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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Our offices remain closed despite lockdown lift – GFA
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) says its offices remain closed despite the government’s decision to lift the partial lockdown in the Greater Accra, Greater Kumasi and Kasoa environs. This is because the government’s directive limiting public gatherings to just 25 people “is still in force,” the GFA explained in a …
Read More »Asamoah Gyan eyes coaching once he finally hangs his boots
Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan has set his sights on a career in coaching once he decides to hang his boots. Gyan has proven a man of different trades ever since he burst onto the scene in 2003. Known mostly as a professional footballer and a very good one at that, …
Read More »I feel unappreciated – Asamoah Gyan
Ghana legend Asamoah Gyan feels unappreciated despite his numerous achievements with the Black Stars. Gyan, who made his Black Stars debut back in 2003 has chalked numerous successes for the country. But according to Gyan he is yet to receive the needed praise from Ghanaians for being the country’s all time top …
Read More »COA FS contaminated; return all products to manufacturers – FDA to public
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has directed the general public to return all COA FS products to the manufacturer. According to the FDA, samples of the food supplement picked from the market and the manufacturing facility of COA Herbal Centre in Workroom near Cape Coast showed excessive microbial, mould …
Read More »I’m not ready for the GFA Technical Director role – Abdul Razak
Former Ghana and Asante Kotoko legend, Abdul Razak popularly known as “Golden boy” says he is not ready to take up the role of a Technical Director at this stage of his coaching career. The Ghana Football Association has open for people to apply for the Technical Director role after …
Read More »2006 FIFA World Cup: Laryea Kingston’s exclusion affected the team – Stephen Appiah
Former Black Stars captain, Stephen Appiah has opened up about the exclusion of Laryea Kingston from the 2006 FIFA World Cup squad by the then coach Ratomir Dujkovic. The former Hearts of Oak midfielder (Laryea) who was a key player for the stars during the qualifiers was one of the shocking candidates who missed …
Read More »Asante Kotoko Players Agree 40% Pay Cut
Asante Kotoko players and technical staff have agreed to take a 40% pay cut to support the club in the wake of the coronavirus crises. The decision to cut down salaries was unanimously agreed during a meeting among the players, the technical staff and the management following fruitful deliberations. The …
Read More »GFA shortlists six candidates for Technical Director job
The Ghana Football Association says it has shortlisted six candidates for interview for the vacant Technical Director position. The six candidates, made up of three Ghanaians and three expatriates are currently undergoing interviews, through video conferencing, with a select committee of the GFA. The Technical Director position became vacant this …
Read More »Sacrifice me to the gods if my local medicine fails to treat coronavirus patients – Herbal practitioner
The President and founder for Save The Nation For Future Leaders, Kwadwo Atta Apeakorang says he should be sacrificed to the gods if the local treatment he has discovered fails to cure Coronavirus. According to him, the treatment, made up of prekese, hwentia, pepre, ginger and garlic is the only way …
Read More »‘Uruguay penalty miss will haunt me for the rest of my life’ – Gyan
Asamoah Gyan has not forgotten about the penalty miss in the 2010 World Cup quarter-finals against Uruguay, asserting it will haunt him for the rest of his life. The Black Stars made it to their first-ever quarter-final in just their second appearance at the World Cup. They were poised to become …
Read More »COVID-19 cases in Ghana jump to 1042
COVID-19 cases in Ghana have jumped to 1042, President Akufo-Addo has announced. Addressing the nation on Sunday, the President said the increase in numbers is as a result of 68, 591 tests conducted. According to the President, nine people have died from the disease while 99 people have recovered and …
Read More »FDA Has Not Approved COA FS As Cure For COVID-19
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) says it has not approved the food supplement, ‘COA FS’ by the COA Herbal Centre, as a cure for the novel Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and called on all to disregard the information. Mr James Lartey, the Director of Communications of the FDA, in an …
Read More »I’m not retiring – Asamoah Gyan to critics
Contrary to suggestions that his retirement is long overdue, Asamoah Gyan believes he still got some football left in him. Gyan, Ghana’s record goal scorer has been implored several times by Ghanaians and soccer lovers who believe retirement is the best way to protect his enviable legacy. The stripping of …
Read More »How boost your immune system to fight against coronavirus – Pharmacist reveals
According to a report MynewsGhana.net sighted on 3 News, a chief pharmacist at the Cocoa Clinic in Accra, Edward Amporful, is encouraging the consumption of raw cocoa powder to help boost the immune system and defend the body against the novel coronavirus. Health experts have said strong immune system is …
Read More »Mansoman SHS hosts Covid-19 Isolation Centre
Health authorities at the Amansie West District of the Ashanti Region have set up a Covid-19 isolation centre at the Mansoman Senior High School. Authorities say it is a proactive decision to prevent any surprises in the district’s preparedness in the fight against the pandemic. Some health facilities have also …
Read More »Why Meningitis has killed 40 up north
About four hundred (400) people have been infected with a new strain of meningitis in the northern part of Ghana. 40 out of the 400 has been reported dead. meningitis is explained as an infection that affects the delicate membranes — called meninges — that cover the brain and spinal cord. You or …
Read More »The 198 new coronavirus cases aren’t new infections – GHS
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) says the 198 new Coronavirus cases announced Saturday are not new infections. It explained that the record 198 new cases, which have seen the country’s case count jump from 641 to 834, are from a backlog of samples currently at the various laboratory testing centres. “The general …
Read More »Former Ghana star Joe Dakota buried in the US
Former Ghana and Hearts of Oak star Jonathan Ankrah ‘Joe Dakota’ who died in Maryland has been buried in the USA on Friday, 17th April, 2020. The former Hearts of Oak player, died in USA on Thursday April 9, 2020 after battling a short illness. Dakota who was in his …
Read More »Dr. Kwame Kyei confirms readiness to pay $240k to avoid FIFA ban
Executive Chairman of Asante Kotoko, Dr. Kwame Kyei has expressed his readiness to pay $240,000 to Tunisian Club Esperance in order to avoid the FIFA ban. The world football governing body issued an ultimatum to the Ghana Premier League side to pay the said amount by May 10 after breaching an agreement …
Read More »Alex Kotey and Richard Atifu apply for Ghana FA Referees Manager position
Retired referees Alex Kotey and Richard Atifu have applied for the vacant Ghana Football Association Referees Manager position. The experienced duo put in their applications after the Ghana FA re-posted vacation for the Referees Manager position. This was after an unsuccessful search for a qualified person below the 40-years age …
Read More »How Kotoko could land Ghana a FIFA ban
The Ghana Football Association has been drawn into the five-year-old player transfer tussle between Kumasi Asante Kotoko and Tunisian giants Esperance. FIFA on April 9 announced its final judgment on Kotoko’s wrongful signing of striker Emmanuel Clottey, imposing a $240,000 fine on the club. Media reports on the verdict suggested …
Read More »Mubarak Wakaso reveals why he wept ‘uncontrollably’ after Ghana’s exit from 2019 AFCON
Black Stars midfield dynamo, Mubarak Wakaso has revealed why he couldn’t control his tears following Ghana’s exit from the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. Ghana, who failed to make it to the final four as usual suffered early elimination in the 32nd edition of Africa’s prestigious tournament losing 5:4 on …
Read More »Dr. Okoe-Boye approved as Deputy Health Minister
Parliament has approved the nomination of Dr. Bernard Okoe-Boye for the position of a Deputy Minister of Health. The approval comes follows recommendations by Parliament’s Appointments Committee by consensus after he appeared before it on Wednesday, 15th April 2020. Chairman of the Appointments Committee, Joe Osei Owusu, read the committee’s …
Read More »We will investigate attacks on Africans – Chinese Ambassador
Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, Shi Ting Wang has said that the government of China will intiate investigations into the alleged attacks on Africans in China. Many videos flooded social media to confirm the reports. Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Chinese Ambassador on the situation and the Chinese ambassador …
Read More »$240,000 fine causes division in Kotoko, exposes administrative mishaps
A $240,000 fine imposed on Kumasi Asante Kotoko by FIFA has exposed deep cracks and administrative inefficiencies in the club. Kotoko have been ordered to pay the amount to Tunisian club Esperance after they were found guilty of breaching transfer rules in their signing of Emmanuel Clottey five years ago. …
Read More »Listen to Mahama; reduce data charges now – Students to gov’t, telcos
The Coalition of University Students has called on the government to heed calls by the flag bearer of the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, to negotiate with the telcos to reduce the cost of internet data and airtime for students and customers in general in the outbreak …
Read More »‘If you have ten years to play football, sex can reduce it to seven’- Karim Zito warns footballers
Dreams FC coach Abdul Karim Zito has warned footballers over excessive sex, insisting it reduces a player’s career span. According to Zito, sex takes a lot of energy which is not easy to recover in two or three days. “Sex reduces energy and strength, even see how you pant when …
Read More »Alhaji Grusah denies scuppering Shilla Illiasu’s move to Arsenal
King Faisal owner Alhaji Abdul Karim Grusah has denied thwarting Shilla Illiasu’s move to English Premier League side Arsenal. After starring at the 2006 FIFA World Cup finals in Germany, Illiasu was linked with the Gunners and impressed on trial. But the centre back claimed, Grusah’s decision to write to …
Read More »Ex-national team scout David Amoah in critical condition, calls for assistance
Ex-Ghana national U-17 scout, David Kwame Amoah has called on Ghanaians particularly the football loving fans to come to his aid as he battles with Kidney failure at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi. Amoah, who was appointed to head Aduana Stars in February could not begin his …
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