Seven people have died from Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) in the Upper East Region. Out of 71 suspected cases reported between January and April 2020 in the region, 21 were tested and confirmed positive of Meningitis with seven succumbing to the disease. The other persons are still receiving treatment. Speaking to Citi …
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Hearts of Oak deny signing Sulley Muntari
Accra Hearts of Oak have denied and described as untrue rumours that they have signed former Black Stars midfielder Sulley Muntari. Speaking to ghanaweb.com, a Management member of the club who wishes to remain anonymous for now said Hearts of Oak have not been in touch with the former AC …
Read More »Ghana’s COVID-19 cases rise to 1,279; 134 recoveries
Ghana’s confirmed cases of COVID-19 has increased to 1,279 from the 1,154. The case count has increased by 125 according to the official website of the Ghana Health Service. 14 more people have also recovered so far taking the total recoveries to 134. More soon…
Read More »Coronavirus: Government withdraws free transportation for health workers
Government has withdrawn the free bus service for health workers in areas that were placed under lockdown over coronavirus. The bus service will cease operations from today April 24, the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital announced in a memo to its staff. The Director of Kath in an interoffice memorandum to …
Read More »It was clear from 2018 that Andre Ayew would captain Black Stars – Rahim Ayew
Former Ghana international Rahim Ayew has made a stunning revelation about the Black Stars captaincy claiming it was evident from 2018 that his brother Andre Ayew would be handed the armband. Andre Ayew was confirmed as substantive captain few weeks to the start of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. …
Read More »CEO of Ashgold resigns
Mr. Frederick Acheampong – Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Premier League (GPL) side Ashantigold SC, has resigned from his position, effective 30th April, 2020. Mr. Acheampong who took to his social media page cited to announce his decision personal reasons for his action. Dr. Kweku Frimpong owner and bankroller of …
Read More »Thomas Partey: Why Arsenal desperately need ‘underappreciated’ Atletico Madrid star
Liverpool fans will be sick at the sight of Thomas Partey, but they may be about to see a whole lot more of him. The Atletico Madrid midfielder, who recently produced a dominant display against the Reds in the Champions League, could be heading to the Premier League this summer. …
Read More »Kwasi Appiah was right to take captaincy from Gyan and give it to Ayew – Raheem Ayew
Ghanaian midfielder Raheem Ayew says former Black Stars coach Kwasi Appiah was justified in his decision to strip Asamoah Gyan of the captaincy and hand it to Andre Ayew. Ahead of the 2019 AFCON, Kwasi Appiah stripped Gyan of the Black Stars captaincy and gave it Andre Ayew. The timing …
Read More »Losing 2015 AFCON final more painful than missing out on World Cup semis – Jonathan Mensah
Ghana and Columbus Crew centre back, Jonathan Mensah has admitted that failing to win the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final against Ivory Coast was more painful than losing to Uruguay in the quarter-finals of the 2010 World Cup. Ghana were hoping to end their long wait for an AFCON trophy …
Read More »Coronavirus related deaths rise to 75, as 318 new infections bring SA’s total to 3 953
Stay up to date with the latest news, views and analysis as the number of coronavirus cases in SA increases. LIVE NEWS FEEDJump to bottom Last Updated at 19:21 18:53 ShareIcon 18:33 ShareIcon All the financial help available to South Africans during the coronavirus crisis Many measures are available to help …
Read More »Asante Kotoko land in fresh ‘trouble’
Kumasi Asante Kotoko have suffered another ‘casualty’ as telecommunications giants, MTN suspends all financial obligations to the club with immediate effect. Football activities in the country have come to a halt following the outbreak of the novel pandemic. The Ghana Premier League side has dominated the news for the wrong reason after the …
Read More »FDA Shut-Down COA FS Company As They Recently Claimed It Contaminated
Ghana made product COA FS got national attention and was on high demand both with the country, China, and some European countries when the coronavirus pandemic broke out. This was due to the rumors that COA FS a food supplement but also serves as an immune booster. In a one …
Read More »Kurt Okraku has never called me since he won the GFA election – Palmer
Disqualified Ghana FA presidential aspirant Wilfred Osei Kwaku “Palmer” says he is yet to be offered an olive branch by Kurt Okrakusince he became the president of the association. It’s unclear if the two men are at loggerheads but the Tema Youth boss has revealed that he has not been contacted …
Read More »‘Politicians do not play football’ – Majeed Waris fires back at Wakaso
Ghanaian international striker Abdul Majeed Waris has delivered a clap-back to national team mate Wakaso Mubarak following his comments about acts of politicians being inimical to the success of the Black Stars. Wakaso in an interview with local TV station Angel FM claimed partisan politics between National Democratic Congress (NDC) …
Read More »NHIS in trouble for donating over GHC250,000 into COVID Fund
The National Health Insurance Scheme has become a subject for scrutiny amongst concerned stakeholders and a section of Ghanaians for willingly, without any pressure at all, donating a staggering GHC250,000 ($43,242) into the COVID-19 Trust Fund. This gesture comes off as a mere act of benevolence from the health insurance providers in …
Read More »My Move To China Was Motivated By Money – Wakaso
Jiangsu Suning midfielder Mubarak Wakaso says money motivated his move to China. The Ghana International made a switch from Spanish La Liga side Deportivo Alaves to Jiangsu Suning in the January Transfer window. Wakaso’s transfer to China left everyone talking but the 29-year-old former Espanyol and Villarreal star says his …
Read More »John Paintsil loses mom
The mother of former Ghana International John Paintsil, Madam Juliana Adiaba Paintsil has died after a short illness. The sad incident happened at the Nyaho Clinic here in Accra on Tuesday. “Sweet mother it was heartbreaking to see you leaving me yesterday.My heart was broken and it’s still hurt Mum. …
Read More »Mubarak Wakaso Apologises for NDC-NPP comments
Black Stars midfielder, Mubarak Wakaso, has been forced to apologize for comments he made suggesting that partisan politics between the NDC and NPP, is to blame for Ghana’s inability to win an AFCON title since 1982. Speaking to Angel TV in an interview, Mubarak Wakaso who is one of the …
Read More »President Akuffo-Addo Must Not Leave Impoverished Ghanaian Families In Limbo – Carl Ebo Morgan
It’s with strong indignation that we call on Akufo-Addo’s government to rectify the deliberate injustice meted out to the bereaved families whose dead bodies have been caught up in the Covid-19 pandemicContainment measures announced recently. The families are being forced to pony up huge sums of accrued mortuary fees, albeit …
Read More »Jayee University College SRC President Calls On All Embassies And High Commissions In Ghana To Help Foreign Students In This Time Of Global Pandemic
The SRC President of Jayee University College His Excellency Stephen Krah-Mensah Junior has pleaded to Ambassadors of foreign countries to help their citizens during this COVID-19 pandemic. Many foreign students are going through hardship in this time of the pandemic and has made the SRCs in various institution are …
Read More »I made Hearts of Oak attractive – Kim Grant
Former head coach of Accra Hearts of Oak, Kim Grant has stated emphatically that he made the club attractive during his stint with the rainbow boys. Recounting why players are craving to join the Phobians, the former trainer said he did a great job during his spell at the club. The rainbow …
Read More »Covid-19: Gov’t to introduce 1-year National Service for SHS leavers – Education Minister
The Minister for Education, Matthew Opoku Prempeh in an interview with Paul Adom Otchere on Good Evening Ghana Tuesday has said, government is considering the introduction of a special National Service for one year for Ghana’s Senior High School leavers if Covid-19 persists and schools remain shut for an “extended …
Read More »120 recoveries as Ghana’s coronavirus cases rise to 1154
Ghana’s coronavirus case count has increased to 1,154 with 120 recoveries, according to the Ghana Health Service (GHS). This was disclosed by the Director-General at the GHS, Dr. Patrick Aboagye at a press briefing in Accra on Wednesday, April 22. The development means that 112 new cases and 21 recoveries …
Read More »I’m qualified for the GFA Technical Director job- Bashiru Hayford
Former Asante Kotoko coach Bashiru Hayford says he is more than qualified to head the Ghana Football Association Technical Directorate. The former Somalia head coach has applied for the position and has been shortlisted among applicants to be interviewed this week. According to him, his vast experience over the years …
Read More »Maamobi hospital staff fight supervisor for selling PPE to them
Medical staff at the Maamobi General Hospital are angry at their supervisor for selling Personal Protective Equipment to them. Health workers at the facility can only access the PPE after paying 5 cedis in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The facility has recorded COVID-19 cases with some health workers …
Read More »One COVID-19 patient on ventilator – Akufo Addo
The health condition of one coronavirus patient on admission in Ghana has deteriorated with the patient put on a ventilator, President Akufo Addo has disclosed. Out of the official figure of 1042 positive cases, nine persons have died. Addressing the leadership of churches at the seat of government, Jubilee House, …
Read More »Nii Lante Vanderpuye backs Wakaso’s NPP-NDC politics against Black Stars
Former Sports Minister Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye has thrown his support behind Mubarak Wakaso’s assertion that the two biggest political parties in the country, NPP and NDC are the bane of the nation’s 38-year trophy drought. Ghana have endured nothing but disappointment at the continental football showpiece since lifting the …
Read More »Mubarak Wakaso points out NPP-NDC politics behind Black Stars trophy drought
Ghana midfielder Mubarak Wakaso believes the two biggest political parties in the country- NPP and NDC-are partly to be blamed to the country’s 38-year trophy drought. The Black Stars have not won a continental title since 1982 when they lifted the Africa Cup of Nations for the fourth time. Since …
Read More »We managed issues better during my time – Stephen Appiah
Former Black Stars captain, Stephen Appiah has admitted that there were issues at the camp of the team during his playing days but was resolved properly. Appiah became the first captain to qualify the country for its maiden appearance FIFA World Cup during the 2006 Mundial in Germany. The issue …
Read More »Ghana FA prefers expatriate as new Technical Director
The Ghana Football Association will appoint an expatriate as the new Technical Director of the association barring any last minute hitch, GHANAsoccernet.com can report. The FA prefers to name a foreigner as the new man to steer the technical direction of the association. The Ghana FA has confirmed that three …
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