Africa World Airlines, a Ghanaian airline company have partnered with Medivent Consults organisers for the first edition of the Sekondi-Takoradi Marathon.

AWA are the first official sponsor of the event.

The marathon scheduled for December 26, under the mandate of the Western Regional Coordinating Council (WRCC) would see thousands troop to the Oil City and to battle for the juicy packages at stake.

Mr. Kwasi Oteng, the Chief Operations Officer of Africa World Airlines was elated with the partnership adding that they were looking forward to promoting sports tourism in the region.

“We are grateful for partnering the Sekondi-Marathon and it is not only important to connect communities commercially but also socially especially through sports.

“We want to use this opportunity to promote sports in the country and we at Africa World Airlines are ready to provide the best of comforts for all traveling to the region,” he said.

Mr. Henri Penni General Manager of Medivents Consults – organisers of the event expressed appreciation to AWA for the support.

“With few days to the launch of the event, this package for all I can say is timely. We look forward to having a fruitful partnership with AWA,” he added.

The Sekondi-Takoradi Marathon, an initiative of Medivents Consult and Total Marketing & Tours Limited is expected to cover a distance of 21 kilometers (half marathon) would be part of the activities marking the ever-popular Ankos Festival.

Meanwhile, Goil has also joined as a sponsor of the event.

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Obuasi based Ashanti Gold FC have appointed veteran Serbian trainer Milovan Cirkovic as their new head coach ahead of the coming season following the departure of Roberto Landi.

The experienced Serb is expected to lead the Miners in their quest for both domestic and continental glory in the new campaign.

He was previously the deputy coach of Borak Cacak in his native country and also worked as assistant coach of Thailand from 2017 to 2019 under former Black Stars coach Milovan Rajevac who was also his boss in Serbia.

Cirkovic is not a stranger to the African continent as he handled Tanzanian giants Simba FC in 2013.

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The three powerful women’s sports groups leaders have pledged support for the second Ghana League Walk which comes off on Saturday, November, 7, 2020 from the Accra Mall to the Madina Zongo Astro Turf field.

The Chairperson of the Women’s Commission of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC), Madam Elizabeth King said it is a laudable idea to keep the people informed as they come together keep fit.

Madam Gloria Commodore, Executive Director of Women In Sports Association (WISA) noted that sports is an activity that unites the nation and makes people happy, so everyone should join the walk to promote sports in Ghana.

Mrs. Joyce Mahama, President of the Women Sports Association of Ghana (WOSPAG) commended the initiator and prayed that the Ghana Football Association (GFA) will also support the concept.

Abigail Twumasiwaa of the Achievers Sports Club and her team have also shown their support for the Walk and will be participating.

According to young sports journalist, Miss Elizabeth Alhassan who invented the ‘Ghana League Walk,’ it is not easy to organize, but hopes the event will be bigger than last year and successful.

She hinted that the climax of the 2020 Walk will see a fun match between Hearts Ladies and Kotoko Ladies at the Madina Zongo Astro Turf.

She thanked her colleague media men and women for promoting the Walk and Adonko, producers of next Level energy drink.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Thomas Partey [Left] celebrating with teammates after Arsenal take the lead against Manchester United

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey earned the highest rating on Sunday after excelling for Arsenal in the team’s narrow 1-0 win against Manchester United in the English Premier League.

Signed from Atletico Madrid on transfer deadline day, the midfield powerhouse continues to grab headlines in England and his home country.

Thomas Partey returned to the starting eleven of Arsenal to face Manchester United after given a rest by his manager Mikel Arteta in midweek when the Londoners hosted Dundalk at the Emirates Stadium in the Europa League.

In the Matchday 7 fixture at the Old Trafford today, the Black Stars poster boy dazzled with his outstanding displays to help his team amass all 3 points at the end of the 90 minutes.

On the Matchday, Thomas Partey won 71% of his duels, completed 3 dribbles, and finished with a passing accuracy of 93% to merit a rating of 7.6 from SofaScore [the highest by any player from both teams].

Gabon star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored from the penalty spot to win the game for Arsenal in the 69th minute after Paul Pogba had fouled an opponent in the Manchester United area.

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Ghanaian international singing super star Lady Jay was blistering and blazing in her red sizzling outfit last night at the 4syte mansion in Agyiriganor in Accra when she released her latest hot video titled ‘Fire’.

The exclusive release party was attended by special guests, friends of Lady Jay, media and bloggers who described Lady Jay as a super star full of energy and classic in her own world.

Her single “Fire” is inspired by women empowerment and the Black Lives Matter movement.

She was backed by The Gentlemen Band and Flawless Studio Dancers who were marvelous and a delight to watch in another masterpiece act.

According to Lady Jay, she was inspired by anger to produce the music as she feels whites and blacks must be able to co exist in peace, unity and love.

Creative Wael Hakeem of Wahala Entertainment and his team put together the salient video that everyone is talking about. Aside her dancing skills, she went up live and hanged in the air on stage. She enjoyed the feeling to be loved by her fans,

Lady Jay has been resourceful in the African music industry for over a decade and has worked with some of the region's most influential artists including Sarkodie, Efya, BOJ, E.L, and Yaa Pono just to name a few. She is known to be the golden voice of West Africa and is known to have no limits to her talent.

She was signed by Wahala Entertainment in 2018 after she returned from Canada where she studied music business. The company works hand in hand with ditto music and since then released five singles and music videos which influenced a new generation of listeners.

She has also done her first virtual concert and is working on her famous live music concert “Magic Dream” held at the exotic Zen Garden.

Her next project is entitled “This is Africa” and she says it is an anthem to all Africans and very close to her heart.

“This is Africa” is set for release later this year and is going to be the biggest project both Wahala Entertainment and Lady Jay have ever worked on.

You can follow Lady Jay on instagram or twitter @LadyJayLives or on Facebook @LadyJayOFFICIAL

By Sammy Heywood Okine

 The budding talented forward has officially joined the Royals until the end of the season.

Ghana Premier League side Legon Cities FC have completed the signing of Matthew Anim-Cudjoe from Division One League side Young Apostles on the transfer deadline day.

Officials of Legon Cities FC reached an agreement with Young Apostles FC over his acquisition after his loan spell at Asante Kotoko expired months ago.

Anim Cudjoe joined Asante Kotoko on a six-month loan deal from the Division One League side during the last transfer window but the Porcupine Warriors failed to sign him on permanent basis.

The 16-year-old rose to become one of the most exciting players in the truncated 2019/20 Ghana Premier League season with dazzling display in the shirt of the Reds.

His mind-boggling performance attracted interest from several clubs in Europe including Bayern Munich and FC Barcelona.

He underwent a two-week trial at German Bundesliga club Bayern Munich in February.

Anim Cudjoe scored one goal in his six game outings for the Porcupine Warriors in the truncated 2019/20 Ghana Premier League season.

He was a member of the Black Satellites squad that represented Ghana U20 at the 2019 Africa Games held in Morocco.

Anim Cudjoe was scouted during the premier edition of the Baby Jet Invitational tournament in 2018 (organized by former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan) where he emerged the best player and top scorer of the tournament.

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Mrs. Cathy Morton, Director at Activly Sports has expressed gratitude to companies supporting in Ghana.

She sincerely thanked Twellium Industrial Company and IPMC for sponsoring the Sydney Katz Tennis Training Matches for boys and girls Under 12 and Under 14 which begins at the Accra Sports Stadium from Monday November 2, 2020 to Saturday November 7, 2020.

Mrs. Cathy Morton, a keen sports enthusiast said Activly Sports is collaborating with the Micheal Nortey Foundation to host the event to raise awareness of Tennis as a great sport and help young players to improve upon their performance.

She thanked all the organizations who have supported them in kind with products and tennis equipment for the kids. She also commended the Ghana Tennis Federation and the National Sports Authority (NSA) for recommending the programme

According to Mrs. Morton about 80 participants are expected to compete, and assured that all Covid-19 protocols will be observed.

She invigorated parents to allow their children to do sports, especially play Tennis.

The organizations supporting the event are New York Tennis and Learning Programme, IPMC, Twellium, Active, Puma Drinks, Active, H.A.B.E.S.H.A and the Ghana Tennis Federation.

Activly Sports ia a sports events and tennis promoting outfit.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Former Black Stars top striker, Asamoah Gyan has agreed to play for Ghana Premier League (GPL) side Legon Cities on a transfer deadline day ahead of 2020-2021 season. .

Ghana Legend Asamoah Gyan has completed a season-long loan move to Legon Cities after seeing his contract with Indian side North East united terminated earlier this year.

The 34-year-old proficient striker was heavily linked to Asante Kotoko but will now play for the Accra-based club.

The all-time top scorer of Ghana is expected to add firepower to Goran Barjaktarevic side who struggle for goals in 2019-2020 truncated league.

The former Sunderland star will likely play his first league game in 17 years for his new club when Legon Cities host Berekum Chelsea at the Accra sports stadium on the November 13.

Gyan has played for clubs outside Ghana like Udinese, Sunderland, Kayserispor, Shanghai SIPG and Al-Ain where he scored most goals,

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The Tennis Center of the Accra Sports Stadium would be the action again spot from Monday November 2, 2020 to Saturday November 7, 2020 for the Sydney Katz Tennis Training Matches for boys and girls Under 12 and Under 14.

The organizations supporting this event are Newyork tennis and learning programme, IPMC, Twellium, Active, Puma Drinks, Active, H.A.B.E.S.H.A with support from the Ghana Tennis Federation

Mrs. Carthy Morton of Activly Sports said they are collaborating with the Micheal Nortey Foundation to host the event to raise awareness of Tennis as a great sport and support the young players to improve upon their performance.

She thanked all the organizations who have supported them in kind with products and tennis equipment for the kids. She also commended the Ghana Tennis Federation and the National Sports Authority (NSA) for recommending the programme

She said they are expecting about 80 participants and assured that all Covid-19 protocols would be observed.

She encouraged parents to allow their children to do sports, especially play Tennis.

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"I'm very excited about the level of tennis showed by the players especially the ladies.”

Head of the McDan Foundation and Tournament organizer Mrs. Abigail Mckorley has congratulated all who took part in the 2020 McDan Foundation Tennis Training Matches at the Accra Sports Stadium,

She thanked the Ghana Tennis Federation, the NSA, players, officials, parents, media and Tennis fans who made the programme exciting and successful

"I'm very excited about the level of tennis showed by the players especially the ladies. Our focus now will be the development of junior female tennis players" she said.

This year's McDan Foundation Tennis Training Matches was sponsored by the McDan Foundation with support from Beebeis Company Limited, Twellium Industries, Primus, Tennis Foundation Ghana, AFWest Security  and Flourish Farms Limited.

By Sammy Heywood Okine