The Youth and Sports Minister, Mr. Isaac Kwame Asiamah has lauded StarTimes Broadcasting Firm for their support and contributions towards sports in the country since their arrival. According to the Minister, the Chinese based broadcasting firm’s unwavering commitment to the development and promotion of sports has complimented government efforts in sports infrastructure drive in the country. The Member of Parliament for Atwima Mponua said this, during Mr. Sheng Yi – the deputy Manager in charge of Media Division at StarTimes, visits at his office in Accra. The Tano Dumasi born however, urged StarTimes to continue to use sports as a…
Author: Kwame Stephen Yeboah
Ghanaian defender Richard Ocran has been included in Nkana FC squad to face CS Sfaxien in Tunisia. The Kitwe based side departed Zambia for Tunisia ahead of the CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final return fixture against CS Sfaxien on Sunday, 14th April, 2019 at the Stade Taïeb Mhiri. Nkana whipped the Tunisian giant 2:1 in the first leg of the quarter-finals at the Nkana Stadium and are poised to secure a semi-final slot in Tunisia on Sunday. The former Ashantigold SC center back was among the eighteen member squad that aboard the Emirates Airline flight from the Kenneth Kaunda International Airport…
Current head coach of Kumasi Asante Kotoko, Charles Kwablan Akonnor says he will forever be grateful to Sekondi Eleven Wise for giving him the platform at the start of his coaching career. Akonnor was appointed on February 19, 2009 as the head coach of Sekondi Eleven Wise then Sekondi Wise Fighters where he worked with former national team mate Nii Odartey Lamptey as the assistant coach. Speaking to Sekondi based Radio Silver, the 47-year old believes he enjoyed his three years stay at the club and will never forget his stints at the team and Western region at large. “…
In bid to contribute to bridging the gap in Ghana’s Doctor – patient ratio, the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation and the Ministry of Health have signed a memorandum of understanding with the Cuban government to train more health specialists. Over 170 Ghanaian medical students as well as 30 health specialists will be jetted off to Cuba to begin the intensive training. The agreement was signed between the Cuba Health Ministry and the Ghana Health Ministry during President Akufo-Addo’s visit to Cuba last week. The meeting also had in attendance a technical negotiations team from the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation,…
The Minister of Youth and Sports, Isaac Kwame Asiamah on Saturday April 6, 2019 inspected the construction of a boys dormitory for the Youth Leadership and Skills Training Institute (YLSTI) at Takrowase in the Eastern region. The Minister and a team of delegation visited the construction site and was overwhelmed with the progress of the project so far. The Takrowase Youth Leadership and Skills Training Institute is among the eleven (11) centres that has undergone a decent face-lift across the country. Kyfilla.com understands, the minister will be visiting the other Youth Leadership and Skill Training Institute rehabilitation works at the…
Ghana midfielder James Kotei saw 90 minutes of action as Simba SC were held to a goalless draw at the Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium in Dar es Salam. The 25-year old was as usual a delight to watch in the game as he marshalled the midfield with his overwhelming style of play which saw the stubborn and skillful Mazembe midfield at bay for the entire minutes. Even though he is not known for scoring goals, the midfield dynamo had a half-chance that he could have scored but unfortunately squandered it. The Msimbadzi Reds started the game lively as they created…
Ghanaian international James Kotei has secured a slot in Simba SC starting line-up for Tout Puissant Mazembe duel today at Dar es Salam in Tanzania. The Msimbadzi Reds will welcome the Congolese giant in the first leg of the CAF Champions League at the Benjamin Mkapa National Sports Stadium this afternoon and the former Liberty Professionals midfield dynamo has been included in the starting line-up. The 25-year old has been phenomenal at the midfield for the defending champions of the Tanzania Premier League in their CAF Champions League campaign, helping the side to be the first team from East Africa…
The Egyptian Embassy has announced its intention to collaborate with Egypt Air to give Ghanaian sporting public a “comprehensive package” which includes ticketing, internal flights and accommodation to enable them to travel for the TOTAL Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament scheduled in the Arab Republic of Egypt from June 21st to July 19th this year. This was made known by the Ambassador H.E Emad Magdy Hanna when the Youth and Sports Minister, Hon. Isaac Kwame Asiamah (MP) paid a reciprocal visit today at his residency. The Ambassador stated that the decision is the Embassy’s way of ensuring that Ghanaian…
Ghanaian professional footballer, Mubarak Wakaso has donated a pair of football boots to Asante Kotoko forward Songne Yacouba. The Black Stars and Deportivo Alaves midfielder presented the boots to the Asante Kotoko’s Burkinabe import who has been in a blistering form since joining the Porcupines last year from Malian side Stade Malian with a reported two-year deal. Yacouba was a sensation for the Kumasi based team during their CAF Confederation Cup campaign, scoring two goals with two assists to his credit. The former Panathinaikos midfielder, Wakaso who was enthused about Yacouba’s performance for the IFFHS’s club of the 20th century…
Head Coach of Sekondi Hasaacas Ladies, Abdul Yusif Basigi is optimistic his side will beat Police Ladies convincingly at the Sekondi Gyandu Park on Wednesday. Hasaacas were smashed 3:1 by the Teshie based club during the first leg of the quarter-finals stage of the Normalization Committee’ Special Women’s Competition in Accra. Black Queens star Jane Ayieyam’s hat trick ensured that Police Ladies sunk Hasmal Ladies by 3:1 on last Monday. Black Princesses gaffer, Abdul Yusif Basigi who doubles as the technical head of the three times champions of the Ghana’s Women’s League has assured supporters of the club a qualification…