FAQ Program name: Ghana Diaspora 1. Dual Citizenship 2. Passport rates Economy 3. Banks in Ghana 4. Minimum wage 5. Exchange Rate 6. Duty on cars 7. Information On Company 8. Highest Salary Education 9. Percentage of Children in School General 10. Zip Codes 11. national anthem 12. Climate 13. Music 14. Meaning of Flag colors 15. Size of Ghana 16. Distances between towns/cities 17. Population of Ghana. 18. Ghana flag: Meaning of Colours 19. Public Holidays 20. Meaning of Ghana Health 21. medical facilities 22. Nurses In Ghana 23. Recruitment in the Nursing training schools History 24. Why Ghana Was Gold Coast Miscellaneuos 25. Lawyers 26. Missions abroad 27. Clors of the flag 28. Ghana's Time Zone 29. Media in Ghana 30. Ambassador's name 31. What are the religions in Ghana. 32. Food 33. Ephraim Amu 34. Famous People 35. what do people eat in Ghana? 36. Richest man in ghana 37. Learning Ghanaian Languages 38. Time Zone 39. Motto of Ghana 40. Meaning of Ghanaian Names 41. Bigamy 42. Food 43. Looking For somebody in Ghana 44. Main foods that Ghanaians enjoy? 45. Day of the week 46. Relationship Politics 47. minister of agriculture 48. Names of ministers 49. Kwame Nkrumah 50. Parliamentarians 51. 2001 Inaugural Speech 52. first prime minister 53. Does Ghana have a king? 54. President of Ghana Sports 55. black stars jersey 56. Ex Players 57. Stadiums 58. Player Transfers 59. Location of players 60. Email Address of Kotoko Soccer 61. Where Is Abedi Pele? 62. Olympics The Wonder Club 63. League title without defeat 64. List of all Past GFA Chairman 65. Hearts Vrs Santos in 1969 66. El-Wak Miracle Boxing no entries Technology 67. Internet Service Providers Telecom no entries Tourism 68. Distance between Towns 69. Visa Application 70. Resturants 71. Vaccinations 72. Cave Exploration 73. Tourism News 74. Visa 75. Renting Surfing Boards 76. Using Foreign Currency In Ghana 77. Great places to visit 78. Juju 79. Power Voltage and Plug Types 80. Can you pay in Euros in Ghana? 81. Quarantine Restrictions on Pets Tribes 82. Language(s) sopken 83. Ethnicity 84. Counting In Akan 85. Main Tribes in Ghana 86. How many languages are spoken in Ghana Diaspora 1. Dual Citizenship Question: is it true that african americans have dual citizenship in ghana and america? Answer: Currently, the law only allows Ghanaian living abroad to become citizens of Ghana as well as citizens of other countries. Check this site for more details: http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/dossier.php?ID=24 2. Passport rates Question: What are the current rates for getting a passport in Ghana Answer: 50,000 cedis (US $6.25) - Waiting Period: 1 month. 500,000 cedis (US $62.50) - Waiting Period: 1 week. 1,000,000 cedis (US $125) - Waiting Period: 1 day. Economy 3. Banks in Ghana Question: How will I get the names of Banks in Ghana Answer: http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/directory/cat6.html 4. Minimum wage Question: What is the minimum wage in Ghana? Answer: Minimum wage: 10200 Cedis (2004) 5. Exchange Rate Question: What is the exchange rate for the USA dollar to Cedi? Answer: check from here http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/economy/forex.php 6. Duty on cars Question: How do I find out the duty to pay on cars shipped to Ghana? Answer: http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/economy/cars_duty.php 7. Information On Company Question: I would like to know what agency to contact to get information about a particular company in Accra, Ghana Answer: chamber of commerce of the ministry of industry check this link for Govt institutions http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/directory/cat46.html 8. Highest Salary Question: Dear Sir/Madam, I am a Ghanian woman in the Netherlands,I have been having discurssions with my husband that we should come home. He asked me about the highest salary in Ghana,could you please kindly let me have answer to his Question? Sincerely, Rita. Answer: The Minimum wage is 7,150 cedis/Day (May 2002) The highest salary I've heard (but not confirmed) is $10,000/mth for the coach of the national team. Some special advisors to the govt get $2,000 to $5,000 a month. This is all not official Education 9. Percentage of Children in School Question: what is the percentage of children in Ghana that are in primary schools, secondary schools, or in college? also, what percentage of children are in college, have a radio or television, or have access to the internet? Answer: % of children in School: http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/education/ % of Ghanaians with radio or television, or have access to the internet?http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/technology/ General 10. Zip Codes Question: what is Ghana's zip code or post code Answer: Ghana has no zip code or post code 11. national anthem Question: what is the words to the ghana national anthem? Answer: http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/republic/anthem.php 12. Climate Question: when are the rainy season in ghana Answer: check this page http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/geography/climate.php 13. Music Question: What is the most common music listened to in Ghana? Answer: Hip Life: it is a fusion of the local music higlife & hiphop 14. Meaning of Flag colors Question: what does the black star on the national flag stand for? Answer: > what does the black star on the national flag stand for? The Meaning of the Flag - by the designer Mrs. Theodosia Salome Okoh I decided on the three colors of red, gold & green because of the geography of Ghana. Ghana lies in the tropics and blessed with rich vegetation. The color Gold was influenced by the mineral rich nature of our lands and Red commemorates those who died or worked for the countrys independence. Then the five pointed lone star which is the symbol of African emancipation and unity in the struggle agianst colonialism 15. Size of Ghana Question: How big is Ghana Answer: 238,537 sq. km (92,100 sq. mi.) 16. Distances between towns/cities Question: I WOULD LIKE TO FIND OUT THE MILAGE FOR THE FF. KUMASI TO ACCRA KUMASI TO TECHIMAN KUMASI TO KOFORIDUA ACCRA TO KOFORIDUA ACCRA TO TAMALE ACCRA TO BOLGA THANKS Answer: check this link http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/transport/distances.php 17. Population of Ghana. Question: what is the population for Ghana. Answer: > what is the population for Ghana. approx. 20 million 18. Ghana flag: Meaning of Colours Question: The meaning of the colours of the Ghana flag Answer: The Ghana Flag was designed by Mrs Theodosia Okoh, a Ghanaian, to replace the flag of the United Kingdom upon attainment of independence in 1957 The Flag of Ghana consists of the colours RED, GOLD and Green in horizontal stripes with a five-pointed star in the ceentre of the gold stripe RED represents the blood of those who died in the country's struggle for independence GOLD represents the mineral wealth of the country GREEN symbolises the country's rich forest and THE BLACK STAR stands for the lodestar of African freedom http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/republic/flag.php 19. Public Holidays Question: I need to find out the public holidays that are observed in Ghana. Answer: January 1st: New Year's Day March 6: Independence Day May 1st: Labour Day July 1st: Republic Day December 6: Farmer's Day December 25: Christmas Day December 26: Boxing Day Eid ul Fitr Eid ul Adha Good Friday Easter Monday http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/republic/public_holidays.php 20. Meaning of Ghana Question: What does GHANA mean? Answer: HUMOUROUS Answer: God Had Appointed Nkrumah Already Real answer: It takes its name from an ancient empire that came to an end in the 12th century. That empire, situated to the west of present-day Ghana, based its power on gold like its 19th-century Ashanti successor within modern Ghana's borders. NB: ghana means "dense" in HINDI Ghana in Arabic means Rich, Wealthy, Prosperous Health 21. medical facilities Question: Are Ghanas hospitals and medical facilities free of charge Answer: No 22. Nurses In Ghana Question: Please,can you tell me the number of nurses we have in ghana now? Those in the big hosp.and the clinics.Thanks Answer: 2001: 13,000 2002: 9, 000 ABOUT 3,000 nurses left the country last year to seek greener pastures in other countries. --- READ MORE http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/artikel.php?ID=31777 23. Recruitment in the Nursing training schools Question: Recruitment in the Nursing training schools Answer: Sales of forms for the application into the nursing training begins this february. Previously the WAEC sells the forms and conduct and entrance examination but this would not be so from this year. The forms therefore would be sold by the schools. Later on in the years the schools would do their own selection based on the qualification of the applicants.Applicants so selected would be invited for an interview and if they pass would be admitted into the college. There are goverment nursing training colleges(NTC) in all the 10 regions except the upper West Region which has a catholic NTC at Jirapa.There is also an NTC at the 37 Millitary Hospital The minimum entry requirement is the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination(SSSCE) aggregade 24 ie core maths, core science, core english and three electives Applicants with business background are usually not considered. Admissions would be in Sept. but as I have indicated earlier on the application forms would be sold this february. Hope you would find this information helpful History 24. Why Ghana Was Gold Coast Question: Why was Ghana named the gold coast? Answer: Before March 1957 Ghana was called the Gold Coast. The Portuguese who came to Ghana in the 15th Century found so much gold between the rivers Ankobra and the Volta that they named the place Mina - meaning Mine. The Gold Coast was later adopted to by the English colonisers. Miscellaneuos 25. Lawyers Question: looking for anexperienced/professional female lawyer who handles immigration/accomodation problems. Answer: http://www.ghanaweb.com/law_cms/attorneys.php 26. Missions abroad Question: Where is the Ghanian Embassy located in the United States? Answer: http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/foreign_affairs/abroad.php 27. Clors of the flag Question: WHAT DOES GHANAS COLORS REPRESENT Answer: http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/republic/flag.php 28. Ghana's Time Zone Question: What time zone is Ghana in? Answer: GMT 29. Media in Ghana Question: The name and time of establishment of the first newspaper in Ghana. I also would like to know the number of newspapers we have in ghana now. Answer: read this article http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/features/artikel.php?ID=74034 and check this link http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/communication/newspapers.php 30. Ambassador's name Question: What is the French Ambassador's name? Answer: > What is the French Ambassadors name? French Ambassador: Mr. Jean-Michel Berrit http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/foreign_affairs/home.php 31. What are the religions in Ghana. Question: What are the religions in Ghana. Answer: Christian 69%, Traditionalists 8.5%, Muslim 15.6%, others 6.9%. (2000 census) Traditional is the local African religion 32. Food Question: what are Ghana's favorite foods and traditional meals??? Answer: Fufu for more details check http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/food/ > what are Ghanas favorite foods and traditional meals??? 33. Ephraim Amu Question: Where can I find information about the late Dr. Ephraim Amu, the eminent musicologist? Answer: http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/people/cat.php?CATEGORY=M 34. Famous People Question: Where can I obtain photogrphs of the following people to use in an educational textbook: Yaa Asnatehene, Blay Ambolley & Onipa Nua. Answer: http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/people/ 35. what do people eat in Ghana? Question: what do people eat in Ghana? Answer: rice, fufu, plantain, yams, soup, chicken...etc 36. Richest man in ghana Question: who is the richest man in ghana Answer: Sorry, but we dont know 37. Learning Ghanaian Languages Question: Information on studying Twi? Answer: http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/bookshop/cat.php?ID=2 TWI BASIC COURSE (accompanied by at least 9 cassettes) by J.E. Redden & N. Owusu Published by Foreign Service Institute, Department of State, 1963 WRITE: Superitendent of Documents U.S. Government Printing Office Washington, D.C. 20402 mention: Stock no. 044-000-00288-4 Catalog no. S 1.1142:T92 The whole package may cost around $60 or more (1998). This was produced to help Peace Corps Volunteers. Title: A Comprehensive Course in Twi (Asante) for the Non- Twi Learner Author: Florence Abenaa Dolphyne Publishers: Ghana Universities Press, Accra, 1996. ISBN: 964-3-0245-2 Price: 14,000 cedis No. of pages: 145 pages The 36 lessons in the book are grouped into two parts. Part 1, Getting Started with the Spoken Language, covers aspects such as the alphabets and sounds of the language, aphetic communicative situations such as greetings, politeness, and being friendly; shopping, with the famous West African market practice of intense bargaining; giving directions, asking questions, and telling the time. This section is generously illustrated with as many as 26 vivid dialogues that simulate and illuminate many cultural situations and aspects of the Ghanaian society. Part II Understanding the Grammar [of the language], takes the learner through the nitty-gritty of the structure of Twi. Many topics, such tense, polarity, reduplication, and grammatical aspects of various other subsystems of the language, including its pronominal, adjectival, and ad positional systems are covered in the book. Four important appendices, including common idiomatic expressions, a list of Akan names, proverbs, and a short English- Twi vocabulary testify to the comprehensive nature of this excellent book for learners of Twi. Are there any short-comings associated with this book? It is hard to find any. In the blurb, the author says that the book comes along with tape recordings of the Twi texts, but I found none and the bookshop vendor at Legon couldn't help me with his explanation no such tapes were received. The author needs to redo a more comprehensive audio-companion to this excellent text, and make it more readily available. Second, like most other (text)books for language learners, the book avoids/omits an important and, indeed, a very recurrent aspect of spoken language: swear and taboo phrases such as insults and insinuations. Corpus linguistic studies are showing clearly that this aspect of language is very robust and recurrent in the day to day uses of any language, yet grammarians and writers of books for second language acquisition consistently circumvent this central aspect of the system they describe. This book is no exception. These short-comings not withstanding, Professor Dolphyne's book, like others in her long list of works, is of the highest quality in terms of its careful analysis, precision, and concision. These qualities are expectedly delivered from the desk of the matriarch of Ghanaian Linguistics. --Review By A. B. Bodomo, University of Hong Kong 38. Time Zone Question: What is the difference in time zones. I am in the pacific nw PST. When it is 8:00 AM here what time is it there? Answer: Ghana uses the GMT 39. Motto of Ghana Question: What was the motto of Ghana before independence? Answer: > What was the motto of Ghana before independence? There was no Ghana before independence. I suppose you mean the motto of Gold Coast. Sorry, we dont know that, but we will try to dig it up 40. Meaning of Ghanaian Names Question: In Ghana, what do the names "JOJO" and "KOFFI" mean? Answer: - Jojo is the Fanti (tribe) name for a male child born on Monday. Jojo is refered to as Kojo by other tribes. - Kofi (nor Koffi) is a Friday born male child Complete List: Sunday: Kwesi & Akosua/Esi Monday: Kojo & Adjoa Tuesday: Kwabena & Abena Wednesday: Kweku & Akua Thursday: Yaw & Yaa Friday: Kofi/Fifi & Afua Saturday: Kwame & Ama 41. Bigamy Question: Is there a law regarding bigamy in Ghana? If there is such a law, what is the penalty? Also, if there is such a law does it apply to traditional marriages (marriages not registered) as well? Answer: There is a law, but it does not apply to traditional marriages 42. Food Question: I would like to know more about the foods that Ghanaians like to eat. Answer: http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/food/ 43. Looking For somebody in Ghana Question: We are looking for ..... Answer: place an ad in our classifieds: http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/classifieds/listing.php 44. Main foods that Ghanaians enjoy? Question: what are the main foods that Ghanaians enjoy? (i.e. fruits, vegetables, sweets, etc.) Answer: Friuts: banana, oranges, mangoes, Veggies: Kontomire, Garden Eggs, Tomato etc Sweets: Similar to any part of the world > what are the main foods that Ghanaians enjoy? (i.e. fruits, vegetables, sweets, etc.) 45. Day of the week Question: Please could you help me find particular days for the following years. Day for 7th December, 1960 Day for 25th July, 1960 Answer: you can do that yourself on this page. Follow the link below http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/gossip/horoscope.php 46. Relationship Question: I am a black American woman that is in a relationship with a Ghananian man. Please help me to understand how the nature and role of the ghananian male while in a relationship. PB Answer: Try our Casual Forum http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/sil2/casualforum.php Politics 47. minister of agriculture Question: who's the minister of agriculture? and can i have his/her contacts? Answer: > who is the minister of agriculture? and can i have his/her contacts? http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/republic/ministers.php 48. Names of ministers Question: Names of ministers Answer: http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/republic/ministers.php 49. Kwame Nkrumah Question: can u please tell me some of the achievements and the short falls of Dr Kwame Nkrumah the first president of our mother land Answer: http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/history/ http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/people/cat.php?CATEGORY=F 50. Parliamentarians Question: All the names of the the current 230 constituencies and the leader Answer: http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/election2004/parliamentary.candidates.php 51. 2001 Inaugural Speech Question: Predident John Aghekum Kufour's inauguaral address speech of January 7th 2001? Answer: http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/republic/prez-inug-adr.php 52. first prime minister Question: who was the first prime minister? Answer: Kwame Nkrumah He was prime minister before he became president 53. Does Ghana have a king? Question: does Ghana have a king? Answer: No. Ghana is a republic and as such we have a president. Individual Ethnic groups (tribes) have their chiefs. Some prefer to call them Kings 54. President of Ghana Question: Who is the president of Ghana? Answer: John Agyekum Kufuor Read about the president here Sports 55. black stars jersey Question: where can I buy the black stars world cup team shirt and Ghana flag to support the Black stars during the world cup ? Answer: > where can I buy the black stars world cup team shirt and Ghana flag to support the Black stars during the world cup ? contact GFA 56. Ex Players Question: Where is Mohamed Polo? Answer: http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/soccer/ex-players.php 57. Stadiums Question: i want to know the sittinbg capacity and rent charges of the fellowing venues 1. the accra spot sadium 2. the nation theater 3. the kanashi spot complex Answer: accra sports sadium: 35,000 sorry, but thats all we know 58. Player Transfers Question: please l want to see the list of transfered players thank you. Answer: http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/soccer/transfers.php 59. Location of players Question: Where is Nii Lamptey playing today? Best regards Henrik Lauridsen, Denmark Answer: http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/soccer/foreign-based.php 60. Email Address of Kotoko Question: i need the email adress of asante kotoko football club Answer: > i need the email adress of asante kotoko football club GET INFO FROM THE KOTOKO WEBSITE http://www.asantekotokofc.com/ Soccer 61. El-Wak Miracle Question: The 1977 El-Wak Miracle Match Answer: Graphic Headline: Great Hearts --Now for Final Hearts 3: Mufulira 0 Story by: Ken Bediako After two unsuccessful attempts, Ghana’s champion club, Accra Hearts of Oak are in the final of the African Clubs championships for the first time. Hearts, who gave themselves the title of “Continental Club Masters” even before the preliminaries, reached the final at the expense of Mighty Mufulira Wanderers of Zambia, with an authoritative 3-0 victory at El-Wak yesterday. The Zambians beat Hearts 5-2 in the first leg in Lusaka two weeks ago, and Hearts needed nothing short of a 3-0 victory yesterday. But they really made heavy weather of it. After a drab first half performance, in which keeper Suppey was left at the mercy of the fast running Zambians, it seemed most unlikely that Hearts could achieve their target in 45 minutes. But they made it through three sparkling goals by Anas (2) and Peter Lamptey (1). And who now doubts that Mohammed Polo is Hearts of Oak? The 22 year-old Nima-Born dribbling magician made all the difference in the Hearts team yesterday. With pure ball sense, Polo hovering all over the place had a hand in all the three goals. The first came in the 59th minute from an indirect free kick. Polo gave a gentle kick with his magic left foot and Anas fired in a cracker through the tick wall put up by the Zambians. It was a beautiful ground shot which atoned for atoned for two open chances Anas threw away a few minutes to the interval. Inspired, Hearts attacked in burst but they had very little support from Egyptian referee Hussein Fahmy who ignored several infringements against the visitors – even in the penalty box. The offside trap set by Mufulira also worked well. It took Hearts another 20 minutes before their second goal came. Polo, as usual mesmerized the visitors’ defence and his computerized pass went straight to the itching feet of Peter Lamptey. The former goal king, whose main role in Hearts team is to put the ball in the net did just that. He anticipated a faulty move by the goalie and he quickly flicked the ball to the blind side amid deafening cheers. Eleven minutes to go and Hearts needed one goal to remain in the competition. They pressed hard, forcing a series of corner-kicks but the Egyptian officials were detailed to handle this match because of allegation made against the Ethiopian referee who handled the Hearts-El-Ahly match last month. Their behaviour therefore was not surprising. As the minutes ticked by it was obvious that the Zambians were playing for tie and but Hearts did not lose hope. Polo once again struck. He collected a ball from midfield and put Mama Acquah through. Veteran Mama very typical of his ‘bombing’ days dashed to the right flank with the speed of a world class sprinter. He beat the entire defence in the process and his diagonal pass went straight to on-rushing Anas Seidu who had the easy duty of banging the ball into the yawning net, two minutes to time. There was class about this goal and it is only fitting that it has sent Hearts into the final, the first Ghanaian club after Kotoko to reach this stage. Hearts: Suppey; Aryee Quaye; Ofei Ansah; Sarpei Nunoo; Micah; Adolf Armah; Hammond; Mama Acquah; Peter Lamptey; Anas; and Polo 62. Hearts Vrs Santos in 1969 Question: Do you have a report on the Hearts Vrs Santos in 1969 Answer: Hearts Draw with Pele led Santos in 1969 Date of match: Feb 6, 1969 Source: Daily Graphic, Feb 7, 1969 Story by, Ken Bediako. Not much was seen of the legendary Pele in the match-heralded club international match between the fabulous Santos Club of Brazil and Ghana’s Premier Club, Accra Hearts of Oak at Accra Stadium yesterday. And when the shrill whistle of referee major George Lamptey sounded, ending the game in a 2-2 tie, fans began to ask themselves whether the match deserves all the money spent on it, not to mention the fantastic high gate fees charged. To say Pele is not a good player will be an underestimation. For the few occasions that he struck, fans saw in him a demon of a player. His shooting and heading were a menace enough. And on no occasion did he give a wrong pass. But the man of the match was left winger Edu, whose superlative dribbling rendered the Hearts defence ragged. On the whole, it was a match between skill and determination. The visitors showed plenty of skill showing superiority in every move they made. But Hearts compensated their lack of finesse with hard unorthodox soccer, always carrying the game to their opponents. They succeeded in taking the lead on reach occasion but for one or two unfortunate decisions by the referee, Hearts would have contrary to expectation, won the day. Hearts were 1-0 up in the 27th minute when Abeka Ankrah found the net with a brilliant shot which could have made even the great Pele envious. This goal was a morale booster for Hearts and two minutes later, opportunist goal soccer George Alhassan just missed the post by inches. The visitors, playing as if there was nothing at stake stuck to their short pass-system. Suddenly, Pele struck and in a matter of moments, the entire Hearts defence was mesmerized. A typical Pele pass went straight to right winger Maria but his goal-bound cracking shot was brilliantly saved by Joe Adjei. This really looked like an obvious goal. Five minutes later, Pele received a back pass and with a close range left-footer, pulled even for his side. There was some element of doubt about the goal, for linesman Hulede has been signaling that left winger Edu was completely offside. The score stood 1-1 at half time. Santos were in control of the game after the recess but as they repeatedly failed to find the net through over elaboration in the vital goal area Hearts soon took the initiative. In the 55th minute, Ghana’s Pele, Amusa found the net when the he had the better part of his struggle with the goalie. Amusa was injured in this process and he remained on the touch line for five minutes. The visitors protested against the goal but later on gave in. Substitute player Douglas pulled even the in the 67th minute with an unseen shot. Play was balanced from this moment, bit it was Hearts who had two narrow misses. George Alhassan actually put the ball in the net in the 67th minute but linesman Hulede who was fast becoming flag happy, ruled it offside. Amusa missed a last minute goal which would have definitely won the day for Hearts in a match which failedd to satisfy fans, mainly because the fabulous soccer gem Pele, did not give of his best. 63. Olympics The Wonder Club Question: Why Olympics is called the ‘Wonder Club’ Answer: Accra Great Olympics attained the ‘Wonder Club’ accolade after using a weak team to beat Ohene Djan’s mighty Real Republicans 2-0 in a league match in Accra at a time Republicans were beating every team. It is also a fact that Olympics inadvertently featured 13 players in an African Clubs Championship match in Accra. ANOTHER VERSION The accolade Wonder Club was conferred on Accra Great Olympics by the late director of Sports, Mr Ohene Djan, after Defence Stars was formed with most of Olympics' reliable players in the army being forced to play for Defence Stars. At that time too, i.e. around 1962, two players were taken from each first division team (now Premier Division) to form the nucleus of Real Republicans and this further weakened Olympics' team, but lo and behold, Olympics reserve side won the second division league and the senior side placed a respectable third place after sensationally beating the mighty and all-conquering Republicans 2-0 in the league. It was due to the above factors that baffled Ohene Djan to the extent that elicited the words 'Wonder Club' from the then soccer guru. It is not true that Olympics featured 13 players in an African Clubs Championship in Accra but rather 12 players and this was as a result of player substitution with the substituted player staying on the field unknown to the referee until the assistant referee drew his attention to it. At that time, the Apollo 13 space programme had successfully completed its mission to the moon and the episode was labelled as such. YET ANOTHER VERSION In 1963, the then Minister of Defence, Mr Kofi Baako realising as an essential part of disciplined military existence and healthy recreational activity, encouraged the formation of a football team — Ghana Army. Most of Accra Great Olympics players at that time were active service personnel. The news therefore descended on them rather gloomily. As predicted, Olympics lost players like Cpl. Leonard Acquah, Torgbor Laryea and Agyemang among others to Ghana Army having already lost goalkeeper Doodo Ankrah and full back E.O. Oblitey to Real Republicans in that same year. Discerning football critics and connoisseurs of the game became apprehensive about Oly's chances in the coming season. But contrary to public expectation, no heads went down in their camp, rather, their Dade character came into full play. Led by their coach Mr A. A. Ampofo (Kofi Charlie), Olympics launched a survival crusade and succeeded in recruiting some unsung, young, but talented players mostly from in and around Teshie/Nungua to augment their depleted squad. Some of the players recruited were John Naawu (Rubber Man), Frank Odoi (VC 10), Oman Mensah (Mr Chestman) and Adjei Arku. From these youngsters and the few old faithfuls, Coach Ampofo assembled a team by far the best in the history of Gt Olympics F/C, ready to do battle in the coming season (1964). In a tough, keenly contested league (though abridged) Olympics held soccer fans spell-bound with artistic display of football, finishing a respectable third with 36 points behind Hearts — 37 points with Kotoko leading the pack with 45 points. Fascinated by the wonderful performance, the late Mr Ohene Djan conferred on them the accolade Wonder Club of Ghana. Diverse views have been expressed as to whether a Ghanaian club has won the league without a single defeat. My personal research so far reveals that though the AGOSU boys played 38 or so matches without a defeat — about one-third drawn games during the 1970-71 football season, their performance took a nose-dive towards the concluding stages of the league. They became disappointingly jaded resulting in losing matches in succession much to the disbelief of their fans. Regrettably fatigue was assigned as the reason for their late dismal performance by the coach. Management confirmed that most of their players were also engaged in a highly competitive and hectic departmental league in Tema where majority of them were employed. 64. League title without defeat Question: Has a team in Ghana ever won the Premier League title without losing a single match? Answer: Accra Great Olympics won the 1970-71 League without a single defeat. It is the only Ghanaian club to have played (37)38 matches both local and international without a single defeat. The celebrated former coach of Accra Hearts of Oak and now with Liberty Professionals, Sir Cecil Jones Attuquayefio, then a player of Great Olympics, played for that team. The closest a club came to accomplishing that feat was in 1964. Kumasi Asante Kotoko had played 22 league matches and were still undefeated. The league was to have a shortened conclusion at the end of the 25th match instead of the 34 fixture league season to pave way for Black Stars preparation for the Tokyo Olympic Games. Kotoko's 23rd league encounter was against the Phobians. Hearts brought them down to earth-winning by the odd goal in five. Kotoko registered their first defeat of the season. The Army came next and a sensational 4-2 victory over Kotoko in Kumasi confirmed Kotoko's claim to invisibility was a flattery. The final league table showed Kotoko on top with 45 points — having played 25 matches, winning 22, losing 2, drawing 1, scoring 88 goals and conceding 27. 65. Where Is Abedi Pele? Question: Where is Abedi Pele Answer: In Ghana: He's currently a sports administrator. Works with the GFA & FIFA 66. List of all Past GFA Chairman Question: List of all Past GFA Chairman Answer: http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/soccer/gfa_history.php Boxing no entries Technology 67. Internet Service Providers Question: Please provide a list of Internet service providers with their contact details in the Accra area. Answer: http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/it/isp.php Telecom no entries Tourism 68. Distance between Towns Question: What is the distance between Tamale and Accra? Answer: > What is the distance between Tamale and Accra? 640kms Check this link for others http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/transport/distances.php 69. Visa Application Question: I want to come to Ghana to visit , where can I apply for a visa since there isn't any embassy where I live Answer: check for the nearest mission to u. I guess it will be cuba.. and apply there http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/foreign_affairs/abroad.php 70. Resturants Question: Need informaion on resturants in Ghana Answer: check this link http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/tourism/fun.php 71. Vaccinations Question: What vaccinations are required / advisable when visiting Ghana. Answer: Link: http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/tourism/health.php 72. Cave Exploration Question: where can I explore caves in Ghana? What governmental permission will I need, if any? Answer: check this link http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/tourism/cave.php 73. Tourism News Question: can i get data on the number of tourists that visit ghana each year Answer: Check this link http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/dossier.php?ID=12 74. Visa Question: I am travelling to Ghana in two weeks time. I have a British passport. Do I need a visa and how much will it cost? Answer: yes you do. I dont know how much it cost check this link for Ghana embassies http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/foreign_affairs/abroad.php 75. Renting Surfing Boards Question: I would like to know if it is possible to rent boards for surfing in ghana.And if so, where?thanks a lot for answering! Caroline Answer: Labadi pleasure beach 76. Using Foreign Currency In Ghana Question: Can i Pay in ghana with Euros? Can i change Euros there, or do i need an other currency? Answer: Some shops may accept Euros, but change Euros to cedis before use. Yes it is possible! 77. Great places to visit Question: Where are some great places to visit in Accra and Cape Coast? Answer: > Where are some great places to visit in Accra and Cape Coast? http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/tourism/ 78. Juju Question: When visiting Ghana are there certain areas to avoid or protection you should take against ju-ju (black magic)? Where can I get info about this? Answer: I do not know of any such place. if you believe in juju, then take precautions. If you dont then do not bother 79. Power Voltage and Plug Types Question: What power voltage is used in Ghana ? Wtype of plugs are used in Ghana? Are the plugs 2 pin or 3 pin? Answer: Official range: 220-240 at 50 Hz. 3 Pins Any electrical equipment that has 220-240VAC 50Hz input capability will work in Ghana. A considerable proportion of electrical equipment sold in the USA are exclusively 60Hz and you will have problems with speed and electrical interruptions etc. So the watch word is not only voltage but frequency of electrical impulses. If you get a machine with switchable voltage which says 110-120VAC/220-240 VAC 50/60Hz either at the back or in the manual ( which means you can have it opened and appropriate voltage selected), you are on the hOme stretch then buy DEFINITELY else forget it and buy one from Europe or from a specialist export electrical goods shop. However the lines deliver usually less, and of course in some cases overshoots. 1. Where ever possible one should use a GOOD SURGE SUPPRESSOR, whether yuou use atransformer or not. 2. For those in the USA, get a suitable Transformer. Connect your Surge Suppressor to the Transformer, and then connect your US machines to the S/Suppressor. 3. There is on the market an Uninterruptible Power Supply or voltage Regulator on the market for about $100. I'll recommend it instead of an expensive (def. as more than $6) Surge Suppressor, because everytime the lights go out and come on again, you will experience such a power surge that could damage some ICs or circuits. in fact EOS, Electrical Overstress, is one of the most common failure symptons on ICs, even in the USA. How much more in areas where there is a power cut off anytime it rains. 4. Single Phase vs 3 Phase: In Ghana, in areas where there are single phase lines, you expereince a really poor power delivery. The dimming light may have only about 160 Volts instead of 220/240V. If you intend to use much power equipment, I suggest you contact the local Electrician there. They'll get you a 3Phase line for a small fee. From that time, you'll get better power deleivery. sometimes it's so bad you rtefrigerator won' t be powered up. 80. Can you pay in Euros in Ghana? Question: Can you pay in Euro's in Ghana. Or are Dollars better? Answer: Most shops will gladly accept Euros or dollars. However, I will advice you to exchnage money to cedis before use. 81. Quarantine Restrictions on Pets Question: What quarantine restrictions exist for household pets Answer: No problem if you are bringing pets into Ghana. You will need a Health Certificate from a qualified Vet registered for the purpose. British Air, KLM, Swissair in particular I know bring down a lot and you could get direct info. Basically the same rules apply everywhere in the world. On arrrival at the Airport, the animals are taken into quarantine for a few days and are observed for normal animal problems. My undersatanding is that the animals are looked after fairly well. Anyway, you can get more direct information by calling the Airport Health Unit +233-21-776171 [THIS IS A SWITCHBOARD SO YOU HAVE TO ASK FOR PORT HEALTH] preferably from 09:00 - 12:30 then 13:30 - 16:00hrs GMT weekdays only. NB: there is also the plant protection and quarantine division within the ministry of agric that quarantines plant products and parts at Ghana's major ports. Tribes 82. Language(s) sopken Question: What is/are the name(s) of language(s) sopken in Ghana? Thank you. Answer: > What is/are the name(s) of language(s) sopken in Ghana? Thank you. http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/tribes/languages.php 83. Ethnicity Question: What is the Ethnicity breakdown of Ghana? Answer: http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/tribes/ 84. Counting In Akan Question: How do you say/represent 1-10 in the Akan language Answer: 1. baako 2. mienu 3. miensa 4. enan or enaen 5. enum 6. ensia or nsia 7. enson 8. enwotwe 9. enkron 10. edu > How do you say/represent 1-10 in the Akan language? Here in the UK the children in my Year 3 class would like to know how. We are studying Ghana for 1 week starting next week. > > Hope you can help > Yours sincerely > Robert Noakes 85. Main Tribes in Ghana Question: What are the names of the main tribes in Ghana? Answer: Akan 49.1% Mole-Dagomba 16.5% Ewe 12.7% Ga-Dangme 8% - 2000 Census non-Ghanaians 3.9% 86. How many languages are spoken in Ghana Question: How many languages are spoken in Ghana at present? Answer: check this link http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/tribes/lang.php

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