Black Stars Defender Scores Maiden Champions League Goal Against Dinamo Zagreb AFRICA NEWS by George Vineh Yawson - October 3, 2024November 29, 20240 3/10/2024 Mohammed Salisu, Black Stars defender has scored his first-ever UEFA Champions League goal on Wednesday night to give AS Monaco a draw against Dinamo Zagreb in Croatia. After beating Barcelona in their first outing, Monaco were highly confident of securing a win against Dinamo who suffered at the hands of Bayern Munich earlier. Unfortunately, the home side proved to be a formidable side when they took the lead in additional time of the opening half through Peter Sucic. Dinamo doubled their lead in the 66th minute after the break. However, the Ghanaian defender halved the deficit for his side in the 74th minute of the game. Salisu headed home his first-ever goal in the competition after meeting Maghnes Akliouche's cross. This marks Salisu’s second appearance in
Otumfuo Endorses Alan’s GTP As Blueprint For Ghana’s Transformation AFRICA NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - October 3, 2024November 29, 20240 On Wednesday, October 2, 2024, Hon. Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, the presidential candidate of the Afrafranto Alliance, paid a courtesy visit to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, at the Manhyia Palace. The visit was part of a larger Caravan Campaign Tour in the Ashanti Region ahead of the 7th December General Election. While the occasion was significant in itself, the most remarkable takeaway was the Asantehene’s powerful endorsement of Mr. Kyerematen’s Great Transformational Plan (GTP). Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, in his remarks, expressed high praise for Alan Kyerematen’s comprehensive GTP, describing it as a visionary development blueprint capable of steering Ghana onto the path of sustainable economic growth and prosperity. He urged the presidential candidate to ensure that Ghanaians understand the
28th GJA Media Awards 2024: Fatimatu Abubakar Urges Journalist To Uphold High Ethical Standards In Their Craft AFRICA NEWS NEWS by George Vineh Yawson - October 2, 2024November 29, 20240 BY: DANIEL ASARE Deputy Minister of Information, Fatimatu Abubakar has opined that the media has been a critical force in shaping public discourse and ensuring that democratic principles are upheld in Ghana. Delivering her keynote address at the twenty-eighth GJA Media Awards in Accra, she urged all media practitioners to be agents of credibility, fairness and accuracy in the upcoming 2024 elections. She also urged journalists to uphold the highest ethical standards in their watchdog role without fear or favour in order to protect Ghana’s Democracy. The Annual GJA Media Awards aims to promote high journalistic standards and reward excellence. This year’s edition was very significant as it climaxed the 75th Anniversary celebrated under the theme: “75 Years of Excellence in Journalism: The Role of
CAF Approves Accra Sports Stadium For Ghana vs Sudan 2025 AFCON Qualifier AFRICA NEWS by George Vineh Yawson - October 2, 2024November 29, 20240 2/10/2024 The Accra Sports Stadium has been approved by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier between Ghana and Sudan. The approval follows CAF’s inspection of both the Cape Coast Stadium and the Accra Sports Stadium last week after which the former was disapproved. CAF earlier directed the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to select an alternate venue for the game after the Baba Yara Stadium was banned. CAF’s approval statement reads: ‘’Following a comprehensive review of the reports of the CAF independent inspection regarding the Cape Coast and Accra Sports Stadia, we are pleased to inform you that the Accra Sports Stadium has been approved to host the AFCON Qualifiers for Morocco 2025. Specifically, it will
GNAT Protests Over Tier 2 Pensions Despite Meeting With Education Minister AFRICA NEWS LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - October 2, 2024November 29, 20240 BY: DANIEL OTU ASANTE 01-10-2024 The Ghana National Association of Teachers has embarked on its planned demonstration today, October 1, 2024, despite extensive discussions with the Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum. After several hours of negotiations a day before, teachers across the country chose to continue their protest, expressing dissatisfaction with the outcome of the meeting and insisting on their demands being met. The meeting, which was aimed at averting the demonstration, lasted for hours late into the night. Dr. Adutwum and representatives of the Ministry of Education engaged the leadership of GNAT in an attempt to address concerns over working conditions, salaries, and other key grievances raised by the teachers. GNAT, however, indicated that the ministry's responses did not sufficiently address
GFA President Debunks Claims Of Interference In National Team Selections AFRICA NEWS by George Vineh Yawson - October 1, 2024November 29, 20240 01/10/2024 President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has vehemently denied allegations that the selection of players into the national team by coaches is always influenced by the association. The FA President appeared before the Parliamentary Select Committee on Monday, September 30, 2024, to answer questions and concerns raised about happenings at the Association. Responding to allegations of influencing player selection decisions, Kurt clarified that the GFA creates an enabling environment where coaches work without interference. “They [national team coaches] have made public statements not once, not twice about the environment this FA has created to enable them to work,” he said. He buttressed this assertion by referencing coach Otto Addo’s open appreciation for the freedom with which he worked as head