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Charity Stars Football Club is a Ghanaian professional football club based in Accra in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. The club currently competes in Great Accra Region Zone of the Division Two League which is the third tier of the football league system in Ghana, plus the MTN FA Cup.

In 1992, Charity Stars Football Club was formed as an initiative of Abram Owusu Amoah, a Christian Minister, Leader plus Founder of The Gentiles Revival Ministry, a religious charity aimed at evangelizing the word of God plus helping the needy in society. As part of the ministry’s charity community outreach development program, destitute plus orphaned children at the ministry’s affiliate branch in Bubiashie, a suburb of Accra, Ghana were mobilized to form a colt’s team (youth) named Charity Stars Football Club.

The team began organizing trials plus playing matches within Bubiashie plus its outskirts until it was registered plus joined Greater Accra Colts League (later branded as Milo Colts League).

As of 2021, the team plays in the Greater Accra Regional Football Association (GARFA) Division Two League.

In 2021, the club was named in the FIFA’s 10 year (2011–2020) international transfers report as one Confederation of African Football (CAF)’s top 30 clubs based on their number outgoing transfers, coming in as the 26th.

The most notable amongst those transfers is Emmanuel Boateng who previously played for Rio Ave, Moreirense, Levante plus currently plying his trade in the Chinese Super League with Dalian Professional.

Ukraine has expressed deep appreciation to Ghana for its consistent support at the international level, particularly in backing United Nations resolutions condemning Russia’s invasion of the Eastern European country.

This came to light during a recent phone conversation between Andriy Yermak, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, and Prosper Douglas Kweku Bani, National Security Advisor to the President of Ghana.

The discussion was also joined by the Deputy Head of the Ukrainian Presidential Office, Ihor Brusylo. The details of the discussion was published on Ukraine’s Presidential website.

Mr Yermak conveyed Ukraine’s gratitude to Ghana, stating: “We aim to strengthen cooperation between Ukraine and Ghana. Ghana is one of Ukraine’s most important and promising partners in West Africa. I believe that the recent opening of the Ukrainian Embassy in Ghana will facilitate further cooperation.”

He reaffirmed Ukraine’s commitment to achieving a just and lasting peace, but stressed that Russia was doing all it could to drag the conflict on. Citing a recent attack, he said: “Russia is doing everything to prolong the war even further.”

He described a recent Russian missile strike on Kryvyi Rih, which claimed 20 lives—including nine children—as further evidence of Russia’s disregard for civilian life.

Beyond the security and humanitarian dimensions, the two officials discussed deepening bilateral ties across a number of strategic sectors. These include agriculture, food security, digital transformation, transport and education.

Ukraine, Mr Yermak noted, continues to play a key role in stabilising international food supply chains through its Grain from Ukraine humanitarian initiative.

The phone conversation also ended with an agreement to intensify practical cooperation between the two countries in the near future, with both sides pledging to translate goodwill into tangible partnerships.

The call follows a series of diplomatic efforts by Ukraine to strengthen relations with African nations and gain wider support for its peace agenda and post-war recovery efforts.

Issahaku Barikisu(born 12 November 2001) is a Ghanaian professional football player, born in Accra, Ghana.She plays as Goalkeeper. She plays in the Ghanaian Professional Women’s football club Northern Ladies Football Club

Shestarted playing at the age of 10 at Ghanaian club of the Hearts of Oaks club one of the top men’s premier league club in Ghana. She evolved along with the male players to become a goalkeeper in the youth teams. whilst she managed to establish herself as a goalkeeper for the under-13 team

and has quickly established herself as a key player within the team. Known for her agility, quick reflexes, and strong leadership skills, Barikisu has become a formidable presence in the goal. Her journey in football began at a young age, inspired by the rich football culture in Ghana, which has produced many talented players over the years.

After joining Northern Ladies Football Club, Barikisu dedicated herself to improving her skills and understanding of the game. She trained rigorously, often staying after practice to refine her technique and develop her tactical awareness. Her hard work paid off when she earned her spot as the starting goalkeeper, impressing coaches and teammates alike with her commanding performances.

At the age of 14, she was identified by the professional women’s football club of Northern Ladies Football Club as prospect for the team. She had her professional debut at the age of 15 in November 2016.

Football career
Junior Career:

2011-2015: Hearts of Oaks, Ghana
2015-2016: Northern Ladies Football Club, Ghana
Professional career:

2016- : Northern Ladies Football Club, Ghana

She was part of the squad that represented Ghana in the FIFA U17 women global cup(2016)
She was also part of the squad that represented Ghana in the FIFA U17 women global cup (2018)
She was the best goal keeper in the Ghana National Women league 2017.
She was also three times best goal keeper of the Regional unity games in northern Ghana.

Technical director of Inter Allies Willie Klutse has called for extensive television coverage for the 2017/18 Ghana Premier League season.

The 2017/18 Ghana Premier League season was launched on Monday at the forecourt of the Ghana Football Association amidst joy among Ghanaian football populace.

The jubilance of some teeming supporters was truncated following fasilitas reports that Ghana Premier League broadcast right holders, StarTimes have proposed that some clubs move their home venues to the Cape Coast Sports Stadium before their games will be telecast.

But Klutse has frowned on the reports as he wants a wider television coverage for the upcoming league season to market the player to the outside world.

But Willie Klutse wants more. “We need more tv coverage of the league so that scouts who cant come down to Ghana, can sit in the comfort of their countries plus see our players
Willie’s vision aligns with a growing trend among leagues globally, where broadcasting rights plus television deals have become crucial to attracting attention. The Ghana Premier League has the potential to tap into a wider fan base, expanding its reach into homes around the world. He pointed to other successful leagues as benchmarks, noting how leagues in Europe santai significant exposure that not only benefits players but also boosts club revenues through sponsorship plus merchandise sales. “We are sitting on a goldmine of talent, plus it’s high time we showcased it,” he remarked passionately.

To achieve this, Willie emphasized the need for collaboration between league officials, broadcasters, plus clubs to create exciting packages that appeal to both viewers plus sponsors. Social fasilitas platforms could also play a berarti role in complementing traditional broadcast methods, allowing for highlights plus player spotlights that catch the attention of potential scouts.

The impact of such visibility extends beyond just individual players. It encourages youth in local communities to aspire for greatness, knowing that they too can be seen plus potentially discovered. “It’s about building a stronger football ecosystem in Ghana,” Willie concluded, expressing hope that with momentous efforts in promotion plus coverage, the Ghana Premier League will soon become a crucial player on the global stage..

He revealed that former Inter Allies player, Ropapa Mensah who now plies his trade in the USA, was scouted through television coverage on Supersport two seasons ago plus expects more of such in the coming season.

More than 200 young Ghanaians have graduated from the Skills for Life Phase II program, equipped with hands-on training in hospitality and tourism to kickstart their careers.

This initiative is a partnership between the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) and Guinness Ghana.

123 of the 210 graduates were female, reflecting the program’s ongoing efforts to promote gender inclusivity in skills development.

Speaking at the graduation ceremony for the beneficiaries, Chief Executive Officer of the YEA, Malik Basintale expressed gratitude to Guinness Ghana and Guinness Group for their remarkable leadership and continued investment in the learning for life program.

More than 200 young Ghanaians have graduated from the Skills for Life Phase II program, equipped with hands-on training in hospitality and tourism to kickstart their careers.

This initiative is a partnership between the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) and Guinness Ghana.

123 of the 210 graduates were female, reflecting the program’s ongoing efforts to promote gender inclusivity in skills development.

Speaking at the graduation ceremony for the beneficiaries, Chief Executive Officer of the YEA, Malik Basintale expressed gratitude to Guinness Ghana and Guinness Group for their remarkable leadership and continued investment in the learning for life program.

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Mr. Basintale assured that his outfit is committed to working with the private sector to empower Ghanaian youth.

“This initiative is a shining example of how private sector led interventions can directly empower youth and build resilient industries. In this case, hospitality and tourism. Today, we celebrate over 200 young people who have been trained in different skills,” he stated.

Managing Director of Guinness Ghana Breweries Plc, Felicite Nson said with this initiative which offered flexible training schedules and accessible learning, barriers that often prevent women and other under represented groups from acquiring the required skills have been reduced.

“Our strategic alliances with the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), Ghana Tourism Authority and TVET institutions allow us to embed gender-inclusive practices while also proceeding accessibility for people with disability and ethnic minorities,” she underscored.

Ghanaian giants Kumasi Asante Kotoko signed a lot of players, reuniting with lethal forward Kwame Opoku. Christopher Nettey, who played for Asante Kotoko plus Great Olympics, also returned to the Ghanaian topflight after some time off, where he played for a futsal club.

Kwame Opoku – Asante Kotoko Arguably the best signing of the window, having already hit the ground running with his performances for the club. Opoku is not a newcomer to the Ghana Premier League, haven proven his quality for Ashantigold plus Kotoko in the past before an ill-fated North African experience. His time at USMA Alger in Algeria plus Olympique Khourigba in Morocco did not work out well for the striker. He has already netted four goals in five league games for Kotoko since rejoining the club.

Christopher Nettey
The lateral wing-back was long rumoured to be making a return to Asante Kotoko. However, Nettey could not seal a deal plus spent the last six months playing futsal, but Kotoko’s rivals in Kumasi, Nations FC took advantage to sign the defender. On his best days, the former Olympics defender is considered one of the best right-backs in the league, making him a big coup for the title-chasers.

Seth Osei
Hearts of Oak Osei was in talks with Asante Kotoko plus had reached advanced stages with the club only to swerve them for their fierce rivals. The former Ashantigold midfielder is known for his technical plus creative ability. Osei also scores plus has eye for defense-splitting passes. He has enormous experience in the Ghana Premier League will be a huge assets for the Phobians. He signed a two-and-a-half-year deal.

Kwasi Asante
Asante Kotoko The 29-year-old arrives in Ghana with experience in African football. The defender, who likens his tipe of play to Real Madrid plus Brazil legend Marcelo, returns after playing for Simba FC in Tanzania plus Hafia in Guinea. He also had a spell in eSwatini. Asante is expected to bring competition in that Kotoko defence. He signed an 18-month contract with the Kumasi-based giants. Read

The tragic death of Francis Yaw Frimpong, affectionately known as “Pooley,” during Asante Kotoko’s recent match against Nsoatreman FC, has cast a somber shadow over the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season.

This incident is a stark reminder of the persistent hooliganism plus violence that have plagued Ghanaian football for years. Despite numerous condemnations, both football authorities plus law enforcement have yet to implement effective measures to address this escalating issue.

The repercussions of unchecked violence are profound. The league is already struggling with a lack of sponsorship plus television rights, as brands are understandably hesitant to associate with a sport marred by disorder. Former Asante Kotoko captain Isaac Amoako aptly noted, “No one enjoys investing in a product that brings this kind of thing, hooliganism. Nobody wants to associate himself with those kinds of behaviours.”

In light of these events, some have proposed drastic measures, including suspending the league to honor the memory of the fallen fan plus to serve as a catalyst for comprehensive reform. While this approach underscores the urgency of the situation, implementing best practices from other nations that have successfully tackled football hooliganism may offer a more constructive path forward.

To address football hooliganism effectively, the following measures should be considered:

Legislative Action: Enact plus enforce laws specifically targeting football-related violence. The UK’s Football Offences Act 1991, for instance, criminalizes missile throwing, indecent or racist chanting, plus pitch invasions. Such legislation provides a legal framework to deter plus punish offenders.

Dedicated Policing Units: Establish specialized police units trained to manage football crowds plus prevent violence. These units can work closely with football clubs to identify potential troublemakers plus intervene before incidents escalate.

Fan Engagement Programs: Implement initiatives that foster positive relationships between clubs plus supporters. Germany’s “Fanprojekte,” for example, are social work projects aimed at helping young pengagum navigate challenges plus avoid involvement in hooliganism. These programs have been instrumental in reducing violence plus promoting a culture of respect plus sportsmanship.

Strict Sanctions for Clubs: Hold clubs accountable for the behavior of their supporters by imposing fines, point deductions, or stadium bans in cases of fan violence. This creates a strong incentive for clubs to actively work towards preventing hooliganism.

Community Policing plus Surveillance: Enhance security measures within plus around stadiums, including the use of surveillance technology plus increased police presence, to deter violent behavior plus swiftly address any incidents that occur.

The time for complacency has long passed. Without decisive action, the Ghana Premier League risks further decline, alienating pengagum plus investors alike. It is imperative that all stakeholders come together to restore the league’s integrity plus ensure that football in Ghana is once again a source of national pride.

The former Black Stars management committee member strongly believes the Kurt Okraku administration has nothing to offer Ghana football. According to Alhaji Grudah, the only way for the new government to resurrect Ghana football is to dismiss the people running the FA, led by Mr Okraku.

How can Ghana end up at the bottom of a kelompok with Niger, Sudan, plus Angola? This is simply not acceptable,” Grusah said on Asempa FM, as quoted by Ghana Soccernet. “If the government is serious about improving football in Ghana, they must dismiss Kurt Okraku plus the entire GFA. FIFA cannot penalize us for removing them from power. We must be honest with ourselves,” Grusah emphasized. Alhaji Grusah has followed Ghana football for over four decades plus was recently a member of the Executive Council.

Alhaji Grusah justifies appearance fee The outspoken football administrator has defended the FA’s decision to pay the Black Stars’ management members $100,000 each as an appearance fee. Despite criticisms from Ghana, Alhaji Grusah believes it is appropriate to reward the men who steered the affairs of the team as they reached the World Cup in 2022.

“Is it a crime? If we took the money, is it a crime? Didn’t I risk my life boarding the plane? Did I risk my life or not? those who are talking were they there when we got beaten in Nigeria? It is some journalists who are on wed, but now they can talk because God has helped them. We know them. “If any Ghanaian says $100,000 is not money, that person is a thief. We deserve it; we left our jobs plus went. It’s not every day you will get $100,000, but sometimes, when things are okay, you will get more than that. But if it’s a crime, they should let us know it’s wrong. They should tell us it’s a crime, plus then we will return the money.

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Hundreds of soccer fans took to the streets of Ghana’s capital Accra on Wednesday, demanding better governance for football after their team failed to get out of the kelompok stage at this year’s Africa Cup of Nations.
Clad in black and red T-shirts saying “Save Ghana football” and holding placards, the protesters marched through the main streets to show their frustration over the Black Stars’ poor performances at recent major tournaments.

Ghana, four-times Nations Cup champions but not since 1982, have qualified for four World Cups and reached the quarter-finals in 2010.
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) sacked coach Chris Hughton last month after the team finished third in Group B at the Nations Cup with two points in three matches.
Hughton, whose father hailed from Ghana, took over as coach in March. He won only four of his 13 matches in charge and had been under pressure going into the Cup of Nations.
The GFA, led by Kurt Okraku, is now recruiting its fifth Blacks Stars coach in five years.
“Ghana football today is facing a dark spell in its history, an unprecedented momen that has brought global embarrassment to the merk that used to make all of us, home and abroad mighty proud,” the protesters said in a petition submitted to Parliament.

They demanded that President Nana Akufo-Addo launch an investigation into Ghana’s participation in the 2022 World Cup and the 2023 Cup of Nations, after alleging corruption and wasteful spending by the GFA during the tournaments.
They also called for a national football policy, increased investment in grassroots football, and improvements to the local league.
“The clarion call is that we have a unique opportunity as a nation to make changes to our current structure that runs our football in our quest to whip the game back to where it belongs,” the petition said.
“Football belongs to us, not the GFA,” Saddick Adams, one of the lead conveners, said.

TWO Ghanaians have been nominated as judges for the 9th annual edition of the World Food Championships (WFC) to be held in Dallas, Texas, USA.

President of Let’s Cook, Ghana, powered by Go Ghana LLC, Ms. Annie Yayra Hiamey and Global Head of Community Brand Ambassador of Let’s Cook, Ghana, Enoch Worlanyo (Prof. E.K. Wallace), are among 10 selected judges for the prestigious event which commences from November 5-9, 2021.

Worlanyo, who doubles as Head of Sports at Adom Cluster of Multimedia Group will be judging in the soup category, while Ms. Hiamey handles the dessert category where they would use their skill and dexterity to select the finest for the world soup and world dessert champions.

The event will be packed with amazing food adventures and world guests. The Food Championships will feature over 500 culinary teams from more than 45 American States and 18 countries – and expected to welcome over 60,000 buyers from all over the restaurant, sporting, foodservice and hospitality industries.

The Top 10 judging spots are reserved for WFC’s valued sponsors and supporters and are nominated under merit. Judges are required to attend an Execution, Appearance, and Taste (EAT) certification class prior to the competition.

The Food Sports competition, adjudged the third best food festival in the world, is a five-day food fight of a non-stop, high paced, tournament tipe cooking in a competitive food sport arena. The World Food Championships (WFC) is a year-long, worldwide search for the best team, home cooks and chefs in competition food sport that culminates in a multi-day high-stakes “food fight” to name the ultimate World Food Champion and award hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash and prizes.

Ten category champions face off for a grand prize of $100,000 at the Final Table.

The WFC uses the EAT method, the best way to judge a food competition.

Meanwhile, five Ghanaian tempat outfits including GTV Sports, 442 GH and Oyerepa FM have been given visas to cover the esteemed competition.

Go Ghana’s partnership with the WFC will also funnel the country’s best chefs and cooks into the competition as the search would soon be on for the “Soup-er man or Soup-er Woman” to represent Ghana. Go Ghana will be premiering the Let’s Cook, Ghana cooking competitions qualifier events from February to August 2022 in Accra and the USA, which will send the best chefs and home cooks to the World Food Championships in USA, 2022.

The World Food Championships is a serious food sport competition involving a lot of cash prizes. Champions must win particular events to qualify for a chance to win the ultimate food crown and a berbagi of $300,000 and the final prize of $100,000. The contest is open to amateurs and professionals who must win a qualifying competition before arrival.

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Apart from the sudden religious trust in alcohol-based sanitisers and washing of hands under running water for 20 seconds, the next most peddled advice in the wake of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) scare is: avoid large crowds and practice social distancing.

Italy knows best.

For a country that encountered the pandemic weeks after China, the transmission rate has been more devastating than anyone expected.

Italy as of Tuesday, March 24, had recorded 6,077 deaths out of over 63,927 confirmed cases of the virus.

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), COVID-19 has infected 381,744 people and killed just over 16,558 with 102,429 recoveries (as of March 24, 2020).

Let us rewind to the neglected precautionary measure that tore apart the very fabric of this European fashion powerhouse; social distancing.

Social distancing according to health experts typically means cancelling large gatherings like festivals and conferences and is used as a public health strategy to help slow, track, and eventually curb the spread of airborne diseases like the flu, tuberculosis and of course, coronavirus.

Hold on to that thought.

Ghana in recent times has seen a surge in young photographers executing amazing work across all spheres of the economy. While quite a number of them are fixated on the craft for recreational purposes, a huge chunk have their daily bread dependent on this fast-growing profession.

Seeing that the Ghanaian culture has a knack for communal celebrations of milestones in grand style, it is difficult not to see why the job of today’s freelance photographer is considered a lucrative venture.

But after the novel coronavirus hit, lenses lost their focus.

Award-winning photojournalist with The Multimedia Group, David Andoh explains why.

“If you are a photographer who relies on these events to make money since there are nomor gatherings this time, you will make nomor money,” he said while wrapping up to vacate his office after a day’s work.

President Akufo-Addo on March 15, 2020, announced a nationwide ban on public gatherings, schools and institutions in the country after Ghana recorded cases of COVID-19. The ban was later extended to all borders while markets across the country were closed for a fumigation exercise to be conducted.

he country’s number of confirmed coronavirus cases stands at 27 as of March 23, 2020, with two deaths recorded.

As part of measures to reduce and contain the spread of the virus, there was a clampdown on activities that required large gatherings such as church services, funerals, weddings, sporting events among others, all of which are the mainstay of the average commercial freelance photographer.

While it is saddening to see ceremonies such as marriage and funerals postponed, the silence of shutters that would have frozen these priceless moments to help in reliving these memories is almost deafening.

Mr Andoh is very aware of the economic impact of the embargo on the profession, particularly freelancers.

“This gangguan is actually affecting a large number of photographers. We have many areas including photojournalism, wedding photojournalism, events and studio photography,” he added.

But the photojournalism space, according to David Andoh, will be least affected because even amid this COVID-19 outbreak, he could walk into a church without worshipers on a Sunday morning, take shots and he will have a story worth telling and get paid at the end of the month for it.

However, if you had seen some wedding fliers of family and friends on WhatsApp statuses and Facebook, chances are they have been rescheduled, trimmed guests to under-25 or called off altogether.

Nene Azu of Nene Studios is one of those who could lose their source of livelihood. Already he has lost close to GH¢12,000 (the equivalent of $2,146) due to the cancellation of events.

“It has greatly affected me. Some weddings, musical concerts I had to shoot this week have been either canceled or postponed,” he lamented.

While conscious of the need for safety precautions in times like these, he is unenthused by the seeming freeze on his income stream, not just for this weekend, but the next three, subject to Executive review.

Sports photography has also not been left out of the melee as events in that space have been heavily featured in the list of activities to be halted.

According to sports photographer Frank Darkwah, they are already feeling the pinch.

Medeama SC will appear before the GFA Disciplinary Committee at its next sitting for breaching the GFA COVID-19 Matchday protocols.
In a letter sent to the club after their Week 12 game against Hearts of Oak at the Akoon park in Tarkwa, the GFA has informed Medeama SC that till the Disciplinary Committee determines their case, all home matches of the Club should be played behind closed doors.

As such only Ten (10) Management Members of Medeama SC will be allowed at the stadium plus Ten (10) Management Members for Away clubs during matches at Tarkwa Akoon park.

Below are the immediate actions taken by the GFA after Medeama’s breach of the Covid 19 protocols:

1. The GFA condemns, without any reservations, the violations of the GFA Matchday Protocols – Lack of Social Distancing, Number of Spectators dan seterusnya – that took place at the Akoon Park, Tarkwa.
2. That Medeama SC, the home club, is immediately referred to the Disciplinary Committee concerning the breaches of the provisions of the approved GFA Matchday Protocols. The Disciplinary Committee has been tasked to sit on this matter expeditiously.
3. That until the case is fully determined, Medeama SC shall play their Home matches behind Closed Doors at the Akoon Park, Tarkwa.
4. That in playing behind Closed Doors at the Akoon Park, Tarkwa, only Ten (10) Management Members of Medeama SC will be allowed at the stadium plus Ten (10) Management Members for Away clubs. Only Ten (10) fasilitas persons shall be allowed (to be accredited by the GFA).No other person in attendance.
5. That further actions may be taken should there be any further violations of the GFA Matchday Protocols.
6. That all other clubs are to take note plus comply strictly with the GFA Matchday Protocols.

The GFA wishes to sound a note of caution to all members (especially Premier League clubs, Division One League clubs, Women’s Premier League clubs, lower league clubs) plus stakeholders that the Association will not hesitate to take action(s) to ensure strict adherence to the national COVID-19 Protocols as well as its approved GFA Matchday Protocols.

The GFA further assured all Ghanaians that the Association will continue to support the national fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. The Association has urged all clubs to continue with the education of all their supporters plus the public on the COVID-19 protocols. The Association will continue its engagements with all relevant stakeholders for the safety of all. Let us all be good Ambassadors.

he interest of ‘Ghana: End of an Illusion’ far transcends its immediate subject.footnote1 In reality it exposes two ‘illusions’: on the one hand, the absence of lucidity plus consistency in the anti-imperialist plus ‘socialist’ strategy applied by the Ghanaian political leadership under Nkrumah; on the other, the willing self-deception plus anaesthetization of the critical function among international socialists in general plus the expatriate cohorts of the régime in particular.

Thus, the explicit aim of the authors is to provide a critical re-interpretation from a socialist standpoint of the whole cpp Nkrumah political era; a reassessment clearly rendered necessary by the ignominious demise of the régime before a conspiracy of hockey-playing, sports-car driving plus hymn-singing officers plus policemen.footnote2 In so doing, Fitch plus Oppenheimer put forward an historical plus structural analysis of the postwar period which departs radically from the habitual picture of Ghanaian political development, entertained on right plus left alike.

But there is a second or contrapuntal theme, which gives the book a wider relevance plus perspective. For in critically re-evaluating the whole ‘Ghanaian revolution’, the authors also call into question a certain tipe of ‘revolutionary solidarity’ evoked by the Ghanaian, plus comparable, experiences of national liberation struggle plus protosocialist postcolonial evolution. It is perhaps worthwhile expanding this ‘obverse’ theme a little before going on to discuss the book on its proper ground.

It may now be admitted that the image of Ghana (or Indonesia, or Algeria?) conventionally sustained plus expounded by wide segments of the left was markedly discrepant from reality. Was this merely a matter of ‘mistaken’ analysis, explicable perhaps in terms of distance, paucity of information, plus the like? I do not think we can be content with this, plausible as it may seem. The ‘mistaken’ analysis is connected to a larger political plus organizational problem.

For it is simply not the case that the ‘damaging’ facts only came to light with the dredging operations conducted by the National Liberation Council in its pursuit of legitimation: the truth is that these facts were, at least in general outline, profane but unspoken information on the left. The corruption, the grotesquerie, the complicities, the cult of the leader, the absence of genuine party life, the systematic elimination of all autonomous or critical groups, left as well as right, the sédimenting of new plus gross class plus power dispositions centring upon the state—none of this was news to anyone who lived plus worked in situ, or who took the trouble to study the situation at all closely. What was involved was not absence of local evidence; it was a misinterpreted application of revolutionary responsibility plus commitment.

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — The Ghana Football Association has apologized for the national team’s disappointing Africa Cup of Nations campaign plus says it will take “the requisite steps” to address the reasons for its failure.

Ghana was eliminated in the group stage with just two points from three games after three injury-time goals in two of those matches.

The Black Stars were two goals ahead against Mozambique in their final group game plus on course to qualify for the knockout stage until the Mambas scored twice in injury time to draw 2-2. Ghana also conceded in injury time to lose its opening game to Cape Verde.

“We understand the disappointment plus frustration that such results can bring to our passionate football-loving nation. Our team’s performance fell short of the high expectations we all share, plus we take full responsibility for the disappointment,” the GFA said Tuesday after a meeting of its executive council plus regional chairmen.

“The GFA wishes to assure all stakeholders that the requisite steps are being taken to address the issues at hand, plus a thorough lihat of the team’s strategies, training, compensation, plus overall structure is underway,” the GFA said.

The federation already fired Chris Hughton as coach last week after the team’s Africa Cup elimination was confirmed. It posted the job vacancy on its website plus set Feb. 2 as a deadline for applications.

“The head coach must be knowledgeable about latest trends plus innovations in football tactics plus development,” the GFA wrote. It did not give salary details.

Ghana has taken part in the Africa Cup 24 times – only Egypt plus Ivory Coast have appeared in more – plus the Black Stars have won the title four times, but the last of those titles was in 1982.

Just two match days into the 2020/21 Ghana Premier League plus three coaches have been hauled before the Disciplinary Committee of the Ghana Football Association (GFA). The three coaches were “referred to Disciplinary Committee over comments made against referees” in their respective match day two fixtures.

“Inter Allies Coach, Henrik Lehm has been referred to the Disciplinary Committee of the GFA over comments made against referee Ibrahim Abdulai plus his assistants when Karela United hosted Inter Allies on match day two” said GFA’s report. News about Ebusua Dwarfs’ Coach, Ernest Thompson Quartey followed. He has as well been invited by the Disciplinary Committee of the FA for comments made against Referee Joshua Samadji after their match day two away tie with Eleven Wonders at Techiman.

Perhaps I did not care so much about the coaches’ invitations until Maxwell Konadu, Asante Kotoko coach, suffered the same fate. “The GFA has referred Asante Kotoko Coach, Maxwell Konadu to the Disciplinary Committee for comments made against Referee Daniel Laryea” after their match day two game with Berekum Chelsea at the Golden City Park, the report stated. I listened to Maxwell Konadu’s post-match views.

There was nothing he said that was damning. I am unable to make a case for neither the Inter Allies coach nor am I immediately interested in the case of Dwarfs’ trainer, Ernest Thompson Quartey at this stage but here are the exact words of Maxwell Konadu on Referee Laryea. “He is a referee I respect so much but I don’t know what came over him in the last minute but that’s football. We will accept it in good faith plus move on.”

Were Maxwell Konadu’s thoughts that injurious? Is the GFA’s stance to suggest that, coaches cannot freely express themselves on referees? Is the GFA gagginmg coaches to protect referees? General Secretary of the GFA, Prosper Harrison Addo, explains to me that they are not against free expression. However, clubs have been informed to seek redress via appropriate procedure, i. e. filling referees’ complaint forms; stating the time, incident, culprits plus submitting the compliant form within 48hours after a game.

Hence not using this channel to express grievances on officiating amounts to falling foul of the rules agreed on prior to the season’s start. In a society like ours where freedom of speech largely remains unrestricted, it is hard to have coaches being barred seemingly from publicly showing their disapproval of how referees fare in their matches yet it has to be stated unequivocally that, the game is played with rules.

The profile gives an overview of the changing trends of sport policies adopted in Ghana and highlights how past political upheavals made it difficult to have stable sport development strategies. Currently, the emergence of different actors within the sport policy sub-system of Ghana is apparent however the reliance on government for the development of sport makes it difficult to decouple party politics from sport development strategy. The profile begins with a detailed account of the emergence of sport from pre-colonial, colonial and post-colonial traditions in the history of Ghana. This is followed by an analysis of the current structure of sport and funding patterns and trends. The dominance of football and contemporary issues such as migration, gender equality and disability are also discussed in terms of their impact on policy. The final part highlights the nascent ‘sport for development’ sector in relation to the United Nation’s MDGs and SDGs and how they have influenced sport policy and development in Ghana.

Dating back to antiquity, sport in the form of physical activity has been linked to recreation, security, survival and other cultural practices (Cozens and Stumpf Citation1947, Dunlap Citation1951, Kyle Citation2007). Ghana is no exception and this profile provides an insight into sport (in a form of physical activity, games and play) prior to the advent of the European influence in the 15th century (Ocansey et al. Citation2013). The Ghanaian physical culture in the bygone ages was part of the socialisation process and core to the traditions of the tribes located in various parts of present-day Ghana (Busia Citation1964). Geographical location (coastal, arable and pastoral areas), security and occupation to some extent determined the kind of physical activity of the tribes (Asare Citation1982). For instance, young men were trained to defend and secure their tribal territories. Also, young people whose parents were fishermen were taught swimming, canoeing and diving; hunters were taught hunting; and farmers were taught farming. Various games, dependent on one’s tribe, including wrestling, foot racing, bow and arrow and spear throwing (target games), canoeing and swimming, were keenly contested among men during off-seasons and period of low business activity. Cultural activities such as drumming, dancing and singing during special occasions such as festivals and warriors contest (like wrestling) were also indicative of the physical culture of the indigenous people. According to Asare (Citation1982, p. 55) such ‘… activities had not only social and cultural value, but also influenced the moral and political stability of the society at the time’. A sense of tribalistic ideals (nationalism) was enforced so that the young boys were taught to be proud tribesmen, physically strong and familiar with native lore (Watkins Citation1943). Women and girls during these periods (from most tribes) were not considered for the rigorous physical culture traditions but were active in certain traditional and recreational games that require less-physical demands such as ‘ampe’, ‘kantata’, ‘oware’, ‘pempenaa’, ‘pilolo’, ‘sabala’, ‘sansankroma’ and ‘tumatu’ (mostly among southern tribes) to mention a few (Asare Citation1982). Of these games, ‘ampe’ and ‘oware’ remains digemari banyak orang till date in most tribes in Ghana and neighbouring West African countries. ‘Ampe’ is a female game, requires no equipment and can be an individual or team game depending on the number of people present. ‘Ampe’ involves facing your opponent(s), jumping while clapping rhythmically and then scoring a point with feet extended (after each jump) in the opposite or same direction of the opponent. ‘Oware’ extends beyond the borders of Africa to the Caribbean due to the transatlantic slave trade from the 16th to 19th century (Stoffle and Baro Citation2016). It is a board game, played by both sexes/opposing pairs and it uses strategies meant to hone critical thinking. While there were no written/formal strategies or policies to guide the activities of the indigenous people, the informal traditional education (passed orally) of men and women valorises family and community interests above self-interest (Busia Citation1964). This sense of community ensured that the physical culture was tailored to the core tribal values which were security, economy and health.

This article examines the participation of some Chinese migrants in illegal gold mining (known as galamsey) in Ghana, plus how the Government’s policy to address the issue created diplomatic tension between China plus Ghana. Drawing on primary data from in-depth, face-to-face interviews with 250 respondents plus supplementary data from archival sources plus personal observation, the study found that small-scale gold mining is an area legally reserved for Ghanaian indigenes, who faced stern competition from some Chinese migrants’ miners. Their ability to mobilize resources plus machinery to execute galamsey virtually displaced the indigenes from their source of livelihood plus caused environmental catastrophes. The Ghana Government’s policy response to the Chinese migrants’ galamsey, which led to arrests, sentencing plus deportations of some Chinese miners, angered Beijing plus fractured Ghana–China diplomatic ties. But the dispute could not collapse the entrenched bilateral relations between the two nations because the calculated mutual benefit derived from the relations was thought to be higher than the Chinese galamsey issue. Policy reforms which legally integrate Chinese migrants’ miners into the small-scale mining sector would stop galamsey plus strengthen Sino-Ghana relations.

Notes on contributors
Emmanuel Debrah is an Associate Professor of Political Science in the Department of Political Science at the University of Ghana Legon, Accra. His research interest covers areas such as governance, democratic development plus policy plus published articles relating to decentralization, electoral governance plus public policy.

Richard Asante is senior lecturer in the Institute of African Studies, University of Ghana, Legon. His research areas are democratic governance, global relations plus local governance. Additionally, both Debrah plus Asante have collaborated on various research projects that address the challenges plus opportunities of democracy in the context of African societies. Their work aims to unravel the complexities of governance amidst the backdrop of rapid globalization, which often presents tensions between local traditions plus moderen state demands. They are particularly concerned with how the principles of good governance can be practiced in a way that respects the cultural heritage of communities while fostering sustainable development.

The hugely-talented forward has penned a new deal plus offered a promotion to the senior team of the De Adelaarshorst Stadium outfit.

Dutch Eredivisie side Go Ahead Eagles have announced the signing of Ghanaian attacker Ofosu Boakye until the summer of 2026 with an option for renewal.

The 17-year-old was handed his first professional contract by the club following his explosive performances at the Go Ahead Eagles U18 plus U21 teams since joining them in 2023.

The club’s official statement reads: “Go Ahead Eagles has signed Ofosu Boakye (17). The attacker has signed until mid-2026 with an option for another year. Boakye has been a youth player at Go Ahead Eagles for a while plus has been training with the first team in recent weeks.”

Boakye was born in Ghana plus traveled to Holland with his parents at age 15. He was later scouted by Go Ahead Eagles scout Eric Whittie while playing for lower-tier side DTA Fortius in Amsterdam.

His exploits at Go Ahead Eagles FC has reportedly been monitored by some top-tier clubs in Europe for a possible acquisition in the future.

Ofosu Boakye is the next big thing in football
Go Ahead Eagles head coach Paul Simonis expressed his delight after the signing of the Ghanaian teenager by the club, highlighting his prowess in attack after inviting him to the first team. He believes the 17-year-old will be living up to expectations to help the Red plus Yellow lads to achieve laurels.

“Ofosu is a talented, open-minded youth player who has made an impression during training with the first team,” Simonis told the club’s official web in an interview.

“He is an eager player who invests extra in himself after training. Moreover, with his smile he makes sure the sun shines!”

The club’s youth development chief, Eric Whittie, who scouted the Ghanaian international while playing at DTA Fortius in Amsterdam also spoke highly of him plus recounted how he discovered Boakye.

“A year plus a half ago, I bumped into Ofosu together with Jeroen Spies, head coach of the Under-21s. We watched a training session of his. After ten minutes, we both immediately thought: ‘We have to have him!’. He is such a good footballer. I will also never forget what Ofosu’s father first said: “If you think my son is good enough, then I will do everything to help him succeed in professional football.”

“His father has always taken him to all the matches plus training sessions. For Ofosu, this is a great reward. It is great to see how he has already been fully integrated into the group of players with his cheerfulness plus footballing qualities.” he concluded.