Thirty-four (34) Black Queens have been invited for camping at the Ghanaman Centre of Excellence at Prampram in preparation for two International friendly matches lined up in the FIFA International window for February.[ads2] Ghana will play Benin and Togo this month in readiness for the 2023 WAFU B Women’s Cup of Nations and the 2024 African Women’s Cup of Nations. The Black Queens will take on Benin on Sunday, February 19 before locking horns with Togo on Saturday, February 25, 2023.[ads3] The two matches will offer Coach Nora Hauptle an opportunity to assess the strength of the team going into…
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Ghanaian side, Aduana Stars have completed the acquisition of former defender Daniel Darkwah in the ongoing transfer window.[ads2] The versatile left footed defender has made a return to Aduana Stars after barely five years of leaving the club. Darkwah has rejoined the Dormaa-based club on a permanent deal after stint with Enyimba FC in Nigeria.[ads3] He left Aduana Stars in January, 2018 for Asante Kotoko on a three-year deal after an explosive performance for the club. After a successful spell, Daniel Darkwah left Asante Kotoko to secure a deal with Enyimba FC in Nigeria.[ads4] His return to Aduana Stars is…
The ministerial changes made by President Akufo-Addo is not enough to tackle the economic hardship facing the country says Minority Chief Whip, Kwame Agbodza.[ads2] The Adaklu MP says the reshuffle is not comprehensive enough hence why he believes it won’t have any positive impact on the country’s economy. “Akufo-Addo’s reshuffle today will not be comprehensive enough to deal with the economic challenges we have”, he tweeted. He added that; “I have all the respect for the individuals nominated. But what is the use of a portfolio called minister of State at the Presidency currently?”[ads3] President Akufo-Addo on Tuesday, February 7…
The National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi believes Kennedy Agyapong is not someone suitable enough to lead the NPP as flagbearer in the 2024 elections.[ads2] The Assin Central MP is one of the candidates vying to lead the NPP as flagbearer with Alan Kyerematen, Owusu Akoto Afriyie and the current Vice President of the republic, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia all in contention. But Sammy Gyamfi believes non of the candidates including Kennedy Agyapong can retain power for the NPP in forthcoming general elections.[ads3] “The truth of the matter is that he is equally guilty. If Bawumia…
Member of Parliament for Adansi-Asokwa in the Ashanti region, Kobina Tahir Hammond has been appointed the new minister for trade and industry.[ads2] This comes following the resignation of Alan Kyerematen, who vacated his position to concentrate on his campaign to become the flagbearer of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the 2024 elections. This was contained in a list of new ministerial appointments by President Akufo-Addo submitted to the speaker to parliament.[ads3] Also, the member of parliament for Abetifi in the Eastern region, Bryan Acheampong has been named the new minister for food and agriculture. He will be replacing…
Following the resignation of some ministers in his government, President Akufo-Addo has made new ministerial appointments.[ads2] Bryan Acheampong, the member of Parliament for Abetifi in the Eastern region has been appointed the new minister for food and agriculture. He has been handed the office following the resignation of Owusu Akoto Afriyie who left to concentrate on his campaign to become the flagbearer of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the 2024 elections. Renowned politician and a top member of the NPP, K.T Hammond has been nominated as the new minister for trade and industry, replacing NPP’s 2024 flagbearer hopeful,…
A Senior Reegistered Nurse at the Kpasera CHPS Compound in the Mpaha Health Zone of the Central Gonja District of the Savannah Region, Atinga Aniyiri David, has committed suicide.[ads2] Information gathered by 3news revealed that the deceased had a misunderstanding with his girlfriend, who threatened to leave him. Unable to live with the threats, according to reports, the nurse decided to commit suicide. He was seen by some residents hanging on a tree with a rope tied to his neck behind the facility.[ads3] The Assembly member for the area, Japo Mohammed, was contacted and he informed police in Mpaha about the…
President Akufo-Addo has joined the call for prayers for Ghanaian footballer, Christian Atsu who has been trapped under rubbles after an earthquake in Turkey on Monday, February 6, 2023.[ads2] The 31-year old winger currently plying his trade for Hataysport in Turkey was caught up in the 7.7 magnitude earthquake. Several members of his new team had to be rescued after the earthquake and Atsu is now reported to be amongst those still missing as a search and rescue operation gets underway. The club’s sporting director, Taner Savut, is also trapped as efforts to free them continue.[ads3] In a tweet extending…
Member of Parliament for Asawase, Muntaka Mubarak has accepted the changes made to the NDC leadership in Parliament.[ads2] On January 23, the NDC made changes to its leadership in parliament with the astute legislator losing his position as the minority Chief Whip to fellow party member and MP for Adaklu, Kwame Agbodza. Even though the changes brought some misunderstanding, the former sports minister has finally declared his support towards the changes made. In a Facebook post, he disclosed that his decision to accept the changes was as a result of an intervention by former President, John Dramani Mahama.[ads3] “To all…
Former President, John Dramani Mahama has called for prayers for Ghanaian winger Christian Atsu is reportedly amongst those trapped under rubble in Turkey after a huge earthquake.[ads2] The former Newcastle United and Chelsea winger currently plying his trade for Hataysport in Turkey was caught up in the 7.7 magnitude earthquake. Several members of his new team had to be rescued after the earthquake and Atsu is now reported to be amongst those still missing as a search and rescue operation gets underway. READ:Ghana’s Christian Atsu ‘trapped in rubble’ after an earthquake in Turkey The club’s sporting director, Taner Savut, is…