Its win or burst for Samartex, Nsoatreman in Africa …as they face Raja, Constantine in 2nd leg ties

Ghana’s representatives in Africa club competitions will return to action this weekend with tricky second leg ties to define their fate in the championships.
Starting today, League champions, FC Samartex, will hope to get the nod to the league stage of the CAF Champions League when they engage Raja Casablanca in a second leg tie in Morocco.
Nsoatreman will also attempt a major upset against CS Constantine who they lost 2-0 to in the first leg in Accra.
The tricky first leg outcomes obviously put them in danger of exiting the competition, considering the strength of North African teams at homes.
Both sides gave a good account of themselves in Accra last week, leaving the fans wondering what the outcome would be when they play in front of their supporters.
Among the two representatives, Samartex proved a more superior contender. They were, however, let down by poor defending that forced them to start on the back foot.
Despite the promise showed by Raja, luck smiled on them as the Ghanaians missed a series of goal scoring opportunities.
The narrative would have changed if those chances had been converted. With a modified approach, they can hold Raja in their back yard although it is clear that Raja could mount a totally different challenge.
Nsoatreman on the other side will face an uphill task in trying to overturn the 2-0 deficit suffered at home.
That seem an impossible task but Coach Yaw Preko is urging fans not to give up because they have plans to shock Constantine.
By Andrew Nortey

Entertainment
Kay9ice apologises to Shatta Wale

Afro-highlife musician, Kay9ice, known in private life as Philip Kay Kissi has publicly apologised to award-winning dancehall musician Shatta Wale and the Shatta Movement following his controversial remarks about his song.
Kay9ice made the comments about Shatta Wale’s song on Adom TV’s Showtime programme with Sally Mann.
Kay9ice believes the comments passed did not sit well with the Shatta Movement.
Against this backdrop, in a recent interview on Wontumi TV, Kay9ice expressed regret for his statements, clarifying that he never intended to disrespect Shatta Wale.
“I would like to use this opportunity to apologise to all S.M fans, I might have made some comments which I never intended for it to sound wrong to the fans, I have no intention of disrespecting such an icon,” Kay9ice added.
Kay9ice is currently promoting his latest release dubbed “Pema”, which is making waves since the release
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Entertainment
‘Valentine with Daddy Lumba’ at Grand Arena tonight

Ghanaian music legend, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, affectionately called Daddy Lumba is expected to thrill lovers at the Grand Arena today.
The legend on the night dubbed ‘Valentine With Daddy Lumba’ would be supported by other heavyweights like Kofi Nti, Adina, Abiana, Ofori Amponsah, Kofi Kinaata, KK Fosu, Maya Blu and C Zar among others.
According to the lead organiser, Nabil Alhassan, the inspiration behind the event was to organise a classy programme that caters for a matured audience this Valentine period.
The event would honour legends and promote the authentic Highlife genre, which is the heartbeat of Ghanaian music.
Nabil Alhassan said they settled on the Ghanaian music icon because as a living legend, Daddy Lumba’s impact on the music industry was unparalleled.
He urged patrons of the event to expect awe-inspiring performances from the legendary Daddy Lumba, who has shaped the Ghanaian music scene over generations with timeless hits, soulful melodies, and unforgettable lyrics.
Daddy Lumba over the years has not only entertained but inspired countless artistes and fans alike.
His ability to blend storytelling with rich instrumentation has made him a cultural icon whose music is still as relevant today as it was decades ago.
The event would be a celebration of a legacy, a once-in-a-lifetime experience designed to honour the artistry, passion, and influence of Daddy Lumba.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme