Outspoken football administrator, Abbey Pobey has released one of his usual ‘verbal missiles’, targeting the head coach of the Black Stars and some members of the team’s management committee. Abbey Pobey in a radio discussion called on the government and the GFA to remove Akonnor, Kuffour and George Amoako from …
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Over 2million Ghanaian children not protected against polio
It has been revealed that over two million Ghanaian infants are at risk of been infected with poliomyelitis and needed to be vaccinated as early as possible. This was made known in the Upper East Region during a press encounter with the Ghana Health Service(GHS). The delay in the early …
Read More »GFA asks Ashanti Gold to drop head coach Kasim Gokyildiz
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has revoked the license of Ashanti Gold coach Kasim Gokyildiz. The football’s governing body, who has been cracking the whip for strict compliance to its club licensing system, says it is unable to “validate the authenticity” of the Turk’s Uefa A Licence coaching certificate. Gokyildiz arrived in Ghana in …
Read More »Hearts of Oak’s new 48-seater bus causes stir on social media
A colourful 48-seater bus branded with Hearts of Oak’s logo and purported to belong to the Phobians is turning heads on social media. The 2014 Hyundai bus was acquired by their insurance partners, Star Assurance Company Ghana. The Phobians have been mocked severally on social media with their ‘death trap’ …
Read More »HEARTS OF OAK RANKED 8TH BEST CLUB IN THE WORLD [SEE RANKING]
Today in History, exactly 19 years ago, Accra Hearts of Oak were ranked 8th best club in the World in the CNN/World Soccer weekly chart.THEOn February 12, 2001, Hearts of Oak reached its peak, when CNN/World Soccer rated them the 8th best club in the world in its weekly chart, …
Read More »Deceased student was not denied exeat – Akenten SHS
The Senior House Master of Dwamena Akenten Senior High School in the Ashanti region Andrew Agyeman has denied reports that the student who reportedly died on campus was denied exeat to seek treatment. He also challenged claims the student died at the dormitory claiming: “We are not in the position …
Read More »Attram De’ Visser Academy name staggering price to Kotoko for Christopher Nettey
Attram De’ Visser Academy Chief, Godwin Attram, has decided on a price for right-back Christopher Nettey. The fee is said to be worth $400,000 which is equivalent to GHC 2 billion old currency which will be a record on the local scene for a defender. The 21-year old star arrived …
Read More »We’re taking steps to prioritise your security – GHS to health workers
The Ghana Health Service says it is working to ensure the safety of health workers in the country following the suspected murder of a community nurse, Ruth Eshun, at Ayuom in the Ashanti Region. The Service in a statement on Monday said it is shocked by the incident and is …
Read More »Referee Hamid Sessay gets four-match ban for denying Great Olympics ‘clear’ penalty against WAFA
The Ghana Football Association has handed referee Hamid Sessay a four-match ban for ‘a clear and obvious error’ during the Great Olympics-WAFA SC at the Accra Sports Stadium. The punishment was recommended by Referees Committee after Olympics-the home team- lodged two two complaints about the match official on the day. …
Read More »Patrick Allotey facing 5 years imprisonment if found guilty of causing harm
Boxer Patrick Allotey could serve a prison term of up to five years if found guilty of causing harm to Michael Siaw following an altercation that occurred between the two at the Accra Sports stadium last month. Allotey is facing a charge of causing harm after inflicting injury on Michael …
Read More »C.K Akonnor set to cut out dead woods as he makes first call ups as Black Stars coach
Coach CK Akonnor will drop a chunk of the players who formed the team under Kwesi Appiah in his first call up as Black Stars head coach next month. The former Kotoko manager will look to build the team in his own image and has been planning an all clear …
Read More »National Science and Maths Quiz in danger
The Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) says it will be difficult for schools to organise their students for this year’s National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) at the regional and national levels as a result of inadequate funds. “We, therefore, wish to inform management that until adequate …
Read More »Govt to provide free Wi-Fi to high schools – Bawumia
Vice President of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has disclosed that the government intends to provide free Wi-Fi to senior high schools and public universities soon. He said plans are far advanced for the first piloting of this policy, this year. Vice President Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia who was speaking at the …
Read More »Renovation works to begin at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium next week
Renovation works at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium is expected to commence next week as the state seeks to get the edifice in shape ahead of the international assignments next month. The Baba Yara Sports Stadium, which has been home to Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko, has been in …
Read More »Asante Kotoko bid for Christopher Nettey rejected
Bank-roller of Attram De’ Visser Soccer Academy, Godwin Attram, has rejected Asante Kotoko transfer fee for Christopher Nettey, according to media report. Nettey, 21, joined the Porcupine Warriors on a loan deal from the lower-tier side last year. He has established himself as the club’s first-choice right-back, playing in all …
Read More »Princella Okyere provides three assists on FC Gintra debut
Midfielder Princella Okyere sparkled on her debut for FC Gintra Universitetas by providing three assists in their 7-0 win over MFK Kauno Žagiris. The Ghana international was playing in the Lithuanian Women’s Winter Tournament. She posted on her Twitter account: “Happy to have assisted 3 goals on my debut for …
Read More »Ghanaian midfielder in trouble over ‘Jesus loves you’ shirt
Sint Truiden midfielder Samuel Asamoah has touched on his sending off during their 5-2 win against KAS Eupen in the Belgian Jupilar Pro Elague over the weekend. Asamoah scored a hat-trick in the game as the Canaries run-riot their opponents 5-2 in front of their supporters at the Stayen Stadium. …
Read More »NAGRAT bares teeth over special classes for promotional exams
The National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) is not happy with regional and district directors of education and has asked them to desist from issuing official cover letters to organisations and institutions organising special classes for teachers due to write their promotional examinations. It also called on the management of …
Read More »Two police officers facing interdiction after celebrating Asante Kotoko win against Hearts of Oak
Two police officers who were caught celebrating Asante Kotoko SC’s winning goal against Hearts of Oak at the Accra sports stadium in week 6 of the Ghana Premier League have been interdicted. The action of the two officers on the day is said to be against the ethics of police …
Read More »Ejisuman Senior High expels 7 students from boarding house over viral video
Ejisuman Senior High School has expelled seven students from its boarding facility after they were deemed to have engaged in activities that tarnished the school’s image. The six are all final year students. They are accused of using a mobile phone – which is prohibited in basic and high schools …
Read More »Etoile du Sahel sack head coach Juan Carlos Garrido; set to pay $890,000 as compensation
Tunisian giants Etoile du Sahel have sacked head coach Juan Carlos Garrido with immediate effect following a poor run of results recently. The Coastal Stars have managed to pick just a point from the last five league games leaving them 18 points behind leaders Espérance de Tunis. Etoile du Sahel …
Read More »Andre Ayew shines in Swansea City’s defeat to Derby County
Ghana and Swansea City forward Andre Ayew featured for his side as they lost at home to Derby County in the English Championship on Saturday. The Swans suffered their 10th league defeat at the Liberty Stadium on Saturday as they gradually fell further away from the promotion places. The result …
Read More »Women’s League team involved in accident [Photos]
Northern Ladies, a Women’s Premier League side, were involved in an accident on Saturday on their way to Kumasi. The Northern Ladies are billed to play against Fabulous Ladies this weekend in the ongoing Women’s Premier League. However, there were no casualties as the team has reached its destination, resting …
Read More »WAEC accepts oral response in examination
Mr Alex Amankwah in charge of Specific Learning Disorders at the Ghana Education Service has revealed that the West African Examination Council (WAEC) accepts oral responses from students unable to write due to disability. He said provisions have been made to accommodate students with special educational needs in examinations to …
Read More »WAEC accepts oral response in examination
Mr Alex Amankwah in charge of Specific Learning Disorders at the Ghana Education Service has revealed that the West African Examination Council (WAEC) accepts oral responses from students unable to write due to disability. He said provisions have been made to accommodate students with special educational needs in examinations to …
Read More »UG Medical centre to operate next year after gov’t agrees to ownership formula
The impasse between the management of the University of Ghana and government over the ownership of the UG Medical Centre has been settled. Per an agreement between the two parties, government will take 60 percent shares of the facility with the University reserving 40. The disagreement over who takes control …
Read More »Ridge Hospital dedicates 9 doctors, 26 nurses to coronavirus fight
The Greater Accra Regional Hospital – Ridge has put in place a comprehensive system to handle coronavirus cases should there be any in the country. Medical Director, Dr Emmanuel Srofenyo who took journalists on a tour of some of the wards designated for such cases said the hospital is ready to …
Read More »Sports Ministry wants Kotoko vs Hearts in London cancelled
Credible reports gathered from highly placed sources within the Ghana FA and Sports Ministry indicate that the much anticipated Independence Anniversary clash between Kotoko vs Hearts of Oak in London, UK, is in doubt following an attempt by the Ministry of Youth and Sports to push the match to a …
Read More »A total of 9 suspected cases of coronavirus reported in Ghana – Health Service
The Ghana Health Service has said Ghana has recorded a total of nine suspected cases of the deadly coronavirus infection, but they have all tested negative. These nine cases include the two recent ones reported at the Korle bu Teaching Hospital on Wednesday. The two – a Chinese and an Argentine …
Read More »Chinese doctor who sounded the alarm on the Wuhan coronavirus has died
The Chinese doctor who tried to warn others about the Wuhan coronavirus has died, according to several state media reports. Li Wenliang, a 34-year-old doctor working in Wuhan, raised the alarm about thenovel coronavirus on December 30, posting in his medical school alumni group on the Chinese messaging app WeChat that …
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