Ghana’s all-time top scorer Asamoah Gyan has revealed that Sunderland pushed him out of the club because of an enticing $6 million loan deal from Al Ain. Asamoah Gyan at Sunderland Gyan in an exclusive interview which has been serialised explained that he didn’t want to join Al Ain but …
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Coronavirus positive mum recovers; discharged with baby
A mother-of-four who recently gave birth to a baby girl at the Kumasi South Hospital in the Ashanti Region, has recovered fully and discharged with her new child who was not infected by the virus. The baby has tested negative twice, even though it is being breastfed by the mother, …
Read More »UEW reviews measures for online exams
Management of the University of Education, Winneba, has revised its measures for mid-semester and end of semester examinations. The review comes after students revolted against the e-learning portal ‘Learning Management System’ after they claimed it was inefficient. The school’s management said in its effort at ensuring that no student is …
Read More »Five-member committee to advise GFA on premier league autonom
The Executive Council of Ghana Football Association (GFA), will soon announce a five-member committee to advise it on making the Ghana Premier League (GPL) autonomous. The decision was taken by the GFA Executive Council at its meeting on Tuesday, May 5, according to a statement from the national football governing …
Read More »Boateng on Messi’s nutmeg: I’ll get some popcorn and watch the 2014 World Cup final
May 6, 2020, marked five years to the day since Lionel Messi famously nutmegged Jerome Boateng during Barcelona’s Champions League semi-final tie against Bayern Munich, but the German defender has reacted to the anniversary in a funny manner. Many people chose to interact with Boateng to try and provoke a …
Read More »Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey tested for coronavirus
Ghana international Thomas Partey and his Atletico Madrid teammates were tested for Coronavirus ahead of the resumption in Spanish league. The 26-year-old was at the team’s training facility on Wednesday to take the test as Spanish football pushes towards a return to action. Spanish football is anticipating at least 30 cases of Coronavirusamong …
Read More »‘Stranded’ Amos Frimpong begs Akufo-Addo to open Ghana’s borders
Former Asante Kotoko captain Amos Frimpong is pleading with government to temporarily open the country’s borders for citizens stuck outside the country to return home. All of Ghana’s borders have been closed since March 22, 2020. Only cargo is permitted into the country since President Akufo-Addo gave the directive. The …
Read More »King Faisal cries for help, says they are struggling to pay players
Ghana Premier League side King Faisal is crying for help in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic as they are struggling to pay the salaries of their players and their staff. The club say they have used all their money to pay for the expenses of the club and the salaries of …
Read More »Pay the players well to get the best out of them- Ex Prez Kufour to local clubs
Former Board Chairman of Asante Kotoko, John Agyekum Kufuor has added his voice to the growing concerns on the meagre salaries of Ghanaian footballers who ply their trade on the local scene. The meagre salaries of locally-based players which are often not paid promptly at the end of every month …
Read More »Akan drum, the oldest African-American object in the British Museum
The Akan drum is the oldest African-American object in the British Museum, brought from West Africa to the Colony of Virginia as part of the slave trade around 1735. ‘Akan’ refers to an ethnic group from West Africa. Its culture is most apparent today in Ghana. The Akan drum was acquired by …
Read More »Adam Kwarasey was better than all three goalkeepers selected for 2014 world cup – Joseph Yamin
Former Deputy Youth and Sports Minister, Joseph Yamin has said that Adam Kwarasey was better than the other two goalkeepers selected for the 2014 FIFA World Cup which was hosted by Brazil. Yamin who was responding to assertions that GFA official’s influence player selection into the national said that, player …
Read More »Kwasi Appiah head to Fifa over $185,000 in unpaid salaries
Former Black Stars coach Kwasi Appiah ‘would head to world football governing body, FIFA in the worst-case scenario’ to claim the $185,000 owed him by the Ghana Football Association (GFA). His close ally, Asante Fukuo made the revelation in an interview with Joy Sports Thursday morning. Kwasi Appiah is increasingly …
Read More »Doctors hunt for donors as blood shortage hits KATH
The blood transfusion unit of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital is in a dire state as blood stocks is at its lowest in the only tertiary referral facility in the middle belt of Ghana. The unit is unable to pool blood from schools, religious institutions and other organized bodies as …
Read More »Coronavirus: Greater Accra leads with 2,579 cases
The Greater Accra region leads with 2,579 cases of the novel Coronavirus, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has updated. The Ashanti Region, however, has also recorded 165 of COVID-19 with the Bono region becoming the 13th region to record a case. The Savannah, Ahafo and Bono East remain the only regions in Ghana …
Read More »Honoris United Universities and Le Wagon join forces to offer free online coding course across Africa
Course introduces the next generation of professionals to ‘the new language for the future of work’ – Coding. Tunis / Casablanca / Durban, May 05 2020 – Honoris United Universities, the first and largest pan-African network of private higher education institutions, today announced that it has joined forces with the …
Read More »Ghana’s coronavirus case count rises to 3,091 with 303 recoveries
Ghana has recorded 372 more novel Coronavirus cases, making the total case count 3,091, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has stated. As of May 7, 2020, nine more patients have recovered and discharged making the total number of recoveries 303. The death toll, according to the GHS update is still 18. The …
Read More »FIFA clears Asante Kotoko
World football governing body, FIFA has closed its file on the issues relating to player, Kwame Bonsu, Asante Kotoko and Esperance. In a letter dated May 4, 2020 and signed Head of Players’ Status at FIFA, Erika Montemor Ferreira; FIFA said it would “proceed to the closure of the file” …
Read More »Thomas Partey ‘could destroy his career’ by moving to Arsenal – Nii Lamptey warns
Former Aston Villa attacker Nii Lamptey has advised compatriot and Atletico Madrid ace Thomas Partey against making a move to England. The 26-year-old is subject of intense transfer speculation, having been linked to Premier League giants Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea. Italian sides Juventus and Inter Milan are also reportedly …
Read More »COVID-19 threatening general healthcare as Malaria kills 54 children
The Ghana Health Service has expressed concern the COVID-19 pandemic is having a weighty toll on other aspects of healthcare in the country. According to the GHS, health facilities have recorded low Out Patient Attendance as well as a decline in visits for routine pregnancy and child health checkups. The …
Read More »Ghana Premier League must be continued – Joseph Yamin
Former Deputy Minister for Youth, Sports, and Culture, Joseph Yamin has noted that the Ghana Premier League season must be allowed to continue. The 2019/2020 football season in the West African country has been suspended for the past 2 months as a result of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis. In the …
Read More »Politics in football will not help us win a cup – Asamoah Gyan
Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has revealed that the politics in football will not help the national team to claim a trophy. The Black Stars last won an AFCON in 1982 and have failed to clinch it since then after making three finals. The most recent one was a …
Read More »‘I regret playing in 2008 Africa Cup of Nations’ – Asamoah Gyan
Black Stars striker and ex-captain Asamoah Gyan regrets his decision to play through the pain barrier at the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations on home soil. Gyan was not at his prolific best due to an injury he was carrying and got pilloried for his sterility. The criticisms from fans …
Read More »Kwasi Appiah to drag the GFA to court over unpaid entitlements
Former Black Stars trainer James Kwasi Appiah is set for a legal tussle with the Ghana Football Association (GFA), as his lawyers are demanding an amount of US$180,000 from the federation in owed wages and salaries to be paid within the next seven days. Appiah who was on a US$35,000 …
Read More »This is how much Michael Essien is being paid at Sabail FK
The salary of Ghana midfielder, Michael Essien in Azerbaijan has been revealed. Essien has been a key figure for Sabail FK. The Chelsea legend earned about 800,000 euros in Asia and about 250,000 euros in Azerbaijan. Speech by Umukh Mukhtar, the former head coach of Persib Bandung, said that the …
Read More »Ghana’s covid-19 cases hit 2,719
Ghana has on Monday, May, 04,2020 confirmed 550 new COVID-19 cases. Data recorded on GHS portal, shows that the current case count now stands at 2,719. At least 65 new recoveries have been recorded while the number of fatalities remains 18. Regional breakdown The Greater Accra Region is still leading …
Read More »18,475 Teaching Staff To Be Promoted After Passing Aptitude Test — GES
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has released the results of the teacher promotion interviews which were taken for some teaching staff in February this year. “We are pleased to inform staff of the Ghana Education Service that the results for the promotion test held on February 20 and 21. 2020, …
Read More »Cheetah FC Protégé Joins Danish Side Fremad Amager On A Loan Deal
Ghanaian prodigy Emmanuel Bio from Cheetah FC has sealed an agreement with Danish outfit BK Fremad Amager on loan deal. The 18-year-old Emmanuel Bio officially joined the Danish First Division club on a loan that runs out through the spring season after he impressed the technical handlers of the club …
Read More »Former Black Stars goalkeeper confirmed dead
Former Ghana and Asante Kotoko goalkeeper, Anue Kofie, has been confirmed dead in the United States of America (USA) after battling stroke for some time. He was confirmed dead on Saturday and was aged 79. Confirming the news, Edward Anue Quarcoo, nephew of the deceased told Footballmadeinghana.com that the late …
Read More »NSMQ 2020 postponed till further notice
This year’s edition of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) will no longer take place between June and July. This decision comes due to the coronavirus pandemic. The production company responsible for the beloved NSMQ competition, Prime Time, will release a new date for the championship as soon as …
Read More »Coronavirus: Online exams for universities not approved yet – Education Ministry
Education Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has indicated that deliberations are still ongoing to determine the best mode of assessing academic work and varied options have come up for discussion at the stakeholder meetings. According to him, “We won’t wait and be confronted with something we haven’t thought through. We …
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