The Ghana under 20 and under 17 women national football teams to resume training after president Akuffo Adoo has given the green light.
In the president 14 update on the covid 19 gave the clearance to the female football teams to go into their respective training camps to start preparations towards FIFA and CAF sanctioned international matches, which jet of in September.
He also admonished all technical and management members to adhere to strict health protocols issued by the federations thus CAF and FIFA and the government of Ghana against the covid 19 fight.
All other teams and contact sports and sporting activities remains suspended till further notice, he stressed.
Ghanaian international Kudos Mohammad has joined Ajax football club in the Holland topflight. The 29 year old wonder kid made the switch from Denmark, becoming one of the top youth signings for the club.
The attacking midfielder played for right to dream academy following his stupendous performance secured a move to Fc Nordsjaelland in Denmark two years ago. He has made 56 appearances for the club and scored 14 goals.
Kudos was shortlisted for the 2020 Golden boy awards this year. “I’m very happy to be here, it really a dream come true, he said after given the number 20 Jersey.
Former Ghanaian international Nii Odartey Lamptey has said no man on this planet called earth should underestimate the power of women. He made this comments after he won an appeal made by his former wife, Gloria Appiah over a seven bedroom house at East Legion.
In 2013 Mr Odartey Lamptey had a DNA test for his three kids with Gloria and realized he is not the biological father. He then filed for a divorce, which eventually the court ordered him to compensate his wife with some money, car and a house as an alimony for the divorce. As it was not enough for the ex wife she filed an appeal to claim another house at East Legon. Unfortunately for her, her appeal was been rejected and ruled in favour of Odartey Lamprey.
In an interview with Saddick Adams on Angel FM the former under 17 world cup winner said he is very happy with the court ruling. ‘I’m not materialistic person, empty we came empty we shall return, am not fighting anybody but the right thing must be done that’s all. Though I’ve rented throughout all this period am not down, now am happily married with my own child and very grateful to God’.
It my fervent prayer no man experience such situation, it not easy.
Females persists to be grappled with, what is called male dominance in the art and entertainment industry most especially in the music segment. From making of songs to the final consumer is considered male patriarchy. The display of sex and romance is just for the art but tagged harmful to the society.
Ghanaian musician Akosua Kwakye popularly known as Ak Songstress has made a strong case on this matter stating individuals, cooperate bodies should invest not only in males but females also. There are a lot of talented female musicians finding it difficult to breakthrough.
She also encouraged her gender colleagues to never give up on the good works they are out there doing. Notwithstanding female artist should also do well to feature more female artist on their tracks to close that gap.
The sexy and sassy songstress is already working on her “Wonua” album project, that features top musicians like Efya and Sarkodie.
Harry Zakour is Ex Chairman of Glorious Accra Hearts of Oak late in 1990’s and early 2000. His outfit signed the likes of Charles Taylor and Emmanuel Osei Kufour from Accra Great Olympics and Cape Coast Ebusua Dwarfs respectively, leading the club to numerous domestic and continental honors. Hisrichnews caught up with him to give us more insight about his successful stint at the club. This is what Harry has to say.
WHAT WAS YOUR SECRET TO THE SUCCESS?
My secret at Accra Hearts of Oak was Unity. We did argue a lot about different opinions but when it comes to managing the club we were very united.
HOW DID YOU BECAME THE CHAIRMAN OF ACCRA HEARTS OF OAK?
Ato Awoi called me one day and asked me, Do you want to be the chairman of Accra Hearts of Oak? I said yes. Considering my experience acquired at Accra Great Olympics, am capable.
WHAT WAS YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH HERBERT ADDO?
I had a fruitful relationship with Herbert. I was the chairman of Hearts and Herbert was also the chairman of Asante Kotoko and I remember before every game we will go to radio stations and have banter and trust me we were successful.
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE HERBERT ADDO?
I must say we came to do what is football, Herbert for me I think he came to raise the standard of Ghana football. Administratively he’s a gem.
WHAT DO YOU MAKE OF YOUR SQUAD AT THAT TIME?
I would have won the World Cup with Hearts Of Oak because at that time we had all the qualities.
HOW DID YOU FEEL WHEN YOU BEAT ESPERANCE DU TUNIS HOME AND AWAY TO LIFT THE CAF CHAMPION’S LEAGUE?
I was more than the president after we won the competition. When we were presented the trophy, that was the day I felt I have done it. I was extremely happy.
WHAT HAS GONE WRONG WITH HEARTS OF OAK?
First I was vehemently against the floatation of shares. I also think Togbe Afede should have a good management team in place. And without unity you can’t achieve any results.
WHAT IS HAPPENING TO GHANA FOOTBALL?
It has to do with finances. This has resulted in player Exodus. I think the GFA should try and organize competition involving teams outside Ghana, this will attract a lot of sponsorships to grow our football.
DO YOU THINK EX PLAYERS NEED TO BE CELEBRATED AFTER RETIREMENT?
Yes, some of them have really served the nation and sell the country very well.
His leadership saw Hearts win three consecutive league titles from 2000 to 2003. He won the Caf Champions league, Caf Confederation, Super Cup, six league Titles, Top Four, Gala name it.
Philipa Baafi is Ghanaian Gospel musician who started her music career at the tender age of 9 years and got her breakthrough in 1999. Hisrichnews took our Len’s and caught up with the Go higher hit maker.
WHAT IS YOUR SECRET?
My secret is, I don’t rush coming out with songs. I instead take my time praying and waiting on God before I release my songs at the right time.
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE CHALLENGES?
For me I think one of the greatest challenges in doing music has to with production and promotion.
ADVICE TO PATIENCE NYARKOH AND JOE METTLE?
This is not a do or die affair. We are all human beings with our differences. However I see the two coming together to settle this issue amicably.
WHAT HAVE KEPT YOU SO LONG?
I took a break to further my education. I have always dreamt of becoming a medical Doctor, now am done with physician assistant and in no time I would be starting my medicine.
DID NPP CONSULTED YOU BEFORE USING YOUR “GO HIGHER” SONG?
Yes they did,we went through all the necessary models and copyright demands.
IS IT WRONG FOR A MUSICIAN TO ENDORSE A POLITICAL PARTY?
Endorsing a political party is not a wrong thing. It is hypothetical to say it is wrong for a music to endorse s political party. We all vote so why is it wrong to to that.
Philipa Baafi is out with a new one christened it is well. She also assured her bevy fans she’s here to stay.
Bankroller of Team Youth football club, Wilfred Osei Kweku Palmer has described investing in football as insane at times.
It been one and half decade now in this insanity called football business with the birth of Team Youth in 2005. Through the process I have lost loved ones who thought I was just throwing money away. However that didn’t put me down, I will do it over and over again. I have no regrets doing football.
I used to watch football just for fan little did I know I will find myself here at the top level. Team Youth is currently playing in the second tier league in Ghana. Mr Palmer served on the executive member of the Ghana football association in the erstwhile administration.
Former Accra Hearts of Oak Board chairman, Commodore Mensah has disclosed in an interview with host of Ultimate sports show on Asempa FM Kojo Mensah Moshosho that player Exodus is one of the chief problems affecting our football.
He further bemoaned that during their time players stay together for longer time to ensure that they mature into mainstream professional football. Manager’s also have a key role to play as far as player movement is concerned, Mr Mensah added.
He was part of Accra Hearts of Oak Management member, who superintended their historic success in Africa, winning the CAF champions league in the year 2000. The veteran sports administrator became the club’s board chairman in 2005.
Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Inter Milan are set to play a mini tournament christened European solidarity cup. The purpose is to raise funds to resource health workers in Italy and Spain to kick out Covid-19
Laliga clubs have resumed training in groups up to 10 players following the Corovirus pandemic.
Ex president of Ac Milan Masimo Moratti has acknowledged that Barcelona star Lionel Messi is everyone’s dream. But he is very sure the Argentine will stay at camp Nou.
Premier league club’s are set to resume training in groups on Tuesday. This comes as a result of both medical and league officials have agreed to stage a return to training protocols.
Former Wolfsburg attacker Max Kruse has criticized the bundesliga social distancing. The 32 year old who plies his trade with Turkish side Fenebahce says he was not fascinated with the league matches during the weekend and has described it as very boring.
Bayern Munich manager Hansi Dieter Flick has tipped Robert Lewandowski to surpass former German, Gerd Muller’s Bundesliga goal record. Over 40 years Gerd scored 40 goals in one bundesliga season, though it left with 8 games to go with 26 goals but believes Lewandowski can sumount Muller.
Agent for Brazilian star Neymar ,Wagner Ribeiro says he is not expecting any deal between PSG and Barcelona in the next window, after some difficult attempt by the Catalan’s.
The Ghana football association has called on the register of the scholarship secretariat of Ghana to have extensive discussion’s on sponsorship for the football chain. The partnership will identity talents, coaching, football journalism, the science of football, football administration etc.
England international Dany Rose has heavily criticize the premiere league decision to restart the season amid the Coronavirus pandemic. Rose says peoples life are in danger, football should not think of coming back until numbers have dropped massively.
Former Chelsea Boss Antonino Conte has heap praise on N’golo Kante, saying that he is one the best players I have had in my career as a coach. When you have kante in your team, you think you are playing with one more player. You can always find a smile on his face everyday.
Atlanta midfielder Andrea Rinnaldi has died while training at home during lockdown. He suffered from Brain aneurysm.
Belarus FA has postponed two matches because players from two teams are suspected of being infected with coronavirus. Belarus the only country in Europe continuing to play football during the coronavirus pandemic. The two teams involved are Minks and Arsenal Dzerzhinsk.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has strongly opposed plans by the premiere league to restart football in the capital. He says football should return once it is safe to do so, after the FA have been given a greenlight by the government of a potential return in June.
Gabon international Pierre Emerick Aubameyang on this day won the golden boot award in England with Arsenal scoring 22, alongside with his two African counterpart Sadio Mane and Mohammed Salah
Coronavirus: African football was not spared from the virus. While Europe league are set to restart, CAF president Ahmad Ahmad wants the outbreak under control first before competition returns.
Chairman of the Ghana football association medical committee Dr Adam Baba says strict measures would be put in place to ensure player safety in domestic competition. This will help improve the health of footballers.
Blackstar coach CK Akunor has called on the GFA to have a system or platform for all national team trainer’s to share ideas and help each other in their line of duty.
Accra Great Olympics outdoors new board, members include
Alhaji Talal Fatal, Nik Amarteifio, Kwame Asuah Takyi, Amakai Amarterfio, Oloboi Commodore, Peru Doku, Prof Albert Sackey and R O Solomon.
Accra Hearts Of Oak have signed former Bechem United striker Abednego Tetteh. The club announced it on their social media handle.
