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Austrian-Based Footballer Zakari Mutawakil Gives Back to Kalpohin SHS
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Published: June 25, 2026
Published at: 8:25PM
Story by Saibu Terry
Former SK PILLERSEETAL player and Kalpohin Senior High School alumnus, Zakari Mutawakil Abukari, has returned to his alma mater to inspire students and support the school’s sporting development.
Zakari, who completed his secondary education at Kalpohin SHS in 2006 and served as the school’s Sports Prefect, paid a special visit to the school on Thursday in the company of some of his senior colleagues, year group members, and his wife as part of efforts to give back to the institution that played a significant role in shaping his future.
Addressing a gathering of students and staff, Zakari reflected on his journey from the classrooms and sports fields of Kalpohin SHS to pursuing a football career abroad. He encouraged the students to remain focused on their dreams, emphasizing the values of hard work, discipline, and perseverance.
”I have returned to give back to the community because my journey began here. I feel a strong obligation to pay homage to this great institution and demonstrate my commitment to its students. Never lose hope; continue striving for excellence, and you will eventually achieve the best results,” he advised.
As part of his contribution, Zakari donated brand-new footballs, sets of jerseys, stockings, and other sporting equipment to support and enhance sporting activities in the school. The donation was warmly received by the school authorities and students, who expressed gratitude for his generosity and commitment to the development of sports at Kalpohin SHS.
The visit was characterized by moments of inspiration and motivation as Zakari shared experiences from his football career and encouraged students to believe in their potential regardless of the challenges they may face.
His gesture serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of giving back to one’s roots and investing in the next generation. Through his support and words of encouragement, Zakari Mutawakil has once again demonstrated that success is not only measured by personal achievements but also by the positive impact one makes in the lives of others.
School authorities commended Zakari and his team for their thoughtful contribution and expressed hope that his example would inspire other alumni to support the growth and development of the institution
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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’.
