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FA Delegation mourns with widow of late Black Stars fitness coach
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has extended its heartfelt condolences to the wife of the late Black Stars fitness trainer, Ricky Roy, following his untimely passing after a brief illness.
A delegation from the GFA, led by Director of Marketing Jamil Maraby, paid a visit to the grieving widow to offer their sympathies and support during this difficult time.
Among the members of the delegation were prominent figures from the Black Stars team, including team manager Ameenu Shardow, goalkeeper’s trainer Fatau Dauda, Communications Director Henry Asante Twum, and Physiotherapist Samuel Kwame Ankomah, among others.
Ricky Roy’s sudden demise has left a void in the football community, with his contributions to the Black Stars and his dedication to fitness training deeply cherished and remembered by all who had the privilege of working with him.
During the visit, the delegation expressed their condolences to the widow and shared words of encouragement and support to help her through the grieving process. The widow’s family, in turn, informed the delegation that details regarding the one-week commemoration would be announced at a later date.
As the football fraternity mourns the loss of Ricky Roy, his memory will continue to live on through the indelible mark he left on Ghanaian football, and his legacy will be forever cherished by all who knew him.
The Diaspora Affairs Office at the Office of the President has hosted a delegation of African diaspora women who are in Ghana ahead of a planned Presidential Conferment of Citizenship ceremony.
The Director of Diaspora Affairs, Kofi Okyere Darko, explained in a Facebook post that the visit was a gesture of appreciation by the delegation to the Government of Ghana for its continued efforts to reconnect Africans in the diaspora with their ancestral homeland.
He indicated that the ceremony, scheduled for next Monday, will officially grant Ghanaian citizenship to members of the delegation as part of the country’s broader engagement with the African diaspora.
The delegation was led by Erica Bennett, Founder of the Diaspora Africa Forum.
According to Mr Okyere Darko, her years of advocacy have played an important role in strengthening ties between Africa and people of African descent living abroad.
He noted that the group’s journey towards citizenship represents not only a legal process but also a cultural and spiritual return to their roots.
Also present at the meeting was Natalie Jackson, an attorney who is also expected to receive Ghanaian citizenship during the ceremony. She works closely with renowned civil rights lawyer Ben Crump.
Mr Okyere Darko emphasised that Ghana remains committed to strengthening relationships with the African diaspora and promoting unity, identity, and shared heritage among people of African descent worldwide.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana Tourism Authority is leading Ghana’s participation at ITB Berlin, which opened in Berlin with a vibrant national pavilion highlighting Ghana’s rich cultural heritage, tourism destinations and investment opportunities.
March 5 has been designated as Ghana Day, a special platform to promote Ghana’s languages, cuisine, Kente, festivals and business prospects to the global tourism community. The stand has already drawn strong interest with traditional arts and crafts displays, immersive multimedia presentations and popular Ghanaian snacks.
Seven private-sector players are exhibiting alongside government officials as part of efforts to deepen trade partnerships, expand market access, and attract investment across the hospitality, heritage tourism, ecotourism, and creative arts sectors.
Ahead of the official opening, the Ghana delegation also engaged young Ghanaian investors in Germany in collaboration with V Afrika-Verein and the Ghana Embassy, strengthening diaspora investment linkages and highlighting opportunities within the tourism value chain.
Ghana’s coordinated presence at ITB Berlin 2026 reinforces its strategy to position the country as the Gateway to Africa and a competitive destination for leisure travel and global investment.
