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Ransford-Yeboah nets a brace to seal Hamburg’s return to the Bundesliga for the first time in seven years

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Ghana winger Ransford Yeboah scored a brace as Hamburg SV thrashed SSV Ulm 1846 by 6-1 to secure a return to the German Bundesliga for the first time since 2018 with just a game to end the season.

The visitors drew first blood from Tom Gaal with just seven minutes played at the 57,000-seater Volksparkstadion on Saturday evening.

Hamburg wasted no time in regrouping with Ludovit Reis leveling the score three minutes after the visitors had taken the lead.

The home side continued their relentless attack with two swift goals before the half-time break when Ghana winger Ransford Yeboah and David Selke scored in the 42nd and the 45th minute respectively to lock the game at 3-1 heading into the break.

Hamburg were gifted an own goal from SSV Ulm defender Philipp Strompf on the 49th minute before Ransford Yeboah added the fifth in the 62nd minute.

Germany midfielder Daniel Elfadli sealed the win for Hamburg on the 86th to help them secure promotion to the top-flight competition, Bundesliga after seven years in the Bundesliga 2.

The former Dynamo Dresden midfielder has been scintillating for the Bundesliga 2 giants this term scoring a whooping 14 goals in 32 2.Bundesliga matches this season – the 2nd highest for the club.

Despite his impressive form for Hamburg, the 23-year-old has only managed four matches for the senior national team of Ghana, the Black Stars.

As Ghana prepares for the upcoming four nations tournament, fans will be eagerly watching to see if his name would be among the roster.

 

TGMA26: See list of winners

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TGMA26: See list of winners
TGMA26: Check out the first 13 winners


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The 25th edition of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) is currently underway at the Grand Arena of Accra International Conference Centre (AICC).

So far, the three forerunners for Artiste of the Year, Stonebwoy, King Paluta and King Promise have one award.  Stonebwoy won Best Music Video, King Paluta won Best Highlife Song with King Promise taking home the Best Afro Pop Song of the Year. 

Here is the list of winners so far:

Unsung Artiste of the Year: Yaw Darling

Best Hiplife Song of the Year: Bad Feelins by Tulenkey

Best Male Vocalist of the Year: Joe Mettle

Best Female Vocal Performance: Esther Godwyll

Best Highlife Song of the Year: King Paluta: Makoma

Best Hiphop Song of the Year: Kweku Smoke (Holy Ghost)

Best Collaboration of the Year: KiDi ft Black Sherif(Lomolomo)

Best International Collaboration of the Year: Diana Hamilton ft Mercy Chinwo (This is the Doing of the Lord)

Best Afropop Song of the Year: King Promise (Paris)

Lifetime Achievement Award: Yaw Sarpong and the Asomafo band.

 Best Traditional Song of the Year: Empress Gifty(Watch Me)

Best Afrobeats Song of the Year(Asylum): OliveTheBoy

Best Video of the Year: Stonebwoy:Jerejere(Stonebwoy)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Empress Gifty tearfully dedicates award to late mother

Ghanaian gospel musician, Empress Gifty Ghanaian gospel musician, Empress Gifty

Ghanaian gospel musician Empress Gifty delivered an emotional moment on stage at the 2025 Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMAs) as she tearfully dedicated her award to her late mother.

The “Watch Me” hitmaker took home the award for Best Traditional Gospel Song of the Year, beating out strong contenders including MOG Music, Piesie Esther, Diana Hamilton, and Queendalyn. Her heartfelt acceptance speech touched the hearts of many in the audience.

Fighting back tears, the Watch Me hitmaker thanked her fans, collaborators, and most especially her husband for his unwavering support.

“Shoutout to my husband, God bless you. To my fans who supported me, I want to say thank you to Kuami Eugene. Tomorrow is Mother’s Day, and I dedicate this award to my mom. God bless you, Ghana,” she said.

Empress Gifty’s mother was laid to rest in January 2025.

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Ghana: President’s 120-Day Scorecard Impressive, but Ghanaians Expect More

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President John Dramani Mahama’s Wednesday address, marking his first 120 days in office, was more than a customary update.

It was a deliberate reaffirmation of a social contract between his administration and the Ghanaian people.

By opting for a 120-day milestone rather than the traditional 100-day landmark, which has come to characterise our governance system, the President subtly signalled his intention to break from political conventions, and rather focus on measurable impact over optics.

Dubbed: the ‘120-day social contract,’ the President’s address emphasised action, accountability and urgency.

Anchoring his performance on 26 promises during his 2024 campaign to once again lead the country, President Mahama outlined a series of initiatives ranging from scrapping burdensome taxes and enforcing a code of conduct for appointees, to launching national dialogues on education and the economy.

Perhaps the most ambitious aspect of his early tenure is plans for a rollout of the 24-hour economy policy. With a secretariat already established and legal amendments in motion, the President’s administration appears serious about transforming Ghana’s economic landscape.

Indeed, this coupled with a GH¢453 million allocation to support over 156,000 tertiary students under the “no fee stress” policy, underscores a government prioritising education for national development.

On anti-corruption, the President’s commitment to investigating high-profile scandals–from the Sputnik-V deal to the Accra Sky Train project–is a necessary, if not long overdue.

Whether these investigations yield justice or not, it will be a crucial test of his promise to hold both past and present appointees to the highest standards.

Environmental stewardship also featured prominently, with efforts to reclaim seven of nine forest reserves degraded by illegal mining.

The President’s five-pronged strategy to sanitise the mining sector reflects a holistic understanding of the socio-environmental issues at stake.

The Ghanaian Times views these as commendable beginnings that, if sustained, can reset the tone for good governance. However, we believe these 120 days are just the beginning. While the administration has laid a promising foundation, delivery and accountability in the months ahead, will be the true measure of his success.

This is why the call by Dr Abu Sakara Foster, a Development Specialist in Agriculture and Rural Economy, on the government to focus on the bigger picture of ensuring access to employment, education, infrastructure and formulating viable policies to bring relief to Ghanaians, should be a challenge for the President to work harder and move to greater height.

In an interview with The Ghanaian Times, the development expert, commended the President for a number of achievements made within his first 120 days in office, but was quick to draw his attention to bread and butter issues.