Six pupils from Assin Dawomako D/A Basic School in the Assin South District of the Central Region escaped death after a nine-unit abandoned dilapidated school building collapsed. Information gathered revealed that the pupils were hiding in the building during heavy rainfall when the building collapsed and nearly killed them. The …
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My monthly salary in Ethiopia is seven times better than what I received at Kotoko – Wahab Adams
Ethiopian-based Ghanaian defender Wahab Adams has disclosed receiving better salary at Wolkite City FC as compared to his time with Asante Kotoko. The 28-year-old has been impressive since joining the Ethiopian outfit Wolkite City FC last year after leaving the Porcupine Warriors. In an interview with Kumasi-based Light FM, the …
Read More »Ghana, Nigeria match: No vaccination card, no entry into stadium
Only football fans who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will be allowed into the various stadia across the country on match days, the Ministry of Youth and Sports has announced. This includes the match between Ghana and Nigeria scheduled to be played at the Cape Coast Stadium on Friday, …
Read More »Hearts of Oak, Asante Kotoko to pocket GHC50,000 each as appearance fee for 2022 President’s Cup
Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak will pocket GH¢50,000 each as an appearance fee for this year’s President’s Cup match, the Ghana League Clubs Association [GHALCA], who are the organizers have confirmed. The much-anticipated game has been slated for the Accra Stadium on Friday, March 4. The two Ghana Premier …
Read More »I must retire if I lose to Garcia – Gameboy declares
Former IBF Lightweight Champion, Emmanuel Tagoe better known as Gameboy has disclosed that he would retire from boxing if he fails to win his bout against Ryan Garcia. The Ghanaian boxer will be making his return to the ring on April 9 after 2-years in a world title eliminator against …
Read More »Nurses lament delay in February salary
Some nurses across the country are seething with rage over the government’s delay in the release of their February salary. According to the nurses, the situation has become unbearable for many health workers since salary for the month ending February has not been released. “Many a time, as government workers …
Read More »Teachers cry over February salary delay
Some teacher unions, the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) and the Coalition of Concerned Teachers (CCT) are livid over the delay in the payment of their February 2022 salary. NAGRAT president Angel Carbonu confirmed to journalists at a press conference that they were yet to receive their February salary. …
Read More »Ghana, Nigeria to battle for Genk defender
The Ghana Football Association and Nigerian Football Federation(NFF) are making moves to lure Genk defender Mujaid Aliu Sadick to play for their respective country. Mujaid was born to a Nigerian father and a Ghanaian mother and therefore is eligible to play for both countries. The 21-year-old was born in Spain …
Read More »Ajax forward Brian Brobbey rejects Ghana
Ajax forward, Brian Ebenezer Adjei Brobbey, has reportedly refused to pledge allegiance to Ghana. Kessben FM reveals that interim Black Stars coach, Otto Addo, and assistant manager, George Boateng during their tour to scout players for the Black Stars met the Dutch-born Ghanaian. Both parties held an initial long but successful talk with Brobbey. …
Read More »‘Stuck’ Ukraine-based Ghanaian footballer evacuated to Hungary
A Ukraine-based Ghanaian defender, Najeeb Yakubu, who was stranded following Russia’s invasion of country has been safely evacuated to Hungary. The FC Vorskla Poltava center-back is among some 220 Ghanaian nationals evacuated from the conflict region as part of arrangements made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration. …
Read More »Students bear brunt of UTAG strike
Students are once again bearing the brunt of the seemingly undecided end to the UTAG strike. This comes after some universities voted against the suspension of the strike by the National Executive Committee (NEC). The NEC of UTAG had earlier urged lecturers to resume teaching ahead of the referendum results …
Read More »Otto Addo to submit Black Stars squad for Nigeria game on Thursday – Reports
Black Stars head coach, Otto Addo is reportedly set to submit his squad to for the forthcoming FIFA World Cup playoffs on Thursday, March 03, 2022. A report filed by Kessben FM shows that Otto Addo will submit his squad to the new Black Stars management committee. The six-man committee made up of, GFA vice president, Mark …
Read More »Withdraw Nana Ofori Ansah I as Chairman of UEW immediately – Governing Council to gov’t
The Governing Council of University of Education, Winneba, (UEW) is calling on the government to immediately withdraw the appointment of its Chairman, Nana Ofori Ansah I, following accusations that his actions have thrown the University into a state of chaos. In a statement issued and signed by the President-UTAG and …
Read More »Mohammed Kudus nets brace, provides beautiful assist for Ajax in thumping victory
Ghana star, Mohammed Kudus put up an exquisite performance on Monday afternoon to inspire his Ajax Amsterdam outfit to record a heavy 5-1 win against Heracles Almelo in a friendly match. The player was a substitute for the Dutch giants on Sunday when the team suffered a shocking 2-1 defeat at …
Read More »VIDEO: Referee runs for his life after disallowing goal in Division One
An assistant referee officiating a game in Ghana’s Division One League game had to run for his life after disallowing a goal by New Edubiase in their game against Bekwai Youth Academy. In a keenly contested game in Zone 2 of the DOL, New Edubiase were awarded a corner kick. …
Read More »WAEC releases provisional 2021 BECE results
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the provisional results of the 2021 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). According to WAEC, a total of 572,167 candidates took part in the 2021 BECE, with 287,730 of them being males and 284,437 being females. A statement by WAEC released on February …
Read More »Arsenal nominate Thomas Partey for Player of the Month award
Arsenal have nominated Ghanaian midfielder, Thomas Partey for voting as the club’s Player of the Month of February. The Ghanaian midfielder was outstanding for the Ghana in the month where they took a giant step towards securing Champions League football. Thomas Partey played three matches for Arsenal in February was instrumental in Arsenal …
Read More »The juju operations behind Ghana’s 2009 U-20 World Cup victory
The Black Satellites of Ghana made history in 2009 by beating Brazil to become the first-ever African country to win the U-20 FIFA World Cup in Egypt. Narrating how the historic victory was achieved, Joseph Langabel, the team’s chief drummer and motivator back revealed that he and another member named, …
Read More »Performance of Ghanaian Players Abroad wrap-up
Below is a report on the Performance of Ghanaian Players Abroad in their respective leagues compiled by Herbert Boakye Yiadom. Players on target Jeffrey Schlupp was on target for Crystal Palace in their 1-1 draw against Burnley in the English Premier League. Joseph Paintsil was on target for Genk in their …
Read More »Video: Were Kotoko denied a legitimate goal against Dreams FC?
Asante Kotoko had a goal disallowed in their comfortable victory over Dreams FC at the Baba Yara Stadium. Cameronian striker Franck Etouga continue his scoring form as he netted a brace to help Kotoko win the fixture by 2-0. During the match, Mudasiru Salifu scored what could have been the nail …
Read More »Shut down Legon if lecturers won’t teach from Monday – NUGS demands
The National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) is demanding the immediate shutdown of the University of Ghana, Legon (UG), if the school’s lecturers are not ready to return to the lecture halls. Following an emergency meeting on Sunday, February 27, UG’s branch of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) …
Read More »Liverpool beat Chelsea to win Caraboa Cup for record ninth time
Liverpool won a dramatic penalty shoot-out to secure the first domestic trophy of the season after a classic Carabao Cup final against Chelsea at Wembley. Kepa Arrizabalaga, brought on in the closing moments of extra time as a penalty specialist, missed the decisive spot-kick after a magnificent game came down …
Read More »We won’t comply with your directive – UG-UTAG
The University of Ghana, UG, branch of the University Teachers Association of Ghana, UTAG, has rejected the call for academic work to commence on Monday, February 28, 2022. According to a release signed by Prof Ransford E.V. Gyampo, Secretary UG-UTAG, lecturers of the University of Ghana cannot comply with an …
Read More »Tyson Fury to fight Dillian Whyte at Wembley on 23 April
World heavyweight champion Tyson Fury will meet Dillian Whyte in an all-British fight at Wembley on 23 April. Whyte signed a contract to meet the WBC champion earlier this week just hours before the deadline. Fury, who is unbeaten with 31 wins and one draw, has not fought in the UK since …
Read More »Watch highlights of Kotoko’s 2-0 win over Dreams FC
Cameroonian striker Franck Mbella Etouga scored a brace in Asante Kotoko‘s first victory in the second leg of the Ghana Premier League. Asante Kotoko continued their dominance in this season’s Ghana Premier League with a 2-0 win over Dreams FC. The Still Believe lads who played as visitors at the Baba Yara …
Read More »I can’t work with GFA because they don’t like the truth – Charles Taylor
Ghana Premier League legend, Charles Taylor, has opined that it will be difficult for him to work with the Ghana Football Association(GFA) because the body is not truthful. There have been suggestions that the ex-players of the Black Stars should be involved in the team’s activities to inspire the current group just …
Read More »GPL match report: Etouga hit brace as Kotoko beat Dreams FC at Baba Yara
Asante Kotoko completed the double over Dreams FC to go 10 points clear at the top of the Ghana Premier League. Cameroonian striker, Franck Etouga Mbella got both goals in the second half as Kotoko continue their dominance over the Dawu club. Kotoko have won eight consecutive league games against Dreams …
Read More »Teachers shut down school over a mentally challenged woman’s attack on them
After three successive attacks on a newly posted teacher by a mentally deranged woman at the Sukrong Junior High School in the Upper West Akyem District of Eastern Region, teachers have closed down the school since Thursday. The teachers have expressed fear over their dear lives from the incessant attacks …
Read More »Watch highlights of Legon Cities draw with Hearts of Oak
Osman Amadu scored late in the game to secure a point for Legon Cities against Hearts of Oak on matchday 18 of the 2021/22 Ghana Premier League. The game ended in a 1-1 draw at the El Wak Sports Stadium. Hearts of Oak had taken an early lead in the …
Read More »Putin suspended as honorary president of International Judo Federation
Russian president Vladimir Putin has been suspended as honorary president of the International Judo Federation (IJF), the sport’s governing body announced on Sunday in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “In light of the ongoing war conflict in Ukraine, the International Judo Federation announces the suspension of Mr Vladimir …
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