Ahead of Saturday’s UCL final, GOAL profiles the top 10 African players who have won the European Cup. Abedi Pele The Ghanaian spent many years playing in Europe, but it was his spell at Olympique de Marseille that cemented his name as one of Africa’s greatest ever players. He helped …
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Full details: Read why Ibrahim Sannie Daara has been cleared of allegations of bribery
On Friday, May 27, 2022, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) issued a statement announcing that its Ethics Committee has dismissed a case against former Communications Director Ibrahim Sannie Daara. A case against the astute Ghanaian media guru has been before the ethics committee since 2018 when he was wrongfully accused …
Read More »Six football stars Ghanaians have forgotten about
There are many Ghanaian footballers who could have hit the top with their potential. These players were highly rated at some point in their careers but at the moment, Ghanaians would struggle to know their whereabouts. Some of the players have been totally forgotten while others only have their names …
Read More »VIDEO: Students celebrate killing of snake after colleague’s ‘balls’ were bitten at Assin Fosu College
Some students of Assin Fosu College of Education in the Assin Foso Municipality of the Central Region have taken up the task of reducing the invasion of snakes on their campus after a snake bit the testicles of their colleagues. On May 14, a level 300 student was reportedly bitten …
Read More »Monkeypox outbreak 2022 and what you need to know
Monkeypox, a disease caused by the monkeypox virus, occurs very infrequently and in very scattered locations in parts of Africa. There are two clades (or types) of the virus: a West Africa (WA) clade in which 1 to 3.6 out of 100 infected patients die (1% to 3.6% mortality) and …
Read More »Bole SHS assistant headmaster allegedly rapes final year student
The Assistant Headmaster of the Bole Senior High School (SHS), Issahaku Jeduah, has allegedly raped a 21-year-old final year student. According to the final year student of the school, on Friday, 20 May 2022, the Assistant Headmaster, sent for her during prep time. She indicated that the Assistant Headmaster’s invitation …
Read More »Meet the three new players in Ghana’s latest squad
Black Stars coach Otto Addo has handed debut call-ups to three Ghanaian players for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Central African Republic. The 33-man squad announced on Thursday, 26 May 2022 will face the two countries in the opening Group E games of the 2023 AFCON qualifiers …
Read More »No nurse has turned into a crocodile – Tafo gov’t hospital
The Tafo Government Hospital in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region has denied claims that a student nurse turned into crocodile at the facility. This follows reports that a student nurse had turned into a crocodile causing, a pregnant staff nurse to collapse. According to the reports, the student nurse had …
Read More »Official: Otto Addo names 33-man squad for AFCON qualifiers, 4-nation tournament in Japan
Coach Otto Addo has named Ghana’s squad for the Africa Cup against Madagascar and Central African Republic. Coach Otto Addo has named Ghana’s squad for the Africa Cup against Madagascar and Central African Republic. Squad for upcoming #AFCON2023Q & 4-Nation Tournament in Japan ????????#BringBackTheLove #BlackStars pic.twitter.com/WZufF3WFtC — Black Stars ???????? (@GhanaBlackstars) May 26, 2022 …
Read More »Afena-Gyan becomes first Ghanaian to win the maiden edition of the Conference League
Black Stars striker Felix Afena-Gyan became the first Ghanaian to win the maiden edition of the Conference League. Felix Afena-Gyan was involved in AS Roma’s journey to the final in the new competition created by UEFA. Jose Mourinho led AS Roma beat Dutch side Feyenoord 1-0 to win their first …
Read More »PHOTOS: Check out Asamoah Gyan’s GH¢150,000 customized Caveman watch
CEO of Caveman watches, Anthony Dzamefe, unveiled the first of three customised 24-Karat surgical steel watches from the globally endorsed brand at the launch of former Captain of the Ghana Black Stars, Asamoah Gyan’s book, ‘LEGYANDARY.’ The watch, which is the first of the three watches dubbed “Golden 3 Legacy”, …
Read More »Bjet Sports Consult Outdoors ‘Soccer Talent Hunt’ to unearth and groom footballers
A flagship programme to unearth and bring up footballers to the limelight from the grassroots spearheaded by Bjet Sports Consult has been launched in Accra, Ghana. Mrs Samira Abdul Ganiyu hinted that the recruitment is open to young talented footballers across the country who would have to through four stages …
Read More »Truth or a lie? : ‘Mfum atete net’ (Mfum the net breaker) the popular Ghanaian football tale
‘Mfum atete net’ (Mfum the net breaker) is one of the popular Ghanaian football tales. Up till today, many do not believe it happened because the story could not prove when, in what game, at what minute was the goal scored, in what competition, or against which team? These are …
Read More »What Kufuor said about nationality switches of Odoi, Tariq Lamptey, Eddie Nketiah, others
Former President, John Agyekum Kufuor has encouraged foreign-born players of Ghanaian descent to welcome the chance of playing for the Black Stars. The former President said that playing for Ghana could positively affect the career development of the players and urged them to consider playing for Ghana. Using Welbeck’s England career as an …
Read More »‘I love my country’ – Francis Amuzu reacts to rumours of rejecting Ghana for Belgium
RSC Anderlecht forward, Francis Amuzu has stressed that he has a massive love for Ghana and will never disrespect the country, the football association, or its amazing football fans. The player has made the comment after reports that he has opted to play for the Belgium national team instead of …
Read More »Mahama’s son, Asiedu Nketia’s nephew: Four Ghanaian footballers who are related to politicians
Politics and football are like siblings because they both need each other to survive, especially in our part of the world where politicians use the success of national football teams to score political power. Ghanaians like any other Africans are well aware of how politicians use football, particularly the Black …
Read More »Poliovirus found in drains in Tamale
The Noguchi Memorial Center for Medical Research has found the Poliovirus in samples of water scooped from some drains in the Sagnerigu Municipality and the Tamale Metropolis. The Deputy Northern Regional Director of Health in charge of Public Health, Dr. Hilarious Abiwu, disclosed this in an interview with GBC News …
Read More »The story of the French businessman who sold fake HIV story about Abedi Pele
Abedi Ayew Pele is famed for his incredible feat at French side Olympique Marseille. The African football icon won multiple league titles with Marseille in 1991 and 1992. Abedi Pele also won the UEFA Champions League in 1993 and according to experts, Abedi’s performance in that year is one of the …
Read More »Why Jose Mourinho bought sneakers for Ghana’s Afena-Gyan
One of the heart-warming stories of the 2021/2022 football season was the purchase of a pair of trainers by a coach for one of the young players in his team. The said coach bought the sneakers for the 18-year-old striker who had just scored his first brace for the club …
Read More »Ghana FA announce Black Stars technical team to steer affairs until December 2022
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced that coach Otto Addo will continue as the man in charge of the national team, the Black Stars. In addition, the football association in a statement today has disclosed that the Germany-trained tactician will have George Boateng and Didi Dramani as his two deputies. Meanwhile, former Brighton manager …
Read More »Tolon SHS fire: Students return to school, moved into temporary place
The Tolon District Assembly, District Education Directorate, and other stakeholders have partnered to provide temporary classrooms and accommodation to displaced students of Tolon Senior High School. The management of Tolon Senior High School last week directed over 600 students of the institution to return home following a fire that gutted …
Read More »Kofi Kordzi banned from Hearts of Oak first team
Accra Hearts of Oak have demoted striker Kofi Kordzi to the junior team for violating the terms of his contract. The Phobians have suspended Kofi Kordzi for featuring in a football match on May 14 without authorization from the club. He has however been suspended from the senior team for …
Read More »Good news for Ghana as England coach snubs Eddie Nketiah, Tariq Lamptey in latest call-up
Eddie Nketiah’s incredible form in the final round of the 2021/2022 Premier League season was not enough to earn him a place in the England squad for the upcoming international break. Nketiah has hit his best form for Arsenal, scoring five goals since February when he replaced ailing Alexandre Lacazette …
Read More »He is my uncle – Agyemang Badu reveals relationship with Asiedu Nketia
Former Black Stars midfielder, Emmanuel Agyemang Badu has lifted the lid on his relationship with the General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress, Johnson Asiedu Nketia. Agyemang Badu in an interview with Dan Kwak Yeboah TV said he does not only come from the same hometown as Asiedu Nketia but they also are …
Read More »VIDEO&PHOTOS: Accra floods: Kaneshie Polyclinic shutdown
The Kaneshie Polyclinic in the Okaikoi South District of the Greater Accra region has been shutdown following heavy downpour which started at midnight of Tuesday, May 24,2022. According to reports, the wall separating the Polyclinic and the Ga Mantse Palace got broken, which made way for the water to enter …
Read More »Four Ghanaian players who were abandoned by their fathers
Child neglect is a societal problem which occurs mostly when the parents split up. When there is a divorce, in most cases, the men tend to abandon their children leaving all responsibilities on the women. It happens in many societies and Ghana is no exception. Some Ghanaian players struggled …
Read More »It was really tough when I was released by Chelsea – Rak-Sakyi
Teenage English-born Ghanaian winger Jeserun Rak-Sakyi has recounted how he was let go by Chelsea after they West London club deemed him not good enough. The 19 year old says that it was very difficult as all he knew was Chelsea and all of a sudden he had been rejected …
Read More »Hearts of Oak demolish old head office to begin construction of a new edifice
Hearts of Oak is set to begin construction of a new club secretariat after demolishing the none building on Monday, May 23, 2022. The Ghana Premier League side in a Twitter post announced that their old secretariat has been pulled down to pave way for the erection of a new …
Read More »Atletico Madrid interested in signing Ghana’s Iddrisu Baba
Spanish giants Atletico Madrid have turned their attention to Ghana and Real Mallorca midfielder Iddrisu Baba after missing out on Olympique Marseille midfielder Boubacar Kamara. The 2-year-old Frenchman decided to join Aston Villa on a five year contract after departing the French giants on a free transfer. He was chased …
Read More »Two Ghanaian players named in top ten fastest footballers in the Bundesliga
Jeremie Frimpong and Alphonso Davies have made their way in the top ten fastest players in the German Bundesliga following the end of the 2021/22 season. Davies, who was born in Ghana before his family moved to Canada placed third with a speed of 36.37 km/h while Dutch-born Jeremie Frimpong …
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