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Coventry City forward Brandon Thomas Asante faces three matches ban
The English Football Association have banned Coventry City forward Brandon Thomas Asante for Misconduct after been found guilty during their game against Norwich City.
An incident involving the player around the 34th minute of the match was not seen by the match officials at the time. However, the action was later captured on video and reviewed.
After examining the footage, the FA charged Brandon Thomas-Asante with violent conduct. The player admitted to the charges and accepted the punishment handed to him.
As a result, Brandon Thomas-Asante has been suspended for three matches, which is the standard penalty for violent conduct.
The suspension means the forward will miss Coventry City’s next three games.
The takes immediate effect as the Black Stars forward going to miss out in Coventry City game against QPR, Oxford United and Middlesbrough.
Asante is expected to make a return in their game against West Bromwich Albion on February 21, 2026 at the Hawthorns Stadium.
The 27-year-old has been outstanding this season for the Championship side scoring 10 goals, providing 4 assists in the ongoing 2025/26 season.
Entertainment
Creative Arts Agency Embarks on Nationwide Registration and Stakeholder Engagement Tour
The Creative Arts Agency (CAA) has announced a nationwide engagement tour aimed at educating creative professionals on the importance of registering with the agency and the benefits that come with membership.
In a promotional message, the agency invited creatives across Ghana to prepare for interactive sessions that will explain why registration with the Creative Arts Agency is essential and how it can support their careers and businesses.
The tour will cover major cities across the country, including Tamale, Bolgatanga, Sunyani, Kumasi, Koforidua, Cape Coast, Takoradi and Accra.
According to the agency, the outreach programme will provide an opportunity for artists, musicians, actors, writers, designers, filmmakers and other creative professionals to engage directly with officials, ask questions and learn more about the agency’s services.
The Creative Arts Agency says the initiative forms part of its efforts to strengthen Ghana’s creative industry by promoting registration, collaboration and access to opportunities for practitioners nationwide.
The campaign is being held under the slogan: “Creativity Beyond Borders.”
General News
Creative Arts Agency urges Ghanaian creatives to join nationwide clean-up exercise
The Creative Arts Agency (CAA) has called on stakeholders in Ghana’s creative and cultural industries to actively participate in the National General Cleaning Exercise scheduled for Friday, July 10 and Saturday, July 11, 2026.
In a statement issued on Thursday, July 9, and signed by the Acting Executive Secretary, Gideon Aryeequaye, the agency expressed its full support for the government’s declaration of the two days as National General Cleaning Days under the auspices of the Post-Flood Mitigation Committee.
The nationwide exercise, themed “Our Actions, Our Future: Cleaning Ghana after the Floods,” is aimed at mobilising citizens to restore the cleanliness of communities, protect the environment and reduce the impact of recent flooding.
The CAA urged musicians, actors, filmmakers, visual artists, fashion designers, writers, publishers, artisans, dancers, photographers, content creators, event organisers, creative entrepreneurs and all practitioners across the creative value chain to take part in the initiative.
According to the agency, creatives have a unique responsibility to inspire positive behavioural change and promote responsible citizenship through their influence in society.
“By participating wholeheartedly in this exercise, creatives will demonstrate that the industry remains committed not only to artistic excellence but also to nation-building, environmental sustainability and the collective well-being of all Ghanaians,” the statement said.
The agency noted that the recent floods have underscored the need for sustained environmental responsibility, stressing that clean surroundings, properly maintained drainage systems and responsible waste disposal are essential to protecting lives and property.
It further encouraged creative associations, guilds, unions, institutions, production houses and businesses across all 16 regions to mobilise their members and collaborate with Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs), traditional authorities, security agencies and community organisations during the two-day exercise.
The Creative Arts Agency reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the government’s sanitation initiative and urged all creatives to respond with dedication, patriotism and a spirit of volunteerism to help restore and protect communities across the country
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