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FA Cup Round 32: Hearts battle Dreams …as Kotoko face Benab FC
• Steve Mukwala – Asante Kotoko
The MTN/FA Cup Round of 32 games return today through to Sunday with defending champions Hearts of Oak battling Dreams FC at the Accra Sports Stadium tomorrow.
Hearts were 3-1 victors against Division One side Uncle ‘T’ United, while the latter also saw off Asekem FC 2-1.
The Phobians will be hoping to register a double over the side they produced a 3-2 comeback against in the 2021-2022 semis, before cruising over Bechem United in the final to clinch their record 12th FA Cup title.
Yet to pick a win in their last two league meetings, Hearts could use this test to regain their form against a side with an impressive run, having won three and drawn three with no defeat in six league games.
Division Two club Benab FC, will also test their might against reigning league champions Kotoko at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium today in a late kick-off.
The Porcupine Warriors saw off the tier-two side in a friendly encounter and will hope to continue their dominance.
The Accra derby will see Accra Great Olympics square off with Legon Cities at the Accra Sports Stadium.
At the Sunyani Coronation Park today, former Premier League candidates, Tano Bofoakwa will face current league leaders Aduana Stars in a tough contest.
Premier League debutants, Kotoku Royals will welcome Nzema Kotoko to the Cape Coast Sports Stadium same day.
Two Division One clubs, Volta Rangers and Krystal Palace will lock horns at the Ho Sports Stadium today, while WA Power SC and Debibi United – both Division One teams, will battle it out to progress to the next round.
The action continues on Sunday when Venomous Vipers and Ebusua Dwarfs clash at the Robert Mensah Stadium in a ferocious Cape Coast derby.
Karela United will make a trip to the St Martins Park to face Division One side Skyy FC, while Heart of Lions welcome MSK Zilina to the Kpando Sports Stadium.
Real Tamale United will be hoping to unleash their prowess on WA Suntaa at the Aliu Mahama Stadium in a cagey affair.
The Carl Reindorf Park at Dansoman will see Liberty Professionals play as host to AS Rences, while Mighty Royals will face Nsoatreman at the Adehyiman Park.
Goldstars take on King Faisal at the Dun’s Park with Samartex battling Nations FC at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena.
BY LINUS SIAW NARTEY
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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
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Energy Minister announces full restoration of power generation units after major grid disruption
Energy Minister, John Jinapor has announced that all power generation units affected by the recent national grid disruption have been fully restored and are back in service.
According to the Minister on social media, engineers, technicians and emergency response teams worked continuously to restore electricity supply and stabilise the national grid after the incident caused major challenges within the power sector.
In a statement, the Minister praised the efforts of personnel from the Ghana Grid Company Limited, Volta River Authority and Electricity Company of Ghana for their commitment and coordination during the emergency.
“Mission accomplished. All generation units are now back in service,” the Minister stated.
He explained that despite the scale of the disruption, technical teams worked around the clock to restore power and secure stability within the system.
“Through their tireless work, discipline, and commitment to country, power has been restored and system stability secured,” he said.
The Minister further expressed appreciation to the leadership and staff of GRIDCo, VRA, ECG and other supporting agencies for their collective response to the crisis.
According to him, the successful restoration of the system demonstrates the resilience and capability of Ghanaian professionals in times of national difficulty.
“This moment shows that even under pressure, Ghana can rely on the strength and skill of its people,” he added.
The Minister offered prayers for the country’s energy sector and the engineers who led the restoration efforts.
“May God bless our engineers, our energy sector, and our nation,” he stated.
By: Jacob Aggrey
