FC Samartex 1996 head coach, Annor Walker has attributed his outfit defeat to Asante Kotoko in Saturday’s betpawa Ghana Premier League game to they overly respecting their opponents.[ads2] FC Samartex who prior to the game had been tipped as favorite ended up losing for the second time at home this season by 2-1. Speaking after the game Annor Walker expressed his dissatisfaction and quizzed the approach at which his players attacked the game.[ads3] “During the course of the game, I noticed we gave Kotoko too much respect and due to the mentality at which Kotoko approached the game, I told…
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The Vice President of the United States of America (USA) Kamala Harris will travel to Africa later this month, her office announced Monday, becoming the most senior Biden administration official to visit the continent.[ads2] Her trip comes as the administration seeks to bolster its relationships with African countries, as competitors like Russia and China have made inroads in the region. Harris is scheduled to visit Ghana, Tanzania and Zambia on a historic trip, her first visit to the continent since becoming vice president. And it will be the first time a Black US vice president visits the region, amplifying Harris’…
All too soon, another exciting countdown will commence ahead of the world’s greatest multi sports showpiece.[ads2] Tuesday March 14, 2023 will mark the symbolic date D – 500 days before the opening of the Olympic Games, “Paris 2024” ! To celebrate this date, the French Embassy in Ghana will be staging an event around skateboarding, in order to showcase this new Olympic discipline.[ads3] The French Embassy and Surf Ghana will be spearheading the Tuesday morning event at the new Freedom Skatepark, in East Legon, Accra from 8:30 am. Among items on the programme, a skateboarding demonstration will be held, as…
Gifty Oware-Mensah, a renowned Ghanaian football administrator has landed a top role for the first-ever Africa Paralympic Games to be held in Ghana from September 3-11, 2023. The chief executive officer of Ghana women’s premier league outfit, Berry Ladies has been appointed as the Director of Marketing for the games. This was made official when the Youth and Sports Minister, Mustapha Ussif inaugurated a 10-member Local Organization Committee (LOC) on Friday, February 24, 2023, at the headquarters of the African Paralympic Committee (AfPC) Secretariat in Accra.[ads3] Mrs Oware-Mensah who is also the Deputy Executive Director of National Service Secretariat, will…
The Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) is saddened at the demise of Ghanaian international Christian Atsu. The body of our compatriot was found under the rubbles of his apartment on Saturday morning February 18, 2023, ten days after a devastating earthquake in Turkey. SWAG is extremely traumatized, particularly on the narratives leading to the sudden departure of such a much-loved son of our country.[ads4] We are pained at the loss of a brilliant footballer who had risen through the ramshackle of the game to attain international reputation; a dedicated gentleman who had volunteered a lot of time and commitment…
The Minister for Works and Housing, Hon. Francis Asenso-Boakye has directed the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly to take immediate steps to stop ongoing building construction works by some private developers on the Kpeshie Lagoon Wetlands in Teshie, a suburb of Accra to stop immediately, ahead of the raining seasons. This came to light when the Minister, Francis Asenso-Boakye (MP), accompanied by officials of the Ministry, the Hydrological Services Authority and some Municipal Assemblies within the Greater Accra region embarked on a working visit to inspect progress of ongoing drainage works in selected flood prone areas in the city, and also to…
The maiden edition of an exhibition that aims to promote Ghana’s aviation, cargo and tourism sectors in the United States of America (USA) has been launched. Slated for June 17 this year in New York, the “Aviation, Cargo and Tourism Expo 2023” aims to whip up interest in Ghana’s tourist attractions, entertainment and culture, export, cargo and aviation services. It is expected to generate new business opportunities for both exhibitors and Ghana as a country, and also boost investor confidence in line with the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AFCFTA) hosted in Accra, Ghana.[ads4] Launched by the Ghana Aviation News…
A Lagos Magistrates’Court has remanded a lecturer at the Lagos State University of Technology in the custody of Kirikiri Correctional Centre for allegedly defiling his 10-year-old daughter.[ads2] The lecturer was alleged to have been having carnal knowledge of the minor since 2018. He was arraigned on a two- count charge last Friday bordering on defilement and sexual assault by penetration before Magistrate Bola Osunsanm.[ads3] When the charges were read, Magistrate Osunsanmi did not take his plea. She ordered his remand at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre pending the Directorate of Public Prosecution’s legal advice. The case was adjourned till March 6,…
Ghanaian blogger, Boga Ali Hashim has chided renowned broadcaster Gilbert Abeiku Aggrey Santana widely known as Abeiku Santana for allegedly blocking female media personality Deloris Frimpong Manso otherwise known as Delay on Twitter.[ads2] This action by the drive-time host at OkayFM, according to Boga Ali Hashim is puerile. In a tweet, he wrote, “Mr. Santana is on a blocking spree ooo #beware, I just learned he’s blocked @delayghana too. smh…a troll master who does not want to be trolled #karma but on a real, for him to be blocking his colleagues sake of social media trolling is childish.” he should…
The Northern Region Rugby Association held its Annual General Meeting in at Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium, Tamale on Saturday, 28 January 2023. The meeting had in attendance the President of the association Ms. Rafatu Inusah Board Member of Ghana Rugby Football Union, the head coach of GRFU Mr. Lovemore Kuzorera , the Regional Director of the National Sports Authority Madam Salamatu Alhassan and board members of the association. The President in her opening remarks acknowledged the presence of all participants and outlined some of the achievements of the association despite the difficulties in 2023.[ads3] In her subsequent delivery after unveiling…