The Black Stars of Ghana are preparing to set off for Cote D’Ivoire ahead of the African Cup Of Nations. The team after several days of camping here in Ghana is ready for the tournament. The Black Stars had earlier played a goal less draw with Namibia on Monday night in an AFCON preparatory friendly at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. Also as part of their camping activities, the Black Stars had a farewell dinner with President Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo-Addo last night Tuesday January 9, 2024 at the Golden Beam Hotel in Kumasi. President Akufo-Addo gave the squad…
Author: Kelvin Papa Sackey
Takoradi’s premier television station, New Day TV is set to telecast a sports show dubbed “Sports Xclusive” from Saturday January 13, 2024. The show, which will be broadcast every Saturday from 10am to 12 noon will be hosted by Empire FM’s Ekow Essilfie and he will be supported by two other panelists in Christian Mensah and George Duah popularly known as Nitro. Many sports fans have received the news with great happiness and are getting ready for a rollercoaster of sports excitement. The show has come in time as the 34th edition of the African Cup Of Nations is about…
Ghana and West Ham’s Mohammed Kudus, has finally made his way to the Black Stars camp in Kumasi. The Ghanaian international has been in Ghana since last week, but he has to continue with his recuperation, per the advice of the medics. He felt some discomfort in his hamstring and hasn’t trained since West Ham defeated Arsenal 2 to 0 in the Premier League. As a result, Kudus was unable to attend Ghana’s pre-AFCON training camp because medical professionals said he would require at least six days to recover. But Kudus arrived in Kumasi earlier today and went to the…
Black Stars forward Inaki Williams, just opened his newly constructed hotel in Akyem Achaise a town in the Eastern Region of Ghana making it accessible to the public. Inaki Williams and his younger brother Nico Williams were instrumental in making the upmarket hotel a reality, even though they were not present for the grand opening event. Since Inaki Williams is currently getting ready with the Black Stars for the African Cup of Nations, he was unable to make it to the function. The San Mames Hotel, which offers an outstanding array of facilities that meet worldwide standards, is a monument…
Ghanaians can look forward to a number of statutory public holidays that will honor important occasions and cultural celebrations as the country enters the auspicious year 2024. The Interior Minister, Ambrose Dery, has released the official list of public holidays for the year, giving the populace dates to commemorate and consider the history of the country. Holidays commemorating significant historical occurrences are among the most looked forward to, since they enable people to consider the history of their country and the sacrifices made by those who came before them. Religious festivals also offer opportunities for spiritual observance and meditation, adding…
Ghanaian defender Jonathan Mensah has signed a contract with the New England Revolution as a free agent for the 2024 MLS season, with an option to sign until 2025. Mensah’s signing was confirmed by New England Revolution in an official announcement posted on their website. “New England Revolution have signed veteran defender Jonathan Mensah as a free agent. Mensah, an MLS Cup winner and former MLS Best XI selection, joins the Revolution on a one-year contract for the 2024 Major League Soccer season with an additional one-year option for 2025,” the statement reads. The Ghanaian international Mensah is back with…
Black Stars forward Inaki Williams is set to report to Black Stars camp on Thursday as revealed by Athletic Bilbao. The Athletic Bilbao striker was unable to attend to the team’s camp earlier this week due to an illness he contracted. Williams would require rest following the evaluation, the club stated in a previous statement. But now that he’s over his illness, the Ghanaian striker is anticipated to report to the team’s Kumasi camp on Thursday. “Iñaki Williams has been assessed by Athletic Club’s medical services, who have confirmed the striker has recovered from the illness suffered during the…
Ghanaian waakye seller, Auntie Muni has been confirmed dead. After a brief sickness, the tragedy happened today, Wednesday, January 3 at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) in Accra. Arafat, Auntie Muni’s son, has announced that her funeral will happen in Tamale today in accordance with Islamic norms. “Mummy was sick, she was complaining of pain, so we took her to the SNNIT Hospital. There were complications, so she asked that they discharge her.When they discharged her, after two days, we realized she was still not feeling well. So we rushed her to the University of Ghana Medical Centre…
Ghanaian Highlife artiste Kofi Kinaata has been named to perform at the 48th edition of the Nguvu SWAG Awards. The Nguvu SWAG Awards which aims at rewarding sports excellence annually will have it’s 48th edition at the Accra International Conference Centre on Friday, January 12. Kofi Kinaata will therefore be there to thrill the various personalities and attendees with the best of music tunes which have earned him many accolades in Ghana and beyond. With the Sports Writers Association Of Ghana partnering Nguvu Mining Company as headline sponsor and Kofi Kinaata as headline performer, it can be speculated that the…
Afrobeats singer Sally M has shed light on the height she wants to attain in the next five to ten years of her music career. The Takoradi-based singer, writer and journalist stated on New Day TV she is pursuing music out of passion and that music is her full time job. She highlighted that in the next 5-10 years of her music career, she wants to get to the level of the likes of Nigerian music sensations in Wizkid and Tiwa Savage. Sally M remarked “I have a goal in sight. I am not just doing music for fun, I…