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Kwame Opoku elated ahead of USM Alger debut tonight

Evans Gyamera-Antwi
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Kwame Opoku elated ahead of USM Alger debut tonight

The former Porcupine Warriors striker is brimming with confidence as he prepares to make his bow in the Algerian league on Tuesday night

Former Asante Kotoko striker Kwame Opoku says he is excited to have made USM Alger matchday squad as they face E.S Setif in Algerian League on Tuesday.

The 21-year-old joined the North African side in March after sealing a four-and-a-half year contract but has only featured in training matches.

Setif, who also have former WAFA midfielder Richmond Lamptey, are top of the log with 41 points while Alger sit seventh with 31 points. A win is imminent for Opoku’s side in their bid to make it into the Top Four and qualify to participate in Caf inter-club competitions.

“I’m happy today. It is every player’s dream to be part of his club’s matchday squad so I was excited when named in the squad to face E.S Setif,” Opoku told Angel FM, Kumasi.

“We arrived in Setif on Monday and have even finished our morning training ahead of the game. When I arrived in Algeria, there were issues with my documents that is why my debut delayed.

“Currently, the Algerian FA are only waiting for one proof from Ghana FA which confirms that I’m a national team player and has played for Black Stars before. If I wasn’t a national team player, it wouldn’t have been a problem,” he added.

Opoku, who made his Black Stars debut against South Africa in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, scored seven goals for Kotoko before he left the shores of the country for greener pastures.

One dies, many injured as a Division Two side involves in car accident near Goaso

Evans Gyamera-Antwi
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One dies, many injured as a Division Two side involves in car accident near Goaso

One player of a lower division club has died after a car accident enroute to play a pre-season friendly

One player, Fuseinu Mohammed, has died as lower division club Real Tettekwao United FC were involved in a gory car accident on Sunday afternoon while enroute to play a pre-season friendly against Union Rovers in Goaso, AshesGyamera.com can confirm.

The accident, which happened at the Akrodie junction on the Goaso-Bibiani highway, was a gory one leading to the pronouncement of Mohammed dead at the spot.

According to Frank Owusu, the coach of the club, they were in a KIA Rhino and their car failed brake when the driver applied it. The car then veered into a nearby bush and somersaulted leaving almost everyone on board with various degrees of injuries.

“The driver failed brake at the Akrodie junction and the unexpected thing happened. It is a sad situation to say the least,” Owusu told AshesGyamera.com reporter Evans Gomez in an interview from the accident scene.

“We were going to Ahafo regional capital Goaso from Sankore to play a friendly with Union Rovers since we have plans to register for the upcoming second division league. One of our players who is even a student died on the spot and others have suffered different form of injuries.

“We couldn’t hire a bus so we were travelling in a KIA Rhino due to lack of funds. It wasn’t intentional to risk the lives of people but we had to make this journey and fine tune the squad,” he added.

AshesGyamera.com can report that the injured players and technical team members who are about 30 in number were sent to Goaso Municipal Hospital but those in critical conditions have currently been referred to Hwidiem Government Hospital for an extensive treatment.

Farouk Adams returns to training with Aduana Stars after car accident

Evans Gyamera-Antwi
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Farouk Adams returns to training with Aduana Stars after car accident

The Ogya Boys defender finally rejoined his teammates on Friday after several weeks away following an accident leading to the death a policeman

Aduana Stars defender Farouk Adams trained with the first team for the first time in almost two months on Friday following his unfortunate motor accident leading to the death of a policeman.

The former Elmina Sharks star, who was reported to have sealed a deal with an unnamed club in United States of America, was arrested on March 2, 2021 after he allegedly knocked down and killed a police constable Amos Maatey Niganoko. The young policeman was reportedly riding a motorbike by the road off Dormaa Ahenkro-Wamfie road.

The defender was later handed six charges including careless and inconsiderate driving, negligently causing harm, and Failing to report accident to police.

Adams was granted a bail of ¢60,000 with four sureties, one to be justified, on March 14 and reappeared in court on April 7, 2021 but the case was adjourned again to May 5 since prosecutor Emmanuel Sampson failed to show up in court.

Aduana’s director of communications Evans Oppong ‘Maestro’ revealed the defender trained well as they prepare to face Eleven Wonders in Ghana Premier League in Techiman on Sunday but admitted he still needs support since the final verdict of his case isn’t out.

“It was good news on Friday morning as Farouk Adams returned to training for the first time in many weeks,” Oppong told AshesGyamera.com.

“For the first time after his unfortunate accident, he trained with the first team and was well composed throughout the session.

“We are working on how we can quickly integrate him with his teammates. He looked relaxed, psychologically prepared and we hope he recovers fully as soon as possible to help achieve our targets for the season,” he added.

Aduana sit ninth on the log with 30 points, six points behind leaders Medeama.

Referees & RTU players held hostage in Nkoranza after Division One League game

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Referees & RTU players held hostage in Nkoranza after Division One League game

The violence in Zone One seems to be on the rise despite the visit of Ghana FA president few weeks ago

There have been terrible incidents recorded in Nkoranza Children’s Park this evening when Nkoranza Warriors shared the spoils 0-0 with RTU in Zone One of Ghana Division One League, AshesGyamera.com can report.

According to our sources, the assistant referee one of the game was allegedly hit with stones in the first half after the home supporters insisted he was aiding RTU with his decisions.

As a result, the centre referee had to halt the game close to fifteen minutes before it was restarted.

However, matters became worse after the final whistle, as the supporters allegedly charged on to the pitch and overpowered the security men present in their quest to show their ‘displeasure’ to the referees.

Our sources claim that the players and referees were held hostage and reinforcement had to arrive from Techiman to the venue to protect lives and properties. Some of the RTU players, however, sustained minor injuries before their bus was escorted from the park by the police.

RTU are topping the Zone 1 log as they hope to make a return back to Ghana Premier League next season.

Top movie producer King David enstooled as Adum Krontihene & Boayaase Odikro

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Top movie producer King David enstooled as Adum Krontihene & Boayaase Odikro

The Adum Traditional Council has finally completed the process to enstool chief executive officer of King David Movie Production, Mr. King David as the new Krontihene of Adum and Odikro for Boayaase in the Offinso South District of the Ashanti Region, AshesGyamera.com can confirm.

The process, which began several days ago, finally came to a successful end on April 25 as King David, now officially known by the stool name Nana Appiah Kubi II, was introduced to his people in front of many high ranking chiefs from the Ashanti Traditional Council. He succeeded his uncle, Nana Owusu Amaadi who passed on twelve years  ago leaving the position vacant until all necessary processes and protocols were followed to find his befitting successor.

The ceremony was well attended especially by people from the art and culture industry including the Deputy Minister-designate for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mark Okraku Mantey.

Others present were top Kumawood Movie producers and actors, musicians, politicians as well as his former school mates and family  members.

During his acceptance speech, Nana Appiah Kubi II heaped praise on Adum Hene Nana Baffour Agyei Kesse
and his council of elders for the honour given him to serve the people of Adum, Boayaase, Asante kingdom and Ghana at large and promised to always be committed to his core duties as well as help to protect and promote the customs and traditions of the people.

Nana Appiah Kubi II further promised to effect positive change and help bring on board wide range of developments through his endless connections with people in higher positions both far and near as a movie producer and successful business mogul in order to bring hope to the youth.

After his swearing in, Adum Hene, Nana Baffour Agyei Kesse, cautioned him to be of good behaviour and protect the image of the chieftaincy institution in Ghana.

BRIEF PROFILE OF NANA APPIAH KUBI II.
 
 
King David, now Nana Appiah kubi II, was born on 20th October 1976 by the late Agya Donkor and Madam Elizabeth Agyeiwaa (Mame Boaduwaa).
He is the seventh and last born of his parent and completed his elementary education at Abofour Local Authority (L/A) Junior Secondary School in 1994.

He is married to Akua Adutwumwaa and the couple have  been blessed with four (4) children made up of three girls namely Elizabeth Agyeiwaa, Agnes Appiah, Queens Love Appiah and a boy Eric Appiah.

By: Evans Gyamera-Antwi
  

Aduana Stars board member Atta Frimpong constructs a two-kilometre asphalt road in Accra

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Aduana Stars board member Atta Frimpong constructs a two-kilometre asphalt road in Accra

Philanthropist Atta Frimpong, a native of Dormaa Ahenkro, has constructed a two-kilometer asphalt road in Accra.

The asphalt road was constructed at Lashiebi, a suburb in Accra near Emef Estate, which branches to North Celebrity Hill, in the nation’s capital .

Frimpong said that he undertook such work because he is one of the Ghanaians who loves and has the country at heart.

He added that he has stayed in the area and believes the construction of the road will aid in easy accessibility by the people in the area.

Frimpong, who is the managing director of Ronor Motors in Accra and doubles as a board member of Dormaa Aduana Stars FC, advised Ghanaians especially those who have the financial resources to emulate such actions as it is everyone’s responsibility as a citizen to help improve the country and make life easier for all.

He further added that “it doesn’t take to have all the money in the world to help your country since there are little things one do to cause a change in people’s life.”

Frimpong on several occasions has distributed relief items, money and made donations to widows and widowers.

Oteng Apau, Dormaa FM

Ghalca boss Fianoo to be maiden guest as ‘Time with Super’ premiers on Light FM today

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Ghalca boss Fianoo to be maiden guest as ‘Time with Super’ premiers on Light FM today

The journalist-turned-football administrator is expected to be the first-ever guest on the new show which kick start Saturday evening on Light FM

Ghana League Clubs Association chairman, Kudjoe Fianoo, will make an appearance on Light FM’s most hyped
sports show ‘Time with Super’ which is expected to be premiered on Saturday, April 17.

Fianoo, who began life as a journalist, before becoming the welfare officer of various Ghana national football teams including Black Stars, has risen through the ranks to become an astute football administrator.

The former Ashanti Gold SC chief executive officer is expected to detail his life journey including how he almost became a member of parliament for the people of Ketu in the early 2000s on the ticket of New Patriotic Party.

Fianoo has served Ghalca in three different capacities starting from his days as the secretary to then OGLCA – from 1982 to 1992, before he became the administrative manager from 1997 to 2005 and chairman – from 2016 to date.

The show, which will he hosted by Super Obondede, has been scheduled to air between 7pm and 9pm (19h00 and 21h00 GMT) this and every Saturday with top personalities passing through to share their life experiences with listeners.

Okraku and Ghana FA team greeted by angry protesters in Techiman

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Okraku and Ghana FA team greeted by angry protesters in Techiman

Ghana Football Association president  Kurt Okraku and his entourage were greeted by a group of angry protesters in Techiman as he arrived in the Bono East regional capital as part of his tour to help curb down hooliganism in football.

After beginning the tour in Kenyase and passing through Wamanafo, Dormaa Ahenkro and Berekum to meet club officials and supporters leaderships, the Ghana FA team arrived outside the Bonokyempem Hall at the Municipal Assembly in Techiman in the afternoon on Wednesday. However, unlike their previous destinations, Techiman was extremely different as the atmosphere was initially charged.

The president and his travelling crew were reportedly welcomed by supporters of Techiman City standing across the road, alongside some members of the local press and started to verbally attack them for deliberately targeting their club.

It will be recalled that Techiman City have been banned from their home ground after the game against Tamale City FC was abruptly ended for security reasons and breach of COVID-19 protocols.

As a result, Techiman City’s next home game against Real Tamale United has been scheduled to take place at Wa Sports Stadium, a decision which the supporters deem it unfair and a bad precedent.

According to reports, one of the supporters was holding a schnapp and eggs to invoke curses while others led by Kwame Zion also had red bands on their heads to show their displeasure.

However, the situation was later resolved and the program kicked off. In the end, it ended successfully but the points and agitations raised by Techiman City supporters were taken in good faith and the Ghana FA team promised that they will hear from them.

“It is true that we protested. About 50 supporters rushed to the venue and made their feelings known to the Ghana FA travelling team,” Zion told AshesGyamera.com.

“They can’t use just one person to hate us. The ruling which came this week asking us to play our game against RTU in Wa is very unfair.

“It will cost us around 6,000 cedis to move the players to and fro meanwhile we didn’t do anything bad. Kurt Okraku told us that he does not hate Techiman City and has helped us one way or the other so we are hoping to see another ruling changing the venue or else we will not honour the game,” he added.

They tour continues on Thursday in Kintampo before they head up north to conclude it.

Some members of the entourage included Kurt E.S. Okraku- Ghana FA president, Takyi Arhin ‘Thunder’, Michael Osekere – Vision FC, Eugene Noble – DOL Board Member, John Ansah – Premier League Committee member, Tophic Sienu – Division One League Board member, Fred Acheampong – Executive Committee, GFA, Christine Ziga – Chairperson Referees Committee among others.

Star Oil Company manager jailed 15 years for squandering company’s funds on betting

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Star Oil Company manager jailed 15 years for squandering company’s funds on betting

Yussif Abubakar, a former worker of the Hohoe branch of Star Oil Company was sentenced for stealing GH¢139,118 belonging to his employer.

His mother, seemingly broken by the development, needed physical support as she made her way out of the courtroom wailing.
Abubakar was charged with stealing about two years ago.

He pleaded not guilty but was found guilty by the court after the full trial.

The trial judge, Mr Yaw Opoku Acheampong, in a 30-minute sentence said he would have sentenced him to 20 years imprisonment but the convict, throughout the trial showed remorse for his action.

Abubakar, whose lawyer was not present in court when judgment was pronounced, was also ordered to pay back the money to the company.
He is said to have used the money for sports betting but did not win any of the bets to enable him repay the money he took from the company’s coffers.
Facts

Presenting the facts of the case, the prosecution indicated that the convict was employed at Star Oil Company in Hohoe on November 17, 2012 as a washing bay manager and a pump attendant before rising through the ranks to become a branch supervisor for the same company on March 3, 2018.

According to the prosecution, on November 19, 2019, Abubakar was asked by the company’s Relationship Officer, Mr Setor Alorwu, to produce receipts of payment of sales made from November 11, 2019, to November 19, 2019, but he failed to do so.
This raised a suspicion of discrepancies in his accounts at the company.

A report was then lodged at the Hohoe Police Station on November 19, 2019 which led to Abubakar’s detention.

An audit was subsequently conducted into the company’s accounts which revealed that proceeds from sales to the tune of GH¢139,118 made from November 8-19, 2019, were missing from the sales records.

Abubakar, when questioned on the whereabouts of the money, admitted his inability to deposit the money into the company’s account and said he used the money for sports betting.

Source: Graphiconline

Obondede bounces back with ‘Super’ show on Light FM

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Obondede bounces back with ‘Super’ show on Light FM

The outspoken media personality is set to begin a new talk show on Light FM starting this weekend

Popular radio personality in Ashanti region, Kojo Abu-Bonsrah also known on air as Super Obondede is set to kick start a new program on Light FM this and every weekend.

Obondede, previously known for his ‘Tearing Apart’ segment as part of Light FM’s sports show, is expected to delve into a relatively new era as he will be sitting with high-profile personalities like footballers, former footballers, club officials and journalists to detail their journeys as celebrities on Saturday Night Show.

Billed to be premiered on April 17 and held on every Saturday between the hours of 7pm and 9pm (19h00 and 21h00 ĢMT), Obondede is expected to dish out quality questions to his maiden guests.

There is also a slot allocated for news behind the scenes regarding Ghana Premier League, Division One League and Women’s League as well as various national teams.

The former Sikka FM, Silver FM and Fox FM pundit has promised that listeners would relish for more when the program finally starts in the coming days.

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