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Ghana stages comeback to beat Kazakhstan in UEFA U16 International Development Tournament
In a stunning display of resilience and skill, Ghana’s U16 football team orchestrated a remarkable comeback to secure a resounding 5-1 victory over Kazakhstan in the UEFA U16 International Development Tournament.
The match began with Kazakhstan taking an early lead as Kurmanakhan found the back of the net on the 21st minute, sending shockwaves through the Ghanaian camp.
However, undeterred by the setback, Ghana’s captain, Benjamin Tsevanyo, rose to the occasion and restored parity with a crucial goal on the 42nd minute.
With momentum on their side, Ghana seized control of the game, with Joseph Narbi showcasing his scoring prowess by putting his team in the lead with a goal on the 44th minute. Just moments before halftime, Narbi struck again, netting Ghana’s third goal and leaving Kazakhstan reeling.
After the break, Ghana continued to dominate proceedings, with Abdulai Nortey extending their lead with a clinical finish on the 14th minute of the second half. The onslaught didn’t stop there, as Benjamin Hanson sealed the victory for Ghana with a fifth goal, leaving Kazakhstan with no chance of a comeback.
This emphatic win marks Ghana’s second consecutive victory in the tournament, following their earlier triumph over Serbia by the same score line.
With each match, Ghana’s young talents are proving their mettle on the international stage, showcasing their potential for greatness.
The UEFA U16 International Development Tournament serves as a crucial platform for the development of juvenile footballers, providing them with valuable exposure and experience at an international level.
For Ghana, this tournament holds added significance as they prepare for the upcoming WAFU Zone B U17 tournament, set to be hosted in Accra next month.
As Ghana’s U16 team continues to excel and hone their skills on the field, the nation eagerly anticipates their future successes and contributions to the world of football.
With determination and talent driving them forward, the young footballers of Ghana are poised to make their mark on the global stage.
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GEXIM deepens relations with US EXIM Bank
A management team of the Ghana Export – Import Bank (GEXIM) led by the Acting Chief Executive, Sylvester Mensah met with the leadership of the Export–Import Bank of the United States (US EXIM) on Wednesday April 23, 2025 in Washington DC, United States of America.
The Acting President and Chairman of US EXIM, Mr. James C. Cruse and Vice President, International Relations, Ms. Isabel Galdiz received the GEXIM delegation, which included Deputy CEO for Banking, Mr. Moses Klu Mensah and Head of International Cooperation, Mr. Jonathan Christopher Koney at the headquarters of US EXIM.
The meeting offered the GEXIM team the opportunity to share the strategic direction of the Bank in line with the resetting agenda of the President of the Republic, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama for the repositioning of the Ghanaian economy into an export-led one by providing the requisite investment to Ghanaian businesses.
Mr. James C. Cruse expressed US EXIM’s eagerness to deepen its existing relations with GEXIM and proposed the signing of a new Cooperative Framework Agreement following the expiration of a Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2019 to utilize US EXIM’s medium term loan guarantees to procure machinery by GEXIM for qualified Ghanaian Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).
Mr.Sylvester Mensah thanked the Acting President and Chairman of US EXIM for hosting the GEXIM delegation and reaffirmed the Ghanaian government’s commitment to strengthening trade and investment between Ghana and its global partners for economic transformation of Ghana with GEXIM playing a pivotal role.
The two teams will be meeting on the sidelines of the 2025 US EXIM Annual Conference on 29th and April 30, 2025 to explore possible areas of collaboration and matching Ghanaian businesses to American companies. The meeting ended with an exchange of gifts.
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Many SOEs have been used as mere instruments for personal wealth accumulation –Pres.Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed concern over the misuse of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) for personal financial gain by individuals in leadership positions.
Speaking during a meeting with Chief Executives of specified entities under the State Interest and Governance Authority (SIGA) on Thursday, March 13, the President directly attributed the dire state of SOEs to their leadership, accusing chief executives, management teams, and governing boards of prioritising personal enrichment over organisational efficiency.
He pointed to bloated budgets, unjustified allowances, and unnecessary expenditures as factors draining public funds while SOEs continue to rely on government bailouts.
“Many SOEs have been used as mere instruments for personal wealth accumulation by appointees. The chief executives, management, and boards of these enterprises are responsible for this situation. Some SOEs have become perennial loss-makers, draining public funds with bloated budgets, unjustified allowances, and unnecessary expenditures while relying on government bailouts as if entitled to them. Many of these entities are at their lowest point in the entire history of the Fourth Republic,” he said.
President Mahama further noted that many SOEs have been plagued by inefficiencies, corruption, and mismanagement, leading to consistent financial losses. He cited the 2023 State Ownership Report by the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA), which highlighted systemic inefficiencies and wasteful expenditures within these entities.
He therefore reaffirmed his commitment to reforming under-performing SOEs and ensuring they serve national interests.
He warned that loss-making SOEs will no longer be tolerated and will either be merged, privatised, or closed.
“I will assess you based on your performance. If you do not align with the pace of the reset agenda, you may be asked to step aside. If that adds to the horror movie, so be it,” he added.
Source: Myjoyonline.com
