The current residents and former residents of Unity Hall (Continental Hall) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) are mourning the passing of one of their very own, Doe Selasie. The hall’s Twitter handle announced that their immediate past Hall President, Doe Selasie, has passed away. …
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Appeals Court orders reinstatement of dismissed UEW lecturer
The Court of Appeal in Cape Coast has quashed the decision by the University of Education, Winneba that led to the dismissal of Dr Samuel Ofori Bekoe, a former lecturer of the University. The court avers that the University erred when it “hastily” dismissed Dr Bekoe who was at the …
Read More »Diego Maradona is dead
Diego Maradona has died at the age of 60 after suffering a cardiac arrest. The football legend had a heart attack at his home just two weeks after leaving the hospital where he underwent surgery on a blot clot in his brain. Maradona, regarded as one of the greatest footballers …
Read More »‘Messi made me want to quit football!’ – Kevin-Prince Boateng
Kevin-Prince Boateng has said that he found Lionel Messi to be so good during his stint at Barcelona, that he thought about hanging up his boots entirely. Boateng joined the Catalan outfit in a surprise loan move from Sassuolo in January 2019 and managed to win a La Liga title in …
Read More »‘This is a big blow to me’ – Felix Annan cries over recent injury
Felix Annan, Captain of Asante Kotoko is saddened and disappointed over the recent injury he sustained during the match-day two-game between Asante Kotoko and Brekum Chelsea at the Golden City Park. The match which ended in a 1-1 stalemate saw Annan being stretched off in the dying minute of the …
Read More »4 health benefits of walking barefoot
The importance of walking barefoot, sometimes, cannot be overemphasized, because making an effort to spend more time barefoot in nature can provide the human body with some amazing benefit. As a matter of fact, studies have shown that walking with your feet, directly touching the soil, allows your body to …
Read More »Akufo-Addo’s free S.H.S must not suffer at WAEC’s expense – Dr. Adutwum
Deputy Minister for Education in charge of Pre-Tertiary Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum says the efforts of President Akufo-Addo and beneficiaries of the free Senior High School policy must not be downplayed because of WAEC’s mistake. His comment follows the West African Examinations Council’s (WAEC) publication of a list of …
Read More »Konadu, two other coaches referred to GFA Disciplinary Committee
The Ghana Football Association has referred three coaches to the Disciplinary Committee of the FA for various officiating comments against referees. Asante Kotoko Coach, Maxwell Konadu, has been hauled to face the committee for comments he made against Referee Daniel Laryea. Konadu questioned the referee’s decision to award Berekum Chelsea …
Read More »Akufo-Addo directs needy student who scored 8As to be given full scholarship
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has directed the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat to grant full scholarship to one Thomas Amoaning of Adeiso Senior High School. Master Amoaning is reported to have scored 8As in the 2020 West Africa Senior Schools Certificate Examinations (WASSCE). His plight made rounds on social media given …
Read More »Hearts of Oak 2-2 AshantiGold – Phobians denied 1st win
Accra Hearts of Oak were held by AshantiGold SC at the Accra Sports stadium as they opened their season with a 2-2 draw on Tuesday. The Miners came from behind twice to earn the vital away point in the capital. The Rainbow got punished for squandering most of the scoring opportunities …
Read More »VP Bawumia commissions Sheikh Sharubutu Sports Complex
The Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has commissioned an ultra-modern sports complex at New Fadama in Accra. The sports complex, funded by the Zongo Development Fund, saw the complete transformation of the old New Fadama Park, and it has been named after the National Chief Imam, an illustrious son of …
Read More »Hearts of Oak players to pocket $1000 as minimum salary – MD Frederick Moore confirms
Managing Director of Accra Hearts of Oak, Frederick Moore has revealed that his club has plans of raising player-wages to a minimum of a 1000 USD in the next few years. Poor remuneration has been one of the main problems facing the Ghanaians top flight and has led to an exodus …
Read More »VIDEO: My Parents Have Abandoned Me For Playing Football – 15-Year Old Female Footballer Cries For Help
Young female footballer Nhyiraba Arthur has made a stunning revelation that she had had to beg for money to buy sanitary pads during her time of the month. The young midfielder for Ideal ladies based in North kaneshie, has for the past five years been abandoned by her parents …
Read More »GFA bows to Kotoko, agrees to allow clubs record matches
The Ghana Football Association has reportedly agreed to allow Ghana Premier League clubs record their matches. The decision according to reports was reached during a meeting between the GFA and Chief Executive Officers of the 18 clubs. Reports indicate that the clubs overwhelmingly agreed to allow their matches be recorded …
Read More »Ex-Milan chief blames Muntari’s infamous ‘ghost goal’ for Zlatan & Silva sales
Former Chief Executive Officer of AC Milan, Adriano Galliani has blamed the sale of Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Thiago Silva on Sulley Ali Muntari’s legendary ‘ghost goal’ against ?Juventus in 2012, claiming the Rossoneri would have retained the two-star players had they won the Serie A title that season. Back in February …
Read More »Check out Kwesi Nyantakyi’s new look
Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) president, Kwesi Nyantakyi, has been spotted in public after a long while. The embattled football administrator was spotted at the 80th birthday celebration of Togbega Delume VII. Togbega Delume, the paramount chief of the Ve Traditional Area in the Afadzato South district in the Volta …
Read More »CAF approves venues for Kotoko and Ashgold
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has approved venues submitted by Asante Kotoko SC and Ashantigold SC for their upcoming CAF Champions League and CAF Confederations Cup matches respectively. Asante Kotoko SC would commence the Africa campaign this weekend with a game against FC Nouadhibou in Mauritania while Ashantigold SC stays in Obuasi …
Read More »Partey might become an Arsenal legend like Patrick Vieira – Tony Adams
Former Arsenal player, Tony Adams, has stated that Thomas Parteyhas what it takes to reach the level of legend Patrick Vieira at the club. The 27-year-old joined the club in the 2020 summer transfer window. His announcement brought joy to the fans as they likened his skills to Vieira, a legend …
Read More »NDC Ejura accident: Five transferred to Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
Five of the victims of Saturday’s road accident involving National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) supporters at Ejura in the Ashanti region have been transferred to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital. Authorities at the Ejura Government Hospital say the five, with head injuries, were part of 54 people who sustained various degrees …
Read More »Coronavirus: Ghana’s active cases drop
Ghana’s active Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases have seen a slight decline in the last week. As of Friday, November 13, the number of active cases stood at 1,541, and 1,146 on Tuesday, November 18. Recent figures from the Ghana Health Service (GHS) indicate that as of November 19, the number of …
Read More »KNUST female professor named among top global scientists
Professor Marian Asantewah Nkansah of the Department of Chemistry, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology has been named among the top 10 scientists in Africa. She was also named among the top 60 scientists around the world in the 2020 Analytical Scientists Power List. The Analytical Scientists Power List …
Read More »Performance of Ghanaian Players Abroad
Every weekend your European football specialist Herbert Boakye Yiadom brings to you a comprehensive report on how Ghanaian players performed abroad in their respective leagues as football restarts amid the coronavirus pandemic. Caleb Ekuban was on target for Trabzonspor in their 1-0 win over Erzurum BB Abdul Fatawu Safiu scored …
Read More »Emmanuel Clottey’s late goal denies Asante Kotoko 1st win
Kumasi Asante Kotoko may have to wait a bit longer for their first win of the season after being held by Berekum Chelsea. Emmanuel Clottey rifled in a free-kick in the last kick of the match to earn a 1-1 draw with Asante Kotoko at home and you can chalk it up …
Read More »LIVE UPDATES: Berekum Chelsea vs Kotoko, other GPL matches
LIVE UPDATES: Berekum Chelsea vs Kotoko, other GPL matches We are live at the Golden City Park in Berekum where Asante Kotoko are playing as guests to Berekum Chelsea. A disappointing 1-1 draw to Techiman Wonders in the opening week of 2020/2021 Ghana Premier League has led to some questions …
Read More »Legon Cities heavily linked with Ibrahim Tanko after sacking Barjaktarevic – Report
Ghana Premier League side Legon Cities have been strongly linked with a move for former Ghana Olympic team manager Ibrahim Tanko after sacking head coach Goran Barjaktarevic on Saturday. Barjaktarevic, 51, was sacked on Saturday following Cities’ uninspiring start to the 2020/21 Ghana Premier League season especially the 3-0 humbling …
Read More »Free SHS has made Akufo-Addo the greatest leader in Ghana’s history – Asamoah Boateng
Former Minister of Information and National Orientation, Stephen Asamoah Boateng has said that the free SHS policy implemented by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has made him the greatest leader in the history of Ghana. He said “What Nana Addo is doing in the education sector is unprecedented in the …
Read More »Legon Cities FC set to sack coach Goran Barjaktarevi because of Asamoah Gyan?
Legon Cities FC are on the verge of sacking coach Goran Barjaktarevi? after the team’s poor start to the ongoing Ghana Premier League. The Royals have begun the campaign on a disappointing note, failing to win any of their opening two matches. Legon Cities FC laboured to draw 1-1 with …
Read More »13 tertiary institutions hooked on free Wi-Fi
Vice President Dr Bawumia commissioned Government’s flagship Free Wi-fi Project to tertiary institutions in Accra on Friday, November 20, 2020. The project, which was executed by ECG, leverages ECG’s fibre-optic network to provide free internet connectivity to tertiary institutions. The pilot covered 13 tertiary institutions within the ECG coverage area. …
Read More »GPL Preview: Berekum Chelsea vs Asante Kotoko
The Golden City Park at Berekum will be the center of focus for most followers of the Ghana Premier League this weekend with undoubtedly the biggest game of Match Week taking place there. Asante Kotoko travel to the venue to face Berekum Chelsea. Both teams are without a win after playing …
Read More »FC Porto continue talks to sign Ghana’s Kwadwo Asamoah
Talks between representatives of Kwadwo Asamoah and officials of FC Porto have intensified with the Portuguese club keen on securing the services of the Ghana international. The experienced wing-full-back who can play as a midfielder ended his stay with Inter Milan in the summer transfer window and is now a …
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