LIVE UPDATES: Tamale hosts first ever Independence Day celebrations in the North

LIVE UPDATES: Tamale hosts first ever Independence Day celebrations in the North Over twenty thousand people, mostly residents from the various Northern regional districts have converged at the Aliu Mahama stadium in Tamale for the 62nd Independence Day Celebrations. In his State of the Nation Address, President Akufo-Addo announced that as part of efforts to strengthen the recently renewed peace in the Northern regions, the 6th March celebrations which for the last 61 years had been held in the capital would be hosted by the Tamale. This year's event themed; "Celebrating Peace and Unity" has President Akufo-Addo, Ministers of State, Former Presidents including John Dramani Mahama, Flt. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings and the Overlord of Dagbon, Ya Naa Abukari Mahama II and other chiefs of Dagbon in attendance. The Overlord of Mamprugu, Nayiri Mahami Bohugu Sheriga, and the Yagbonwura, Tuntumba Boresa I, will also be there to grace the occasion. Special guest of honour will be the President of the Republic of Niger, H.E. Mahamadou Issoufou. Join www.ghanaweb.com as we bring you the live updates from the Aliu Mahama stadium in Tamale

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LIVE UPDATES: Asante Kotoko vs Nkana FC - CAF Confed Cup

Welcome to the LIVE UPDATES of the CAF CAF Confederation Cup 2nd leg game between Kumasi Asante Kotoko versus Nkana FC at the Baba Yara Stadium.

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LIVE UPDATES: Tottenham vs Arsenal

Hello and good afternoon. Welcome to our live text coverage of the 164th league meeting of north London rivals Tottenham and Arsenal. After seeing their title hopes fade with defeats at Burnley and Chelsea, Spurs are looking to underline their top-four credentials by returning to winning ways against their fierce rivals.

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LIVE UPDATES: Chelsea vs Tottenham

After Saturday’s substitution drama, Chelsea have a chance to change the news surrounding the club when they meet Tottenham Hotspurs. The Blues’ improved display against Manchester City in the EFL Cup final was overshadowed by a substitution row between coach Maurizio Sarri and goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalag.

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LIVE UPDATES: Chelsea vs Man City (EFL Cup Final)

Hello good evening and welcome to our second and last live text commentary for the day and it is a very big one. Man City will take on Chelsea with the first piece of silverware of the season up for grabs in the EFL Cup final.

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LIVE UPDATES: Nkana FC vs Kotoko - CAF Confed Cup

Welcome to the LIVE UPDATES of the CAF Confederation Cup game as twelve times Zambian Super League Champions Nkana FC, host 24 times Ghana Premier League Champions, Asante Kotoko in one of Group C matches at 13:00 GMT at the Nkana Stadium.

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LIVE UPDATES: LIVE UPDATES: President Akufo-Addo delivers 2019 State of the Nation Address

The public is anxious of the contents of President Akufo-Addo’s State of the Nation Address after two years in office. For a man who reiterated his commitment to protecting the public purse, Ghanaians are expectant that he speaks on how well he has been able to achieve this after 24 months and also address both sides of parliament; Majority and Minority on the state of all sectors of the country’s economy. Education, Employment, health and industry are among areas to be touched on by the president but Ghanaians have, ahead of the presentation, demanded that priority be placed on the subject of National Security and what the President and his administration intends doing through policies and the like to address the recent events of robberies, kidnappings, violence and murders in the country. Mr Akufo-Addo is expected to also use the opportunity to make policy statements on diverse sectors of the economy. The State of the Nation address is presented by a sitting President annually in fulfilment of Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution that stipulates that: “The President shall, at the beginning of each session of parliament and before the dissolution of parliament, deliver to Parliament a message on the state of the nation.” Join Ghanaweb as we bring you up to date events as and when they happen in Parliament on our live updates:

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LIVE UPDATES: Atletico Madrid vs Juventus

Atletico have gone close to UCL title with two finals in the last four editions but have failed to lift the ultimate and this season present another chance for Simeone and his boys to break the jinx but they must first beat the reigning Italian champions.

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LIVE UPDATES: Liverpool vs Bayern

Who fancies a Champions League night at Anfield to tickle the taste buds? Well, you're in luck, as Liverpool host Bayern Munich is their last 16 first leg tie. As with all the games, there is a chance to take the advantage into next week's second leg in Germany, although the Reds will need to watch out for those pesky away goals.

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LIVE UPDATES: UEFA Champions League

Real Madrid make a tricky trip to Ajax while Tottenham who are without Harry Kane welcome free-scoring Dortmund to the Wembley Stadium. Real have won the last three editions of the UEFA Champions League despite their difficult start to life without Zidane and Cristiano Ronaldo, they still remain one of the favourites for title.

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