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Zenith Bank donates $82,000 to Black Stars & other national teams

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Zenith Bank donates $82,000 to Black Stars & other national teams

The leadership and Management of Zenith Bank Ghana Limited headed by the MD/CEO, Mr. Akindele Ogunranti has responded to H.E the President’s appeal to corporate Ghana to support the National teams especially the Black Stars with their widows mite to embark favourably on the the 2022 FIFA World cup qualifiers and next year’s AFCON Tournament.

In a short ceremony to present a cheque of Five hundred thousand Ghana cedis (Ghc 500,000.00) to the Minister, Mr. Ogunranti noted that the Bank appreciates the role that sports play in the development of the country and took the opportunity to show solidarity and support to sports in Ghana.

According to him Zenith bank has a culture of always supporting growth adding that there was the need to help with the growth of the Black stars to bring glory to the motherland.

On his part, the Minister for Youth and Sports, Hon. Mustapha Ussif expressed his profound gratitude to the CEO for contributing towards a worthy course and assured of the judicious use of the amount to improve on football in Ghana.

He underscored the need to provide support to the youth not only in Ghana but the continent as a whole by giving them the opportunity to provide change to the African Continent.

The President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Mr. Kurt Okraku also expressed his appreciation to the Bank and said he had always anticipated a positive reaction from H.E the President’s call for support to the Black Stars and such a gesture will go a long way to help the national teams.

Present at the ceremony was the Chief Director of the Ministry, Alhaji Hafiz Adam, Chief Accountant of the Ministry, Dr. Osman Haruna Tweneboah, The General Manager(Marketing) of Zenith Bank, Mrs Maebelle Nortey and the Company Secretary of the Bank, Mr. Daniel Agamah.

Election 2024 will be ‘DO or DIE AFFAIR’ in Ghana – Former president Mahama

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Election 2024 will be ‘DO or DIE AFFAIR’ in Ghana – Former president Mahama

Former Ghana president John Dramani Mahama has issued a strong warning to Electoral Commission and ruling government National Patriotic Party (NPP) that the upcoming elections will be keenly contested.

Mahama, who has lost the last two elections to His Excellency Nana Akufo Addo, insists that the NDC party will not repeat mistakes they made in the past that led to their defeat.

According to Mahama, it will be a do or die at the polling stations where voting and counting are done so that results will not be rigged again to favour their opponents.

“This current president has made elections life and death for him, he uses his Delta forces and invisible forces enrolled in the security agencies,” Mahama said in an interview with Akina FM in Techiman on September 7.

“You see some Military and police officers and ask whether these are indeed officers. They wear earrings and all sort of things and you can’t tell whether this is a police officer or a soldier. We know they have infiltrated the security with some of their people.

“Look at what happened at Techiman South the ways they shot at the crowd, it was intended to kill people.

“We hope that the next elections we won’t see scenes like that again.

“We have learnt our lessons from happenings during the 2020 polls. The 2024 elections will be won or lost at the polling station. It will be do-or-die at the polling stations.

” The right thing must be done during the polls. We will win the elections at the polling station and won’t wait for collation centre results nor petition the Supreme Court if aggrieved,” he added.

Ethiopia defeat Zimbabwe to tie with Ghana in World Cup qualifiers

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Ethiopia defeat Zimbabwe to tie with Ghana in World Cup qualifiers

The Walias turned the game on its head to pick their maiden win in the qualifiers as they hope to make it out of Group G

Ethiopia left it late as they defeated Zimbabwe 1-0 in the Group of 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifiers in Addis Ababa on Tuesday.

A goal at the death of the game by Asechalew Tamene changed the narrative as the Walias Antelopes picked their first victory of the qualifiers.

Ethiopia narrowly lost to Ghana on opening day last week but recovered in time to make amends thanks to Tamene.

They have now moved from the bottom of the group to third position with three points, tied on the same points with Ghana and only a point behind leaders South Africa.

Ethiopia stand a chance of making it out of the group as they will host South Africa next month before they travel to Johannesburg for the return fixture.

Ghana, on the other hand, will also play Zimbabwe at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium before they head to Zimbabwe for the second leg.

Kotoko’s deputy captain Gyamfi denies Aduana Stars approach

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Kotoko’s deputy captain Gyamfi denies Aduana Stars approach

Rumours had linked the Porcupine Warriors with a move to Dormaa Ahenkro but the midfielder has denied any contact has been made

Asante Kotoko deputy captain Emmanuel Gyamfi has denied having any contact with Aduana Stars regarding a a possible transfer ahead of the 2021/22 Ghana Premier League season.

The 28-year-old extended his contract with Kotoko for just one year in June and reports suggested he could leave the club after five years in Kumasi to join the Dormaa Ahenkro-based club since he had met the club’s owner.

However, Gyamfi has categorically denied such reports and claims he is expecting to be part of Kotoko’s squad for the new season.

“I’m still Asante Kotoko player and I have a contract with the club which I respect it. Those rumour going rounds that I will leave the club aren’t true,” Gyamfi told Success FM.

“there’s nothing true about it and I’ve not met any one from Aduana Stars also regarding a possible move. I’m hoping to join my teammates for the pre-season and work hard to achieve our aims,” he added.

Gyamfi joined Kotoko from Wa All Stars, now Legon Cities as a free agent in 2016 and risen through the ranks to be named deputy captain behind goalkeeper Felix Annan.

JAPASS headmaster under investigation after mercilessly beaten a female student

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JAPASS headmaster under investigation after mercilessly beaten a female student

The female student has admitted that she is traumatized following the severe beatings she suffered in the hands of the headmaster

A final year student of Jackie Pramso in the Bosomtwe District of the Ashanti region has been given several lashes by the headmaster for giving her jacket to a male colleague who has been penalized.

Mary Amoako, a 19-year-old and General Acts student was given several lashes by the headmaster, who was angry with her for being kind to give her jacket to one male student who came to class without wearing a uniform.

According to Mary, the headmaster asked the boy to remove his shirt and go half-naked to the dormitory and wear a uniform before he comes back to the classroom.

She said, she later gave her jacket to the said boy to wear after the headmaster has ceased the boy’s shirt and left.

The headmaster, according to the girls, later saw the boy going to the dormitory while wearing a jacket, and when he found out that, it was the lady who gave the jacket to the boy, he gave her several lashes at her back serious bruises.

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‘C.K Akonnor should consider resigning as Black Stars coach’; J.E Sarpong advises

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‘C.K Akonnor should consider resigning as Black Stars coach’; J.E Sarpong advises

The Black Stars gaffer has come under intense pressure following his side’s defeat to Bafana Bafana on Monday in the World Cup qualifiers

Ghana coach Charles Kwablah Akonnor has been advised to consider resigning from his post by veteran coach J.E Sarpong.

According to Sarpong, Akonnor can vacate his post if he feels top members of Ghana Football Association are dictating for him

“CK Akonnor was appointed by the current leadership of the Ghana Football Association [GFA] but it seems some people are pulling the strings,” Sarpong said.

“He now have two assistant coaches but still struggling to grind the results.

“If CK Akonnor feels he is being dictated to and being left frustrated, I will only urge him to walk out from the job because when you employ somebody to work for you, give him or her that free hands to work but in the case of the Black Stars that is not what we are seeing.

“It is frustrating because we need the team to get the needed results,” he added.

Akonnor previously had stints with Hearts of Oak, Asante Kotoko and Ashanti Gold just like his first assistant coach David Duncan.

Ghana will host Zimbabwe next month in the third game of the group and a win is imminent for Akonnor or else he could be shown the exit.

C.K Akonnor gives GENUINE reasons why Black Stars lost to South Africa in World Cup qualifier

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C.K Akonnor gives GENUINE reasons why Black Stars lost to South Africa in World Cup qualifier

The Black Stars coach has explained why they could not at least pick a point against Bafana Bafana in Johannesburg on Monday

Ghana coach Charles Kwablah Akonnor has insisted that his substitutions went wrong against South Africa leading to the 1-0 defeat in the second Group G game of the 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifiers on Monday in Johannesburg.

Ghana made four changes in the second half with Joel Fameye, Andre Ayew, Richard Ofori and Majeed Ashimeru coming off for Kwame Opoku, Samuel Owusu, Lawrence Ati Zigi and Baba Iddrisu respectively and Akonnor believes that led to the defeat.

Bongokuhle Hlongwane capitalised on a poor defensive display and gave the Bafana Bafana the much needed goal to carry the day.

“Well, we started very well in the first half, tactically we were very disciplined. It went the way we want it. [But] we were not clinical upfront, that’s the problem. But I was satisfied with the way we played in terms of controlling the game,” Akonnor said.

“In the second half, we somehow lost the midfield in terms of how we want to play because we believed that we could win the game.

“We did one or two substitutions, which really went the other way round and we kept dropping and dropping,” he added.

Ghana failed to record even one shot on target as they had only two shots in the game. They will host Zimbabwe next month at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium.

A lot of Ghanaians have began a campaign to have Akonnor sacked as the head coach since they believe he lacks the technical ability to lead the country.

He was appointed to replace Kwesi Appiah who qualifed Ghana to their last World Cup in 2014 only to be sacked in his second coming because he failed to win 2019 Africa Cup of Nations staged in Egypt.

Ghanaians want C.K Akonnor sacked after defeat to South Africa with #SackCK trend on Twitter

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Ghanaians want C.K Akonnor sacked after defeat to South Africa with #SackCK trend on Twitter

A section of Ghanaians have taken to social media to express their displeasure at the Black Stars coach following his side’s defeat to South Africa

Ghana coach Charles Kwablah Akonnor has come under an intense pressure from a section of Ghanaians following the Black Stars’ 1-0 defeat to South Africa in the 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifiers on Monday.

After struggling to narrowly defeated Ethiopia last week, Akonnor’s charges displayed yet another performance in Johannesburg and some Ghanaians want him to lose his job.

Ghana, who are hoping to return to the World Cup after missing the last edition held in Russia, currently sit second in Group G with three points.

Ghana will host Zimbabwe next month in the third group game and a win is imminent.

South Africa 1-0 Ghana: Bafana Bafana defeat tactless Akonnor’s Black Stars to top Group G of World Cup qualifiers

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South Africa 1-0 Ghana: Bafana Bafana defeat tactless Akonnor’s Black Stars to top Group G of World Cup qualifiers

The Bafana Bafana have moved up to lead Group G of the World Cup qualifiers after defeating the Black Stars on Monday

South Africa defeated Ghana 1-0 in the second game of 2022 FIFA World Cup Group G qualifiers.

The Black Stars had six changes in their squad that defeated Ethiopia 1-0 in the opening game on Friday at the Cape Coast Sports.

Hearts of Oak captain Fatawu Mohammed was handed a starting berth to replace Andy Yiadom in defence while Jonathan Mensah was also picked ahead of Asante Kotoko defender Abdul Ganiu to replace Leicester City defender Daniel Amartey who did not travel with the team.

Former WAFA left back Gideon Mensah took over the role of Abdul Baba Rahman while Asokwa Deportivo former star Joel Fameye partnered Andre Ayew upfront ahead of Kwame Opoku due to the unavailability of Jordan Ayew.

Yaw Yeboah also came in for injured Jeffrey Schlupp in midfield to partner Wakaso Mubarak and Emmanuel Lomotey who surprisingly started ahead of Baba Iddrisu of Real Mallorca fame.

Ghana started the game on a bright note as they surged forward to look for the opener.

Wakaso Mubarak tried a long ranger by the third minute but the South Africa goalkeeper easily dealt with it.

On the 31st minute, South Africa nearly opened the scoring through Mokoena. The midfielder’s free-kick was spilled by goalkeeper Richard Ofori but the rebound was wasted.

Fameye was lucky not to have been given a red card after his rushing tackle in Mokoena. The former Asokwa Deportivo man was only cautioned with yellow card.

South Africa were denied the opener by the 37th minute after Percy Tau connected a tailor-measured cross which went past goalkeeper Ofori but the referee ruled it as offside.

After the break, Ofori made another mistake but Percy Tau couldn’t punish him once again.

South Africa finally had the open by the 83rd minute through Hlongwane after they persistent.

Ghana pushed men upfront in search of the equaliser but it was too late for Akonnor’s men who rarely created a chance.

Ghana will host Zimbabwe next month at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium.

Hearts captain Fatawu Mohammed, Lomotey & Yeboah start as Ghana face South Africa in World Cup qualifier

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Hearts captain Fatawu Mohammed, Lomotey & Yeboah start as Ghana face South Africa in World Cup qualifier

The Black Stars coach has made six changes in the squad that defeated Ethiopia as they take on South Africa this afternoon

Ghana coach Charles Kwablah Akonnor has announced his starting XI to face Bafana Bafana in the 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifiers at the Soccer City Sports Stadium, AshesGyamera.com can confirm.

Hearts of Oak captain Fatawu Mohammed has been named in the starting line up to replace Andy Yiadom in defence while Jonathan Mensah has been picked ahead of Asante Kotoko defender Abdul Ganiu to replace Leicester City defender Daniel Amartey who did not travel with the team.

Also, former WAFA left back Gideon Mensah will take over the role of Abdul Baba Rahman. Asokwa Deportivo former star Joel Fameye will partner Andre Ayew upfront ahead of Kwame Opoku due to the unavailability of Jordan Ayew.

Yaw Yeboah comes in for injured Jeffrey Schlupp in midfield to partner Wakaso Mubarak and Emmanuel Lomotey who surprisingly starts ahead of Baba Iddrisu.

Richard Ofori (GK)

Fatawu Mohammed

Alexander Djiku

Jonathan Mensah

Gideon Mensah

Mubarak Wakaso

Emmanuel Lomotey

Majeed Ashimeru

Yaw Yeboah

Andre Ayew

Joel Fameyeh

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