Ghana’s Mohammed Kudus, has spoken on his club for West Ham United’s goals for the upcoming season. According to him, West Ham United will challenge for the top six and make an attempt to qualify for Europe. After participating in the Europa League the previous campaign, the Hammers ended up with 52 points in ninth place. The club fired David Moyes at the end of the season due to the inconsistent play. Speaking about their goals for the upcoming season, the Ghanaian international stated that they want to qualify for Europe and challenge for a top six finish. “As…
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The Black Stars will play Angola at Baba Yara Stadium to start their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign. The match was confirmed by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) on Tuesday. The game is scheduled to begin at 16:00 on Thursday, September 5, 2024. On Monday, September 9, 2024, the Black Stars will depart for Niger to play their second Group F match. The Black Stars are keen to continue their winning ways after their recent success, which included victory against Mali and the Central African Republic in back-to-back 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Ghana is grouped with Niger,…
Fisherfolks in Jamestown an indigenous Ga fishing community in Accra, have reported a bumper catch following the lifting of the prohibition on artisanal and inshore fleet fishing last week. The fishing prohibition for this year’s close season for inshore and artisanal fleets was lifted last week by the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development. In an effort to replenish Ghana’s fishery stock, which data indicate has been declining, the ministry and the Fisheries Commission instituted the fishing close season, which barred fishermen from fishing in the country’s seas for a month.
On Sunday, August 18, 2024, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will launch its 2024 manifesto. Takoradi, the capital of the Western Regional Area, will host the launch. NPP General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong has issued a statement today, Monday August 5, 2024 stating that an eleven-member committee has been formed to organize and carry out the launch ceremony. The committee will be chaired by Madam Oboshie Sai-Coffie, while Ms. Abena Asante will serve as secretary. Mr. Ndede Siah, Mr. Dennis Miracles Aboagye, Hon. Anthony Abayifa Karbo, Alhaji Haruna Mohammed, Hon. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Hon. Fati Abubakar, Dr. Antoinette Tsibo-Darko, Madam…
Renowned Actor Van Vicker, has responded to claims that he declined a part in the film “A Country Called Ghana” at the casting stage. Van Vicker explained the reasons for his absence from the movie in a recent interview on Hello FM. Van Vicker claims that Frank Gharbin, the film’s director, contacted him and showed interest in having him appear in the movie. A 30-day shoot was suggested by Frank Gharbin during the negotiating phase. Van Vicker proposed a 10-day shoot in place of the longer duration, explaining that he will be unable to commit to his academic obligations. He…
As the world grapples with the challenges of climate change, environmental degradation, and social inequality, the tourism industry has a critical role to play in promoting sustainable practices that benefit local communities and preserve our planet’s natural wonders. In this spirit, a group of tourism marketing students of the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UNIMAC IJ) by name “RoamRovers” have organized a sustainability tour to Afadjato and Wli waterfalls, two of Ghana’s most breathtaking natural attractions on Saturday 10th August 2024.This initiative aims to raise awareness about the importance of sustainable tourism and its positive impacts on local economies,…
Asante Kotoko coach Prosper Narteh Ogum has resumed training following a surgery to the joy of the players and supporters. Ogum had been away since June when the club stated that he had undergone an illness-related surgery. David Ocloo who is Prosper Nartey Ogum’s assistant has been leading the club since his absence. He lead the team to victory in the Democracy Cup, defeating Hearts of Oak 2-1. With Ogum’s return, the club is getting ready for the upcoming season, which begins on September 6. The players gave Ogum a hearty welcome back, as seen by the photos the team…
Vincent Sowah-Odotei, a board member of Accra Hearts of Oak has urged Hearts supporters to be patient while the team continues to execute player transfers. He stated this during an interview with ChannelOne Sports on the eve of a brief ceremony to hand over the newly constructed Phobia House to the club. Togbe Afede XIV, Chairman of the Hearts Executive Board, joined the club’s dignitaries on a tour of the building and accepted the official handover documents. “Remember that the transfer period is a marathon, not a sprint.” The transfer period has not yet concluded, but we believe we are…
Ghanaian defender Emmanuel Ankrah has joined FA Cup winners Nsoatreman FC ahead of the start of the new season. The centre-back, who was on the radar of Asante Kotoko and Young Apostle, decided to join Nsoatreman FC after reaching an agreement with the club. He joins them from Bofoakwa Tano, who were relegated at the end of the previous season. Despite their relegation, the 19-year-old stood out in both the league and the FA Cup, helping the Sunyani-based team reach the Cup final. The defender is expected to be crucial to the team’s success in both local and African competitions…
Former Black Stars footballer Charles Taylor has strongly criticised Ghana’s Sports Minister, Honourable Mustapha Yusif, for failing to maintain the country’s stadiums. Charles Taylor voiced displeasure and disappointment with the existing quality of Ghana’s stadiums especially until recent public criticism. According to Charles Taylor, the recent attempt to repair deteriorating stadiums in the country is not a compelling argument to keep the existing government, which selected him as Sports Minister. “Six months to elections and they are now coming to fix stadiums. This will not change our mind from deposing them from government. He [Mustapha Yusif] is the worst sports…