The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed the first monkeypox virus infections in Ghana. Speaking at a press briefing in Accra on June 8, the Director-General of the GHS, Dr Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, disclosed that five people have so far contracted the monkeypox disease in Ghana. Dr Kuma-Aboagye said that the five cases were …
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Chelsea FC Ghanaian kit man reportedly dies after 2 weeks on vacation in Ghana
A Ghanaian kit man with European-based Chelsea FC identified only as Eric has reportedly passed away after spending two weeks on vacation in Ghana. Taking to his social media page, former Chelsea captain John Terry wrote that he will be missed. “RIP ERIC. Heartbreaking news today. BOSS you will be …
Read More »I’m the solution to Ghana’s goal scoring problem – Elvis Manu
Dutch-born Ghanaian winger, Elvis Manu says that he is the solution to Ghana’s age-old problem of scoring goals. Since the retirement(unofficial) of Asamoah Gyan from the team, goals have been very difficult to come by for the team. According to Elvis Manu, he has the Midas touch to score goals …
Read More »NAGRAT threatens strike over non-payment of 20% COLA
The National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) is demanding that government pays 20 percent Cost Of Living Allowance (COLA) to its members by the end of June 2022. Vice President of the Association, Jacob Anaba, explains that the ultimatum comes on the back of current economic conditions and the worsening …
Read More »Kirin Cup: Goalkeeper Jojo Wollacott leaves Ghana camp due to illness
Swindon Town goalkeeper Jojo Wollacott has left the Black Stars camp due to illness ahead of the Kirin Cup in Japan. Wollacott, according to multiple reports, has returned to London for treatment. Wollacott was an unused substitute in the Black Stars’ 1-1 draw with the Central African Republic in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations …
Read More »Stroke in young adults – Doctor shares causes and symptoms
Medical Doctor at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), Joseph Asare, has revealed that stroke is the most common disease in the hospital’s emergency ward in recent times. In an interview on Daily Hustle on SVTV Africa, Dr Asare mentioned that it is prevalent among young adults too. He also enlightened …
Read More »No selection, no tracksuit: The story of how Ghana badly treated Otto Addo in 1998
Black Stars coach Otto Addo was mistreated by the Ghana Football Association when he was first invited into the Black Stars as a player, Gerald Asamoah, a former German international has alleged. Gerald Asamoah said that in 1998, he and Otto Addo were handed their maiden call-up into the Black Stars and the reception they had is one that …
Read More »Inaki, Nico Williams arrive in Ghana amid nationality switch reports
Athletic Bilbao duo Inaki Williams and Nico Williams have arrived in Ghana for holidays amid widespread reports that the two brothers are close to pledging allegiance to Ghana. Ace journalist Michael Oti Adjei reported on Monday, June 6, 2022 that the two brothers were coming to Ghana with meeting scheduled …
Read More »Kylian Mbappe ranked world’s most valuable player
Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr and Erling Haaland are the most valuable players in the world, according to research group CIES Football Observatory. Mbappe, 23, who rejected a move to Real Madrid to stay at Paris St-German, tops the list with an estimated transfer value of 205.6m euros (£175.7m). Real Madrid’s Brazilian winger Vinicius …
Read More »‘Juju won the league for Asante Kotoko’ – Sarfo Gyamfi
Kumasi Asante Kotoko legend Sarfo Gyamfi says ‘Black Magic ‘ (juju) is the reason why the Kumasi-based club won the league this season. He said juju played a key role in the club’s league success this season as they set up operational team members to take charge of the spiritual …
Read More »Why Tariq Lamptey is not a guaranteed starter for Black Stars
The Black Stars squad is taking shape for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar as Otto Addo look to put together a competent team for the tournament. The Ghana Football Association is doing everything possible to lure top Ghanaian players born abroad to join the squad for the competition. Among the …
Read More »See videos and photos from Alexandre Djiku’s beautiful wedding ceremony
Black Stars defender, Alexandre Kwabena Baidoo Djiku, has married his long-time girlfriend Heley in a colourful ceremony in France. The new couple have two children in their long-time relationship namely, Wesley and Elyana Djiku. Djiku who kept the news about his wedding on the low was spotted in a video enjoying …
Read More »Jonathan Mensah discharged from hospital after suffering head injury
Black Stars defender, Jonathan Mensah, has been discharged from the Clinica Girasol Hospital in Luanda after suffering a head injury in Ghana’s game against Central African Republic on Sunday, June 5, 2022. The Columbus Crew center-back suffered a concussion after a head clash with an opponent during a corner kick in …
Read More »DETAILS: Gerard Pique and singer Shakira split after 11 years
Gerard Pique, a Barcelona defender, and Shakira, a Colombian celebrity, have called off their 11-year romance. They had been living together on the outskirts of Barcelona for years and had two sons. Their breakup comes just over a week after Spanish court documents pushed Shakira closer to facing tax fraud …
Read More »Samuel Boadu allegedly weeps as he suspects match fixing in Hearts’ defeat to King Faisal
Hearts of Oak head coach, Samuel Boadu was allegedly left weeping at the Baba Yara Stadium following his side’s defeat to King Faisal. In the matchday 32 games, the Phobians, who have been poor in the ongoing campaign were hosted by the ‘Insha Allah’ boys in Kumasi. However, Richard Akrofi scored in …
Read More »Osei Kwaku Palmer makes wild allegations against GFA
Wilfred Osei Kwaku, the owner of Tema Youth Football Club has made some vile allegations against the Ghana Football Association. Palmer, as he is popularly known alleged in an interview with Asempa FM that there is calculated attempted by the Ghana Football Association to ensure that his team do not …
Read More »Watch Kudus Mohammed’s goal for Ghana against Central African Republic
Kudus Mohammed scored a nice goal for Ghana in the 17th minute after some inter play between Felix Afena-Gyan and Osman Bukari. The Ajax midfielder curled home a shot from the edge of the penalty box to give Ghana a deserving 1-0 lead. Andy Yiadom effected a throw in before …
Read More »Jonathan Mensah in stable condition after suffering head injury in AFCON qualifier against C. A. R
Defender Jonathan Mensah is in a stable condition and responding to treatment at Clinica Girasol – a private hospital in Luanda- Angola. The Columbus Crew man suffered a head injury during the second half of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between Central African Republic and Ghana at the 11 …
Read More »Watch highlights of Ghana’s 1-1 draw against the Central African Republic
Ghana remained unbeaten in Group E of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers after a 1-1 draw Central African Republic on Sunday, 5 June 2022. CAR adopted the Estádio 1 de Novembro in Luanda due to a CAF ban after their national stadium failed to meet the required standards …
Read More »Student dies while writing examination in Kumasi
A Level 200 Student of the Akenten Appiah Minka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development, AAMUSTED in Kumasi collapsed and died while writing his final end of Semester Examination. The student according to sources close to the University Management, the student complained dizziness soon after the question papers were …
Read More »Match Report: Etouga scores as Asante Kotoko beat Great Olympics in Accra
Cameroonian youngster, Frank Mbella Etouga scored for Asante Kotoko on Sunday, June 5, 2022, when the team defeated Accra Great Olympics 1-0 in the Ghana Premier League. The talented forward joined the Ghanaian giants last year before the start of the 2021/22 Ghanaian top-flight league campaign. Since marking his debut, …
Read More »2023 AFCON qualifier: Jonathan Mensah rushed to hospital after injury scare in CAR clash
Black Stars defender Jonathan Mensah was rushed to the hospital after sustaining a serious injury in Sunday’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Central African Republic. The centre back who was having a decent game came off worse after colliding with Peter Guinari in the Central African Republic penalty box just after …
Read More »Prof. Lydia Aziato is the first nurse to attain the position of Vice Chancellor
There is good news for the nurses and midwifery community in Ghana as one of their own has just walked into the annals of history in the country by her appointment as the new Vice Chancellor of the University of Health and Allied Sciences at Ho. Until this appointment, Professor …
Read More »It’s too early to talk about leaving a legacy – Otto Addo
Ghana head coach Otto Addo says that it is early days yet to start talking about leaving a legacy as a Black Stars coach. He got his first win after three attempts since taking the Black Stars hot seat in February this year. Ghana made light work of Madagascar in …
Read More »Sadio Mane to listen to Senegalese people on Liverpool future
Liverpool and Senegal forward Sadio Mane has given a hint about his future at the English side with speculations mounting about an imminent departure. The forward says that he will listen to the views of the people of Senegal before making a decision on his Anfield stay. Mane has just …
Read More »2023 AFCON qualifiers: Black Stars hold final training session in Angola ahead of CAR tie
The senior national team, the Black Stars held their final training at the Estádio 11 de Novembro ahead of their game against the Central African Republic [CAR] on June 4. Ghana will play CAR in their second Group E game in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations [AFCON] qualifiers. The …
Read More »Pupils abandon school to harvest tomato
Pupils of Nsuta Dahomey D/A Basic School in Fanteakwa South District in Eastern region have abandoned school to harvest tomatoes and assist their parents in selling at the market. Absenteeism is high during tomato harvesting season in June and July every year. The situation is affecting academic performance of the …
Read More »Antoine Semenyo dropped from Black Stars squad for Central African Republic game
Black Stars coach, Otto Addo has named a 25-man squad for Ghana’s match against the Central African Republic, excluding Antoine Semenyo. The Bristol City man, who was named to the initial squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, has been omitted from the trip to Angola for unknown reasons. …
Read More »We have what it takes to beat Ghana – Central African Republic coach Raoul Savoy
Central African Republic (CAR) coach, Raoul Savoy has said that his team is capable of beating the Black Stars of Ghana. CAR will host the Black Stars at the Estádio 11 de Novembro in Angola on Sunday, June 6, 2022, in the second Group E game of the 2023 Africa …
Read More »Kamaldeen and four African stars who could replace Sadio Mane at Liverpool
Sadio Mane set to depart? One of the major African transfer sagas of the summer is set to surround Sadio Mane and his future, with the Liverpool superstar reportedly indicating to the club that he is not intending to sign a new deal at Anfield. As the Senegal forward enters …
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