by Silas Boahene | May 12, 2024 | Africa, Athletics, Ghana
In a continued collaboration with Medivents Consult, organizers of the Accra Inter City Homowo Marathon, Gwo Sevo Solutions Ghana Limited will offer an SMS registration code for participants joining the race scheduled for Saturday, August 3, 2024.
As part of this partnership, Medivents Consult will provide promotional opportunities to Gwo Sevo Solutions Ghana Limited, both leading up to and following the event.
Henri Senyo Penni, General Manager of Medivents Consult, expressed gratitude to the company for their ongoing support and for joining the race’s third edition. He highlighted their commitment to enhancing the quality of the 2024 race, aiming to elevate it to one of the premier marathon events in Ghana.
Kwame Oben Nuamah, Commercial Manager of Gwo Sevo Solutions Ghana Limited, affirmed the company’s dedication to the event, emphasizing their decision to renew the partnership. He reiterated their commitment to supporting the Homowo Marathon annually and expressed a desire to see it become one of Ghana’s leading brands.
The 2024 Accra Inter City Homowo Marathon is a significant part of the activities sanctioned by the Ga Traditional Council (GTC) as part of the annual Homowo celebrations.
by Silas Boahene | May 12, 2024 | Africa, Europe, Ghana, International, Soccer
Ghanaian midfielder Jeffrey Schlupp has committed his future to Crystal Palace by signing a one-year contract extension, keeping him at the club until 2025.
The contract extension, announced on May 10, comes as Palace gears up for their upcoming fixture against Wolverhampton Wanderers, marking a significant move for Schlupp and the club.
Schlupp’s extension aligns with a series of contract renewals involving Palace players, with Will Hughes and Joel Ward also prolonging their stays until 2025.
Conversely, the club has confirmed the departure of defender James Tomkins and midfielder Jairo Riedewald at the end of the season.
Since joining Palace from Leicester City, where he won the Premier League title, Schlupp has been a consistent performer, playing a crucial role in the club’s Premier League journey.
Having made 230 appearances for Crystal Palace as of now, Schlupp has contributed two goals and two assists in 28 league games this season.
His fellow Black Stars teammate and Palace player Jordan Ayew had previously extended his contract until 2025 earlier in the campaign.
by Silas Boahene | May 12, 2024 | Africa, Europe, Ghana, International, Soccer
Ghanaian defender Gideon Mensah is elated as AJ Auxerre secures promotion back to the French Ligue 1, clinching the French Ligue 2 title with a game to spare.
After being relegated from Ligue 1 to Ligue 2 last season, Mensah’s team swiftly bounced back to the top tier by clinching the championship in the lower division.
In their penultimate game against Amiens on Friday, May 10, Auxerre secured a goalless draw, accumulating 71 points. Their closest competitor, Angers, trailed by four points with only one round of league fixtures remaining.
During the match, fellow Black Stars defender Nicholas Opoku played the full duration for Amiens, while Elisha Owusu did not feature.
Mensah, aged 25, entered the game as a substitute in the 78th minute, making a significant impact by winning two out of four ground duels and completing nine out of ten passes accurately during his 12-minute appearance.
Throughout the season, Mensah contributed two assists in 25 league games, although he did not score any goals. He also faced challenges during the 2023 AFCON, where Ghana exited the tournament in the group stage.
by Silas Boahene | May 12, 2024 | Africa, Europe, Ghana, International, Soccer
Ghanaian midfielder Mohammed Kudus has been honored with West Ham United’s Goal of the Season Award, marking a significant achievement for the talented player.
The announcement of Kudus’s win came today as part of West Ham’s end-of-season awards ceremony, heralding the beginning of accolades for the London club.
Kudus’s exceptional goal, the first of a memorable brace in West Ham’s commanding 5-0 victory over German side SC Freiburg in the Europa League Round of 16, stood out among the entries in the category.
In a remarkable display of skill, the former Ajax Amsterdam player seized the ball in his own half, maneuvered past two Freiburg defenders, and executed a stunning finish with his weaker right foot.
The match also witnessed the introduction of Kudus’s new celebratory style, as the Ghanaian opted for a steward’s stool over the customary perch on an advertising board near the pitch.
Kudus continued to make an impact in West Ham’s penultimate league fixture of the 2023-2024 season against Luton Town, contributing with an assist in their 3-1 victory. This game marked the final home match under the management of David Moyes, who announced his departure.
The appointment of former Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Julen Lopetegui as Moyes’s successor has stirred some controversy within the football community.
In his debut season with West Ham, Kudus has showcased his prowess with seven goals and five assists in 31 league appearances.
by Silas Boahene | May 12, 2024 | Africa, Europe, Ghana, International, Soccer
Ghanaian midfielder Mohammed Kudus has identified adjusting to the demanding pace of the English Premier League as the most significant lesson he’s learned during his inaugural season in the competition.
In an interview with Premier League media preceding West Ham United’s upcoming clash against Luton Town on Saturday, May 11, Kudus shared insights into his experience.
Transitioning from Dutch side Ajax Amsterdam, Kudus has made a notable impact in his debut EPL season, tallying seven goals and five assists in 31 league appearances.
His remarkable strike against German outfit SC Freiburg in the Europa League Round of 16 has been recognized as West Ham’s Goal of the Season.
Reflecting on his journey from Ajax to the Premier League, Kudus emphasized the challenges and lessons learned in adapting to the intensity of England’s top-flight division.
