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, …
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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 …
Read More »PHOTOS: Cristiano Ronaldo’s £1.7m Bugatti Veyron Crashed Into a Wall
Cristiano Ronaldo’s staff has crashed one of the two luxury cars he had shipped to Majorca for his family’s summer holiday in Spain. The Man United striker’s £1.7million 900 horsepower Bugatti Veyron is said to have crashed in the east coast resort of Sa Coma. An employee of the footballer …
Read More »Felix Afena Gyan Biography and Net worth
Felix Afena Gyan is a Ghanaian Professional Footballer. Felix Afena Gyan was born on January 19, 2003. Felix Afena Gyan is one of the lucky footballers in Ghana as he was discovered at an SHS Football event and has since moved on to become one of the biggest in the …
Read More »No Abedi Pele, Asamoah Gyan as Mohammed Polo reveals his all-time Best Ghana XI
Ghana and Hearts of Oak legend Mohammed Polo has revealed his all-time Best XI, which excludes legendary footballers Abedi Pele and Asamoah Gyan. Polo left out Pele, who won African Best Award three times, and Gyan, Ghana’s all-time top scorer with 51 goals. Instead, the former Marseille star was named to the …
Read More »‘Hospital prisoners’: When recovered patients are detained over medical bills
Around the world uncounted numbers of people are detained in public and private hospitals for non-payment of hospital bills, despite the fact that hospital detention is seen as both a human rights violation and inconsistent with efforts towards universal health coverage. Now, let’s narrow this to our own country- Ghana …
Read More »GHS records three Covid-19 deaths in two days
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has reported three covid-19 related deaths after the country began recording new cases over the past weeks. The three deaths were recorded between June 14 to June 16. GHS has also reported 243 new cases with 14 of the cases being severe and two people in critical …
Read More »2021/22 GPL: AshGold poster boy Yaw Annor wins golden boot with 22 goals
Ashanti Gold SC forward, Yaw Annor has finished the 2022/22 Ghana Premier League season as the golden boot winner with 22 goals. The talented forward all season proved with his performance that he is a top player in the Ghanaian top-flight league. As a result, even when his team went …
Read More »WATCH: RTU beat Hearts of Oak 4-1 to escape relegation on final day
Real Tamale United will play in the Ghana Premier League next season after a shocking final-day result against Hearts of Oak on Sunday. The northern giants produced their best performance of the season to defeat the Phobians at the Accra Sports Stadium and finish above the relegation zone. RTU, who …
Read More »Asante Kotoko pop champagne with ex-president J.A Kufuor after winning GPL trophy
The management, technical team and players of Asante Kotoko popped champagne with former President of the country, John Agyekum Kufuor, after winning the Ghana Premier League title for the 2021/22 season. The former President before the start of the season charged the Porcupine Warriors to make him proud by winning a …
Read More »Memphis Depay commissions newly-built facility for school of the deaf and blind in Ghana
Dutch-born Ghanaian, Memphis Depay, has commissioned a newly-built lavatory for students of the school for the deaf and blind in Cape Coast. The Barcelona star via his foundation renovated the old washrooms and built new ones for the school. The Holland star is known for his philanthropic works in Ghana, …
Read More »Jordan Ayew, Thomas Partey and Daniel Amartey feature in World Cup promo video
Black Stars trio of Jordan Ayew, Thomas Partey and Daniel Amartey have been featured in a FIFA World Cup promotional video for the 2022 Qatar World Cup. The Black Stars will be making an appearance at the FIFA World Cup for the first time in eight years after missing the Russia 2018 edition. Ghana defeated perennial …
Read More »Barcelona’s Memphis Depay visits GPL champions Kotoko
Barcelona forward Memphis Depay on Saturday evening met the players, staff and technical team of Ghana Premier League champions Asante Kotoko at the Tang Palace Hotel in Accra. Kotoko drew 1-1 in their last game of the season against Accra Lions on Saturday. The Barcelona forward advised the Kotoko players …
Read More »Anas’ documentary has done more harm to Ghana football – Langabel
Former chief drummer of Ghana’s national team, Joseph Langabel, has disclosed that Anas Aremeyaw Anas Number 12 documentary on corruption in Ghana football did more harm than good to the country. According to the avid supporter of Nyantakyi, the documentary by the investigative journalist was only intended to bring destruction …
Read More »The actual reason behind my dismissal by GES – Teacher Kwadwo drops bombshell
In 2021, the Ghana Education Service (GES) issued a sack letter to Michael Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie alias Teacher Kwadwo. While the GES attributed his dismissal to gross insubordination among other charges, several critics said the popular teacher who advocated for teaching professionals and students was booted out for his activism. …
Read More »The sensational 1957 match between Great Olympics vs Asante Kotoko
On November 10, 1957, Accra Great Olympics engaged rivals Kumasi Asante Kotoko in a very sensational football match at the Accra Sports Stadium. The stadium was filled with rafters as supporters from the two clubs thronged the stadium in their numbers to watch an entertaining fixture between two of the …
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