FEATURE: CONTE AND THE OTHER 5 PLAYERS FROM GHANA TO HAVE WON THE TUNISIAN LEAGUE

Every player dreams of winning titles regardless of the division or competition their clubs compete in. For a Ghanaian player, the issue of culture barrier often impedes their dream in the Sahara region.

Recently, big names like Charles Taylor, Frank Osei, Sammy Adjei and Derrick Sasraku garnered the applause in the Ghanaian league but failed to replicate their forms on the Carthaginian land. The few who managed to carve a name for themselves need to be celebrated. 

 

Kwame Bonsu

Midfielder Kwame Bonsu "Conte" and an unbeaten Esperance side are runaway champions in Tunisia with three matches to the end of the season after Sunday's 1-1 home draw with SC Chebba. A nine point lead and a goal difference of +23 makes him the 6th Ghanaian to win the Tunisian League. Bonsu joined the Blood and Gold in the summer of 2019 from Asante Kotoko for US$ 150 000.

 

Below are the other players from Ghana to have won the Tunisian league;

 

Moussa Narry

After a decade of  league drought, Faouzi Benzarti led the Sousse based club to the coveted trophy in 2006/07. Benzarti's side had a Ghanain in the person of Moussa Narry as he conquered Tunisia. French man, Bertrand Marchand would later take over the side as they went on to win the CAF Champions League and Super Cup. 

 

Narry

Sadat Bukari

Sadat Bukari joined Etoile du Sahel in 2007 from Hearts of Lions. In his first season due to the difference in league calendars, the young forward  won a league medal with his new side. Like Narry, he won the CAF Champions League and Super Cup the next season under Marchand.

 

Sadat Bukari

 

Seidu Salifu

In June 2015, Seidu Salifu started 26 out of the 30 matches as the Club Africain finished with a three-point lead more than their closet challengers Etoile du Sahel. Then 21-year, he played 80 minutes as Club Africain won 2-1 at Esperance Sportive de Zarzis on the final day of competition.

 

Salfu in a jubilant mood

Harrison Afful

Harrison Afful joined Esperance in 2009 from Asante Kotoko. He won the league on 3 consecutive occasions from 2009/10 to 2011/12. In 2013/14 the Blood and Gold side won the trophy for the 4th time in 5 years after surrendering the trophy the previous year to Club Africain. The Ghanaian international won the 2010/11 Champions League with the Tunisians. 

 

Afful and Clottey

Emmanuel Clottey

Emmanuel fresh from his continental buzz with Berekum Chelsea in 2012  joined the Blood and Gold  and spent very little time in landing a medal. The leading scorer in the CAF Champions League with 12 goals played a bit part role yet he won gold in the Blood and Gold jersey as the were crowned champions in 2011/12. 

 

 

By; Kwasi Gyamfi Din-Chin

 

PROJECT THE POSITIVES OF THE GAME- NII ADJEI CRAVES

Ace Ghanaian midfielder, Daniel Nii Adjei has called for the propagation of the productive aspect of the local game. The winner of 5 CAF-Inter Club gold medals also touched on the need for information management within his former club, Asante Kotoko.

Interviewed on Time FM, by Ernest Acheampong (Kalakuta), the 31 year old, explicitly called on the media to desist from taking much interest in the negative details of the game. 

"I did not see that. I don't know why the media wants to always carry the negative news. In Europe for example, the spotlight isn't usually on the bad aspects."

 

 

Nii Adjei won the Ghana Premier League on 3 occasions with Asante Kotoko in his 6 year stay at the Kumasi based club. Quizzed on the purported wrangles between the club's new CEO and Board of Directors, the former club captain offered the club good counsel.

"For Kotoko, how long has the CEO been in charge? Do they want him to succeed or not? I will also blame Kotoko a bit. They should learn to keep some information to themselves. They always give information preceding their actions. From now they should watch those within them who keep putting issues out. I believe this will help the club."

'Ga Mantse' as known in the football circles, Nii Adjei has represented TP Mazembe (DR Congo) and Wydad Athletic Club (Morrocco). He featured at the FIFA World Club Cup with TP Mazembe in 2015. He is currently on the books of Kumasi based King Faisal where he signed a one year deal having been released by Kotoko. He rejoined the later in 2019.

By: Kwasi Gyamfi Din-Chin

2020/21 ACADEMIC CALENDAR RELEASED

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has released the academic calendar for basic schools for the 2020/2021 academic calendar. According to the calendar for basic schools made available, Kindergarten, Primary, Junior high school and Senior High School will reopen for the new academic year on September 15, 2020 for the first term.

It said pupils and students would be in school for 14 weeks and would go on Christmas break of December 14, 2020. The Vacation will last for 25 days; from December 15, 2020 to January 8 , 2021.

The calendar indicated that the second term Academic year would commence from January 9, 2020 to April will undertake 14 weeks of academic activities. They will go on holidays from April 13, 2021 to May 7, 2021; 25 days for the Easter festivities.

The third and final term of the academic year will cover a 12 weeks period. It will begin from May, 2021 and End on July 26, 2021. The 2021 Basic Education Certificate Examination will be written from June 4 to 8 2020.

MOTHERS AND CHILDREN TO RECEIVE $2082 ANNUALLY UNDER AKPALOO

The founder of Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), Kofi Akpaloo has made a pledge that every Ghanaian child will receive a monthly allowance 200ghc should he emerge tops in the 2020 Presidential elections.

Mr. Akpaloo, an entrepreneur and a chartered accountant is married with 3 boys and 3 girls having previously resided in Ireland. He entered into the political scene in 2004 but organized his own political party in 2013.

In a dialogue with the Time FM Morning Show host, Simon Kwadwo Antwi, the LPG Presidential candidate also emphasized on creating jobs and grand retirement packages for workers. 

He further revealed that as part of his yet to be launched manifesto, every Ghanaian child will receive 200ghc with mothers receiving 800ghc on monthly basis.

He also added that he had planned a 10 billion dollar job fund allocation. Loans for university graduates who wish to start a business and free internet access for all students was additionally whispered to the public.



By: Kwasi Gyamfi Din-Chin

YAHAYA CAST A SLUR ON MEDEAMA'S PRICING OF JUSTICE BLAY

Black Stars forward, Yahaya Mohammed has added his voice to the on-going tussle between his former club Asante Kotoko and Medeama SC over the transfer of midfielder Justice Blay.  

According to the 32 year old forward, Asante Kotoko's pursuit of the midfield anchor is legit bar his price tag. Justice Blay enjoyed a good season in the capital of Ashanti Region scoring 2 league goals including the club's opener against rivals Hearts of Oak in the recently red-lined league.

The Aduana Stars forward raised doubts on the player's rumored price tag claiming he is not worth the amount being quoted in the media.

"It is not reasonable. Justice Blay isn't worth $100,000. I don't think Medeama's owner, Moses Armah will tag the player with such a price."

Justice Blay, 28, is the only midfielder to have scored 2 goals or more for the Kumasi based club in over 5 seasons in the league. His performances for Kotoko has propelled the club to enter into negotiations with the mauve and yellow side with the former valuing him between $50,000 to $100,000.

Yahaya Mohammed is currently considering a move to Ashantigold SC ahead of the Miners 2021 CAF-Inter Club escapade.

Is he worth the quoted sum? 

Credit; Asempa Fm

By; Kwasi Gyamfi Din-Chin

KOTOKO BOARD UNDECIDED OVER CEO's $104,224 PROPOSAL FOR RECRUITMENT

The Board of Directors of Kumasi Asante Kotoko received a budget proposal from the club's Chief Executive Officer, Nana Yaw Amponsah in their last meeting. 

A proposal of Ghc 600,000 ($104,224.14) was presented by the CEO to the Board for recruitment of players ahead of their CAF Inter-club campaign.

Ahead of their participation in the CAF games, the club has decided to augment their squad with a hope of making it to the group stages of the Champions League. The club last played in the group stages of the Champions League in 2006.

Grapevine sources however revealed that the Board's inability in accepting the proposal on the day led to heated exchanges with the CEO. According to the source, the said sum is pertinent as the CEO hopes to recruit a few marquee names in their quest to return to their glory days.

The Board will come up with a definite decision in the coming days.


By: Kwasi Gyamfi Din-Chin

"MAN OF GOD" DECLARES A BETTER 2021 AND ATTACK ON A RUNNING VICE PRESIDENT

The founder and leader of True Word Prophetic ministry Prophet Nigel Gaisie has given Ghanaians an insight into the climax of the 2020 Presidential elections. The Prophet hitherto has revealed that former President Mahama would pull a total of 52.1% of the total vote cast come December 7 in 2019.

In a rather eschatological approach, the man of God revealed an attack on Burkina Faso, himself and a running vice-president. He also touched on Ghana's prosperity and the future of Trump's America.

The revelation is as follows;

"The Lord appeared to me and carried me away in the spirit, in the spirit I saw a "Chief of Staff' of a ruling party coming to me with a heavy load on her head. Suddenly, a mortal entity came to distract her and she went back into the dark. I then herd a loud voice in my right ears saying...John Mahama will be the next president of the Republic of Ghana. I saw a serious attack on a vice running mate, let the pray. Ghana will prosper, I saw it from 2021, midyear. I saw a hatched plan against my person and my church thus they will crash my car and kill me because I have become a thorn in their flesh but be assured the lord seeth all things ahead of them and reveals it to his servants. I saw an attack on Burkina Faso. I sense a great wind blow on the nation of America."

MYSTERIOUS DWARFS SIGN FORMER BELGIAN JUPILER PRO LEAGUE ATTACKER

Cape Coast Mysterious Ebusua Dwarfs have reached a deal to secure the signature of former Ghanaian youth international, Asiedu Attobrah. Supporters of the club announced the delight at securing the 25 year old on a free transfer after his stint with Iraqi outfit, Al-Shorta Sports Club.

In June, 2020, the winger valued himself at Ghc100,000 whilst offering himself to any Ghanaian club after his stint in Iraq.

The 2015 Black Stars "B" squad member has a deal of experience under his sleeves having featured for Belgian Jupiler Pro League side K.V. Kortrijk as well as Ghana Premier League club Obuasi Ashanti Gold SC.

The "crabs" managed to score a paltry 13 goals in 15 games in the cancelled 2019/20 season. His addition will be of immense value to the "green and yellows".

His partnership with Seidu Abubakar who scored 6 of the 13 will be a one to savor. 



By; Kwasi Gyamfi Din-Chin

70 PLAYERS GET CALLED UP AS THE SATELLITES BEGIN PREPARATIONS

Seventy (70) players are expected to report to camp on Friday, August 28th as the first phase of the National U-20 male team’s pre-selection begins. The players and those associated with the team are to report at noon time. 

The preparations are to find best of the lot  for WAFU ‘B’ U-20 qualification tournament to be held in Togo later in the year.

Another batch of 70 players would be invited to camp after a week as coach Karim Zito and his assistant Evans Augustine Adotey continue the pre-selection exercise.

The division is to into two groups is a measure of ensuring that all players identified for the pre-selection process undergo the mandatory COVID-19 testing which would be conducted twice at the GFA Technical centre on arrival including all supporting staff. 

The list of players read as follows; 

GOALKEEPERS

Danlad Ibrahim – Berekum Chelsea

David Kudjoe – Action Boys

Clinton Quaye – FC Mamoobi

William E. Essu – Vision FC

Sadiq Mohammed – Amidaus Professionals

RIGHT BACKS

Kingsley Owusu – Dreams FC Mamudu Kamaradin – Ashgold SC Mohammed A. Samad – WAFA; Ebenezer Adade – Cheetah FC Richmond Darko – Tema Youth

LEFT BACKS

Fatawu Suleman – Medeama SC; Joseph Addo Tetteh – Mighty Jets; Daniel Egyin – Hasaacas ,Richard Adjei – Accra City

CENTRE BACKS

Kobina Amoah – SC Golden Kick; William D. Afawubo; Nathaniel Adjei – Danbort FC; Frank Assinki – Inter Allies; Umar Mohammed – Rising Stars; Ali Mohammed – Vision FC; Uzair Alhassan – Utrecht FC; Yaro Bawa – Tano Bofoakwa; Moses Bawa Salifu – Tanga FC;

Philip Ofori – Tema Youth; Edmund Mensah – Ebusua Dwarfs

DEFENSIVE MIDFIELDERS

Ransford Koufie – King Faisal; Seth Kwadwo – Deportivo FC; Samuel MacCarthy – Eleven Wonders; Daniel Antwi – Awudu Issaka Academy; Eugene A. Frimpong – African Talents; Issah Hudu – BA United

OFFENSIVE MIDFIELDERS

Joshua Anim – Attram De Visser; Simon Appiah Asamoah – Legon Cities; Teye Mensah – Rences FC; Emmanuel Essiam – Berekum Chelsea; Patrick Mensah – Heart of Lions; Suleman Mohammed – Dreams FC; Louis Ofori – Eleven Wonders; Ibrahim Mohammed – Benab FC; Paul Narh – African Child FC; Frank Boateng – Prestige FC; Dramani Awuah – Nkoranza Warriors; Godfred Adotey – Kumasi Desire FC

WING ATTACKERS

Emmanuel Boakye – Ebony FC; Sam Agbenyegah – Heart of Lions, Ayara Sadat – Heart of Lions; David Onu – Emmanuel FC; Kingsley Gyamfi – Rising Stars; Jeffrey A. Yeboah – Rences FC; Razak Yussif – Great Olympics; Joseph Amoah – Accra Lions; Matthew Cudjoe – Asante Kotoko; Afriyie Barnieh – Hearts of Oak; Michael Donkor – Great Olympics; Nana Kofi Babil – Medeama

AUXILIARY ATTACKERS

Mubarak Alhassan – Liberty Professionals; Salim Yusif Giabo – Vision FC; Kwabena K. Dannful – Ebusua Dwarfs

ATTACKERS

Shaibu Taufiq – Mighty Jets;Felix Doku Narh – Uncle ‘T’ United; Christian Boateng – Cheetah FC; Prince K. Adu – Bechem United; Mustapha Zakariah – Great Olympics; Sampson Agyapong – WAFA; Precious Boah – Still Believe FC; Umar Mohammed – Mighty Jets ; Iddrisu A. Rahman – Utrecht Academy; Dauda Sadam – BA United ; Alex Afariba – Crocodiles FC; Franklin Owusu – Accra Auroras

SEX FOR JOBS IN KUMAWOOD IS A LIE- MERCY ASIEDU

Mercy Asiedu, popularly known in the Ghanaian movie industry as "Asabea" has expressed her view on actresses offering sex to get roles in movies. A popular notion making waves, female actresses have been bashed by many in times past for trading sex for major or minor performances in movies.

Being interviewed by Akwasi Ampofo (Aboboyaa), the host of Anigye Mmere on Time FM, Mercy Asiedu refuted the claims presented above stating further that anyone who makes that claim only does it for popularity sake.

"It's never true that this happens in the movie industry. I don't know where whoever said it originates from. Most people complain about that because of lack of roles or sudden abandonment after a movie or two."

 

Elucidating, the sought-after actresses added that roles are based on merit since movies are an investment which must reap profits through gaining a bigger audience.

"I want to use your medium to clarify this. We get our roles based on merit. So if someone gets the nod over you it doesn't mean the person offered sex to get that."

"If someone offers sex and cannot meet the demands of the script, do you think the producer or director will be glad about that? Whoever says that is saying it just for fame."

Currently, with the downward trod of the local movie industry, Mercy Asiedu, a mother of two, has taken to her own series production. 



By: Kwasi Gyamfi Din-Chin

MAN ARRESTED FOR POSSESING OVER 360 ID CARDS

Police at Asokore Mampong in the Ashanti Region have arrested a 36-year old man who had in his possession 355 new Voters ID Cards and 17 National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) Cards.

The suspect, John Amoah, told police that he was taking contact details of residents at Buobai a suburb of the Asokore Mampong Municipality to secure Tax Identification Numbers (TINs) for them.

KOTOKO CAN RAISE $1BN IN A YEAR- WATARA CLAIMS

A former player of Kumasi King Faisal now turned football consultant, Adam Watara has made an ambitious claim that he can raise $1billion for Kotoko in a year.

He says the club has more than 20 million supporters worldwide and as such raising funds should not be a problem.

According to Watara, registering each of the 20million supporters and charging GHC10 each can be enough revenue for the club.

He says the supporters must be motivated to pay and sign up to the membership as there should be perks or benefits for them too as supporters.

“I can raise one billion dollars in a year for Asante Kotoko. Kotoko is money."

“Kotoko has at most 20million supporters all over the world.”

“When Kotoko has a supporters base that we register for at least 10Cedis per member.”

“The supporters would be able to pay and I know that money can be raised within a twinkle of an eye.”

He says there is a lot to do to entice the supporters to contribute to the club.

“There are lots of motivation we would input to motivate Kotoko supporters to register.

I can organize a lottery for a Kotoko registered supporter to win a house.”

“Even those who  are not Kotoko supporters would be in a hurry to register as a supporter of the club”

“Kotoko is like Barcelona. It’s a whole empire. I would make sure we have Fabulous Mobile Salon.”

“I was a Kotoko supporter giving the club ideas back then during Herbert’s time” he added.

Source; GhanaGuardian.com

'ANGRY' 2015/16 PRINCESSES CALL ON GOVERNMENT FOR PAYMENT OF BONUSES

Often than not, service to one's nation is deemed as sacrificial and an honor.  Irrespective of this, once a promise is made to also honor an individual for their service, it is mandatory to be heeded to. A two way flow!

In 2015, a bevy of ladies were called to represent Ghana as the nation sought to qualify for the 2016 World Youth Tournament in Papua New Guinea after 3 round of games. Ghana exited the 2016 tourney after a defeat to New Zealand whilst they held giants France and USA to stalemates.

5 years down the lane, the players are yet to receive their match bonuses. The bonuses totaling $12,000 for the players who featured in all 6 games (qualifiers and world cup). 

As a welfare-centered media house, Time FM's sports desk led by Nana Kalakuta engaged some of the victims notably Rita Darko and Belinda Anane. The two players confirmed the sad story to be true.

"It's true, we played the qualifiers under the administration of the former President of Ghana, John Mahama. Soon after we returned from the qualifiers, there was a change in government in about a month or two. We met the then minister of sports (Nii Lante) who offered as a quarter of the due money."

"He assured us that the next minister will pay us after the handing over ceremony. It's been 5 years without any payment. We called Nana Benyin (Head of Management team at the time) who informed us about about a proposal sent to the current ministry"

Rita has been on the books of Atletico Ouirense in Portugal since 2016 with Belinda currently a student in the USA.

                                                           

A quick call made to the quarters of Nana Benyin revealed that the player's are yet to receive the said bonuses. He however made it known that a proposal has been sent to the FA to work in tandem with the ministry to get the arrears settled.

Grapevine sources divulged that Mr. Alex Asante, an administrator at the FA rubbished calls from the girls claiming it was not right for players to write letters to the ministry whilst asserting that it is not the only outstanding bonus owed by the ministry.

A quarter of the money owed them was paid in 2016. Currently, the players have formed an informal group to retrieve their arrears.

More to follow.........................................

By; Kwasi Gyamfi Din-Chin

NANA AGYEMANG- "SELF-CONTROL" IS GOSPEL INSPIRED

Contentious musician, Nana Agyemang believes that his current single "Self-Control" is a gospel song. The ace musician disclosed this in an interview with Akwasi Ampofo (Aboboyaa) on Time FM.

The 4 music album holder, traced his music beginnings to the church. In this single, he quoted Romans 7:15 as the basis for the single.

"I started music with gospel bands, precisely the Roman Catholic band. Most of my songs are gospel inspired for example my latest single."

The musician hinted at all his songs being gospel oriented due to his upbringing. 

MzBEL GRANTED BAIL AS COURT PROSECUTION LOOMS

Arrested yesterday, female musician, Mzbel was granted bail and could possibly face charges upon future proceedings. Mzbel, known in private life as Nana Akua Amoah is purportedly to have said that Stacy is HIV positive per information obtained from Prophet Nigel Gaisie.

'16 years' hitmaker, Mzbel

Per reports, the musician was arrested by the Greater Accra Regional Police command in the late hours of Monday. Television personality, Stacy Amoateng reported the controversial musician for defamation of character to the Police Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service.

Public Relations Officer of CID, DSP Juliana Obeng confirmed this to Time News minutes after the incident. However, the musician was cautioned on Section 208 of the Criminal Code which dwells on publication of false news.

"Mzbel was arrested and granted bail. She will report at noon on Tuesday. Based on the outcome of the interrogations, she could possibly face the law court."

More to follow

ASHANTIGOLD TO DECIDE ON SIGNING BRAZILIAN YOUNGSTER

Vasco Da Gama youngster Joe Silva is being courted. by Ashgold. The offensive midfielder born in Niterio, Rio de Janeiro is a product of the Vasco da Gama Academy. 

The 20 year old nimbled footed is highly tipped as one to watch going forward and there are  talks to secure him by club led by Dr. Kwaku Frimpong.

The management of Ashgold will take a final decision on the Brazilian this week. The miners signed Aurelio da Silva Nascimento from Serra FC last year ahead of their Africa campaign.

They also had former Ebusua Dwarfs gaffer Da Rocha,  a Brazilian at the helm of their technical bench.

The club is currently making multiple investments ahead of their next CAF inter-club campaign.  Currently, 7 players have been poached with another deal (Yahaya Mohammed) on line. 

'KOTOKO LOVER' FRED BOATENG CAUTIONS THE CLUB AGAINST INDISCRIMINATE SIGNINGS

Angolan based Ghanaian forward, Frederick Boateng has shared his thoughts on past management practices in Asante Kotoko. The former Dwarfs and Inter Allies focal man also offered an advice to the newly appointed Asante Kotoko Chief Executive Officer, Nana Yaw Amponsah.

Speaking on Sports Forum on Time FM from his base in Angola, Boateng outlined his love for the Porcupines whom he represented from 2018 to 2019. Boateng scored 4 goals in his first 5 games for Kotoko endearing him to the many club faithfuls though he later played a bit part role with the arrival of Burkinabe, Songne Yacouba.

"I wish the new management well. They shouldn't think about their pockets. They should focus on the club's development and find quality players. They should also give them time and desist from the wholesale (usual) recruitment. Mostly those they sack are better than those they go in for. I have been there before and that is the problem with the club."

"I love Kotoko very much and if I hadn't even played for Kotoko, I would have been very disturbed. My family loves Kotoko. They should manage the players well and give them time and add a few quality ones to push the club forward. In (Primeiro) D'Agosto and T.P (Mazembe), they have some players who have played for over a decade now."

The forward scored 4 goals in 10 games for Clube Desportivo da Huila prior to the global hiatus that ended the Angolan top league. The 26 year old has averaged 0.32 goals per game in his last 77 league games for 3 Ghanaian sides and his current Angolan employers whom he joined as a free agent.

By; Kwasi Gyamfi Din-Chin

VIDEO: SUSPECTED ARSON AS MINING DIRECTOR'S VEHICLE FOUND IN FLAMES

In the early hours of Monday, 24th August, 2020, a rather malevolent act occurred at the residence of the Director of Westchester  Mining Resource Company in the Amansie Central district.

According to Mr. Emmanuel Nuetey who spoke on Time FM's Morning Show, the unknown mugger(s) set Mr. Frederick Asiedu's car on fire around 2am. Mr. Asiedu happens to be the director of the mining resource company based in Fenaso-Nkwanta.

Mr. William's Car

 "The person(s) put a the leaking container of petrol on the car. It dripped to the engine of the car before setting up the fire with a match which he threw at the gallon. Mr. William (director) heard the sudden blast and came out to see what had happened. The car is condemned now."

Confirming reports gathered by the Morning Show desk, Mr. Neutey admitted to a rift between Westchester and other local mining companies and individuals. However, he downplayed their association to the suspected arson.

Westchester has been taking prudent measures to prevent any form of  encroachment on their concession though 25% of it has been taken by local alluvial miners.



By; Kwasi Gyamfi Din-Chin

GHANAIAN BOXER COMMEY, KICKS THE BUCKET!

John Commey, a fine young and emerging boxer has passed away. Commey, a protege of the Black Panthers Gym kicked the bucket in the late hours of Saturday, 22nd August, 2020.

 

 

Until his demise, the trainee of Ebenezer Adjei (Coach Killer) was a member of the Ghana Amateur Boxing team, Black Bombers.

He complained of body ache in the afternoon and passed on in a hospital in Accra. With his budding skills, he was tipped to be the next biggest thing in Ghana boxing.

GREENSTREET ELECTED TO LEAD THE CPP FOR THE 2020 POLLS

The Convention People's Party (CPP) on Saturday elected Mr. Ivor Kobina Greenstreet as the presidential candidate of the party for the 2020 presidential elections.

He defeated two other contestants; Mr Bright Oblitey Akwetey and Mr Divine Ayivor, for the presidential candidate's slot.

At the end of the election, Mr Greenstreet amassed 1,364 votes while Mr Akwetey had 597 and Mr Ayivor, 171.

 

  

For the General Secretary contest, Nana Yaa Jantuah beat the acting General Secretary, Mr James Kwabena Bomfeh to emerge winner.

She polled 1,389 as against 752 for Mr Bomfeh.

In the National Chairmanship race, Nana Akosua Frimpongmaa Sarpong Kumakuma emerged winner with 915 votes while Ahjia Hamdatu Ibrahim Haruna polled 682 with Nana Oduro Kwarteng recording 362 votes. Mr Kwaku Quansah had 162 votes.

Mr. Onsy Kwame Nkrumah was elected vice chairman. He polled 1,013 of the votes while Emmanuel Ogborjor had 720 and John Benjamin Daniels, 377.

Other winners were, Hajia Sulley Futa, women's organiser; Osei Kofi Acquah, youth organiser; Moses Yirimambo, national organiser and Emmanuel Opare Addo, national treasurer.


Credit; Graphic.gh.online

PSG vs BAYERN- KEY MATCH-UPS TO EXPECT

Paris Saint Germain after 9 years of investment from Qatar Sports Investment will playing in it's first ever European inter-club finals. The Paris based side are the 5th French club to be playing in the Champions League final with the alst side being Monaco in 2004. 

Bayern Munich on the other hand are playing in the final having since 2013 when they wom the coveted 'bif ears' under Jupp Heynckes. Only Spanish giants, Real Madrid can top their tally of 11 European Cup and Champions League finals.

At the Estadio da Luz, Lisbon on Sunday, a fresh slice of history beckons. The champions of France have a better head-to-head against the German champions having won 5 of the previous 8 meetings. Can the Parisiens win the treasured trophy to cap their 50 years of existence or will the Bavarians make it 6 in their Champions League trophy count?

Here are some key match ups to expect in the game;

Neymar vs Kimmich
This will be a very interesting tie. Neymar looks to exploit those half spaces and if Kimmich comes into the midfield for Goretzka he'll be tasked with making sure Neymar doesn't get lots of time on the ball. Stopping the Brazilian Maestro is never an easy task and he'll be fired up in his quest to win PSG their first UCL title. Kimmich hailed by many for his tactical brilliance and understanding of the game, a very assured player in possession he'll look to allow Thiago flourish a bit further forward than he has played recently if he's indeed put in midfield by Hansi Flick.

Lewandoski vs Silva
In what has been a superb season for the polish striker he seems to be getting better as he ages. He has been lauded by many as the best striker in the world at the moment and his exploits might seem him go on to win the FIFA best player. He'll have the task of proving himself on the big stage and he'll come up against experienced veteran Thiago Silva who plays his last game for PSG in what as been an illustrious couple of years at the Parisian Club. He's been linked with a move to Chelsea in recent weeks and has also generated lots of interest from other top teams. He's the leader of the PSG team and he'll look to help his team cope with this well drilled German side.

Probable Lineup

Mbappe vs Pavard/Davies
Kylian Mbappe is always a threat whenever he plays one of the finest young players in the world. Bayern will have quite a job dealing with him with his pace able to exploit the high line they set up to play with this will be an interesting watch and it would be interesting to see if Davies catches up to Mbappe in a foot race!

Muller vs Marquinhos
A proper battle here. Incredible spacial awareness Muller has and his ability to find spaces between the lines and pop up in the right places is not by chance too. He'll look to Interchange with the wide men and also Lewy whenever he can and Marquinhos has to make sure he isn't able to effect proceedings.

By; Kwasi Gyamfi Din-Chin

HEARTS OF OAK READY TO PUT UP A STADIUM IN 2021

Hearts of Oak MD, Frederick Moore has hinted at the club constructing  a Stadium in the 2021. The Phobians have been playing their home games at the Accra Sports Stadium. 

According to Mr. Moore who took the mantle of leadership in the 2nd quarter of 2019, the club will make the coveted move after constructing the on-going Pobiman Project.

Fred Moore,  MD,  Hearts of Oak 

“We have plans of building a Stadium in the coming year, it’s in the plans of the Hearts of Oak board.

“I can’t say much about it for now because we’re yet to select the location of the edifice.

“Our focus is on the Pobiman Academy Project now, it’ll be ready in few months."

The capital based side will need this facility in earnest considering the deductions they suffer on match days.

Meanwhile, Hearts of Oak has are set to unveil their partnership with STAR LIFE INSURANCE on the 8th of September, 2020. The Phobians will receive from their partners a brand new bus on the said day. 

REVEALED: TRACY BOAKYE PUTS LIL WIN ON BLACKLIST

Popular Ghanaian actor and musician, Kwadwo Nkansah (Lil Win) has disclosed to Akwasi Ampofo, the host of  'Anigye mmre' on Time FM about a sudden gap between him and Tracy Boakye.

In recent times, the name Tracy Boakye, an actress cum producer has been on the lips of many a Ghanaian for the wrong reasons. She has recently being involved in verbal feud with Mzbel, a female musician. This feud was extended to Ghanaian Member of Parliament, Honorable Kennedy Agyapong.

Her war of words was centered on an affair with a yet to be named man who also dated Mzbel. The sudden bad name she's attracting prompted Akwasi Ampofo to quiz Lil Win if he had offered her any advice knowing the relationship between the two.

This prompted the actor and musician to make the shocking revelation about Tracy avoiding him and other actors as well.

"Tracy has decided to do what she's doing. I cannot reach her through her phone number. She has (probably) blocked (blacklisted) everyone from her for advice."

Lil win recently featured in Tracy Boakye's production dubbed Baby Mama  with other big industry players like Kalsoum Sinare,  Xandy, Akuapem Poloo, Yaa Jackson, Shugatiti, Kalybos, Moesha, Bill Asamoah, Kofi Ajololo, Vivian Jill and many others.

By: Kwasi Gyamfi Din-Chin

ASHANTIGOLD SC TO REPLACE 8 DEPARTING PLAYERS WITH 9 SIGNINGS

Obuasi based club, Ashantigold SC have announced major departures with the club also confirming the capture of some experienced legs into their fold.

The 4 time Ghana Premier League winners through their communications department exclusively disclosed to the sports desk of Time FM that 8 players are moving out of the club with 9 set to replace them.

Speaking to the host of Sports Forum, Kalakuta, Mr. Daniel Bioh affirmed the departure of Emmanuel Osei Baffoe, Stephen Owusu Banahene, Musa Mohammed, Akwasi Nti and Benedict Wogbenu as reported earlier. The players mentioned above were acquired under a year ago which leaves many doubts about the clubs recruitment policy.

He added that prized midfielder, Latif Anabila has requested to leave the club with his compatriot in midfield, James Akaminko also heading towards the exit door. As already circulated, club captain Shafiu Mumuni has called time on his stay with the 'Miners'.

To compensate the loss, the 1997 CAF Champions League finalists have added 7 new names to their rooster with 2 more set to join. Former Asante Kotoko kingpin Nathaniel Asamoah and 2017 GPL golden boot winner, Hans Kwofie lead the signings. Ghana's best forward in the league in the past 3 years, Yahaya Mohammed is also involved in talks with the club.

Former Liberty Professionals player, Michael Enu has already penned a deal with the club. A left back in Samir Muntari is also on the books of the club as well as former Ghana youth player, Jacob Asiedu Appau. 2016 FA Cup winner, Yaw Arnol is a new squad member as well with well-traveled DaCosta Boadu ending the list of new acquisitions. 

Mr. Bioh also hinted at the club adding another marquee signing barring any unforeseen circumstances. The club are also in negotiations to re-sign want-away forward Mark Agyekum and defender Yussif Mubarik.

Ashantigold will be competing in the 2020/21 CAF Confederations Cup after a failed expedition in the previous campaign.

By; Kwasi Gyamfi Din-Chin

COLLINS OWUSU AMANKWAH VOWS TO BOUNCE BACK IN 2024

Member of the the seventh parliament of the fourth Republic of Ghana, Honorable Collins Owusu Amankwah in an exclusive interview with Simon Kwadwo Antwi on Time FM's Morning Show stated his desire to contest Mr. Akwasi Konadu in 2024.

"I went there (Parliament) at a tender age of 32. I remember after the primaries during my silence,  I was quizzed if I would contest again, why not I'm a young man was my response."

"I'm too young to be disgraced in this game. He (Akwasi Konadu) knows that I'll win if I recontest him."

A jubilant Owusu Amankwah 

Mr. Owusu Amankwah who is celebrating his 40 years anniversary lost the 2020 NPP primaries having contested on the party's ticket since 2012. His stay in parliament ends in 2021 when the new parliament is reconstituted. 

In the hearty interview,  the Member of Parliament also took the opportunity to share some words on his future after the 2020 general elections.  

"I will focus on school, which is still an option. I also have my business and the party as well. Only God knows tomorrow but on my path, I think God has blessed me."

Mr. Collins Owusu Amankwah doubles as the Chairperson on the Government Assurance Committee and Vice Chairperson of the Defence and Interior Committee. 

NANA AGYEMANG ALLUDES TO TECHNOLOGY MAKING MUSIC EASY

Ace Ghanaian musician, Nana Agyemang known for his controversial songs has made it known that the current breed of high-life musicians are having things on a silver platter. Nana Agyemang who has four albums to his name in an interview on Time FM also took the opportunity to speak on his new single 'Self-Control'.

Speaking to Time Brunch host, Akwasi Ampofo, the controversial musician traced his beginnings to gospel bands going on to claim most of his songs are gospel. He also hinted on his relationship with the late Ghanaian music queen, Ewurama Badu claiming his talent is inherent.

Nana Agyemang

"I started music with gospel bands, precisely the Roman Catholic band. Most of my songs are gospel inspired for example my latest single."

"My music is based on social issues and creativity. I always like to stand out. I write my own music. My mum is a good singer and also the late Ewurama Badu was my auntie."

A reminiscent Nana Agyemang named 'Araba' as the song that swung him to fame whilst making a plea with some old names in the industry to make a comeback. He also advised the current musicians on how to make good and lasting songs whilst blaming technology for making music too easy.

"I have called K.K Fosu to come back. Kwame Eugene, Kidi and and King Promise are doing well but they should work on their sound programming to create a difference. They should also add bridges to ease monotony. It's (music) easier now than before due to technology. This makes them all sound similar."

"My song 'Araba' took me far. I remember in 2000, I was selected for the Miss Ghana national tour".

Despite the modern musicians having it easy due to technology, Nana Agyemang expressed an interest in having a collaboration with some whilst encouraging them to have 'live band' performances over miming.

"I will be interested in having a collaboration with Kwame Eugene and Afia Awindor (Efya). Also, as musicians we should opt for live band performances since it provides room for creativity during performances."

Nana Agyemang who has some classical songs like 'Kwahu Bepo' is currently promoting his new single 'self-control' which he asserts to be one of his many gospel songs. 

Source; Time Brunch on Time 96.9 FM (Obuasi)