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  • Hundreds escape Libya prison amid deadly clashes in Tripoli

    Some 400 prisoners have escaped from a facility near the Libyan capital Tripoli amid deadly violence between militia groups in the city, police say.

    “The detainees were able to force open the doors” in order to leave the Ain Zara prison, the local police said.

    They added that guards, fearing for their lives, were unable to prevent the breakout following riots at the jail.

    Read: US, France, Italy, UK condemn violence in Libyan capital Tripoli

    Clashes between militias in the city have led Libya’s UN-backed government to declare a state of emergency.

    The incident on Sunday took place during armed violence between rival factions around the facility, which houses only male inmates.

    Many of the prisoners held at the Ain Zara prison in south-east Tripoli were reportedly supporters of the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, and had been found guilty of killings during the uprising against his government in 2011.

    Separately on Sunday, two people were killed and several others were injured when rockets hit a camp in Libya’s capital housing hundreds of displaced people, according to emergency services and witnesses.

    Libya’s Ministry of Health reports that some 47 people, including civilians, have died in rival militia clashes in Tripoli over the past week, with dozens more injured.

    A UN-backed government is nominally in power in the capital, but militias occupy much of the rest of the country.

    Why is there violence?

    The violence broke out last week when militias from a city to the south of Tripoli attacked southern areas, leading to fighting with local militias that support the internationally recognised government, the Government of National Accord (GNA).

    The GNA has described the clashes as “an attempt to derail peaceful political transition” in the country, adding that it “could not remain silent over the attacks on Tripoli and its suburbs, which is a violation of security in the capital and of citizens’ safety”.

    Human Rights Watch has also condemned the violence, adding that at least 18 of the dead were reportedly civilians, among them four children.

    Hundreds of migrants trapped by the fighting have been moved to other detention centres, while the city’s airport was closed for two days on Friday.

    Read: Reuters journalists jailed in Myanmar over secrets act

    Libya has faced continuing chaos since Nato-backed militia forces, some of them rivals, overthrew long-serving ruler Colonel Gaddafi in October 2011.

    What has the international community said?

    UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said the “indiscriminate use of force is a violation of international humanitarian and human rights law” and has urged “all parties to grant humanitarian relief for those in need”.

    On Saturday, the US, UK, France and Italy called for an immediate end to deadly violence in Libya’s capital.

    A joint statement said attempts “to weaken the legitimate Libyan authorities and hinder the ongoing political process are not acceptable”.

    “We are calling on the armed groups to immediately stop all military action and warn those who seek to undermine stability, in Tripoli or elsewhere in Libya, that they will be made accountable for it,” the joint statement read.

    However successive attempts at a truce have so far failed to stop the fierce fighting between several militias.

    Source: BBC

  • Hundreds escape Libya prison amid deadly clashes in Tripoli

    Some 400 prisoners have escaped from a facility near the Libyan capital Tripoli amid deadly violence between militia groups in the city, police say.

    “The detainees were able to force open the doors” in order to leave the Ain Zara prison, the local police said.

    They added that guards, fearing for their lives, were unable to prevent the breakout following riots at the jail.

    Read: US, France, Italy, UK condemn violence in Libyan capital Tripoli

    Clashes between militias in the city have led Libya’s UN-backed government to declare a state of emergency.

    The incident on Sunday took place during armed violence between rival factions around the facility, which houses only male inmates.

    Many of the prisoners held at the Ain Zara prison in south-east Tripoli were reportedly supporters of the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, and had been found guilty of killings during the uprising against his government in 2011.

    Separately on Sunday, two people were killed and several others were injured when rockets hit a camp in Libya’s capital housing hundreds of displaced people, according to emergency services and witnesses.

    Libya’s Ministry of Health reports that some 47 people, including civilians, have died in rival militia clashes in Tripoli over the past week, with dozens more injured.

    A UN-backed government is nominally in power in the capital, but militias occupy much of the rest of the country.

    Why is there violence?

    The violence broke out last week when militias from a city to the south of Tripoli attacked southern areas, leading to fighting with local militias that support the internationally recognised government, the Government of National Accord (GNA).

    The GNA has described the clashes as “an attempt to derail peaceful political transition” in the country, adding that it “could not remain silent over the attacks on Tripoli and its suburbs, which is a violation of security in the capital and of citizens’ safety”.

    Human Rights Watch has also condemned the violence, adding that at least 18 of the dead were reportedly civilians, among them four children.

    Hundreds of migrants trapped by the fighting have been moved to other detention centres, while the city’s airport was closed for two days on Friday.

    Read: Reuters journalists jailed in Myanmar over secrets act

    Libya has faced continuing chaos since Nato-backed militia forces, some of them rivals, overthrew long-serving ruler Colonel Gaddafi in October 2011.

    What has the international community said?

    UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said the “indiscriminate use of force is a violation of international humanitarian and human rights law” and has urged “all parties to grant humanitarian relief for those in need”.

    On Saturday, the US, UK, France and Italy called for an immediate end to deadly violence in Libya’s capital.

    A joint statement said attempts “to weaken the legitimate Libyan authorities and hinder the ongoing political process are not acceptable”.

    “We are calling on the armed groups to immediately stop all military action and warn those who seek to undermine stability, in Tripoli or elsewhere in Libya, that they will be made accountable for it,” the joint statement read.

    However successive attempts at a truce have so far failed to stop the fierce fighting between several militias.

    Source: BBC

  • BoG reduces cash in circulation with re-opened bonds

    The Bank of Ghana (BoG) could be mopping up excess liquidity in the economy with the re-opening of three Government of Ghana bonds.

    By this, the central bank is seeking to reduce money in circulation to tame inflation and other economic impacts.

    The settlement for the three bonds is expected to be made today [September 3, 2018].

    Read: Government considering bonds to fund new drainage systems

    The three bonds comprise two two-year notes which will mature in March and April 2019.

    The third is a three year bond that matures in September 2019.

    According to the calendar issued by the Bank of Ghana, auctioning for the bids which opened to banks and investors both local and foreign, concluded last Thursday [August 30, 2018].

    Citi Business News understands the instrument was originally issued at an interest rate of 24 percent.

    Even though the rate could be lower, investors will be entitled to the current interest rate plus all interests accrued since the most recent coupon.

    Read: Bank of Ghana now waking up to its responsibilities Dr. Tony Aidoo

    For banks that may have participated in the exercise, they can trade the proceeds on the secondary market which means that they can sell to other investors on the stock exchange.

    Some analysts say this may be an attempt by the central bank to mop up excess liquidity in the economy.

    Again, it could be an opportunity to provide options for investors who may in search of investment options.

    https://www.facebook.com/theindependentnewspaper/videos/272495740246816/

     

    https://www.facebook.com/theindependentnewspaper/videos/2094344044165057/

    Source: citibusinessnews.com

  • BoG reduces cash in circulation with re-opened bonds

    The Bank of Ghana (BoG) could be mopping up excess liquidity in the economy with the re-opening of three Government of Ghana bonds.

    By this, the central bank is seeking to reduce money in circulation to tame inflation and other economic impacts.

    The settlement for the three bonds is expected to be made today [September 3, 2018].

    Read: Government considering bonds to fund new drainage systems

    The three bonds comprise two two-year notes which will mature in March and April 2019.

    The third is a three year bond that matures in September 2019.

    According to the calendar issued by the Bank of Ghana, auctioning for the bids which opened to banks and investors both local and foreign, concluded last Thursday [August 30, 2018].

    Citi Business News understands the instrument was originally issued at an interest rate of 24 percent.

    Even though the rate could be lower, investors will be entitled to the current interest rate plus all interests accrued since the most recent coupon.

    Read: Bank of Ghana now waking up to its responsibilities Dr. Tony Aidoo

    For banks that may have participated in the exercise, they can trade the proceeds on the secondary market which means that they can sell to other investors on the stock exchange.

    Some analysts say this may be an attempt by the central bank to mop up excess liquidity in the economy.

    Again, it could be an opportunity to provide options for investors who may in search of investment options.

    https://www.facebook.com/theindependentnewspaper/videos/272495740246816/

     

    https://www.facebook.com/theindependentnewspaper/videos/2094344044165057/

    Source: citibusinessnews.com

  • Performance of Ghanaian players abroad wrap up

    European football specialist, Reuben Obodai brings you a comprehensive update on how Ghanaian players performed in abroad this weekend.

    The weekend was very fun in terms of the number of players who registered their names on the scoresheet – sixteen players hit the back of the net for their various clubs across the globe.

    Caleb Ekuban got off the mark for Trabzonspor in grand style as they walloped giants Galatasaray. The young hitman had to wait for 14 matches at Leeds United before opening his scoring account but it took him just six minutes to sign off for the Turkish side

    Joseph Aidoo, who has been churning out excellent performances in the opening weeks of the Belgian Jupilar Pro League, registered his name on the scoresheet with a cracking strike to help Genk earn a draw.

    Read: Performance of Ghanaian players abroad: Dwamena marks debut, Ampomah excels

    Still in Belgium, Black Stars newbie signed off for his Ghana duty with a last-gasp goal to snatch a draw for Antwerp.

    Kevin-Prince Boateng continued his superb return to the Serie A by notching up a goal for Sassuolo in their big win over Genoa.

    Kasim Nuhu was the only blemish to a somewhat fantastic weekend for Ghanaian players abroad as the former Medeama SC guardsman suffered a horror injury in Hoffenheim win against SC Freiburg.

    Lastly, Alhassan Wakaso kept up from where he left off last week against FC Porto by hitting an important winner for Vitoria Guimaraes in the victory over Tondela.

    Reuben Obodai gives you a lowdown on how the players fared in abroad…

    ENGLAND

    Daniel Amartey cameoed for Leicester City in their 2-1 defeat against Liverpool at the King Power Stadium.

    Dennis Odoi played full period of action for Fulham FC as they drew 2-2 with Brighton at the Amex Stadium.

    Ghanaian duo Jeffrey Schlupp and Jordan Ayew were taken off in the 76th minute for Crystal Palace in their 2-0 defeat to Southampton at the Selhurst Park.

    Christian Atsu cameos for Newcastle United in their 2-1 loss against Manchester City

    Collin Quaner missed Huddersfield 1-1 draw at Everton through injury.

    In the Championship, Albert Adomah was left out of Aston Villa matchday squad in their 4-1 defeat at Sheffield United after his brother fired a scathing attack on manager Steve Bruce for sanctioning the Ghanaian sale following the arrival of Anwer El Ghazi and Yannick Bolasie.

    Andy Yiadom played full period of action for Reading FC as they suffered a 2-1 defeat at home to Sheffield Wednesday.

    In League One, Tarique Fosu returned from injury to cameo for Charlton Athletic in their 2-1 win at Southend United.

    Kwesi Appiah played 61 minutes for AFC Wimbledon in their 3-0 defeat at Burton.

    Joe Dodoo played 45 minutes for Blackpool in their goalless draw at Walsall.

    In League Two, Hiram Boateng picked a booking but played full throttle for Exeter City in their 3-0 home loss against Lincoln City.

    Kobby Arthur was an unused substitute for Macclesfield in their 3-0 loss at Crewe Alexandria.

    Kevin Lokko lasted 43 minutes for Dover Athletic in their 2-1 defeat at home to Barnet. Nortei Nortey lasted 63 minutes for the losers.

    Nana Owusu and Harold Odametey played full throttle for Maidenhead in their 2-2 draw with Bromley.

    Kwame Thomas was left out of Solihull matchday squad in their 2-1 win at Barrow.

    Nana Ofori Twumasi lasted full throttle for Maidstone United in their 1-0 loss at Gateshead. Darius Osei was left out of losers squad.

    SPAIN

    Thomas Partey picked a booking but played full throttle for Atletico Madrid in their 2-0 loss at Celta Vigo.

    Raphael Dwamena replaced fit-again Emmanuel Boateng in the 69th minute for UD Levante in their 2-2 stalemate with city rivals Valencia.

    Mubarak Wakaso enjoyed full throttle for Deportivo Alaves as they romp back from a goal down to beat Espanyol 2-1 at home. Patrick Twumasi warmed the bench for the victors.

    In the Segunda Division, Yaw Yeboah did not feature in CD Numancia 3-2 defeat at Lugo after he was granted permission to return to Ghana to renew his visa.

    Richard Boateng played 79 minutes for Real Oviedo in their 1-1 draw at Cadiz.

    Isaac Cofie was again in fantastic form for Sporting Gijon as they swat aside UD Extremadura 2-0 at home.

    GERMANY

    Kasim Nuhu suffered an injury during TSG Hoffenheim 3-1 win over SC Freiburg.

    Baba Rahman lasted 73 minutes for Schalke 04 in their 2-0 home defeat to Hertha Berlin. Derrick Luckassen watched his new Hertha Berlin teammates from the stands.

    Issah Abass watched from the stands as his new teammates FSV Mainz 05 laboured to draw 1-1 at FC Nuremburg.

    Agyemang Diawusie warmed the bench for Ingolstadt in their 3-2 win over Aue.

    Christian Adjei-Antwi played full throttle for SC Paderborn 07 in their 2-2 draw with VfL Bochum. Bernard Tekpetey for Paderborn. Jan Gyemerah was introduced in the 20th minute for Bochum.

    Kelvin Weidlich played full throttle for Energie Cottbus in their 2-0 defeat at 1860 Munich.

    Prince Owusu cameoed for Armenia Bielefeld in their 5-3 win over Regensburg.

    American-born Joseph Claude-Gyau was relegated to Duisburg as he missed their 1-0 defeat at home to Greuther Furth. David Atanga also missed the match for the victors through injury.

    Braydon Marvin Manu snatched a point for Hallescher in their 1-1 draw with VfL Osnabruck. Marcel Appiah missed the game for Osnabruck..

    Read: More injury trouble for Ghana as Adams is forced off early in Bundesliga fixture

    Steffen Nkansah warmed the bench for Eintracht Braunschweig in their 3-0 loss at Unterhaching.

    Daniel Kofi Kyereh was left out of SV Wehen squad that lost 3-1 at Wurzburger Kickers.

    Bernard Kyere and Kwame Yeboah played 90 minutes for Fortuna Koln in their 2-0 home win over Jena.

    ITALY

    Kwadwo Asamoah recovered from a thigh injury to play 90 minutes for Inter Milan in their 3-0 victory over Bologna. Godfred Donsah missed the game for the losers through injury.

    Afriyie Acquah played 88 minutes for Empoli in their goalless draw with Chievo Verona.

    Yusif Rahman Chibsah played 90 minutes for Frosinone in their 1-0 defeat at Lazio.

    Kevin Prince Boateng opens the scoring for Sassuolo as they thump Genoa 5-3. Alfred Duncan played full period of action while Claud Adjapong warmed the bench for the victors.

    In the Serie B, Emmanuel Gyasi came off the bench to hit the winner for Spezia in their 3-2 victory over Brescia.

    Moses Odjer warmed the bench for Salernitana in their 2-2 draw at Lecce.

    Bright Addae was an unused substitute for Ascoli in their 2-0 defeat Perugia.

    FRANCE

    Enoch Kwateng played full throttle for Nantes FC in their 3-2 win at Strasbourg. Majeed Waris cameoed for the victors.

    In Ligue 2, John Boye missed Metz FC 2-0 win over in-form RC Lens through injury. Grejohn Kyei made his debut as a late substitute for the losers.

    Lawrence Ati Zigi warmed the bench for Sochaux in their 1-0 win over Beziers.

    Ebenezer Assifuah was an unused substitute for Le Havre in their 3-1 win over Orleans.

    Emmanuel Ntim warmed the bench for Valenciennes as they were hammered 4-0 at home by Clermont.

    ALBANIA

    Winful Cobbina and Vincent Atinga played 90 minutes FK Tirana in their 3-1 away loss against Kukesi.

    AUSTRIA

    Samuel Tetteh missed LASK Linz 2-0 win over AC Wolfsberger through injury.

    Seth Paintsil was once again left out of Admira Wacker squad as thet lost 3-1 at Red Bull Salzburg.

    In the Bundesliga 2, Reuben Acquah played the entire period of action for LASK Juniors as they suffered a 1-0 defeat at Neustadt.

    Gideon Mensah missed Leifering FC 1-0 defeat at Austria Lustenau through injury.

    Kelvin Yeboah climbed from the bench to snatch a point for Wattens in their 2-2 stalemate with SV Kapfenberg. Prince Mensah played full throttle for SV Kapfenberg.

    Kennedy Boateng excelled in a three-man defense for Ried in their 3-0 won over Horn.

    BELARUS

    Gideon Baah excelled for FC Gomel as they pipped Isloch Minsk 1-0 at away.

    Joel Fameyeh was taken off in the 90th minute for Dinamo Minsk in their 2-1 won over FC Minsk.

    BELGIUM

    Eric Ocansey was introduced in the 41st minute for KAS Eupen in their 2-1 win over Standard Liege. Goalkeeper Abdul Manaf Nurudeen was not included in the victors matchday squad.

    Nana Opoku Ampomah picked a booking but played 90 minutes for Waasland-Beveren in their 1-0 loss at Sporting Lokeren.

    William Owusu Acheampong signed off for Black Stars duty with injury time equalizer against RSC Anderlecht. Daniel Opare played 84 minutes for Antwerp while Dennis Appiah cameoed with Dauda Mohammed warmed the bench for the Purple and White lads.

    Samuel Asamoah played full throttle for Sint Truiden as they defeated Oostende 1-0 at home.

    Nana Kwesi Asare played 90 minutes for KAA Gent in their 3-0 win at Cercle Brugge.

    Joseph Aidoo scored his first goal of the campaign for KRC Genk in their 3-3 draw at Kortrijk. Joseph Paintsil played 63 minutes for the victors.

    Kamal Sowah played the entire duration of the game for OH Leuven in their 3-1 defeat against Westerlo.

    Divine Naah warmed the bench for Tubize in their 1-0 defeat at KV Mechelen.

    BULGARIA

    Ishmael Baidu lasted 67 minutes for Septemvri in their 2-0 defeat at home to Etar.

    Edwin Gyasi played 78 minutes for CSKA Sofia in their goalless draw with Botev Plovdiv.

    Derrick Mensah cameoed for Dunav Ruse in their 3-1 loss at Ludogorets.

    CHINA

    Frank Acheampong lasted 72 minutes for Tianjin Teda in their 2-0 defeat at Guangzhou R&F.

    CROATIA

    Ahmed Said was left out of Hadjuk Split squad that played 1-1 draw at Slaven Belupo.

    Obeng Regan played 90 minutes for Istra 1961 in their 2-0 home loss to Gorica.

    Maxwell Acosty lasted 72 minutes for Rijeka in their 1-1 stalemate with Dinamo Zagreb.

    CZECH REPUBLIC

    Benjamin Tetteh opened the scoring for Sparta Prague in their 2-0 win over Dukla Prague.

    Emmanuel Antwi was introduced at half time for Pribram in the 3-0 defeat at Zlin.

    Zuberu Sharani played 90 minutes for Sparta Prague U21 as they were beaten 2-1 at Viktoria Plzen U21.

    CYPRUS

    Benjamin Asamoah played 90 minutes for Doxa in their 2-0 defeat at AEL Limassol.

    DENMARK

    Yaw Amankwa played full throttle for Hobro IK as they held Sonderjyske to a 1-1 stalemate. Collins Tanor, who joined Hobro on Transfer Deadline Day watched from the stands.

    Abdul Mumin picked a booking but played 90 minutes for FC Nordsjaelland in their goalless draw at OB Odense. Kudus Mohammed was hauled off at half time while Godsway Donsah cameoed for the Wild Tigers. Sadiq Abubakar was left out of FC Nordsjaelland squad.

    Emmanuel Oti missed Esbjerg 2-0 defeat home to FC Copenhagen through injury.

    Kelvin Mensah missed Brondby 2-2 draw with FC Midtyjlland through injury.

    FINLAND

    Reuben Ayarna missed SJK 2-1 home loss against KuPS through injury.

    Anthony Annan lasted the entire duration for HJK Helsinki in their 3-0 win over Inter Turku. Evans Mensah was not included in the victors squad.

    Samba Silla warmed the bench for Jaro FF in their 3-0 win over KPV Kokolla.

    HUNGARY

    Abraham Akwesi Frimpong missed Ferencvarosi 2-2 draw with MOL Vidi through injury.

    ICELAND

    Eli Keke played full period of action for Olafsvik in their 2-0 win against Thor Akureyri.

    LATVIA

    Young left-back Rashid Obuobi missed Ventspils 2-0 win over RFS through injury. Michael Ofosu Appiah was left out of the losers squad.

    MEXICO

    Clifford Aboagye warmed the bench for Atlas FC in their 3-1 loss at U.A.N.L Tigers.

    NETHERLANDS

    Jonathan Opoku played the entire duration for VVV Venlo in their 1-1 draw with Herenveen.

    Leeroy Owusu picked a booking but lasted the entire duration for Graafschap in their 1-1 draw at Emmen.

    Budding forward Myron Boadu again scored for AZ Alkmaar but it was not enough as they lost 3-2 to Heracles.

    In the Eerste Divisie, Kelvin Luckassen cameoed for Almere City in their 2-0 loss at FC Eindhoven.

    Rodney Antwi lasted 64 minutes for Volendam in their 1-1 home draw with Jong AZ.

    Asumah Abubakar played 85 minutes for Maastricht in their 2-1 defeat at home to Go Ahead Eagles.

    NORWAY

    Ibrahim Arafat Mensah warmed the bench for IK Start in their 1-0 win at Kristiansund. Isaac Twum was left out of the victors matchday squad.

    Mohammed Abu and Adam Kwarasey played full period of the game for Valeranga as they pipped Lillestrom 1-0 at away.

    Former Hearts of Oak striker Denny Antwi played 90 minutes for Asane in their 2-1 defeat at Ham-Kam.

    PORTUGAL

    Alhassan Wakaso scored the winner for Vitoria Guimaraes as they pipped Tondela 1-0. Joseph Amoah lasted 55 minutes for the victors.

    Lumor Agbenyenu was left out of Sporting Lisbon matchday squad that beat Feirense 1-0 at home.

    Emmanuel Hackman played full minutes of action for Portimonense in their 2-1 defeat at Rio Ave.

    In the Segunda Division, Kwame Nsor was on target again for Academica Viseu but they were beaten 2-1 by Porto B.

    Henry Medarious was not included in Vitoria Guimaraes B squad that won 2-1 at Sporting Covilha.

    ROMANIA

    Joseph Mensah was left out of Sepsi squad in their 1-0 win over Calarasi.

    Isaac Donkor was not included in CS Universitatea Craiova matchday squad that defeat giants Dinamo Bucuresti 3-0 at home.

    RUSSIA

    Rabiu Mohammed was missing for FK Anzhi Makhackala in their 1-0 defeat against FK Krylya Sovetov Samara.

    Aziz Tetteh was in magnificent form for Dynamo Moscow in their 2-0 win over Orenburg at the Khimki Arena.

    SCOTLAND

    Thomas Agyepong cameoed for Hibernian FC in their 2-1 defeat at Livingston.

    SERBIA.

    Samuel Owusu played the entire duration for Cukaricki in their 1-1 draw with Radnicki Nis.

    Francis Kyeremeh played 90 minutes for Radnik in their goalless draw with Proleter.

    Rashid Sumaila, Ibrahim Tanko and returnee Richmond Boakye-Yiadom were not included in Red Star Belgrade as they smashed Vojvodina 4-1 at away.

    Former Vision FC midfielder Zakaria Suraka played 90 minutes for Din. Vranje in their 2-0 defeat at Sp. Subortica. Samuel Affum was left out of the victors matchday squad.

    SLOVAKIA

    Sadam Sulley cameoed for Michalovce in their 2-0 win over Podbrezova.

    Benson Anang played full period of action for MSK Zilina in their 1-0 loss against Slovan Bratislava. Mitch Apau enjoyed 90 minutes for the victors.

    Patrick Asmah played the entire game for Senica in their 4-0 walloping at Ruzomberok.

    Osman Bukari played full throttle for AS Trencin in their 1-0 win over champions Spartak Trnava.

    SLOVENIA

    Kingsley Boateng warmed the bench for NK Olimpija Ljubljana in their 5-0 victory over Rudes.

    SOUTH AFRICA

    Richard Kissi Boateng warmed the bench for SuperSport United in their 1-0 win over Kaizer Chiefs in the MTN 8 semifinal.

    Nana Akoasah-Bempah cameoed for Cape Town City FC in their 1-1 draw with Mamelodi Sundowns in the second leg of the semi final of MTN 8.

    SWEDEN

    Enock Adu Kofi was a stalwart for AIK Stockholm in their 3-0 win over BK Hacken. Nasiru Mohammed was not included in the losers matchday squad.

    Frank Arhin played 62 minutes for Ostersunds FK in their 2-1 defeat at Orebro. Patrick Kpozo cameoed while Samuel Mensah was left out of the losers squad.

    Abdul Halik Hudu was left out of Hammarby IF that lost 3-1 at home to Djurgarden.

    Thomas Boakye played 90 minutes for Halmstad in their 1-0 win over Jonkopings.

    In the Superettan, Sadat Karim climbed off the bench to score for Landskroma BOis in their 1-1 draw with Norrby. Emmanuel Okine played full throttle for Landskroma.

    SWITZERLAND

    Defender Gregory Kwesi Wuthrich played the entire duration for Young Boys in their 3-0 win at FC Sion.

    Swiss-born defender Kwadwo Duah was left out of Servette squad that lost 1-0 at home to Lausanne.

    QATAR

    John Benson picked a booking but played 90 minutes for Al Ahli in their 4-0 defeat at home to Al Gharafa. Babo Seddiqi warmed the bench while Fred Dabanka was left out of the losers squad.

    TURKEY

    Muniru Sulley watched his new team Yeni Malatyaspor from the stands as they were beaten 1-0 at home by Konyaspor.

    Andre Ayew scored his first goal for Fenerbahce but it wasn’t enough as Kayserispor rallied back to beat them 3-2 with Bernard Mensah registering his name on the scoresheet for the victors. Asamoah Gyan warmed the bench for the victors.

    Joseph Attamah Lawerh played 90 minutes for Istanbul Basaksehir in their 1-0 win over Erzurum BB.

    Midfielder Isaac Sackey picked a booking but lasted 90 minutes for Alanyaspor in their 1-0 win over Goztepe.

    Caleb Ekuban climbed off the bench to open his scoring account for Trabzonspor as they white-washed Galatasaray 4-0 at home.

    In the second-tier league, Mahatma Otoo played 45 minutes for Balikesirspor in their 2-1 win at Elazigspor.

    Kamal Issah was not included in Eskisehirspor squad that won 2-0 at home to Kardemir Karabukspor.

    UAE

    Ernest Asante netted his debut goal for Al Jazira in their 5-4 win over Shabab Al Ahli Dubai.

    USA

    Charles Sapong played 62 minutes for Philadelphia Union in their 2-2 draw at Orlando City. David Accam cameoed for the Union.

    Harrison Afful registered his name on the scoresheet for Columbus Crew as they rallied back from a goal down to beat New York City FC 2-1. Jonathan Mensah and Lalas Abubakar played full throttle for the victors while Ebenezer Ofori missed the action for the losers through suspension. However, Kwame Awuah also warmed the bench for the losers.

    Dominic Oduro was an unused substitute for San Jose Earthquakes in their 2-1 loss at Vancouver Whitecaps.

    In the USL, Dominic Oduro picked a booking but lasted 90 minutes for Tampa Bay Rowdies in their 3-0 win at North Carolina. Kwadwo Poku lasted 83 minutes for the victors.

    Latif Blessing warmed the bench for Los Angeles FC in their 4-2 win over Toronto FC.

    Ropapa Mensah was not added to Nashville SC squad that lost 1-0 at Charlotte Independence.

    Geoffrey Acheampong grabbed a goal for LA Galaxy 2 in their 3-1 win over Colorado Springs.

    Shaibu Haruna and Issac Osae cameoed for Penn FC in their 3-1 win at Bethlehem Steel. Prince Baffoe was left out of the victors squad.

    Kalif Alhassan was left out of Oklahoma City Energy squad that lost 1-0 at Swope Park Rangers.


    Source: ghanasoccernet.com

  • Performance of Ghanaian players abroad wrap up

    European football specialist, Reuben Obodai brings you a comprehensive update on how Ghanaian players performed in abroad this weekend.

    The weekend was very fun in terms of the number of players who registered their names on the scoresheet – sixteen players hit the back of the net for their various clubs across the globe.

    Caleb Ekuban got off the mark for Trabzonspor in grand style as they walloped giants Galatasaray. The young hitman had to wait for 14 matches at Leeds United before opening his scoring account but it took him just six minutes to sign off for the Turkish side

    Joseph Aidoo, who has been churning out excellent performances in the opening weeks of the Belgian Jupilar Pro League, registered his name on the scoresheet with a cracking strike to help Genk earn a draw.

    Read: Performance of Ghanaian players abroad: Dwamena marks debut, Ampomah excels

    Still in Belgium, Black Stars newbie signed off for his Ghana duty with a last-gasp goal to snatch a draw for Antwerp.

    Kevin-Prince Boateng continued his superb return to the Serie A by notching up a goal for Sassuolo in their big win over Genoa.

    Kasim Nuhu was the only blemish to a somewhat fantastic weekend for Ghanaian players abroad as the former Medeama SC guardsman suffered a horror injury in Hoffenheim win against SC Freiburg.

    Lastly, Alhassan Wakaso kept up from where he left off last week against FC Porto by hitting an important winner for Vitoria Guimaraes in the victory over Tondela.

    Reuben Obodai gives you a lowdown on how the players fared in abroad…

    ENGLAND

    Daniel Amartey cameoed for Leicester City in their 2-1 defeat against Liverpool at the King Power Stadium.

    Dennis Odoi played full period of action for Fulham FC as they drew 2-2 with Brighton at the Amex Stadium.

    Ghanaian duo Jeffrey Schlupp and Jordan Ayew were taken off in the 76th minute for Crystal Palace in their 2-0 defeat to Southampton at the Selhurst Park.

    Christian Atsu cameos for Newcastle United in their 2-1 loss against Manchester City

    Collin Quaner missed Huddersfield 1-1 draw at Everton through injury.

    In the Championship, Albert Adomah was left out of Aston Villa matchday squad in their 4-1 defeat at Sheffield United after his brother fired a scathing attack on manager Steve Bruce for sanctioning the Ghanaian sale following the arrival of Anwer El Ghazi and Yannick Bolasie.

    Andy Yiadom played full period of action for Reading FC as they suffered a 2-1 defeat at home to Sheffield Wednesday.

    In League One, Tarique Fosu returned from injury to cameo for Charlton Athletic in their 2-1 win at Southend United.

    Kwesi Appiah played 61 minutes for AFC Wimbledon in their 3-0 defeat at Burton.

    Joe Dodoo played 45 minutes for Blackpool in their goalless draw at Walsall.

    In League Two, Hiram Boateng picked a booking but played full throttle for Exeter City in their 3-0 home loss against Lincoln City.

    Kobby Arthur was an unused substitute for Macclesfield in their 3-0 loss at Crewe Alexandria.

    Kevin Lokko lasted 43 minutes for Dover Athletic in their 2-1 defeat at home to Barnet. Nortei Nortey lasted 63 minutes for the losers.

    Nana Owusu and Harold Odametey played full throttle for Maidenhead in their 2-2 draw with Bromley.

    Kwame Thomas was left out of Solihull matchday squad in their 2-1 win at Barrow.

    Nana Ofori Twumasi lasted full throttle for Maidstone United in their 1-0 loss at Gateshead. Darius Osei was left out of losers squad.

    SPAIN

    Thomas Partey picked a booking but played full throttle for Atletico Madrid in their 2-0 loss at Celta Vigo.

    Raphael Dwamena replaced fit-again Emmanuel Boateng in the 69th minute for UD Levante in their 2-2 stalemate with city rivals Valencia.

    Mubarak Wakaso enjoyed full throttle for Deportivo Alaves as they romp back from a goal down to beat Espanyol 2-1 at home. Patrick Twumasi warmed the bench for the victors.

    In the Segunda Division, Yaw Yeboah did not feature in CD Numancia 3-2 defeat at Lugo after he was granted permission to return to Ghana to renew his visa.

    Richard Boateng played 79 minutes for Real Oviedo in their 1-1 draw at Cadiz.

    Isaac Cofie was again in fantastic form for Sporting Gijon as they swat aside UD Extremadura 2-0 at home.

    GERMANY

    Kasim Nuhu suffered an injury during TSG Hoffenheim 3-1 win over SC Freiburg.

    Baba Rahman lasted 73 minutes for Schalke 04 in their 2-0 home defeat to Hertha Berlin. Derrick Luckassen watched his new Hertha Berlin teammates from the stands.

    Issah Abass watched from the stands as his new teammates FSV Mainz 05 laboured to draw 1-1 at FC Nuremburg.

    Agyemang Diawusie warmed the bench for Ingolstadt in their 3-2 win over Aue.

    Christian Adjei-Antwi played full throttle for SC Paderborn 07 in their 2-2 draw with VfL Bochum. Bernard Tekpetey for Paderborn. Jan Gyemerah was introduced in the 20th minute for Bochum.

    Kelvin Weidlich played full throttle for Energie Cottbus in their 2-0 defeat at 1860 Munich.

    Prince Owusu cameoed for Armenia Bielefeld in their 5-3 win over Regensburg.

    American-born Joseph Claude-Gyau was relegated to Duisburg as he missed their 1-0 defeat at home to Greuther Furth. David Atanga also missed the match for the victors through injury.

    Braydon Marvin Manu snatched a point for Hallescher in their 1-1 draw with VfL Osnabruck. Marcel Appiah missed the game for Osnabruck..

    Read: More injury trouble for Ghana as Adams is forced off early in Bundesliga fixture

    Steffen Nkansah warmed the bench for Eintracht Braunschweig in their 3-0 loss at Unterhaching.

    Daniel Kofi Kyereh was left out of SV Wehen squad that lost 3-1 at Wurzburger Kickers.

    Bernard Kyere and Kwame Yeboah played 90 minutes for Fortuna Koln in their 2-0 home win over Jena.

    ITALY

    Kwadwo Asamoah recovered from a thigh injury to play 90 minutes for Inter Milan in their 3-0 victory over Bologna. Godfred Donsah missed the game for the losers through injury.

    Afriyie Acquah played 88 minutes for Empoli in their goalless draw with Chievo Verona.

    Yusif Rahman Chibsah played 90 minutes for Frosinone in their 1-0 defeat at Lazio.

    Kevin Prince Boateng opens the scoring for Sassuolo as they thump Genoa 5-3. Alfred Duncan played full period of action while Claud Adjapong warmed the bench for the victors.

    In the Serie B, Emmanuel Gyasi came off the bench to hit the winner for Spezia in their 3-2 victory over Brescia.

    Moses Odjer warmed the bench for Salernitana in their 2-2 draw at Lecce.

    Bright Addae was an unused substitute for Ascoli in their 2-0 defeat Perugia.

    FRANCE

    Enoch Kwateng played full throttle for Nantes FC in their 3-2 win at Strasbourg. Majeed Waris cameoed for the victors.

    In Ligue 2, John Boye missed Metz FC 2-0 win over in-form RC Lens through injury. Grejohn Kyei made his debut as a late substitute for the losers.

    Lawrence Ati Zigi warmed the bench for Sochaux in their 1-0 win over Beziers.

    Ebenezer Assifuah was an unused substitute for Le Havre in their 3-1 win over Orleans.

    Emmanuel Ntim warmed the bench for Valenciennes as they were hammered 4-0 at home by Clermont.

    ALBANIA

    Winful Cobbina and Vincent Atinga played 90 minutes FK Tirana in their 3-1 away loss against Kukesi.

    AUSTRIA

    Samuel Tetteh missed LASK Linz 2-0 win over AC Wolfsberger through injury.

    Seth Paintsil was once again left out of Admira Wacker squad as thet lost 3-1 at Red Bull Salzburg.

    In the Bundesliga 2, Reuben Acquah played the entire period of action for LASK Juniors as they suffered a 1-0 defeat at Neustadt.

    Gideon Mensah missed Leifering FC 1-0 defeat at Austria Lustenau through injury.

    Kelvin Yeboah climbed from the bench to snatch a point for Wattens in their 2-2 stalemate with SV Kapfenberg. Prince Mensah played full throttle for SV Kapfenberg.

    Kennedy Boateng excelled in a three-man defense for Ried in their 3-0 won over Horn.

    BELARUS

    Gideon Baah excelled for FC Gomel as they pipped Isloch Minsk 1-0 at away.

    Joel Fameyeh was taken off in the 90th minute for Dinamo Minsk in their 2-1 won over FC Minsk.

    BELGIUM

    Eric Ocansey was introduced in the 41st minute for KAS Eupen in their 2-1 win over Standard Liege. Goalkeeper Abdul Manaf Nurudeen was not included in the victors matchday squad.

    Nana Opoku Ampomah picked a booking but played 90 minutes for Waasland-Beveren in their 1-0 loss at Sporting Lokeren.

    William Owusu Acheampong signed off for Black Stars duty with injury time equalizer against RSC Anderlecht. Daniel Opare played 84 minutes for Antwerp while Dennis Appiah cameoed with Dauda Mohammed warmed the bench for the Purple and White lads.

    Samuel Asamoah played full throttle for Sint Truiden as they defeated Oostende 1-0 at home.

    Nana Kwesi Asare played 90 minutes for KAA Gent in their 3-0 win at Cercle Brugge.

    Joseph Aidoo scored his first goal of the campaign for KRC Genk in their 3-3 draw at Kortrijk. Joseph Paintsil played 63 minutes for the victors.

    Kamal Sowah played the entire duration of the game for OH Leuven in their 3-1 defeat against Westerlo.

    Divine Naah warmed the bench for Tubize in their 1-0 defeat at KV Mechelen.

    BULGARIA

    Ishmael Baidu lasted 67 minutes for Septemvri in their 2-0 defeat at home to Etar.

    Edwin Gyasi played 78 minutes for CSKA Sofia in their goalless draw with Botev Plovdiv.

    Derrick Mensah cameoed for Dunav Ruse in their 3-1 loss at Ludogorets.

    CHINA

    Frank Acheampong lasted 72 minutes for Tianjin Teda in their 2-0 defeat at Guangzhou R&F.

    CROATIA

    Ahmed Said was left out of Hadjuk Split squad that played 1-1 draw at Slaven Belupo.

    Obeng Regan played 90 minutes for Istra 1961 in their 2-0 home loss to Gorica.

    Maxwell Acosty lasted 72 minutes for Rijeka in their 1-1 stalemate with Dinamo Zagreb.

    CZECH REPUBLIC

    Benjamin Tetteh opened the scoring for Sparta Prague in their 2-0 win over Dukla Prague.

    Emmanuel Antwi was introduced at half time for Pribram in the 3-0 defeat at Zlin.

    Zuberu Sharani played 90 minutes for Sparta Prague U21 as they were beaten 2-1 at Viktoria Plzen U21.

    CYPRUS

    Benjamin Asamoah played 90 minutes for Doxa in their 2-0 defeat at AEL Limassol.

    DENMARK

    Yaw Amankwa played full throttle for Hobro IK as they held Sonderjyske to a 1-1 stalemate. Collins Tanor, who joined Hobro on Transfer Deadline Day watched from the stands.

    Abdul Mumin picked a booking but played 90 minutes for FC Nordsjaelland in their goalless draw at OB Odense. Kudus Mohammed was hauled off at half time while Godsway Donsah cameoed for the Wild Tigers. Sadiq Abubakar was left out of FC Nordsjaelland squad.

    Emmanuel Oti missed Esbjerg 2-0 defeat home to FC Copenhagen through injury.

    Kelvin Mensah missed Brondby 2-2 draw with FC Midtyjlland through injury.

    FINLAND

    Reuben Ayarna missed SJK 2-1 home loss against KuPS through injury.

    Anthony Annan lasted the entire duration for HJK Helsinki in their 3-0 win over Inter Turku. Evans Mensah was not included in the victors squad.

    Samba Silla warmed the bench for Jaro FF in their 3-0 win over KPV Kokolla.

    HUNGARY

    Abraham Akwesi Frimpong missed Ferencvarosi 2-2 draw with MOL Vidi through injury.

    ICELAND

    Eli Keke played full period of action for Olafsvik in their 2-0 win against Thor Akureyri.

    LATVIA

    Young left-back Rashid Obuobi missed Ventspils 2-0 win over RFS through injury. Michael Ofosu Appiah was left out of the losers squad.

    MEXICO

    Clifford Aboagye warmed the bench for Atlas FC in their 3-1 loss at U.A.N.L Tigers.

    NETHERLANDS

    Jonathan Opoku played the entire duration for VVV Venlo in their 1-1 draw with Herenveen.

    Leeroy Owusu picked a booking but lasted the entire duration for Graafschap in their 1-1 draw at Emmen.

    Budding forward Myron Boadu again scored for AZ Alkmaar but it was not enough as they lost 3-2 to Heracles.

    In the Eerste Divisie, Kelvin Luckassen cameoed for Almere City in their 2-0 loss at FC Eindhoven.

    Rodney Antwi lasted 64 minutes for Volendam in their 1-1 home draw with Jong AZ.

    Asumah Abubakar played 85 minutes for Maastricht in their 2-1 defeat at home to Go Ahead Eagles.

    NORWAY

    Ibrahim Arafat Mensah warmed the bench for IK Start in their 1-0 win at Kristiansund. Isaac Twum was left out of the victors matchday squad.

    Mohammed Abu and Adam Kwarasey played full period of the game for Valeranga as they pipped Lillestrom 1-0 at away.

    Former Hearts of Oak striker Denny Antwi played 90 minutes for Asane in their 2-1 defeat at Ham-Kam.

    PORTUGAL

    Alhassan Wakaso scored the winner for Vitoria Guimaraes as they pipped Tondela 1-0. Joseph Amoah lasted 55 minutes for the victors.

    Lumor Agbenyenu was left out of Sporting Lisbon matchday squad that beat Feirense 1-0 at home.

    Emmanuel Hackman played full minutes of action for Portimonense in their 2-1 defeat at Rio Ave.

    In the Segunda Division, Kwame Nsor was on target again for Academica Viseu but they were beaten 2-1 by Porto B.

    Henry Medarious was not included in Vitoria Guimaraes B squad that won 2-1 at Sporting Covilha.

    ROMANIA

    Joseph Mensah was left out of Sepsi squad in their 1-0 win over Calarasi.

    Isaac Donkor was not included in CS Universitatea Craiova matchday squad that defeat giants Dinamo Bucuresti 3-0 at home.

    RUSSIA

    Rabiu Mohammed was missing for FK Anzhi Makhackala in their 1-0 defeat against FK Krylya Sovetov Samara.

    Aziz Tetteh was in magnificent form for Dynamo Moscow in their 2-0 win over Orenburg at the Khimki Arena.

    SCOTLAND

    Thomas Agyepong cameoed for Hibernian FC in their 2-1 defeat at Livingston.

    SERBIA.

    Samuel Owusu played the entire duration for Cukaricki in their 1-1 draw with Radnicki Nis.

    Francis Kyeremeh played 90 minutes for Radnik in their goalless draw with Proleter.

    Rashid Sumaila, Ibrahim Tanko and returnee Richmond Boakye-Yiadom were not included in Red Star Belgrade as they smashed Vojvodina 4-1 at away.

    Former Vision FC midfielder Zakaria Suraka played 90 minutes for Din. Vranje in their 2-0 defeat at Sp. Subortica. Samuel Affum was left out of the victors matchday squad.

    SLOVAKIA

    Sadam Sulley cameoed for Michalovce in their 2-0 win over Podbrezova.

    Benson Anang played full period of action for MSK Zilina in their 1-0 loss against Slovan Bratislava. Mitch Apau enjoyed 90 minutes for the victors.

    Patrick Asmah played the entire game for Senica in their 4-0 walloping at Ruzomberok.

    Osman Bukari played full throttle for AS Trencin in their 1-0 win over champions Spartak Trnava.

    SLOVENIA

    Kingsley Boateng warmed the bench for NK Olimpija Ljubljana in their 5-0 victory over Rudes.

    SOUTH AFRICA

    Richard Kissi Boateng warmed the bench for SuperSport United in their 1-0 win over Kaizer Chiefs in the MTN 8 semifinal.

    Nana Akoasah-Bempah cameoed for Cape Town City FC in their 1-1 draw with Mamelodi Sundowns in the second leg of the semi final of MTN 8.

    SWEDEN

    Enock Adu Kofi was a stalwart for AIK Stockholm in their 3-0 win over BK Hacken. Nasiru Mohammed was not included in the losers matchday squad.

    Frank Arhin played 62 minutes for Ostersunds FK in their 2-1 defeat at Orebro. Patrick Kpozo cameoed while Samuel Mensah was left out of the losers squad.

    Abdul Halik Hudu was left out of Hammarby IF that lost 3-1 at home to Djurgarden.

    Thomas Boakye played 90 minutes for Halmstad in their 1-0 win over Jonkopings.

    In the Superettan, Sadat Karim climbed off the bench to score for Landskroma BOis in their 1-1 draw with Norrby. Emmanuel Okine played full throttle for Landskroma.

    SWITZERLAND

    Defender Gregory Kwesi Wuthrich played the entire duration for Young Boys in their 3-0 win at FC Sion.

    Swiss-born defender Kwadwo Duah was left out of Servette squad that lost 1-0 at home to Lausanne.

    QATAR

    John Benson picked a booking but played 90 minutes for Al Ahli in their 4-0 defeat at home to Al Gharafa. Babo Seddiqi warmed the bench while Fred Dabanka was left out of the losers squad.

    TURKEY

    Muniru Sulley watched his new team Yeni Malatyaspor from the stands as they were beaten 1-0 at home by Konyaspor.

    Andre Ayew scored his first goal for Fenerbahce but it wasn’t enough as Kayserispor rallied back to beat them 3-2 with Bernard Mensah registering his name on the scoresheet for the victors. Asamoah Gyan warmed the bench for the victors.

    Joseph Attamah Lawerh played 90 minutes for Istanbul Basaksehir in their 1-0 win over Erzurum BB.

    Midfielder Isaac Sackey picked a booking but lasted 90 minutes for Alanyaspor in their 1-0 win over Goztepe.

    Caleb Ekuban climbed off the bench to open his scoring account for Trabzonspor as they white-washed Galatasaray 4-0 at home.

    In the second-tier league, Mahatma Otoo played 45 minutes for Balikesirspor in their 2-1 win at Elazigspor.

    Kamal Issah was not included in Eskisehirspor squad that won 2-0 at home to Kardemir Karabukspor.

    UAE

    Ernest Asante netted his debut goal for Al Jazira in their 5-4 win over Shabab Al Ahli Dubai.

    USA

    Charles Sapong played 62 minutes for Philadelphia Union in their 2-2 draw at Orlando City. David Accam cameoed for the Union.

    Harrison Afful registered his name on the scoresheet for Columbus Crew as they rallied back from a goal down to beat New York City FC 2-1. Jonathan Mensah and Lalas Abubakar played full throttle for the victors while Ebenezer Ofori missed the action for the losers through suspension. However, Kwame Awuah also warmed the bench for the losers.

    Dominic Oduro was an unused substitute for San Jose Earthquakes in their 2-1 loss at Vancouver Whitecaps.

    In the USL, Dominic Oduro picked a booking but lasted 90 minutes for Tampa Bay Rowdies in their 3-0 win at North Carolina. Kwadwo Poku lasted 83 minutes for the victors.

    Latif Blessing warmed the bench for Los Angeles FC in their 4-2 win over Toronto FC.

    Ropapa Mensah was not added to Nashville SC squad that lost 1-0 at Charlotte Independence.

    Geoffrey Acheampong grabbed a goal for LA Galaxy 2 in their 3-1 win over Colorado Springs.

    Shaibu Haruna and Issac Osae cameoed for Penn FC in their 3-1 win at Bethlehem Steel. Prince Baffoe was left out of the victors squad.

    Kalif Alhassan was left out of Oklahoma City Energy squad that lost 1-0 at Swope Park Rangers.


    Source: ghanasoccernet.com

  • US, France, Italy, UK condemn violence in Libyan capital Tripoli

    The United States, France, Italy and Britain on Saturday condemned what they called an escalation of violence in and around the Libyan capital Tripoli, warning that armed groups which undermined Libyan stability would be made accountable.

    “These attempts to weaken the legitimate Libyan authorities and hinder the ongoing political process are not acceptable,” Washington, Paris, Rome and London said in a joint statement published by the French foreign ministry.

    Read: 30 Nigerian soldiers killed in combat with Boko Haram jihadists

    “We are calling on the armed groups to immediately stop all military action and warn those who seek to undermine stability, in Tripoli or elsewhere in Libya, that they will be made accountable for it,” the statement said.

    Libyan authorities closed Tripoli airport on Friday after some rockets were fired in its direction, a spokesman for the state airline Libyan Airlines said.

    Source: af.reuters.com

  • US, France, Italy, UK condemn violence in Libyan capital Tripoli

    The United States, France, Italy and Britain on Saturday condemned what they called an escalation of violence in and around the Libyan capital Tripoli, warning that armed groups which undermined Libyan stability would be made accountable.

    “These attempts to weaken the legitimate Libyan authorities and hinder the ongoing political process are not acceptable,” Washington, Paris, Rome and London said in a joint statement published by the French foreign ministry.

    Read: 30 Nigerian soldiers killed in combat with Boko Haram jihadists

    “We are calling on the armed groups to immediately stop all military action and warn those who seek to undermine stability, in Tripoli or elsewhere in Libya, that they will be made accountable for it,” the statement said.

    Libyan authorities closed Tripoli airport on Friday after some rockets were fired in its direction, a spokesman for the state airline Libyan Airlines said.

    Source: af.reuters.com

  • More injury trouble for Ghana as Adams is forced off early in Bundesliga fixture

    The centre-back picked up an injury while in club action on Saturday, a week to the Black Stars’ Afcon qualifier against Kenya. Ghana have received another worrying news ahead of next week’s Africa Cup of Nations clash with Kenya as TSG Hoffenheim defender Kasim Adams limped out of Saturday’s German Bundesliga fixture against Freiburg.

    Read: John Boye ruled out of Kenya clash

    The centre-back was replaced in the first half after picking up an injury in Die Kraichgauer’s 3-1 home victory.

    He becomes the third injury doubt for the September 8 tie, alongside Inter Milan midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah and FC Metz defender John Boye.

    Adams was handed a second straight appearance by manager Julian Nagelsmann in Saturday’s fixture, having joined the club in the summer from Swiss side Young Boys.

    The 23-year-old’s joy soon turned sour as he picked up the injury, prompting his withdrawal a minute to half-time.

    Adam Szalai’s second half double and Andrej Kramaric’s stoppage time effort, however, sealed a comeback win for the home side after Dominique Heintz gave the visitors a first-half lead.

    Read: Rashid Sumaila handed late Ghana call up for Kenya qualifier

    Nagelsmann’s post-match comments have hung a cloud over Adams’ availability for Ghana’s Afcon qualifier, having told pressmen the club “fear the worst” with regards to the injury.

    Inter star Asamoah may have returned to action on Saturday but it is currently unclear if he would be available for national assignment as it is feared he may be asked by the Nerazzurri to catch some rest during the international break after an injury concern earlier this week.

    Boye, on the other hand, is reported to have no chance of making a quick return from an injury picked up while in club action on Tuesday.

    Source: Goal.com

  • More injury trouble for Ghana as Adams is forced off early in Bundesliga fixture

    The centre-back picked up an injury while in club action on Saturday, a week to the Black Stars’ Afcon qualifier against Kenya. Ghana have received another worrying news ahead of next week’s Africa Cup of Nations clash with Kenya as TSG Hoffenheim defender Kasim Adams limped out of Saturday’s German Bundesliga fixture against Freiburg.

    Read: John Boye ruled out of Kenya clash

    The centre-back was replaced in the first half after picking up an injury in Die Kraichgauer’s 3-1 home victory.

    He becomes the third injury doubt for the September 8 tie, alongside Inter Milan midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah and FC Metz defender John Boye.

    Adams was handed a second straight appearance by manager Julian Nagelsmann in Saturday’s fixture, having joined the club in the summer from Swiss side Young Boys.

    The 23-year-old’s joy soon turned sour as he picked up the injury, prompting his withdrawal a minute to half-time.

    Adam Szalai’s second half double and Andrej Kramaric’s stoppage time effort, however, sealed a comeback win for the home side after Dominique Heintz gave the visitors a first-half lead.

    Read: Rashid Sumaila handed late Ghana call up for Kenya qualifier

    Nagelsmann’s post-match comments have hung a cloud over Adams’ availability for Ghana’s Afcon qualifier, having told pressmen the club “fear the worst” with regards to the injury.

    Inter star Asamoah may have returned to action on Saturday but it is currently unclear if he would be available for national assignment as it is feared he may be asked by the Nerazzurri to catch some rest during the international break after an injury concern earlier this week.

    Boye, on the other hand, is reported to have no chance of making a quick return from an injury picked up while in club action on Tuesday.

    Source: Goal.com

  • Rashid Sumaila handed late Ghana call up for Kenya qualifier

    Red Star Belgrade defender Rashid Sumaila has been handed a late Black Stars call-up by coach Kwesi Appiah for the upcoming 2019 African Cup of Nations qualifier against the Harambee Stars of Kenya

    Nuhu picked an ankle injury on Saturday in TSG Hoffenheim clash with Freiburg in the German Bundesliga hence been ruled out of the game.

    Read: OFFICIAL: Ghana Coach Kwesi Appiah names 18 man squad for Kenya clash in AFCON 2019 qualifier

    Coach Appiah who earlier missed Metz defender John Boye for the clash due to an injury he sustained on Tuesday is left with no option than to invite the Red Star Belgrade defender who has been part of the Black Stars for a while.

    The 25-year-old is expected to join the team in Ethiopia on Monday where they will start preparation for the Kenya clash.

    Ghana are already on top of their group after a 5-0 mailing of Ethiopia in the opener of the qualifiers.

    Source: ghanasoccernet.com

  • Rashid Sumaila handed late Ghana call up for Kenya qualifier

    Red Star Belgrade defender Rashid Sumaila has been handed a late Black Stars call-up by coach Kwesi Appiah for the upcoming 2019 African Cup of Nations qualifier against the Harambee Stars of Kenya

    Nuhu picked an ankle injury on Saturday in TSG Hoffenheim clash with Freiburg in the German Bundesliga hence been ruled out of the game.

    Read: OFFICIAL: Ghana Coach Kwesi Appiah names 18 man squad for Kenya clash in AFCON 2019 qualifier

    Coach Appiah who earlier missed Metz defender John Boye for the clash due to an injury he sustained on Tuesday is left with no option than to invite the Red Star Belgrade defender who has been part of the Black Stars for a while.

    The 25-year-old is expected to join the team in Ethiopia on Monday where they will start preparation for the Kenya clash.

    Ghana are already on top of their group after a 5-0 mailing of Ethiopia in the opener of the qualifiers.

    Source: ghanasoccernet.com

  • John Boye ruled out of Kenya clash

    Ghana defender John Boye has been ruled out of the Black Stars AFCON 2019 qualifier against the Harambee Stars of Kenya.

    The lanky guardsman picked up a thigh injury on Tuesday during FC Metz French League Cup win over RC Lens.

    The 31-year-old lasted just 15 minutes of the game as he was replaced by Zambian centre-back Stoppila Zunzu.

    Read: Kwesi Appiah explains choice of players against Kenya

    There were earlier reports that he could recover in time to feature in their crunch clash against RC Lens, but the former Sivasspor centre-back was left out of the matchday squad with the indication that he is still on the treatment table.

    FC Metz, without the experienced defender, went ahead to record a 2-0 win over their opponents to extend their lead to on the standings.

    Ghana are already on top of their group after a 5-0 mailing of Ethiopia in the opener of the qualifiers.

    Source: ghanasoccernet.com

  • John Boye ruled out of Kenya clash

    Ghana defender John Boye has been ruled out of the Black Stars AFCON 2019 qualifier against the Harambee Stars of Kenya.

    The lanky guardsman picked up a thigh injury on Tuesday during FC Metz French League Cup win over RC Lens.

    The 31-year-old lasted just 15 minutes of the game as he was replaced by Zambian centre-back Stoppila Zunzu.

    Read: Kwesi Appiah explains choice of players against Kenya

    There were earlier reports that he could recover in time to feature in their crunch clash against RC Lens, but the former Sivasspor centre-back was left out of the matchday squad with the indication that he is still on the treatment table.

    FC Metz, without the experienced defender, went ahead to record a 2-0 win over their opponents to extend their lead to on the standings.

    Ghana are already on top of their group after a 5-0 mailing of Ethiopia in the opener of the qualifiers.

    Source: ghanasoccernet.com

  • Black Stars back room staff delay departure to Ethiopia for training camp

    Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah and his backroom staff will depart for Ethiopia on Monday instead of the initial plan of leaving Ghana on Sunday.

    The change in plans came as a result of flight issues for the team ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Kenya.

    Read: Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah denies rift with senior Black Stars players

    Appiah and his assistants Ibrahim Tanko and Maxwell Konadu, as well as technical coordinator of the team Stephen Appiah and Michael Okyere, will leave for Adis Ababa.

    What it means is that the team will begin training in Ethiopia on Tuesday and leave for Nairobi on Thursday for the game on September 8th.

    Source: footballghana.com

  • Black Stars back room staff delay departure to Ethiopia for training camp

    Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah and his backroom staff will depart for Ethiopia on Monday instead of the initial plan of leaving Ghana on Sunday.

    The change in plans came as a result of flight issues for the team ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Kenya.

    Read: Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah denies rift with senior Black Stars players

    Appiah and his assistants Ibrahim Tanko and Maxwell Konadu, as well as technical coordinator of the team Stephen Appiah and Michael Okyere, will leave for Adis Ababa.

    What it means is that the team will begin training in Ethiopia on Tuesday and leave for Nairobi on Thursday for the game on September 8th.

    Source: footballghana.com

  • Uganda’s pop star, Bobi Wine arrives in US for treatment

    Ugandan pop star and MP Bobi Wine has arrived in the US for medical treatment following accusations he was tortured and beaten while in military custody.

    The former rapper was initially prevented from leaving the country but was cleared to fly out on Friday.

    He, and 32 opposition politicians, were charged with treason last week over the alleged stoning of President Yoweri Museveni’s convoy.

    Read: Ugandan MPs Bobi Wine, Zaake cleared to seek treatment abroad

    Bobi Wine was later granted bail. The army denies allegations of torture.

    On Friday, police confirmed that Bobi Wine had been cleared to fly out of the country for specialised treatment after the government sent a team of nine doctors to examine him.

    His lawyer, Robert Amsterdam, said the pop star had also been violently re-arrested at the airport on Thursday “even though the judge had let him have his passport because he needed to leave the country for medical reasons”.

    A police spokesman had confirmed on Twitter that Bobi Wine was being given a medical examination because of the allegations of torture.

    Police said that another opposition MP, Francis Zaake, who was also trying to go abroad for treatment, had been “trying to flee the country and accordingly apprehended him”.

    On Friday, supporters of Bobi Wine held protests in the capital, Kampala.

    Pictures shared on social media showed plumes of smoke rising in the streets, with local media reporting that the protests were confined to Kamwokya slum, where the MP grew up.

    On Monday Bobi Wine, whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi, appeared on crutches during a court appearance. His allies say he was tortured by elite presidential guards during his detention.

    The army have described the allegations as “rubbish”.

    His aides say he was later re-arrested at Uganda’s main international airport where he was planning to board a plane to Washington for further medical treatment.

    “He’s in tremendous pain and suffered very serious injuries,” Mr Amsterdam had said of the star’s condition. “There’s not a part of his body that isn’t in pain.”

    “His children were going to stay in Uganda. It was a brief trip, simply for a medical evaluation,” he added.

    What led to the treason charges?

    Before being arrested, Bobi Wine tweeted a gruesome picture of his driver, who he said had been shot dead by police thinking he was the MP.

    Bobi Wine was arrested on 13 August after a campaign rally in the north-western town of Arua where the presidential convoy was allegedly stoned.

    The 36-year-old musician was initially to be tried in a military court over accusations of unlawful possession of firearms but the charge was dropped. A civilian court later charged him with treason.

    Bobi Wine, and the other accused, were expected to appear in court again on Thursday but the hearing has been adjourned to 1 October.

    Read: 30 Nigerian soldiers killed in combat with Boko Haram jihadists

    Who is Bobi Wine?
    The Afrobeats star has been a thorn in the side of Mr Museveni’s government. Since his election as an MP just over a year ago, he has backed candidates in three by-elections who have beaten those from the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), including in Arua.

    He was also a leading campaigner against the move to scrap the presidential age limit – set at 75 – which would have locked out the 74-year-old Mr Museveni’s bid to run for a sixth term in 2021.

    Wine also joined local activists in July to protest against a social media tax introduced ostensibly to boost state revenue and to end what Mr Museveni called “gossip” on WhatsApp, Facebook and Twitter.

    Source: bbc.com

  • Uganda’s pop star, Bobi Wine arrives in US for treatment

    Ugandan pop star and MP Bobi Wine has arrived in the US for medical treatment following accusations he was tortured and beaten while in military custody.

    The former rapper was initially prevented from leaving the country but was cleared to fly out on Friday.

    He, and 32 opposition politicians, were charged with treason last week over the alleged stoning of President Yoweri Museveni’s convoy.

    Read: Ugandan MPs Bobi Wine, Zaake cleared to seek treatment abroad

    Bobi Wine was later granted bail. The army denies allegations of torture.

    On Friday, police confirmed that Bobi Wine had been cleared to fly out of the country for specialised treatment after the government sent a team of nine doctors to examine him.

    His lawyer, Robert Amsterdam, said the pop star had also been violently re-arrested at the airport on Thursday “even though the judge had let him have his passport because he needed to leave the country for medical reasons”.

    A police spokesman had confirmed on Twitter that Bobi Wine was being given a medical examination because of the allegations of torture.

    Police said that another opposition MP, Francis Zaake, who was also trying to go abroad for treatment, had been “trying to flee the country and accordingly apprehended him”.

    On Friday, supporters of Bobi Wine held protests in the capital, Kampala.

    Pictures shared on social media showed plumes of smoke rising in the streets, with local media reporting that the protests were confined to Kamwokya slum, where the MP grew up.

    On Monday Bobi Wine, whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi, appeared on crutches during a court appearance. His allies say he was tortured by elite presidential guards during his detention.

    The army have described the allegations as “rubbish”.

    His aides say he was later re-arrested at Uganda’s main international airport where he was planning to board a plane to Washington for further medical treatment.

    “He’s in tremendous pain and suffered very serious injuries,” Mr Amsterdam had said of the star’s condition. “There’s not a part of his body that isn’t in pain.”

    “His children were going to stay in Uganda. It was a brief trip, simply for a medical evaluation,” he added.

    What led to the treason charges?

    Before being arrested, Bobi Wine tweeted a gruesome picture of his driver, who he said had been shot dead by police thinking he was the MP.

    Bobi Wine was arrested on 13 August after a campaign rally in the north-western town of Arua where the presidential convoy was allegedly stoned.

    The 36-year-old musician was initially to be tried in a military court over accusations of unlawful possession of firearms but the charge was dropped. A civilian court later charged him with treason.

    Bobi Wine, and the other accused, were expected to appear in court again on Thursday but the hearing has been adjourned to 1 October.

    Read: 30 Nigerian soldiers killed in combat with Boko Haram jihadists

    Who is Bobi Wine?
    The Afrobeats star has been a thorn in the side of Mr Museveni’s government. Since his election as an MP just over a year ago, he has backed candidates in three by-elections who have beaten those from the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), including in Arua.

    He was also a leading campaigner against the move to scrap the presidential age limit – set at 75 – which would have locked out the 74-year-old Mr Museveni’s bid to run for a sixth term in 2021.

    Wine also joined local activists in July to protest against a social media tax introduced ostensibly to boost state revenue and to end what Mr Museveni called “gossip” on WhatsApp, Facebook and Twitter.

    Source: bbc.com

  • 30 Nigerian soldiers killed in combat with Boko Haram jihadists

    At least 30 Nigerian soldiers died in combat with Boko Haram jihadists who overran a military base in the northeast near the border with Niger, two military sources told AFP on Saturday.

    Scores of jihadists in trucks stormed the base at Zari village in northern Borno state late Thursday and briefly seized it after a fierce battle, they said.

    Read: Kidnapped schoolgirl in Boko Haram captivity begs for her freedom

    “They came in large numbers in trucks and carrying heavy weapons and engaged soldiers in a battle that lasted for an hour,” a military officer said.

    “They overwhelmed the troops who were forced to temporarily withdraw before reinforcements arrived.

    “We lost at least 30 men,” the officer said, adding that the attack took place at around 4:00 pm local time.

    “They overwhelmed the troops who were forced to temporarily withdraw before reinforcements arrived,” said the officer who asked not to be named because he was not authorised to speak.

    Boko Haram has intensified attacks on military targets in recent months.

    The attacks appear to undermine repeated claims by the military that Boko Haram had been defeated.

    The militants took weapons and military equipment before they were pushed out of the base by troops with aerial support, said a second military source who gave a similar death toll.

    The militants were pursued and bombarded by a fighter jet, said the military sources.

    “The terrorists also suffered heavy casualty from the bombardment”, one of the military officers said.

    Zari is located 30km from the town of Damasak on the border with Niger.

    The jihadists are thought to have attacked the base from the nearby Garunda village, where 17 troops were killed and 14 injured in an attack on another military base last month, the sources said.

    Read: Ugandan MPs Bobi Wine, Zaake cleared to seek treatment abroad

    In a statement late Friday the Nigerian military confirmed troops fought Boko Haram “insurgents…on rampage to loot the community and extort money from villagers”.

    Army silent on casualties
    “Troops…have successfully routed Boko Haram insurgents in an encounter that ensued yesterday evening at Zari village,” the military said in the statement.

    It did not speak of military casualties and the raid on the base but maintained “several Boko Haram fighters and weapons” were destroyed in the fight.

    The Nigerian army has on several occasions disputed reports on losses to Boko Haram and has in some cases played them down.

    On July 14 Boko Haram militants overran a military base in Jilli village, in neighbouring Yobe state when dozens of troops were said to be been killed, wounded or missing.

    The army at the time conceded the base was attacked but said troops remobilised and succeeded in repelling the attackers.

    In a short statement on Wednesday, IS-affiliated Boko Haram jihadists claimed to have killed “several” Nigerian troops in mortar strikes on a military base in the town of Arge in the Lake Chad area.

    AFP could not independently verify the claim.

    The Boko Haram insurgency which is in its ninth year has left 20 000 people dead and displaced 2.6 million.

    Soldiers and civilians have also been targeted in separate attacks in neighbouring Chad and Niger.

    Source: africanews.com

  • 30 Nigerian soldiers killed in combat with Boko Haram jihadists

    At least 30 Nigerian soldiers died in combat with Boko Haram jihadists who overran a military base in the northeast near the border with Niger, two military sources told AFP on Saturday.

    Scores of jihadists in trucks stormed the base at Zari village in northern Borno state late Thursday and briefly seized it after a fierce battle, they said.

    Read: Kidnapped schoolgirl in Boko Haram captivity begs for her freedom

    “They came in large numbers in trucks and carrying heavy weapons and engaged soldiers in a battle that lasted for an hour,” a military officer said.

    “They overwhelmed the troops who were forced to temporarily withdraw before reinforcements arrived.

    “We lost at least 30 men,” the officer said, adding that the attack took place at around 4:00 pm local time.

    “They overwhelmed the troops who were forced to temporarily withdraw before reinforcements arrived,” said the officer who asked not to be named because he was not authorised to speak.

    Boko Haram has intensified attacks on military targets in recent months.

    The attacks appear to undermine repeated claims by the military that Boko Haram had been defeated.

    The militants took weapons and military equipment before they were pushed out of the base by troops with aerial support, said a second military source who gave a similar death toll.

    The militants were pursued and bombarded by a fighter jet, said the military sources.

    “The terrorists also suffered heavy casualty from the bombardment”, one of the military officers said.

    Zari is located 30km from the town of Damasak on the border with Niger.

    The jihadists are thought to have attacked the base from the nearby Garunda village, where 17 troops were killed and 14 injured in an attack on another military base last month, the sources said.

    Read: Ugandan MPs Bobi Wine, Zaake cleared to seek treatment abroad

    In a statement late Friday the Nigerian military confirmed troops fought Boko Haram “insurgents…on rampage to loot the community and extort money from villagers”.

    Army silent on casualties
    “Troops…have successfully routed Boko Haram insurgents in an encounter that ensued yesterday evening at Zari village,” the military said in the statement.

    It did not speak of military casualties and the raid on the base but maintained “several Boko Haram fighters and weapons” were destroyed in the fight.

    The Nigerian army has on several occasions disputed reports on losses to Boko Haram and has in some cases played them down.

    On July 14 Boko Haram militants overran a military base in Jilli village, in neighbouring Yobe state when dozens of troops were said to be been killed, wounded or missing.

    The army at the time conceded the base was attacked but said troops remobilised and succeeded in repelling the attackers.

    In a short statement on Wednesday, IS-affiliated Boko Haram jihadists claimed to have killed “several” Nigerian troops in mortar strikes on a military base in the town of Arge in the Lake Chad area.

    AFP could not independently verify the claim.

    The Boko Haram insurgency which is in its ninth year has left 20 000 people dead and displaced 2.6 million.

    Soldiers and civilians have also been targeted in separate attacks in neighbouring Chad and Niger.

    Source: africanews.com

  • Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth are still doing fine, Liam confirms

    This just in from Liam Hemsworth’s sporadically updated Instagram: he and his fiancée who he may never marry because they don’t need any additional symbols of commitment, Miley Cyrus, are doing fine still. Hemsworth shared a photo of his “strolls with my girls,” which is just Cyrus and their dogs. Hemsworth also shared the photo on Twitter so those followers were informed too. It is a very nice photo, after all:

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BnBvy9bH3iY/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=embed_loading_state_control

    The couple has had a more low-key summer than most PDA-drunk celebs. They were last seen out getting lunch together at the beginning of August. A month ago, they first tactfully denied breakup rumors because of their diminished public profile and because Cyrus deleted all her Instagrams (a slightly cliché move these days; see: Taylor Swift, Pete Davidson, Zayn Malik, and Blake Lively, temporarily) to mark a new era in her career. She never unfollowed Hemsworth, and he never unfollowed her. But don’t you feel better being reassured again that these two are okay?

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    Source: www.elle.com

  • Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth are still doing fine, Liam confirms

    This just in from Liam Hemsworth’s sporadically updated Instagram: he and his fiancée who he may never marry because they don’t need any additional symbols of commitment, Miley Cyrus, are doing fine still. Hemsworth shared a photo of his “strolls with my girls,” which is just Cyrus and their dogs. Hemsworth also shared the photo on Twitter so those followers were informed too. It is a very nice photo, after all:

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BnBvy9bH3iY/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=embed_loading_state_control

    The couple has had a more low-key summer than most PDA-drunk celebs. They were last seen out getting lunch together at the beginning of August. A month ago, they first tactfully denied breakup rumors because of their diminished public profile and because Cyrus deleted all her Instagrams (a slightly cliché move these days; see: Taylor Swift, Pete Davidson, Zayn Malik, and Blake Lively, temporarily) to mark a new era in her career. She never unfollowed Hemsworth, and he never unfollowed her. But don’t you feel better being reassured again that these two are okay?

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    Source: www.elle.com

  • Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas escape to Mexico for romantic getaway

    Following their two blowout engagement parties in Mumbai, Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas have taken their love to Mexico for a romantic vacation.

    E! reports that the engaged couple took in some sightseeing and dined seaside in Cabo San Lucas before they moved on to the city Guadalajara. They also visited the agave fields of Acre Baja, where a source said they “held hands and asked a lot of questions” while touring the property. “They ate a long leisurely lunch at Flora Farms where they learned about the local produce and farm to table cuisine,” the source went on. “They were smiling and laughing with the staff and seemed excited to learn.”

    Read: Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra and 6 other whirlwind A-list engagements

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    All seems to be moving smoothly for Chopra and Jonas these days. Following their engagement celebrations in India, Nick’s mother Denise Jonas shared a video of her dancing with her new BFF, Priyanka’s mother Madhu Chopra, on Instagram. “Thank you @madhumalati for being patient with my lack of dance skills,” the caption read. “I miss you. #engagementparty”

    Read: Why Priyanka Chopra Is Changing Her Policy on Public Relationships

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    Newly-engaged Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas enjoy strolling in Mexico

    Newly-engaged Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas enjoy strolling in Mexico

    Source: www.elle.com

  • Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas escape to Mexico for romantic getaway

    Following their two blowout engagement parties in Mumbai, Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas have taken their love to Mexico for a romantic vacation.

    E! reports that the engaged couple took in some sightseeing and dined seaside in Cabo San Lucas before they moved on to the city Guadalajara. They also visited the agave fields of Acre Baja, where a source said they “held hands and asked a lot of questions” while touring the property. “They ate a long leisurely lunch at Flora Farms where they learned about the local produce and farm to table cuisine,” the source went on. “They were smiling and laughing with the staff and seemed excited to learn.”

    Read: Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra and 6 other whirlwind A-list engagements

    Image result for Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas in mexico

    All seems to be moving smoothly for Chopra and Jonas these days. Following their engagement celebrations in India, Nick’s mother Denise Jonas shared a video of her dancing with her new BFF, Priyanka’s mother Madhu Chopra, on Instagram. “Thank you @madhumalati for being patient with my lack of dance skills,” the caption read. “I miss you. #engagementparty”

    Read: Why Priyanka Chopra Is Changing Her Policy on Public Relationships

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BnCzDC8lds-/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=embed_loading_state_control

     

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BmnZzOogQ2e/?taken-by=priyankachopra

    Newly-engaged Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas enjoy strolling in Mexico

    Newly-engaged Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas enjoy strolling in Mexico

    Source: www.elle.com

  • King Promise storms Glitz Awards 2018 red carpet with another over-sized shoe

    The Glitz Awards 2018, which came off yesterday, Saturday, the 1st of September, 2018, is meant to strengthen the growing fashion industry by establishing, developing and promoting international industry standards here in Ghana.

    Singer King Promise made an appearance at the Glitz Awards 2018 and as usual, got all heads looking in his direction for his choice of shoe.

    Read: King Promise surprised as CCTV song hits a million plus views on YouTube

    His choice of clothing on the night was perfect as he was seen in a neat and exceptional suit with a very big shoe which was the centre of attraction.

    Source: browngh.com

  • King Promise storms Glitz Awards 2018 red carpet with another over-sized shoe

    The Glitz Awards 2018, which came off yesterday, Saturday, the 1st of September, 2018, is meant to strengthen the growing fashion industry by establishing, developing and promoting international industry standards here in Ghana.

    Singer King Promise made an appearance at the Glitz Awards 2018 and as usual, got all heads looking in his direction for his choice of shoe.

    Read: King Promise surprised as CCTV song hits a million plus views on YouTube

    His choice of clothing on the night was perfect as he was seen in a neat and exceptional suit with a very big shoe which was the centre of attraction.

    Source: browngh.com

  • China plays ‘Oye’ on Akufo-Addo state visit

    President Nana Akufo-Addo is in China on a state visit. President of China Xi Jinping held talks with Akufo-Addo at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Saturday.

    Read: Ghana, China sign 8 Co-operation Agreements, MoUs

    But not before the Chinese served a musical treat to the President who has said one of his favourite song remains ‘Oye’ – ‘He is good’.

    And the Chinese police band surprised Ghana’s president with a rendition that should lighten up Akufo-Addo ahead of bilateral talks.

    Read: Akufo-Addo visits China

    The president is expected to finalise an ‘infrastructure-for-bauxite’ agreement which will see the Chinese government construct $2bn worth of roads, hospitals, bridges and other infrastructure in exchange for access to Ghana’s bauxite deposits.

    The two governments appear to find this arrangement good news perhaps the reason for playing the popular local Ghanaian song which contains lines like ‘ I have heard some good news’.

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    Source: Myjoyonline.com

  • China plays ‘Oye’ on Akufo-Addo state visit

    President Nana Akufo-Addo is in China on a state visit. President of China Xi Jinping held talks with Akufo-Addo at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Saturday.

    Read: Ghana, China sign 8 Co-operation Agreements, MoUs

    But not before the Chinese served a musical treat to the President who has said one of his favourite song remains ‘Oye’ – ‘He is good’.

    And the Chinese police band surprised Ghana’s president with a rendition that should lighten up Akufo-Addo ahead of bilateral talks.

    Read: Akufo-Addo visits China

    The president is expected to finalise an ‘infrastructure-for-bauxite’ agreement which will see the Chinese government construct $2bn worth of roads, hospitals, bridges and other infrastructure in exchange for access to Ghana’s bauxite deposits.

    The two governments appear to find this arrangement good news perhaps the reason for playing the popular local Ghanaian song which contains lines like ‘ I have heard some good news’.

    https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10156625772534836&type=1&l=94aef08238

    https://www.facebook.com/nakufoaddo/videos/517662841993301/

    Source: Myjoyonline.com

  • NDC race: Aquinas floored as Central region delegates endorse E.K.T. Addo

    A former Central Regional Minister, Ebenezer Kojo Tei Addo has won the central regional chairmanship contest of the National Democratic Congress.

    The veteran politician and lawyer polled 299 votes to beat his closest contender Kakra Yalley who polled 256 votes.

    Read: Dzifa Ativor fails bid to lead NDC in Volta Region

    Another former Central Regional Minister under the Mahama administration, Aquinas Tawiah Quansah, who was widely tipped to win the election only placed last in the three man contest polling 157 votes despite the huge support he allegedly enjoyed from the outgoing chairman Bernard Allotey Jacobs popularly referred to us “Educated Fisherman”.

    Another contest which was expected to live up to the billing was the secretaryship race as the two front runners Henry Kweku Hayfron ,former Municipal Chief Executive for Mfantseman and ace journalist Kojo Quansah all polled 238 votes to tie .
    The party is yet to fix another date to break the tie thereby electing one to head its Secretariat in the region.

    Read: Come out united after Regional elections Mahama to NDC

    In his valedictory speech the newly elected chairman Lawyer Ebenezer Tei Addo popularly known as E.K.T. Addo pledged to unite the rank and file of the party for another victory come 2020.

    He urged all party members to support the new executives to deliver on their vision of recapturing more seats in the parliamentary elections come 2020.

    Below are the results
    Central Regional NDC Elections

    Chairman

    1. E.K.T Addo – 299
    2. Kakra Yalley – 256
    3. Aquinas Tawiah Quansah – 157

    Vice Chairman

    1. Theophilus Adu Mensah – 366
    2. Stephen Edward Moore- 143
    3. Lawrence Lamptey – 80
    4. Abeku Aggrey – 51
    5, Daniel Ohene Darko 45
    6. Alfred Halm – 21

    Secretary

    1. Nii Commey Adams – 238
    2. Kojo Qaunsah – 238
    3. Henry Kweku Hayfron – 191
    4. George Ebow Crentsil – 41
    5. Elvis Christian Amoasah – 5

    Organizer

    1. Michael dery – 474
    2. Peter Kofi Owusu Ashia – 233

    Deputy Organizer

    1. Nana Osebe Quansah – 129
    2. Attah Mensah – 128
    3. Kojo Peter Essel – 125
    4. Paul powell Aboagye – 121
    5. Nana Pyne – 78
    6. Kofi Adzra – 45
    7. Achimedes Avornu – 56
    8. Simon Doodo – 20

    Treasurer

    1. Eric Esuah – 476
    2. Veronica Essuman Nelson – 89
    3. Derrick Mbir – 79
    4. Justice Kofi Boison – 69

    Deputy Treasurer

    1. Victoria Pobee-Woode – 245
    2. Peter Yaw Affum – 185
    3. Charlotte Danquah – 98
    4. Zacharriah Salifu – 78
    5. Samuel Oheneba Quansen – 47
    6. Kwame Sam – 24
    7. Benjamin Ewusi Affum – 21
    8. Theodore Yankah – 14

    Communications Officer

    1. Kwesi Dawood – 313
    2. Ambroose Amoah Ashyiah – 261
    3. Ike Afenyi Donkor – 139

    Deputy Communication

    1. Lawrence Kwesi Ghartey – 379
    2. Emmanuel Kweku Arjoh Yeboah – 329

    Zongo

    1. Alhaji Rashid Abubakar – 214
    2. Abdulai Amoh – 206
    3. Alhaji Nuhu Abdul Mumun – 171
    4. Mohammed Muftaw – 120

    Source: kasapafmonline.com

  • NDC race: Aquinas floored as Central region delegates endorse E.K.T. Addo

    A former Central Regional Minister, Ebenezer Kojo Tei Addo has won the central regional chairmanship contest of the National Democratic Congress.

    The veteran politician and lawyer polled 299 votes to beat his closest contender Kakra Yalley who polled 256 votes.

    Read: Dzifa Ativor fails bid to lead NDC in Volta Region

    Another former Central Regional Minister under the Mahama administration, Aquinas Tawiah Quansah, who was widely tipped to win the election only placed last in the three man contest polling 157 votes despite the huge support he allegedly enjoyed from the outgoing chairman Bernard Allotey Jacobs popularly referred to us “Educated Fisherman”.

    Another contest which was expected to live up to the billing was the secretaryship race as the two front runners Henry Kweku Hayfron ,former Municipal Chief Executive for Mfantseman and ace journalist Kojo Quansah all polled 238 votes to tie .
    The party is yet to fix another date to break the tie thereby electing one to head its Secretariat in the region.

    Read: Come out united after Regional elections Mahama to NDC

    In his valedictory speech the newly elected chairman Lawyer Ebenezer Tei Addo popularly known as E.K.T. Addo pledged to unite the rank and file of the party for another victory come 2020.

    He urged all party members to support the new executives to deliver on their vision of recapturing more seats in the parliamentary elections come 2020.

    Below are the results
    Central Regional NDC Elections

    Chairman

    1. E.K.T Addo – 299
    2. Kakra Yalley – 256
    3. Aquinas Tawiah Quansah – 157

    Vice Chairman

    1. Theophilus Adu Mensah – 366
    2. Stephen Edward Moore- 143
    3. Lawrence Lamptey – 80
    4. Abeku Aggrey – 51
    5, Daniel Ohene Darko 45
    6. Alfred Halm – 21

    Secretary

    1. Nii Commey Adams – 238
    2. Kojo Qaunsah – 238
    3. Henry Kweku Hayfron – 191
    4. George Ebow Crentsil – 41
    5. Elvis Christian Amoasah – 5

    Organizer

    1. Michael dery – 474
    2. Peter Kofi Owusu Ashia – 233

    Deputy Organizer

    1. Nana Osebe Quansah – 129
    2. Attah Mensah – 128
    3. Kojo Peter Essel – 125
    4. Paul powell Aboagye – 121
    5. Nana Pyne – 78
    6. Kofi Adzra – 45
    7. Achimedes Avornu – 56
    8. Simon Doodo – 20

    Treasurer

    1. Eric Esuah – 476
    2. Veronica Essuman Nelson – 89
    3. Derrick Mbir – 79
    4. Justice Kofi Boison – 69

    Deputy Treasurer

    1. Victoria Pobee-Woode – 245
    2. Peter Yaw Affum – 185
    3. Charlotte Danquah – 98
    4. Zacharriah Salifu – 78
    5. Samuel Oheneba Quansen – 47
    6. Kwame Sam – 24
    7. Benjamin Ewusi Affum – 21
    8. Theodore Yankah – 14

    Communications Officer

    1. Kwesi Dawood – 313
    2. Ambroose Amoah Ashyiah – 261
    3. Ike Afenyi Donkor – 139

    Deputy Communication

    1. Lawrence Kwesi Ghartey – 379
    2. Emmanuel Kweku Arjoh Yeboah – 329

    Zongo

    1. Alhaji Rashid Abubakar – 214
    2. Abdulai Amoh – 206
    3. Alhaji Nuhu Abdul Mumun – 171
    4. Mohammed Muftaw – 120

    Source: kasapafmonline.com

  • NDC race: Tawiah Boateng booted out, Jowak pulls through as E/R Chairman

    The incumbent Eastern Regional Chairman, Bismark Tawiah Boateng has been defeated by his long term political rival, John Owusu Amankrah popularly known as Jowak, a businessman. Jowak polled 379 votes as against 281 votes secured by Tawiah Boateng to revenge a painful defeat he suffered in the hands of Tawiah Boateng in 2014.

    Read: NDC Regional elections: Dzifa Attivor, Yamin lose; Chairman Ade Coker retained

    Meanwhile, Mark Oliver Kevor, the incumbent Regional Secretary defended his position with a technical Knockout of 538 votes as against 365 polled by his sole contender, Baba Jamal Konney who was the Regional Communication officer.

    The Eastern regional NDC election recorded several dramatic incidents before and during the voting process which delayed the election. For instance delegates initially boycotted the event in demand of their transportation fares before they took part in the exercise.

    Read: Fifty four vie for NDC Regional Executive positions in the Volta

    Also, the exercise suffered power outage which was interpreted to be alleged orchestrated attempt to manipulate the polls, a situation which caused chaotic scene and led to suspension of the election for a while. Voting ended around 1:30 am and declaration was done around 3:40 am Sunday.

    Bellow is the full list of the certified results.

    Regional Chairman 

    Bismark Tawiah Boateng -281
    Basil Ahiable 249
    John Owusu Amankrah -373

    VICE CHAIRMAN

    George Mensah Akpalu -190
    William K. Atamudzi -285
    Abednego Djagman -19
    Francis Ojabu Djaahi -115
    Ransford Owusu Boakye -94
    Adu Stella Obeng-77
    Kwaku Asamoah -34
    Stella Ansah -45
    Siedu Konate -48

    Regional Secretary

    Mark Oliver Kevor -538
    Baba Jamal Konney -365

    DEPUTY SECRETARY

    Sawodji Kwame Stephen 319
    Cudjoe Adukpo-593

    ORGANIZER

    Tom Budu Kenneth -260
    Hackman S.Kabore-653

    DEPUTY ORGANIZER

    Moses Atuah Darko -366
    Hafianyo Gershon Kwadzo -355
    Amanor Francis- 124

    TREASURE

    Ahmed Zakaria Kwakwa
    Michael Ofori Offei -116
    Micheal Adu-Sei -245
    Abdul-Aziz Mohammed -78

    DEPUTY TREASURE

    Abdul-Rasha Ahmed -138
    Millecent P. Ablakwa -218
    Richard Lartey Obibini -378
    Ibrahim Sahadatu-178

    COMMUNICATION

    Paul Opata Bradi -291
    Yaw Appiah Kubi -308
    Darlas Ampomah E. Williams- 317

    DEPUTY COMMUNICATION

    Kwabena N. Eduful -42
    Percy Ofosu Anim -237
    Akore Micheal Ofoe -259
    Prince Sulleyman -117
    Emmanuel Opare Djan -256

    ZONGO CAUCUS

    Alhaji Tamimu Mumuni -50
    Alhaji Baba Kankani -90
    Aminu Issah -113
    Alhaji Ahmed Ibrahim-135
    Abdul-Ganiyu Halidu-14
    Issah Mohammed Sani -511

    Source: kasapafmonline.com

  • NDC race: Tawiah Boateng booted out, Jowak pulls through as E/R Chairman

    The incumbent Eastern Regional Chairman, Bismark Tawiah Boateng has been defeated by his long term political rival, John Owusu Amankrah popularly known as Jowak, a businessman. Jowak polled 379 votes as against 281 votes secured by Tawiah Boateng to revenge a painful defeat he suffered in the hands of Tawiah Boateng in 2014.

    Read: NDC Regional elections: Dzifa Attivor, Yamin lose; Chairman Ade Coker retained

    Meanwhile, Mark Oliver Kevor, the incumbent Regional Secretary defended his position with a technical Knockout of 538 votes as against 365 polled by his sole contender, Baba Jamal Konney who was the Regional Communication officer.

    The Eastern regional NDC election recorded several dramatic incidents before and during the voting process which delayed the election. For instance delegates initially boycotted the event in demand of their transportation fares before they took part in the exercise.

    Read: Fifty four vie for NDC Regional Executive positions in the Volta

    Also, the exercise suffered power outage which was interpreted to be alleged orchestrated attempt to manipulate the polls, a situation which caused chaotic scene and led to suspension of the election for a while. Voting ended around 1:30 am and declaration was done around 3:40 am Sunday.

    Bellow is the full list of the certified results.

    Regional Chairman 

    Bismark Tawiah Boateng -281
    Basil Ahiable 249
    John Owusu Amankrah -373

    VICE CHAIRMAN

    George Mensah Akpalu -190
    William K. Atamudzi -285
    Abednego Djagman -19
    Francis Ojabu Djaahi -115
    Ransford Owusu Boakye -94
    Adu Stella Obeng-77
    Kwaku Asamoah -34
    Stella Ansah -45
    Siedu Konate -48

    Regional Secretary

    Mark Oliver Kevor -538
    Baba Jamal Konney -365

    DEPUTY SECRETARY

    Sawodji Kwame Stephen 319
    Cudjoe Adukpo-593

    ORGANIZER

    Tom Budu Kenneth -260
    Hackman S.Kabore-653

    DEPUTY ORGANIZER

    Moses Atuah Darko -366
    Hafianyo Gershon Kwadzo -355
    Amanor Francis- 124

    TREASURE

    Ahmed Zakaria Kwakwa
    Michael Ofori Offei -116
    Micheal Adu-Sei -245
    Abdul-Aziz Mohammed -78

    DEPUTY TREASURE

    Abdul-Rasha Ahmed -138
    Millecent P. Ablakwa -218
    Richard Lartey Obibini -378
    Ibrahim Sahadatu-178

    COMMUNICATION

    Paul Opata Bradi -291
    Yaw Appiah Kubi -308
    Darlas Ampomah E. Williams- 317

    DEPUTY COMMUNICATION

    Kwabena N. Eduful -42
    Percy Ofosu Anim -237
    Akore Micheal Ofoe -259
    Prince Sulleyman -117
    Emmanuel Opare Djan -256

    ZONGO CAUCUS

    Alhaji Tamimu Mumuni -50
    Alhaji Baba Kankani -90
    Aminu Issah -113
    Alhaji Ahmed Ibrahim-135
    Abdul-Ganiyu Halidu-14
    Issah Mohammed Sani -511

    Source: kasapafmonline.com

  • Dzifa Ativor fails bid to lead NDC in Volta Region

    Former Transport Minister, Aku Dzifa Ativor has failed in her bid to lead the National Democratic Congress(NDC) as the Volta Regional Chairperson.

    Delegates who voted in the elections conducted on Saturday rejected Dzifa Ativor who had been tipped to overthrow the incumbent chairman, John Kwadjo Gyapong.

    Read: NDC Regional elections: Dzifa Attivor, Yamin lose; Chairman Ade Coker retained

    Gyapong was rather retained with 491 votes as against that of Ativor’s 374 votes.

    A total of 54 persons filed papers to contest various regional executive positions of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Volta Region.

    Read: King Norbert writes: Why election of Volta NDC executives is crucial for 2020

    The positions of the treasurer and communications officer were declared unopposed as it was only an industrialist, Mr Daniel Agboka-Dzegede, who filed for the post of treasurer and Mr Kafui Agbleze for the post of communications officer.

    Source: Graphic.com.gh

  • Dzifa Ativor fails bid to lead NDC in Volta Region

    Former Transport Minister, Aku Dzifa Ativor has failed in her bid to lead the National Democratic Congress(NDC) as the Volta Regional Chairperson.

    Delegates who voted in the elections conducted on Saturday rejected Dzifa Ativor who had been tipped to overthrow the incumbent chairman, John Kwadjo Gyapong.

    Read: NDC Regional elections: Dzifa Attivor, Yamin lose; Chairman Ade Coker retained

    Gyapong was rather retained with 491 votes as against that of Ativor’s 374 votes.

    A total of 54 persons filed papers to contest various regional executive positions of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Volta Region.

    Read: King Norbert writes: Why election of Volta NDC executives is crucial for 2020

    The positions of the treasurer and communications officer were declared unopposed as it was only an industrialist, Mr Daniel Agboka-Dzegede, who filed for the post of treasurer and Mr Kafui Agbleze for the post of communications officer.

    Source: Graphic.com.gh

  • Dumsor disrupts NDC elections in Eastern Region

    The Eastern Regional election of executives for the National Democratic Congress was not as smooth as was expected.

    The electoral process was stalled for several hours following a collective decision by the various constituency chairmen demanding the payment of their transport fares from the election committee before allowing their members to vote.

    Read: NDC Regional elections: Dzifa Attivor, Yamin lose; Chairman Ade Coker retained

    This action by the Chairmen delayed the process until 5.30 pm before the voting process began after the intervention and sorting out of their demands by some senior national executives of the party.

    In a bizarre twist, a power interruption forced the election committee and officers from the Regional Electoral Commission to conduct the process with torchlight and lights from their mobile phones after electricity supply was cut off from the Apeguso Senior High School where a total of 996 delegates were gathered and were still voting with counting expected to prolong into midnight.

    Read: Come out united after Regional elections Mahama to NDC

    A number of National executives and former government officials including National Vice Chairman, Ofosu Ampofo and Deputy general Secretary Koku Anyidoho were present to support and supervise the elections.

    Plaincloth men and officers in uniform from the Ghana Police Service were firmly on the grounds to prevent any possible chaos.

    Source: citinewsroom.com

  • Dumsor disrupts NDC elections in Eastern Region

    The Eastern Regional election of executives for the National Democratic Congress was not as smooth as was expected.

    The electoral process was stalled for several hours following a collective decision by the various constituency chairmen demanding the payment of their transport fares from the election committee before allowing their members to vote.

    Read: NDC Regional elections: Dzifa Attivor, Yamin lose; Chairman Ade Coker retained

    This action by the Chairmen delayed the process until 5.30 pm before the voting process began after the intervention and sorting out of their demands by some senior national executives of the party.

    In a bizarre twist, a power interruption forced the election committee and officers from the Regional Electoral Commission to conduct the process with torchlight and lights from their mobile phones after electricity supply was cut off from the Apeguso Senior High School where a total of 996 delegates were gathered and were still voting with counting expected to prolong into midnight.

    Read: Come out united after Regional elections Mahama to NDC

    A number of National executives and former government officials including National Vice Chairman, Ofosu Ampofo and Deputy general Secretary Koku Anyidoho were present to support and supervise the elections.

    Plaincloth men and officers in uniform from the Ghana Police Service were firmly on the grounds to prevent any possible chaos.

    Source: citinewsroom.com

  • Kwadwo Asamoah hails Inter Milan’s first win of season against Bologna

    Ghana midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah is very happy after Inter Milan registered their first win of the 2018/19 Serie A season last Friday.

    After two straight games without a win, Inter produced a spectacular performance to record a thumping 3-0 victory against Bologna to get their campaign back on track.

    Asamoah, who is set to make his first appearance for the Black Stars next week against Kenya, starred at left back for the Nerazzurri.

    He posted on Twitter; “A flying result today at Bologna for @Inter. #BolognaInter @SerieA

    The 29-year-old will be hoping to maintain his position in the starting line up after international break having featured in first three games.

    Source: ghanasoccernet.com

  • Kwadwo Asamoah hails Inter Milan’s first win of season against Bologna

    Ghana midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah is very happy after Inter Milan registered their first win of the 2018/19 Serie A season last Friday.

    After two straight games without a win, Inter produced a spectacular performance to record a thumping 3-0 victory against Bologna to get their campaign back on track.

    Asamoah, who is set to make his first appearance for the Black Stars next week against Kenya, starred at left back for the Nerazzurri.

    He posted on Twitter; “A flying result today at Bologna for @Inter. #BolognaInter @SerieA

    The 29-year-old will be hoping to maintain his position in the starting line up after international break having featured in first three games.

    Source: ghanasoccernet.com

  • Andre Ayew scores his first goal for Turkish giants Fenerbahce

    Ghana superstar Andre Ayew scored his first goal for Turkish giants Fenerbahce on Saturday when he powerfully headed in against Asamoah Gyan’s Kayserispor.

    The son of Ghana legend Abedi Pele escaped his marker before powerfully heading in from a Bulut cross from the left.

    Read: Fenerbahçe super star Andre Ayew axed by Ghana coach Appiah for Kenya qualifier

    Ayew, who joined the giants from Swansea City last month, was playing in the 4th Week match in the Sports Toto Super League game.

    His 13th-minute effort was the first goal he has scored since his loan move from the English Championship side.

    Read: Andre Ayew makes first Turkish league appearance in Fenerbahce victory

    Ayew was delighted as crazy as was seen in his celebrations over the goal which opens his chances of becoming a legend at the club.

    Source: ghanasoccernet.com

  • Andre Ayew scores his first goal for Turkish giants Fenerbahce

    Ghana superstar Andre Ayew scored his first goal for Turkish giants Fenerbahce on Saturday when he powerfully headed in against Asamoah Gyan’s Kayserispor.

    The son of Ghana legend Abedi Pele escaped his marker before powerfully heading in from a Bulut cross from the left.

    Read: Fenerbahçe super star Andre Ayew axed by Ghana coach Appiah for Kenya qualifier

    Ayew, who joined the giants from Swansea City last month, was playing in the 4th Week match in the Sports Toto Super League game.

    His 13th-minute effort was the first goal he has scored since his loan move from the English Championship side.

    Read: Andre Ayew makes first Turkish league appearance in Fenerbahce victory

    Ayew was delighted as crazy as was seen in his celebrations over the goal which opens his chances of becoming a legend at the club.

    Source: ghanasoccernet.com

  • NDC race: Aquinas floored as Central region delegates endorse E.K.T. Addo

    A former Central Regional Minister, Ebenezer Kojo Tei Addo has won the central regional chairmanship contest of the National Democratic Congress.

    The veteran politician and lawyer polled 299 votes to beat his closest contender Kakra Yalley who polled 256 votes.

    Read: Come out united after Regional elections Mahama to NDC

    Another former Central Regional Minister under the Mahama administration, Aquinas Tawiah Quansah, who was widely tipped to win the election only placed last in the three man contest polling 157 votes despite the huge support he allegedly enjoyed from the outgoing chairman Bernard Allotey Jacobs popularly referred to us “Educated Fisherman”.

    Another contest which was expected to live up to the billing was the secretaryship race as the two front runners Henry Kweku Hayfron ,former Municipal Chief Executive for Mfantseman and ace journalist Kojo Quansah all polled 238 votes to tie .
    The party is yet to fix another date to break the tie thereby electing one to head its Secretariat in the region.

    In his valedictory speech the newly elected chairman Lawyer Ebenezer Tei Addo popularly known as E.K.T. Addo pledged to unite the rank and file of the party for another victory come 2020.

    He urged all party members to support the new executives to deliver on their vision of recapturing more seats in the parliamentary elections come 2020.

    Below are the results

    Central Regional NDC Elections

    Chairman

    1. E.K.T Addo – 299
    2. Kakra Yalley – 256
    3. Aquinas Tawiah Quansah – 157

    Vice Chairman

    1. Theophilus Adu Mensah – 366
    2. Stephen Edward Moore- 143
    3. Lawrence Lamptey – 80
    4. Abeku Aggrey – 51
    5, Daniel Ohene Darko 45
    6. Alfred Halm – 21

    Secretary

    1. Nii Commey Adams – 238
    2. Kojo Qaunsah – 238
    3. Henry Kweku Hayfron – 191
    4. George Ebow Crentsil – 41
    5. Elvis Christian Amoasah – 5

    Organizer

    1. Michael dery – 474
    2. Peter Kofi Owusu Ashia – 233

    Read: NDC Regional Elections: 44 contest for 18 positions in Western Region

    Deputy Organizer

    1. Nana Osebe Quansah – 129
    2. Attah Mensah – 128
    3. Kojo Peter Essel – 125
    4. Paul powell Aboagye – 121
    5. Nana Pyne – 78
    6. Kofi Adzra – 45
    7. Achimedes Avornu – 56
    8. Simon Doodo – 20

    Treasurer

    1. Eric Esuah – 476
    2. Veronica Essuman Nelson – 89
    3. Derrick Mbir – 79
    4. Justice Kofi Boison – 69

    Deputy Treasurer

    1. Victoria Pobee-Woode – 245
    2. Peter Yaw Affum – 185
    3. Charlotte Danquah – 98
    4. Zacharriah Salifu – 78
    5. Samuel Oheneba Quansen – 47
    6. Kwame Sam – 24
    7. Benjamin Ewusi Affum – 21
    8. Theodore Yankah – 14

    Communications Officer

    1. Kwesi Dawood – 313
    2. Ambroose Amoah Ashyiah – 261
    3. Ike Afenyi Donkor – 139

    Deputy Communication

    1. Lawrence Kwesi Ghartey – 379
    2. Emmanuel Kweku Arjoh Yeboah – 329

    Zongo

    1. Alhaji Rashid Abubakar – 214
    2. Abdulai Amoh – 206
    3. Alhaji Nuhu Abdul Mumun – 171
    4. Mohammed Muftaw – 120

    Source: kasapafmonline.com

  • NDC race: Aquinas floored as Central region delegates endorse E.K.T. Addo

    A former Central Regional Minister, Ebenezer Kojo Tei Addo has won the central regional chairmanship contest of the National Democratic Congress.

    The veteran politician and lawyer polled 299 votes to beat his closest contender Kakra Yalley who polled 256 votes.

    Read: Come out united after Regional elections Mahama to NDC

    Another former Central Regional Minister under the Mahama administration, Aquinas Tawiah Quansah, who was widely tipped to win the election only placed last in the three man contest polling 157 votes despite the huge support he allegedly enjoyed from the outgoing chairman Bernard Allotey Jacobs popularly referred to us “Educated Fisherman”.

    Another contest which was expected to live up to the billing was the secretaryship race as the two front runners Henry Kweku Hayfron ,former Municipal Chief Executive for Mfantseman and ace journalist Kojo Quansah all polled 238 votes to tie .
    The party is yet to fix another date to break the tie thereby electing one to head its Secretariat in the region.

    In his valedictory speech the newly elected chairman Lawyer Ebenezer Tei Addo popularly known as E.K.T. Addo pledged to unite the rank and file of the party for another victory come 2020.

    He urged all party members to support the new executives to deliver on their vision of recapturing more seats in the parliamentary elections come 2020.

    Below are the results

    Central Regional NDC Elections

    Chairman

    1. E.K.T Addo – 299
    2. Kakra Yalley – 256
    3. Aquinas Tawiah Quansah – 157

    Vice Chairman

    1. Theophilus Adu Mensah – 366
    2. Stephen Edward Moore- 143
    3. Lawrence Lamptey – 80
    4. Abeku Aggrey – 51
    5, Daniel Ohene Darko 45
    6. Alfred Halm – 21

    Secretary

    1. Nii Commey Adams – 238
    2. Kojo Qaunsah – 238
    3. Henry Kweku Hayfron – 191
    4. George Ebow Crentsil – 41
    5. Elvis Christian Amoasah – 5

    Organizer

    1. Michael dery – 474
    2. Peter Kofi Owusu Ashia – 233

    Read: NDC Regional Elections: 44 contest for 18 positions in Western Region

    Deputy Organizer

    1. Nana Osebe Quansah – 129
    2. Attah Mensah – 128
    3. Kojo Peter Essel – 125
    4. Paul powell Aboagye – 121
    5. Nana Pyne – 78
    6. Kofi Adzra – 45
    7. Achimedes Avornu – 56
    8. Simon Doodo – 20

    Treasurer

    1. Eric Esuah – 476
    2. Veronica Essuman Nelson – 89
    3. Derrick Mbir – 79
    4. Justice Kofi Boison – 69

    Deputy Treasurer

    1. Victoria Pobee-Woode – 245
    2. Peter Yaw Affum – 185
    3. Charlotte Danquah – 98
    4. Zacharriah Salifu – 78
    5. Samuel Oheneba Quansen – 47
    6. Kwame Sam – 24
    7. Benjamin Ewusi Affum – 21
    8. Theodore Yankah – 14

    Communications Officer

    1. Kwesi Dawood – 313
    2. Ambroose Amoah Ashyiah – 261
    3. Ike Afenyi Donkor – 139

    Deputy Communication

    1. Lawrence Kwesi Ghartey – 379
    2. Emmanuel Kweku Arjoh Yeboah – 329

    Zongo

    1. Alhaji Rashid Abubakar – 214
    2. Abdulai Amoh – 206
    3. Alhaji Nuhu Abdul Mumun – 171
    4. Mohammed Muftaw – 120

    Source: kasapafmonline.com

  • Jose Mourinho feeling the heat at Man Utd, says Steve McMahon

    Jose Mourinho is “feeling the heat” from Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp and is showing signs of “insecurity” in the way he is dealing with the media, Steve McMahon said on The Debate.

    Manchester United have lost two of their opening three games of the Premier League season, including a 3-0 home defeat by Tottenham on Monday.

    But Mourinho was defiant in his press conference on Friday, saying he remains “one of the greatest managers in the world”.

    However, former Manchester City and Liverpool midfielder McMahon disagreed: “Presently, no. Absolutely not.

    Read: Man Utd 2-1 Real Madrid Jose Mourinho unsure when Anthony Martial will return

    “He was magnificent when he first came into the Premier League and he was successful, but all of a sudden it’s become about him.

    “Every conversation in the last 10 days has been ‘me, me, me’ and that’s the first sign of insecurity and the pressure that he has from the new type of managers like Klopp and Guardiola and Mauricio Pochettino. He can’t stand the heat.

    “He is clearly not the best manager right now. Guardiola is, then it’s Klopp. Could Klopp manage Manchester United right now? 100 per cent. Could Mourinho manage Liverpool? Not in a million years.”

    Monday’s loss to Tottenham was Mourinho’s worst home defeat as a manager, and he will be looking for a response at Burnley on Sunday.

    Former England and West Ham defender Matthew Upson agreed with McMahon that Mourinho is finding it hard going at the moment.

    “It’s driven by insecurity at the moment. Everyone has those moments where you are being doubted in a very intense way and you can only react by talking about how good you have been,” Upson said.

    “At the moment they are not particularly good. His first year at Manchester United was excellent, he did a great job to stabilise the club with the group of players he had and win the Europa League.

    Read: Man Utd: Jose Mourinho hoping for one more signing before window shuts

    “That was a great start to his managerial career but from that point it hasn’t been good enough to put himself in the bracket of the greatest managers in the world at the moment.”

    McMahon also thinks someone at Manchester United should have advised Mourinho to change his approach with the media.

    “You have to give him kudos for winning the trophies he has done but I don’t think there’s any need for him to come out and give himself a pat on the back. Top managers don’t do that, they leave it to other people to gauge how successful you are or you’re not,” McMahon said.

    “Someone should have reined him in. It’s Manchester United, say ‘excuse me, this is not about you, can you talk about the game or Manchester United and how you can make it better’.

    “Also, he is beating the drum about how he is delighted with his players for their passion and commitment. Isn’t that a pre-requisite for any team? Let alone a team like Manchester United.”

    Source: www.skysports.com

  • Jose Mourinho feeling the heat at Man Utd, says Steve McMahon

    Jose Mourinho is “feeling the heat” from Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp and is showing signs of “insecurity” in the way he is dealing with the media, Steve McMahon said on The Debate.

    Manchester United have lost two of their opening three games of the Premier League season, including a 3-0 home defeat by Tottenham on Monday.

    But Mourinho was defiant in his press conference on Friday, saying he remains “one of the greatest managers in the world”.

    However, former Manchester City and Liverpool midfielder McMahon disagreed: “Presently, no. Absolutely not.

    Read: Man Utd 2-1 Real Madrid Jose Mourinho unsure when Anthony Martial will return

    “He was magnificent when he first came into the Premier League and he was successful, but all of a sudden it’s become about him.

    “Every conversation in the last 10 days has been ‘me, me, me’ and that’s the first sign of insecurity and the pressure that he has from the new type of managers like Klopp and Guardiola and Mauricio Pochettino. He can’t stand the heat.

    “He is clearly not the best manager right now. Guardiola is, then it’s Klopp. Could Klopp manage Manchester United right now? 100 per cent. Could Mourinho manage Liverpool? Not in a million years.”

    Monday’s loss to Tottenham was Mourinho’s worst home defeat as a manager, and he will be looking for a response at Burnley on Sunday.

    Former England and West Ham defender Matthew Upson agreed with McMahon that Mourinho is finding it hard going at the moment.

    “It’s driven by insecurity at the moment. Everyone has those moments where you are being doubted in a very intense way and you can only react by talking about how good you have been,” Upson said.

    “At the moment they are not particularly good. His first year at Manchester United was excellent, he did a great job to stabilise the club with the group of players he had and win the Europa League.

    Read: Man Utd: Jose Mourinho hoping for one more signing before window shuts

    “That was a great start to his managerial career but from that point it hasn’t been good enough to put himself in the bracket of the greatest managers in the world at the moment.”

    McMahon also thinks someone at Manchester United should have advised Mourinho to change his approach with the media.

    “You have to give him kudos for winning the trophies he has done but I don’t think there’s any need for him to come out and give himself a pat on the back. Top managers don’t do that, they leave it to other people to gauge how successful you are or you’re not,” McMahon said.

    “Someone should have reined him in. It’s Manchester United, say ‘excuse me, this is not about you, can you talk about the game or Manchester United and how you can make it better’.

    “Also, he is beating the drum about how he is delighted with his players for their passion and commitment. Isn’t that a pre-requisite for any team? Let alone a team like Manchester United.”

    Source: www.skysports.com

  • 100 people to benefit from free coding training with Codewit

    Codewit is joining the list of educational platforms to offer free coding training and opportunities for 100 people who dare to dream big and aspire for a better life through technology.

    According to the ICT institution which trains, incubates and provides employment or business opportunities, the 6 months intensive course is one of the attempts to “bridge the massive skills gap in the tech industry.”

    Read: 24 community ICT centers abandoned in Ashanti Region

    The modules for study include: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, PHP, MySQL, Ajax, and MongoDB.

    Some of the brightest students will be placed in full or part-time employment after a 3 month internship.

    Employment or contracts have also been guaranteed for these students who excel after completing attachments.

    Check below details on how to apply:

    1. Attend our coding school for free. Sign up here: www.taskwit.net/codewit
    2. Recommend this to someone. Share the link with them.
    3. Donate to get someone to attend the coding school. Reach out to us: codewit@taskwit.net or 0202729121/ 0245600275

    Source: www.ghanaweb.com

  • 100 people to benefit from free coding training with Codewit

    Codewit is joining the list of educational platforms to offer free coding training and opportunities for 100 people who dare to dream big and aspire for a better life through technology.

    According to the ICT institution which trains, incubates and provides employment or business opportunities, the 6 months intensive course is one of the attempts to “bridge the massive skills gap in the tech industry.”

    Read: 24 community ICT centers abandoned in Ashanti Region

    The modules for study include: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, PHP, MySQL, Ajax, and MongoDB.

    Some of the brightest students will be placed in full or part-time employment after a 3 month internship.

    Employment or contracts have also been guaranteed for these students who excel after completing attachments.

    Check below details on how to apply:

    1. Attend our coding school for free. Sign up here: www.taskwit.net/codewit
    2. Recommend this to someone. Share the link with them.
    3. Donate to get someone to attend the coding school. Reach out to us: codewit@taskwit.net or 0202729121/ 0245600275

    Source: www.ghanaweb.com

  • Man City director, Txiki Begiristain of football on spending, players & European success

    During All Or Nothing, Manchester City’s recent documentary, there was a revealing contrast between the intensity of manager Pep Guardiola on the training pitch and the coolness of the club’s boardroom, where Txiki Begiristain plotted his next move in the transfer market.

    Swivelling in his white leather chair, City’s director of football gave the impression that he was several moves ahead of his opponents.

    Read: Manchester United most popular club in Ghana Study

    Having Abu Dhabi owners, who have spent approximately £1.4bn on players alone during their 10-year reign clearly helps, but the former Barcelona director is keen to impress that it’s money spent well.

    In a rare interview, he tells BBC Sport why some people cannot be trusted to spend money wisely, why City won’t tear up the team if they don’t succeed and why they are not yet feared in Europe.

    ‘We want to win this race. We need to do it fast’

    “You can give money to all kinds of people.

    “There are people who work and they do well and they spend all the money, and for nothing. They enjoy life for three or four years.

    “Then you give money to people who want to do well. Of course, they have to run and do it quick – but they spend the money and it stays there. Then you see the project, the philosophy, the way to work, a way to play. Once we get success doing it this way, we know that it is going to stay here forever.

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    “It is true that we have spent a lot of money – that is because we want to move fast. We want to win this race. We need to do it fast. We need to spend the money.

    “The other clubs got there because they have been spending money for 50-60 years. They have been signing the best players in the world, spending a lot of money that Manchester City could not spend.”

    ‘You don’t need to change 11 players every year’

    “I know we cannot win all the time but that is the target. Everyone coming to this club has to know that we are here to win.

    “Not winning is a failure. Of course, it is going to happen. We are not here to think: ‘We won the league last year, we will win it again in three years.’

    “The club stays; the people do not. People need to be successful, otherwise others will come. They are not coming here just to enjoy life – they are coming to fight to win.

    “We know if we don’t win, it doesn’t mean everyone will be out. If you fight, if you play well, if people are happy, if the idea is good and the idea works, then you change a couple of pieces in the squad and you are back again.

    “You don’t need to change 11 players every year. You need to change two or three.

    “If you win, you need to bring someone in to create competition. If not, you have to improve some pieces, but the idea stays and the work is there to try and win again.”

    Source: bbc.com

  • Man City director, Txiki Begiristain of football on spending, players & European success

    During All Or Nothing, Manchester City’s recent documentary, there was a revealing contrast between the intensity of manager Pep Guardiola on the training pitch and the coolness of the club’s boardroom, where Txiki Begiristain plotted his next move in the transfer market.

    Swivelling in his white leather chair, City’s director of football gave the impression that he was several moves ahead of his opponents.

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    Having Abu Dhabi owners, who have spent approximately £1.4bn on players alone during their 10-year reign clearly helps, but the former Barcelona director is keen to impress that it’s money spent well.

    In a rare interview, he tells BBC Sport why some people cannot be trusted to spend money wisely, why City won’t tear up the team if they don’t succeed and why they are not yet feared in Europe.

    ‘We want to win this race. We need to do it fast’

    “You can give money to all kinds of people.

    “There are people who work and they do well and they spend all the money, and for nothing. They enjoy life for three or four years.

    “Then you give money to people who want to do well. Of course, they have to run and do it quick – but they spend the money and it stays there. Then you see the project, the philosophy, the way to work, a way to play. Once we get success doing it this way, we know that it is going to stay here forever.

    Read: Scottish side Hibernian open talks with Manchester City over Thomas Agyepong

    “It is true that we have spent a lot of money – that is because we want to move fast. We want to win this race. We need to do it fast. We need to spend the money.

    “The other clubs got there because they have been spending money for 50-60 years. They have been signing the best players in the world, spending a lot of money that Manchester City could not spend.”

    ‘You don’t need to change 11 players every year’

    “I know we cannot win all the time but that is the target. Everyone coming to this club has to know that we are here to win.

    “Not winning is a failure. Of course, it is going to happen. We are not here to think: ‘We won the league last year, we will win it again in three years.’

    “The club stays; the people do not. People need to be successful, otherwise others will come. They are not coming here just to enjoy life – they are coming to fight to win.

    “We know if we don’t win, it doesn’t mean everyone will be out. If you fight, if you play well, if people are happy, if the idea is good and the idea works, then you change a couple of pieces in the squad and you are back again.

    “You don’t need to change 11 players every year. You need to change two or three.

    “If you win, you need to bring someone in to create competition. If not, you have to improve some pieces, but the idea stays and the work is there to try and win again.”

    Source: bbc.com

  • KiDi drops another impressive single ‘Thunder’

    Lynx Entertainment protege and gyal dem sugar, Kidi strikes again in the music industry. The singer is out with a new single ‘Thunder’.

    This comes after an impressive run with his music career.

    Read: Our music career has made it difficult for us to date Kidi & Kuami Eugene

    Credited with hit singles such as Adiepena, Odo, Say You Love and a few others, Kidi sits in a comfortable place.

    Listen to Thunder from below.

    Source: Nydlive.com

  • KiDi drops another impressive single ‘Thunder’

    Lynx Entertainment protege and gyal dem sugar, Kidi strikes again in the music industry. The singer is out with a new single ‘Thunder’.

    This comes after an impressive run with his music career.

    Read: Our music career has made it difficult for us to date Kidi & Kuami Eugene

    Credited with hit singles such as Adiepena, Odo, Say You Love and a few others, Kidi sits in a comfortable place.

    Listen to Thunder from below.

    Source: Nydlive.com