The Communication Bureau of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Western Region have announced a new date for former President John Dramani Mahama’s tour of the region.[ads2] The tour which was scheduled to start on Thursday, March 23, 2023 and end two days after has now been pushed to Friday, March 24 -26,2023. READ:Mahama to embark on 3-day tour of Western region Mr Mahama is expected to start his campaign tour in the Western Region from Wassa East on Friday morning, through to Shama, Ahanta West, Mpohor before ending the day one of the tour with a mammoth rally…
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The spokesperson of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum has said Black Stars goalkeeper Jojo Wollacott will be available for Angola clash on Thursday, March 23, 2023.[ads2] The enterprising netminder couldn’t last the entire minutes of the training session on Tuesday after picking an injury. Wollacott had the goalposts fall on him as a result of a heavy wind and had to be taken off the pitch for medical attention.[ads3] Speaking on Kumasi-based Wontumi TV/Radio, Henry Asante Twum indicated that Wollacott will be ready for the game but it for the coaches to decide whether he will start…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) will win the 2024 elections in the first-round with huge margin according to Professor Joshua Alabi who is the Vice Chancellor of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA).[ads2] According to him, the NDC will return to power with ease only if John Dramani Mahama is voted to lead the party as flagbearer in the 2024 polls. “We assure you that NDC will win hands down, we are not only going to win hands down but by 1AM we will be sure of our results”, Professor Alabi said this on Tuesday, March 21 after filing…
The Black Stars have finally touched down in Kumasi to prepare for the 2023 AFCON qualifiers against Angola on Thursday, March 23, 2023.[ads2] Ghana will host Angola at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi on March 23, 2023 before traveling to Luanda for the reverse fixture on March 27, 2023. The playing body and the technical team led by Chris Hughton landed in the Ashanti regional capital this afternoon to familiarize themselves with the Kumasi environment.[ads3] Players like Abdul Manaf Nurudeen, Joseph Wollacott, Alexander Djiku, Denis Odoi, Kingsley Schindler, Patrick Kpozo, Daniel Amartey, Joseph Aidoo, Andre Ayew, Joseph Painstil,…
President Akufo-Addo has entreated the Electoral Commission of Ghana to ensure the 2024 election is free, fair and credible.[ads2] Speaking at the swearing-in of two EC Board members at the Jubilee House, President Akufo-Addo said ,”it is no secret that I have spent most of my adult life trying to fight for the establishment of democracy and human rights in this country and I have always fought and advocated for credible elections in Ghana.” He added: “In emphasizing the importance of the credibility of elections, it must be pointed out that the counting, collation and declaration of the results, cannot…
Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has expressed his shock over the death of former Old Tafo MP Dr Anthony Akoto Osei.[ads2] The former minister of Monitoring and Evaluation was announced dead by parliament on Monday, March 20, 2023. READ:Akoto Osei: Fmr Old Tafo MP passes away In a social media post, Dr Bawumia believes Dr Akoto Osei’s dedication to Ghana was unmatched. “I have heard with shock the passing of Hon. Dr. Anthony Akoto Osei, former MP and Minister of the Republic.[ads3] “Dr. was a very good friend and one of the people I worked closely with as a Deputy…
Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, the member of parliament for South Dayi has eulogized former MP for Old Tafo, Dr Anthony Akoto Osei who passed away yesterday.[ads2] His death was announced on the official Facebook page of the Parliament of Ghana on Monday, March 20. “Former Old Tafo MP, Hon. Dr Anthony Osei Akoto passes away. May he rest in peace,” Parliament announced. READ:Akoto Osei: Fmr Old Tafo MP passes away In a tweet eulogizing the former Minister of state for finance, Dafeamekpor said, “One of the few men who took it upon themselves to tutor me in the ways of House…
FC Koln winger, Kingsley Schindler has received a late call-up to the Black Stars for Angola double-header in the 2023 AFCON qualifiers.[ads2] The German-born Ghanaian footballer has joined the Black Stars camp as replacement for injured Tariq Lamptey. This becomes a debut call-up for Schindler who has been a core figure for FC Koln this season in the German Bundesliga with 20 appearances. The 29-year old has already arrived at the Black Stars camp to prepare for the Angola games.[ads3] Meanwhile players like Abdul Manaf Nurudeen, Joseph Wollacott, Alexander Djiku, Denis Odoi, Kingsley Schindler, Patrick Kpozo, Daniel Amartey, Joseph Aidoo,…
Black Meteors coach Ibrahim Tanko has invited eight foreign based players for the U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Algeria.[ads2] Ghana will travel to Annaba for the 1st leg on Friday, March 24, 2023 before hosting the North Africans at the Baba Yara Sports stadium on Wednesday, March 28, 2023. The invited players include FC Basel midfielder Emmanuel Essiam, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku of Sporting Lisbon and Emmanuel Yeboah of CFR Cruj.[ads3] Others include, Alex Sarfo, Ernest Nuamah (FC Nordsjaelland), Zubairu Ibrahim (FK Jedinstvo Ub) former Hearts of Oak midfielder Adams Salim (FC Cincinnati) and Daniel Afriyie Banierh who now…
FC Nordsjaelland attacker, Ernest Nuamah has received a call-up to the Black Meteors ahead of Algeria clash in the U-23 AFCON qualifiers.[ads2] Nuamah has been handed a call-up following his incredible form for FC Nordsjaelland in the Danish Superliga this season, scoring eight goals with four assists to his credit. His invitation is to strengthen the Black Meteors attack for the double-header against Algeria as Ghana is determined to secure a qualification to the U-23 AFCON tournament.[ads3] The first leg of the final qualification round is scheduled for March 24th in Annaba, with the return leg taking place in Kumasi…