Author: George Duah

The Western Regional Basketball Association have set September 16 as the date for the commencement of the Takoradi Basketball League. Takoradi Basketball League has been in discussion for a while since the new administration of the WBA took charge some two years ago. The office of the new administration has been contemplating on the starting date of the league, facing some challenges as to when to start the league. But, a teaser flyer posted on social media by the association’s Public Relations Officer, Nasiru Aboney, reveals an intended September 16 as the start of the Takoradi Basketbal League. https://twitter.com/NasiruAboney/status/1036888046577360896?s=19

Host of late afternoon drive show on Kyzz FM, Kwamena Amponsah Amponsah, born Francis Marvin Quansah is set to release his much talked about single dubbed ‘Odo Pa’. The Jovial Radio Presenter, who has formerly worked with Beach FM, Spice FM, West Gold Radio and now with Kyzz FM has never hidden his passion for music. Kwamena Amponsah Amponsah will be adding another song to his already famous tracklist: ‘Yere Bow’, One Man Commando and ‘Obi Ne Wiase’. ‘Odo Pa’ as the name suggests will be something intimate and working on the song is fast rising Music Producer, Jake on…

Focus 1 Media subsidiary, Beach 105.5 FM has confirmed the capture of Ace Broadcaster, Ekow Essilfie; he will be hosting the sports shows in addition to the office of the station’s manager. “The Ruler” as affectionately referred to is expected to increase the commercial barn as well as host the sports shows of the station. Ekow Essilfie is known for his thought-provoking questions, the famous style of blending sports bulletin during the discussion segment and has garnered wide pool of network across the globe. Ekow’s morning show on Melody was undoubtedly unmissable and anyone who did, hardly, did he/she forgive him/herself…

FIFA has extended former Ghana Football Association president Mr. Kwesi Nyantakyi’s ban by 45 days with the original 90 days initial ban to end on Sunday, September 9. More details soon…

Kwadwo Asamoah limped out of training on Wednesday morning at Youth Sports Academy ground in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia according to reports by Ethiopian journalist Taddele Gebru. Coach Kwesi Appiah, however downplayed the seriousness of he injury of the Inter Milan left back – added Asamoah will require some treatment. “He had a small injury. Just that I don’t want to put a problem for him to make it worse. It is important we treat it and then he trains slowly.” Kwesi Appiah told freelance Ethiopian journalist Omna Taddele Gebru. Asamoah was forced out of Black Stars games due to niggling some…

The Confederation of African Football is yet to announce the date for the 2018 Total African Women’s Cup of Nations draw after the association’s general meeting on September 27-28. 8 times Champions Nigeria, 2 times Champions Equatorial Guinea, host Ghana, Cameroon, South Africa, Mali, Zambia and Algeria secured places to the 11th edition of the Total African Women’s Cup of Nations. The eight qualified nations will be made aware of the date to decide which group they will compete in and nations to compete against. With just 73 days more to the start of the tournament, CAF are yet to…

Black Queens have targeted friendly encounters with several clubs and regional select sides across the nation to fine-tune preparations ahead of the 2018 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations. The 11th edition of the Total African Women’s Cup of Nations will kick start on November 17 to December 1. The Coach Bashiru Hayford and his lasses in a proposal to the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Liaison team set September 9, as starting date for the friendlies. The host of the AWCON 2018 will play National Women’s League side, Sea Lions on September 9 before a trip to Western…

Dormaa based Aduana Stars have halted training for one month following the side’s inability to advance to the knockout stage of the CAF Confederation Cup. The 2016-17 Ghana Premier League Champions ended a humiliating campaign in the Confederation Cup after a 6:0 defeat to Group Leaders Raja Casablanca. Aduana finished last with four points, conceding 15 goals and scoring 5 in six games unable to make the knockout stage of the tournament. The side will regroup after a month according to reports.

Ghana’s female Under-17 side, Black Maidens today, Tuesday, September 4 moved training to Prampram Beach in a bid to step up endurance ahead of the 2018 FIFA Under 17 World Cup. The Coach Evans Adottey led side have been in camp for the past two weeks to get in shape for the world cup. The world cup commences on November 13 to December 1. The Black Maidens find themselves in Group A alongside host Uruguay, Finland and New Zealand in the upcoming world cup. Ghana will be looking to better the bronze place finish at the biennial tournament in 2013.…

Two women in Malaysia were at the mercy of public mockery following an attempt to have sex in a car which got both women canned in a religious court. Aged 22 and 32, the two were given six lashes each in the Sharia High Court, at Terengganu State. Officials of the Court revealed that it’s the first time such case of same-sex relations has come to their notice and it’s a first public caning. READ ALSO:  Boy 17, commits suicide over a failed SHS placement in Tarkwa Human rights activists reacted with outrage. Homosexual activity is illegal under both secular…