Black Queens coach Nora Hauptle is eagerly anticipating a delightful Christmas following Ghana’s qualification for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. Despite a 1-0 loss to Namibia that ended their unbeaten streak under the Swiss tactician, the Black Queens secured their return to the continental showpiece after missing the last edition, winning 3-2 on aggregate with a 3-1 victory in the first leg in Accra. Addressing reporters, Hauptle, who had previously secured 10 consecutive wins, expressed her excitement about the qualification. She remarked, “We had a pretty good start to the game, created a lot of chances. We knew that we could hurt them on the wings.”...
I swear to God, if NPP attacks my supporters I’ll be worse than Alan — Ken Agyapong warns
He recounted how some supporters of Alan Kwadwo Kyeremanten were attacked at some voting centres but police personnel and the Electoral Commission (EC) were silent and never arrested the perpetrators after the polls. He also warned the Police and the EC not to allow themselves to be pushed around by government officials during the flagbearer contest. He said: “I am sending a nice caution to both the police personnel and the Electoral Commissions that they should not be pushed by any government officials or any Regional Chairman because if they push I will also push.” “I swear to God if...
Bawumia projected to lead NPP by 80.8% — Latest polls predict
As the New Patriotic Party (NPP) primaries draw closer, a survey conducted by Centre for Sustainable African Development Initiatives (C-SADI), UK, and The Outcomes International, Ghana reveals Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as the front-runner in the presidential race. The research indicated that Dr. Bawumia is set to win the flagbearership contest with a whopping 80.8% of the votes of delegates. H.E. Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has the highest level of support among the delegates, with about 80.8%. Followed by Hon. Kennedy Agyapong(10.4%), Hon. Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto (1.1%), and Hon. Francis Addai-Nimoh (0.4%). 7.3% of the delegates are still undecided, part of...
Mohammed Kudus: My best position is as a No.10
Mohammed Kudus has opened up on his best position on the pitch, insisting he is best suited to the No.10 role. The Ghana international said although he prefers to play as an attacking midfielder, he has no problem playing on the flanks for the good of the team “The expectation in myself is there. Everyone expects from me because I know myself better than anybody else,” Kudus said. “I think my best position is as the No10, as the attacking midfielder, but as a team player, when I find myself on the right side, then I just want to do my best...
Black Stars maintain 60th position in October FIFA world ranking
Ghana remains 60th in the world ranking and 11th in Africa on the latest FIFA world ranking released in October 2023. The Black Stars’ position in both the world and on the continent remains the same despite their recent disappointing performances. The Black Stars have been enduring a poor run of form in recent times, having lost in each of their matches in the October international break. Chris Hughton’s side also failed to score a goal, suffering a 2-0 defeat to Mexico first before again being humiliated 4-0 by the USA. Despite these results, Ghana’s position on the FIFA world ranking...
Kotoko coach Prosper Ogum aims for top spot in GPL after challenging start
Asante Kotoko coach Prosper Ogum has his eyes set on securing the top spot in the Ghana Premier League table by the end of the first round. Despite a challenging start to the season, with only two wins in their first six matches, Ogum is determined to lead his team to victory in the remaining games. Kotoko are gearing up to face Bechem United this weekend, and they are eager to bounce back after a recent draw in a local derby against Nations FC in Abrankese. Ogum expressed his determination during a press conference, stating, “As I said, it is...
The alternative body to appoint judges should be the Council of State – Bobby Banson
Private legal practitioner Bobby Banson has said that if the power to appoint judges is to be taken away from the President, then it should be given to the Council of State. However, he said, before that can be done the power that is given to the President to appoint some persons to the Council should also be taken away. He wants the total composition of the Council of State to be based on election, not the current status quo whereby the President is allowed to appoint some, whereas others are elected. “Parliament is very partisan, it is made up...
I won’t allow myself to be used and dumped by NPP – Ken Agyapong vows
Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, a flagbearer aspirant of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has said that he will stand firm in the party. The Assin Central Member of Parliament said he would not allow himself to be used and dumped by the party. Speaking in an interview on Tamale FM, the Assin Central MP said it has become characteristic of the NPP to use and dump people and that he was not going to allow such to be done to him. “You see, NPP, they will always want to use you and dump you. I will not allow them to dump...
FDA suspends operations of four sachet water companies in South Tongu District
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has moved swiftly to suspend the operations of four sachet water-producing companies in the South Tongu District of the Volta Region. This was after the authority identified that water samples collected from these companies contained microorganisms which make the water unsafe for human consumption. The exercise was part of measures to ensure public safety, taking into consideration flooding incidents along the lower Volta following the spillage of the Akosombo Dam. The Volta Region Director of FDA, Gordon Akurugu, together with officials from his outfit, the Environmental Health and Sanitation Unit, and the Ghana Health...
Cholera and typhoid cases increasing in communities affected by the flood – Public Health Practitioner
A Public Health Practitioner, Abraham Norman Nortey, has revealed that water-borne diseases are increasing in the communities that have been affected by the flood that was caused by water spilled from the Akosombo Dam. He stated that although the people are not drinking the water, they are cooking and bathing with it hence the increasing cases of cholera and typhoid. Speaking on the Sunrise show on 3FM on Monday, October 23, Mr Norman Nortey said “Our team has been involved in diligent monitoring and evaluation of the situation. Our reports on the grounds reveal a disturbing increase in the cases...