The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced four coaches in the Northern and Southern Zone of the Women’s Premier League nominated for “NASCO Coach of the Month “ -October Award.[ads2] Yusif Basigi kept it clean by leading his side Hasaacas Ladies to win all four match played in the Month of October. The team scored 12 goals and conceded 2 in the process. Reginald Asante of Faith Ladies led his side to 3 victories and 1 loss. The team recorded Six goals and conceded 2 in the Month of October.[ads3] Coach Tamimu Adam guided Pearlpia Ladies to three back-to-back wins…
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Ghana midfielder, Salis Abdul Samed has tipped country-mates Mohammed Kudus and Kamaldeen Sulemana for greatness in the near future.[ads2] The Lens midfielder believes the two youngsters have exceptional qualities that could make them superstars in world football barring any career threatening injuries. Salis was part of the Ghana squad that represented the country in the 2022 FIFA World Cup and had the opportunity to train with Kudus Mohammed and Kamaldeen Sulemana hence his assertions. “Everybody knows it is Kudus [Mohammed], for me he will be a superstar in the future because his qualities are different from all of us here.…
Belgium skipper, Eden Hazard has announced his retirement from international football following the country’s abysmal showdown in the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Qatar.[ads2] The 31-year old has called it a quit with the national team after fourteen years of playing for the Red Devils. The Real Madrid attacker captained Belgium in the 2022 FIFA World Cup of which the team failed to progress from the group stage of the competition after being tipped as one of the favorite countries.[ads3] Hazard managed 126 appearances for Belgium, scoring 33 goals.[ads4]
Ace politician, Samuel Ofosu Ampofo is optimistic of retaining the National Democratic Congress (NDC) chairmanship seat in the party’s upcoming elections.[ads2] Mr Ofosu Ampofo will battle with the current General Secretary of the party, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah for the enviable seat in the forthcoming elections. Even though many believe it will be a very keenly contested battle, Samuel Ofosu Ampofo is confident of winning the seat for the second time and be able to lead the party to victory in the 2024 general elections.[ads3] “I want to assure you that I will win my re-election bid as the national chairman…
The Military Police of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has arrested one Rufai Abubakar for posing as a Senior Military Officer and trying to access a military installation at Burma Camp in Accra.[ads2] According to the statement, the suspect, who was dressed in a military camouflage uniform, decorated with fake Lieutenant Colonel ranks, claiming he was stationed at Northern Command Headquarters and was proceeding to the Air Force Base to book a flight to Tamale. “The suspect who entered Burma Camp in a commercial vehicle was closely monitored as he alighted at a bus stop and headed to the Air Force Base.”[ads3] “The…
Tanzania President, Samia Suhulu Hassan has canceled the country’s 61st Independence Day celebration directing that money for the anniversary should be used to build dormitories for children with special needs.[ads2] It is believed that about $445,000 was budgeted for the anniversary celebration which can afford eight new dormitories in primary Schools in the country. Already the money has been disbursed with the independence day to be celebrated with public dialogues on development instead of the usual pomp and state banquets.[ads3] This becomes the third time a Tanzanian President has canceled the country’s independence day celebration after John Magufui in 2015…
A Deputy Minister of Finance, John Kumah has rebuffed claims that the Akufo-Addo government has borrowed more than any government in the country’s history.[ads2] According to him, the statistics and global event shows that the Akufo-Addo government was borrowing at an acceptable levels until the emergency of the devastating coronavirus. “People may come to the conclusion that we have over-borrowed because of what happened. We borrowed GH¢3 billion from 2017 to 2019 for investments in building the economy, and we were making 7 percent on returns. If it were not Covid-19 which crashed productivity to zero, we will not be…
Senegalese-American singer cum songwriter, Akon has expressed huge love for fast rising Ghanaian artiste Black Sheriff.[ads2] According to the astute businessman, he is a huge fan of Black Sheriff and might sign him onto his record label when the need be. “I’m a huge fan of Black Sherif, he reminded me of the energy of myself when I first came out, you could literally hear the pain, the struggle and the challenges in his voice whenever he sings”, the ‘Ghetto’ hit-maker said in an interview on BBC Radio.[ads3] For him, Blacko’s message is one that depicts the desperation to succeed…
President Akufo-Addo has said his administration has invested in Ghana’s railway sector than any government since the country attained independence in 1957.[ads2] According to the President, his administration has also laid a solid foundation that will boost the county’s railway sector for successive government to benefit. Speaking at the commission of a 900-meter road over-bridge across the railway at Afienya on Tuesday, December 6, President Akufo-Addo said, “in the last five years of my administration, more construction activity in the railway sector has gone on than any period since Independence. We have laid a solid foundation which will receive any…
Tunisia striker, Wahbi Khazri has announced his retirement from international football after the country’s elimination from the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Qatar.[ads2] The 31-year old has announced his decision to retire from international football when Tunisia failed to progress from the group stage of the ongoing mundial despite beating France 1:0 in the last group fixture. The Montpellier forward scored that goal for North African giants to join Saudi duo Salem Al-Dawsari and Sami Al-Jaber as the all-time leading Arab scorers at World Cups with three goals each.[ads3] “After the Tunisia match, and in a meeting that included all…