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Ashanti Gold SC Disassociates from Dr. Kwaku Frimpong, Acquires Kumasi City FC as New Path to Revival

17Sep

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Ashanti Gold SC Disassociates from Dr. Kwaku Frimpong, Acquires Kumasi City FC as New Path to Revival

Ashanti Gold Sporting Club (Ashgold FC) has announced a major step in its quest to restore top-flight football to Obuasi, officially distancing itself from former club president Dr. Kwaku Frimpong and unveiling Kumasi City FC as its new competitive vehicle. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the club’s leadership reaffirmed its commitment to rebuilding Ashanti Gold into a strong and competitive force in Ghanaian football, while clarifying two key developments. Disassociation from Dr. Frimpong The club confirmed that Dr. Kwaku Frimpong, popularly known as “Champion,” remains under a ban imposed by the Ghana Football Association (GFA). Management emphasized that Dr. Frimpong will have no role in the club’s current administration or public communications until his ban is lifted and ...

Helicopter Crash Ghana : Ghana Air Force helicopter crashes near Obuasi; 4 burnt beyond recognition

A Ghana Air Force Z9 helicopter carrying eight people has crashed and burst into flames shortly after takeoff from Accra this morning. Graphic Online has obtained a video footage showing the wreckage engulfed in fire with charred bodies visible at the scene. At least four bodies are burnt beyond recognition. The aircraft departed the capital at 0912 hours en route to Obuasi but lost radar contact and subsequently crashed. T The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) confirmed the incident in a statement, saying: "All efforts are being made to establish contact" before the wreckage was located. The statement was signed by Captain Veronica Adzo Arhin, Acting Director General of Public Relations. On board were three crew members and five passengers, whose identities and the purpose of the fligh...

8 dead in clash between small-scale miners and soldiers guarding AGA Obuasi Mine

A violent clash between small-scale miners and military personnel guarding the AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) Obuasi Mine has left eight people reportedly dead. Four vehicles were burnt in the confrontation in the Ashanti Regional town. The incident which occurred last night, has heightened tensions in the area. It is unclear yet what triggered the clash. This is a developing story. Watch videos below: Source: Myjoyonline.com