The Ghana Football Association has not engaged the player at any level since his days at English Premier League side Arsenal

Ghanaian winger chooses to play for US national team ahead of Ghana

American-born Ghanaian Yunus Musah has chosen to represent the United States of America at senior level, according to a report by The Athletic’s Paul Tenorio.

Yunus, 17, was born in New York to Ghanaian parents and has represented England at the youth levels.

Musah broke unto the scene at Spain Santander La Liga side Valencia this season following his move from Arsenal to the club.

The talented forward scored his first league goal over the weekend as he scored his goal in a game against Valencia earlier this week.

He hasn’t played an official match for England’s setup yet, he’s free to play any non-cap tying match for the countries he’s eligible for, of which there are four. In addition to England and the U.S., he’s eligible to also represent Italy and Ghana.

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Former Ghana striker Tony Yeboah will captain the Professional Footballers Association of Ghana (PFAG), legends in Sunday’s ‘Battle of the Stars’ game against a Western/Central select side at the Nduom Stadium in Elmina.

The ‘Battle of the Stars’ game is one of the grand schemes under ‘The Visit Ghana, #Bringbackthelove football tour’, an initiative of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), the GFA and the Professional Footballers Association of Ghana (PFAG), with support from GTV Sports+, that seek to promote domestic and international tourism through football.

Other stars to feature include, former Bayern Munich and Ghana defender, Samuel Osei Kufuor, two-time World Cup hero, Richard Kingston and UEFA Champions League winner, Ibrahim Tanko.

The rest are, former Ghana and Juventus star, Stephen Appiah, former Getafe and Ghana midfielder Derick Boateng, Yaw Preko, Abukari Damba, Felix Aboagye, Godwin Attram, Laryea Kingston, Odartey Lamptey and Peter Ofori Quaye.

Others include, former Ghana right back John Paintsil, Godwin Ablordey, Jerry Akaminko, Thomas Duah, Afo Dodoo, Ablade Kumah, Yaw Acheampong, Godfred Aduobi and Razak Ibrahim.

Former Black Queens captain, Adwoa Bayor, Ex midfielder Doreen Awuah and 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup hero, Memunatu Suleymana will also play on Sunday’s.

Former Accra Great Olympics and Okwahu United trainer, J. E. Sarpong will be the Coach of the side.

The GFA would use the game as prelude to the 2020/2021 football season by setting in motion all match day COVID-19 protocols as set out by the GFA/CAF and FIFA. The Ghana Premier League will kick off on the weekend of November 14-15, 2020.

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Asante Kotoko announce new sponsorship deal with CEEK VR

Ghana Premier League heavyweight, Asante Kotoko have announced a sponsorship deal with CEEK VR.

The Porcupine Warriors have announced a three-year deal with the global award winning premium social virtual and augmented reality experience firm.

The deal begins from the 2020/21 league season according to a statement from the club.

CEEK becomes the latest brand to sign a deal with the Ghana Premier League record holders after Veo, Instat, Errea and Hisense.

Ghanaian children have now taken to love the game of Tennis as more of them are now storming the office of the Ghana Tennis Federation (GTF) to get registered start learning the rudiments.

Over a fortnight, the McDan Foundation Training Matches has drawn some awareness, but this week has seen the Sydney Katz Open Training Matches just for children under the ages of 12 and 14, and it is amazing to see the participants and the interest.

Mrs. Carthy Morton of Activly Sports who are collaborating with the Michael Nortey Foundation says she feels excited and fulfilled to see the number of children who wants to play Tennis and their wonderful talent.

The Sydney Katz Open started from Monday November 2, and ends on Saturday November 7, at the Accra Sports Stadium.

On the opening day, amazing 7 year old Jefter Dowuona beat his older opponent to catch the attention of other players, officials and fans.

The Accra Sports Stadium has been branded nicely and the courts look attractive for the kids who have promised to put up shows of their lives.

The Sydney Katz Open is sponsored by Twellium Industrial Company, IPMC, New York Tennis and Learning Programme, Puma Drinks, Active and H.A.B.E.S.H.A.

Activly Sports is a sports events and tennis promoting outfit.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Former Ghana Black Starlets skipper, Sebastian Barnes is aiming to coach childhood club Accra Hearts of Oak in their nearest future.

Barnes, who started his senior career with the Phobians, currently resides in Germany where he has acquired the Fifa License B coaching certificate.

The 43-year-old says it will be a dream come true to coach his former club.

“Whether rain or shine, I will want to serve Accra Hearts of Oak.

“I want to use Hearts as a springboard to launch my coaching career in Ghana.

“It will be mathematically wonderful for me to coach Hearts.

“It is in the pine line and I will surely coach Hearts of Oak someday,” Barnes said.

Sebastian Barnes represented Ghana in two Fifa U-17 World Cup tournaments – Italy 1991 and Japan 1993.

After leaving Hearts, he had stints in Germany with Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Mainz 05.

He is looking forward to studying for the CAF License certificates to make him eligible to coach in Ghana and beyond.

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 Black Stars midfielder, Thomas Partey has revealed that Arsenal is the best place for him.

The Ghanaian was signed on the deadline day after his release clause was triggered.

He made his full Premier League debut in a 1-0 loss against Leicester City. He revealed how he felt when he realized he'll start the game.

“I could not believe it [when I found out I was starting," he told the club's website.

“I was a bit nervous but I always get these nerves when I play most of my game, so I was like, 'OK, let me keep it cool and I'll be fine."

“Then when we started the game I thought we had control of the ball and so many chances, and we were unlucky."

“It's part of football and we have to keep working, we have to keep working hard because we have a great team of great players. I think we're going to be successful."

“I think I'm in the team that I'm looking forward to playing for. They have everything, a good manager, good players, the right mentality and the way they play is very good. It's the best place for me."

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Get Vim Ghana have agreed to support the 2020 edition of the ‘Ghana League Walk’ which is to create awareness and promote Ghana Football on the local scene.

Mr. Sammy Heywood Okine, Communications Director of Vim Ghana said the concept is ideal and it is important for Get Vim Ghana to support initiatives by the youth.

According to the top sports journalist, he also supports the ‘Bring Back The Love’ campaign initiated by the President of the GFA, Mr. Kurt Okraku.

He appealed to the Ghana Football Association and the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) to back the enterprise so that it can be organized at all league centers, by all clubs to usher in the football season.

Mr. Gabby Ammah, Executive Director of Vim Ghana said their objective is to support positive initiative and to discourage the youth for being dull.

He said the Ghana League Walk should involve all football stake holders and must be spearheaded by the GFA.

He commended young female sports journalist, Elizabeth Alhassan for coming up with the event in 2019 and hoped this year’s programme will be an improvement.

The Walk will start at 5.30am from the Accra Shopping Mall and end with a football match at the Madina Zongo Astro Turf by 9am on Saturday, November 7, 2020.

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Top female star of the moment, Lady Jay is now content as her wish to float in the air and sing was achieved when she flew for a moment (actually twice) at the 4Syte Mansion on Sunday November 1, 2020 .

The party started on time with the distinguished patrons and guests enjoying some drinks to refresh and warm up before the lady of the night appeared.

The Gentlemen Band were at their finest performance and added flavor and panache to the musical package.

Lady Jay graciously entered the stage amidst loud applauses with the Flawless Dance Studio Squad. They were charged and their red sparkling sexy outfit indicated that they were in to thrill and excite, which they executed in style, with power and delicious.

Indeed the launch of the ‘Fire’ Video by Lady Jay and Wahala Entertainment was classic, fantastic, realistic, and picturistic.

She revealed that anger inspired her do the ‘Fire’ song and video as she was fed up of people fighting or not understanding each other, and she hate oppressors, so her message was for the world to show love and live with love.

Lady Jay believes in peace, unity and love and that is what she preaches always.

She thanked everyone who played a role in the pre and post production of the ‘Fire’ Video as well as her family, friends and fans, not forgetting the guests and patrons of Zen Garden.

“So we now fly .... #firevideo release party if u missed it.. u gotta wait till the video drops to the public  goodnight world I am proud of my self my team @4syte thank u so much for giving me your space and believing in me to management team @wahalaentertainment  and all my friends and family especially to @waelsworld  my manger and my husband @kevins.haze  thank you both for making me a strong woman thank u everyone @rania_odaymat  @steviefrenchie   @annabetya  @iamfreedom  @soafrican @djmensah @efya_nokturnal @salmamumin  @iamabrokwa @ayo_a_ghana  thank you all so so much @wizsharifah  @janaan.jpg  think u everyone #gentlemenband. @laladzy, leader of flawless dance crew my only n official dancers for ever thank u my girls” she wrote on her Facebook wall.

The amazing ‘Fire’ Video Music Video Premiere saw some VVIPs and VIPs present including Real Estate Mogul Cheddar.

You can go to youtube for the video.

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Teenage tennis sensation Shika McKorley bounced back from a disappointing loss in last week's Foundation Training Matches by winning the U-16 Girls final last Saturday.

Shika, 13, came from a set down to defeat Tracy Ampah of the Tarkwa Goldfields Tennis Academy 4-6, 7-5, 6-1.

The same unforced errors that characterised Shika's loss to Mariama Ibrahim in the seniors plagued her in the opening set but she recovered late in the second set courtesy her powerful serve.

She went on to close out the tie against a tiring Ampah by claiming the final set 6-1.

Sheer delight

After claiming her prizes in front of her delighted parents, Shika attributed her success to a change in mindset after going a set down.

"I feel great, I just changed my mindset to just having fun and playing what I know and just not rushing. I want to take tennis to the highest. I feel so excited and proud that my dad could see me lift this trophy today," Shika told the Daily Graphic in a post-match interview.

The boys final was a much more straightforward affair with Abubakari Yakubu Lea Jnr defeated Lameck Bagerbaseh 6-1, 6-1 to claim the U-16 Boys’ title.

Yakubu Lea Jnr, 14, said he was motivated to buck the trend which had seen him lose the last two meetings against Bagerbaseh.

"I have lost twice to him, so when I was going to play I was a little bit furious because I didn't want to lose and thankfully, I won in two straight sets," he said.

The St John’s Grammar Senior High School (SHS) student said his main target as a tennis player was to play at the highest level of the sport like his hero, Roger Federer.

Other winners

Angel Bagerbaseh defeated Lisel Ampah 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 to win the marathon Girls’ U-12 final, which lasted four hours and Donatus Nyaaba beat Godfred Ofori 6-1, 6-1 to win the Boys’ U-12 final.

In the U-14 category, Joseph Koku Doe-Adjani won the boys’ title with a 6-2, 6-0 win over Aaron Armaah and Doris Adjokatse conquered Alice Acheampong 6-3, 6-3 to claim the girls’ title.

All the finalists were presented with trophies, medals, educational supplies and tennis equipment by the organisers.

Pictues shows the winners (from left), Joseph Koku Doe-Adjani, Shika McKorley, Donatus Nyaaba, Doris Adjokatse, Angel Bagerbaseh and Abubakari Yakubu Lea Jnr.

The winners (from left), Joseph Koku Doe-Adjani, Shika McKorley, Donatus Nyaaba, Doris Adjokatse, Angel Bagerbaseh and Abubakari Yakubu Lea Jnr.

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Ghanaian midfielder, Yunus Musah sets a new record in Spanish top-flight team Valencia CF after hitting the back of the net for the first time in his career for the club against Getafe on Sunday.

Musah, 17, becomes the youngest goalscorer for Valencia in the 21st century in the club’s history.

The Ghanaian youngster also became the youngest foreign goalscorer of the Estadio de Mestalla club entire history at age 17 years, 338 days.

Yunus is currently plays of England’s U-18s but is still eligible to represent Ghana in the future.

The game ended 2-2 and both teams also ended the game with 10-men each.

The young and energetic box-to-box midfield orchestrator has a goal in seven matches for Valencia this campaign in the La Liga.

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