Former Ghana midfielder, Yaw Acheampong has entreated Ghanaians to stop blaming Andre Ayew for the Black Stars painful exit from the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Qatar.[ads2] Andre Ayew has had his fair share of criticisms after missing a penalty against Uruguay in the last group fixture of the tournament that Ghana lost by 2:0. Ghana needed at least a draw in the aforesaid game to secure a qualification to the knockout stage of the mundial only for Andre Ayew to miss an early minutes penalty.[ads3] But Yaw Acheampong who made eighteen appearances for Ghana before retiring from international football…
Author: Wilhelmina Antonniette Bartels
An executive member of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Dr Tony Aubynn has said the association did everything possible for the Black Stars to have a successful tournament.[ads2] Ghana failed to progress from the group stage of the 2022 World Cup after winning a single game and losing two matches. The exit of the Black Stars from the tournament has seen the Ghana FA and its leaders heavily criticised.[ads3] But Dr Aubynn believes the Ghana FA put in efforts to ensure the Black Stars progress to a respectable stage at the mundial but all went fruitless. “The materials available was…
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…
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…