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GFA to host first batch of CAF Licence B coaching course in July
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) will host the CAF License B coaching course for qualified coaches at the GFA Technical Centre, Prampram on Monday July 31, 2023.
The course is designed for License C holders who have practised for at least two years and have renewed their license through refresher courses.
Appointed CAF Instructors and Professor Joseph Kwame Mintah, the Director of Coaching Education, will lead the training with Technical Director Bernhard Lippert, Administrative Manager Maxwell Caesar Kemeh, and other instructors. CAF will appoint an external assessor to oversee the course.
The CAF License B course is divided into four parts: – [x] Module I (15 days of theory and practicals), – [x] Internship/Attachment II (30 days). – [x] Module II (15 days of theory and practicals), – [x] Internship/Attachment (30 days after module I)
Former senior national team players who played a certain number of Category A matches per the CAF Coaching Convention qualify to participate in the course. Currently, slots have already been taken up by legends Stephan Appiah, Richard Kingston, Fatawu Dauda, Adjah Tetteh, Anita Wiredu-Mintah and Daniel Nii Adjei.
Per the new CAF Convention, only 25 participants can register for the course. The GFA would like to remind and encourage our elite clubs to register their coaches for the first batch, as only 10 slots are remaining.
Interested applicants should note that the fee for the course is GHc9,000.00, which covers – [x] Elite Talent Identification book, – [x] Accommodation, – [x] Feeding, – [x] Course materials and uniforms. – [x] Supervision of internship
Source: GFA G
The prosecution has officially rested its case in The Republic v Solomon Asamoah & Another, the high-profile legal battle commonly referred to as the “Sky Train” case.
The Deputy Attorney General Justice Srem Sai announced the development, praising the state’s team of hard-working prosecutors for successfully anchoring the state’s evidence before the High Court.
The criminal trial centers on the former Chief Executive Officer and the former Board Chairman of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF).
The duo stands accused of illegally authorizing and paying out US$2 million to a foreign company without obtaining board directives or other mandatory statutory approvals.
State investigators have confirmed that the disbursed millions cannot be found.
Following the closure of the prosecution’s case, the accused persons moved the court for an opportunity to file a submission of no case.
The presiding judge granted the application, ordering the defense to submit their arguments by June 8.
The outcome of the June 8 filings will decide the fate of the trial:
With this, if the judge finds the defense’s submission convincing, the accused will be acquitted and discharged however, If the judge dismisses the submission, the court will order the accused officials to take the stand and explain why they should not face prison sentences.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Sammy Awuku, has expressed deep sorrow following the sudden passing of Isaac Batsa, the constituency secretary for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) lawmaker issued a statement on Tuesday reacting to the news, which has shocked the local political community.
Mr.Awuku praised the late NDC secretary for his bipartisan approach to local governance.
He noted that despite their different political affiliations, Batsa consistently rose above party lines to serve the constituency with diligence.
The MP revealed that the news was particularly shocking given that he had last interacted with Batsa just three days prior on Saturday.
Concluding his statement, Sammy Awuku extended his heartfelt condolences to Batsa’s family, the constituency and regional executives, and the entire NDC fraternity, wishing the deceased peaceful eternal rest.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
