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Gideon Mensah named man of the match after Troyes Vs Auxerre match
Ghana defender Gideon Mensah has been named ‘Man of the match after Auxerre snatched a late draw at Troyes last Friday.
Mensah in the Ligue 1 game displayed an impressive performance that helped the French club snatch a 1-1 draw at Troyes
He recorded 90 minutes of play, 82 touches, 3 chances created, 1 big chance created, 4 clearances, 1 off-the-line clearance, 3 interceptions, 3 tackles and 6 recoveries.
ESTAC Troyes were less than five minutes from victory over AJ Auxerre after Rony Lopes’ opener, but Gaëtan Perrin struck back in the dying embers of the game as it ended 1-1 at the Stade de l’Aube
Raveloson got done for the goal, but he looked to make amends early in the second half with a thumping shot from the edge of the Troyes box which cannoned back off the post (56′). Troyes then thought they had a penalty at the other end when Gideon Mensah fouled Baldé, but referee Pierre Gaillouste changed his decision to a free-kick on reviewing VAR (58′).
Raveloson was getting forward well, and he was unlucky to see Gauthier Gallon leap on a cross which was intended for Nuno Da Costa (67′). Gallon’s opposite number Benoît Costil was then called into action to keep Renaud Ripart out (70′) before Baldé flashed another attempt high of the Auxerre goal (75′) but Auxerre had the final say when Lassine Sinayoko cut back for Perrin to stroke home for 1-1 (86′). Baldé could have snatched the win at the last but Costil forced his shot over (89′) and it ended honours even.
he 24-year-old will be delighted with his performance and will hope to replicate it in subsequent games in order to arrive in Qatar in top form for the World Cup.
Source: starrfm.com.gh
Ghana’s First Lady, Lordina Mahama, has made a generous donation to the country’s national female Under-17 and Under-20 teams – Black Maidens and Black Princesses- as they continue preparations for major international assignments.
The donation, made on Friday, May 22, was presented on behalf of the First Lady by the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, at the GFA Technical Centre in Prampram.
The gesture forms part of efforts to motivate and support Ghana’s young female footballers as they prepare to represent the country on the international stage.
The donation included essential food items and toiletries aimed at supporting the welfare and well-being of the players and technical teams.
The donation included cartons of Milo, T-rolls, soft drinks, toiletries, and a range of essential supplies aimed at supporting the welfare of the players, enhancing camp conditions, and easing preparations ahead of their respective assignments.
The Black Maidens are currently engaged in preparations for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers and are set to take on Liberia women’s national under-17 football team in the second-leg encounter in Liberia this weekend.
Meanwhile, the Black Princesses have already secured qualification to the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after overcoming Uganda in the qualifiers, extending Ghana’s remarkable record to eight consecutive appearances at the tournament.
The donation by the First Lady was expected to boost morale within both camps while reinforcing national support for the young female footballers who continue to make the country proud.
The prosecution has officially rested its case in The Republic v Solomon Asamoah & Another, the high-profile legal battle commonly referred to as the “Sky Train” case.
The Deputy Attorney General Justice Srem Sai announced the development, praising the state’s team of hard-working prosecutors for successfully anchoring the state’s evidence before the High Court.
The criminal trial centers on the former Chief Executive Officer and the former Board Chairman of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF).
The duo stands accused of illegally authorizing and paying out US$2 million to a foreign company without obtaining board directives or other mandatory statutory approvals.
State investigators have confirmed that the disbursed millions cannot be found.
Following the closure of the prosecution’s case, the accused persons moved the court for an opportunity to file a submission of no case.
The presiding judge granted the application, ordering the defense to submit their arguments by June 8.
The outcome of the June 8 filings will decide the fate of the trial:
With this, if the judge finds the defense’s submission convincing, the accused will be acquitted and discharged however, If the judge dismisses the submission, the court will order the accused officials to take the stand and explain why they should not face prison sentences.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
