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Mar192025 by Joseph AttohNo Comments

SOM Coordinator Tours Schools In Greater Accra, Wins 142 Souls

The Coordinator for the Schools Outreach Ministry (SOM) of The Church of Pentecost, Pastor Frank Mensah Tandoh, has concluded a weeklong working tour of some basic schools in the Greater Accra Region. During his visit, he conducted grassroots leadership training and participated in inter-circuit sports competitions in several areas, including Haatso, Kasoa, Achimota, and Tema. At the sports event, Pastor Tandoh seized the opportunity to proclaim the word of God to students, resulting in 142 souls won for Christ. As part of the outreach effort, his team distributed bottled and sachet water as well asTeens Daily Devotional guide to the students. In his exhortation to the students, Pastor Tandoh urged them to strive for excellence in every aspect of life. Drawing on the biblical meta...

Feb262025 by Joseph AttohNo Comments

Barcelona and Atletico Madrid share eight-goal Copa del Rey thriller

Sports

Barcelona and Atletico Madrid both rallied from two goals down in a frantic 4-4 draw in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinal at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Catalonia, Spain. Atletico scored twice in the first six minutes before conceding four unanswered goals and coming back to even the match with goals in the final 10 minutes, including the equaliser by substitute Alexander Sorloth three minutes into stoppage time on Tuesday. Barcelona saw Atletico jump to an early lead, with goals by Julian Alvarez in the first minute and Antoine Griezmann in the sixth, but the hosts tied the game by the 21st minute thanks to goals two minutes apart by Pedri and Pau Cubarsi. The Catalan club took a 3-2 lead into halftime after Iñigo Martínez scored in the 41st. Robert Lewandowski inc...

Jan212025 by Joseph AttohNo Comments

GFA Unveils New Management Committee

Ghana News, Sports

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has unveiled a new management committee for the Black Stars, following the team's failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). This decision comes after the dissolution of the previous committee in November 2024. Dr. Randy Abbey, an executive council member of the GFA, has been appointed as the chairman of the new committee. He will lead engagements with the government and other stakeholders. Former Black Stars captain, Stephen Appiah, will serve as vice-chairman, focusing on player relations. Other members of the committee include: - Mr. Samuel Aboabire: Chairman of the Greater Accra Regional Football Association and GFA executive council member, responsible for operations and matchday activities. - Mr. Moses Armah: Presid...

Jan122025 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

2009 Black Satellites World Cup winning squad invited to collect matured investment cheques

Africa News, Ghana News, Sports

The Black Satellites players form the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup winning campaign have been invited to collect their matured investment cheques by the SAS Finance Group. The financial institution wrote to the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to notify the players following the maturity of the 15-year investment made on behalf of the team. The investment was made on behalf of the playing body by the Ministry of Youth and Sports after successfully winning the competition which was played in Egypt. A total of GHS 210,000 was made on behalf of the 21 players who were called up for the tournament by head Selas Tetteh with each player allocated GHS 10,000 by the MoYS in 2009. "This investment has matured after 15 years, and the players can now collect their cheques from the SAS Office ...

Jan82025 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

West Ham to appoint Potter after sacking Lopetegui

Sports, World News

Graham Potter will be appointed as West Ham's new manager after the club sacked Julen Lopetegui. Former Brighton and Chelsea boss Potter has agreed a two-and-a-half-year deal with the Hammers and will be unveiled at a London Stadium news conference on Thursday morning. Spaniard Lopetegui was sacked on Wednesday after just six months in charge. The former Wolves boss, 58, was appointed in May following the departure of David Moyes but officially took charge on 1 July. During Lopetegui's tenure, the Hammers won just six Premier League games. Saturday's 4-1 defeat by Manchester City was a ninth loss in 20 league games this season and left the club 14th - seven points above the relegation zone. West Ham said in a statement: "The first half of the 2024-25 season has not aligne...

Jan12025 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

Debut at 18, still playing at 40 – James makes more history

International, Sports

LeBron James became the first person in NBA history to play as a teenager and past the age of 40 as the Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers. James, who made his NBA debut as an 18-year-old in 2003, turned 40 on 30 December. He scored 23 points in the 122-110 defeat at the Crypto.com Arena in LA, but 27 from Jarrett Allen helped Cleveland to an eighth-straight win. Widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time, James last year became the NBA’s all-time leading points scorer. He has won four NBA Championships, been named Most Valuable Player four times and is in his 22nd season in the NBA, a record he shares with the now-retired Vince Carter. The Cavs remain top of the Eastern Conference and the Lakers are seventh in the West. Gia...

Aug92024 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

Botswana declares Friday holiday to celebrate Tebogo’s Olympic gold medal success

Africa News, Sports

Botswana is celebrating a historic achievement as President Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi declared Friday afternoon a public holiday in honour of the nation’s newest sporting hero, Letsile Tebogo. Tebogo made history at the Paris 2024 Olympics by becoming the first Motswana and the first African to win a gold medal in the 200 metres. He stunned pre-games favourite, Noah Lyles, crossing the finish line at 19.46s, which was not just a national record, but also an African record in the event. The Office of the President issued a press release announcing the public holiday, emphasising the significance of Tebogo's achievement on the global stage. President Masisi highlighted that Tebogo’s victory is not only a monumental moment for Botswana but also for the entire African contin...

Jul52024 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

2025 AFCONQ: Checkout full group as Ghana clash with Kwesi Appiah’s Sudan

Africa News, Ghana News, Sports

The Black Stars of Ghana has been placed in Group F for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The highly anticipated draw took place in Johannesburg at the SuperSport studios. Under the guidance of coach Otto Addo, Ghana will face Angola, Sudan, and Niger in their group. Notably, Ghana will compete against Sudan, coached by former Black Stars manager Kwesi Appiah. Appiah, who is the only indigenous coach to have led Ghana to the World Cup in 2014, is also the technical director of Asante Kotoko. Currently, he is leading Sudan in Group B of the World Cup qualifiers, competing against Senegal. Kwesi Appiah is also a member of the Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association (GFA). The winner of Group F will secure direct qualification to the prestigio...

Jul52024 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

Afcon 2025Q: Otto Addo calls for top performances to win Group F

Africa News, Ghana News, Sports

Black Stars coach Otto Addo is calling for top performances from his side if they are to “beat everyone” in Group F of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The four-time champions will take on Sudan, Angola, and Niger for a slot in next year’s tournament, set to be staged in Morocco. The clash against Sudan marks a reunion with former Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah, who now manages the Falcons of Jediane. The draw also repeats the 2023 AFCON qualifying series, where Otto Addo’s side faced Angola. Ghana’s last encounter with Niger was at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, providing no recent familiarity between the teams. “We have to be at our 100% best to beat everyone. There is no small team in Africa at the moment,” Addo said in an interview with Ghanafa.org “You saw at th...

Jul52024 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

AFCON 2025: Ghana draws Kwasi Appiah’s Sudan, Nigeria gets Libya

Africa News, Ghana News, Sports

The Confederation of African Football (CAF), has conducted the draw for the qualifying series for the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON). The competition which has been scheduled to start on December 21, 2025 and end on January 18, 2026, will take place in Morocco. Ghana will begin its journey for an 11th consecutive AFCON appearance in September 2024. The Black Stars have been placed in Group F, where they will face Sudan, managed by former Ghana captain and coach Kwasi Appiah, alongside Angola and Nigeria. Defending champions, Cote d’Ivoire, will start their campaign in Group G, competing against Zambia, Sierra Leone, and Chad. The 2023 AFCON silver medalists, Nigeria, have been paired with Benin, Libya, and Rwanda in Group I, while the 2021 champions, Senegal, will conte...

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Sports

SOM Coordinator Tours Schools In Greater Accra, Wins 142 Souls

Barcelona and Atletico Madrid share eight-goal Copa del Rey thriller

GFA Unveils New Management Committee

2009 Black Satellites World Cup winning squad invited to collect matured investment cheques

West Ham to appoint Potter after sacking Lopetegui

Debut at 18, still playing at 40 – James makes more history

Botswana declares Friday holiday to celebrate Tebogo’s Olympic gold medal success

2025 AFCONQ: Checkout full group as Ghana clash with Kwesi Appiah’s Sudan

Afcon 2025Q: Otto Addo calls for top performances to win Group F

AFCON 2025: Ghana draws Kwasi Appiah’s Sudan, Nigeria gets Libya

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