Telecommunication giants, MTN Ghana has supported the Black Stars with cedi equivalent of USD$2million ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar later this month.[ads2] The deal was announced by the Ghana Football Association on Thursday, November 3, 2022. “MTN is pledging 2 million USD to support the Black Stars at the World Cup in Qatar”, the Ghana FA tweeted on its official page. Ghana is among the five African countries to participate in the 2022 World Cup alongside Morocco, Cameroon, Senegal and Tunisia.[ads3] Even though the Black Stars provisional squad for the tournament is not yet out, it…
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Ghanaian record label, Lynx Entertainment has reached a partnership agreement with global label, EMPIRE to project Kuami Eugene on the international market.[ads2] A statement from Lynx Entertainment, explains that the strategic partnership agreement “will see the 2020 Ghana Music Awards ‘Artiste of the Year’ expand his horizons as he takes on the world with his music.” Kuami Eugene’s deal emphasises the Ghana-based label’s trailblazing role in the African music industry since 2007. “This pathbreaking alliance will aim at projecting the career of the talented and hardworking singer & songwriter on the international market”, part of the statement reads. Kuami Eugene…
Asante Kotoko goalkeeper, Danlad Ibrahim has been included in the Black Stars provisional squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, according to a grapevine source.[ads2] Danlad, according to sources, is the only local-based goalkeeper in the Black Stars provisional squad submitted to FIFA ahead of the mundial. His inclusion comes following his exploit with Asante Kotoko in the Ghana Premier league as well as the Black Galaxies and Black Meteors.[ads3] He is expected to travel to Abu Dhabi on November 14 for the Black Stars final preparations. READ ALSO: REPORT: Simba SC approach Kotoko for Richard Boadu Ghana will…
Fast rising Ghanaian artiste and songwriter, Black Sheriff has scooped a brand deal with cross-border payment app, Chipper Cash.[ads2] The ‘Oh Paradise’ hit-maker announced the deal on his social media page with a short video showing a pop-up message of a cash transfer from Burna Boy whilst playing basketball. “Happy to be part of the Chipper Family!! @chippercashapp #keepgoing”, Black Sheriff tweeted. https://twitter.com/blacksherif_/status/1587098775708901378?t=kdl6-ZR_U1bLfHAdg_h0sQ&s=19 The BET International Flow nominee has become the second African artiste to secure a brand deal with Chipper Cash after Nigeria’s Burna Boy.[ads3] Other superstars on the cross-border payment app as brand ambassadors include former Manchester United and…
Tanzanian giants, Simba Sports Club have reportedly made a formal approach for Asante Kotoko midfielder Richard Boadu.[ads2] Per reports, the Dar es Salaam-based club have offered a little over USD$200,000 for the transfer of the highy-talented midfielder who is in a blistering form for Asante Kotoko this season. The former Medeama SC defensive midfielder has been instrumental for Kotoko this season despite the team’s failure to eliminate RC Kadiogo from Burkina Faso in the first phase of the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round.[ads3] Simba SC are strengthening squad for the 2022/23 campaign and have deemed Boadu as a perfect midfielder…
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has landed a lucrative sponsorship deal from Ghanaian oil industry company, Goil.[ads2] The two-year deal is worth USD$200,000 was officially announced on Tuesday, November 2, 2022. This means that Goil will be the official fuel partner of the Ghana FA for the next two years.[ads3] The deal will enable Goil to advertise their products on Ghana FA sponsored competitions and events during the entire two-year period.[ads4]
The Ghana Police Service has issued a statement regarding Shatta Wale’s comment over the death of former Kwaw Kese’s manager Fennec Okyere.[ads2] Shatta Wale, a Ghanaian dancehall superstar has opened a social media banter with his former manager Bulldog after the Bullhaus Entertainment manager made opined that Black Sheriff’s debut album will go far than the yet-to-be released albums of Shatta Wale and Sarkodie. In one of the tractions today, November 2, 2022 Shatta Wale threatened to expose Bulldog over the death of former Kwaw Kese manager Fennec Okyere.[ads3] The multiple award-winning musician indicated that he is now ready to…
Ghana Premier league powerhouse, Hearts of Oak have appointed legendary striker Bernard Dong Bortey as the club’s Under 14 youth development coach effective Wednesday, November 2, 2022.[ads2] His appointment forms part of the club’s restricting program and the renewed focus on youth development. A club statement indicate that Dong Bortey was selected as part of the applicants who vetted for the position. “As part of his responsibilities, Dong Bortey will assist coach Samuel Nii Noi at the Under 18 level while building the foundational modules to revamp the Under 14 team and they will work closely under the head coach…
The National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi has endorsed Brogya Genfi for the party’s national youth organizer position in the upcoming elections.[ads2] Brogya Genfi, a former Ashanti Regional Youth Organizer will be contesting for the party’s national youth organizer position in the NDC national elections expected to be held in December this year.[ads3] In a post on Twitter, Sammy Gyamfi believes Brogya Genfi is the right person the NDC need as the youth organizer to win the 2024 general elections as the party is determined to return to power in the 2024 polls. “He…
Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo, the national chairman of the leading opposition party, National Democratic Congress (NDC) has suspended campaign for his re-election following the death of his mother.[ads2] In a statement addressed to members of the party, Ofosu-Ampofo indicated that he has taken the decision to be with his family as they mourn the demise of mother Mary Gyawubea Badu. “Dear Comrades, it is with a heavy heart that I write to announce the passing of the matriarch and rock of my family, my dear mother, Madam Mary Gyawubea Badu.[ads3] “In one of the darkest moments in my life and that of…