Enoch Siaw Ntiamoah, Author at Ghana News Express

Police Restore Calm At Ofankor After Riot

20Sep

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Police Restore Calm At Ofankor After Riot

The Ghana Police Service have restored calm and order at Ofankor on the Achimota-Pokuase road following a riot on Wednesday morning. The riot that resulted in the blockage of the highway by people suspected of being landguards has now been restored peacefully. The police said the riot was in relation to a land litigation issue. The police said it had since opened the road to traffic and beefed-up security in the area. Reports alleged that the landguards involved in the incident shot some people resulting in injuries. The Police said the investigation was ongoing to get the perpetrators arrested.

Ghana secures slot for 2023 AFCON as group winners

9Sep

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Ghana secures slot for 2023 AFCON as group winners

Ghana won the Group E qualifiers for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after beating Central African Republic 2-1 at the packed Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi. The epic match had most fans on the edge of their seats, with Central African Republic dictating the pace of the game in the first half. The visitors scored the opener in the 25th minute through Louis Mafouta. Mafouta who beat goalkeeper AtiZigi with a nice dribble was assisted by Amos Youga. The Black Stars struggled to create chances decent chances in front of the expectant home fans while the visitors had a field day. West Ham midfielder Mohammed Kudus proved his magic when scored a darling free kick to equalize for Ghana in the 25th minute. Coach Chris Hughton made some changes as Lyon new signing Ernest Nuama...

Jordan Ayew wins Crystal Palace’s Player of the Month for August

1Sep

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Jordan Ayew wins Crystal Palace’s Player of the Month for August

Ghana forward Jordan Ayew has been adjudged Crystal Palace’s player of the month of August following his impressive start to the 2023/24 season in England. The 31-year old has been superb for Palace in the month of August hence winning the award ahead of other notable players. He also saved the Eagles from defeat at Gtech Community Stadium against Brentford with a sumptuous assist. Jordan has also been incredible for the English premier league side in the ongoing Carabao Cup competition. He has delivered three assists in four matches since the start of the season for Palace.

Gospel Musician Seth Diamond launches “Diamond Offering” Concert in Accra

28Jul

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Gospel Musician Seth Diamond launches “Diamond Offering” Concert in Accra

Award-winning Ghanaian urban gospel artiste Seth Diamond has today July 28th, 2023 succesfully launched his annual Live Worship Concert ‘Diamond Offering' in Accra. The event has been slated for the Anagkazo Assemblies "the Live Cathedral" at Kasoa Ofaakor on September 24th 2023 at a rate of Ghc50 and Ghc100 for regular and VIP respectively. The second edition of this year's Concert is expected to feature spirit filled Gospel musicians like Joe Mettle, Salina Boateng, Diana Hopeson, Empress Gifty Noble Nketia, Daugthers of Glorius Jesus and among top artiste in Ghana and beyond. The Press launch which was held at the Silverbird Cinemas of the Westhills Mall was witnessed by Gospel Musicians like Selina Boateng, Dianah Hopeson and among other notable musicians in Ghana. The...

Dr Prosper Narteh Ogum Rejoins Asante Kotoko as Head Coach

22Jul

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Dr Prosper Narteh Ogum Rejoins Asante Kotoko as Head Coach

Dr Prosper Narteh Ogum has returned to Kumasi Asante Kotoko as head coach for the upcoming Ghana football season. According to Kumasi based Opemsuo radio, the WAFA man who left the club last season has rejoined them after reaching an agreement with the handlers of the club. Dr Prosper Narteh Ogum first led the team to success in the 2021/22 Ghana Premier League season guiding them to lift the league title before being fired despite signing a two year deal. He was replaced by a Burkinabe coach named Seydou Zerbo before the start of the season but the former was shown the exit after a disappointing campaign in the BetPawa Premier League. The team's interim coach, Abdul Gazale, an assistant coach, guided them to a 52-point fourth-place finish. Former Black Stars coach James Kw...

Prosper Nartey Ogum inching closer to Asante Kotoko return

20Jul

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Prosper Nartey Ogum inching closer to Asante Kotoko return

According to multiple reports in the media, Kumasi Asante Kotoko could link up with former coach Prosper Nartey Ogum for the new season. The reports suggest the Ex WAFA trainer is in advance talk with the Reds to make a return for the second time a year after his controversial exit from the club. Coach Narteh Ogum guided the Porcupine Warriors to clinch the Ghana Premier League two seasons ago but left following a disagreements with the then-management, despite having signed a two-year contract. The Kumasi based club have struggled for a replacement since Ogum's exit. The arrival of Burkinabe coach Seydou Zerbo could not solve the Reds coaching problems after the former was kicked out midway last season after an uninspiring campaign. According to report by Nyhira FM in...

Kotoko settle on Dr Kwame Kyei Sports Complex as an alternative venue for 2023/24 season

20Jul

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Kotoko settle on Dr Kwame Kyei Sports Complex as an alternative venue for 2023/24 season

Kumasi Asante Kotoko has selected the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex in Abrankese as an alternative home ground for the upcoming BetPawa Premier League. The Porcupine Warriors selected the venue alongside their traditional home ground the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi. This was revealed after the Ghana Football Association announced an official list of venues of all premier league clubs ahead of the impending season.

Nsoatreman FC announces the appointment of Maxwell Konadu as head coach

19Jul

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Nsoatreman FC announces the appointment of Maxwell Konadu as head coach

Ghana Premier league side Nsoatreman FC has announced the arrival of Maxwell Konadu as the team's new head coach. The former Legon Cities gaffer Maxwell Konadu officially joins the Sunyani based club after signing a-two-year-deal with them. He replaces Abubakari Mumuni Sokpari who has resigned from his post. Maxwell Konadu helped Legon Cities to beat relegation last season after tough run in the BetPawa Premier League. His arrival will serve as a big boost for Nsoatreman FC ahead of the new football season after a very tough season. Konadu has had stints with Kumasi Asante Kotoko, Wa All Stars, Black Galaxies and the Black Stars. He lead Ghana to clinch the WAFU Zone B Cup in 2017 in a tournament held at the Cape Coast Stadium in Ghana. He has also won the Ghana Premi...

Ghana’s Alfred Lamptey versus Filipino Richard Pumicpic on Saturday in Dubai Studio City

19Jul

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Ghana’s Alfred Lamptey versus Filipino Richard Pumicpic on Saturday in Dubai Studio City

Its happening on Saturday in Dubai, as Ghana’s world title hope, the highly rated Alfred Lamptey, alias ‘The Bukom Bomber’ as well as ‘Showtime’ takes on Filipino veteran, Richard Pumicpic. The undefeated Lamptey, the pride of Bukom is putting his unbeaten record and world title credentials on the line this Saturday, July 22 at Dubai Studio City. He is managed by Mr. Alex Ntiamoah Boakye and other foreign partners. The bout is an undercard of Dickes versus Sosa IBO world championship under auspices of Disrupt Promotions.

Ghana’s Coach Albert Arthur Gains ITF level 3 Certificate

19Jul

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Ghana’s Coach Albert Arthur Gains ITF level 3 Certificate

Two time Ghana's Billie Jean King Cup coach Albert Arthur has been upgraded from ITF level 2 to level 3 by International Tennis Federation (ITF) and Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) license B certificate by the Association of ATP coaches led by Coach Alberto Castellani cementing Ghana's reputation in tennis coaching development. The coaching event was organized by the Tunisia Tennis Federation with support from the ATP coaches Association at Hamamet Tunisia. The award places coach Albert Arthur as the first Ghanaian to attain this coaching level. Speaking to ghanatennis.org Mr. Albert Arthur expressed his happiness in achieving this, now back in Ghana and is hoping the federation can organize a summary training to help more local coaches. He could as...