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Can Hearts survive in Casablanca?
A huge task awaits Hearts of Oak tomorrow in Casablanca, Morocco, when they square off with Wydad Athletic Club (WAC) in the second leg of the preliminary round of the CAF Champions League.
Wounded WAC would be looking forward to overturn the 1-0 defeat suffered in the hands of Hearts last Sunday to qualify to the next round of the competition.
With the winner of the encounter making it to the group stage (money zone) while the loser would be relegated to the Confederations Cup, the North African giants would give their guests a good run for their money.
Hearts, however, would go into the game beaming with confidence after their 1-0 advantage and the level of quality displayed by Coach Samuel Boadu’s side in their first leg fixture is an added fillip.
Isaac Mensah scored the only goal in the exciting first leg encounter to give his side a huge advantage ahead of tomorrow’s game.
Though there were indications that the game would be played behind closed doors as part of COVID-19 preventive measures, the Ghanaian champions would be expected to remain confident and protect their advantage to scale through to the next stage of the competition.
The likes of Daniel Afriyie Barnieh, Isaac Mensah (first leg goal scorer), Emmanuel Nettey, Kofi Kodzi and young sensation Salim Adams would be expected to make a tick for Hearts in Morocco.
After missing out on continental football since 2015, Hearts would leave no stone unturned in an attempt to remain in this year’s Champions league and possibly replicate their outstanding feat of 2000; arguably the most successful year in the club’s history.
Hearts won the FA Cup and the premier league in 2000 and went ahead to win the CAF Champions League.
With the FA Cup and premier league already in the bag, Hearts looked motivated to go in for the ultimate Champions League.
The home side would also be hoping to make their home advantage count in order to upset the Phobians.
The likes of Yahia Attiat-Allah, Ayman El Hassouni and Muaid Ellafi had a good game in Accra would be a thorn in the defence of Hearts.
It promises to be a keenly contested encounter with both teams desperate to qualify to the group stages of the CAF Champions League, scheduled for February next year.
By Michael Abayateye
Ghana’s parliament has marked the 2nd edition of May Day 2026 under the theme “ Welcome Home”.
It was special day meant to celebrate the invaluable support of the workforce, recognizing the commitment, resilience, and contributions of workers to institutional growth and national development.
Delivering the message on behalf of the Speaker, the 1st Deputy Speaker, Bernard Ahiafor, described the theme as very apt, appropriate, and timely, noting that Parliament is more than a workplace, it is a shared home.
He emphasized that we cannot speak about work without speaking about people, reminding everyone that the true measure of our work is the well-being of our people.
He urged that our traditional clothing become an integral part of our everyday clothing, and that our local languages must become integral to our daily lives, interwoven into education and practiced at home.
Referencing Standing Order 63, which captures the use of local language as optional in deliberations, he encouraged a renewed commitment to identity, saying it is significant that we “come home” and present who we are so future generations can inherit a story they can fully tell.
The Clerk, Mr. Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, in his remarks commended officers for their dedication and devotion to duty, calling on them to go the extra mile and leave legacies.
Echoing the reminder that an unexamined life is not worth living, he described the event as an invitation to reconnect with our roots through cultural revival.
The Deputy Clerk, C&FMS, Dr. Gloria Sarku Kumawu, urged all not to forget their roots, the people behind the stories of ministries, industries, and the strides made both in-house and beyond.
What began last year has now become a meaningful tradition, showcasing Ghanaian heritage, fostering unity, and encouraging innovation under the principle of diversity for unity and diversity for progress, she added.
The gathering brought together leadership, public officials, and staff across all levels, along with the media, standing as a unifying platform that honored service, celebrated culture, and reaffirmed a shared commitment to national development.
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Manhyia would serve as Ghana’s unifying force …Otumfuo assures on commemoration of 27 years on the Golden Stool
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, last Friday celebrated his 27th enstoolment with a colourful and culture-rich ceremony at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, drawing a distinguished gathering of dignitaries from across Ghana and beyond.
Clad in splendid kente and adorned in rich traditional regalia, the dignitaries added colour and elegance to the occasion, as the palace grounds came alive with a vibrant display of Ghanaian culture.
Traditional drumming, dancing and symbolic rites underscored the deep-rooted heritage of the Ashanti Kingdom, captivating guests and reaffirming the value of tradition in modern society.
Speaking at a high-level Executive Gala organised by the Diaspora Affairs Office of the Office of the President in strategic partnership with the E ON 3 Group, the ‘World-Meets-in-Ghana’ gala, the Asantehene urged Ghanaians to guard against the divisive tendencies of partisan politics.
The event was to honour the Asantehene’s nearly three-decade reign under the theme ‘Advancing Peace and Sustainable Economic Development through Royal Vision’.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II noted that such attitudes threatened the country’s long-standing values of unity, civility and brotherliness.
He assured that Manhyia would continue to serve as a unifying force for the nation.
The celebration also featured the presentation of commemorative gold coins to notable national leaders, including the President, John Dramani Mahama, former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as well as Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, a former Vice President in recognition of their contributions to peace and national development.
By Spectator Reporter
