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KICKING OFF IN STYLE: Dansuma Radio Clan Soccer Tournament Begins In Yendi

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The 6th edition of the Dansuma Radio Clan Soccer Tournament has kicked off with a bang, featuring two thrilling matches that produced six goals. The tournament, which has become a highly anticipated event in the region, promises to deliver exciting soccer action and foster unity among the participating clans.

In the opening matches, Laabangsi dominated Nakohanima with a convincing 3-0 victory in the tournament’s opening game. Mohi mirrored this performance, defeating Machelima by the same margin. The wins set the stage for an exciting competition, with all teams vying for the top prize.

According to Alhaji Osman Baba Daney, CEO of Dasuma Radio and sole sponsor of the tournament, the event’s primary aim is to bring peace, unity, and joy to the people of Dagbon kingdom and beyond.

“Over the years, there was disunity in the kingdom of Dagbon. With deep thought, I realized I could use soccer as a tool to contribute to development, unity, and peace to the people,” he explained. “So, the primary aim of the Dansuma Radio Clan Soccer tournament was and still remains to bring peace, unity, and joy to the people in the kingdom and beyond. And I can proudly say we’ve achieved that.”

Interestingly, the tournament has also become a platform for player scouting. Alhaji Daney revealed that the main aim wasn’t to focus on player scouting initially, but it was introduced in the last three editions. “And I can confirm that over six to seven players are currently plying their trade outside Yendi. Some are playing in the National Division 1 and Premier League, while others are on the verge of going to Europe,” he said. Alhaji Daney’s vision is to have over 20 players from the tournament playing for national teams, clubs, and even European leagues by the 10th edition.

The tournament, scheduled to run from 23rd to 30th December 2024, is being held at the Yendi Astro Turf in the Yendi Municipality of the Northern Region. The opening ceremony drew a distinguished crowd, including esteemed chiefs, opinion leaders, and political heads. Notably, Naa Yeb Kugu Naa, Member of Parliament elect for Yendi (Alhaji Joofa), and other distinguished guests from traditional, social, and political spheres were all present.

The participating clans for the tournament include Mohi, Laabangsi, Lungsi, Machelinima, Nakohanima, Wanzama, Sapashina, and Gonjenima. The previous five editions were won by Lungsi (2019, 2023), Mohi (2021, 2022), and Laabangsi (2020). This means Lungsi are the defending champions.

However, Alhaji Daney highlighted funding and sponsorship as the main challenges facing the tournament. “People don’t support the tournament like they should. So, I call on well-to-do individuals to partner with us in this great course,” he appealed.

The tournament continues with Match Day 2 fixtures: Gonjenima vs. Sapashinima (Group A) and Lungsi vs. Wanzama (Group B).

The question remains Who will win this year’s edition?

By Alhassan S Suhiyini

Published on 24 December 2024

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Tolon MP hands over Canoe Boat to the People of Zantani worth GHC80,000

Deputy Minority Chief Whip and MP for Tolon, Hon. Alhaj Habib Iddrisu has handed over a Canoe Boat to the people of Zantani, a riverine community, marking a significant step of enhancing transportation of the residents across the river.

The Canoe Boat which is 40-horsepower was commissioned for use by the MP worth 80,000 Ghana Cedis.

At a ceremony in Zantani, Hon. Habib Iddrisu handed over the Canoe and 50 live jackets to the Chief of the community, stating his commitment to addressing the basic essentials of the community members.

This follows several other interventions including connecting the community to national grid, provision of boreholes, women empowerment initiatives, donation of start-up tools to Master Craft Persons and Apprentices among others delivered to the people of Zantani tailored to reducing their plight and addressing their socio-economic needs.

Addressing the people, the MP asked them to take good care of the Canoe Boat, advising them to always fuel it with premix fuel for its safety and durability.

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Ghanasco 65th Anniversary: Jira Buipewura Abdulai Jinapor donates a Bull to the school

The Paramount Chief of Buipe Traditional Area, Buipe Wura Abdulai Jinapor, has also contributed his widow’s might towards the 65th anniversary celebration of Ghana Senior High School, by donating a bull, a bag of maize, and undisclosed amount of cash to the management of the school.

Delegation led by elders of Buipe Wura Palace, presented the donations to the school on Thursday, 20th November, 2025 as part of activities marking the 65th anniversary celebration.

This follows a visit to the Jira Buipe Wura Abdulai Jinapor to inform him about the anniversary celebration months ago by a delegation led by the Head Master of Ghanasco, Douglas Haruna Yakubu. The Chief was also invited to attend the ceremony.

Presenting the items on behalf of the Gira Buipewura, Abdulai Jinapor, Ayawasu Gonja Chief in the Greater Accra Region, Garaba Lukman Issahaka Jaja expressed the commitment of the Chief to support the 65th anniversary celebration of Ghanasco, the reason, he made such donation to the school.

On behalf of the entire school, the head Master of Ghanasco, Douglas Haruna Yakubu expressed his profound gratitude to the Buipewura for the gesture done them, remarking that it will add value to the anniversary celebration which comes off today

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N/R GJA Awards: Inusah Hamzah Lansah wins best Energy and Electricity Advocacy award

Sagani TV’s Community Watch Host, Inusah Hamzah Lansah, has been adjudged the Best advocate in energy and electricity against power theft known as illegal connection in the Northern Region.

At the 5th Northern Region Ghana Journalists Association Awards held on Saturday Night, 15th November 2025, in Tamale, Inusah Lansah was recognized for his consistent advocacy in sensitizing power consumers to honor their tariffs obligations against engaging in illegal connection accounting to revenue shorfalls by NEDCo and other partners in the energy value chain.

Also, on the awards night, Inusah Armeyaw Anas of Sagani Tv was also named the best reporter in Tourism and Culture.They were presented with citations and plaques by GJA in recognition of excellence in their journalistic work.

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As reward for his award, Inusah Hamzah Lansah was rewarded with 2,000 Ghana Cedis.

The Sagani TV’s anchor, Hamzah Lansah’s advocacy gained momentum, changing people’s attitude and mentality in the wake of NEDCo’s revenue mobilization drive of mass disconnection exercise in the Greater Tamale including meter monitoring exercise.

Having realized his contribution in the energy sector, Ghana Journalists Association, Northern Regional Chapter awarded Inusah Hamza Lansah for his outstanding role in influencing people to eschew power theft and resorting to appropriate means of honoring their tariffs obligations.

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Through the Sagani TV’s Community Watch, Inusah Hamza Lansah uses the platform to highlight the plight of communities in the social sector such as poor roads network, lack of potable Drinking water, sanitation challenges, Educational infrastructure deficit, drug abuse among the youth, among other issues for the attention of duty bearers for intervention.

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