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Former West Ham defender John Paintsil advises Kudus to prioritise team success
Former West Ham United defender John Paintsil has shared his insights on Mohammed Kudus’ high-profile transfer to the Premier League, urging the 23-year-old attacking midfielder to prioritise team success over individual accolades.
Kudus realised his dream of joining the Premier League ranks, as he put pen to paper on a five-year contract, finalising his move from Ajax to West Ham.
The talented 23-year-old’s reputation has been on the rise, thanks to his remarkable performance last season, where he netted an impressive 18 goals for Ajax. His stellar form has persisted into the current season, including a recent standout performance where he secured a hat-trick in the Europa League against Ludogorets. West Ham’s pursuit of Kudus was backed by a significant investment, reportedly surpassing the 40 million euros mark.
Interestingly, Kudus has opted for the number 14 shirt, a jersey that holds sentimental value as it was previously worn by none other than Paintsil during his stint with West Ham United.
Reflecting on Kudus’ move, Paintsil shared his perspective during an interview on Kumasi-based Akoma FM, stating, “Kudus Mohammed shouldn’t focus solely on winning individual awards even though they are important, but I will rather encourage him to do well at West Ham.” He continued, “He shouldn’t be about playing at West Ham to win or even think about the African Best Player award but play well and at the right time, it will come.”
Kudus could debut for West Ham in their Premier League clash against Luton Town on Friday.
Source:3news.com
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.
