The Black Queens of Ghana have suffered a heartbreaking elimination from the 2024 Olympic Games qualifiers following a 4-3 aggregate defeat against Zambia. The Black Queens after putting up a spirited performance in Ndola today, February 28, 2024, conceded a stoppage-time goal which crushed their dreams of qualifying and playing …
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Asamoah Gyan leads Bawumia’s Youth and Sports manifesto sub-committee
Former Captain of the Black Stars, Asamoah Gyan has been appointed to lead the Youth and Sports manifesto sub-committee of the New Patriotic Party for the 2024 elections. This was contained in a February 21 statement signed by the Director of Communications for Bawumia’s campaign team, Dennis Miracles Aboagye. The …
Read More »Otto as head, Essien as assistant, Kwarasey as goalkeepers’ trainer: Rumoured Black Stars technical team
Rumours about the next technical team of the Black Stars continue to swirl in the media space with Otto Addo receiving wide coverage as the leading candidate to replace Chris Hughton. On Tuesday, February 20, 2024, reports were rife that former Chelsea star, Michael Essien, is under consideration for the …
Read More »GFA responds to ‘Fix Ghana Football’ petition
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has responded to a petition by the ‘Fix Ghana Football’ group presented to the Speaker of Parliament on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. The leaders of the group presented a 15-point petition to Parliament after a demonstration tagged ‘SaveGhanaFootball’ held in Accra. They are advocating for …
Read More »Over 55% of candidates failed Mathematics in 2023 NOV/DEC — WAEC
More than half of candidates who sat for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in November/December failed mathematics, according to results released by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). WAEC’s statement on the release of the 2023 second series WASSCE provisional results said 44.949% of candidates obtained grades …
Read More »Housemaster of Kalpohin SHS reported to police over tragic death of student
The Senior Housemaster of Kalpohin Senior High School in Tamale has been reported to the Northern Regional Police Command following allegations of negligence that resulted in the tragic death of a 17-year-old student, citinewsroom.com reports. The incident occurred on Sunday night when the student fell ill and required urgent medical …
Read More »Dede Ayew, Jordan, Ati-Zigi must retire from Black Stars – Veteran pot carrying supporter Obour
Samuel Aggrey, popularly referred to as Obour, a Ghanaian supporter famous for carrying a pot to Black Stars matches, has suggested that the Ayew brothers and Lawrence Ati-Zigi retire from Black Stars. He asserted that Dede Ayew and Jordan Ayew have passed their prime, especially Dede, and therefore must either …
Read More »Michael Essien open to Black Stars assistant coach role – Report
Former Ghanaian football star, Michael Essien, is reportedly open to the assistant coach role of the Black Stars. Essien who currently holds the position of assistant coach at Danish club FC Nordsjaelland, recently acquired his UEFA ‘A’ coaching license. According to sportsworldGhana, the 41-year-old is enthusiastic about joining the next …
Read More »Why Abedi Ayew was called ‘Africa Maradona’ despite Pele tag – Popular historian reveals
Popular Ghanaian historian, Yaw Anokye Frimpong, has revealed why Ghanaian football icon Abedi Ayew Pele also had the nickname ‘Africa Maradona’. During his prime, Abedi earned numerous nicknames for his distinct and effective football skills, including dribbling, scoring and passing. One of the few people who had the chance to …
Read More »Why Morocco will host 2025 AFCON in July-August
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 …
Read More »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 »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 »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), …
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