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Melania Trump in Kenya, visits baby elephants

Agnes Tumuheire — Fri, 05 Oct 2018 14:39:30 +0000

US First Lady Melania Trump (C) uses binoculars to scan the environment while on at The Nairobi National Park in Nairobi: COURTESY PHOTO

On third day of solo tour of Africa, US First Lady Melania Trump has enjoyed carrying baby elephants on a safari in Kenya.

The first lady fed one of the baby elephants with bottled formula at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Nairobi.

Mrs.Trump is in Africa for first solo trip to four countries which she described as “four beautiful and very different countries in Africa” Ghana, Kenya, Malawi and Egypt.

Melania Trump started with in Ghana, where she visited mothers and their newborns, and toured a former slave trading fort before making a brief stop in Malawi and toured a primary school.

President Donald Trump tweeted: “Our country’s great First Lady, Melania, is doing really well in Africa. The people love her, and she loves them! It is a beautiful thing to see.”

US First Lady Melania Trump walks and sings with children at the Nest Childrens Home Orphanage : AFP PHOTO

The office of the first lad has termed the tour as a “showcase” for the work of the US Agency for International Development (USAID).

Mrs Trump landed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport at around 9pm on her maiden visit to Kenya ahead of her talks with First Lady Margaret Kenyatta on Friday. From Kenya, She is expected to visit Egypt.

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Melania Trump visits Ghana slave fort on first Africa tour

Agnes Tumuheire — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 15:21:26 +0000

Melania Trump with local chief Osabarimba Kwesi Atta II before visiting the fort: PHOTO BY DAILY GRAPHIC

“dungeon is really something that people should see and experience” and “what happened so many years ago is really a tragedy,” Mrs Trump said.

From Ghana, Melania Trump will visit Kenya, Malawi and Egypt, which she describes as the “four beautiful and very different countries in Africa” before concluding her Africa tour.

Mrs Trump intends to spend a whole week in Africa helping with children welfare.

“It’s very emotional. I will never forget [the] incredible experience and the stories that I heard.”

School children welcoming Mrs Trump in Accra on Tuesday : PHOTO BY REUTERS

To achieve her aim of providing humanitarian aid, the first lady visited the Ridge Hospital in the capital, Accra together with Ghana’s First Lady Rebecca Akufo-Addo.

Mrs Trump observed babies being weighed as part of a project aimed at promoting nutrition in children, which is supported by funding from the US government’s foreign aid organisation, USAid.

“She is interested in Africa because she has never been there before and knows that each country will have its own unique history and culture.” Stephanie Grisham, her communications director, said.

“My final stop, which is Egypt, will focus on the country’s tourism and conservation projects,” Mrs Trump said.

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Mohamed Salah signs new £200,000-a-week Liverpool contract to become highest paid player in club’s history

Herman Nnyanzi — Mon, 02 Jul 2018 12:15:42 +0000

Liverpool‘s pre-season preparations have got off to the perfect start after Mohamed Salah signed a new long-term contract.

The Egypt international is currently on holiday after playing at the World Cup but he has ended any discussion about his future after Liverpool ripped up his old terms and rewarded him with a deal that reflects his standing as one of the top players in Europe.

Mohamed Salah has signed a new contract with Liverpool after a stunning season for the club

Salah, who had initially signed a deal worth around £100,000-per-week when he moved to Anfield from Roma 12 months ago, will now be one of Liverpool’s highest earners and having scored 44 goals in all competitions can expect to have doubled that figure.

Manager Jurgen Klopp has already targeted an improvement on last season, when the club reached the Champions League final and finished in the top four.

It had long been a priority for Liverpool to reward Salah for his outstanding debut campaign. His tally of 32 goals in the Premier League broke a record for a 38-game campaign and he was instrumental in helping his side reach the Champions League final.

Real Madrid, who beat Liverpool 3-1 in Kiev, had been persistently linked with Salah for a long period but Liverpool have a strong relationship with Salah’s agent Ramy Abbas Issa and negotiations between him and sporting director Michael Edwards were smooth.

The new terms will keep Salah at Anfield until the summer of 2023 and, crucially, there is no release clause.

It is now Liverpool’s policy when brokering deals with their players that release clauses are not included — that was a reason Emre Can chose not to renew his terms.

Salah’s new contract will come as a boost to the Anfield club ahead of the new campaign

Klopp believes Salah’s new deal symbolises Liverpool’s bright future: ‘I think this news can be seen for what it is; rewarding a person who performed and contributed greatly for the team and the club last season.

‘It demonstrates two things very clearly also – his belief in Liverpool and our belief in him.

‘We want world-class talent to see they have a home at Anfield where they can fulfil all their professional dreams and ambitions – we are working hard together to achieve this.

‘When someone like Mo Salah commits and says this place is my home now, it speaks very loudly I think.

‘Equally, our commitment to him says we see his value and want him to grow even more and get even better within our environment.

‘The key thing to remember is the best thing about Mo is that he never sees himself as being more important than the team or anyone else within it. He recognises his team-mates and this club helped him achieve individual success last season. He sees the individual awards come because he is part of something bigger that is special.

‘Mo reflects where we are as a team, I think. Last season was special with many special moments – but we want more.

‘We want to be more successful and achieve more together – as the supporters sang so loudly, “we’re never gonna stop”. This has to be the attitude individually and collectively.’

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Uruguay’s Gimenez heads in late winner against Egypt

Herman Nnyanzi — Fri, 15 Jun 2018 14:45:59 +0000

Jose Gimenez scores last-gasp winner for Oscar Tabarez‘s side after Luis Suarez suffers horror display in World Cup clash. Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah started on the bench with Egypt not looking to rush him back from injury.

Jose Gimenez popped up with an 89th minute-winner for Uruguay as they narrowly beat Egypt 1-0 on Friday

Luis Suarez missed a golden chance to put Uruguay ahead after hitting the side-netting from a few yards out. Just moments in the second half, Egypt No 1 Mohamed Elshenawy saved brilliantly to deny Suarez again.

Gimenez jumped higher than his opposition to brilliantly head home into the corner of the net for the Uruguayans

Suarez then spurned another chance as he tried to dribble the ball past the keeper before running out of play. However, in the 89th minute, Jose Gimenez popped up with an emphatic winning header for Uruguay.

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Afcon 2017: Cameroon beats Egypt 2-1 to win title

Paul Kisembo — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 07:14:29 +0000

Cameroon came from a goal behind to beat Egypt 2-1 and win a fifth Africa Cup of Nations in an entertaining final on 5th February, 2017 at Libreville.

Substitute Vincent Aboubakar got the better of defender Ali Gabr and put the ball in the back of the net.

The Indomitable Lions had earlier equalised in the 59th minute through Nicolas Nkoulou who rose highest to power in a strong header past El Hadary in the Egypt goal.

The equaliser cancelled out Mohamed Elneny’s opener on 22 minutes with a well taken near-post strike.

The win means Cameroon are now the second most successful nation in the competition’s history with five trophies behind Egypt who have won it a record seven times.

The Indomitable Lions will look to defend the trophy in two years time when they host the African Cup of Nations.

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Afcon 2017: Cameroon beats Ghana 2-0 to set up Egypt final

Paul Kisembo — Fri, 03 Feb 2017 09:50:31 +0000

Cameroon beat Ghana 2-0 to set up a final of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations with Egypt.

Michael Ngadeu-Ngadjui scored in the 72nd minute and Christian Bassogog netted in an injury-time counter-attack to seal the victory for the Indomitable Lions.

Ghana were close to scoring through Wakaso Mubarak and Christian Atsu but they failed to beat Cameroon goal keeper Fabrice Ondoa.

The Indomitable Lions had a couple of chances earlier with Adolphe Teikeu’s header being cleared off the line by Harrison Afful after Bassogog had won a corner.

Cameroon continued to press through Robert Ndip Tambe and Benjamin Moukandjo but were denied by Ghana’s goalkeeper Brimah Razak.

The four times African champions defended extremely well nullifying the threat of Andre Ayew and Jordan Ayew-and, later on, substitute Asamoah Gyan till they sealed their win.

Meanwhile Ghana will take on Burkina Faso in the third place play off on 4th February, 2017.

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Afcon 2017:Egypt beats Burkina Faso on penaltis to reach final

Paul Kisembo — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 11:34:38 +0000

Egypt managed a record-equaling ninth Africa Cup of Nations final after defeating Burkina Faso 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.

Veteran goalkeeper Essam El Hadary was the hero for Egypt after saving Bertrand Traore’s spot-kick to secure victory.

Mohamed Salah put Egypt in the lead in the 66th minute when he curled a superb shot into the top left corner.

Burkina Faso equalized in the 73rd minute when Aristide Bance managed to chest down Charles Kabore’s cross and volleyed in.

The Burkinabes had a quick start in the game, putting Egypt under immense pressure in the first half but their efforts did not yield anything.

The Pharaohs stepped up their efforts forcing the Burkinabe to halt their attacks.

The game was played at a good tempo with Burkina Faso putting the Egyptian defence under pressure through Bertrand Traore, Prejuce Nakoulma, Aristide Bance and Banou Diawara.

However,El Hadary who is the oldest Nations Cup player in history at 44 years proved hard to beat throughout normal time.

Egypt played more defensively throughout the 90 minutes and were able to hold on in extra-time into penalties where they managed to win.

The Pharoah’s victory means they equal Ghana’s record of appearing in nine finals and will extend their own record as the most successful Nations Cup side if they win an eighth title.

Egypt will take on the winner between Cameroon and Ghana who play on 2nd February,2017.

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AFCON 2017:Ghana edges Uganda 1-0 in a tight encounter

Paul Kisembo — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 15:06:34 +0000

Ghana beat the Uganda Cranes 1-0 in their group D opening game of the African Cup of Nations in Gabon on 17^th, January.

The Black stars scored through a penalty after Isaac Inside lost control of the ball and pulled Asmoah Gyan leaving the referee with no choice but to award Ghana the penalty.

Westham striker Andre “Dede” Ayew stepped up and converted to spot-kick in the 32nd minutewhich eased Ghana to a narrow 1-0 win against the Cranes.

Ayew’s goal means he has now scored seven Nations Cup finals goal – one more than his father and legendary former Ghana captain, Abedi Pele scored. But he remains one African title behind his father, who lifted the trophy in 1982.

Ghana missed several chances through Gyan,Christian Atsu,Jordan Ayew were all guilty of failing to beat Uganda’s goalkeeper Dennis Onyango.

Ghana played generally a defensive game in the second half since they were defending their lead.

Uganda were left frustrated on their return to the Nations Cup after 39 years of absence when they failed to get anything from the game.

The Cranes created few goal scoring opportunities with the likes of Faruku Miya,Geofrey Massa,Muhammed Shaban and Geoffrey Sserunkuma failing to find the back of the net.

Meanwhile,the other group D match,Egypt played out a goalless draw against Mali giving hope to the Uganda Cranes of qualification.

Ghana will next take on Mali on 21st January while Uganda will face record seven-time champions Egypt on the same day.

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AFCON 2017: Ghana Vs Uganda preview

Paul Kisembo — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 11:52:20 +0000

Ghana’s Black Stars take on Uganda Cranes in the opening group D clash at Stade de Port-Gentil Tuesday 17^th, January 2017.

The Black stars are one of the regulars in the continental competition whereas Uganda are making a return after 39 years.

The only previous Cup of Nations game between the two countries was the 1978 final which hosts Ghana won 2-0 in Accra.
The last meeting between the two sides ended in a 0-0 draw in the 2018 World Cup qualifiers, a game which was played at Tamale Stadium on the 7^th October 2016.

Ghana has won the Cup of Nations in 1963, 1978, 1965 and 1982 while Uganda’s best achievement was runners up in 1978.

Uganda are the only East Africa nation in Gabon and have a battle on their hands if they are get out of their group with tough ties against Mali and one of the tournament favorites Egypt .

Uganda are under Serbian tactician Milutin “Micho” Sredojovic whereas Ghana are coached by Avram Grant.

Players to watch:

Uganda

Goalkeeper Dennis Onyango who was named as the best African-based player of 2016 by the Confederation of African Football after helping South African club Mamelodi Sundowns to African Champions League glory will be vital for his country

Ghana

West Ham’s Andre ‘Dede’ Ayew who has recently come back from injury will look to help his country against the Uganda Cranes.

What to expect

The Cranes will hope for a good start in their opening game to stand any chance of qualifying for the next round though Ghana are no push-overs.

SQUADS

GHANA SQUAD

Goalkeepers

Briamah Razak (Cordoba, Spain)

Richard Ofori (All Stars, Ghana)

Fatau Dauda (Ashanti Gold, Ghana)

Defenders

Andy Yiadom (Barnsley, England)

Jonathan Mensah (Columbus Crew, USA)

Baba Rahman (Schalke 04, Germany)

Daniel Amarte (Leicester, England)

Edwin Gyimah (Orlando Pirates, South Africa)

John Boye (Sivasspor, Turkey)

Frank Acheampong (Anderlecht, Belgium)

Harrison Afful (Columbus Crew, USA)

Midfielders

Thomas Partey (Atletico Madrid, Spain)

Afriyie Acquah (Torino, Italy)

Christian Atsu (Newcastle, England)

Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu (Udinese, Italy)

Wakaso Mubarak (Panathanaikos, Greece)

Ebenezer Ofori (AIK, Sweden)

Samuel Tetteh (FC Liefering, Austria)

Forwards

Asamoah Gyan (Al-Ahli, UAE)

Jordan Ayew (Aston Villa, England)

Andre Ayew (West Ham, England)

Bernard Tekpetey (Schalke 04, Germany)

Ebenezer Assifuah (Le Havre, France)

UGANDA SQUAD

Goalkeepers

Salim Jamal Magoola (Al Merreikh, Sudan)

Robert Odongkara (Saint George, Ethiopia)

Denis Onyango (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa)

Defenders

Timothy Dennis Awany (KCCA, Uganda)

Joseph Ochaya (KCCA)

Shafiq Batambuze (Tusker, Kenya)

Denis Iguma (Al Ahed, Lebanon)

Isaac Isinde (Unattached)

Murushid Juuko (Simba, Tanzania)

Nicholas Wadada (Vipers, Uganda)

Midfielders

Khalid Aucho (Baroka, South Africa)

Mike Azira (Colorado Rapids, USA)

Geoffrey Kizito (Than Quang Ninh, Vietnam)

William Luwagga Kizito (Rio Ave, Portugal)

Tony Mawejje (Thotur, Iceland)

Hassan Wasswa (Nijmeh, Lebabon)

Moses Oloya (Hanoi T and T, Vietnam)

Godfrey Walusimbi (Gor Mahia, Kenya)

Forwards

Geoffrey Massa (Baroka, South Africa)

Faruku Miya (Standard Liege, Belgium)

Yunus Sentamu (Ilves, Finland)

Geoffrey Sserunkuma (KCCA, Uganda)

Muhammed Shaban (Onduparaka, Uganda)

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Ivory Coast hammers Uganda 3-0 in a friendly ahead of 2017 AFCON

Paul Kisembo — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 08:04:24 +0000

Uganda Cranes were defeated 3-0 by Ivory Coast on Wednesday,11th January,2017 at the New York University Stadium in Abu Dhabi to end their preparation for 2017 African Cup of Nations.

The Cranes held the regaining champions till the 51st minute when Aston Villa striker Jonathan Kodjia put the Black Stars into the lead.

Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha scored in the 58th minute, his first goal with Ivory Coast to double his side’s lead with Serge Aurier sealing the victory when he met Max Gradel’s to head home.

Uganda have had mixed results in their friendly games registering wins against Slovenia (1-0), Slovakia (3-1) and a 2-0 loss against Tunisia in Tunis.

Uganda are in Group D alongside Egypt, Ghana and Mali. They will play their first match on the 17th January against Ghana at Stade de Port Gentil before going head to head with Egypt on 21st, January at the same venue.

The Cranes will then take on Mali in their last Group D tie on 25th, January at Stade d’Oyem.

Uganda XI: Denis Onyango, Dennis Iguma, Timothy Awany, Hassan Wasswa, Joseph Ochaya, Tonny Mawejje, Geoffrey Kizito, Michael Azira, William Luwagga Kizito, Farouk Miya, Geoffrey Massa

Substitutes: Robert Odongkara, Salim Omar Magoola, Nicholas Wadada, Moses Oloya, Godfrey Walusimbi, Isaac Isinde, Murushid Juuko, Khalid Aucho, Shafik Batambuze, Muhammad Shaban, Yunus Ssentamu, Geoffrey Sserunkuma

Ivory Coast XI: Sylvain Gbohouo, Serge Aurier, Eric Bailly, Wilfried Kanon, Adama Traore, Franck Kessie, Geoffroy Serey Die, Jean-Michael Seri, Salomon Kalou, Jonathan Kodjia, Wilfried Zaha

Substitutes: Mande Sayouba, Mamadou Bagayoko, Victorien Angban, Cheick Doukoure, Yao Serge N’Guessan, Wilfried Bony, Max-Alain Gradel, Nicolas Pepe, Giovanni Sio

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