The uncertainty surrounding Ghana’s game against the Super Eagles on March 25, 2020, has been heightened with a reported change in the venue for the game. Speculations have been rife that the Ghana Football Association are being compelled to find a new venue for the game after the Federation of …
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Be bold and drop Jordan Ayew – Otto Addo told
Former Ghana international, Frimpong Manso has challenged interim Black Stars coach, Otto Addo to drop Jordan Ayew ahead of the 2022 World Cup playoff games against Nigeria. The Crystal Palace forward has struggled to find the back of the net for both club and country. According to the Asokwa Deportivo …
Read More »Late twist as Mohammed Salisu rejects Black Stars call up again – Report
Southampton defender, Mohammed Salisu has reportedly declined Black Stars call up to play against Nigeria in the FIFA World Cup playoffs. Reports claim that Salisu who initially accepted the invite has had a change of mind and will not be part of the soon-to-be-announced squad to face the Super Eagles. His decision is said …
Read More »Asuboi accident: Two students confirmed dead, two others unaccounted for – UEW
The University of Education Winneba (UEW) has confirmed two of its students have died from the Asuboi accident that occurred on Sunday dawn contrary to reports that nine students died. According to the university, two other students cannot be accounted for. The university is, however, investigating to find the whereabouts …
Read More »Five reasons Nigeria should be scared of Ghana
Every Nigerian could have said with his chest out that Ghana would be no match for the Super Eagles at the time of the World Cup playoffs draw. But now, the tie looks more open and Nigeria head coach, Augustine Eguavoen will be scratching his head and thinking deep on …
Read More »Teachers ordered to pay rent for occupying gov’t bungalows
The Ghana Education Service in the Western Region has served notice to teachers in the area to brace up for a 10 per cent deduction from their salaries for occupying government bungalows. In a letter sighted by Starrfm.com.gh, the Director of Education in the Western Region, Mrs. Felicia Agyeibea Okai referred …
Read More »Highlights: Asante Kotoko beat Bibiani Gold Stars 5-0 in Kumasi
Asante Kotoko maintained their hold on the summit of the Ghana Premier League after cruising to a resounding 5-0 victory against Bibiani Gold Stars on Sunday, March 13, 2022. The Porcupine Warriors had failed to score in midweek against Bechem United but found the net twice before the 35th-minute mark against …
Read More »Ghana vs Nigeria World Cup qualifier could be moved to Kumasi
Ghana’s 2022 FIFA World Cup playoff qualifying first leg tie against Nigeria this month could be played in Kumasi instead of Cape Coast. This was after a team of CAF officials inspected the Baba Yara Stadium in the Ashanti Regional capital on Sunday. There have been complaints about the pitch …
Read More »WATCH: Match report: Mfegue gets brace as Kotoko tear Bibiani Gold Stars apart in Kumasi
2021/2022 Ghana Premier League leaders Asante Kotoko returned to winning ways in style as they thumped Bibiani Gold Stars 5-0 on Sunday, March 13, 2022. The Week 20 game at the Baba Yara Stadium started on a bright note for Kotoko as they took the lead through George Mfegue. The Cameroonian striker …
Read More »Cost of medicines to go down after removal of VAT on pharmaceutical products – Govt
The government earlier this week announced the removal of the Value Added Tax (VAT) on pharmaceutical ingredients in Ghana. Similarly, the VAT on selected finished pharmaceutical products have also been removed. This is to ensure that the cost of medicines in Ghana is reduced, the government said. “Government removes VAT …
Read More »KNUST students to study Kofi Kinaata’s ‘Things Fall Apart’
Management of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has authorised Takoradi-based rapper, Kofi Kinaata‘s Things Fall Apart song to be studied in the school. Effective the first semester of the 2021/2022 academic year, level 200 students of the English department will take it up. This was announced on the Twitter page of Voice …
Read More »Government committed to expanding school infrastructure – Bawumia
Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia says the Government will continue to motivate teachers and expand school infrastructure to achieve the best outcomes in the education sector. He said interventions like the School Feeding Programme, the Free Senior High School (SHS), the focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and Technical, Vocational and …
Read More »Watch how Mohamed Salah scored Liverpool’s 2,000th league goal
Egyptian international Mohamed Salah achieved another feat in Liverpool’s history books when he scored the club’s 2,000th goal in the Premier League. Salah tucked a left footed penalty in Liverpool’s 2 – 0 win against Brighton on Saturday with Luis Diaz getting the other goal. The victory was the Reds …
Read More »807 official goals: Cristiano Ronaldo becomes highest scorer in football history
World Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo powered Manchester United back into the top four with a hat-trick against Tottenham — writing his name into the history books in the process as football’s all-time leading goalscorer. The Portuguese superstar, 37, opened the scoring at Old Trafford after just 12 minutes with a …
Read More »MTN FA Cup: Dates and venues for Round of 16 matches announced
The games are scheduled for Saturday 26 & Sunday 27, March, 2022 On Saturday, March 26, Tamale City will welcome Young Apostles to the Aliu Mahama Stadium while Legon Cities host Dreams FC in an all-Premier League tie at the Accra Sports Stadium. Six other fixtures will be played the …
Read More »Why Hearts of Oak signed Salim Adams on loan after Afutu’s ‘betrayal’
Accra Hearts of Oak Board Member, Alhaji Akambi, has lifted the lid on why they signed youngster Salim Adams on loan from Division One League Club New Edubiase FC. Salim Adams joined the Phobians on a season-long from Edubiase FC ahead of Accra Hearts of Oak’s campaign in the 2021/2022 CAF …
Read More »VIDEO: Schools in Yilo Krobo lack furniture – GES
Majority of the basic schools in the Yilo Krobo Municipality in the Eastern Region are contending with an acute shortage of furniture in their respective institutions, the Municipal Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has said. Mr. Solomon Sakitey in an interview said the situation continues to …
Read More »Chelsea stranded as they’re unable to buy fuel for team bus following freezing of credit card
According to Athletic, the UK government has temporarily frozen Chelsea’s credit cards. According to reports, the reigning champions’ mobility in the UEFA Champions League and Premier League could be hampered as a result of this. According to sources, the club’s credit card, which allows the team to pay ordinary costs …
Read More »Social media users slam NSA for ‘fake pictures’ of Cape Coast stadium
Some Ghanaians on social media have descended on the National Sports Authority (NSA) for the poor state of the Cape Coast Stadium ahead of the Black Stars FIFA World qualifiers against the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The Cape Coast Sports Stadium has been the home venue for the Black Stars …
Read More »Ghana vs. Nigeria clash: Cape Coast Sports Stadium takes on new look
The Cape Coast Sports Stadium has been home to the Black Stars in recent times when the team plays at home. The venue will be the center of attraction on March 25, 2022 when Otto Addo takes charge of his first game as Black Stars coach. The condition of the …
Read More »I want to play in the Ghana Premier League – Samuel Inkoom
Former FIFA U-20 World Cup winner, Samuel Inkoom has revealed that he would love to play in the Ghana Premier League if he gets the opportunity. The 32- year old right back featured in the Ghana Premier League for Asante Kotoko from 2008 to 2009 after having stints with Sekondi …
Read More »Why Sulley Muntari will miss Hearts of Oak game against Aduana – Reports
Hearts of Oak midfielder, Sulley Muntari is said to miss the club’s Ghana Premier League week 20 fixture against Aduana Stars. It has been reported that Sulley’s unavailability for the game is on the account of the unavailability of flights operating from Accra to Dorma. Muntari, hence, did not travel with …
Read More »WATCH: 68-year-old footballer reveals secret to fitness
Ghana’s oldest footballer, Papa Poloo has shared the secret behind his energy level to play football 68-year-old. The Kwahu Fodua FC has said he avoids a lot of meals including Jollof to keep his body in the right shape for his footballing activities. “I don’t eat anyhow, like jollof rice …
Read More »World Cup play-off: Nigeria FA requests for 10,000 tickets ahead of Ghana clash in Cape Coast
Footballghana.com can report that the Nigeria Football Federation has requested for 10,000 tickets ahead of their crucial World Cup play-off against the Black Stars of Ghana later this month. The Super Eagles will play the Black Stars in a two-legged encounter with the winner of both legs securing qualification to …
Read More »MOH to begin recruitment of doctors, dentists Monday, 14 March
The Ministry of Health(MoH) has announced that it will commence the recruitment of medical doctors and dentists on Monday, 14 March 2022. The recruitment exercise is for medical doctors and dentists who have completed their House Job and have been verified by the Medical and Dental Council. “Qualified applicants are …
Read More »Ghana vs. Nigeria clash: Invite Sulley Muntari and KP Boateng – Prince Tagoe
Former Ghana forward Prince Tagoe has called on the technical handlers of the Black Stars led by Otto Addo to invite Sulley Muntari and Kevin-Prince Boateng for the crucial World Cup play-off against Nigeria. The Black Stars will play the Super Eagles in a two-legged encounter with the winner of …
Read More »Yaya Toure warns Nigeria coach over invitation of Watford striker for Ghana clash
Former Barcelona and Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has cautioned Nigeria coach Augustine Eguavoen over the inclusion of Watford striker Emmanuel Dennis ahead of the upcoming 2022 World Cup qualifiers against Ghana. According to Toure, the 24-year-old plays for himself and not the team. Dennis was named in the Super …
Read More »I was a bodyguard in London – Wontumi recounts first meeting with Chelsea owner Abramovic
Ghanaian Businessman, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako alias Chairman Wontumi has recounted his first meeting with Chelsea owner, Roman Abramovic in 2003. According to the Wontumi who worked as a bodyguard in the early 2000s in London, he met the Russian billionaire once through his boss. The Ashanti Regional Chairman narrated that the …
Read More »Chelsea owner Roma Abramovic hit with sanctions by UK government
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is now unable to sell the club after the UK government froze the Russian billionaire’s assets as part of a host of financial sanctions. Abramovich had announced his intention to sell the London-based Premier League club last week. Despite there being plenty of interest, however, the …
Read More »GFA charges Bechem United player for misconduct
The Disciplinary Committee of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has charged Bechem United defender Samuel Osei Kuffour for misconduct in the Ghana Premier League (GPL) Matchday 19 game against Asante Kotoko in Bechem. Osei Kuffour was charged with a breach of Article 34(6)(d) of the GFA Premier League Regulations, 2019. …
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