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ALHAJI FUZAK COMES TO NORTHERN LADIES’ AID WITH GH¢21,000 SUPPORT
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Published: September 23, 2026
Published at: 05:55PM
By Saibu Terry
TAMALE, NORTHERN REGION — Northern Ladies Football Club has received a major financial boost after businessman and philanthropist Alhaji Hussein Yushaw, popularly known as Alhaji Fuzak, presented a GH¢21,000 cheque to the club.
The donation follows an appeal for financial assistance from Northern Ladies as the club works to meet some of its operational and financial obligations.
The intervention is expected to support the club’s activities and provide some relief as the team continues its efforts to promote women’s football and create opportunities for female footballers in the Northern Region.
Presenting the cheque, Alhaji Fuzak reaffirmed his support for initiatives aimed at contributing to the development of sports and young talents in the region.
The financial support is expected to help Northern Ladies meet some of its immediate needs, including expenses associated with the club’s football activities.
Management of Northern Ladies led by Chairman Obiri, expressed appreciation to the philanthropist for responding positively to the club’s appeal, describing the gesture as an important contribution to the team’s continued development.
The club said the funds would be used judiciously to support its activities and strengthen its operations.
The donation further highlights the role of private-sector and individual support in sustaining women’s football, particularly at the grassroots and club level.
Source Bawa Mugis
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Dasuma Radio Announces Dates For 8th Clan Soccer Tournament
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Published: September 21, 2026
Published at: 08:33am
By Saibu Terry
Dasuma Radio 99.1Mhz has announced that the 8th edition of its annual Clan Soccer Tournament will be held from December 20 to 27, 2026, in Yendi, with eight historic clans set to compete for honours.
The tournament, which has become a major sporting event on the Dagbon calendar, will be held under the theme: “8 Clans, One People, One Dagbon: Celebrating Unity Through Football.”
According to the organising committee, the competition is aimed at using football as a platform to promote peace, unity and brotherhood among the people of Dagbon.
Eight clans to compete
The participating clans are Goonji’nima, Laabangsi, Nakohi’nima, Macheli’nima, Lungsi, Mohi, Sapashin’nima and Wanzama.
The tournament was instituted in 2019 by the Chief Executive Officer of Dasuma Radio, Alhaji Baba Daney, following the resolution of the Dagbon Chieftaincy conflict.
Since its inception, the competition has grown into a major community sporting festival and a key attraction during the December festivities in Dagbon.
The opening ceremony is scheduled for December 20 at the Yendi Youth Resource Centre, with the tournament’s matches taking place at the Yendi Astroturf from December 21 to 26.
The competition will officially come to an end on December 27, with the closing ceremony also scheduled to take place at the Yendi Youth Resource Centre.
The organising committee said the official fixtures, competition rules and sponsorship packages would be announced in due course.
Football enthusiasts who are unable to attend the matches in person will be able to follow the action through live commentary on Dasuma Radio 99.1MHz, popularly known as the “Voice of Sankarayili.”
Chairman of the Organising Committee, Alhaji Abdul-Halim Rubai, has called on clan heads, supporters, sponsors, media organisations and the general public to support the tournament.
He said the support of stakeholders would be crucial to making the 8th edition a success while strengthening the tournament’s role as a platform for unity and peaceful coexistence in Dagbon
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Steadfast FC Held by Wa Power FC in Season Opener
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Published: September 18,2026
Published at: 5:15PM
By Abu Liza
Steadfast FC opened their UMB Division One League Zone 1A campaign with a 1–1 draw against Wa Power FC in an entertaining Match Day 1 encounter at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium in Tamale.
The opening fixture of the season produced the first goal of the campaign, with Steadfast FC taking an early lead through Yakeen Nurudeen, who calmly converted from the penalty spot in the third minute.
Wa Power FC, however, remained composed and went into the break trailing by a single goal.
The visitors returned from the interval with renewed purpose and were rewarded in the 60th minute, when Songbaare Cidoth converted another penalty to bring Wa Power FC level.
With both sides unable to find a winner, the contest ended 1–1, with all two goals coming from the penalty spot.
The result means Steadfast FC surrendered two points on home soil, while Wa Power FC secured a valuable away point to take back to Wa.
The opening-day encounter also saw goals scored in both halves, setting the tone for what promises to be a competitive Zone 1A campaign.
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UDS RETAIN AFRICAN UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP AFTER EXTRA-TIME VICTORY IN CAIRO
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Published: September 16, 2026
Published at 06:09pm
By Saibu Terry
The University for Development Studies (UDS) have successfully defended their African University Football Championship title after defeating Julius Nyerere University of Guinea 2–1 in a thrilling final of the 12th All-Africa University Games in Cairo, Egypt.
UDS produced a determined performance to secure back-to-back continental glory, with the final going beyond regulation time after both sides battled to a 1–1 draw.
Abdul Raphui broke the deadlock 15 minutes into the second half, putting UDS in front and giving the Ghanaian side a crucial advantage.
Julius Nyerere University, however, responded strongly and restored parity in the 70th minute, forcing the contest into extra time as neither side could find a winner in regulation.
With the championship hanging in the balance, UDS produced the decisive moment five minutes into the second half of extra time.
Ezedeen Alhassan stepped up to deliver a superb free-kick that found the back of the net, sending the UDS camp into celebration and securing a dramatic 2–1 victory.
The triumph marks another significant milestone in the history of UDS football and makes the institution the first university to win the African University Football Championship in consecutive editions.
The victory also underlines UDS’s remarkable dominance on the university football scene, with the institution now simultaneously holding the World, African and West African University Football Championship titles.
The achievement further strengthens UDS’s reputation as a leading force in university football and represents a major moment for Ghanaian university sport on the international stage.
