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Kassin Mingle named U16 national team coach

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has appointed experienced manager, Kassim Ocansey Mingle, as the Head Coach of the new national U16 team. This decision reflects Ghana’s strategic focus on taking its talented players through a structured system of continuous progressive development from one age category to the next.

Currently at the helm of Premier League side Nations FC, Kassim Ocansey Mingle is a very experienced Coach with a proven track record of talent development. With previous stints as Head coach of Bechem United, Mingle has established himself as a prominent figure in Ghanaian football, renowned for his ability to identify and nurture emerging talent.

Mingle’s appointment as the head coach of Ghana’s U16 team is a testament to his unwavering dedication to youth development and his adherence to the principles of the Ghana Football Philosophy.

The formation of this team aligns with the GFA’s vision of creating a robust youth pipeline that cultivates talent from a young age, laying the foundation for sustained success at the national level.

Assisting Mingle in his mission is the experienced Stephen Kyeremeh, whose invaluable insights and expertise will complement Mingle’s leadership. Joe Baah, a seasoned goalkeeping coach, will serve as the team’s dedicated goalkeepers’ coach, ensuring that every aspect of player development is meticulously attended to.

As the newly appointed Head Coach, Mingle is poised to guide Ghana’s brightest young talents through their formative years, instilling in them the values of discipline, teamwork, and perseverance. His approach emphasises not only on-field success but also the holistic development of each player, equipping them with the skills and mindset required to excel both on and off the pitch.

The formation of the U16 national team underlines Ghana’s forward-thinking approach to football development, a key feature of Ghana’s Football Philosophy. This philosophy prioritises the holistic development of players from a young age, emphasising not only technical proficiency but also the cultivation of strong character traits and values.

As the journey begins for Ghana’s U16 national team, there is no doubt that Kassim Ocansey Mingle’s leadership will play a pivotal role in shaping the destiny of these young footballers.

With a blend of experience, expertise, and a deep-seated passion for talent development, Mingle stands ready to inspire a new generation of footballing stars and propel Ghanaian football to even greater heights.

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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