Godwin Frimpong was crowned overall best bodybuilder (Man Ghana) for the third after winning the championship in 2019, and 2020; whiles Lawal Badmos was crowned Best Men’s Physique Athlete and Celestine Dogbeda was also crowned Best Female Bikini Athlete. The Man Ghana Bodybuilding championship is the Nation’s biggest bodybuilding championship …
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CAF president wants Ghana to bid for Africa Cup of Nations tournament
The President for the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe wants Ghana to put in a bid to host the Africa Cup of Nations tournament. Motsepe was in Ghana for a two-day visit last week and was among the guest speakers at the Youth Connekt Summit held in Accra. …
Read More »Olympics, Kotoko lead social media trolls of Hearts of Oak after 6-1 defeat
Kumasi Asante Kotoko and Accra Great Olympics took the initiative as social media users targeted Accra Hearts of Oak with trolls following their humiliating defeat at the hand of Wydad Athletic of Morocco. Hearts of Oak were given a 6-1 drubbing in Morocco which has brought an end to their campaign …
Read More »AUDIO: What I love about my husband – Odartey Lamptey’s wife
Listen to the audio below: JoyNews/AdomNews · What I love about my husband – Odartey Lamptey’s wife The wife of former Black Stars player, Nii Odartey Lamptey, has revealed what she loves about her husband. According to Ruweida Yakubu, her husband is very supportive, adding he is always there for her when …
Read More »WCQ 2022: Controversy sparks as CAF accepts Ethiopia’s request to host Ghana in South Africa
The African continent has been hit with the controversial news of CAF accepting the request of Ethiopia to host Ghana in South Africa in their penultimate World Cup Qualifier. Ethiopia will host the Black Stars in the 2022 World Cup qualifying match next month at the Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg. Following the …
Read More »Akufo-Addo, Samuel Takyi, Shatta Wale, others selected bearers of Queen’s Baton Relay in Ghana
Embattled dancehall superstar Shatta Wale is among public figures who have been lined up as bearers of the Queen’s Baton in Ghana. The Queen’s Baton Relay which is the major event that heralds the Commonwealth Games is underway with 72 nations expected to host the baton. The baton is expected …
Read More »Students impregnating female classmates at Ajumako Kokoben Basic School – Report
The Girl Child Coordinator for the Ajumako Kokoben D/A Basic School in the Central Region, Alberta Enyonam has denounced the worrying development where female students of the school are being impregnated by their male colleagues. According to her, teenage pregnancy has become the norm in the school and it was …
Read More »Daniel Owusu scores just one minute after being subbed on in UEFA Youth League
Youngster Daniel Owusu scored just one minute after coming on as a substitute for Red Bull Salzburg in their 3-0 win over Wolfsburg in the UEFA Youth League. The 18-year-old replaced Federico Crescenti in the 80th minute and after 60 seconds he connected in at the far post to make …
Read More »Ghana moves up to 52nd place in FIFA Ranking for September
The Black Stars of Ghana have moved up to the 52nd position on the FIFA ranking released for the month of September. Ghana defeated Zimbabwe in a double-header earlier this month to accumulate more points on the ranking. The Black Stars secured a 3-1 win against The Warriors of Zimbabwe at the …
Read More »Ghanaian boxer Chavez vows to beat up local promoter
Ghanaian female boxer Yakor Chavez Annan has vowed to beat up boxing promoter Sam Nortey in an open street fight wherever she sees him. Chavez, who WAS recently enskinned as a queen mother with the stool name Naa Yaoley Atsiabroni at Adjen Kotoku Nii Tsuru Manhya in the Greater Accra …
Read More »Rotting E-blocks: Minority demands accountability for $1.5bn GETFund facility
The Minority in Parliament has served notice that it will trigger a series of actions to demand accountability from thegovernment in respect of some abandoned E-block projects started by the John Mahama administration. Wrapping up a two-day tour of the Greater Accra, Volta and Eastern regions to ascertain the progress …
Read More »Hearts Of Oak will be greater than Al Ahly and Zamalek- Sowah Odotei
Director of Accra Hearts of Oak, Vincent Sowah Odotei says the club is aiming to be greater than Al Ahly and Zamalek within the medium term. The club in recent months has had a redirection in its infrastructural development with the Pobiman academy project still under construction and plans to build …
Read More »Pupils of Abansere Basic School learn under roofless shed
Pupils of Abansere Basic School in the Berekum West District of the Bono Region currently have classes under harsh and unfavourable conditions due to the absence of befitting classrooms. Pupils from classes two, three, and four learn under a shed that was constructed by the school with the support of …
Read More »Mankarigu health workers return to post
Health workers at Mankarigu Health Centre in the North Gonja District of the Savannah Region have returned to post after partially closing down the facility on Friday, October 15. Their decision to return to work follows a meeting between the North Gonja District Health Directorate and opinion leaders from the …
Read More »Senegal’s Sadio Mane becomes third African to score 100 Premier League goals
Senegal forward, Sadio Mane became only the third African player to score 100 goals in the Premier League on Saturday. Mane achieved the feat when he opened the scoring in Liverpool’s early kickoff 5-0 victory over Watford. His teammate Mohammed Salah had reached landmark of 100 league goals before the …
Read More »Didier Drogba appointed WHO ambassador for Sports and Health
Football legend Didier Drogba announced as the World Health Organization’s Goodwill Ambassador for Sport and Health. Drogba, from Côte d’Ivoire, will support WHO to promote the Organization’s guidance on the benefits of physical activity and other healthy lifestyles, and highlight the value of sports, particularly for youth. Mr Drogba, well …
Read More »Transcript: Milo talks Ghana football, current generation, WC qualifiers
Our Head Coach Milovan Rajevac led Ghana to two wins against the Warriors of Zimbabwe in this month’s FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualifiers. Before his appointment, the Black Stars won one and lost one in the previous round of the qualifiers but the 6 points have changed the dynamics …
Read More »PHOTOS: Kaizer Chiefs player beaten to death for allegedly stealing electricity cable
Two suspects have been arrested for the murder of former South African football player, Lucky Maselesele. The 41-year-old former Kaizer Chiefs, Maritzburg United and Black Leopards midfielder was allegedly beaten to death by community members after being accused of stealing electricity cables. Police spokesperson, Lieutenant-Colonel Mavela Masondo, who confirmed the …
Read More »BEACH SOCCER: Betboro lead coalition of Sponsors to crown spectacular success of maiden Odwira Beach Soccer Cup in Eastern Region
Wilaman Investments, Pura Vida Milk, Rock Energy Drink, Last Chance Travel & Tour, Round 2 Bitters and Eddy’s Pizza all came together to augment the mega sponsorship package of Betboro in ensuring the success of the maiden Odwira Beach Soccer Cup. The winners of the tournament Asenema will collect a …
Read More »Mankarigu Health Center temporarily closed down after attack by NPP youth
The Mankarigu Health Center in the North Gonja District of the Savannah Region has been closed down temporarily on Saturday, October 16, 2021. This follows the vacation of post by nurses and other staff of the facility to protest an attack by a gang believed to be a pro-New Patriotic …
Read More »Daniel Amartey puts up excellent display as Leicester City beat Man Utd
Ghana defender Daniel Amartey played the full throttle as Leicester City fought back to beat Manchester United 4-2 in the Premier League at the King Power Stadium. After failing to win in their last four games played, the Foxes finally returned to winning ways on Saturday. Youngster Mason Greenwood broke …
Read More »Asante Kotoko ace Gama makes bold claim in Ghana Premier League
Asante Kotoko’s Brazilian attacker Fabio Gama Dos Santos considers himself the best player in the Ghana Premier League. The 29-year-old playmaker has been a sensation in the West Africans’ top flight since joining the Porcupine Warriors ahead of last season. In his first term, he made 28 league outings, scoring …
Read More »LilWin becomes ‘highest-paid player in Ghana’ after signing for New Edubiase United
Famous Ghanaian musician, actor, and comedian Kwadwo Nkansah, popularly known as LilWin, claims he has become the highest-paid footballer in Ghana after signing for New Edubiase United. Nkansah, 34, is one of twelve new signings Edubiase who competes in Zone II of the Division One League. Despite the likes of …
Read More »Ghana Beach Soccer given lifeline as Odwira Beach Soccer Cup kicks off in Okere District
The Chairman of the Ghana Beach Soccer Committee has applauded the CEO of the Okere District Assembly Hon Kenneth Dan Addo for transforming the virgin forest into a mini Beach Soccer arena. Speaking to the media who are covering the ongoing 2021 Odwira Beach Soccer Cup, Yaw Ampofo Ankrah described …
Read More »‘I hope Ethiopia will beat Ghana for me’ – South Africa coach Hugo Broos
South Africa coach, Hugo Broos, is hoping that the Walia Ibex of Ethiopia will defeat Ghana in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers to better their chances of qualifying for the tournament next year. The Bafana Bafana currently sit top of Group G with 10 points and are closely trailed by …
Read More »Ghana loses US$5 billion to mental health issues
The medical director of the Accra Psychiatric Hospital, Dr Pinaman Appau, has revealed that Ghana loses at least US$5 billion per year to mental health issues. Speaking to Asaase News, Dr Appau said the challenge is as a result of a lack of attention to the problem in the country. Her …
Read More »Betboro to step up Covid-19 Education and Awareness Campaign at Odwira Beach Soccer Cup
This weekend, by kind courtesy of the Odwira Festival and Okere District Assembly, twenty towns will contest in the first-ever Beach Soccer Tournament to be played in mainland Ghana. The novelty is the brainchild of the Okere DCE (Eastern Region) Daniel Nana Kenneth Addo in collaboration with Beach Soccer Ghana …
Read More »Cheetah FC Bankroller Wins Best Sports CEO Awards At 40 Under Forty Achievers Awards
The owner of Cheetah Football Club, Abdul Hayye Yartey has won the best Sports CEO award at the just ended 40 under Forty Achievers Awards held at Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel in Accra. 40 under Forty is an initiative from Xodus Communications Limited which seeks to identify, honour and celebrate …
Read More »Ghana beat Zimbabwe 1-0 to move nine points on group table
The Black Stars have beaten the Warriors of Zimbabwe to move nine points on the World Cup group qualifying table. The Black Stars beat the Zimbabwean national team at their Harare capital to move up the group table as part of the qualifying series for the FIFA Qatar 2022 World …
Read More »Zimbabwe vs Ghana: Probable starting XI of Black Stars and Warriors
Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac is unlikely to make a lot of changes when his Black Starstake on Zimbabwe on Tuesday afternoon but his opposite side will make some changes for the match which will be played in Harare. Knowledge Musona will remain as a vital component in Zimbabwe’s squad on …
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