Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has received high marks, for its ‘Good Quality’ rating, after an evaluation by the African Quality Rating Mechanism (AQRM) – a barometer used in assessing the credibility of universities on the continent. Professor Kwasi Obiri-Danso, Vice-Chancellor of the University, said the institution scored 3.25 on the AQRM’s evaluation scale, which was next to exceptional per the assessment of the regulatory body. The criteria used included the teaching and learning facilities, quality of infrastructure and material resources, quality of students’ services, academic staff profile in terms of qualifications and rank, as well as…
Author: Wilhelmina Antonniette Bartels
Ghanaian defender Nicholas Opoku has revealed that his stint with Italian Serie A side Udinese Calcio will be a short-term after putting pen to paper for the 1896 team. According to the dependable defender, he wants to play at the highest level of club football and Udinese is a starting point for him. Speaking to Kumasi based Fox FM, the former Berekum Chelsea center-back revealed that coach Julio Velázquez is excited about his performance in the preseason and he’s ready for the commencement of the league season. “Am happy to sign for Udinese and am ready for the league season.The…
Renovation works has begun at the Accra Sports Stadium ahead of the hosting of the Africa Women’s Football Championship in November. The Green Grass Technology started work on the pitch of theAccra Sports Stadium. Reports says similar works have begun at the various venues earmarked to host the much anticipating tournament in Ghana.
Simba Sporting Club were beaten in the grand finale of the 2018 Cecafa-Kagame Cup by 2:1 by arch rivals Azam Football Club at the National Stadium in Tanzania. The heated encounter saw Ghanaian duo James Kotei and Nicholas Gyan showcasing enough brilliancy but all efforts were fruitless. Shaban Idd Chilunda opened the scoreline for Azam FC in the first half but Simba came in strong in the second half and got the equalizer through Meddie Kagere. However, Aggrey Morris Ambrosi netted the winner for coach Hans van-der Pluijm side to clinch the trophy for the second time.
Head Coach for Bechem United Bismark Kobby Mensah believes football in the country is deteriorating and needs urgent attention. According to the budding coach, football in the country needs reforms and the government must be allowed to take absolute control. Speaking to www.kyfilla.com in an interview, the former Sekondi Hasaacas gaffer continued that those who have no idea about the Ghanaian football will see it as the best but those who follow the league with keen interest will understand him. ”Anyone who will argue that the league is better means he has no idea about it.The reforms will help and…
Chairman of Board of Trustees for GNPC Foundation Nana Ogyeahohoo Yaw Gyebi II has assured the inhabitants of the Western Region that the aforesaid foundation will develop the region massively. According to Nana Yaw Gyebi, the Parliament of Ghana have approved $10m to commence some developmental projects in the region with the Foundation already undertaking some projects in the Western region. Speaking at the GNPC Foundation sod-cutting exercise for the construction of a new ultramodern artificial pitch at Effiekuma Police Park in the Western region, Ogyeahoho revealed that the Foundation gave out 890 scholarship to students in both public and…
Deputy Minister for Western Region honorable Mrs. Gifty Eugenia Kusi has assured the inhabitants of the region of bigger projects which are bound to commence sooner in the region. According to the Deputy Minister, the ruling government have plans for the region and numerous of bigger projects have been outlined to commence. Speaking at the GNPC Foundation sod-cutting exercise for the construction of an ultramodern artificial pitch at Effiekuma in the Western region, honorable Mrs.Gifty Eugenia Kusi thanked GNPC for undertaking such a bigger projects in the region and appealed for more. “GNPC have been in existence for a longer…
GNPC Foundation, the social investment arm of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation on Friday 13th July, 2018 cuts sod to construct an ultramodern standard artificial turf at Effiekuma Police Park in the Western region. Speaking at the ceremony as the main guest, honorable Joseph Cudjoe, member of Parliament for Effia constituency and the Deputy Energy Minister assured the gathering that the structure will be completed in the next six months. Moreover, honorable Joseph Cudjoe added that the NPP government together with the GNPC Foundation believes in quality and will make the artificial pitch a ‘Barcelona’ standard. ”The government and GNPC…
Ghanaian midfielder Emmanuel Lomotey has completed his loan move to Spanish Laliga side Villarreal in the ongoing summer transfer window. Lomotey recently joined Segunda B side Cordoba CF from Zylofon Cash Premier League side Dreams FC after spending last season on loan at Extremadura FC The 20-year-old has been loaned to the Yellow Submarines on a season-long loan deal from Segunda B side Cordoba CF. The former Dreams FC midfield dynamo is the second Ghanaian player to have joined the Spanish side after Mubarak Wakaso who featured for them during the 2011-2012 season. Meanwhile, the 2007-08 Laliga runners up finished…
Ghanaian rapper Dadie Opanka says he has forgotten it has been four years since his colleague musician, Castro, disappeared while jet skiing but believes he is alive. “Funny enough, could you believe that I’ve forgotten that it’s been four years now since his [Castro’s] disappearance. It was this morning that I came across it when I was checking something on YouTube, I’ve even forgotten that it’s been four years now because it’s been a long time now,” he told Classfmonline.com in an exclusive interview on Tuesday, 6 July 2018. The “wedding car” hitmaker, however, noted that he believes Castro will…