Former Black Stars goalkeeper Adambathia Larsen Kwarasey has disclosed that he was not supposed to be the main goalkeeper for Ghana’s friendly match against Brazil in 2011. According to the goalkeeper he was supposed to share the post with Richard Olele Kingson but the former Blackpool goalie got injured and had to be made …
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Fabio Gama makes huge demands before renewing contract with Asante Kotoko
Brazilian midfielder, Fabio Gama, left the shores of Ghana with his wife and son after the 2021/2022 Ghaha football season without extending his contract with Asante Kotoko. The most successful Brazilian in the history of the Ghana Premier League signed a two-year contract with the Porcupine Warriors prior to the start …
Read More »Sierra Leone FA to investigate 95-0 and 91-1 wins in second-tier matches
The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) is investigating the outcome of two matches that produced an unbelievable total of 187 goals. The two second-tier games saw Kenema-based Kahunla Rangers and Gulf FC of Kono heavily defeat their city rivals in Premier League qualifiers on Sunday. Kahunla walloped Lumbebu United 95-0, …
Read More »Mohammed Salisu now ready to play for Black Stars – Report
There is good news for Ghanaian football fans as ‘rebel’ Mohammed Salisu is now ready to play for the Black Stars after several failed attempts. He has been courted by Ghana for long spells but has always turned down overtures from his country of birth for reason best known to …
Read More »Keep schools open despite strike by teachers – GES to headmasters
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has directed Heads of Senior High Schools to mobilise their management teams to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students in schools. GES further directed heads of basic schools not to shut down their facilities, despite the ongoing strike by teachers. This comes after …
Read More »Agyemang Badu reacts to Ghana’s CAF ban for over age cheating
Former Black Stars player, Emmanuel Agyemang Badu has reacted to the Confederation of African Football’s ban on Ghana for age cheating in their FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifier. The Black Maidens were on July 4, 2022, handed a two-year ban and fined $100,000 by CAF for forging the birthdate …
Read More »Teacher unions declare strike over Cost-of Living-Allowance
The Ghana National Association of Teachers, National Association of Graduate Teachers, Coalition of Concerned Teachers Ghana and the Teachers and Educational Workers Union have effective today, Monday, June 4, 2021, commenced a nationwide strike action. The strike according to the leadership of the Teacher Unions, is a result of the …
Read More »Ghana banned by CAF over age-cheating
Ghana’s u-17 side the Black Maidens have been handed a two-year ban by the Confederation of African Football for forging the birthdate of two players. Ghana was found guilty by CAF after Morocco protested the ages of two Black Maidens players Nancy Amoh and Rasheeda Shahadu. The ban means Ghana’s …
Read More »What Sadio Mane said about Ghana after winning best African international award
Bayern Munich’s new signing, Sadio Mane has revealed his deep affection for Ghana after winning Best African International at the 2022 Ghana Football Awards, which was held on Saturday, July 2. Mane beat out former Liverpool teammate, Mohammed Salah and Napoli forward, Victor Osimhen to win the award. Because the …
Read More »OFFICIAL: CAF postpones 2023 AFCON
President of the Confederation of African Football(CAF), Patrice Motsepe, has announced that the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations will not take place as planned. The 2023 AFCON, which will be hosted by Ivory Coast, was originally scheduled to begin in June 2023 and end in July 2023. Mostepe confirmed the …
Read More »VIDEO: Meet Herbert Adika – The man who discovered Abedi Pele in 1975
Former Black Stars skipper and African football great, Abedi Ayew Pele, would not have been who he became but for one man. The man is Herbert Adika. He was the man who spotted and nurtured Pele’s talent at the juvinille level decades ago. Abedi played for Mr Adika’s side, Great …
Read More »2022 Ghana Football Awards: Full list of winners
The 4th edition of the Ghana Football Awards was held at the Grand Arena, Accra International Conference Center (AICC) on Saturday, 2nd July 2022. The Ghana Football Awards scheme has become the most coveted in the football space celebrates footballers, coaches, clubs and administrators who have done great exploits within …
Read More »Ibrahim Tanko deserves to be Black Stars coach not Otto Addo – Countryman Songo
Controversial sports broadcaster, Patrick Osei Agyemang, believes coach Ibrahim Tanko is a better coach compared to Otto Addo who is the head coach of the Black Stars. Popularly known as Countryman Songo, the sports journalist argued that Ibrahim Tanko was the right man to head Ghana’s senior national team but the Ghana Football Association handed the job …
Read More »VIDEO: French Ligue 1 wishes Ghana a Happy Republic Day
The top-flight league in France, French Ligue 1 has extended its best wishes to Ghana on the day the country celebrates its Republic Day. Over the decades, Ghanaian players have played various roles in growing the French Ligue 1. Currently, there are a number of talented players in the league …
Read More »Black Stars goalkeeper Adam Kwarasey retires from football
Former Black Stars goalkeeper Adam Larsen Kwarasey has officially called time on his football career after 14 years at the age of 33 years, GhanaWeb can exclusively confirm. The ex-Ghana international last made an appearance in 2020 for Norwegian side, Valenrenga after seeing through his three years contract with the club. Born …
Read More »Fabio Gama turns down Asante Kotoko contract renewal – Reports
Asante Kotoko midfielder, Fabio Gama, has reportedly turned down Kotoko’s contract renewal offer. After two years at Kotoko, the Brazilian has decided to seek a new challenge, according to Oyerepa FM. The 29-year-old signed a two-year contract with the reigning Ghana Premier League champions in October 2020. Gama has currently left …
Read More »VIDEO: Countryman Songo gets new Bob Marley tattoo in Costa Rica
Popular sports presenter, Countryman Songo has dedicated his body to preserve the legacy of Jamaican reggae legend, Bob Marley. Songo, who takes inspiration from Bob Marley, has inked a tattoo of the face of the late superstar on his arm. Known privately as Patrick Osei Agyemang, the host of Adom …
Read More »The Black Starlets’ 1995 squad and the curse of knee injuries
When discussing Ghana’s best U-17 squads in the country’s history, the 1995 team is likely to come to mind first. The team, led by the late Sam Ardy, was full of talented players. Unsurprisingly, they won Ghana’s second and final U-17 World Cup title. The Starlets won their group, which …
Read More »I’m very bitter – ‘Golden Boy’ Abdul Razak cries about neglect by GFA
1978 African Footballer of the year, Abdul Razak popularly known as Golden Boy, is saddened by the neglect of former players who have top coaching certificates when appointing national team coaches. According to the former Asante Kotoko coach, he has been abandoned by the past Ghana Football Association hierarchy and the current administration when …
Read More »Former Black Stars player Abu Imoro ‘Tigana’ dead
Former Black Stars player Abu Imoro has been reported dead. The announcement was made by Anthony Baffoe, the President of the Professional Footballers Association of Ghana. The retired player reportedly died on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at around 3:00 pm in Accra. Imoro was an icon for Great Olympics and Real Tamale …
Read More »I wanted to be the President of Ghana – Azumah Nelson
Ghanaian Former Professional Boxer, Nelson Azumah has recounted his childhood ambition. According to him, his dream as a child was to be the President of Ghana. “As a child, you would say whatever you want to do. If I didn’t do boxing, I would want to be a president. I said what …
Read More »WATCH: Hearts of Oak beat Bechem United to win 2022 MTN FA Cup
Accra Hearts of Oak defended their MTN FA Cup trophy after defeating Bechem United 2-1 at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday, June 26, 2022. The Phobians rallied from behind to win a record 12th FA Cup title. Bechem United started the game strongly and were rewarded with a …
Read More »Check out photos of the Ghanaian who works as Social Media Editor for Arsenal
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 …
Read More »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 …
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