five years after breaching some FIFA Ethics Code.[ads2] But the ban has been reduced to two years by CAS after finding Ahmad Ahmad guilty of breaching three FIFA Ethics Code but cleared him of any wrongdoing concerning the Tactical Steel contract. Ahmad Ahmad wanted CAS to annul the initial ruling from the FIFA Ethics Committee but only had the ban reduced.[ads3] A sum CHF200,000 (£164,000/$220,000/€180,000) fine has…

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[ads1] Staunch member of the ruling New Patriotic Party, Gabby Otchere-Darko has advised Ghanaian men to support their female partners to achieve their goals. According to him, supporting the female partner makes a man happy in life since the woman will also intend to support the family should she acheive her goals in life,hence reducing family burden on the man.[ads2] “Support your female partner to achieve her goals. It makes you even bigger as a man”, Mr. Otchere-Darko tweeted. Gabby Otchere-Darko made the call as part of wishing women in Ghana and across the globe a happy international women’s day.[ads3]…

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[ads1] Ghana Premier League powerhouse Hearts of Oak on Thursday March 4, 2021 secured a sponsorship deal with Sunon Asogli Power Limited. The Phobians signed a year deal with the Ghanaian independent power production company with the contract subject to renewal.[ads2] The one-year deal is worth $200,000. Upon signing the contract, Sunon Asogli Power Limited paid fifty percent (50%) of the amount to Hearts of Oak. Twenty-five percent (25%) of the payment has been agreed to be made in the second installment while the remaining twenty-five percent will be made by Sunon Asogli Power Limited in the final installment.[ads3] Sunon…

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[ads1] The Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCO) has apologized to all Ghanaians over the sudden power outage across the country. There was a power outage nationwide on Sunday, March 7, 2021 around 2:10pm.[ads2] According to a release from GRIDCO, the power outage was as a result of a challenge in power which led to an interruption of power supply to all part of the country.[ads3] The release further states that, technicians are working assiduously to restore power to all Bulk Supply Points. Below is the release [ads5]

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[ads1] Ghanaian herbal medicine company, SharpHerbs have made a donation to Ghana Women’s Premier League outfit Berry Ladies and division one side Valued Girls Academy. The company donated set of jerseys and footballs to the two clubs in Accra as part of their corporate social responsibility.[ads2] They also donated a set of warm-up kits to Berry Ladies who are currently touted as the most attractive club in the ongoing women’s league. SharpHerbs are the producers of popular locally immune system booster called Imboost Herbal Mixture also known as Policenieduro no.[ads3] Policenieduro is mainly for the treatment of pressure, kidney disease,…

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[ads4] Ghana Premier League heavyweight, Hearts of Oak have secured a new partnership deal with Sunon Asogli Power Limited. Details and duration of the deal is not yet known. Sunon Asogli Power Limited is an independent power production company in Ghana.[ads3] The company privately owns the Sunon Asogli Thermal Power Station, also known as the Asogli Thermal Power Station which is a 560 MW (750,000 hp) natural gas-fired thermal power station in Ghana. The power plant was the first privately-owned electricity generation installation in the history of Ghana.[ads1] Sunon Asogli Power Limited have become the latest brand to associate with Hearts of Oak after…

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[ads1] President Akufo-Addo has congratulated the Black Satellites of Ghana for winning the U-20 Cup of Nations held in Mauritania. Ghana defeated Uganda 2:0 in the final on Saturday, March 6, 2021 to lift the trophy for the fourth time.[ads2] A brace from skipper Daniel Afriyie Barnieh ensured Ghana take home the giant trophy at the expense of the Ugandans who failed to even get a consolation. Congratulating coach Abdul Karim Zito and his charges for the triumph, President Akufo-Addo said that, “Congratulations to the Black Satellites for winning Ghana’s 4th AFCON U-20 trophy. Thoroughly deserved victory, and they’ve made…

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[ads1] Hearts of Oak head coach, Samuel Boadu has named a 20-man squad to face WAFA SC at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday. Boadu is starting his first Ghana Premier League game against a stubborn WAFA side since assuming the head coach role at Hearts of Oak fee days ago.[ads2] The former Medeama gaffer is looking forward to a flying start at Hearts of Oak though WAFA will give his outfit a tougher opposition. Coach Boadu has included newest signing Salifu Ibrahim who joined the club from Techiman Eleven Wonders.[ads3] Below is Hearts of Oak squad; GOALKEEPERS: Richmond Ayi, Richard…

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[ads1] Ghana has clinched its fourth CAF U-20 Cup of Nations trophy after a 2:0 defeat against Uganda in the final held on Saturday, March 6, 2021. It was a brace from skipper Daniel Afriyie Barnieh that ensured Ghana defeat the Ugandans to lift the giant trophy.[ads2] The Ugandans started well in the early minutes of the game but Ghana snatched the possession and begun to detect the pace of the game. The Black Satellites then hit the woodwork twice in quest for the opener until Afriyie Barnieh gave Ghana the lead in the 22nd minute of the game.[ads3] The…

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[ads1] Ghana coach Abdul Karim Zito Kabutey has maintained his starting line-up to face Uganda in the final of the Africa U-20 Cup of Nations being staged in Mauritania. Coach Zito stuck to the same team that beat Gambia by a lone goal in the semi-finals game played on Monday.[ads2] Captain Afriyie Barnieh is once again expected to start on he right side of attack for the Black Satellites with Mohammed Sulemana on the left. Percious Boah who is gunning for the top scorer of the competition, will start upfront for Ghana in today’s match against the Hippos of Uganda.[ads3]…

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