Osu Homowo was Peacefull

Police presence in Osu in Accra, which is divided over achieftaincy dispute, ensured that the people had a peaceful Homowo celebration.Nii Nortey Owuo III, Osu Manste, amidst drumming and dancing, sprinkled"Kpokpoi", the traditional food made of corn flour and palm fruit soup, throughsome streets of Osu.Osu Mantse Nii Nortey Owuo 111 introducing himself to the gathering at the Osu palace before descending the stairways to perform the sprinkling of kpekpoi indicating the beginning of the Homowo celebrations the by people of Osu .

Ghana 1 Senegal 1

Senegal on Tuesday failed to punish a highly defensive Black Stars, and in spite of a near total dominance, the Terranga Lions could manage only a one-all draw in their international friendly at the Den Stadium, Millwall, England.Striker Asamoah Gyan had put the Black Stars ahead in the 44th minute in a half that saw both sides attempting onslaughts at the opposing net.It took a 73rd, almost unchallenged but well exploited opportunity by Senegal captain El Hadj Diouf to level matters for the Lions.In a match that saw the Senegalese earn as many as 10 corner kicks as against none for the Black Stars, such was the dominance of the Lions, whose vow to beat the Stars, expressed in pre-match outbursts by Diouf and colleagues met a stiff resistance in Stars goalkeeper Richard Kingson.On countless occasions, Kingson pulled off daring saves to deny the Lions near goals, and when the second half saw a slowed Michael Essien in the Stars midfield, the traffic was all towards the Stars end.Indeed the Stars major force in the first half, Laryea Kingston, was totally anonymous in the second half as Diouf and his men tore at ease at the Stars defence.The Stars barely threatened their opponents in the second half, and it came as little surprise when Diouf latched onto a floated ball that landed between and Richard Kingson just ahead of the six-yard box, affording him ample time to dribble the goalkeeper before planting the ball firmly into the net.The Stars next play Morocco on September 8, also in a friendly build up to the Cup of Nations.Line-up: Richard Kingson; Francis Dickoh; Hans Adu Sarpei/Michael Helegbe, (77); John Paintsil; Shilla Illiasu, Anthony Annan/Ahmed Barusso(90), Laryea Kingston, Michael Essien/Bernard Kumorji(77), Sulley Muntari/Junior Agogo(83), Asamoah Gyan and Haminu Dramani/Andre Ayew(90).

Shine Starlets Shine!!!: U 17 SOUTH KOREA

Our Twinkle Twinkle little Starlets have a way for making us proud almost everytime they participate in Tournaments such as this. It is against this backgroud that I have become an ardent supportor of the side anytime there is an U 17 world cup. Ghana, having won this competion twice and an impressive record to boast of at the junior level, places a lot of burden on the shoulders of the current line-up. But I must be quick to add that I have been impressed by the performance of the team in their 1st game against Trinidad and Tobago. Right from the blast of the whistle, they made their intentions known that they will take nothig shy of a goal harvest. One thing particularly impresive about the side is their ability to pass the ball around with breathtaking speed. This is slightly different from the free flowing "one touch and pass" "Agoro" style we are used to. This is not to say that the Agoro style has been abondoned. Infact they have added the speed of the european League to the style making them one of the teams to beat. Special mention must be given to all the technical handlers of this side; those who are no more with the team and those who are still there. I applaude coach Silas Tetteh's poise and decision making. I would like him to smile a little bit in the next games though.

But most of all I give a double thumbs up for our gallent future Michael Essian's and Stephen Appiah's. Please take this chance to shine seriously, making your career the ultimate goal so you don't fizzle out early like some of your pre-decessors.I believe you can bring home the Ultimate prize!!

By:Isaac Tetteh

U-17 WC: Starlets In An Emphatic 1st Win

National U-17 soccer team, Black Starlets cruised on with Ghana's hope for a third global title at the FIFA world Championship when they spanked Trinidad and Tobago 4-1 in a Group F opener on Monday in South Korea.
The Ghanaians who are making their eight appearance at the competition they won in 1991 and 1995, scored thrice in the first half before wrapping up the game late to jump to the summit of the four-team table with three points that includes Germany and Columbia. Sadick Adams gave the scanty Ghanaian fans dotted across the Cheonan Sports Complex a reason to expect a rainy day when he tore open the Trinidad and Tobago rear but surprisingly shot wide with just the yawning net in sight.
That move soared the team's confidence and opened the way for Ransford Osei who grabbed the opener in the 11th minute. Osei profited from a move initiated by Daniel Opare when the latter raced above his marker from the left flank, cut deep into the middle before instigating the final pass for the former to hit the back of the net with the ball in a manner that left Trinidad's goalkeeper Samuel Glenroy exposed.
The Starlets though not playing particularly well, managed a few chances, but consistent calls of offside by the assistant referee ensured their appetite for more goals was suppressed with the offside traps well executed by their opponents.
However the creative genius, Ishmael Yartey who struggled to stay in his element had a rear breakthrough with the offside traps on the 20 minute mark but with only Glenroy to beat, the All Blacks winger squeezed the ball on the goalie's body to the dismay of all. The pendulum of action fast swung into Trinidad and Toibago's favour and in one of the scarce threat to the two times world champions, it was Ghana's goalkeeper Joseph Addo who ensure the scores remained unchanged with a fine save.
Ghana was to strike again just when their opponents seemed to be settling down with incessant raids that saw Osei's well taken shot kissing the post and deflecting to safety on the 35th minute. Ten minutes on, Osei got lucky with his second, as he finished Abeiku Quansah's set up after the creative midfielder tore the defence into shreds before laying that pass.
Inspired by the goal, Adams made it three on the stroke of half time by feasting on Opare's sweat.
The second half produced less action, but gave indication of the fine telepathic understanding that proved the strength of the Ghanaian youngsters.
In their quest for redemption, the losers managed a consolation goal with a thunder bolt shot from substitute Stephen Compbell from a set piece just beyond the final third with 10 minutes left of play.
Substitute Kelvin Bossman grabbed Ghana's fourth five minutes later to ensure total victory. Ghana next plays Germany on Thursday.
Line-up Joseph Addo, Paul Addo, Daniel Opare, Francis Boadi, Tetteh Nortey, Abeiku Quansah, Enoch Adu/Abdul Naza Alhassan, Sadick Adams/ Kelvin Bossman , Ransford Osei, Ishmael Yartey, Philip Boampong/ Richard Mpong .
SummaryGhana beat Trinidad and Tobago 4-1 at the Cheonan Sports Complex in the second Group F fixture at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Korea 2007. Scorers: Ransford Osei(12, 44), Sadick Adams(45+1), Kevin Bossman(89) Line Up: Addo J, Addo P(C), Opare, Boadi, Tetteh, Quansah(56' Frimpong), Adu(77' Naza), Adams(76' Bossman), Osei, Yartey, Boampong Watch the match Here(FIFA) or channelsurfing