Two teachers in Afram Plains in the Eastern Region of Ghana, have died as a result of their inability to receive medical care in that part of the country after they suffered snakebites. The Basic Education Coordinator for the Afram Plains North District, Taihdu Mohammed, while speaking in an interview …
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Top gospel musicians join ‘One Man Supporter’ to kick out GFA president from office
Celebrated Ghanaian gospel musicians, Isaiah Kwadwo Ampong and Nicholas Omane Acheampong have joined Ghana’s first official international football supporter, Abraham Boakye, popularly known as “One Man Supporter” to form a movement in pursuit of kicking the GFA President Mr Kurt Okraku out of office before his tenure ends. At a press …
Read More »Concern ahead of Ghana’s clash with Nigeria as attacker Daniel-Kofi Kyere sweats over fitness
Ghana international, Daniel-Kofi Kyere is sweating to stay fit ahead of Ghana’s all-important clash against Nigeria in the final phase of the African qualifiers to the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The FC St. Pauli man was one of the bright spots at the end of Ghana’s shambolic showing at the …
Read More »Ghanaian football stars who are police or army officers
Since the age of time, sports has always had a correlation with security institutions. Though football is full of fun and entertainment, some players also like to juggle their career with serving their country. In the 80’s it was very easy to come across football stars who worked as well …
Read More »Sad: Boafri D/A basic school pupils forced to learn on bare floor
Pupils of Boafri D/A Basic School in the Krachi Nchumuru District in the Oti Region are compelled to sit on the bare floor to learn due to lack of furniture. The situation, according to parents and school management, is affecting teaching and learning activities in the school. Adom News’ visit …
Read More »It’s a bit strange – Coach Han Van der Pluijm on Ghana having technical director and technical advisor
Former Ashantigold trainer Hans Van der Pluijm says it is strange for Ghana to have both a technical director and a technical advisor. The Ghana FA following the sacking of Serbian gaffer Milovan Rajevac has appointed Otto Addo as interim coach for the Black Stars ahead of the Nigeria encounter next month. He will …
Read More »Social media users shocked, amused by reports of missing AFCON trophies
The reported missing of the four African Cup of Nations Trophies won by Ghana has triggered shock and amusement on social media with some Ghanaians petrified by the report. Some social media users find the story funny as they struggle to accept that such prestigious element of the national history …
Read More »PHOTOS: Meet Mimi Boateng: The story behind the young girl who hoisted the AFCON trophy at the CAN 2008
The iconic picture of the lady who hoisted the AFCON trophy before the start of the CAN 2008 tournament in Ghana has become one of the major highlights of the sporting event years on. The young beautiful girl was dressed up in traditional kente and made t sit in a palanquin. …
Read More »Government interfered with my work – Kwasi Nyantakyi
Experience they say is the best teacher, and that was a point reiterated by former President of the GFA Kwesi Nyantakyi when he appeared on GTVsports+ “Our Passion Our Game” on Thursday night (February 10, 2022). The issue of government’s interference in the activities of the GFA was topical as …
Read More »Ghana’s four AFCON trophies missing – Reports
Ghana’s four Africa Cup of Nations trophies have gone missing according to Accra-based Angel FM. The Black Stars of Ghana became the first team on the African continent to win four continental trophies in 1982. Angel FM however reports that the trophies are nowhere to be found. The Angel FM sports crew …
Read More »Watch heart-warming photo of former Kotoko player Adu Amofah and wife in US Army uniform
Former Ghana U20 and Asante Kotoko player Mark Adu Amofah and his wife Pearl Amofah are now in the United States Army. The former Asante Kotoko striker was enlisted in the United States Army more than a year ago. The 35-year-old relocated to the United States after retiring from football …
Read More »2021 BECE candidates to verify school choices via SMS
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has said a bulk SMS will be sent to parents of prospective Senior High School (SHS) students to verify and confirm their schools of choice from Wednesday, 16 to Tuesday, 22 February 2022. “Parents, teachers, candidates are to be informed, that a bulk SMS of …
Read More »Fabio Gama, Isaac Oppong to miss Kotoko’s clash against Hearts of Oak
Asante Kotoko duo, Fabio Gama Dos Santos and Isaac Oppong are set to miss the club’s big game against Hearts of Oak next weekend. The duo watched from the stands over the past weekend when the Porcupine Warriors club whipped Accra Lions FC 2-1 in a matchday 17 encounter of …
Read More »Two KTU staff dismissed; 8 others suspended for embezzling over 600k
The governing council of the Koforidua Technical University (KTU) has dismissed two staff of the University for engaging in financial malfeasance. The council, as part of its disciplinary action, also reprimanded and suspended eight (8) others for their involvement in the crime. Three of the staff were, however, exonerated. The …
Read More »We’re studying the court order to advise accordingly – UTAG lawyers
Lawyers for the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) have said they are studying a court order that granted the National Labour Commission (NLC) an application against the strike, to advise their client accordingly on the next line of action. The Labour Division of the Accra High Court has granted …
Read More »Court orders UTAG to call off strike
The Accra High Court Labour Court 1, has ordered the University Teachers Association to call off its ongoing strike which has entered its 5th week. The court’s ruling follows a suit filed by the National Labour Commission asking for the enforcement of an earlier order it issued calling on UTAG …
Read More »Five most controversial Ghanaian footballers
For most footballers, their trade precedes them. They are easily known and recognized by their actions on the field. However, some are known more for their off-field actions than what they exhibit on the field. Whereas they may have incredible footballing careers, they may conduct themselves in certain ways which …
Read More »We don’t know any ‘Andrew Abedi Ayew’ – Ayew family
Spokesperson for the Ayew family, Fiifi Tackie, has said that Parliament’s invitation letter to Black Stars captain, Andre Ayew to appear before an investigative committee is wrongly addressed. Tackie confirmed to GhanaWeb that the neither the player nor the family has received any letter from Parliament requesting the Black Stars captain to answer to …
Read More »Why Nyantakyi sacked Kwasi Appiah after 2014 World Cup
In September 2014, the Ghana Football Association sacked then Black Stars coach Kwasi Appiah. The dismissal came months after Ghana’s disastrous showing at the 2014 World Cup where the team picked just one point from a possible nine. The Sports Minister then, Mahama Ayariga has recounted a series of incidents …
Read More »Five persons who will face Parliament over AFCON fiasco
The Parliamentary Select Committee on Youth, Sports and Culture is set to meet five stakeholders of football in Ghana as part of their investigations on Black Stars‘ poor performance at the just ended Africa Cup of Nations(AFCON). Kobena Woyome, a Ranking Member on Parliament’s Select Committee said on GhanaWeb’s Sports …
Read More »How Sulley Muntari confronted RTU after reckless tackle
Sulley Muntari made his start for Accra Hearts of Oak in their drawn game against Real Tamale United (RTU) in the Ghana Premier League on Sunday, February 13, 2022. The former Black Stars midfielder was heavily applauded by both Accra Hearts of Oak and RTU supporters when he came off the pitch after the 78th-minute …
Read More »We will correct the mistakes against Asante Kotoko – Samuel Boadu
Hearts of Oak coach, Samuel Boadu, is hopeful that his team will be in the right shape for the Super Clash against Asante Kotoko on Sunday, February 20, 2022. The Phobians for the second consecutive time dropped points following their goalless draw with Real Tamale United on Sunday, February 13, 2022. …
Read More »Encourage students to pursue STEM-based courses -Dr Adutwum
The Education Minister, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, has urged Headmasters of Senior High, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) schools to encourage students to take a keen interest in the study of STEM-based courses. This, he said could be done by engaging the services of various institutions in the …
Read More »Lack of incubators: Two infants mortality recorded at Agroyesum Hospital in 2022
The lack of incubators at the Saint Martin’s Catholic Hospital at Agroyesum in the Amansie West District of the Ashanti Region has resulted in the death two news born babies in the first month of 2022 The two premature babies according doctors, died at the facility because they could not …
Read More »‘You’re old enough to be my father – Schoolgirl leaks WhatsApp chat of headmaster proposing to her
A headmaster of an undisclosed school somewhere in Ghana has been exposed by a female student for making advances towards her via WhatsApp. The schoolgirl, whose name is given as Serwaa, leaked the private chat between her and the headmaster revealing how the shameless old man was bent on cheating …
Read More »Black Stars captain Andre Ayew to appear before parliament over 2021 AFCON campaign
Black Stars captain Andre Ayew is expected to appear before parliament to answer questions regarding the Black Stars’campaign at the just-ended Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. According to information available to GhanaWeb, The Parliamentary Select Committee on Sports has already written to the Ghana FA to facilitate Andre Ayew’s appearance before …
Read More »State Experimental School collapsing; kids exposed to danger
An old building housing children of the State Experimental Basic School in the Ashanti Regional capital, Kumasi, is in danger of collapse as three of its pillars have started falling apart. The primary school building, built in the 1950s, has seen no major renovation, and parts of the pillars have …
Read More »The tactical approach Ghanaians should expect from Chris Hughton
Newly-appointed Black Technical advisor, Chris Hughton is an experienced coach whose career started in 1993, when he handled the Tottenham Hotspur under 21 team. He has been a caretaker for the Spurs first team before, then moved to Newcastle where he was handed his first ever first team role in …
Read More »Otto Addo meets Black Stars players Partey, Jordan in England – Report
Interim Black Stars coach, Otto Addo has reportedly met with some key Ghanaian players in England. Right after his appointment on February 9, 2022, as the new coach, the former Ghana International jetted off from Germany to England to set the ball rolling. According to a report by Graphic Sports, Otto met with …
Read More »Alhaji Grusah rejects NPP tag on new Black Stars management committee
Former Black Stars management committee dissolved after AFCON 2021 A member of the newly-constituted management committee of the Black Stars Alhaji Grusah has dispelled rumours that the new appointments by the FA were influenced by partisan politics. According to the King, Faisal bankroller he has been a staunch supporter of the United Party …
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