Former Black Stars captain, Stephen Appiah has disclosed that he lost about 5 kilos when he stood behind the ball to take Ghana’s first penalty kick at the World Cup in Germany 2006. As Ghana’s first captain at the World Cup, Stephen ‘Tonardo’ Appiah took one of the most decisive penalty …
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Emmanuel Gyasi enjoys summer break with sassy girlfriend
Ghana forward Emmanuel Gyasi is enjoying a summer holiday with his girlfriend in the Italian city of Sardinia. The Spezia star and his better half, Caroline Rossi, were soaking up the sun in Sardinia. Gyasi’s girlfriend Carolina Rossi is the daughter of US Sassuolo sporting director Giovanni Rossi. Last term, …
Read More »684 students contract Coronavirus in Eastern Region
• Ghana is still fighting the deadly Coronavirussince the index case was recorded in March 2020 • Many Ghanaians, including high profile personalities have died from the virus • At the regional level, 684 students have contracted the disease in recent times A report from the Eastern Regional Health Directorate …
Read More »WAEC reacts to Africa Education Watch’s report on 2020 WASSCE
The West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) says it is considering a lawsuit against education Think Tank, Africa Education Watch. This comes on the back of Africa Watch’s report on the assessment of the 2020 West African Secondary Schools Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The Think Tank, among other things noted, their investigations revealed that …
Read More »GPL: Special accreditation for Hearts of Oak vs Asante Kotoko game [VIDEO]
The Ghana Football Association has decided to issue special media accreditation to media organizations for the Ghana Premier League matchday 31 match between Accra Hearts of Oak and Kumasi Asante Kotoko at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday, June 27, 2021. MEDIA HOUSES should kindly send their requests (one …
Read More »5 important things women must do immediately after menstruation
• These are some basic hygiene measures every woman should consider after every monthly flow • These tips when practiced will prevent women from sexually transmitting infections to their male partners • Women must endeavor to take their sexual reproductive health seriously A woman’s menstrual period can pass by smoothly …
Read More »Afriyie Acquah pens bumper deal with Saudi side Al Batin
Ghana midfielder Afriyie Acquah has signed a bumper two-year deal with Saudi Arabian Pro League side Al Batin FC, GHANASoccernet.com can exclusively report. The 29-year-old was available on a free transfer after leaving Turkish Super Lig side Yeni Malatyaspor where he spent two seasons. Al Batin played in the Saudi top …
Read More »Two Karela United fans arrested for assaulting Medeama players, five suspects on the run
Two Karela United fans have been arrested for attacking Medeama players and smashing the windows of the team’s bus following a feisty FA Cup match at Aiyinase on Sunday while five more suspects remain on the run. Two men – David Yankey nicknamed Akpale, 32, and Jonathan Essien, 33, …
Read More »You are lazy if you manage pain with painkillers – Doctor
Health expert, Doctor Muftawu Mohammed, has asserted that it is wrong to manage body pains, whether internal or external, with pain killers. According to him, managing pain with painkillers is simply a lazy man’s approach and not recommended. He said this during an interview with Nana Yaw Odame on …
Read More »Liverpool sign Abdul Fatawu Issahaku as club president confirms deal
Liverpool has reportedly completed the signing of Ghanian wonderkid Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, according to his current club’s chairman. Issahaku has become a rising star for Steadfast FC in the second tier of Ghanian football and for his national team’s youth sides over recent seasons. In fact, he has impressed …
Read More »Dagbong SHS probes ‘sexual gestures’ by students
The management of the Dagban State SHS in Yendi in the Northern Region has begun probing circumstances that led to first year students of the school being ordered to perform sexual gestures as part of their initiation to the school by their seniors. The immoral gestures were videoed and disseminated …
Read More »Gory pictures as hooligans parading as Karela United supporters attack Medeama bus after defeat
• The fans attacked the bus and injured midfielder Eric Kwakwa • The Ghana Football Association has placed an indefinite ban on the CAM Park • Some followers of the game are calling for prosecution of the fans Fan violence continues to be part of Ghana’s football with Medeama …
Read More »VIDEO: Isaac Dogboe defeats American boxer Adam Lopez
• Dogboe defeated Adam Lopez Virgin Hotel in Las Vegas • One of the three judges drew the fight but the other two scored in favour of Dogboe • It is Dogboe has a record of 22 fights, two defeats with 15 Knockouts Ghanaian boxer Isaac Dogboe took another …
Read More »TRENDING VIDEO: Ayew brothers blocked from leaving bar by fans
Fans prevent Jordan and Dede Ayew from leaving after they declined to throw some cash around after partying at Luna bar. The sons of former Ghana Black Stars captain, Abedi Pele, received the shock of their lives when a large group prevented their car from leaving due to their unwillingness …
Read More »TUTAG suspends strike
The Technical University Teachers’ Association of Ghana (TUTAG), has suspended its strike. A Press statement dated Saturday, June 19, 2021 and signed by the National President, Dr Michael Brigandi said the suspension of the industrial action is based on trust and confidence in the assurances by the Education Minister. TUTAG …
Read More »MTN FA Cup: Asante Kotoko beats Thunderbolt FC to secure Round of 16 spot [WATCH]
Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko progressed to the next round of the FA Cup with a 3-1 win over Division Two side Thunderbolt FC at the Okese Park in Ejisu on Saturday, June 19, 2021. Coach Mariano Barreto handed starting roles to some places on the bench such as Felix Annan, Sarfo …
Read More »Swiss club Lugano sign former Chelsea and Besiktas striker Demba Ba
Swiss Super League club Lugano have confirmed the signing of former Chelsea and Besiktas striker Demba Ba on a one-year deal. The Senegal international has been a free agent since April when he was released by Turkish Super Lig club Istanbul Basaksehir because of his lack of playing time. Ba …
Read More »Christian Atsu confirms he will leave Europe next season
Ghana international Christian Atsu has hinted of a move outside Europe after parting ways with English Premier League side Newcastle United. The Black Stars winger recently announced his departure from Newcastle after the expiration of his contract. With his contract due to expire July 1, Atsu will be looking elsewhere …
Read More »Abedi and other African footballers who played under assumed identities
Silas Katompa Mvumpa VfB Stuttgart forward Silas made headlines last week when it was revealed that he had been played under a false identity and with a falsified age. Formerly known as Silas Wamangituka, the entertaining forward netted 11 goals in the German top flight last term, only for his …
Read More »Hearts of Oak accuses GFA of favouring Asante Kotoko ahead of Super Clash
Accra Hearts of Oak have written to the Ghana Football Association, asking them to reschedule their week 30 league clash with Legon Cities on Thursday because it will disadvantage the team and favour Kotoko ahead of the Super Clash next Sunday. According to Hearts of Oak, if they play Legon Cities …
Read More »We are focused – Kotoko warn rivals
Ghana Premier League side Asante Kotoko have sent some words of caution to their rivals as the campaign gradually reaches its conclusion. The Ghanaian giants go into the weekend on the back of a 3-2 win over Inter Allies which moved them on par with arch rivals Hearts of Oak …
Read More »‘Grateful’ Andre Ayew bids farewell to Swansea City fans
Andre Ayew has expressed his gratitude to English Championship side Swansea City as the Ghana international leaves the club. Ayew leaves the Liberty Stadium despite ending the previous two seasons under Steve Cooper as Swansea’s top scorer. He was unable to produce the moment of magic Swansea City required as …
Read More »PHOTOS: Suspected car bomb found near Rome’s Stadio Olimpico ahead of Italy’s Euro 2020
There were doubts over Wednesday night’s Euro 2020 clash between Italy and Switzerland after a suspected bomb was discovered near Rome’s Stadio Olimpico, just before kick-off. Italian security forces were called to the scene after a passerby spotted a suspicious item inside a parked car while headed for the Euro 2020 …
Read More »Kotoko’s Emmanuel Gyamfi risks missing Hearts of Oak showdown
Asante Kotoko winger, Emmanuel Gyamfi, has been slapped with a charge by the Ghana Football Association for stamping on the face of Inter Allies forward Andy Akpe. The 26-year-old winger was captured on camera in the matchday 29 game at the Theatre of Dreams at Dawu stepping on the face of Akpe …
Read More »Wesley Girls, six others awarded best WASSCE performance
Best performing schools in the 2020 National West Africa Secondary Schools Certificate Examination (WASSCE) rankings for the Central Region have been awarded with citation of merit. The ceremony, which was to motivate hard working teachers, students and their schools, saw seven schools receiving the awards. Wesley Girls Senior High School …
Read More »Ghana captain Andre Ayew, two others nominated for Player-Of-The-Year award
Ghana’s captain, Andre Ayew has been named in a three-man shortlist for the Footballer of the Year award for 2021 in Ghana. Ayew ended the championship season in England as top scorer for Swansea City FC with 17 goals and four assists in the 2020-21 campaign. Ayew, for a …
Read More »Nominees for 2021 Ghana Football Awards announced
Three Black Stars players, Andre Ayew, Kudus Mohammed, and Gladson Awako will headline this year’s edition of the Ghana Football Awards which comes off on Saturday, July 3, 2021, at the Grand Arena, Accra. The trio has been shortlisted for the prestigious Ghana Footballer of the Year Award which is …
Read More »List of celebrities who thronged Parliament to support Okraku-Mantey during vetting
• Okraku-Mantey was vetted on June 15 • He was accompanied by Samini, James Ebo Whyte, among others • Okraku-Mantey’s vetting lasted for over two hours Said to be one who has the support of the industry, Mark Okraku-Mantey was on June 15 accompanied by some high-profile showbiz personalities as …
Read More »Asamoah Gyan reacts to Cristiano Ronaldo breaking his scoring record at major tournaments
Ghana legend Asamoah Gyan could not keep calm after his nine-consecutive tournament scoring record was broken by Portugal ace Cristiano Ronaldo. The iconic Juventus forward joins Asamoah Gyan as only two players to hit the back of the twine in nine consecutive major international tournaments. This means Ronaldo has tied the record held …
Read More »Record breaking Ronaldo steals the show against Hungary
Cristiano Ronaldo made European Championship history with his record-breaking 10th and 11th finals goals as Portugal saw off Hungary to open their Euro 2020 campaign with a 3-0 victory in Budapest. The reigning European champions dominated the first half in the hostile, 60,000 capacity Puskas Arena but failed to convert …
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