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Tizza Football Gala 2023 set for December 26-28
Chief of Tizza
The Tizza Football Gala 2023, a soccer fiesta for the people of Tizza in the Jirapa District of the Upper West Region is set for December 26-28 at the Tizza Junior High School(JHS) Football Park.
The gala forms part of activities to celebrate the one-year anniversary of their Chief, Bawayele Nnaayele Dakurah lll. 
Participating teams are Nimbare FC, Saaduon Royal Stars,Boi Young Youth,Naayibog Warriors,Mwofo FC,Bachoglo Wonderful Strikers and Baagu Young Youths.
The three-day event would also be used to select a formidable team for the Tizza town.
Organizer of the tournament, a former athlete and coach James Anlaaminge said the gala would help promote peace and unity among the people of Tizza.
He disclosed that dignitaries for the gala include, the Member of Parliament for the area, Cletus Seidu Dapilah and the Municipal Chief Executive Officer Lawyer Nicholas Soriyiri with the Chief of Tizza the Guest of Honour.
“We look forward to a competitive and exciting event that would bring both young and young people to celebrate and honour the Chief,” he stated.
Sponsors of the Gala he said include Dr. Caesar, producers of Lina Energy Tea, Ambassador George Lutterodt, former Ghana Athletics Association Chairman, Kpookeke Alcoholic Beverage and Indomie Ghana.
BY MICHAEL D.ABAYATEYE
Caption: Chief of Tizza
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Caption: MCE, Nicholas Soriyiri
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
