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Pitch: CANADA HIGH COMMISSION, CULTURAL TRIBE AND PFAG HOST FOOTBALL LEGACIES FROM GHANA AHEAD OF WORLD CUP 2026

CANADA HIGH COMMISSION, CULTURAL TRIBE AND PFAG HOST FOOTBALL LEGACIES FROM GHANA AHEAD OF WORLD CUP 2026

Some of Ghana’s most celebrated former Black Stars players made a memorable appearance at a football legacy event hosted by the Canadian High Commission in Accra ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The event, held at the Accra Sports Stadium, formed part of activities highlighting cultural and sporting ties between Ghana and Canada as preparations intensify toward the global football showpiece.

Leading the distinguished group of former internationals were Anthony Baffoe, Samuel Osei Kuffour, Kwame Ayew, and Augustine Arhinful, all of whom once donned the famous Black Stars jersey and left lasting marks on Ghanaian football.

The gathering, organized in collaboration with the Canadian High Commission, Cultural Tribe Festival and the Professional Footballers Association of Ghana, celebrated the enduring legacy of Ghanaian footballers and their influence both locally and within the diaspora, particularly in Canada.

Speakers at the event emphasized football’s power to unite cultures and inspire younger generations, with the presence of the former Black Stars serving as a reminder of Ghana’s rich football heritage as the world counts down to the 2026 World Cup.

Ceremony: FOOTBALL LEGACIES FROM GHANA TO CANADA BY TRIBE CULTURE FESTIVAL

FOOTBALL LEGACIES FROM GHANA TO CANADA BY TRIBE CULTURE FESTIVAL

The Canadian High Commission in Accra as part of the preparations towards the 2026 FIFA World Cup held a celebratory event at the Accra Sports Stadium in Accra in honor of this year’s Black History Month.

The event organized by Tribe Culture Festival was to amplify this year’s Black History Month mainly celebrated February in Canada to remember the contributions of Africans towards the building of Canada.

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41st National Farmers' Day Celebration

The 2025 National Best Farmer is Opanyin Abraham Kwaku Adusei, an 82-year-old farmer from the Kwahu Afram Plains South District in the Eastern Region of Ghana.
He received the award at the 41st National Farmers’ Day Awards Ceremony held on December 5, 2025, in Ho, the Volta Regional capital.
Opanyin Adusei has been farming for 44 years and manages large areas of cocoa, mango, and cashew, among other crops.
For his achievement, he was awarded a cash prize of GH₵1.2 million sponsored by the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) and a brand-new tractor with implements from Sino Trucks.
Runner-ups:
First Runner-Up: Osman Kadri, 48, from the Greater Accra Region.
Second Runner-Up: Charles Gyato, 63, from the Oti Region.

Volta fair 2025 Young Entrepreneurs Forum

Volta fair 2025 Young Entrepreneurs Forum

Volta Fair 2nd Volta Women Entrepreneurs' Forum

Mama Nyonyo Adza II, known in private life as Kafui Adza, CEO/Founder of Akosombo Catering

and

Emi-Beth Aku Quantson, CEO of Kawa Moka Coffee Roasters

become the premier recipients of the Mawuena Adzo Dumor Entrepreneurial Award.

Volta Regional Minister James Gunu had an engagement with the Volta Brand Ambassadors.

Volta Regional Minister James Gunu had an engagement with the Volta Brand Ambassadors and other personalities ahead of 7th Volta Trade and Investment Fair, starting from the 27th of November to 8th December in the Volta Regional capital, Ho.
They discussed ways to make this year’s Volta Fair another grand success.

FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIER: Ghana beat Comoros 1-0 to qualify

FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIER: Ghana beat Comoros 1-0 to qualify

The Management Team Of The National Identification Authority (NIA) Paid A Courtesy Visit To Professor Ernest Dumor

The Management team of the National Identification Authority (NIA) paid a courtesy visit to its esteemed founding Executive Secretary, Professor Ernest Dumor.

The delegation led by the current Executive Secretary, Mr Wisdom Kwaku Deku expressed profound gratitude for Professor Dumor’s remarkable role in establishing the NIA. The visit not only acknowledges his tireless efforts but also seeks to harness his invaluable wisdom, knowledge and expertise in building a better NIA and a more sustainable, prosperous and robust Identity System for Ghana’s development.

The visit marks the beginning of many as the Management Team led by Mr Deku has purposefully planned to visit all its past Executive Secretaries to learn from each of them and most importantly celebrate their achievements while they are alive. A commitment to building on the foundations laid by its pionee.
Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie (MP), Niece of Professor Ernest Dumor thank and applauded the NIA on behalf of the Dumor family for recognising her uncle’s national contribution while he is still alive,

Ambassadors’ Dinner

Ambassadors’ Dinner hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

ConferenceOf Heads OfMission And Orientation Programme For Newly Appointed Envoys Of Ghana

ConferenceOf Heads OfMission And Orientation Programme For Newly Appointed Envoys Of Ghana

JOYSPORTS INVITATIONA 2025 (Tag Of Peace)

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