The Western Regional Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Richard Kirk Mensah has endorsed John Dramani Mahama as the party’s flagbearer for the 2024 polls.[ads2] According toi the astute communicator, the former President is the only candidate that can win power for the NDC in the 2024 elections. Speaking at the party’s regional elections in Agona Nkwanta, Richard Kirk Mensah who went unopposed stated that the NDC is determined to win power from the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and Mr Mahama is the right candidate to lead the party. “Let me be the first regional executive in…
Author: Wilhelmina Antonniette Bartels
Ghana defender, Dennis Odoi believes Saudi Arabia’s surprising victory against Argentina could serve as an inspiration for Ghana ahead of Portugal clash in the FIFA World Cup.[ads2] Ghana, ranked the least side in the World Cup will come face-to-face against one of the tournament favorites in Portugal at the Stadium 974 on Thursday, November 24, 2022. And even though Portugal is considered highly favorite to win the game, Dennis Odoi believes the Saudi Arabia 2:1 victory against Lionel Messi-led Argentina side yesterday could serve as an inspiration for Ghana. He said, “Of course, seeing what Saudi Arabia have achieved just…
Portugal defender Ruben Dias want his teammates to focus on beating Ghana in the World Cup opener on Thursday, November 24, 2022.[ads2] Even though Portugal is considered as one of the countries favorite to win the competition, Ruben Dias want the focus to be on beating Ghana. “For everyone, the only thing on our mind is to beat Ghana. Without it, everything is different. We have to think one game at a time because it’s the best way to chart a victorious path. Now the focus is on beating Ghana and nothing else,”the Manchester City defender said at a press…
Ghanaian goalkeeper, Jojo Wollacot has landed in Qatar to support the Black Stars ahead of game against Portugal.[ads2] The Charlton Athletic netminder was ruled out of the 2022 FIFA World Cup after picking an injury prior to the commencement of the tournament. Despite being ruled out of the tournament, Wollacot has landed in the Arabian country to feet his support to the Black Stars. Ghana will face Portugal in first game of the tournament on Thursday, November 24.[ads3] Ghana is going into the Portugal game with huge confidence after beating and dominating Switzerland in final pre-World Cup friendly in Abu…
Former Black Stars coach, CK Akonnor has disclosed that Dutch winger Cody Gakpo rejected a call-up to play for Ghana.[ads2] According to Akonnor, this was before the PSV Eindhoven talisman made his debut for the Netherlands senior national team. The 23-year old is born to a Dutch mother and a Ghanaian father with relations in Togo and was eligible to play for any of the three countries but decided to play for Netherlands.[ads3] Speaking as the analyser for the 2022 FIFA World Cup game between Netherlands and Senegal, CK Akonnor who coached the Ghana senior national team from 2020-2021 indicated…
The petition challenging the eligibility of the member of Parliament for Jomoro constituency in the Western region, Dorcas Affo-Toffey has been dismissed by the Sekondi High Court on Monday, November 21, 2022.[ads2] The case which has been in court for the past twenty months was filed by a citizen in the constituency, Joshua Emuah Kofie who was challenging the eligibility of the lawmaker as not fit to contest as the representative of the constituency on grounds of holding multiple nationalities including American and Ivorian citizenships which is against the 1992 Constitution. In its ruling, the court presided over by Justice…
It was a horrific Saturday afternoon in Bogoso in the Prestea Huni-Valley Municipality in the Western Region when heavy timber logs fall off a truck in the midst of a busiest market in the town.[ads2] According to reports, the chains tying the timber logs on the truck loosened resulting to the logs falling off the truck and trapping about three vehicles and tricycles. https://youtube.com/shorts/-bzVtQbhr6g?feature=share The unfortunate incident is said to have occurred at the Bogoso central market where there was a huge crowd since Saturdays are market days in the area. The exact number of people dead is yet to…
Swiss giants, FC Basel have reportedly expressed interest in Hearts of Oak talisman Daniel Afriyie Barnieh.[ads2] The 21-year old attacking midfielder has emerged as a top target for the Basel based club after an incredible showdown for Ghana against Switzerland in a pre-World Cup friendly on November 17. Kyfilla.com understands that scouts of the Swiss club who were at the stadium were impressed with the performance of Afriyie Barnieh for Ghana against Switzerland at the ZSC Stadium in Abu Dhabi where he lasted sixty minutes. It is believed that negotiations have commenced between FC Basel and the representatives of Afriyie…
Nana Toku has been maintained as the chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Western region after the regional elections on Saturday, November 12, 2022.[ads2] The astute politician has retained his seat for a second term after polling 415 votes to defeat his competitor Gibril Alhassan Lamini who had just 91 votes. In all 42 contestant contested for 12 different positions at the just ended elections held at Agona Nkwanta in the Western region. The incumbent vice chairman Daniel K Eshun had 119 votes but was not enough as he lost his seat to Charlotte Otuwa Odum who…
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has landed a one-year partnership with Tanink Ghana Limited.[ads2] As part of the deal Tanink will present three brand new Chery Tiggo vehicles to the πππ for official use, the πππ will also receive an amount of $100,000. Chery Vehicles will also be available for Ghanaβs delegation to Qatarβs official use during the World Cup.[ads3] Tanink Ghana Limited is the authorized dealer of Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Iveco Trucks and Gen Sets in Ghana with its headquarters in Tema, a suburb in Greater Accra.[ads5]