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Asamoah Gyan opens up on depression struggles following ambassadorial appointment
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Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has revealed that he battled depression about a year ago as he was officially outdoored as Brand Ambassador for Ghana’s national teams and colts football.
Speaking at the unveiling ceremony on the yesterday, May 20, 2026 in Accra , Gyan described the occasion as emotional and admitted he nearly broke down in tears while addressing guests.
In his new role, the former striker is expected to help promote Ghana’s national teams, support grassroots and colts football development, inspire young talents and help project a positive image of Ghana football locally and internationally.
According to him, he went through personal difficulties that affected him mentally and forced him to stay away from social media for some time.
Gyan disclosed that his situation changed after a conversation with Kurt Okraku, President of the Ghana Football Association.
He said Kurt Okraku encouraged him not to give up because there was still a lot of work to be done for Ghana football, especially at the grassroots level.
“He told me we have a lot of things to do when it comes to grassroots football and that I have been an inspiration to the youth and Ghana,” Gyan stated.
The former Sunderland striker explained that the encouragement helped him regain focus and motivated him to continue contributing to football development in the country.
Gyan also paid tribute to his former coach, Mr. J.E Sarpong affectionately called Shakpiru, who discovered his talent during his days at Accra Academy.
He described himself as a product of colts football and stressed the need to revive grassroots football in Ghana.
The former striker recalled playing colts football alongside former Black Stars captain Stephen Appiah and several players from his generation.
According to Gyan, the ambassadorial role was first proposed to him about a year ago because of his contribution to Ghana football and his connection to grassroots development.
“As I stand here tonight, I’m ready,” he said.
The event was attended by football administrators, former players and other stakeholders in Ghana football.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Deputy National Women Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mimi Duah, has openly declared her support for Mavis Hawa Koomson as the next National Women’s Organiser of the party.
In a statement endorsing Hawa Koomson’s candidature, Ms Duah outlined four key reasons why she believes the former MP and Minister of State is best placed to lead the party’s women’s wing.
According to her, Hawa Koomson is a motherly figure who rose from the grassroots and is widely noted for her forgiving nature and ability to foster unity.
“She is a true grassroots mother who easily forgives, fosters unity, provides guidance and arbitrates to ensure all aggrieved party women are brought on board to ensure a unified women’s wing,” she stated.
Ms Duah also pointed to Hawa Koomson’s vast experience, having served as a Constituency Women’s Organiser, Member of Parliament and Minister of State, noting that the experience positions her to provide effective leadership as National Women’s Organiser.
She further described Hawa Koomson as capable of making the women’s wing resourceful, through her extensive network and business contacts, to lobby for logistics, training and financial support for women organisers at all levels.
Lastly, she said the NPP as an opposition party needs fearless, bold and assertive leadership at the women’s front to inspire regional, constituency and polling station women organisers as the party reorganises towards the 2028 elections.
“We need a Women’s Organiser who has been tested, who is bold, who understands grassroots women, and who can lead us to victory in 2028. Hon. Mavis Hawa Koomson is that leader,” she stressed.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Minister inaugurates Ghana-Korea Heritage Project Steering Committee
Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Minister, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has inaugurated the Ghana-Korea Heritage Project Steering Committee to provide strategic oversight for a five-year programme focused on preserving Ghana’s heritage sites and strengthening their resilience to climate change.
The project will support climate-risk mapping, digital surveying and 3D modelling, joint research, capacity building, community engagement and modern monitoring technologies.
Korea is also providing specialised equipment, including drones, 3D scanners, digital microscopes, thermal imaging cameras and GPS survey instruments, to enhance Ghana’s capacity to scientifically assess, document and conserve heritage structures.
The partnership, which will run through 2030 and beyond, is expected to deepen Ghana-Korea cultural ties while promoting sustainable, technology-driven and climate-adaptive heritage management for future generations.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
