Yaw Dabo, a renowned Ghanaian actor and soccer executive, has claimed that Lawrence Ati-Zigi, the Black Stars goalkeeper, is his in-law.Yaw Dabo claims that the Swedish goalie is married to his sister and that they get along well.
Yaw Dabo
“My in-law Lawrence Ati-Zigi is. He is aware that he is married to my sister. I’ll tell you who his wife is if he makes jokes, Yaw Dabo threatened Saddick Adams on the YouTube platform.
Dabo, a well-known actor in Ghana, has turned to football with the launch of the Dabo Football Academy.
The Ashanti Region-based Division Two squad has been making strides, and Dabo is certain that they will soon rule football in Ghana.
He thinks that by founding the academy, he will be contributing back to society and assisting in the discovery of talent for the nation.
Lawrence Ati Zigi
“I founded the Dabo Soccer Academy because we must help those in need. That’s my desire because everyone needs support, therefore when you have money, you have to offer it to someone, he told Marca.
“Me, too. I need aid. My brother needs assistance. I therefore wish to support others by giving back to my community. I visit orphanages and rural communities in order to showcase Ghana’s great athletes to the general public.
Juventus midfielder, Paul Pogba, has reportedly tested positive for the usage of a banned substance following a drug test conducted on him after matchday one of the 2023/2024 Serie A.
Juventus Midfielder, Paul Pogba
According to Corriere dello Sport and Sport Mediaset, the player tested positive for testosterone after Juventus’ opening game of the season against Udinese on August 20.
Pogba, who has played a total of 32 minutes in the new season was an unused substitute in the game against Udinese.
The report indicated that the National Anti-Doping Tribunal will investigate the issue. If Pogba is found guilty, he could be handed a minimum ban of two years or a maximum of four years.
Paul Pogba
Paul Pogba has had a difficult start to life in Italy since his return to Turin from Manchester United.
He has battled consistent injuries. The World Cup winner has just eleven games for Juventus since his move in 2022.
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, vice president, has promised the Twasam family a respectable funeral for their late son, Christian Atsu.
Dr. Bawumia leads government delegation to receive the remains of Christian Atsu
Two weeks ago, an earthquake in Turkey claimed the life of Atsu, a winger for the national team. His body was found on February 18th.
The arrangements were made for a Turkish Airlines flight to take his body to Ghana as part of plans to bury him in his own country.
Speaking at a homecoming ceremony for the late Atsu at Kotoka International Airport, the vice president disclosed plans to work with the family to arrange for Atsu to be buried properly. Dr. Bawumia stated that Atsu deserves to be honored because of his humanitarian work. “He played for the Black Stars and he was much loved so we will sorely miss him. This loss is a very painful one and this is a sad day for Ghana. We all prayed and prayed, we hoped against hope for everyday that passed, but God knows best,” he said. He referred to the Turkish occurrence as a tragedy that had stolen happiness from Atsu’s beneficiaries and the entire Ghanaian population.
On behalf of President Nana Akufo-Addo, he expressed condolences to the Twasam family.
The funeral procession for Christian Atsu has left the airport in anticipation of the customary family customs.
Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia hailed the Black Stars on their victory over the South Korean Taegeuk Warriors. Dr. Bawumia thanked the national team for their valiant efforts and hard work in a Facebook post. Congratulations to our gallant Black Stars! The country appreciates your efforts and hard work in today’s game. You chased and caught your dreams,” parts of his post read. Additionally, he inspired them to play their best game against Uruguay in the upcoming match.
He said, “You can do it.
In their second Group H match, Black Stars defeated South Korea on Monday, November 28, resuming their winning streak.
Otto Addo’s team earned their first points of the FIFA World Cup 2022 thanks to a brace from Mohammed Kudus and another from Mohammed Salisu.
In order to promote good health, the government has designated one day each year as National Fitness Day, which was officially started on Friday in Accra. The national fitness day will be honored on September 10 and the second Saturday of every month at the local, state, and federal levels. The Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia had requested that a day be set aside each month for Ghanaians to exercise and maintain good health. Mustapha Ussif, the Minister for Youth and Sports, who was introducing the event, said the initiative was in response to his request. He claimed that the population’s inactivity had led to numerous illnesses and had a negative impact on production.
“There is the need for individual change and Ghanaians must also begin to exercise and prevent sicknesses and its associated medical bills,” he added. The national fitness day, Mr. Ussif pointed out, would not only promote good health but also community relations, mental health, and sports in general. The country as a whole stood to gain a lot from it. “This concept is very common in the USA and UK and we would replicate same in Ghana and urge all to participate and stay healthy,” he stressed. “A healthy national is a happy and productive nation and everyone within the corporate and civil organisations must partner government to make the event a successful one,” he added.
He claimed that the Vice President was a powerful advocate for the occasion and exhorted Ghanaians to take up the role of good health ambassadors in their homes and neighborhoods. Prof. Peter Twumasi, Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), promised the organization’s support for the idea, adding that it will aid in promoting sports in the nation. “This is one of the important activities to improve upon our sports and also get all Ghanaians on board to be healthy and stay away from the hospital,” he stated. In order to reap the rewards of sports, he continued, Ghanaians must truly take the initiative.
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia
National fitness was something that many people sought, according to Madam Shea Naa Boamah, a spokesperson from the Ministry of Education, and the project would help a lot of people get along. “Sports would help you to build unity and team spirit among Ghanaians and give the current generation a platform to build friendships within the virtual world of communication,” she stated. To entice the public to participate in aerobics and other forms of exercise, the National Fitness Instructors gave a demonstration.
Ghana International, Asamoah Gyan is not ruling out the possibility of representing the nation at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The 36-year-old has targeted a return to the national team for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar despite not being fully fit at the moment The former Sunderland striker has not retired from International football despite not playing for the Black Stars since the 2019 AFCON tournament in Egypt.
Asamoah Gyan
Gyan, who is Ghana’s all-time goal scorer with 51 goals, last played active football in the 2020/2021 season for Ghana Premier League side, Legon Cities where he made just five appearances.. Gyan, however says he hasn’t had any communication with the Ghana Football Association or Otto Addo about his plans.
“Honestly, I haven’t spoken to anybody yet, it’s part of the plan. I just want to see how my body reacts first,” Gyan told BBC’s John Bennett “My manager and I have been talking behind the scenes, so we just have to make sure we know what we are doing. ‘Everything is in progress, everything looks positive, so we will see what happens, there might be a surprise.” Ghana have been paired in Group H of the World Cup with Portugal, South Korea and Uruguay.
Asamoah Gyan eyes a spot in the Black Stars
Asamoah Gyan’s return to the Black Stars looming Ghana international Asamoah Gyan has stated that he will not rule out representing his country in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Despite not being fully fit at the moment, the 36-year-old hopes to return to the national team for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Despite not appearing for the Black Stars since the 2019 AFCON tournament in Egypt, the former Sunderland striker has not retired from international football.
Gyan, Ghana’s all-time leading scorer with 51 goals, last played for Legon Cities in the Ghana Premier League in the 2020/2021 season, making only five appearances. Gyan, however says he hasn’t had any discussions with the Ghana Football Association or Otto Addo about his plans. “Honestly, I haven’t spoken to anybody yet, it’s part of the plan. I just want to see how my body reacts first,” Gyan told BBC’s John Bennett “My manager and I have been talking behind the scenes, so we just have to make sure we know what we are doing.
‘Everything is in progress, everything looks positive, so we will see what happens, there might be a surprise.” Christian Atsu, a former Black Stars winger who played for Ghana during his time in the national team, has also backed his former teammate to be invited to the team ahead of the World Cup in Qatar. “Honour Asamoah Gyan with his last wish,” Christian Atsu said on Twitter.
Ghana have been drawn in Group H of the World Cup with Portugal, South Korea and Uruguay.
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia congratulated Ghanaian athletes who competed in the recently completed Commonwealth Games. The Vice President said on his Facebook page that the country was proud of the athletes.
Dr. Bawumia, Vice President of Ghana
He specifically mentioned those who were successful in winning medals for the country. “Kudos to Abraham Mensah (boxing bantamweight division silver medal), Joseph Commey (boxing featherweight division silver medal), Joseph Paul Amoah (200 meters bronze medal), Deborah Acquah (women’s long jump bronze medal), and Wahid Omar (bronze medal, boxing light welterweight division).
I also extend my congratulations to young Roger Haun “Manboora” III for winning two medals at the 2022 Unicycling World Championship in France.” Meanwhile, he has disclosed that the government will work with other stakeholders to ensure that we realise our potentials in the sports industry, both on and off the pitch.
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“Congratulations to all Ghanaian athletes who have made our dear nation proud at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England. Kudos to Abraham Mensah (silver medal, boxing bantamweight division), Joseph Commey (silver medal, boxing featherweight division), Joseph Paul Amoah (bronze medal, 200 meters), Deborah Acquah (bronze medal (women’s long jump) and Wahid Omar (bronze medal, boxing light welterweight division)
I also extend my congratulations to young Roger Haun “Manboora” III for winning two medals at the 2022 Unicycling World Championship in France.
Our relative success at the Commonwealth Games is further proof that investing and planning are the ways to go, and government, together with all stakeholders, will continue to put in more, to ensure that that we realise our potentials in the sports industry, both on and off the pitch”.
