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Benjamin Asare is a good goalkeeper -Otto Addo

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Benjamin Asare

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has lavished praise on goalkeeper Benjamin Asare, describing the Hearts of Oak shot-stopper as “a really good goalkeeper” following his impressive rise to prominence with the national team.

Asare, 33, made his debut for Ghana in March during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chad and has since cemented his place as the team’s first-choice goalkeeper.

The former Great Olympics man has been in outstanding form, keeping five clean sheets in six appearances for the Black Stars.

Reflecting on Asare’s performances, Addo couldn’t hide his admiration for the goalkeeper’s consistency and command in goal.

“He’s really good. I think his strength is definitely on the line. Short blocking and on the line. There’s still room to improve, but I think he’s growing from game to game,” Addo told 3Sports.

The 49-year-old tactician also revealed that Asare’s determination during a key training session ultimately convinced the technical team to hand him a starting role.

“It was a close decision. The turning point was the last training when we invited him. He really trained well. He had this self-consciousness. He was pushing the players, organising, doing everything he could to win this training match. This really convinced us,” he revealed.

With Ghana set to make their fifth appearance at the World Cup next June, Asare is expected to retain his place between the posts as the Black Stars aim to make a strong impression on the global stage.

Ghana will discover their group-stage opponents for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on December 5.

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Court chases Businessman Kweku Aboagye over alleged fraudulent deal

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The Circuit Court 8 in Accra, presided over by His Honour Jojo Amoah Hagan, has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of a 50-year-old businessman, Kweku Aboagye, after he failed to appear before the court to answer charges of forgery of document and defrauding by false pretences.

The prosecution, led by Inspector Nego Dzigbordi, informed the court of the accused’s absence, when the case was called on Monday.

The judge subsequently issued a bench warrant for his arrest and ordered that the first count be amended before the next sitting.

The case has been adjourned to November 4, 2025.

The Charges

On the first count, Aboagye is charged with forgery of document, contrary to Section 159(a) of the Criminal and Other Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).

The prosecution alleges that on July 26, 2022, at Zongo Junction in Accra, the accused, with intent to defraud, forged a Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Customs Division allocation letter originally issued to one Akwesi Agyei, by superimposing his own name on the document, knowing it was not genuine.

On the second count, Aboagye faces a charge of defrauding by false pretences, contrary to Section 131 of Act 29.

The prosecution claims that in August 2022, at the same location, the accused fraudulently obtained GH¢85,000 from Akwesi Agyei under the pretext of securing an auctioned Mercedes Benz vehicle from the GRA.

Case Facts

According to the prosecution, the complainant, Akwesi Agyei, a trader residing at Mallam, was introduced to the accused through a mutual friend, Tanu, after Aboagye claimed he had direct connections with Auctioneers at the GRA, who could facilitate the purchase of auctioned vehicles.

Following this introduction, Agyei, acting on behalf of a friend interested in acquiring a car, met the accused at Tema Harbour, where Aboagye allegedly pointed to a Mercedes Benz C300 and claimed it was available through his contacts.

The parties agreed on a price of GH¢85,000, which was paid in two instalments — GH¢41,000 and GH¢44,000 — through Tanu.

Aboagye later provided what he claimed was an official GRA allocation letter and promised delivery of the vehicle within days. However, after receiving full payment, he failed to deliver the car or refund the money.

Investigations revealed that the document purportedly issued by the GRA was fake and the alleged customs officer to whom the accused claimed to have handed the money could not be traced.

The GRA Customs Division confirmed that the allocation letter did not originate from their office.

Police investigations further suggested that Aboagye had allegedly defrauded several other individuals using similar tactics.

He reportedly admitted receiving the money and pleaded for one month to refund it but failed to do so since 2022.

The case will continue on November 4, 2025, when the amended charge is expected to be presented.

 

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Maresca gets one-game ban for Liverpool celebrations

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Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has been given a one-match touchline ban after being sent off in the last-gasp win against Liverpool in the Premier League.

The Italian was shown a second yellow card of the game by referee Anthony Taylor for leaving the technical area to celebrate with his players following Estevao Willian’s 95th-minute winner against the reigning champions this month.

“It was alleged that the manager acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour during the fixture, which led to his dismissal around the 96th minute,” the Football Association said.

The FA said Maresca admitted the charge and accepted the standard penalty.

Maresca, who was shown a yellow card for dissent earlier in the game at Stamford Bridge, has also been fined £8,000.

It means he will not be in the Chelsea dugout when the Blues travel to the City Ground to face Ange Postecoglou’s Nottingham Forest on Saturday, with assistant coach Willy Caballero expected to deputise for the former Leicester City boss.

This will be Maresca’s second touchline ban since becoming a Premier League manager in June 2024.

The 45-year-old served his first suspension in April 2025 after picking up a third yellow card of the season while celebrating Pedro Neto’s 93rd-minute winner at Fulham.

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‘I love the country’ -Potter open to Sweden job

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Graham Potter

Former Chelsea and West Ham manager Graham Potter has expressed his interest in becoming Sweden’s next head coach.

Sweden sacked Jon Dahl Tomasson on Tuesday following a poor start to the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign that has left them sitting bottom of Group B with just one point from four games.

Potter, who was dismissed by West Ham last month after only eight months in charge, previously managed Swedish side Ostersunds from 2011 to 2018.

“I’m actually in Sweden right now, in my house in Sweden,” Potter told Swedish media outlet Fotbollskanalen.

“I’m between jobs and just left the Premier League.

“I’m open to anything, really, where I feel I can help. The job as head coach of the Swedish national team is fantastic.

“I have feelings for Sweden. I love the country and I love Swedish football. I have a lot to be grateful for towards Swedish football.

“So yes, it would be a fantastic opportunity for me, obviously.”

The Englishman, 50, guided Ostersunds from the fourth tier of Swedish football to its top division and also helped them lift the Swedish Cup in 2017.

He then managed Swansea City and Brighton before joining Chelsea in 2022 but was dismissed from his role at Stamford Bridge after seven months.

Former Denmark striker Tomasson was fired from the Sweden job after a 1-0 defeat against Kosovo on Monday.

Sweden – who have an all-star forward line of Liverpool’s Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres of Arsenal – drew with Slovenia and lost against Kosovo and Switzerland in their opening three group games.

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‘Now we’re at the World Cup, you want to come?’ – Otto Addo fires foreign-born players

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Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has revealed that he has been pursuing several foreign-born players to represent Ghana since 2021, but says some of them ignored his calls and turned down the opportunity.

Speaking to 3Sports following Ghana’s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Addo made it clear that players who previously declined invitations cannot expect an automatic place in the team now that the Black Stars have secured their spot at the tournament.

“We will look at each case one by one. There are players I have been chasing since 2021, who didn’t reply to our calls or want to come,” Addo said. “It’s a different thing if we haven’t approached you and now you want to come. But if we have been approaching you all the way and you said no, and now we are at the World Cup, so you want to come, that’s a different matter.”

The coach’s comments come amid renewed speculation linking England-born duo Callum Hudson-Odoi and Eddie Nketiah with potential switches to represent Ghana at the World Cup.

Addo, who has guided Ghana to back-to-back World Cup appearances, stressed that commitment and national pride will remain key factors in squad selection ahead of the tournament.

“I think Ghana should always have a certain pride. As a country, we need to check the commitment of each player. We have very good unity, and we don’t want to destroy it by bringing in players who don’t have commitment,” he added.

Ghana will learn their group opponents on December 5, 2025, when the World Cup draw is held in Washington, D.C.

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Baby Among Six Shot in Kwabenakwa After Chieftaincy Ruling Celebration

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Six people, including a months-old baby, have sustained gunshot injuries after a jubilant supporter opened fire indiscriminately at Kwabenakwa in the Obuasi East Municipality of the Ashanti Region.

The shooting incident reportedly occurred after a section of the royal family, involved in a long-standing chieftaincy dispute, won a court ruling in their favour. In a moment of excitement, the group took to the streets to celebrate — firing multiple gunshots into the air.

Eyewitnesses say one of the jubilants, identified as Kofi Cole, a relative of the victorious family, joined others in a Pragyia (tricycle) to celebrate, during which he allegedly fired several rounds, injuring six innocent bystanders.

Some of the victims and their relatives told reporters that they were going about their normal activities when stray bullets struck them unexpectedly. Among the injured is a baby said to be only a few months old.

The Assembly Member for Kwabenakwa, Mr. Charles Abu, confirmed the incident and described it as “a needless tragedy that could have been avoided.” He said he immediately rushed to the scene to help convey the victims to hospital and informed the police, who have since launched an investigation.

Police have reportedly begun a manhunt for Kofi Cole, who fled the scene after the incident.

Residents have since condemned the reckless gunfire and called on the authorities to ensure justice for the victims.

 

Court Discharges Hopeson Adorye Over Prosecution’s Delay

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Dansoman Circuit Court

The Circuit Court in Dansoman, presided over by Her Honour Halimah El-Alawa Abdul-Bassit, has discharged Hopeson Yaovi Adorye after the prosecution failed to pursue the case against him to its logical conclusion.

The court held that the case, which had been pending since May 2024, had suffered several adjournments at the instance of the prosecution despite advice sought from the Attorney-General’s Department.

According to the presiding judge, the accused person’s plea was first taken on May 23, 2024, after which the case was forwarded to the A-G’s office for guidance.

However, the matter saw no substantive progress and was repeatedly adjourned on June 26, July 31, October 9, November 28, 2024, and February 3, July 31, and October 15, 2025.

“In the circumstances, the case is struck out for want of prosecution, and the accused is accordingly discharged,” the court ruled.

Mr. Adorye, a former member of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) who has since joined the Movement for Change, was facing a charge of publication of false news, contrary to section 208(1) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).

He was accused of making statements in a viral video suggesting that he had engaged five individuals from the Volta Region to throw “dynamites” along the Ghana–Togo border to scare off people attempting to cross over to vote in the 2016 general elections.

The police said the comments were made during an interview on Accra FM’s “Citizen Show”, hosted by Nana Otu Darko.

Mr. Adorye, however, admitted in his caution statement that his comments were exaggerated, clarifying that “fire crackers” — and not dynamite — were used.

He was granted a GH¢200,000 bail with two sureties, one to be justified, and ordered to report to the police weekly while the case was ongoing.

 

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Health Authorities Warn of Rising Seasonal Influenza Cases in Ghana

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The Ministry of Health (MoH), through the Ghana Health Service (GHS), has alerted the public to a surge in seasonal influenza cases being recorded in parts of the country. Laboratory tests have confirmed the presence of Influenza A strains H3N2 and H1N1—viruses that form part of the seasonal flu group.

According to the GHS, the majority of cases have been detected in the Greater Accra, Central, Bono, and Eastern Regions, coinciding with Ghana’s annual flu season, which typically peaks during the cooler months of the year.

The announcement was contained in a statement issued by the Ghana Health Service via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, cautioning the public to remain vigilant and adhere to preventive measures.

The Service noted that symptoms of the flu include sudden fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, body aches, headache, and fatigue, adding that the virus spreads mainly through respiratory droplets from coughing, sneezing, or talking, as well as through contact with contaminated surfaces.

Health authorities have identified schools, dormitories, transport hubs, and markets as high-risk areas for rapid transmission.

Groups most vulnerable to infection include children and adolescents, particularly those in school, the elderly, pregnant women, and individuals with chronic illnesses such as asthma, diabetes, or heart disease.

The GHS has urged the public to seek medical care early if flu-like symptoms develop, and to stay home when unwell to avoid spreading the infection. Citizens are also encouraged to practice good hygiene, including regular handwashing, covering coughs and sneezes, disinfecting frequently touched surfaces, and wearing face masks in crowded spaces.

As part of the national response, the Ministry says it has enhanced surveillance and rapid testing at health facilities, updated treatment protocols for clinicians, and intensified public education campaigns through various media and community platforms. Regional health directorates have also been placed on alert to ensure swift intervention where necessary.

With schools reopening across the country, the GHS has called on school authorities, parents, and students to strictly adhere to the preventive measures outlined. The Service is collaborating with the Ghana Education Service (GES) to protect students and staff from possible outbreaks.

The Ministry of Health has assured the public that “all necessary measures are being taken to contain the rising flu cases” and called for continued cooperation from all stakeholders in safeguarding public health.

 

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GES Distributes Over 6.6 Million Sanitary Pads to Schoolgirls Nationwide

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The Ghana Education Service (GES) has distributed more than 6.6 million sanitary pads to schoolgirls across all 16 regions of the country, in a major nationwide initiative aimed at promoting menstrual hygiene and keeping girls in school.

This was contained in a statement issued by the GES which coincided with the commemoration of the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child, celebrated globally under the theme: “The Girl I Am, The Change I Lead: Girls on the Frontlines of Crisis.” The GES joined the global community in marking the day, emphasizing its commitment to the education, empowerment, and well-being of girls in Ghana.

According to the GES, a total of 6,607,095 sanitary pads are being distributed to girls from basic to second cycle schools, as part of the government’s promise to provide free sanitary pads on a monthly basis throughout a girl’s academic life.

“This initiative is a clear demonstration of the government’s commitment to improving menstrual hygiene, advancing gender equality in education, and safeguarding the health and confidence of adolescent girls,” the Service said in a statement.

The GES noted that menstrual challenges have long been a barrier to education for many girls, with some missing school during their periods due to lack of access to sanitary products. The intervention aims to reduce absenteeism, improve academic performance, and promote dignity among schoolgirls.

The Service also reaffirmed its dedication to creating an inclusive and equitable education system responsive to the unique needs of every learner.

“We encourage all girls to remain focused on their studies and take full advantage of the opportunities being made available to them,” the statement added.

GES expressed appreciation to the Ministry of Education** for its leadership and continued support in operationalising what it described as a “life-changing initiative.”

The International Day of the Girl Child is observed annually on October 11 to highlight and address the needs and challenges girls face while promoting their empowerment and the fulfillment of their rights.

 

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Dr Bryan Acheampong acknowledging cheers

The campaign of Bryan Acheampong is sweeping through the Greater Accra Region with remarkable energy and growing support.

Five days into his regional tour, the atmosphere has been nothing short of electric crowds swelling, enthusiasm rising and his message is resonating strongly with delegates and party faithful.

From Bortianor-Ngleshie Amanfro to Trobu, Ayawaso, Adenta and Dome-Kwabenya, delegates, coordinators and polling station executives have been turning out in large numbers to meet the man many now refer to as the “Joshua” of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

Dr Bryan Acheampong

At each stop, Bryan Acheampong has been welcomed by energetic chants, cheers and heartfelt endorsements from the grassroots.

In Bortianor-Ngleshie Amanfro, the Constituency Chairman captured the mood succinctly: “Your brand in my constituency keeps growing every single day.”

That sentiment was echoed across Obom-Domeabra, Amasaman, Klottey Korle and Adenta, where his message of unity, strategy and people-centered leadership continues to strike a deep chord with the party base.

Throughout his engagements, Bryan Acheampong has emphasised that real political power lies with the grassroots, the men and women who dedicate their time, energy and resources to sustain the NPP.

He has consistently assured delegates of his resolve to make political power a tool for opportunity and empowerment rather than privilege.

His message has not only resonated but inspired confidence among polling station executives who feel seen and heard.

“Bryan is the only candidate who speaks to our real struggles,” said one polling station executive in Ayawaso West.

A youth Organiser in Trobu added, “We’ve seen many come and go, but Bryan feels different. He’s grounded and he respects the base.”

These testimonies reflect a campaign that is connected with the heart of the party, those whose daily work ensures that the NPP machinery remains active and effective across communities.

Beyond the passion and enthusiasm, the Bryan Acheampong campaign is demonstrating strategic organisation and clear planning.

His approach merges a well-coordinated structure with genuine grassroots engagement, setting him apart in the race.

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