The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will take place in Morocco from July 23 to August 21. Morocco’s decision to host the AFCON in July-August comes after the North African country agreed to host the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup …
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Countryman Songo declares war on John Paintsil after UTV appearance
Controversial sports journalist, Patrick Osei Agyemang, alias Countryman Songo has vowed to deal with former Black Stars right-back John Paintsil following the latter’s perceived unpopular comments about the state of Ghana football. Countryman Songo believes that the comments made by John Paintsil during his appearance on UTV’s United Showbiz programme …
Read More »Newcastle releases captivating documentary on Christian Atsu’s life
Premier League side Newcastle United have released an emotional documentary chronicling the life of the late Ghanaian footballer, Christian Twasam Atsu. Christian Atsu met his untimely demise in the devastating earthquake that struck Turkey on February 18, 2023. A year after his passing, Newcastle United, the club where Atsu had …
Read More »Watch the clash between Agyemang-Badu and John Paintsil over winning bonuses for Black Queens players
Former Black Stars players, Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu and John Paintsil clashed after the former mentioned Black Queens’ unpaid bonuses during a discussion on UTV’s United Showbiz on Saturday, February 17, 2024. Agyemang-Badu complained about the arrears and demanded that the monies be paid before the team’s next game against Zambia on …
Read More »Watch the state of the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium pitch that has angered Ghanaians on social media
The Aliu Mahama Stadium which was one of the venues for the 2008 AFCON has now been left to rot with the pitch looking brownish. Formerly known as the Tamale Sports Stadium, the terrible pitch hosted the FA Cup match between Karela United and Asante Kotoko on Monday, February 12, …
Read More »Ex-President Kufuor unveils trophy for J.A Kufuor Cup between Asante Kotoko vs Nsoatreman on Sunday
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has officially launched and unveiled the trophy for the JA Kufuor Cup at a short ceremony held on February 13, 2024. This year’s J.A. Kufuor Cup match between premier league giants Asante Kotoko and Nsoatreman will take place at the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday, …
Read More »Akufo-Addo announces plans to construct 100 new artificial pitches in 2024
The government of Ghana will construct one hundred new artificial pitches by the end of the year 2024. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo announced the government decision during the official commissioning of the newly constructed Borteyman Sports Complex on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. Speaking at the ceremony, Akufo-Addo first highlighted …
Read More »The alleged ‘fight’ between Bernard Mensah and Jordan Ayew that ‘forced’ him to retire from Black Stars
In November 2020, Ghanaian midfielder, Bernard Mensah announced his retirement from the Black Stars despite being at the prime age of his career – 26. Mensah in a statement disclosed that he had decided to call time on his international career to focus on his club football. A statement announcing …
Read More »Wey Gey Hey, do you cheat in exams? – Watch how Akufo-Addo replied Mahama’s WASSCE cheating claims
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, for the first time, replied to a claim by former President John Dramani Mahama, that there were instances of cheating during the West Africa Senior Secondary School Examinations (WASSCE). The former president’s comments, made months back during his Building Ghana Tour attracted earlier responses from the education …
Read More »AFCON 2023: South Africa wins third place after beating DR Congo on penalties
In a dramatic showdown at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), South Africa clinched third place after a penalty shootout victory against DR Congo. The match ended in a stalemate, leading to a tense shootout where South Africa emerged triumphant, converting six penalties to DR Congo’s five. The Bafana …
Read More »Watch out for Asamoah Gyan, he’s Bawumia’s ‘good friend’ – Sammi Awuku hints at role for ex-footballer
Sammi Awuku, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for Akuapem North, has hinted at a possible role for Ghanaian football legend, Asamoah Gyan, in the campaign team and possible government of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. In an Asempa FM interview on the economic address delivered by the New Patriotic Party’s presidential aspirant on Wednesday, …
Read More »Mohammed Kudus reacts to viral video of boy who got injured celebrating his goal against Egypt
Ghanaian football star, Mohammed Kudus has given the strongest indication of his readiness to provide financial help to a young boy who suffered severe injuries while celebrating Kudus’ second goal against Egypt in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The plight of the young boy was brought to the attention …
Read More »Korle Bu appeals for prompt approval of a new dialysis fee because of its incurring debt
The Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) is appealing to Parliament to expedite the approval of the fees charged by the facility, especially dialysis fees. According to the facility, it has so far incurred about GH¢2 million in debt for charging old fees for dialysis treatment. The renal unit of …
Read More »KURT OKRAKU IS MAKING THE BLACK STARS SPIRITUALLY WEAK – PROPHET OTAFREGYA
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 …
Read More »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 …
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