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Polo backs Boakye’s move to Chinese side Jiangsu Suning

Former Ghana international Mohammed Polo believes Richmond Boakye Yiadom has the potential to be a success at Jiangsu Suning after joining the club in a three-year deal from Serbian side Crvena Zvezda.

The 25-year-old’s switch to the Nanjing-based club is believed to be worth €5.5 million after his reported move to French club Bordeaux failed to materialise.

The former Hearts of Oak manager says Yiadom could return to Europe if he is focused.

“I don’t begrudge him for going to China. I think he made the right decision for his future,” Polo told Goal.

“Football is gradually becoming the biggest sport in China so I think he chose the best of options for his future. We have to wish him the best of luck and hope he continues to score important goals just like he did in Serbia.

“He is a great talent and can return to Europe like those who went to China and later joined top European clubs. I wish him the best rather than criticising him,” he added.

Yiadom scored 39 goals across 48 matches in all competitions for Zvezda last term and was named the club’s best player after helping the Red-Whites reach the knockout stage of the Europa League.

Fiorentina captain Davide Astori dies aged 31

The Italy international had been capped 14 times by his country and was a vital member of the Viola’s squad

Fiorentina have confirmed that club captain Davide Astori has passed away. The 31-year-old centre-back had been capped 14 times by Italy and had enjoyed a professional career spanning 12 years.
Astori and his team-mates were preparing to face Udinese in a Serie A fixture on Sunday before Fiorentina announced the tragic news ahead of the game, which has now been cancelled.

“Fiorentina are profoundly shaken and forced to announce that their captain Davide Astori has died,” a statement posted on the club’s official website reads.

“For this terrible and delicate situation, and above all out of respect for his family, we appeal to the sensitivity of the media.”
Astori started out at AC Milan, where he never played a Serie A match, before moving to Cagliari, the club where he made his big breakthrough.

He turned out 174 times for the Sardinians in a six-year spell, during which he made his national team debut with the Azzurri.
In 2014, he was sent on loan to Roma and then a year later made a similar transfer to Fiorentina, but with an obligation to buy at the end of the season.

Astori had established himself as a vital member of the squad and had turned out 27 times for the side ranked 10th in the Serie A standings this term.
Udinese confirmed that the fixture they were scheduled to play against Fiorentina on Sunday has been postponed as a consequence.

A statement read: “Following the tragic news this morning that struck the ACF Fiorentina and the whole world of football, the match between Udinese and Fiorentina has postponed to date to be arranged.”

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Ebony’s family in search of new venue for her funeral rites, father confirms

 

The family of the deceased artist have confirmed news that her final burial rites might not take place at the earlier designated venue

Mr Nana Poku Kwarteng, father of demised dancehall diva Ebony Reigns, has revealed that the final funeral rites for her daughter may not take place at the State house as earlir stated.

During the one week celebration of the 20-year-old last month, the venue was announced to the media but Mr.Kwarteng admitted that he didn’t do enough background checks about the venue since it has been be revealed that it was was already booked by the Canadian High Commission several weeks before.

“The venue is the challenge. We earlier had the indication that we could hold it there but as it stands, it’s a little dicey. The Canadian High Commission has an event at the Forecourt of the State House on the very day. It had been booked way back. The Black Star Square had also been booked by Aglow International,” Ebony’s father told Peace FM.

“I announced the venue but maybe my homework was not well done or something. Let’s hold on. We are meeting the Chief of Staff on Monday to finalize issues. After that, we will brief the country about the development,” he added.

Ebony met her untimely death last month at Nsuta near Bechem when she was returning from a visit to her mother in Sunyani. She died with her friend Franky Kuri as well as as a soldier who was later identified as her personal security.

She has been nominated for the 2018 Ghana Music Awards alongside Shatta Wale, Sarkodie, Joe Mettle and Stonebwoy, after releasing Kupe, Maame Hw3, Sponsor and Date your father.

The Policeman called me a rascal which got me angry, Shatta Wale reveals

 

The dancehall king has opened up on what transpired between him and a certain police officer which has gone viral since Friday

African dancehall king Shatta Wale has revealed that he got angry and drove off on Friday after being stopped by a police officer because he was labelled as a rascal by the officer in the process.

In an ‘amateur’ video circulating on social media, Shatta Wale was captured having a discussion with the policeman who had stopped him along the road in East Legon but all of a sudden Shatta started throwing his hands in the air in despair and later entered his vehicle and speed off.

According to AshesGyamera‘s sources, the police stopped Shatta Wale for driving an unregistered vehicle and demanded he follows him to the next police station. However, the SM boss wanted to explain certain things regarding the vehicle to the security officer which ended up in a bizarre twist.

“It got to a point people were coming around, people don’t know the relationship I have with him so he actually used the word you these rascals and I said oh, uncle, you’re calling me rascal, that’s when I got pissed,” Shatta told Peace FM.

“I was like, let’s leave the car keys with him, he can even keep the car and drive because I love him so much.

“I don’t want the word rascal, people were coming around and I didn’t want them to hear him call me a rascal and then the next thing you see and hear, my story will be all over the media. That Policeman is no person people should get worried about because he’s my man,” he added

Shatta Wale has been nominated in the 2018 Ghana Music Awards for the first time since 2013 and he is highly rated to win the Artist of the year following hit songs like Ayoo, Takin Over, Hossana, Bulletproof, Umbrella, and Forgetti.

Ayew brothers push Swansea City further away from relegation struggle

 

The brothers put up a superb performance against the Hammers with Andre, in particular, leaving the field with standing ovation from both supporters

Ghana midfielder Andre and younger brother Jordan Ayew were in action when Swansea City hammered West Ham 4-1 on Saturday in the Premier League at the Liberty Stadium.

The duo were starting a game at club side for the first time in almost five seasons, after Andre made a return to Swansea from West Ham during the January transfer window.

It was Sung-Yueng Ki who set the ball rolling on the eight minute, after he connected a pass from Andre Ayew to open the scoring for Swansea before Mike van der Hoorn added another to make it 2-0 by the 32nd minute as Sung-Yueng Ki, who scored the opener turned from a goalscorer to become a provider.

Three minutes after the break, Andy King made it 3-0 for Swansea before Jordan Ayew added another goal on 63rd minute from the spot.

West Ham finally got their consolation goal through substitute Michael Antonio, after Aaron Cresswell furnished him with the opportunity on 78th minute but they could not find another goals despite David Moyes pushing men upfront.

Swansea have now leapfrogged West Ham on the log despite both having 30 points, but the Welsh side occupy 13th position with superior goal difference.

The Ayew brothers are now expected to play part in Swansea’s next game against Huddersfield next weekend.

Video: Africa Invents The First Electric Car That Uses Radio Waves As Fuel

Maxwell Chikumbusto’s invention is the cheapest alternative or replacement for fossil fuels which will protect the environment and the atmosphere.

Chikumbusto, a Kenyan school drop at age 14 says he achieved this feat through hard work and extensive research in radio technology and visions from God. He has other similar technology prototypes for drones . He pleaded with Physics scholars and professors from Africa to help him acquire patents for his inventions. One of his inventions is energy transformer which can multiply electric power up to 10 folds.

 


https://youtu.be/hQqH4xI89wI

“We don’t believe in ourselves. But obviously, a new generation has another responsibility to change this kind of paradigm to another level whereby we are able to capitalize on our ability as Africans,” Luis Cupenala, businessman and project financier.

– epistlesofboadu.com

Asante Kotoko target Kwadwo Obeng signs for FK Spartaks Jurmalas in Latvia

The youngster has completed his move to the Latvian side after catching the eye of the club’s scouts

NEA Salamina striker Kwadwo Obeng Junior has signed a three-year deal with Latvian top-flight side FK Spartaks Jurmalas, the club have confirmed.

The 19-year-old who had an incredible run last season in the Ghana Division One League, was linked with a move to Asante Kotoko, Ashanti Gold as well as Ghana Premier League newbies Karela United FC but he opted to move to Europe for greener pastures.

Obeng netted 13 goals in the second-tier for Salamina in their bid to pick qualification to the top-flight as well as scoring three goals in the FA Cup as the club reached the quarterfinals, only to be eliminated by eventual winners Kotoko as the Porcupine Warriors scored rivals Hearts of Oak 3-1 in the final at the Tamale Sports Stadium.

AshesGyamera understands that the club is closing on other Ghanaian players before the end of their transfer window.

Ghana FA set date with Olympics to settle Court injunction amicably

 

The country’s football governing body has finally adhered to the pressure from Ghanaians and has set a date to meet the Wonder Club on how to deal with the court injunction

Ghana Football Association has written to ‘litigants’ Great Olympics to meet them on Friday in a bid to settle the legal tussle between the two parties.

Olympics on Tuesday placed an injunction on the kickoff of the Ghana Premier League, after their cases against Elmina Sharks and Bechem United over unqualified players were thrown out, leading to their confirmation as a relegated club after a Congress last week.

Ghana FA’s invitation letter to Great Olympics

Although, reports earlier suggested that Ghana FA were bent on playing the league this weekend, they later wrote to the 16 clubs that the opening games have been postponed until further notice in order to avoid contempt of court.

Ghana FA then met the counsel of Olympics at the Accra High Court on Thursday and, the case has been adjourned to March 15, further frustrating the football association and their sponsors in particular.

According to AshesGyamera‘s sources, the GFA organised an emergency committee meeting on Thursday to discuss the way forward of the top-flight but alleged supporters of Olympics stormed the place to bring it to an abrupt end since they believe they wanted to play smart on their club and go contrary to the law.

Ghanaians unhappy with Akufo-Addo’s promise to USA while Ghana isn’t ‘safe’- Minority says

Ghana president has attracted several backlash from a section of Ghanaians especially the Minority, after he promised one of the world’s powerhouse United States that Ghana will do everything possible to help them fight terrorism.

According to Akufo-Addo at the National Governors Association Winter 2018 meeting, his government is ready to support Donald Trump’s administration to curb terrorism but some Ghanaians in a sharp contrast has hit out at the president because they believe he hasn’t done enough at home to solve the insecurity in Ghana.

“We stand shoulder to shoulder with the US in the rejection of terrorism as a legitimate means of settling political disputes. We stand shoulder to with the United States in attempting to develop our economies to provide opportunities for its citizens,” Akufo-Addo said.

However, the Minority believes many Ghanaians have been sleeping in fear recently, especially this week, after two robbery cases were recorded in the nation’s capital with one Lebanese being shot dead in the process while the killers made away with his $45,000 which he had withdrew from the bank few minutes before the incident.

“Even our own domestic armed robberies, the number one thing that Ghanaians are crying about, runaway anarchy in the country, lawlessness in Ghana, today Ghanaians cannot sleep, Ghanaians’ security has been compromised, people are complaining all over, armed robbers are sacking and killing people all over the place, you [Akufo-Addo] have not finished that one and you are going to help America to fight terrorism,” Minority Spokesperson on Communications, A.B.A. Fuseini told the radio Class FM’s Parliamentary correspondent.

“My brother, it is enough to say that everybody can cooperate in the fight against terrorism but don’t go and tell them as if Ghana has the capacity to help them when even on our own shores, our own domestic crime is souring into the high heavens …charity begins at home, you haven’t finished with Peter, you are going to ask Paul to come and join the fight.

“Let us do our own thing first, you must first catch the mad man before talking of shaving him.”

According to reports, the deceased Lebanese was going to use to pay his workers and settle other bills and debts since the month of February had come to an end.

AshesGyamera understands that Ghana Police Service has advised Ghanaians to always seek the escort of the police whenever they’re going to cash a huge sum of money.

Partey signs Atletico Madrid contract extension until 2023

The Ghanaian has signed a three-year additional contract with the Madrid giants, keeping him at Wanda Metropolitano until 2023

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has signed a three-year contract extension with La Liga side Atletico Madrid; keeping him at the club until June 2023, the club have confirmed.

The 24-year-old joined Atleti’s academy in 2011 from Ghana and has risen through the ranks awesomely to become a key member of Diego Simeone’s squad although he spent a loan deal at Real Mallorca in-between.

“I feel very happy to renew with the club of my life. I hope to stay here for more years and help the club,” Partey told Atletico’s official website .

“I always try to work hard, it’s not easy to get to the first team and for me it’s a pride to continue working at this club.”

“I am happy because I am playing a lot of minutes, the team is strong, scoring many goals in the last few matches and we will keep fighting to keep up,” Partey added.

Partey has made 82 appearances so far in all competitions for Atletico, scoring nine goals in the process and he is regarded as one of the most in-former Ghanaian midfielders in Europe currently.