Senior staff in state-run universities in Ghana have extended their strike to essential services on campuses following a break down of government negotiations. The action has affected activities in basic schools, hospitals, clinics, fire and anatomy departments. During a visit to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology …
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Ghana’s economy, democracy in dire state – Mahama
Former President John Mahama says Ghana’s economy and democracy are in dire traits which require broad consultation to address. According to Mr. Mahama, time is running out “and yet we can make things right if we work as one nation with a common destiny”. In a statement to mark …
Read More »Abedi Pele reveals why education is important to footballers
Ghanaian football legend, Abedi Pele Ayew has revealed that education is very important in football. According to the football maestro, players today must be ready to learn new languages and have the ability to read to ensure that they understand what goes on in the locker room. Speaking in an interview …
Read More »Callum Hudson-Odoi plays football with King Promise and friends
Chelsea striker Callum Hudson-Odoi played an exhibition match with friends on Thursday night at Sakumono in Accra 24 hours after arriving in the country. The UEFA Champions League winner played football with some members of his family and friends. The game featured stars like King Promise, music industry players and others. …
Read More »VIDEO: Chelsea’s Callum Hudson-Odoi displays ‘filthy’ skills at Sakumono Queensland Park
Callum Hudson-Odoi on Thursday evening went for a kickabout at the Queensland AstroTurf in Sakumono in Accra where he is on holidays. An Odoi XI squared up with musician and close pal of the Chelsea youngster King Promise XI. The 20-year-old produce some sublime and silky skills on Thursday night …
Read More »Asante Kotoko breaks silence on Michael Vinicius
Asante Kotoko has officially stated their reasons behind the mutual termination of Brazilian striker Michael Vinicius’ contract. Earlier reports this week reported that the player was on the brink of dismissal from the club over several wild acts deemed unprofessional. Confirmation came from Asante Kotoko coach Mariano Barreto later on Wednesday, June …
Read More »If the President can’t take feedback, he can learn from Wontumi
All that Joy FM did was to give the microphones to the public, particularly parents and headteachers to express their concerns and frustrations with Free SHS and the state of secondary school education. That was all. It is a method of feedback radio stations are fond of using. So at a time …
Read More »Oheneba Nkrabea and family spotted at Achimota to complete admission processes
• Days after the court ruled that the Achimota School should admit the two Rasta boys, one of them has been spotted at the school • The photos seen on Twitter show Oheneba with his parents at the school administration block • He is believed to be there to complete …
Read More »Achimota School backtracks on decision not to admit rasta students
Achimota School has temporarily backtracked on its decision not to admit two Rastafarian students. The School in a statement after the landmark ruling by an Accra High Court which was hailed by the majority of Ghanaians stated that it had instructed its lawyers to appeal the decision. But the school’s …
Read More »Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi touches down in Ghana after Champions League triumph
Chelsea youngster Callum Hudson-Odoi has touched down in Ghana after the season ended with him lifting the UEFA Champions League trophy last Saturday against Manchester City at the Estadio de Dragao. The 20 year old winger was an unused substitute as Chelsea lifted its second Champions League trophy. After being …
Read More »Vice Chancellors to be jailed for running unaccredited courses – GTEC
• GTEC has cautioned tertiary schools against running unaccredited courses • The penalties include either paying a fine of not more than GH¢240,000 • Rector of the institution could be jailed for up to 20 years The Commission of the Ghana Tertiary Education (GTEC) has warned vice-chancellors of universities …
Read More »New Ranking: Prempeh College fails to make top 3 performing schools in Ashanti Region
• The Ministry of Education has come out with two ranking schemes for all Senior High Schools • This is to help place each institution in its proper perspective and to fully assess the free SHS policy • Tepa SHS is the top-performing high school in the Ashanti Region …
Read More »‘Rasta ruling’: Achimota School can’t unilaterally decide to appeal – Education Minister
Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum says the Board of Achimota School is not clothed with the power to unilaterally decide to appeal a ruling of the Human Rights Court ordering it to admit two Rastafarian students. According to him, any such important decision should have been advised by …
Read More »Teachers threaten boycott after residents shit-bomb school
School Children at the Agona Swedru Methodist “B” School in the Agona West Municipality of the Central Region are currently having their classes under trees after some residents Shit bombed the school Tuesday Morning. Sources revealed that the action started when the school reopened and has affected both the …
Read More »Christian Atsu announces departure from Newcastle
• Christian Atsu has announced that he has left Newcastle after five years • The winger joined Newcastle from Chelsea after impressing on loan • He has thanked the fans and his teammates for their support throughout his stay at the club After almost five years at the St …
Read More »Five Division One League referees cleared by Match Review Panel
The GFA Match Review Panel has exonerated five referees after reviewing complaints received from some clubs in the ongoing Division One League. Below are the decisions: ACCRA YOUNG WISE VS. HEART OF LIONS (DOL MATCH DAY 18) Heart of Lions made an official complaint that, Assistant Referee 1 – …
Read More »Medeama fans warn Coach Yaw Preko not to show up at training grounds
Medeama Supporters have called on the management of the club to sack head coach Yaw Preko or take up matters into their own hands. The fans are unhappy about the recent performances of the club which has seen them drop to the fifth position on the league table. The Mauve …
Read More »Hajia Kande: Sulley Muntari’s mother laid to rest
Hajia Kande has been laid to rest She died on Sunday, May 30, 2021 She is the mother of Ghana midfielder Sulley Ali Muntari The mortal remains of Hajia Kande, the late mother of Ghanaian footballer Sulley Muntari has been laid to rest at Akyem Tafo in the Eastern Region. Hajia …
Read More »GFA appoint new Black Stars assistant coach
• GFA have appointed a new assistant coach for the Black Stars • The claims the request for another assistant coach was made by Akonnor • Patrick Greveraars is expected to join the team later this week The Ghana Football Association, GFA, have confirmed the appointment of Dutch coach Patrick …
Read More »Admit Rastafarian students now – High Court orders Achimota School
• An Accra High Court has ordered Achimota School to allow two Rastafarian students pursue their high school education there • The students were denied admission due to their hairstyle • In separate rulings, the court upheld the arguments of the students and asked that they are admitted The Human …
Read More »Doctor reveals one dire effect of masturbation in men
Medical Doctor and Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Isaac Newman Arthur, has enlightened men per his medical expertise on one dire effect of masturbation on men that a lot of people did not know about. Interviewed on eTV Ghana’s Men’s Lounge, he disclosed that all through his years of medical practice, he …
Read More »Sulley Muntari loses mum Hajia Kande
The mother of ex-Ghana international Sulley Muntari is reported dead in the Ashanti Regional town of Konongo, GHANASoccernet.com understands. According to reports, the incident occurred on Sunday, May 30, 2021, after battling illness ‘for sometime’. Hajia Kande, as she was affectionately called, will be buried on Monday, 31 May …
Read More »Nike split with Neymar over sexual assault case
US sportswear giant Nike says it stopped working with Brazilian footballer Neymar because he “refused to co-operate in a good faith investigation” into an allegation of sexual assault against an employee. The alleged incident happened in 2016 and was reported to Nike in 2018. Nike said its investigation was inconclusive. …
Read More »Chelsea beat Man City to win Champions League
Chelsea won the Champions League for the second time with a fully deserved victory over Manchester City in an all-Premier League confrontation in Porto. Thomas Tuchel got the better of his Manchester City counterpart Pep Guardiola for the third time since succeeding sacked Frank Lampard in January to bring European …
Read More »Week 27 Match Report: Bechem United 1-1 Elmina Sharks
Bechem United and Elmina Sharks played out a 1-1 stalemate, a result that leaves the two teams without a victory in five successive Ghana Premier League games. Emmanuel Boakye saved Bechem from defeat with a well-taken penalty in the 74th minute. Sharks seemed to be on course to secure …
Read More »I want to build an empire on my own – Ex-Kotoko striker Eric Bekoe
Former Ghana international Eric Bekoe has said his dream is to build a football academy where he will nurture players on his philosophy for them to stand out wherever they go. The former Asante Kotoko goal poacher has retired from active football and is these days honing his skills as a coach in the …
Read More »Ghana still the African country with most UEFA Champions League winners
Ghana remains the African country with the most UEFA Champions League winners on the continent. The West African country has five players who are Champions League winners. The only countries that come close to Ghana are West African neighbours Nigeria and Ivory Coast as well as Cameroon – all …
Read More »Restore laboratory physicians now or face our wrath – GMA warns KATH, Korle Bu
The GMA addressed the media in Koforidua in the Eastern region The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has warned that doctors in Public Health facilities across the country will be forced to reject laboratory results without authorization by qualified Laboratory physicians if the impasse in the laboratory space is not addressed immediately. Addressing …
Read More »Pitso Mosimane leads Red Devils to record-extending seventh CAF Super Cup win
Al Ahly were crowned 2020/21 Caf Super Cup champions after securing a 2-0 win over RS Berkane at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar on Friday evening. Two second-half goals from Mohamed Sherif and Salah Mohsen inspired the Egyptian champions to a well-deserved victory over their Moroccan opponents. …
Read More »Ghana supports India with 150 oxygen concentrators
Following the swell in COVID-19 cases in India, Ghana has provided 150 oxygen concentrators to support hospitals in that country as a token to help India in its fight against the pandemic. The oxygen concentrators, which come with free after-sales and warranty support for a year, have been dispatched to …
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