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Deputy Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Abdul Majeed Bawa, has been directed to refund undeserved allowances of accommodation and fuel he has received in three years.

In a letter sighted by Nhyira Sports dated 23rd December, 2022, signed by NSA boss, Prof Peter Twumasi, the deputy director has been accused of taking double payments for accommodation and fuel allowances since February 2018.

The letter copied the Controller and Accountant-General Department, Chief Accountant NSA, Head of Human Resource NSA and Head of Estate NSA.

“My attention has been drawn by the Authority’s payroll officer to double payment of your accommodation and fuel allowances from Controller and Accountant General Department, and at the same time from the Authority’s Accounts since you assumed office in February 2018.

“You are therefore by this letter directed to refund moneys received from NSA Accounts Department for accommodation and fuel as you have already received from the Controller and Accountant General Department as part of your salaries,” the letter noted.

Mr Abdul Majeed Bawa, has served as Deputy Director General of the NSA since February 2018.

-Myjoyonline.com

Asante Kotoko attacking midfielder Eric Serge Zeze is been monitored by Simba Sporting Club ahead of summer 2023 move.

Zeze made his full debut for Asante Kotoko in Ghana Premier League Matchday 3 against Hearts of Oak but scored his debut goal in week 9 against Berekum Chelsea.

The Ivorian International joined the Ghana Premier League side at the beginning of the season from a lower side in Accra.

Arguably, the former ASEC Mimosas star has been the most chances created man for Asante Kotoko so far and the most skillful player in the Ghana Premier League likened to former Brazilian football idol Ronaldinho.

With only 9 games in the Ghanaian top flight, Serge Zeze has began attracting interest from outside the league due to his exceptional talent with Simba Sporting Club among a couple of African clubs following the midfielder’s signature.

Simba continue to struggle in the Tanzanian Premier League after a 1-1 score line against Kagera Sugar on Wednesday seeing the draw placed them 6 points behind leaders Young Africans.

Looking at the rate of results, Simba may be on the verge of losing the Tanzanian Premier League twice to arch rivals YANGA for two seasons now but they have the January transfer window to make amends after planning to bring in essential reinforcements to salvage their season.

Eric Serge Zeze is one of the key men Simba are hoping to bring in next month but the Reds’ chances in January looks limited due to Kotoko’s lack of consideration to let their prize asset leave.

Kotoko are having their own problems this term and struggling to defend their Ghana Premier League title. They have been smother in possession and more capable when they have Zeze on the pitch as the talented man climbed off the bench to equalized for Asante Kotoko in Ghana Premier League clash against Berekum Chelsea on Wednesday afternoon.

Letting Zeze leave in January means Kotoko will live the current season struggling to fight Aduana Stars for the Ghana Premier title which means they may not obtain African football for next season if they finally lost out on the title.

To avoid the situation is partly keeping influencial Zeze to at least the end of season ruling out the possibility of selling the Ivorian International next month. However, a deal looks possible only at the end of the season where Asante Kotoko have more time to find the perfect replacement for Zeze when they sell the midfielder.

Simba scouts are still keeping eyes on Zeze and will be pleased with his performance in Wednesday’s display against Berekum Chelsea.

He came from the bench to equalized for Asante Kotoko after Emmanuel Sarpong had given the visitors the lead. As Seydou Zerbo’s side struggle in the first half, Zeze was introduced making a significant impact right away after tapping home Steven Mukwala’s pass in a nice team movement.

Zeze assisted Mukwala for the Ugandan’s second goal of the game but was ruled offside. The nature of assist tells what Kotoko are missing when Zeze is not on the pitch after holding onto the ball while timing the run of Steve Mukwala, the attacking midfielder played Mukwala through on goal with the forward finishing one-time with his weaker left foot to top left corner of the Chelsea goal-keeper due to the quality of through ball.

If Simba are able to sign Eric Serge Zeze though January isn’t possible, the Tanzanian side may have their own version of Brazil’s Ronaldinho and undoubtedly the most skillful player on the African continent.

Asante Kotoko striker Steven Mukwala has set sights on wining the Ghana Premier League goal king gong.

The Ugandan forward was on target when his outfit defeated Berekum Chelsea in matchday 9 of the domestic top-flight on Wednesday.

Kotoko were punished for their wastefulness in the first half as Berekum Chelsea struck first through Emmanuel Sarpong’s 28th minute goal.

The forward capitalised on a poor clearance from Andrews Appau and planted the ball beyond Ibrahim Danlad to put the visitors in front.

The Porcupine Warriors however survived the threats as Serge Zeze who came off the bench, restored parity in the 45th minute to keep Kotoko on track.

Mukwala was also on target as Kotoko finally found the needed goal to bounce back to winning as the Ugandan forward scored his second league goal in the 66th minute to win them the maximum points.

After the game, Mukwala expressed his desire to win the goal king and also help Kotoko to win more titles.

“My target is to win the goal king and also help Kotoko win more trophies this season” he said.

Mukwala has bagged three goals and provided three assists in 9 matches so far. He has also won two man of the match awards.