Asante Kotoko has defeated Ebusua Dwarfs 0-1 at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium on Wednesday in an outstanding matchday 7 of the Ghana Premier League. The Porcupine Warriors thus far are the only team undefeated in away games this season W2, D3. Christopher Nettey’s lone goal handed Kotoko all the three points in the 71st minute. The first half of the game was slow with both sides, having little of the ball, but Asante Kotoko looked the better side. In the early minutes, Kwame Opoku went into the air and in the process impeded Razak Issah, before his header went over the crossbar Afterwards a long through pass from Fabio Gama found Opoku and he delivered a thunderbolt from his first touch, but it hit the side post in the 25th minute. Emmanuel Sarkodie’s shot in the 27th minute took a deflection and went wide. Patrick Asmah’s freekick settled on the head of Fabio Gama, but his header went wide with just the goalkeeper to beat. Patrick Asmah in an overlapping run beat his marker and created space for himself but with just Razak Issah in the post to beat he shot over the crossbar in the 42nd minute. Imoro Ibrahim freekick in added time went wide. Right after recess Dwarfs showed much urgency upfront: Benjamin Acquah put Michael Asamoah through, yet Razak Abalora passed the test by blocking the ball from entering the net. Asmah in 52nd minute sent a long ball into the 18-yard box of the visitors’ goal area, but goalkeeper Razak Issah and his defender Emmanuel Anaful miscommunicated and almost gifted onrushing Fabio Gama a goal, but they reacted to salvage the situation. Kwame Opoku almost came close to scoring, but his kick missed the goal post by few inches to the relief of the hosts. A cross delivered by Patrick Asmah was headed home by Christopher Nettey in the 71st minute. Benjamin Acquah put Albert Hammond through, but Asmah did so well to clear the ball from danger. Source: pulse
Stephen Adams opens up on leaving Wikki Tourist after three months
Former Aduana Stars goalkeeper, Stephen Adams, says he had to terminate his contract with Nigerian side Wikki Tourist due to unfavourable conditions. The former Black Stars goalkeeper joined the Nigerian side on a free transfer in September last year. Adams revealed that he joined the Nigerian Premier League because Ghanaian goalkeepers have been excelling in the league. However, his dreams of excelling in the league ended abruptly after ending his contract. Speaking in an interview on Wamputu Sports with Odiasempa Kwame Oware on his decision to terminate his contract with Wikki Tourist, he said, “When I signed the contract together with the other new players monies were not released by the Governor who owns the team so most of the new players left” “There were a lot of happenings in the team which I can’t voice out on radio which also influenced my decision to leave”. “When we are going to play games we do sit in a coastal bus for close to 22 hours. It was very stressful” Adams confirmed he is currently in Ghana and has joined Ghana Premier League side Karela United. “I have signed with Karela United. It’s just for the second round and I want to prove myself here at the club”. Source: ghanaweb
Nana Akufo-Addo presents the first list of ministers for his second term to parliament
President Nana Akufo-Addo has submitted to Parliament for the approval, through the Speaker, Alban Bagbin, a list of names for appointment as Ministers in his new government. This list includes the names of some 46 persons expected to fill the ministerial positions and support the president to fulfil his mandate in the next four years. Ahead of this official statement, the Head of Communications, at the Presidency, Eugene Arhin issued a communique indicating that the total number of Ministers to be appointed by President in his second term will not exceed 85. This is in sharp contrast with the 126 ministerial appointments that characterised his first term in office. Although the president maintained many of the appointees from his previous term, a few notable ones did not cut this time around. Key among those who were excluded from this list of nominees are Senior Minister, Yaw Osafo-Maafo, Minister for Local Government, Hajia Alima Mahama, Railways and Development minister, Joe Ghartey, Ministry of Works and Housing Samuel Atta Akyea and Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Gloria Akuffo. However, some of the appointees who served as deputy ministers in Akufo-Addo’s first term have had their portfolios elevated into substantive ministers of their respective ministries. The Deputy Education Minister, Dr Yaw Adutwum, and former Deputy Attorney General, Godfred Dame have both been elevated to serve as substantive ministers. Ken Ofori-Atta has been maintained at the Finance Ministry alongside Alan Kyeremanten who will keep his position as the Trade Minister. The MP for Ablekuma West, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful stays at the Communications Ministry while MP for Ofoase-Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong-Nkrumah will continue to serve as Information Minister. Meanwhile, some new faces have been introduced. The MP for Ahanta West, Kojo Kum has been posted to the Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs Ministry, whilst the Lands and Natural Resources Ministry will be headed by the MP for Damongo, Samuel Abdulai Jinapor. Further, a total of seven ministries, namely Aviation, Business Development, Inner City and Zongo Development, Monitoring and Evaluation, Planning, Regional Re-organisation and Development, and Special Development Initiatives, have either been absorbed into or aligned with other ministries or government agencies. The Office of the Senior Minister has, however, been abolished. According to the President, the special-purpose Ministries have all achieved the purposes for which they were established, hence, the changes. In all, President Akufo-Addo announced a total of 30 Ministers, and 16 Regional Ministers, bringing the total number of Ministers to 46, eight of which are women – six ministers and two Regional Ministers. Source: myjoyonline.com/
Kotoko set to announce Zakaria Mumuni – Reports
Kotoko could be announcing the signing of former Wafa and Aduana Stars winger Zakaria Mumuni in the coming days. The Reds have reached an agreement with the enterprising attacker who is already in Kumasi. Mumuni will be joining the Porcupine Warriors as a free agent after ending his contract with Congolese Club AS Vita Club. Reports say the former Black Stars B winger will be coming in as a direct replacement for Emmanuel Gyamfi who is set to leave the club. Source: ghanaweb.com
Six ministers reassigned, four deputies, elevated in Nana Addo’s new government
Some six Ministers in President Nana Akufo-Addo’s first term of office have been given different portfolios in the new government. Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, who previously headed the Ministry of Education and saw the implementation of the free Senior High School policy, is now the Minister-designate for Energy while Dan Botwe who was the former Minister for Regional Reorganisation is now the Minister-designate for Local Government, Decentralisation & Rural Development. Sarah Adwoa Safo who was the former Minister for Procurement will now head the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection. Dr Kwaku Afriyie in the previous Akufo-Addo government served as the Minister for the Western Region. He was subsequently moved to serve as the Minister of State in charge of all state-owned enterprises. But in his new government, Akufo-Addo has appointed him to the Environment, Science, Technology & Innovation Ministry. The Energy Ministry in President Akufo-Addo’s first term was headed by John Peter Amewu. Mr Awewu will now serve in the Railway Development Ministry while Awal Mohammed who was the Minister for Business Development will now be in the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry. This was contained in a press statement issued by the Presidency on Thursday, January 21, 2021. The names have been submitted to Parliament for vetting and approval. Deputy Ministers elevated In a related development, four former Deputy Ministers have been given the chance to serve as substantive ministers in Akufo-Addo’s new government. They are: Godfred Dame – Attorney General and Minister for Justice Freda Prempeh – Works and Housing (Minister of State) Joseph Cudjoe – Public Enterprises Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum – Education Below is the full list of nominees
Van Vicker says he enjoy kis$ing Actress Omotola
Ghanaian actor Van Vicker has revealed Nigerian actress Omotola, is the one he has enjoyed kissing in a movie. He however made it clear he enjoyed the kiss per the role he was playing with the actress and not like in real life. Video below; View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sammy Kumah (@sammykaymedia)
Sarkodie Himself knows I Will Murder Him Lyrically If He Loses Guard – Abibiw Brags
One of Ghana’s Fante rappers and contestant of Adom FM’s “Kasahare” level Abibiw has bragged that he is a stubborn rapper to the extent that even if Sarkodie tries him and does not take care, he will murder him lyrically. “I’m that street and stubborn rapper which Sarkodie himself is aware and I will murder him lyrically if he loses guard when it comes to rap battle” Abibiw bragged. Source: dklassgh
