MARK SANDOW

The body of a teenager believed to have been raped, murdered and dumped close to her home has thrown entire Jamasi township near Ejisu into mourning. Sophia Amma Ibrahim, a hair braider apprentice, did not return home when she left for work on Good Friday morning at Ejisu. Her lifeless half-naked body was later found about 50-meters away from her home in front of an uncompleted building faced upwards with her mouth foaming. Lying few meters from the body were her black shoes. Her underwear was also discovered inside the uncompleted house. Residents who thronged the scene early Saturday morning after the elder sister had raised an alarm wept uncontrollably. They believe that the deceased was raped and murdered. That suspicion is also shared by Ayishetu Ibrahim, her sister.           Ayishetu first found the body of her sister after informing a cousin of the deceased’s failure to return home the previou...

Barcelona kept within touching distance of Liga leaders Real Madrid ahead of next week’s Clasico, seeing out a nervy 3-2 win over a Real Sociedad side that probably deserved more at the Camp Nou. Lionel Messi gave the hosts the lead after 17 minutes, doubling their advantage after the half-hour mark. However, a flurry of goals towards the end of the first half saw Real Sociedad drag themselves back into contention, with 3-2 the scoreline heading into the break. The Catalans looked increasingly tired as the second half progressed, with their Champions League exerts against Juventus during the week having a real impact on their play, particularly at the back. Players of FC Barcelona celebrate after their teammate Lionel Messi scored the opening goal during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Real SociedadGetty Images But La Real couldn’t make the most of their second half pressure, with Barcelona holding on for a crucial three points, keeping them in ...