The Management University of Ghana Medical Centre has today announced the completion of phase II of its Centre. The CEO of the facility Dr. Darius Osei said the UGMC housed three main focal areas; a 1000 bed clinical services section, a Medical Training and Simulation Centre and a Medical and …
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Disregard malicious report saying Kotoko CEO feels big to call me – Samuel Inkoom
Former Asante Kotoko and Black Stars defender Samuel Inkoom has issued a disclaimer about a purported interview he granted claiming that the Kotoko CEO feels big to call him that is why he is heading towards Hearts of Oak. Some media houses are circulating quoted purported to have come from the 32 …
Read More »ECG disconnects power supply to Accra Sports Stadium over ¢508k debt
Officials of the Electricity Company of Ghana have reportedly disconnected the Accra Sports Stadium from the national grid. The exercise was undertaken by the National Task Force of ECG due to the heavy indebtedness of the stadium management to a tune of GH¢508,000 for power supplied to the stadium for …
Read More »Are the Black Stars players ghosts? – Songo quizzes GFA over delay of Black Stars squad release
Ghanaian Sports Journalist, Patrick Osei Agyemang ‘Countryman Songo’, has descended on the Ghana Football Association(GFA) over the delay in releasing the Black Stars squad to face Nigeria later in March 2022. The Super Eagles have already announced a 25-man star-starred squad for the FIFA World Cup playoff tie. But, Ghana are yet …
Read More »Kwesi Nyantakyi to save Ghana against Nigeria petition?
Former President of the Ghana Football Association, Kwesi Nyantakyi could save Ghana from playing the first leg of its World Cup play-off against Nigeria at a neutral venue. This is after government engaged Kwesi Nyantakyi to use his contacts at CAF and FIFA to make certain decisions in Ghana’s favor. The development comes after …
Read More »Cape Coast Sports Stadium almost ready to host Nigeria – NSA
The National Sports Authority(NSA) have said the Cape Coast Sports Stadium is almost ready to host Ghana’s FIFA World Cup playoffs first leg against Nigeria. Doubts have been cast over the venue being fixed in time to host the match after staging Ghana’s 65th independence day celebration at the stadium. …
Read More »VIDEO: Mood at UEW after two students were killed in an accident at Asuboi
Students of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), are in black and red clothes to mourn their colleagues who died in Asuboi accident over the weekend. Some of the students, who spoke to Adom News, expressed their emotions after the news broke. The accident, which occurred on Sunday morning, reportedly claimed the lives …
Read More »6 African foods believed to increase chances of having twins
In many African societies, African foods are respected whilst having large numbers of children tend to be a struggle. Nevertheless, the arrival of twins is often received with so much joy by families who regard it as a blessing. Twins, the birth of two offspring from the same pregnancy, is …
Read More »Accra Psychiatric Hospital not sold – Health Minister
The Health Minister, Kwaku Agyeman-Manu has dismissed a Herald newspaper report that the Accra Psychiatric Hospital has been sold. The newspaper in its reportage on Monday, March 14, indicated that the government has sold the Psychiatric hospital to some private investors. “This follows a durbar held by the Management of the hospital …
Read More »Nigeria vs Ghana: FIFA changes officials for World Cup playoff clash, referees maintained
Football’s World governing body, FIFA has made last minute changes to officials for the World Cup playoffs between Ghana and Nigeria later this month. Moroccan referee Rédouane Jiyed has been maintained as the official for the match and will be assisted by compatriots Lahsen Azgaou (as assistant referee 1), Mostafa …
Read More »Ghana-Nigeria Combined XI: Vincent Enyeama vs Robert Mensah
Ahead of next week’s World Cup qualifying double header between Nigeria and Ghana, GOAL Africa are picking our dream combined XI between these two West African heavyweights. Both the Super Eagles and the Black Stars have storied histories in continental and global competition, and our shortlist for this combined Dream Team was …
Read More »NAGRAT takes on Gov’t for demanding rent from teachers occupying State bungalows
The President of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), Angel Carbornu has strongly condemned the government’s decision to deduct 10 percent of the salaries of teachers and staff of senior high schools occupying government bungalows. Mr. Carbornu argued that the planned deduction is unfair to teachers, given the meagre …
Read More »Four students died, not nine – UEW SRC
The Student Representative Council (SRC) of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), has said that four of its students lost their lives in the road accident at Asuboi and not nine as reported early. In a Neat FM interview monitored by GhanaWeb, the Public Relations Officer of the SRC, Shadrach …
Read More »Hearts pay Muntari GH¢1 monthly
It has emerged that ex-Black Stars winger, Sulley Muntari, is paid just GH¢1 each month for playing for Accra Hearts of Oak, making him the lowest earning player in the league. Muntari’s return to domestic football last month was, perhaps, the biggest transfer coups by Hearts for a high-profile who …
Read More »Orlando Pirates coach ‘surprised’ Ghana invited Richard Ofori for Nigeria game
Orlando Pirates coach Mandla Ncikazi, has confirmed rumours that the club’s goalie Richard Ofori has been called to the Black Stars for the forthcoming World cup playoff. Ofori made his long-awaited injury return on Sunday, March 13, 2022, in Pirates 3-0 win over Royal Leopards. After the match, the manager revealed that he was …
Read More »Word Cup playoffs: Confusion over venue for Ghana vs Nigeria match
The uncertainty surrounding Ghana’s game against the Super Eagles on March 25, 2020, has been heightened with a reported change in the venue for the game. Speculations have been rife that the Ghana Football Association are being compelled to find a new venue for the game after the Federation of …
Read More »Be bold and drop Jordan Ayew – Otto Addo told
Former Ghana international, Frimpong Manso has challenged interim Black Stars coach, Otto Addo to drop Jordan Ayew ahead of the 2022 World Cup playoff games against Nigeria. The Crystal Palace forward has struggled to find the back of the net for both club and country. According to the Asokwa Deportivo …
Read More »Late twist as Mohammed Salisu rejects Black Stars call up again – Report
Southampton defender, Mohammed Salisu has reportedly declined Black Stars call up to play against Nigeria in the FIFA World Cup playoffs. Reports claim that Salisu who initially accepted the invite has had a change of mind and will not be part of the soon-to-be-announced squad to face the Super Eagles. His decision is said …
Read More »Asuboi accident: Two students confirmed dead, two others unaccounted for – UEW
The University of Education Winneba (UEW) has confirmed two of its students have died from the Asuboi accident that occurred on Sunday dawn contrary to reports that nine students died. According to the university, two other students cannot be accounted for. The university is, however, investigating to find the whereabouts …
Read More »Five reasons Nigeria should be scared of Ghana
Every Nigerian could have said with his chest out that Ghana would be no match for the Super Eagles at the time of the World Cup playoffs draw. But now, the tie looks more open and Nigeria head coach, Augustine Eguavoen will be scratching his head and thinking deep on …
Read More »Teachers ordered to pay rent for occupying gov’t bungalows
The Ghana Education Service in the Western Region has served notice to teachers in the area to brace up for a 10 per cent deduction from their salaries for occupying government bungalows. In a letter sighted by Starrfm.com.gh, the Director of Education in the Western Region, Mrs. Felicia Agyeibea Okai referred …
Read More »Highlights: Asante Kotoko beat Bibiani Gold Stars 5-0 in Kumasi
Asante Kotoko maintained their hold on the summit of the Ghana Premier League after cruising to a resounding 5-0 victory against Bibiani Gold Stars on Sunday, March 13, 2022. The Porcupine Warriors had failed to score in midweek against Bechem United but found the net twice before the 35th-minute mark against …
Read More »Ghana vs Nigeria World Cup qualifier could be moved to Kumasi
Ghana’s 2022 FIFA World Cup playoff qualifying first leg tie against Nigeria this month could be played in Kumasi instead of Cape Coast. This was after a team of CAF officials inspected the Baba Yara Stadium in the Ashanti Regional capital on Sunday. There have been complaints about the pitch …
Read More »WATCH: Match report: Mfegue gets brace as Kotoko tear Bibiani Gold Stars apart in Kumasi
2021/2022 Ghana Premier League leaders Asante Kotoko returned to winning ways in style as they thumped Bibiani Gold Stars 5-0 on Sunday, March 13, 2022. The Week 20 game at the Baba Yara Stadium started on a bright note for Kotoko as they took the lead through George Mfegue. The Cameroonian striker …
Read More »Cost of medicines to go down after removal of VAT on pharmaceutical products – Govt
The government earlier this week announced the removal of the Value Added Tax (VAT) on pharmaceutical ingredients in Ghana. Similarly, the VAT on selected finished pharmaceutical products have also been removed. This is to ensure that the cost of medicines in Ghana is reduced, the government said. “Government removes VAT …
Read More »KNUST students to study Kofi Kinaata’s ‘Things Fall Apart’
Management of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has authorised Takoradi-based rapper, Kofi Kinaata‘s Things Fall Apart song to be studied in the school. Effective the first semester of the 2021/2022 academic year, level 200 students of the English department will take it up. This was announced on the Twitter page of Voice …
Read More »Government committed to expanding school infrastructure – Bawumia
Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia says the Government will continue to motivate teachers and expand school infrastructure to achieve the best outcomes in the education sector. He said interventions like the School Feeding Programme, the Free Senior High School (SHS), the focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and Technical, Vocational and …
Read More »Watch how Mohamed Salah scored Liverpool’s 2,000th league goal
Egyptian international Mohamed Salah achieved another feat in Liverpool’s history books when he scored the club’s 2,000th goal in the Premier League. Salah tucked a left footed penalty in Liverpool’s 2 – 0 win against Brighton on Saturday with Luis Diaz getting the other goal. The victory was the Reds …
Read More »807 official goals: Cristiano Ronaldo becomes highest scorer in football history
World Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo powered Manchester United back into the top four with a hat-trick against Tottenham — writing his name into the history books in the process as football’s all-time leading goalscorer. The Portuguese superstar, 37, opened the scoring at Old Trafford after just 12 minutes with a …
Read More »MTN FA Cup: Dates and venues for Round of 16 matches announced
The games are scheduled for Saturday 26 & Sunday 27, March, 2022 On Saturday, March 26, Tamale City will welcome Young Apostles to the Aliu Mahama Stadium while Legon Cities host Dreams FC in an all-Premier League tie at the Accra Sports Stadium. Six other fixtures will be played the …
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