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Zackaria Fuseini Targets Black Stars Call-Up and Trophies After Joining Asante Kotoko
Asante Kotoko signed defender Zackaria Fuseini from Berekum Chelsea on a three-year contract. The 27-year-old player wants to earn a spot on Ghana's national soccer team. He also hopes to help his new club win championships during his time there. Fuseini believes joining Kotoko will boost his career to higher levels. The defender feels confident about his abilities and readiness for the challenge. Fuseini played 133 games for Berekum Chelsea before making this move. He gained experience playing for Ghana's under-23 team called the Black Meteors. The defender also spent time with Spanish club San Fernando CD to learn from international competition. He thinks his age and experience will help him succeed at Kotoko. Critics suggest he...
Asante Kotoko Signs Experienced Defender Zackaria Fuseini on Three-Year Deal
Asante Kotoko completed the transfer of central defender Zackaria Fuseini from Berekum Chelsea. The experienced player signed a three-year contract with the Porcupine Warriors. Fuseini expressed his excitement about joining the club during his introduction. He views this move as the perfect opportunity to advance his professional career. The defender hopes to earn selection for Ghana's national team through strong performances. Fuseini played 133 matches for Berekum Chelsea before making this transfer. The defender previously represented Ghana at the under-23 level with the Black Meteors. He gained international experience during a short period with San Fernando CD in Spain. Fuseini believes his maturity and experience will help him...
Black Queens Coach Praises Goal-Scoring Form Ahead of WAFCON
Ghana women's soccer coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren feels happy about his team's recent scoring success. The Black Queens defeated Malawi 3-1 last Saturday before beating Benin 4-2 on Wednesday. These wins help prepare the squad for the upcoming Women's Africa Cup of Nations tournament. The Swedish coach sees major improvements in how his players attack opposing teams. His squad has found the net seven times across both preparation matches. Bjorkegren noticed his team faced some difficulties during the first half against Benin. The players sent too many passes through the air rather than keeping the ball on the ground. This style of play gave their opponents better chances to compete. The Black Queens performed much better after changing...
Senegal Women's Basketball Team Trains in Dakar After US Visa Denial
The Senegal women's basketball team trains at home after America denied travel documents to 12 players and staff members. The squad practiced Wednesday at Marius Ndiaye arena in Dakar instead of traveling to the United States for preparation sessions. Team officials had planned a 10-day training camp with their American head coach before next month's tournament. The visa rejections came as President Donald Trump's administration tightens border controls across multiple countries. Senegal appears on a list of 36 nations that might face expanded travel restrictions. Captain Yacine Diop said the situation does not look good for America but remains beyond the team's control. The players wore their green uniforms during morning drills on...
MP Vincent Ekow Assafuah Petitions Mahama to Fast-Track Anti-Gay Bill
A lawmaker asked President John Dramani Mahama to fast-track legislation against LGBTQ activities after photos spread online. Vincent Ekow Assafuah represents Old Tafo constituency and sent his request Thursday. The images showed two South African men posing at Independence Square and the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum. Assafuah called their actions offensive to Ghana's values and traditions. He wants the president to treat this matter with extreme urgency. The parliament member described the incident as harmful to the nation's spiritual well-being. He believes quick action will prevent similar situations from happening again. Assafuah warned that delays might encourage more people to challenge Ghana's cultural beliefs. He asked Mahama to...
Lawyer Yaw Anokye Frimpong Urges Chief Justice Torkonoo to Resign Amid Removal Process
A lawyer from the Convention People's Party wants Ghana's suspended top judge to quit her job voluntarily. Yaw Anokye Frimpong believes Chief Justice Gertrude Esaaba Torkonoo should step down before officials finish investigating her case. The legal expert appeared on television Thursday to share his views about the removal process. Frimpong claims presidents who create investigation committees have already decided to fire the person under review. He thinks Torkonoo would help herself most if she leaves office before the final report comes out. The Chief Justice held a news conference Wednesday to discuss her concerns about the proceedings against her. Torkonoo said people have threatened her life and demanded her resignation during...
Seth Acheampong Calls Removal of Chief Justice Torkonoo a Political Script
A former government minister claims political forces drive efforts to remove Ghana's top judge from office. Seth Acheampong served as Eastern Regional Minister under the previous New Patriotic Party government. He believes officials coached people who filed complaints against Chief Justice Gertrude Esaaba Torkonoo. Acheampong spoke Thursday on Channel One TV about what he sees as planned attacks. The former minister warned that similar tactics could target current leaders when political control shifts. Acheampong described the removal process as a rehearsed performance with scripted elements. He thinks petitioners received guidance about what to write against the Chief Justice. The former minister expressed concern about dangerous...
Lawyer Martin Kpebu Calls for End to In-Camera Hearings in Ghana's Courts
A prominent lawyer wants Ghana to stop holding secret court hearings that keep the public away from legal proceedings. Martin Kpebu believes private hearings hurt democracy because citizens cannot watch judges make important decisions. The legal expert spoke Thursday on a television program about transparency problems with the current system. He thinks Ghana has changed over the past three decades and needs more open courts. Kpebu argues that secret hearings prevent people from holding judges accountable for their actions. The lawyer says democracy requires citizens to see how courts handle cases against government officials. He wants all proceedings involving judges to happen where reporters and citizens can observe the process. Kpebu...
Advocate Criticizes Suspended Chief Justice Torkonoo's Press Conference
Public interest advocate Rodaline Imoru Ayarna has criticized suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Esaaba Torkonoo for holding a recent press conference. Ayarna belongs to the Alliance for Revolutionary Change and believes Torkonoo made a serious mistake. She argues the Chief Justice damaged her relationship with the government through her public statements. Ayarna appeared on TV3's New Day program to share her concerns about Torkonoo's strategy. The advocate warns that Torkonoo may need government support for future career opportunities. Ayarna questions who would recommend Torkonoo for international positions after she attacks the government. She points out that countries typically require positive endorsements from home governments...
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