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Football return: No ‘jama’ at match venues – Government warns

The Ghana Football Association and the National Sports Authority have been asked to institute the agreed safety measures before football resumes on the scheduled date. Dr. Dacosta Aboagye, the Director of Health Promotions at the Ghana Health Service has tasked the two institutions to put in place the safety measures …

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Coronavirus: Ex-Kotoko striker tests positive

Ghanaian international, Dauda Mohammed is one of several players that have tested positive for the Coronavirus disease at RSC Anderlecht. The disease which continues to terrorize the world has hit the Belgian club in recent weeks and has some players already in quarantine receiving treatment. Following a routine test, former …

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Ghana’s Duke Micah knocked out in round 3 by Casimero

John Riel Casimero made a successful defense of his WBO bantamweight crown as he knocked out Ghana’s Duke Micah in the third round of their title fight in Connecticut, USA. The 30-year-old Filipino dominated Duke Micah throughout with a series of punishing body blows, setting a frenetic pace from the …

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VIDEO: Andre Ayew scores and assist in Swansea City win against Wycombe Wanderers

Ghana international, Andre Ayew opened his 2020/21 season’s goal-scoring account against Wycombe Wanderers on Saturday afternoon. Ayew broke the deadlock in the 13th minute to put his side ahead at the Adams Park. The 30-year-old, however, assisted Jamal Lowe in the 23rd minutes to seal the game 2:0 in the …

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Ghana or England? This is Tariq Lamptey’s response

Brighton and Hove Albion right wing-back, Tariq Lamptey, has said he is still undecided whether he will represent Ghana or England at the international level and stated he’s focused on Brighton at the moment. The 19-year-old former Chelsea player is the subject of discussion lately for his amazing performances this …

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VIDEO: I quit football to become a trotro mate – 23-year-old lady

Adwoa Akyea is a 23-year-old lady from Asante Akyem Konongo who has quit her football dream to become a trotro conductor. According to her, the parents divorced when she was very young and as a girl who wanted to be a footballer, she followed her dreams and came to Accra. …

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Football restart: Gov’t to pay for coronavirus testing of players – Dr Aboagye Dacosta

Dr Aboagye Dacosta the leader of the Risk Communication for COVID-19 National Response Team says government will bear the cost of testing for Premier League and Division One league players before the commencement of the 2020/21 football season. Government has given the green light for football activities to commence next month with …

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Black Stars: No local player in Akonnor’s latest squad

Black Stars coach, Charles Kwablan Akonnor, has snubbed local players in his latest call-up as the national team regroup for Ghana’s upcoming assignments. Akonnor’s side are preparing for a friendly game against Mali next month before playing their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against the Sudan in November Ghana …

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‘Juju’ adds nothing to your career–John Paintsil to young footballers

Former Black Stars defender, John Paintsil, has urged young footballers to work hard and succeed in their respective careers rather than rely on ‘juju’, which he said contributes nothing to their progress. There have several reports of the usage of black magic in the local scene, with both clubs and …

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Ghana’s Kamal Sowah signs new deal with Leicester City

Versatile Ghanaian teenager, Kamal Sowah, has signed a new long-term deal with Leicester City after a fruitful negotiation, the club has announced. Last season, the 20-year-old attacking midfielder was loaned to Belgian side, OH Leuven, where he helped them secure promotion to the Belgian topflight. “Talented young midfielder Kamal Sowah …

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