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King Paluta Pops Champagne Over BECE Question
Ghanaian rapper Thomas Adjei While became part of school test history when officials used his hit song Aseda for exam questions. Students taking the Basic Education Certificate Examination found questions about the musician during their Creative Arts paper Tuesday. The test asked young people to name two social problems that King Paluta addresses through his popular track. Officials wanted students to think about how music connects with real community issues. King Paluta posted excited messages on social media after hearing about the exam question. The artist said he planned to celebrate with champagne because of this special recognition. His song Aseda recently won Song of the Year at the 2025 Telecel Ghana Music Awards ceremony. The...
Golden Kick Coach Eyes Premier League Crown
Golden Kick FC coach Fiifi Parker Hanson wants to lead a Premier League team within five years. The young trainer earned praise after taking his lower division club to the MTN FA Cup final. His team lost 2-1 to Asante Kotoko during Sunday's championship match. Parker Hanson told Asempa FM that coaching top-flight soccer remains his biggest dream. The coach believes several Golden Kick players could compete at Ghana's highest level. He thinks these athletes have enough talent to join Premier League squads if teams give them chances. Parker Hanson guided his club through an impressive cup run that surprised many soccer fans. The final appearance brought national attention to both the coach and his players. Parker Hanson wants officials...
Golden Kick Coach Hails Unlikely Cup Final Ride
Golden Kick FC coach Fiifi Parker Hanson feels proud about reaching the MTN FA Cup final. His team lost 2-1 to Asante Kotoko during Sunday's championship game at University of Ghana Sports Stadium. The lower division club impressed fans with their exciting playing style throughout the tournament. Parker Hanson told Asempa FM that making the final was a major accomplishment for his players. The coach revealed his team focused on their tactics rather than studying Kotoko before the match. Golden Kick did not watch any Asante Kotoko games during their preparation period. Parker Hanson wanted his players to concentrate on executing their game plan perfectly. The strategy nearly worked as Golden Kick scored a beautiful free kick goal to tie...
Mudryk Drug Bust Could Cost Chelsea Winger His Career
Chelsea player Mykhailo Mudryk faces serious drug charges after failing a routine test. The Football Association officially charged the Ukrainian winger on Wednesday for breaking anti-doping rules. Mudryk could receive a four-year ban if officials find he intentionally used banned substances. The 24-year-old has not played since November 28 and remains suspended from all team activities. Mudryk expressed complete shock when the failed test became public in December. He strongly denied ever knowingly taking any prohibited substances during his career. Chelsea supported their player and promised to investigate what caused the positive test result. Manager Enzo Maresca said the club trusts Mudryk and believes his version of events. The...
Kotoko Dazzle Otumfuo with FA Cup Glory
Asante Kotoko players brought their FA Cup trophy to meet their royal patron after winning the championship. The team visited Otumfuo Osei Tutu II on Wednesday to show him their tenth cup title. Kotoko beat Golden Kick FC 2-1 during Sunday's final match at University of Ghana Sports Stadium. Kwame Opoku scored twice for the Porcupine Warriors to secure victory. Golden Kick matched Kotoko's early goal with a brilliant free kick from Bless Ege before halftime. The game stayed tied until Kotoko earned a penalty kick late during the second half. Opoku calmly scored the winning goal from the penalty spot under coach Karim Zito. The team returned to Kumasi on Monday and prepared for their royal presentation. Interim Management Committee...
Rahman Rips Into GFA Over League Chaos
Soccer player Baba Rahman wants Ghana's football leaders to make smarter plans for their national league. The defender thinks the Ghana Premier League could match other top African competitions with better management. Rahman plays for PAOK and represents the Black Stars national team. He believes the domestic league has strong potential that officials are wasting. Rahman told reporters that Ghana has plenty of skilled players competing every week. The problem happens when local teams try to play against clubs from other African countries. Ghanaian teams often lose these international matches despite having good talent. The defender says poor planning and weak organization cause these failures. The left-back thinks better management...
Ronaldo Throws Trump a Peace Jersey Curveball
Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo gave a special gift to President Donald Trump during the G7 Summit in Canada. The Portuguese player signed his national team jersey with a message about playing for peace. European Council President António Costa delivered the shirt to Trump on Ronaldo's behalf. The gesture aimed to promote unity during Middle East tensions between Israel and Iran. Trump held up the jersey during a media appearance and read the peace message aloud. International news outlets covered the story widely across different platforms. Social media users shared mixed reactions ranging from praise to jokes about the gift. The jersey carried Ronaldo's hope that sports can bring countries together during difficult times. Costa has...
Ghana Braces for U20 WAFU Cup Football Frenzy
Ghana will welcome seven West African countries for the 2025 WAFU B U20 Boys Cup after organizers changed the dates. The soccer tournament moves to July 10 through 23 following an earlier delay. Officials from the West African Football Federations Union announced the new schedule to all member nations. Teams and event planners receive extra time to prepare for the competition. The WAFU B organization sent official notices to each participating federation about the revised timeline. Member countries must make proper arrangements to ensure their teams can compete successfully. The union thanked everyone for their patience during the scheduling changes. Officials want all parties to support youth soccer development across the West African...
MultiChoice Ghana Delivers Instant Free Upgrades
MultiChoice Ghana will give customers better television packages for the same price they already pay. The company wants to help people during tough economic times and provide great entertainment value. Managing Director Alex Okyere said subscribers automatically move up to the next level package without paying extra money. People who buy the DStv Compact package for 380 cedis will receive the Compact Plus package worth 570 cedis instead. This upgrade saves customers 190 cedis on their monthly bills. The special deal called Apicki and We Got You starts Monday June 16 and ends July 31. DStv decoder prices dropped from 169 cedis to just 89 cedis before the FIFA Club World Cup begins. Customers save 80 cedis when they buy new equipment...
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