While Black Stars midfielder, Thomas Partey, is raising the flag of Ghana high in England as the highest-paid player and one of the most untouchable players for Arsenal, it has emerged that there is another Ghanaian who is on the books of the Gunners. Thomas Partey in the summer of 2020 became the second …
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Kurt Okraku congratulates Asante Kotoko for winning 24th league title
Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku has sent words of congratulations to Asante Kotoko on winning the 2021/22 Ghana Premier League title. The Porcupine Warriors won the their 24th league title after beating off fierce competition from arch rivals Hearts of Oak and the 16 other clubs to …
Read More »Razak Brimah ready to return to Black Stars
Linares Deportivo goalkeeper, Razak Brimah, has stated his readiness to wear the national colours once again after his long absence. The 35-year-old shot stopper made his debut for the Black Stars in 2013 and was a key figure in their run to the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations final. He …
Read More »Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko ‘fight’ over Cameroonian striker Adolf Nkembe
Asante Kotoko have joined rivals, Accra Hearts of Oak to battle for the signature of AS Fortuna du Mfou’s leading marksman, Adolf Enow Nkembe according to reports. The 22-year-old striker will be out of contract at Fortuna du Mfou at the end of the month. With 13 goals, 9 assists, and …
Read More »Asamoah Gyan sends cryptic message to Sunderland after starting coaching badges
Ghana legend Asamoah Gyan is hoping to reconnect with Sunderland after starting his coaching badges. The all-time Black Stars top scorer is in Wales for his UEFA B Coaching Badge. Gyan had a successful career in England with Sunderland for a short spell before moving to Al Ain in the UAE. He …
Read More »I regret insulting Ghanaians in 2017 – Ex Black Stars goalkeeper Razak Brimah
Former Black Stars goalkeeper, Razak Brimah regrets making a video insulting Ghanaians during the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Gabon. The video from Razak Brimah who was then Ghana’s number one goalkeeper at the tournament was aimed at his critics who criticized him over his performances. Brimah used some …
Read More »VIDEO: Is Andre Ayew’s goal against All-Stars his all-time best?
Black Stars skipper, Andre Dede Ayew has described his incredible strike in the All-Stars Game as the best goal of his career. Andre displayed a swashbuckling performance during the clash, swiveling his way through an army of defenders to fire home a mouthwatering strike to give the All-Stars a 3-2 win over Arthur …
Read More »Anas exposé suffers another blow as Referees Association restores suspended members
The Referees Association of Ghana (RAG) has reversed a decision it took four years ago to ban 74 referees captured on tape taking bribes in the Anas Aremeyaw Anas’s Number 12 exposé. The documentary captured several match officials accepting bribes to change the outcome of the games in the Ghana …
Read More »GES sacks 27 teachers over fake appointment letters
Twenty-seven teachers in some basic schools in the North East Region have been dismissed by the Ghana Education Service (GES) for allegedly joining the service with fake appointment letters. The victims are said to have secured postings to the various schools with fake appointment and posting letters bearing the signature …
Read More »KP Boateng celebrates new contract with offer of 2,023 kebabs to Hertha Berlin fans
Ghana international Kevin-Prince Boateng celebrated his contract renewal with Hertha Berlin in a grand style by sharing 2,023 kebabs to the club fans. Hertha Berlin announced on Wednesday a one-year contract extension with the former AC Milan and Barcelona star which now runs until the end of next season. Earlier …
Read More »Sulley Muntari misses out on Hearts of Oak squad for MTN FA Cup final
Hearts of Oak star midfielder, Sulley Muntari, has been omitted from Hearts’ squad for their MTN FA Cup final clash against Bechem United. Muntari could not make the squad as head coach, Samuel Boadu, named his 22-man squad for the final scheduled for Sunday, June 26, 2022. At the moment, what …
Read More »Ayitey Powers challenged me to a fight and I beat him mercilessly – Joshua Clottey
Former world champion, Joshua ‘The Hitter’ Clottey, has disclosed that he taught Ghanaian popular boxer Ayitey Powers a lesson in 2002 after he challenged him to a fight following an argument over the outcome of a bout. Joshua Clottey who is currently not active in boxing narrated that the tough-talking Ayitey …
Read More »I don’t want the Ghana flag on my coffin – Ex-Ghana captain Acquaye’s warning before his death
Former Black Stars skipper Isaac Acquaye passed on in March 2022, but before he died, he warned his children about the use of the Ghana flag at his funeral. Acquaye passed on after battling illness, heading into his grave with intense grief about how he was treated after retirement. Acquaye, …
Read More »VIDEO : ‘I will be foolish to sell my players to Kotoko; I sold a player Ghc5 to them years back they couldn’t pay’ — Alhaji Grusah
Football Administrator and the bankroller of Kumasi King Faisal Alhaji Grusah has stated emphatically that Kumasi Asante Kotoko doesn’t have the funds to purchase his players. Alhaji Grunsah noted that he will be ‘foolish’ to sanction a move of his player to another local club like Kotoko whiles he can …
Read More »Fifa approves 26-man squads for World Cup 2022
Fifa has approved 26-man squads for this year’s World Cup in Qatar. The move is in line with recent national competitions and is an expansion on the 23-man squads that had been used before the coronavirus pandemic. Fifa also said up to 15 substitutes can be named for a game, …
Read More »My father was the best Black Stars coach – CK Akonnor’s daughter clashes with fans
Natasha Naaqueyki, the daughter of former Black Stars coach, Charles Akonnor, has clashed with some fans after claiming that her father was the best Ghana coach. Known in real life as Naa Queye, Natasha came into the limelight after she shared photos of herself and her father on Twitter, accompanied by the …
Read More »Africans celebrate Sadio Mane after Bayern splashed his name on stadium
The sports news headlines of June 22, 2022; were dominated by the eventual signing of Sadio Mane for German giants Bayern Munchen. From his arrival at the airport through to the initial media recordings and his unveiling at the club’s Allianz Arena, updates and photos of Mane in his new …
Read More »Monkey pox: 9-month-old baby among Ghana’s 18 cases
Persons affected by the viral disease; Monkeypox in Ghana include a 9-month-old baby, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has disclosed. The country has recorded 72 cases of Monkeypox so far, with 18 positive tests as of Tuesday, June 14 2022. Speaking at a media engagement on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, …
Read More »PHOTOS: Cement blocks used as chairs by Pechie Basic School pupils
Pupils of Pechie Basic School in the Krachi West Municipality of the Oti Region are forced to sit on cement blocks and on the bare floor to study due to lack of proper infrastructure. The situation, according to community members, is negatively impacting the quality of their children’s education. A …
Read More »No case of Ebola in Ghana – Ghana Health Service
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) says there is no case of Ebola in Ghana, contrary to earlier media reports. The Director General of GHS, Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye at a meet the press session on Wednesday, said the supposed Ebola case in Tamale was a simulation exercise. According to him, various …
Read More »2022 World Cup: Exploring the beautiful ‘Vagina Stadium’ in Qatar
Officially known as the Al Janoub Stadium, it has been nicknamed the ‘Vagina stadium’ because of its resemblance to the female genitalia. The stadium is among eight others that will be used for the 2022 FIFA World Cup scheduled to take place in Qatar. It comprises various sporting facilities, including …
Read More »‘I wish Black Stars win the 2022 FIFA World Cup trophy’ – Italian Ambassador
Italian Ambassador to Ghana, Daniela d’Orlandi says it is her wish to see Black Stars win the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup tournament later this year. Ghana exited the competition at the group stage when they last participated in the 2014 edition in Brazil. Ghana have been paired in Group …
Read More »Confirmed cases of Monkeypox increase to 18—GHS
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) says confirmed cases of Monkeypox has increased from five in the last update to 18 which represent 25.0 per cent. Dr Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, the Director General of the GHS, said the confirmed cases were among the 72 suspected cases of Monkeypox which was investigated as …
Read More »GES hits back at Teacher Kwadwo, DCE demands apology over ‘lies’
Following a claim by Michael Owusu Afriyie aka Teacher Kwadwo that he was dismissed by the Ghana Education Service (GES) primarily because he refused to delete a video he had recorded which could incriminate some local officials, the government agency has rebutted, insisting that the former employee was sacked for …
Read More »Watch how Abedi Pele destroyed Nigeria in 1992 AFCON semi-final
Abedi Pele’s performance for the Black Stars in the 1992 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against Nigeria is regarded as one of his best performances in the national colours. The 1992 tournament was all about Abedi Pele, and he duly emerged as the best player at the end of the …
Read More »Asante Kotoko reject Royal Antwerp’s €50k loan offer for Imoro Ibrahim – Reports
Asante Kotoko have reportedly rejected Royal Antwerp’s €50,000 loan deal for left-back, Imoro Ibrahim. According to multiple reports, the Belgian top-flight side tabled a deal of a €50,000 initial loan fee with a buy-option for €200,000. Kotoko has declined the deal, demanding an initial loan fee of €150,000 and a buy-option …
Read More »CK Akonnor advises Asante Kotoko against the sale of Franck Etouga
Former Asante Kotoko coach, Charles Akonnor, has advised the club on what to do ahead of their campaign in the upcoming 2022/2022 CAF Champions League. The Porcupine Warriors will be returning to the CAF elite competition as representatives from Ghana having won the 2021/2022 Ghana Premier League. Asante Kotoko according to multiple reports, have …
Read More »Apply the same level of dexterity used on UGMC to complete the abandoned KNUST Teaching Hospital project – Lecturer
A planning lecturer at the Department of Planning at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Dr. Stephen Takyi, has called on the government of Ghana to apply the same level of dexterity used to complete the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) on the KNUST Teaching Hospital …
Read More »Don’t abandon children with sickle cell disease – ANAQ Foundation Prez appeals to fathers
President of ANAQ Foundation, Mrs Ama Nyarko Attafuah Quainoo, has appealed to fathers not abandoned children with sickle cell disease. She said, instead, they must care for them emotionally and support the mothers financially to keep the children healthy and alive. Mrs. Ama Nyarko Attafuah Quainoo, who is a sickle …
Read More »Dominic Adiyiah, Daniel Opare, Freddy Adu and Africa’s failed wonderkids
Gael Kakuta Kakuta, who turned 31 on Tuesday, was dubbed the ‘Black Zidane’ when he moved to Chelsea from Racing Club de Lens in controversial circumstances in 2007. He was quickly taken under Didier Drogba’s wing as the Cote d’Ivoire legend’s protege, but made just six league appearances during six …
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