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Journey well, Uncle Ebo
“I am a man for several seasons. I was born virtually on a cocoa farm, raised in a rural setting and became cosmopolitan, once spending 13 and a half years living in Her Majesty’s Great Britain. That is not all the contradictions surrounding my personality.”
The above was how Mr Kobina Ebo Quansah would describe himself when he meets you for the first time and wants to engage you.
On other occasions, he describes himself as a ‘Rebel with a course.’
In my developmental period as a Sports Journalist, he hardly called me by my name. He would look at me and just say ‘Hey my friend, my friend without history, how are you?
I often referred to him as ‘Ebusua’ due to his affinity with Mysterious Ebusua Dwarfs, then a formidable Premier League club.
Such is the quality, selfless, friendly, good-humoured and experienced member of Ghana’s inky fraternity that would be interred today at the Ekumfi Ekrawfo Methodist Cemetery.
Uncle Ebo died on June 26, 2025 after a short illness and although he’s no more, his works and legacy would continue to shape the profession and guide the young and upcoming journalists aiming to make it to the very top.
Beyond his uninviting look, when he sat behind a computer at the Design Section of the New Times Corporation (NTC), writing some of his hardcore stories cutting across the various sectors, especially sports, Uncle Ebo’s mood can swing immediately if you happen to be one of his buddies.
Despite the good relationship I had with him, Uncle Ebo was bothered about the choice of teams I support.
On one free day, he sent for me; when I entered his office, he offered me a sit.
“Hey my friend, my friend without history,” I have a big problem with you; today you must explain to me why you support Accra Great Olympics and Manchester City, two teams without history.
When I smiled, he snapped “No don’t laugh, I must understand why you support two teams without history.”
For Uncle Ebo, as ‘Accra boy’, my choices should have been Hearts of Oak and Manchester United, the latter being his favourite club in the English Premier League.
Many years after these conversation, I met Uncle Ebo and after some pleasantries’, he told me “my friend, you now have history and continue to carve more history for yourself,” referencing the change in fortunes of the two Manchester clubs.
It was one of the funny moments shared with this man who taught his subordinates to be fearless and selfless.
Today, he is no more but his memories would linger on. He stood for justice, he wrote and spoke against corruption. Fare thee well Uncle Ebo till we meet again.
Management of Asempa FM has issued a public apology to the Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr. Kofi Adams, after wrongly quoting him in a recent publication about the selection of players for the Black Stars.
In a statement released by the station’s management, Asempa FM admitted that a quote card shared after Kofi Adams’ interview on Ultimate Sports Show on 13th October 2025 misrepresented his actual remarks.
According to the station, the error created a wrong impression that the Sports Minister was directly involved in selecting players for the national team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
“The wording on the artwork may have created a misleading impression. For clarity, the Honorable Minister stated that the final decision on player selection rests solely with the technical team, and he emphasized the importance of transparency and merit-based selection,” the statement said.
Asempa FM expressed deep regret for the misrepresentation and apologized to Kofi Adams and the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
The management further assured the public that the station would take steps to ensure greater accuracy and care in its future communications.
“We hold Kofi Adams and his office in the highest regard and deeply regret any inconvenience or misunderstanding caused,” the statement concluded.
By: Jacob Aggrey
When Otto Addo took charge, Ghana sat fourth in Group I with just three points from two matches — a situation that seemed daunting for even the most optimistic fans. But what followed was one of the most remarkable turnarounds in African World Cup qualifying history.
Addo’s arrival brought renewed tactical clarity and belief. He restructured the team’s shape, redefined roles, and instilled discipline in both defense and attack. The results began to flow as Ghana went on an astonishing run of victories.
The coach’s calm leadership was crucial in restoring confidence to key players who had lost form. Veterans found new motivation, while youngsters flourished under his guidance, creating a perfect blend of maturity and energy.
Each win became a statement of intent — that Ghana was back. The team’s comeback victories over tough opponents like Mali and Central African Republic showed resilience and mental fortitude.
By the end of the campaign, the Black Stars had climbed from fourth to first, topping the group with 25 points and a +17-goal difference — a clear testament to Otto Addo’s transformational leadership.
This turnaround will go down in Ghana’s football annals as a story of hope, determination, and tactical brilliance that brought the nation back to the world stage.
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