Author: Krobea

Sudan have revenged the 2-0 defeat they suffered in the hands of Ghana at Cape Coast by handing the Black Stars their first defeat in the AFCON 2021 qualifier Tuesday afternoon at Omdurman. CK Akonnor made five changes to the squad that defeated Sudan in the first leg. Fatau Dauda started in goal due to the suspension of Richard Ofori. Ghana struggled in the opening half of the game and failed to create clear goalscoring opportunities. Sudan pressed hard but could not break the resilient Ghanaian defensive line, which had John Boye and Alexander Djiku at the center. The home…

A man believed whose name has been given by police as Samson Zabanga shot himself on Tuesday morning after a confrontation in front of Victory Towers Hostel at Ayeduase, just outside Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). Eye witnesses say the man was accused of driving recklessly by a lady. In the ensuing confrontation between the two, another man, by name Kwame Amoah, came to the defence of the lady. But the deceased shot Kwame Amoah three times in the abdomen, eye witnesses say. In an attempt to escape, the deceased’s car was crossed and hit by a…

Women engaged in various agri-businesses in Africa have been urged to research the needs of consumers in order to identify and meet their evolving demands. This, according to the Director of Women in Agriculture Development at the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Paulina Addy, would help them drive up sales and become resilient in the sector. Building sustainable agri-businesses, she said, was key to improving their livelihood and that of their dependants as well as their contribution to the socio-economic growth of their countries. Ms Addy was speaking at Ignite 2020, an annual agribusiness programme which seeks to empower African…

Hearts of Oak’s second game in the 2020/21 Ghana Premier League has been rescheduled. The Phobians were scheduled to play Ashanti Gold SC on Saturday, November 21 in their Match Day 2 fixture. But about 30 players in their fold have been in isolation after testing positive for coronavirus. Their first match against champions Aduana Stars had to be postponed for a similar reason. “This measure is to ensure that members of Accra Hearts of Oak team who will return from isolation this week will get adequate time to prepare for the league game,” the Premier League Board said on…

Inter Allies FC on Monday night hosted Dreams FC in Accra to the first goalless game of the 2020/21 Ghana Premier League season. Allies started the game on a good note with a goal opportunity in the 5th minute when goalkeeper Solomon Agbasi had to clear new recruit Michael Kporvi’s kick. Herink Lehm’s side continued to pose threats to Dreams with numerous opportunities from an organised midfield but the visitors gained possession from the 20th minute to make brilliant attacks with strikes from Emmanuel Ocran and Agyenim Boateng. Both teams made changes after recess with Allies bringing on Collins Cudjoe…

Newly signed Asante Kotoko attacking midfielder Fabio Gama has finally arrived in Ghana with his family to start his Asante Kotoko career. .@AsanteKotoko_SC GOLDEN BOY FABIO GAMA 🇧🇷 HAS ARRIVED!#3Sports pic.twitter.com/C1yTF46iSg — #3Sports (@3SportsGh) November 16, 2020 The Brazilian joined Asante Kotoko during the transfer window and has now arrived after sorting out his paper works. He landed at the Kotoka International Airport Monday and was welcomed by Asante Kotoko’s Chief Executive Officer, Nana Yaw Amposah, and Dentaa Amoateng MBE, who is the club’s Diaspora and International Relations Manager. Fabio Gama has been handed the Number 10 shirt of Asante…

Second Lady Hajia Samira Bawumia has charged the electorate of Tamale Central Constituency to vote massively for Dr Ibrahim Anyars and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government in the upcoming December 7 election.   “My fellow women, I am pleading with you to send Dr Anyars to Parliament so that I can have someone to send to you. “Dr Anyars is a competent man, he is God-fearing, and he is our man, compare him to the other man, who deserves to be your MP? You know the other candidate with insults and disrespect, we cannot trust Tamale Central into his…

Popular anti-corruption crusader Paul Collins Appiah Ofori has appealed to Martin Amidu to rescind his decision to resign as the Special Prosecutor in the interest of Ghana and not any political party. PC Appiah Ofori, as he is popularly called, said President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo must, as a matter of urgency, invite the Special Prosecutor and listen to the reasons why he resigned and resolve them. “Ghana first…not NDC and not NPP so every Ghanaian should support this man to go back and work for Ghana,” he stated. In a letter addressed to President Akufo-Addo on Monday, November 16,…

Media General grabbed seven awards at the second edition of the National Communications Awards. The event, which brought together players in the media space in Ghana, saw over hundred awards and other honourary awards presented. Anchor of News@10 on TV3, Grace Hammoah Asare grabbed two honours on the night for being the TV Newscaster of the Year and also for her succinct reportage on the Covid-19 pandemic. Host of Hot Edition on 3FM, Nana Akua Mensah-Aborampah was adjudged Radio Newscaster of the Year. The Media Woman of the Year Award went to Portia Gabor, who also took honours for her…

Individuals and groups who have planned to secure loans from the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) have been advised to be truthful and declare their business status to the loan officers. The Greater Accra Regional Director of MASLOC, Dennis Okyere Danso, who gave the advice, explained that false information could lead to the inability of MASLOC to grant the loan. He gave the advice in an interview on Onua FM’s Yen Sempa hosted by Nana Okyere Awurukuo on Monday, November 16. Mr. Okyere Danso explained that “they should be truthful with what they do. If you grow orange, don’t…