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Bayern lose to Werder Bremen to slip off Bundesliga summit

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Harry Kane moved to Bayern Munich to win trophies – but that dream is in jeopardy, at least in his first season, after the champions slipped seven points off the Bundesliga summit with a 1-0 defeat at home to Werder Bremen. Mitchell Weiser scored the only goal of the game.

Bayern Munich arrived back from the winter break with a case of the blues as they fell to a 1-0 defeat at home to Werder Bremen.

The visitors thought they had opened the scoring midway through the first period as Justin Njinmah raced through one on one after a quick turnover. However, after a VAR review goal was disallowed for a foul in the build-up and Bayern could count themselves lucky.

A frustrating first half ended level as Bayern struggled to find their rhythm and create any real opportunities.

After the break the game continued in a similar fashion as Bayern dominated the ball but looked toothless in front of goal.

The 32-time winners now find themselves seven points adrift of Xabi Alonso’s Leverkusen. Credit: eurosport.com

Salahless Egypt face Cape Verde

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Egypt will be without injured Salah

Egypt will look to secure a place in the knockout stages of the Africa Cup of Nations when they face off against Cape Verde. For Egypt, the major talking point is around the exclusion of Salah, who sustained an injury against Ghana in the last match and is expected to miss at least the next two matches for Egypt, provided they qualify from the group.

With both matches in Group B kicking off simultaneously, the Pharaohs will see this as a must-win fixture, having only managed to earn two points from their opening two matches in the competition.

Egypt have struggled to make an impact in the tournament thus far and it began when they played to a 2-2 draw against group outsiders Mozambique and recorded another 2-2 draw against Ghana.

The Pharaohs are now in a precarious position as they could find themselves knocked out of the competition if they lose here and one of Ghana or Mozambique win the other match in the group.

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Win over Guinea-Bissau could seal top spot for Nigeria

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Nigeria skipper William Troost-Ekong

Guinea-Bissau seek to avoid a fourth consecutive Africa Cup of Nations group stage exit when they take on Nigeria at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium on Monday.

Djurtus cannot end in the automatic qualification spots after losing to Ivory Coast and Equatorial Guinea but could progress as one of the best third-placed sides by defeating unbeaten Nigeria in the final round of matches in Group A. Guinea-Bissau’s AFCON 2023 prospects appear bleak after losing 4-2 to in-form Equatorial Guinea on Thursday, leaving them on the brink of elimination.

As for the Super Eagles, the three-time winners must not rest on their laurels heading into Monday’s decisive encounter to secure qualification.

Defeating Ivory Coast 1-0 in front of a partisan crowd has put Peseiro’s men in the driver’s seat, as four points should be enough to ensure passage to the first knockout round.

While victory could seal top spot for the Super Eagles, the African giants must find their scoring boots, having squandered a glut of high-value chances in the draw with Equatorial Guinea.

Nigeria should avoid complacency after beating the tournament hosts to secure a routine victory over Guinea-Bissau to end top of Group A.

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Ghana, Mozambique in ‘do or die’ encounter

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Mohammed Kudus

Group B at the Africa Cup of Nations will draw to a close this week and Ghana will be looking to keep their qualification hopes alive when they face Mozambique at Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara on Monday night.

Ghana are staring down a second consecutive AFCON group-stage exit, currently in third place in the group and level on one point with their opponents in this match, who are at the bottom of the group standings.

Ghana

Ghana were sent crashing out of the tournament two years ago when they finished bottom of their group, and they will end at the foot of Group B this year if they lose this crunch match.

The Black Stars got their tournament underway in the worst way possible as they found themselves outplayed by group leaders Cape Verde.

Matchday two against Egypt brought out a better performance from Chris Hughton‘s side, who went into the match as the underdogs, but despite taking the lead twice, they were unable to hang on and had to settle for a share of the spoils.

That result marked Ghana’s sixth consecutive AFCON match without a win, which is their longest-ever winless run during their over six-decade history in this competition.

A win over Mozambique will give Black Stars four points, which will almost certainly be good enough to finish as one of the best third-placed teams.

Mozambique

Mozambique have had to wait 12 years to return to the AFCON, having failed to qualify for the last six editions, and the requirements for them to remain in the competition are exactly the same as their opponents in this match.

However, history is certainly not on the Mambas’ side since they have never won a group-stage match in an AFCON, losing 12 and drawing two of their 14 matches over five tournaments, including this one.

Prediction

Ghana would have got some much-needed confidence from their performance against Egypt last week and the return of Kudus has given them a genuine attacking threat at the top end of the pitch. Mozambique will certainly not back down here, but we are backing the Black Stars to get the victory they need in this one.

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Ivory Coast to avoid another embarrassing defeat against in-form E. Guinea

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Hosts Ivory Coast look to avoid another embarrassing defeat when they take on in-form Equatorial Guinea at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium today.

The Elephants suffered a damaging 1-0 loss in their second Group A fixture against Nigeria to leave the home side in a precarious position before battling high-flying Nzalang Nacional, who secured a rip-roaring triumph over Guinea-Bissau in round two. With four points already secured from two games, Equatorial Guinea need a point from Monday’s clash to secure a spot in the first knockout round.

After a disappointment defeat against the Super Eagles of Nigeria in the host nation’s second game, losing to the Equatoguineans would be a disaster. While a draw could see the Elephants progress in any capacity, it is not expected to appease a disappointed home support, who left Ebimpe in low spirits after Nigeria’s win.

Despite the undoubted home support, Equatorial Guinea could nick a point against an Ivorian side that went down in many observers’ estimation after a disappointing defeat to Nigeria.

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Wontumi’s blooper riles Ashanti youth – They want him banned from entering Manhyia

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Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi)

The Ashanti Regional chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr. Bernard Antwi Boasiako, alias Chairman Wontumi, has incurred the wrath of members of the Ashanti Youth, Market Queens and traders in Kumasi.

Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II

They are jointly calling for the banning of the party chairman from entering Manhyia Palace and any other palace in the Ashanti region.

They are angry with Chairman Wontumi, the self-styled ‘Governor’ of Ashanti, for allegedly making disparaging remarks about the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.

Chairman Wontumi is said to have said at the NPP parliamentary primaries vetting recently that he would challenge Otumfuo on any issue if he (Wontumi) disagreed with the Asante King.

Market traders waving the Ashanti miniature flag in solidarity at the meeting

In the heated argument with Otumfuo’s Brempon, Nana Kwaku Duah, who is Chief of Kokoso, which put the vetting process on hold for about 30 minutes, the outspoken NPP Chairman allegedly stated that he has created his empire in Ashanti region and had his own police and military and, therefore, could “speak his mind to Otumfuo if he disagreed on an issue with him (Otumfuo)”.

Mr. Antwi Boasiako has since denied challenging Otumfuo’s authority and alleged claims of building his kingdom in the Ashanti region in a voice audio.

Mr. Amaning Kwarteng, Spokesperson of the group, at a press conference in Kumasi, yesterday, however, appealed to Manhyia Palace to ban Chairman Wontumi from entering the Palace until he has rendered an unqualified apology to the Asantehene and Asanteman.

They also called on all paramount chiefs and sub Chiefs  who pay allegiance to the Golden Stool not to give  audience to Chairman Wontumi at the various palaces for  the  grossly  disrespecting the  Golden Stool.

Amaning Kwarting addressing the meeting in the presence of market queens

The angry youth cautioned that Ashanti Kingdom is bigger than the New Patriotic Party and that as the regional chairman, Wontumi is no bigger either, describing him as arrogant. They also called for the resignation of Wontumi as party chairman in the region to consolidate the electoral fortunes of the party.

The Ashanti Youth, supported by market Queens and traders also cautioned government officials and party executives not to include Chairman Wontumi to join their entourage to visit the Manhyia Palace.

The youth group thanked Nana Kwadu Duah, Kokosohene, for exposing Wontumi’s alleged ill remarks.

Meanwhile, the governing New Patriotic Party National executives are planning to meet the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II in person to have the matter resolved.

I don’t want bloodshed at Kade –Osabarima Agyare Tenadu II

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Kadehene Osabarima Agyare Tenadu II (l) and his legal representative Nkrabeah Effah Dartey (r) seated at the news conference

The Kadehene, Osabarima Agyare Tenadu II, says he does not want any blood to be shed in his traditional area because of the chieftaincy dispute. He has, therefore, called on authorities to ensure that law and order prevail in the Eastern Region town.

These Authorities include the Eastern Regional Minister, the Regional Security Council (REGSEC), the Chief Justice, Attorney General, Minister of Defence, Minister for Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Minister for National Security and Speaker of Parliament among others.

It would be recalled that on December 21, 2022 the National House of Chiefs in the Eastern Region entered the name of Asaretwe II into the Register of National House of Chiefs as Chief of Kade.

Following the decision, Osabarima Agyare Tenadu II, the Chief of Kade, who was being removed per the House of Chiefs judgement, challenged the decision and promptly filed a Notice of Appeal at the Supreme Court and followed it up with a “Motion of Stay of Execution” at the very same judicial Committee of the National House of Chiefs.

The legal effect of those two processes is to put an ice on the decision of the National House of Chiefs Judicial Committee.

Addressing a news conference at his palace at Kade on Wednesday, this week, Osabarima Agyare Tenadu II referred to a ruling by a High Court in Kumasi and emphasised the significance of legal processes.

“The Court ruled that, the decision of the National House of Chiefs to enter the name of Asaretwe in the National Register of Chiefs as new Kadehene (Chief) was tainted with ‘illegality’.

The Court said the act was also ‘procedurally improper, unfair, unreasonable and same was in breach of natural Justice’, he said.

The High Court, as a result, granted an order of injunction restraining the National House of Chiefs (NHCs), its agents, assigns and workmen, from entering the name of Asaretwe II in the National Register of Chiefs, as Chief of Kade.

The Kadehene emphasised that, “it’s running up to three years, but the reasons to delay him have not been given; thereby disabling the Supreme Court from acting on the appeal.”

He, however, called for peace to prevail because he does not “want a single drop of blood to be shed in Kade over Chieftaincy”

“I am the valid sitting legal chief of Kade. It is not proper nor lawful for Twum Barima Otibu Asare, Yaw Berchie Darko Ampem Yaw Danso and their followers to disturb the peace in Kade,” he said.

Mr Nkrabeah Effah Dartey, Counsel for Osabarima Agyare Tenadu II, who also addressed the media, highlighted his legal standing as the rightful Chief of Kade, stressing that he will continue to carry out his functions as Kade Chief and will not tolerate any stampede to his authority.

“Africa’s problem is not money” -Dr. Sam Adeyemi

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Pastor Dr. Sam Adeyemi, CEO of Global Leadership Consulting and founder of Daystar Christian Centre-Nigeria, has urged African leaders to seek the good in others and prioritise African citizens in everything they do.

He explained that when leaders begin to place value on the life of an African and places them first, they will implement policies and programmes that will benefit all without discrimination.

“Africa’s problem is not finance, Africa is where it is because most leaders do not place enough value on human life,” he lamented.

Dr. Adeyemi, added that “Most African leaders do not believe that the average African deserve better and that’s why its development is slow and often discriminatory.”

Speaking as the Guest Speaker at the 2024 Jospong Leadership Conference, on the topic “Inclusive Leadership”, on Tuesday, January 15, 2024 at the Pentecost Convention Centre, at Gomoah Fetteh, Dr. Adeyemi urged African leaders to love without discrimination.

“Africa’s problem is not money but lack of love,” he emphasised.

He mentioned that one of the characteristics of an inclusive leader is one who cares for others.

“Love is the essence of inclusive leadership in the relationship of a leader-follower since it remains the foundation and delivers solid business results,” he stressed.

He said as an African, he understands the many things that divide the continent and practically incapacitate its capacity to innovate, create and take its rightful place in the world.

“Let’s treat every man with the same dignity,” he challenged African leaders.

Touching on the characteristics of a great leader, he noted that leaders must be willing to admit weakness.

He said “leaders are not perfect and admitting mistakes rather builds trust in the followers.”

He commended the Jospong Group for organising such conference for its staff.

“It seems normal but it’s absolutely phenomenal for an African institution to organise leadership conference for its staff,” he lauded the company.

Mr. Edward Ato Sarpong, a business and leadership consultant, taking his turn to speak at the conference identified five enablers to make change happen in any given society.

Using the ‘APPLE’ analogy (Anger, Pressure, Possibilities, Learning and lessons and Environment) he noted that before change could happen, the change seekers must be angry and must exert pressure to see a change.

He advised management of the Jospong Group to create the enabling environment that encourages positive change.

“An organisation is doomed if change only comes from the top,” he advised.

The 11th edition of the Jospong Leadership Conference drew participants mainly leaders and staff both of the Jospong Group of Companies. Others also joined online from across the country.

The theme for the 2024 Leadership Conference: “Driving Business Excellence through Innovation, Sustainability and Empowerment,” was unveiled with a clear message that innovation is crucial for achieving the Group’s vision of becoming a leading business in Africa.

The Jospong Academy’s role in designing innovative learning programmes has been critical to the growth of the conglomerate.

 

11 defect from Obour’s camp to join incumbent MP’s campaign

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One of the defectors from Obour's camp

The dream of Hiplife Artist and Managing Director of Ghana Post Company Limited, Bice Osei Kuffour, popularly known as Obuor, to win the Asante Akim South parliamentary primary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has hit a snag, as eleven (11) of his Zonal Campaign Coordinators have defected from his camp.

They have joined forces with the incumbent Member of Parliament (MP) of the area, Kwaku Asante Boateng, who is seeking re-election to represent the constituency in the Parliament of Ghana, on the ticket of the UP tradition, for the fourth time.

Another defecto speaking

Among the eleven are Christian Agyei-Kusi (alias Nana Oboanipa) and Nana Otutuatuo, who were representing the Juaso zone; Samuel Ashaley of Yaw Barima Electoral Area and Tanko Saani, both representing the Komeso zone; Anku of Pra River-Formanso and Kyei Felix of Muramura, both representing the Nnadieso zone.

The rest are Eric Darkwa of Bompata and Azuma Peter, representing the Bompata zone and James Agyen and Asankare Tailor, representing Asankare zone.

The 11 publicly announced their defection from Obuor’s campaign team on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 during the campaign launch of Boateng.

The defectors mounted the podium and recounted how Obour had promised them various incentives during the previous primaries, but failed to deliver on those commitments.

They, therefore, openly declared their support for the incumbent MP, emphasising the trust and reliability they associate with him.

The defection of the 11 presents a big blow to Obour’s campaign as he and the rest of his campaign team members would have to regroup and re-strategise on the way forward.

The move also adds to the substantial advantage of the incumbent MP to be re-elected to represent the constituency a fourth time on the ticket of the NPP.

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Volta NPP ready to match NDC Boot-for-Boot

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Presidential Candidate of NDC addressing VRHC (left is Togbe Patamia and Togbe Afede

The ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has vowed to match the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) boot-for-boot in the Volta Region, the latter’s stronghold.

According to the Volta Regional Secretariat, the party is adequately prepared to considerably increase the number of presidential votes in the region.

Addressing the media at a soiree in Ho, the Volta Regional Chairman of the NPP, Mr. Makafui Kofi Woanya, said the plan is to increase the fortunes of the NPP in the region for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to win the 2024 general election and to enable him to continue with the development agenda of the government.

The regional leadership of the NPP said the Volta region could no longer be said to be the stronghold of the NDC, as the party lost control over the area.

Therefore, the NPP would take advantage of the situation to educate the electorate to appreciate the need to vote for the NPP, as the party that brings more development to the people.

The NPP said it would surprise the NDC again in the region in the pending general election by winning more seats, in addition to the Hohoe Constituency.

The party intends to demonstrate to the NDC that the people of the Volta region have changed for the better.

Mr. Woanya observed that the NDC used propaganda over the years, which made the people of the region always vote for them.

On the contrary, he argued that it was becoming increasingly clear to the electorates in the region that they had been deceived for far too long.

The NPP Regional Chairman assured the NDC that campaigns for the 2024 general election would be based on facts and figures in terms of developments in the region.

The party says the era of ethnic politics, which the NDC used to deceive the people of the region for votes over the years is over.

Mr. Woanya said the NDC had no campaign message for the electorate, adding that in the history of democratic governance, the umbrella party could not boast of any social intervention programme as compared to the NPP.

He cited the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), capitation grant, school feeding programme, and many more under former president J.A. Kuffour and Free Senior High School, among others, under President Akufo-Addo.

According to the NPP Chairman, the party was more united in the region and that will serve as a weapon that will help in the campaign activities, carry along floating voters and ‘break the eight’.

Mr. Woanya explained that the election of Dr. Bawumia as the presidential candidate of the NPP has deflated NDC propaganda that the NPP is an Akan party.

The Volta Regional Secretary of the NPP, Mr. Pope Yevoo, commended the role of the media in the development of the region and the country in general.

He reminded media practitioners to offer equal opportunities to political parties, particularly the NPP and the NDC, with an emphasis on radio stations in the region.

Mr. Yevoo said it was unfortunate that some radio presenters in the Volta region have failed the people in the region during their programmes, because instead of educating their listeners they tend to support the NDC to deceive the public on issues that the radio hosts needed to correct.

The Regional Secretary, therefore, urged radio presenters to educate the public on issues that the NDC tried to throw dust in the eyes of the people to enable them to make an informed choice, as to which political party they would vote for in the 2024 general election.

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