Former President, John Dramani Mahama has called on President Akufo-Addo to take full responsibility for the prevailing economic challenges facing the country.[ads2] According to Mr Mahama, during his tenure as the president, he accepted the energy crisis which was facing the country even though it was not his fault and expect President Akufo-Addo to do same as Ghana is currently facing serious economic challenges. “They don’t listen to advice, they don’t accept their mistake and so they are not able to learn from their mistakes. Still, they are not accepting responsibility for the woes of the Cedi”, Mr Mahama said…
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Ghana coach, Chris Hughton has explained why Thomas Partey was benched in the Black Stars game against Angola at Luanda in the 2023 AFCON qualifiers on Monday, March 27, 2023.[ads2] The Arsenal midfielder failed to make a single minute despite showcasing an amazing performance in the first game at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi last Thursday. Partey who was the skipper for the Black Stars against Angola in Kumasi made a huge contribution to help Ghana defeat the Central African country by a goal to nil kind courtesy a late strike from Antoine Semenyo.[ads3] With many expecting the…
President Akufo-Addo has said he is not aware of any Al-Qaeda members in Ghana.[ads2] According to the President, there is the possibility of a terrorist cells in Ghana but has no information. “The presence of Al-Qaeda in Ghana? I don’t know. Formally, we don’t have any information to that effect. It may well be that there are cells and others already in the country, but those are matters that the security agencies are very much on top of, and we are hoping that there will be no Al-Qaeda presence in Ghana”, President Akufo-Addo said when responding to a question at…
The Member of Parliament for Kumawu in the Ashanti Region, Philip Basoah has passed away.[ads2] Multiple reports say the lawmaker died early this morning, Tuesday, March 28. Mr Basoah failed to be in parliament last Friday, March 24, 2023 during a critical vote to confirm ministerial appointees of President Akufo-Addo.[ads3] After several attempts to find his whereabout went fruitless, his room was forcibly opened, only to find him collapsed. He was rushed to the hospital for medical attention but unfortunately gave up the ghost.[ads4] Philip Basoah died at the age of 53 at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. He was…
Ghana came from a goal down to draw with Angola in the 2023 AFCON qualifiers in Luanda on Monday, March 27, 2023.[ads2] Before the game, Ghana had some of her key players like Andre Ayew, Mohammed Salisu and Alexander Djiku ruled out which forced coach Chris Hughton to hand an emergency call-up to Amiens SC defender Nicholas Opoku to serve as a backup. Coach Hughton started the game without his deputy skipper Thomas Partey and Inaki Williams who were brilliant in the first game in Kumasi last Thursday. With Daniel Amartey leading the team as the captain, the likes of…
Angola host Ghana in the 2023 AFCON qualifiers in Luanda this evening.[ads2] Kyfilla.com brings to you the live coverage of the game ongoing at the Estadio 11 de Novembro in Luanda. Click here to watch the game live [ads3]
After winning the first game in Kumasi last Thursday, Ghana will come up against Angola in Luanda this evening with coach Chris Hughton naming a strong lineup for the cagey encounter.[ads2] Chris Hughton has made changes to the squad that played in the first game in Kumasi with Kingsley Schindler starting ahead of Dennis Odoi while Joseph Aidoo replace Alexander Djiku in the heart of defence. Abdul Salis Samed who started the first game from bench has replaced Thomas Partey in midfield with Antoine Semenyo starting ahead of Inaki Williams. Following his impressive performance in the first game, Chris Hughton…
Ghana Premier League outfit, King Faisal Football Club have named Godwin Ablordey as the acting head coach.[ads2] This comes after the sacking of Jimmy Corbblah as the head coach of the club on mutual agreement. Jimmy Corbblah was appointed King Faisal head coach in October, 2022 with Godwin Ablordey as his assistant.[ads3] The former Ghana U-20 head coach has had his contract with King Faisal terminated after 22 matches. “We can confirm that we have mutually parted ways with head coach Jimmy Corbblah. Assistant Coach Godwin Ablordey has been put in acting capacity until the employment of a new substantive…
The Monetary Policy rate of Bank of Ghana (BoG) has accelerated by 150 basis to 29.5 percent according to the governor of the Central Bank, Dr Ernest Addison.[ads2] The increment was done by the Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank and it signals the rate at which it will lend to commercial banks. This will also influence the average rate on loans to individuals and businesses.[ads3] “This will be critical in resetting the economy on the path of recovery and sustaining growth. Headline inflation has declined marginally for two consecutive times but continues to remain relatively high compared to…
After four years of court injunctions, the Musician Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) has finally announced date for its elections.[ads2] A press release from the National Executive Committee of the Union indicate that the elections will be held on August 8, 2023. According to the acting President of the Union, Bessa Simons, the NEC of the union had met in a crunch emergency meeting to review and approve the proposed blueprint by the election committee.[ads3] “According to the roadmap, the voters register has been opened from March 20 to April 3, 2023. This is to allow members to check their status…