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 …
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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 …
Read More »CK Akonnor’s son shows readiness to play for Ghana
Forward Charles-Jesaja Hermann has declared his readiness to play for Ghana ahead of Germany where he was born and raised. Herman is the son of former Ghana coach and captain Charles Akonnor. He grew up playing in Germany and has represented the European country from U-15 to U-19. “There’s no doubt …
Read More »Black Stars beat Zimbabwe Warriors 3-1
The Blacks Stars of Ghana beat the Warriors of Zimbabwe in Saturday’s FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Cape Coast stadium. AFC Ajax Amsterdam’s Kudus Mohammed opened the goals for the Blacks Stars in the fifth minute of the first half. The opening goal was set for Kudus by Jordan …
Read More »Ghana football Transfer window deadline extended to October 23
Ghanaian clubs will be able to do more business during the transfer window as the Ghana Football Association has extended the deadline to October 23, 2021. The FA in a statement says it’s embarking on a FIFA Connect Registration System and TMS pilot hence the reason for the extension. The …
Read More »U.S. donates 1.3m more COVID-19 vaccines to Ghana
More than 1.3 million doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine donated by the United States have arrived via COVAX in Accra. Today’s delivery brings the total to more than 2.5 million doses donated by the United States to Ghana to date. U.S. Ambassador Stephanie Sullivan was joined by Ghana’s Deputy Minister …
Read More »‘Changed’ Black Stars tipped for glory against Zimbabwe
Ad The senior national football team of Ghana, the Black Stars, have been backed to record victory against their Zimbabwean counterparts when they face-off against each other this weekend. Ghana hosts the crucial FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifier on Saturday, October 9 at the Cape Coast Stadium, needing a win …
Read More »294-day route and innovative Baton design for the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay revealed
The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games has unveiled details of the international route and the design of the Queen’s Baton for the 16th official Queen’s Baton Relay. The Queen’s Baton Relay is a Games tradition that celebrates, connects and excites communities from across Commonwealth during the build-up to the Games. The …
Read More »GES sends strong warning to school authorities
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has cautioned authorities at the various Senior High Schools against collecting any unauthorised and/or illegal charge from newly graduated final year students under the guise of the clearance system. In a letter to Regional Directors, the Director-General, Prof Kwasi Opoku-Amankwa, stated that the Service had …
Read More »Official: Cheetah FC striker signs for EL Gouna FC
Cheetah FC forward Amidu Iddrisu has officially been transferred to the Egyptian premier league side EL Gouna FC. The Egyptian side decided to sign Amidu on a 4-year deal after his second training with them. Amidu after recovering from injury scored 4 goals out of 5 league matches to help …
Read More »‘Be proud playing for Ghana’ – Milovan to Black Stars
Black Stars head coach Milovan Rajevac has urged his players to be proud they are playing for Ghana. The Serbian tactician has begun his second spell with the four-time Afcon champions. He has been tasked to win the delayed continental showpiece in Cameroon next year and qualify Ghana to the …
Read More »NSA to reject any move by GFA to switch match venue for 2022 World Cup qualifier
The 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier between the Black Stars of Ghana and the warriors of Zimbabwe will go as planned at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium, contrary to earlier reports that the game will be moved to the Len Clay Sports Stadium in Obuasi. Reports went rife in the …
Read More »Dortmund trainer Otto Addo starts work as Ghana assistant coach
Dortmund trainer, Otto Addo officially commenced his duty as Ghana’s assistant coach on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. The former Ghana international was spotted in Black Stars‘ first training session at the Cape Coast stadium ahead of the crucial World Cup qualifiers against Zimbabwe. Otto Addo is said to have led an ‘exciting …
Read More »Watch Jojo Wollacott first training session with Black Stars
Swindon Town goalkeeper, Jojo Wollacott, held his first training session with the Black Stars for the upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Zimbabwe. Wollacott was put through his paces by coach Milovan Rejevac as he fine-tune his squad ahead of Saturday’s clash. The 25-year-old was among four goalkeepers called up …
Read More »10-year-old Nicholas Buamah’s third book accepted into Library of Congress
• Nicholas Buamah is a child author • His first book was accepted into the U.S. Library of Congress • Like the first, his third, ‘Is Santa Really Real?’ has also been accepted into the library Nicholas Buamah became a sensation in 2019 when his bestseller book, Kayla & Kyle …
Read More »REVEALED: Alfred Duncan Explains miscommunication with Rajevac over Ghana withdrawal
Fiorentina ace Joseph Alfred Duncan has rejected rumours he turned down a call-up for Ghana’s upcoming 2022 World Cup qualifiers against Zimbabwe due to injury. The midfielder was named in the 32-man squad for the October 9 and 12 Group C doubleheader, the first roster of new Black Stars coach …
Read More »2022 World Cup qualifier: NSA in ‘accreditation battle’ with GFA ahead of Zimbabwe clash
The National Sports Authority (NSA) are embroiled in a a bizarre “accreditation fight” with the Ghana Football Association over media licence for the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier between the Black Stars and Zimbabwe in Cape Coast on Saturday. The NSA, who are the custodians of the state facilities in the country …
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