In 2015, Jose Mourinho brought Abdul Rahman Baba to Chelsea for a hefty £21 million, aiming to provide cover for and eventually replace Cesar Azpilicueta. Mourinho saw Baba as the ideal heir to the Spanish defender, believing his arrival would foster competition within the team. He emphasized the importance of a challenging environment, highlighting Baba’s potential to push Azpilicueta for the starting spot. However, Baba’s time at Chelsea was disrupted by loans and injuries. A move to FC Schalke 04 yielded one goal and two assists, but a knee ligament injury during his loan spell at Mallorca in 2019 dealt…
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Ghana’s Premier League champions, FC Samartex, will face off against Victoria United FC from Cameroon in the preliminary round of the CAF Champions League. This match-up was determined during the July 11, 2024 draw at the CAF headquarters in Cairo, Egypt. FC Samartex, fresh off their historic first-ever Ghana Premier League title win, will make their debut in the CAF Champions League. The Timber giants will embark on a two-leg journey, first traveling to Limbe for the first leg before hosting their opponents in the return fixture at the Accra Sports Stadium. The preliminary round is set for August, with…
Ghana MTN FA Cup champions, Nsoatreman Football Club will clash with TP Elect Sport from Chad in the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round. The draw occurred at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Headquarters in Cairo, Egypt, on Thursday, July 11, 2024. Nsoatreman will play their first home game at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi before traveling away for the second leg. The preliminary round will occur between August 16-18, 2024, and the winner of the tie will face the winner between Algerian side CS Constantine and Police FC of Rwanda in the second round in September. Nsoatreman claimed…
Brazilian football star Neymar expressed his dissatisfaction regarding the lack of World Cup trophies by African countries. According to Neymar, the primary factor behind this absence is that African players prefer to represent European or other nations rather than their homeland. “Africa doesn’t win the World Cup because the African players play for Europe. He continued, stating that the distinction between Africans and Brazilians lies in the fact that regardless of the nation a Brazilian hails from, they ultimately return to Brazil to compete, which explains their 5 World Cup trophies. It is high time for African players to embrace…
Young and talented midfielder Emmanuel Antwi has completed a move to Kumasi Asante Kotoko from Accra Great Olympics. Asante Kotoko have confirmed in a club statement that the midfielder has been signed on a three year deal. The statement reads ” Asante Kotoko is pleased to announced the signing of Emmanuel Antwi on a free transfer.The 24 year old midfielder has committed to a three year contract with the Porcupines following a successful medical examination in Kumasi.” Antwi’s signing will augment and add to the solidity of Kotoko’s current squad. Emmanuel Antwi has scored 6 goals and provided 5 assists…
English legend footballer David Beckham has disclosed his feelings and thoughts about the right age for Spanish and Barcelona star Lamine Yamal. The former Manchester and Real Madrid talisman said the manner Yamal plays feels like he is 25 years old and has already played in several Euros. He said his maturity level is unprecedented and what he delivers on the pitch doesn’t show he is 16 as they claim. Beckamp went on to say that a 16-year-old who plays with little pleasure like he is playing a friendly meanwhile he has played in the Champions League, La Liga, and…
The Minister for Roads and Highways, Francis Asenso-Boakye, has announced that the Ministry will soon “set up a maintenance call centre and mobile app to swiftly address public concerns about road defects.” The Maintenance App will enable citizens to report potholes and other road issues by submitting photos and location information in real time. Speaking at the launch of the Ghana Highway Authority’s 50th-anniversary celebrations in Accra, the Minister emphasized the need for improved road maintenance in the country. He noted that “successive governments have made significant investments in road development without a corresponding investment in road maintenance.” To address…
Goldstar Air, the Wings of Ghana will be in partnership with travel and tour agencies across the land, by providing them with our ticket sales, including information on our ticketing and tour packages. The primary role of a travel agent is to help people make travel arrangements, which include booking flights, hotels, sightseeing tours, and making dining recommendations. Travel agent assesses each customer’s unique needs, preferences, and budget to ensure their trip goes as smoothly as possible. Several factors determine travel agents’ salary, including location, level of education, certifications, years of experience, and the specific company they are working for.…
YC Shen, CEO of Sunda International and founder of the Shen Yang & Shen Yuet Children’s Heart Foundation, successfully concluded a visit with his family to Ghana on July 1, 2024. The purpose of the visit was to evaluate the foundation’s impact since its establishment in January 2023 and explore avenues for additional assistance, reaffirming the foundation’s commitment to enhancing the lives of children with congenital heart disease. Facilitated by Ghanaian businessman Herbert Mensah, who also serves as the foundation’s secretary, the visit included comprehensive reviews of the foundation’s accomplishments and discussions on future support strategies. It also provided an…
The Javits Center in New York City will host the 2024 NAB Show on October 9-10, 2024, with exhibits on October 9-10. The conference will celebrate New York’s global impact on broadcast, finance, sports and live events, and advertising and marketing. It will feature: People: Media giants and industry leaders who can use the conference to stay up to date on their business and foster collaborations Content: Content economy professionals who can explore new-to-market tech and existing tools Learning: Opportunities to learn from experts Networking: Spaces to connect with professionals The show will also include: Turnkey packages that include exhibit…