Jamaican sprint legend, Asafa Powell has said he will give his children his full blessings if they decide to represent Ghana as athletes.[ads2] Powell is married to a Ghanaian wife with two children, which means the kids can choose to represent either Ghana or Jamaica. Despite his huge achievements for Jamaica in athletics, Asafa Powell who sees his children following his footsteps, has said he will support his children if they decide to represent Ghana instead of the Caribbean country.[ads3] “I have kids, two of them with my current wife. With her being Ghanaian, there is going to be pressure…
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The National Sports Authority (NSA) has announced gate fees for Ghana vs Angola clash at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi on March 23, 2023.[ads2] Ghana will host Angola in the first leg of the 2023 African Cup of Nations qualifiers in Kumasi with the gate fees for the crucial encounter announced. Popular stand is going for Gh¢20.00 while Centre Line and VIP Wings have been pegged at Gh¢30.00 and Gh¢50.00 respectively with the VIP stand priced at Gh¢70.00.[ads3] Ghanaians are encouraged to purchase their e-ticket for the epic encounter by dialling *711# before the match day. Ghana coach,…
In a bid to strengthen the Ghanaian economy, President Akufo-Addo has encouraged foreign investors and the private business sector to keep investing in the country.[ads2] Speaking at the commissioning of GB Foods state-of-the-art tomato canning line in Tema on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, President Akufo-Addo indicated that his government and NPP as a political party is a supporter of the private business sector hence why he is bent on creating an enabling environment for the sector to expand their investments in Ghana to create more jobs for the citizenry. He said his administration since taking over the mantle in 2016…
President Akufo-Addo has entreated the private business sector to continue investing in the Ghanaian economy since that is the surest way to create more jobs for the citizenry.[ads2] According to the President, his government and the NPP as a political party is a natural supporter of the private business sector, hence the reason why he is bent on creating an enabling environment for them to expand their investments. Commissioning a $5 million state-of-the-art tomato canning line belonging to GB Foods in Tema on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, President Akufo-Addo said, “the government I lead is a natural cheerleader for the…
Andy Kumi, striker for Ghana Premier League side, Kotoku Royals has said his outfit will escape relegation this season.[ads2] The Ghana Premier League newcomers currently languish at the bottom of the league table with 17 points after 21 matches. Despite being tipped by many to return to the division one league after the 2022/23 league season, Kotoku Royals are currently in a blistering, beating Bechem United last weekend to record three straight home wins.[ads3] And Andy Kumi who has been a key member of the Aki Oda-based club believes Kotoku Royals will escape relegation. “What Kotoku needs is the support…
Ghana assistant coach, Mas Ud Didi Dramani has explained why there was no local player in the Black Stars squad to face Angola in the 2023 AFCON later this month.[ads2] Coach Chris Hughton has been heavily criticised by some lovers of the domestic league after his 25-man squad for the Angola double-header had no local-based player. In his explanation, Didi Dramani disclosed that consistency is what the technical team of the Black Stars are looking for hence why the 25-man squad had most of the players who represented the county at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, and without…
Ghanaian actress and television personality, Nana Ama McBrown has said he has no regrets leaving Despite Media for Media General.[ads2] The multiple award-winning actress officially joined Media General’s twi-language brand Onua FM/TV on Monday, March 13, 2023 after quitting Despite Media’s UTV. Since her move to Media General was made official, Nana Ama McBrown has been heavily criticised by former co-workers and some section of Ghanaians with some describing her as ungrateful among others.[ads3] Speaking on 3FM on Tuesday, March 14, Nana Ama McBrown indicated that she is happy to have joined Media General and not perturbed about the rate…
Residents of Takoradi and its environs in the Western region will experience an enthralling moment as Green Cycling Competition is set to hit the twincity on May 27, 2023.[ads2] Put together by Deep Dream Xperience and Green Xclusives under the auspices of the Western Regional Coordinating Council and National Sports Authority, the Green Cycling Competition is to increase interest in cycling as a sports, create careers, boost public health and create awareness of lifestyle disease attributed to sedentary life and also to raise awareness on causes and effects of climate change. The 90km cycling race will have the Takoradi Sports…
Black Satellites coach Samuel Boadu has invited the first batch of Black Satellites for camping at the Ghanaman Centre of Excellence at Prampram.[ads2] Some of the players were selected from the two Black Starlets squads that competed at the recent WAFU Zone Cup of Nations whiles others came through a nationwide scouting exercise that recently took place across the 10 football Regions of Ghana. The players will undergo screening, training and also play a couple of test matches during their stay at the Technical Centre in Prampram as the quality ones will be picked-out to form the nucleus of the…
Black Queens deputy captain Fafali Dumehasi has announced her retirement from International football after more than seven years in the national jersey.[ads2] Fafali who also played for Police Ladies Football Club announced her decision on Friday, March 10. “I wish to express my sincere gratitude to the Ghana Football Association for the opportunity granted me to exhibit my talent and also to serve the Country” Fali said on Friday. ”I’m very grateful and wish to announce my retirement from the National Team, the astute shot stopper stated in a letter addressed to the General secretary, Prosper Harrison Addo. She also…