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Karaga MP Dr. Mohammed Amin Anta Launches Tuma Lana Community Games 2026, Unveils Football Trial Opportunities for Outstanding Talents
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Published: June 7 2026
Published at: 1:20PM
Story by Saibu Terry
The Member of Parliament for Karaga Constituency and former Minister of Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Anta, has officially launched the 2026 Tuma lana Community Games at the Pishigu Astro Turf, marking the beginning of what promises to be one of the largest grassroots football competitions in the constituency.
The colorful opening ceremony, held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, was organized in collaboration with the Karaga District Football Association and attracted traditional leaders, football enthusiasts, youth groups, and residents from across the constituency.
The Tuma lana Community Games is designed to promote peace, unity, and social cohesion among communities while providing a platform for talented young footballers to showcase their skills and pursue opportunities in professional football.
A total of 16 zones have been drawn into four groups for the preliminary stage of the tournament, with the top two teams from each group progressing to the knockout phase. Participating teams include Karaga A, Karaga B, Pishigu A, Pishigu B, Shellilanyili Zone, Yemo Karaga Zone, Nagung Zone, Nyong Zone, Tamaligu/Bagurugu Zone, Sung Zone, Kupali/Monk Zone, Komkomba Zone, Zandua/Dim Zone, Kopliga/Kpasong Zone, Bagli/Gbanlua Zone, among others.
Demonstrating his commitment to youth empowerment and sports development, Dr. Anta donated football kits, match balls, and other logistical support to all participating teams. He also announced an attractive reward package aimed at motivating players throughout the competition.
Under the initiative, the Most Valuable Player (MVP) in every match will receive a pair of football boots. Furthermore, teams that finish first, second, and third will be rewarded with trophies, medals, and substantial cash prizes.
Speaking during the launch, Dr. Anta revealed an exciting opportunity for outstanding performers, announcing that the tournament’s Best Goalkeeper, Best Player, and Top Scorer will each be given the chance to travel to either Dubai or Qatar for professional football trials.
“Football is more than just a game; it is a thriving industry capable of transforming lives. From this Astro Turf, we can discover the next Baba Rahman and the next Abdul Fatawu Issahaku. My office will continue to support initiatives that create opportunities for our young people to excel and achieve their dreams,” Dr. Anta stated.
The six-week competition will be played across three major venues within the constituency — the Karaga Astro Turf, Kpasong Astro Turf, and Pishigu Astro Turf. Organizers expect the tournament to attract football scouts and talent hunters from various parts of the country and beyond, particularly during the grand finale.
The opening fixture produced an exciting contest as Dr. Amin Adam painfully saw his home town Tamalgu/Bagurugu comprehensivly beaten 2:0 by Nyong Zone to become the first team to secure victory in the tournament. The result also saw Nyong Zone register the first goals of the competition.
Mohammed Abdallah of Nyong Zone emerged as the first Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the tournament after an impressive performance and was presented with a pair of football boots in recognition of his contribution.
With strong community participation, attractive incentives, and opportunities for international exposure, the Tumalana Community Games 2026 is expected to serve as a significant platform for nurturing football talent while strengthening unity and development across the Karaga Constituency
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Former Ghanaian Footballer Jafar Samed Issah Cheers on Friend Jaleen Smith as Croatia Thrash Latvia
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Published: August 29, 2026
Published at: 01:18Pm
By Saibu Terry
Former Ghanaian professional footballer Abdul Jafar Samed Issah was in attendance, alongside his spouse Khadija , to support his close friend Jaleen Devon Smith as Croatia secured a convincing 115–80 victory over Latvia in the FIBA Basketball World Cup qualifying campaign on Thursday, August 27, 2026.
Issah, who enjoyed a professional football career with stints in Denmark, Latvia, Ethiopia and other European destinations, made time to cheer on Smith as Croatia bounced back strongly following their defeat to Germany.
Smith was instrumental in Croatia’s impressive performance, showcasing the form and quality that have made him an important figure for the national team. The result provided Croatia with a much-needed boost in their qualifying campaign.
Beyond the sporting arena, Smith and Issah have developed a close friendship over the past year. Their relationship has extended beyond football and basketball, with the pair sharing ideas about potential humanitarian and community-development projects in northern Ghana.
Smith, an American-born professional basketball player who has represented Croatia at international level, has developed a growing admiration for Ghana and is reportedly keen to contribute to initiatives that could positively impact communities in the northern part of the country.
The friendship between the two sports personalities has therefore evolved into more than a personal connection, with discussions around future projects creating excitement among Smith’s supporters and admirers in Ghana.
Smith recently signed with Hapoel Jerusalem, where he is set to compete in the Israeli Premier League and EuroCup. As he continues to make an impact on the basketball court, his growing connection with Ghana through his friendship with Jafar Samad Issah could open the door to meaningful humanitarian initiatives in the future.
For Issah, Thursday’s game was another opportunity to stand firmly behind his friend and celebrate Croatia’s emphatic victory over Latvia.
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Anta Scholarship Education Fund provides financial Assistance to 200 Tertiary Students
The Former Finance Minister and MP for Karaga, Hon. Dr. Amin Mohammed Adam Anta, has disbursed funds worth 330,000 Ghana Cedis to support the education of over 200 beneficiary tertiary students in the Constituency under the Amin Anta Education Scholarship Scheme.
The intervention forms part of the MP’s broader commitment to supporting the education of every student in the Constituency, especially those at the tertiary level, and to removing financial barriers that sometimes serve as obstacles to the education of needy but brilliant students.
The Anta Education Scholarship scheme covers beneficiaries pursuing education across Public Tertiary Institutions in the country, including education and health training Institutions.
This year’s beneficiaries stand at 200 students, bringing the total tally to 1,519 beneficiaries who have benefited from the scholarship fund since its inception in 2019 to date, running for seven consecutive years.
The Anta Education Fund is an annual financial aid initiative established by Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam (widely known as Dr. Amin Anta), the Member of Parliament for the Karaga Constituency in the Northern Region of Ghana, to provide financial assistance, pay school fees, and support brilliant but financially needy students from basic school up to tertiary institutions (universities and colleges).
At a durbar at the Karaga Community Center on Friday, August 28th 2026, to disburse the funds to beneficiaries, the Chairman of the Scholarship Fund, Jankpihi Naa, thanked the MP for providing financial assistance to students in the area, describing his initiative as a game changer, opening educational doors and removing barriers for students.
On his part, the MP, Mohammed Amin Adam Anta, said he is committed to ensuring that every child in the Constituency gets the right education and climbs the ladder, suggesting that it is a critical means to success.
The MP also seized the occasion to admonish the students to take advantage of the scholarship opportunity and study hard to aspire to greater heights, as he did not have such an opportunity growing up.
The beneficiaries could not mince words but thanked the MP profusely for the intervention, describing his benevolence as ‘incredible and God-fearing’.
