Liverpool talisman Mohammed Salah has won the Standard Chartered Men’s Player of the Season award for the 2023-24 season.
The former Black Stars shot-stopper has departed the Orlando Stadium outfit after a four-year stay at the club.
Laryea Kingston has stated that the Black Stars dolled out too much sense of composure and a refusal to rattle down one of the top international sides in Africa in the first half of their match-day three game of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.
The Black Stars went into recess trailing 1-0, with Komary Doubmia scoring in the 45th minute for the Eagles of Mali.
But, Ghana reversed the fortunes of the game in the second half, netting twice through Ernest Nuamah and Jordan Ayew to bag a much needed three points.
According to Laryea Kingston, who's a former Ghana international, although the Black Stars put up an encouraging display by showing a desperate rearguard action in the second half, they showed their opponents too much respect.
"We respected Mali in the first half, and that was a problem, but things changed in the second half," Kingston said on GTV Sports Plus.
"Partey and other players were making runs into the Malian box. I've always said that Ghana has the players to challenge any team.
"Credit to Jordan Ayew for his goal and Ernest Nuamah's strike, which were both vital for us. It was a good game, and Otto Addo has done a great job," he added.
Thursday's win is significant as it marks Ghana's first away victory since 2022. The Black Stars have now moved to the second position in Group I with six points, tied with Comoros, who remain at the top of the table due to goal difference.
Ghana will host the Central African Republic on Monday, June 10, in their fourth qualifying game at the Kumasi Baba Yara Stadium.
By: Pascal Amoah
Ghana coach Otto Addo has said that Monday's World Cup qualifier against Central African Republic will be the toughest challenge.
After being sued for slander by Black Stars assistant coach John Paintsil, an Accra High Court issued an order for substituted service on former GBC broadcast journalist Veronica Commey.
John Paintsil filed a lawsuit against journalists Veronica Commey, Saddick Adams, Patrick Osei Agyemang (popularly known as Songo), and Christopher Nimley.
The case derives from allegations made by journalists on several radio shows that Paintsil forged his CAF Coaching certificate.
The ex-Ghana international launched a defamation lawsuit against the four journalists and the media outlets where the allegedly defamatory words were broadcast.
The Writ of Summons and Statement of Claim were successfully served on Saddick Adams, Patrick Osei Agyemang, and Christopher Nimley. However, efforts to assist Veronica Commey have been greeted with major obstacles.
According to accounts, Veronica Commey had been evasive and difficult for the court bailiff to reach in order to avoid being physically served with the papers.
Lawyers for the Blackstars Legend applied to the court to serve the Writ of Summons and Statement of Claim on Veronica Commey via substituted methods in order to guarantee that she received notice of the writ.
John Paintsil is represented by WTS Nobisfields Ghana, a respected international legal practice that is part of WTS Global, a well-known network that operates in about 100 countries worldwide.
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— WTS Nobisfields (Law Firm) (@nobisfields) June 6, 2024
Following repeated unsuccessful attempts to serve Veronica Commey, the court issued an order of substituted service. When regular procedures fail, alternative means of serving court documents are permitted by the court rules.
The terms of the substituted service order will ensure that Commey is notified of the litigation via Whatsapp, X, and Facebook.
The Court additionally directed that the Writ of Summons and Statement of Claim be posted on the Court's notice board and in a prominent location on GBC's premises. The claims made by the journalists have major consequences for John Paintsil's professional standing.
As an assistant coach with the Ghana Black Stars, his credentials and honesty are critical. Paintsil asserted that the claims are unfounded and has initiated legal action to clear his name.
The court's decision to award an order of substituted service emphasizes the significance of due process and keeping all parties involved in legal disputes well-informed.
This instance emphasizes journalists' crucial role in confirming information before broadcasting possibly harmful claims. The outcome of this lawsuit is anticipated to have far-reaching repercussions for Ghanaian media practices and journalist accountability.
Below is the Order for Substitute Service from the Accra High Court
Ghana coach Otto Addo has revealed plans to adopt a different system against the Central African Republic (CAR) following the Black Stars' dramatic victory over Mali.
