KURT OKRAKU IS MAKING THE BLACK STARS SPIRITUALLY WEAK – PROPHET OTAFREGYA The founder and leader of rivers of life international church (prophet George Nii Aryeh) has revealed that, the GFA boss, MR Kurt Okraku is the reason why the Black Stars of Ghana always fail in every tournament they …
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Mother pleads with Kudus to pay medical bills for son who got injured celebrating his goal
The mother of a young boy has pleaded with Ghana’s football star, Mohammed Kudus to help pay the medical bills of her son who got injured while celebrating a goal scored by the West Ham player. In a short video online, the woman who was holding a medical report from …
Read More »2023 AFCON: There was confusion between Olele and medical team over Richard Ofori – Atta Poku alleges
Ace sports journalist, Collins Atta Poku, has alleged that former Black Stars goalkeepers’ trainer Richard Kingson had some disagreements with the medical team of the Black Stars at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Atta Poku alleged on Sompa FM that the point of the disagreement was the selection of …
Read More »Most Black Stars players want Dede Ayew sacked, they claim he’s ‘negative influence’- Ex-NPP MP alleges
Kwadwo Baah Agyemang, a former Member of Parliament for Asante Akim North Constituency has alleged that some players of the Black Stars want skipper Andre Ayew sacked from the team. Kwadwo Baah Agyemang claims that he has been in constant communication with most of the current players and that the overwhelming feeling …
Read More »Professor Mintah appointed new GFA technical director
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has appointed Prof. Joseph Kwame Mintah as the new Technical Director of the GFA. Prof. Mintah replaces German technical director, Bernhard Lippert who held the position from 2020 till 2023 when his contract with the GFA expired. Prof. Mintah was previously the GFA’s Director of …
Read More »I will not talk about John Mahama again – Dan Kwaku Yeboah declares
Dan Kwaku Yeboah, Despite Media’s head of sports, has refused to comment on the promise by the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama to implement a new strategy that will cause a massive shift in the management of football in the country. John Mahama, in one …
Read More »Nsuta’s authorities have cleared out the alarming filth that was engulfing the community, interfering with education and raising health hazards
The people of Nsuta in the Sekyere Central District of Ashanti have been relieved from the unbearable state of filth that was engulfing the community, and it’s interfering with education and creating additional health risks in the area. In response to Damak Media’s follow-up, the residents, led by Rev. …
Read More »Egypt sacks head coach Rui Vitoria after dismal 2023 Africa Cup of Nations campaign
The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) has announced the sacking of head coach, Rui Vitoria, in the aftermath of the national team’s exit from the 2023 African Cup of Nations. The decision, finalized during a board of directors meeting on Sunday, signifies the end of Vitoria’s tenure, prompted by the team’s …
Read More »Girl-child education a critical foundation for a thriving nation – Samira Bawumia
The Second Lady of Ghana, Hajia Mrs. Samira Bawumia has underscored the importance of girl-child education in nation-building, at the celebration of the 70th anniversary and Speech and Prize-giving Day of the Ola (Girls) Senior High School (SHS) at Ho in the Volta Region on Saturday, February 3, 2024. According …
Read More »See list of universities ‘built’ by NDC that Akufo-Addo has renamed
The flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has promised to revert the names of public universities which were renamed by the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo government to their original names if the NDC comes into office in 2025. Mahama accused President Akufo-Addo and his party, the New Patriotic Party (NPP), …
Read More »Jospong Group and Russia’s RUDN University signed an MoU to provide scholarships for 600 Ghanaian students
The Jospong Group and Russia’s RUDN University recently formalized their collaboration by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at facilitating the pursuit of master’s degrees by 600 Ghanaian students. The academic focus will be on agribusiness, solid waste management, and climate change. Commencing this year, the partnership will commence …
Read More »Ex-Ghanaian Sports Minister promises radical changes to football in 2025
Former Minister for Youth and Sports, Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye, has outlined ambitious plans for a radical overhaul of Ghanaian sports in 2025 under the National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration. This commitment comes in the wake of the Black Stars’ disappointing exit from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) …
Read More »Free SHS reduced HIV infections, pregnancy among girls by 50% – AIDS Commission boss
The Director General of the Ghana AIDS Commission, Dr. Kyeremeh Atuahene, has credited the Free Senior High School policy for the 50% drop in HIV infection and teenage pregnancy cases in the country. According to him, the policy has enabled more girls to enrol in secondary schools. He cited the …
Read More »Ghana Football Association begin talks with Kobbie Mainoo to ditch England
The Ghana Football Association has begun the process to get Manchester United youngster Kobbie Mainoo to switch nationalities from England to play for Ghana. Kobbie Mainoo who is currently one of the red-hot young players in the Premier League has gained loads of attention after he scored being persuaded by …
Read More »Essien, Laryea, Stephen Appiah: Charles Taylor campaigns for legends as Black Stars coaching team
Ghana Premier League legend, Charles Taylor has advocated for the appointment of a coaching team of Ghanaian football legends, Michael Essien and Laryea Kingston to lead the Black Stars. The vacant coaching position has attracted loads of interest amidst clamour for the recruitment of an ex-footballer to handle the …
Read More »We can’t hire Hervé Renard because of his wages – GFA
Ghana Football Association Executive Council member, Frederick Acheampong, has noted that appointing renowned manager Hervé Renard as Black Stars coach looks impossible because of wages. He indicated that Ghana is not in the best of shape economically to afford a manager with high wages as Renard. He asserted that Renard …
Read More »The Residents of Nsuta are alarmed by the filth that is engulfing the community, interfering with education and creating more health risks
The people of Nsuta in the Sekyere Central District of Ashanti are alarmed by the state of filth that is engulfing the community, and it’s interfering with education and creating additional health risks in the area. In an interview with Damak Media, Rev. Father Omono Asamoah, the head priest …
Read More »Ghana Makes Historic Debut at IKA/Culinary Olympics in Germany with Chef Malan of Fiesta Hospitality Group and Chef Ines
Ghana is set to make a debut appearance at the 26th edition of the IKA/Culinary Olympics, the world‘s largest international exhibition for culinary skills. Taking place from February 2 to 7, the event sees participation by professional chefs from all over the world – be they young or master chefs …
Read More »GFA fires Chris Hughton as Black Stars coach, technical team dissolved
Chris Hughton sacked as Black Stars head coachThe Ghana Football Association wishes to announce that Chris Hughton has been relieved of his duties as head coach of the senior National team with immediate effect. The Executive Council has also taken a decision to dissolve the technical team of the Black …
Read More »Non-release of GetFund to Universities, a major challenge to development; The Vice-Chancellor of KsTU
Prof. Gabriel Dwomoh, the Vice-Chancellor of the Kumasi Technical University (KsTU) has expressed concern about the non-release of GetFund allocated to the University its effect. According to him, the Institution is yet to receive more than 10 million Ghana Cedis from GETFund for pre-financing the construction of the …
Read More »AFCON: CAF Disciplinary Board fines Ghana $15,000 over fan troubles
The Disciplinary Board of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed a fine of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) on the Ghana Football Association over fans troubles in the Africa Cup of Nations Match 4 game between Ghana and Cape Verde on Sunday, January 14, 2024. The Safety and Security …
Read More »AFCON 2023: Six fans die amid celebrations
The Guinean football federation (Feguifoot) and former star Pascal Feindouno have called for calm after supporters died back home celebrating the country’s first win at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations. Guinea beat The Gambia 1-0 in their second group game in Ivory Coast on Friday night, sparking widespread celebrations …
Read More »AFCON 2023: We know what to do against Mozambique – Chris Hughton
Black Stars head coach Chris Hughton says his players are aware of what to do to ensure they get the desired result in their final group game at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Ghana face Mozambique on Monday evening looking to secure their first three points of the …
Read More »Bafana secure emphatic win over neighbours Namibia at Afcon
South Africa veteran Themba Zwane scored twice as they comfortably overcame neighbours Namibia 4-0 in their Africa Cup of Nations Group E clash on Sunday to boost their chances of progressing to the last-16. Zwane’s double at the Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium came after Percy Tau converted a 14th-minute penalty, …
Read More »Majeed Ashimeru shows improvement in injury recovery for Mozambique clash
Majeed Ashimeru, who suffered an injury during the Africa Cup of Nations group B game against Egypt, has shown significant progress in his recovery. The midfielder sustained a knock in the first half and was subsequently substituted in the second half of the match. Following a thorough assessment by the …
Read More »Daniel Amartey deletes all national team posts on social media
Ghanaian defender Daniel Amartey has created a stir by deleting all national team-related posts from his Instagram ahead of Ghana’s crucial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) game against Mozambique. The move has sparked speculation about Amartey’s frustration with his lack of playing time during the tournament. Amartey, who plays as …
Read More »AFCON 2023: Mohamed Salah to miss Egypt’s next two games
Mohamed Salah will miss Egypt’s vital Africa Cup of Nations Group B game against Cape Verde on Monday with a hamstring injury. The Liverpool forward, 31, has also been ruled out of a last-16 tie should Egypt qualify. Salah limped off before half-time in the 2-2 draw with Ghana on …
Read More »UCC shuts down hospital over senior staff strike
The University of Cape Coast has indefinitely shut down its hospital effective Today, January 19, 2024, over the strike by senior staff. The Senior Staff Association of the Public Universities in Ghana (SSA-UoG) and the Federation of Universities Senior Staff (FUSSAG) on Wednesday 17 January 2024, declared an indefinite nationwide …
Read More »PRESS RELEASE : Hon. Hawa Koomson Campaign Team Refutes Allegations of Involvement in Journalist Assault; Urges Swift Investigation
Hon. Hawa Koomson Campaign Team Refutes Allegations of Involvement in Journalist Assault; Urges Swift Investigation The Hon. Hawa Koomson Team strongly denies any involvement in the incident reported on January 4, 2024, concerning the assault on Mr. David Kobbina, a journalist from Cape FM. We categorically reject the claim that …
Read More »Resolve funding challenges with the training of postgraduate doctors – Akufo-Addo directs Health Minister
President Akufo-Addo has directed the Minister for Health, Kwaku Agyeman Manu, to as a matter of priority, liaise with stakeholders in the healthcare sector to find a lasting solution to the funding challenges associated with the training of post-graduate doctors in the country. He gave this directive in his address …
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