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$3 Million Saga: Minister of Sports replies GBC
The Minister of Sports, Mustapha Ussif has responded to Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) over payment of about $3 Million for Media coverage of the 13th African Games.
In a statement the Ministry detailed when all contractual obligations to GBC were made, refuting an earlier remarks by the Director General of the state broadcaster attempting to cast a slight on the Ministry.
“We refer to the Public Accounts Commitlee sitling on Monday August, 19, 2024, where the Minister for Youth and Sports, Hon Mustapha Ussif led the National Sports Authority and the National Youth Authority, two agencies
under Ihe Ministry to respond to issues raised by the Auditor General,” the statement signed by the Minister pointed out.
He noted that at the siting, the Member of Parliament for Ningo Prampram Constituency, Samuel Nartey George, asked a public interest question regarding the payment to Ghana Broadcasting Corporalion( GBC) for their production and broadcasting services rendered at the 13th African Games to which, the
Minister responded that GBC was paid in excess of $ 3 Million.
“The Ministry’s attention has been drawn to comments made by the Director General of GBC stating that they did not receive the said amount,” he added.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew says Ghana will leave nothing on the pitch when they face England in today’s World Cup Group L decider at Gillette Stadium.
With both teams on 3 points, Ayew said his job is to ease pressure on the younger players and hold everyone accountable, himself included.
“I’m doing my best to guide the boys, make them comfortable, take pressure off them, and help us perform,” Ayew told reporters. “I have to perform too. They have to perform too. It’s teamwork. We’re helping each other.”
Ghana come into the Foxborough clash after a 1-0 win over Panama in Toronto. England beat Croatia 4-2 in their opener.
The captain’s message was simple, “We’re going to give our 100% and we’re going to fight. I’ll make sure when we come off that pitch, we have no regrets.”
The winner takes control of Group L. Kickoff is 4:00 PM ET at Gillette Stadium.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Black Stars forward Brandon Thomas-Asante insists Ghana will carry no pressure into Tuesday’s World Cup showdown with England at Boston Stadium, saying the team’s self-belief and sense of purpose outweigh outside expectations.
Brandon provided a 95th minute assist that helped Ghana beat Panama 1-0 in Toronto.
The win left both Ghana and England level on three points in Group L following the Three Lions 4-2 over Croatia in their opening match.
Speaking to ghanafa.org Thomas-Asante is adamant that external doubt only fuels the squad.
“Everything to the best ability, it’s very much a case of we back ourselves, we believe in ourselves. Whether people on the outside doubt us, believe us, or anything that’s not what we think about. We think about why we’re here. We’re on a mission,” Thomas-Asante said.
The Coventry City forward said that mission removes any weight of expectation. “That means there’s no pressure. It’s even less pressure for us,” he explained.
“We know our fans believe, but we know that some people might want to overlook us. We use that to our advantage preparing properly and believing that we can go and do something,” He added.
England and Ghana both sit on three points heading into the Foxborough clash, with the winner set to take control of Group L. Kickoff at Boston Stadium on Tuesday.
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