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 …
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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 …
Read More »PHOTOS: Deteriorating Ho Sports Stadium floods after 15 minutes of rain
A preparation match between the Ghana Black Starlets and Home Stars FC was rained off after about 10 minutes of play at the Ho Sports Stadium. Referee Rustum Senorgbe ended the match due to the severity of the rain and the waterlogged state of the pitch. Sections of the deteriorated …
Read More »Ghana suffer Hudson-Odoi blow ahead of Nigeria tie?
Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi continues to keep the cards to his international career close to his chest amid intensified efforts from Ghana to have him switch allegiance. The winger has told The Standard newspaper that he is yet to make a decision on his national team career. Hudson-Odoi is leaving …
Read More »Kudus returns as Ajax beat FC Twente in Eredivisie
Cote d’Ivoire forward Sebastien Haller registered a trio of goals as Ajax handed FC Twente a 5-0 mauling in the Dutch Eredivisie on Sunday. The 27-year-old’s hat-trick, a Davy Klaassen opener and a Robin Propper own goal ensured three points for The Lancers in the matchday 22 fixture at Johan …
Read More »Political interference creating problems for Ghana football- Former GFA President
Political interference was one of the issues discussed on ”Saving Our Passion”, a dialogue on saving Ghana football on GTV Sports+, where Alhaji Lepowura Jawula said there are always misunderstandings between the GFA and government but one needs to be diplomatic so that in the long run the purpose will …
Read More »Ghana beat Morocco 3-0 in international friendly
The Black Maidens of Ghana beat Morocco 2-0 in an international friendly match played at the Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday. A goal each from Stella Nyamekye and Georgina Ayisha were enough to give Ghana the upper hand over their Moroccan counterpart in the first half. After the break, Mariam …
Read More »VIDEO: Police seize Bawjiase SHS bus as NPP, NDC supporters trade blows at handing-over ceremony
A GETFund bus donated to the Bawjiase Senior High School (SHS) has been seized by the District Police Command. This comes after some supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) engaged in fisticuffs during a handing-over ceremony on Saturday. Information gathered by Adom News‘ Kofi …
Read More »Hudson-Odoi wins historic FIFA Club World Cup with Chelsea
Callum Hudson-Odoi is a World Club Champion after his club side Chelsea won the trophy for the first time in their history. The London side on Saturday evening struggled to break down Palmeiras, their Brazilian opponents in the FIFA Club World Club final. After a goalless first half, the Blues …
Read More »Kotoko coach Prosper Ogum reacts to call for him to get Black Stars job
Asante Kotoko coach Dr Prosper Narteh Ogum said he would take the Black Stars job if he gets the chance at the right time after being suggested by former Ghana Football Association president Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe for the top job. Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe, a member of Hearts of Oak Board of …
Read More »Otto Addo doesn’t deserve Black Stars job – Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe
Former Ghana Football Association chairman, Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe is unimpressed by the appointment of Borussia Dortmund assistant coach Otto Addo for Ghana’s lead coaching position ahead of next month’s clash with Nigeria in 2022 World Cup qualifying. Assistant to immediate-past Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac, who was fired for an abysmal showing at the …
Read More »Chelsea beat Palmeiras in extra time to claim Club World Cup
Chelsea won the Club World Cup for the first time after an extra-time victory against Brazilian club Palmeiras. A 117th-minute penalty in Abu Dhabi by Kai Havertz – who scored their 2021 Champions League winner – means the Blues have now won every trophy possible under owner Roman Abramovich. Romelu …
Read More »WATCH HIGHLIGHTS: Asante Kotoko 3-1 Accra Lions
Frank Mbella scored his second hattrick of the season as Asante Kotoko eased past Accra Lions 3-1 on Saturday, February 12, 2022. The Porcupine Warriors returned to winning ways after losing to Elmina Sharks on matchday 16. The Cameroonian import delivered a man-of-the-match performance to help the Asante Kotoko extend their lead on …
Read More »GPL match report: Frank Etouga scores hat-trick as Kotoko beat Accra Lions in Kumasi
A fantastic hat-trick from Frank Mbella on Saturday, February 12, 2022, handed Asante Kotoko a delightful 3-1 win against Accra Lions in the Ghana Premier League. Nicknamed the Porcupine Warriors, the team from Kumasi last Monday suffered a shocking 2-1 defeat at the hands of relegation-threatened Elmina Sharks. Today at the …
Read More »Chris Hughton holds meeting with Black Stars interim coaches Otto Addo and George Boateng in London
Black Stars technical advisor, Chris Hughton has held successful talks with interim Black Stars coaches, Otto Addo and George Boateng in London on Thursday, Accra-based Asaase Radio has reported. Otto Addo, who works with German club, Borussia Dortmund, flew from his base to join Hughton and George Boateng in London for the meeting. According to …
Read More »KNUST students leaving campus as UTAG strike bites
Alot of students of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) are leaving the campus in frustration, as members of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) continue with their strike. This comes in the wake of stalled negotiations between the striking teachers and the government to resolve …
Read More »Ghana Boxing Authority signs mega deal with RENAULT plus two vehicles for Professional Boxing League
In a historic first of it’s kind for Boxing in West Africa, automobile giants Renault Ghana, through Premium Motors have given the sport a massive boost with a mega sponsorship of two brand new Renault KWID vehicles ahead of the Professional Boxing League. The CEO of Renault Ghana – Mr …
Read More »Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe predicts doom for new Black Stars technical team
Accra Hearts of Oak board member, Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe has said the newly put together Black Stars technical will be a disaster in their job execution. The Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association [GFA] on Wednesday announced Otto Addo as the successor to Milovan Rajevac on an interim basis. …
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