Ghanaian Chef Smith’s declaration that he has broken the record for the longest cooking marathon has drawn a lot of criticism. Guinness World Records have revealed in an official statement that it never received an application from Chef Smith on the effort to break the record. Chef Smith announced his record-breaking achievement at a press conference held at the La Palm Beach Hotel on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. GWR, however, stated that it is not aware of any application or attempt of that kind from the Ghanaian chef. The information was corrected by Guinness World Records Limited’s PR manager, Madalyn…
Author: Kelvin Papa Sackey
World Sports Journalists Day was created by the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) on July 2 to honour the day the organisation was founded in 1994 during the Summer Olympics in Paris. This day is set aside to commemorate the exceptional contributions made by sports writers. Numerous sports media professionals have received honours for their achievements on this unique day over the years. World Sports Journalist Day is observed annually on July 2, 2024. Sports is becoming a very important job route. ‘Sports journalism’ is a popular career path for many with a keen interest in and intense enthusiasm for…
Ghana Premier League giants Accra Hearts Of Oak had the poorest of seasonal performances last season as things went all the way to the last day of the season before the Phobians secured a place in the Ghana Premier League. The conditions surrounding their 3-2 victory over Bechem United as their last match of the season was more or less an embarrassing one. Bechem United conceded poor goals. However, Hearts of Oak’s problems go beyond that. With just 27 points earned during the season, the Phobians were the second-worst home team performer. They were far worse away from home, having…
Ghanaian airline Goldstar Air will use innovative plans to promote the country’s creative arts and culture for economic development. It will create over one hundred thousand direct jobs and over one million indirect jobs. The airline seeks to stimulate increased trade volume, investment, and business activities in the country. This initiative marks a new direction in supporting local businesses and forms part of our broader strategy for economic transformation in Ghana. Goldstar Air, the wings of Ghana, aims to accelerate the country’s economic growth by leveraging creative arts and culture to boost Ghana’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This will…
The first President of Ghana, Kwame Nkrumah’s first son Dr. Francis Nkrumah, has passed on at the age of 89. Author and editor Vijay Prashad announced the news of his passing on X, writing, “Dr. Francis Nkrumah (1935–2024) has just passed away.” Dr. Nkrumah gained the respect of both his patients and colleagues for dedicating his life to paediatric care and scientific research. Even after his father was overthrown in a coup in 1966, Dr. Nkrumah stayed in Ghana and made a major contribution to the country’s healthcare system. He was the past director of Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical…
The Ghana Football Association has launched a bidding process for official television broadcast rights holders to submit bids following the termination of the partnership deal with StarTimes. The deal with StarTimes lasted for four years with exclusive rights under a $5.25 million deal inked in 2020. Notwithstanding the amicable parting agreement between the parties, the reasons for the contract termination are still unknown. Premier League and FA Cup matches were among the big football matches in Ghana that StarTimes covered. Additionally, they created highlights of games from the Women’s Premier League, Division One League, and Women’s FA Cup games. The…
Eric Alagidede, general manager of Nsoatreman FC, believes his club is not under any pressure as they get ready for their CAF Confederation Cup campaign. After winning their first FA Cup title on Sunday at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium thanks to a thrilling penalty shootout victory over Bofoakwa Tano, the Ghana Premier League team has earned the right to represent the nation in the continental competition. Mr. Alagidede stated in an interview that their goal is to improve their team and perform well in Africa in order to leave a lasting impression. “We will improve the team for…
In an exciting development for European football, Emmanuel Agyeman, a promising talent from Ghana, has signed a one-year permanent transfer with FK Babrungas Plungė in Lithuania. This deal, which includes an option for extension, marks a significant milestone in Agyeman’s burgeoning career as he departs from Nations FC in the Ghana Premier League. Born on April 5, 2004, the 20-year-old Emmanuel Agyeman has been making waves in the football world with his impressive performances and innate skill on the field. Known for his agility, strategic thinking, and relentless drive, Agyeman has quickly become a player to watch. His journey from…
Bashiru Hayford, the coach of Hearts of Lions, has expressed his dissatisfaction with the lack of recognition he has received despite his brilliant coaching career. In the recently concluded Ghana Premier League season, the former Asante Kotoko trainer helped Hearts of Lions avoid relegation on the last day of play. He took over the Kpando-based club halfway through the season and guided the team to stay in the top division at the end of it. Despite his extensive coaching background, the seasoned coach maintains that his knowledge of the game and expertise is not being utilised by the nation. Bashiru…
The Black Stars of Ghana have jumped from 68th to 64th in the most recent FIFA rankings but, are still ranked 12th in Africa. With a halt to their seven-game losing run earlier in June, this upward shift in the rankings is the Black Stars’ first rise in a long time. Their incredible comeback victory over Mali on June 6 in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers marked the start of their return. Ghana won 2-1 thanks to goals from Jordan Ayew and Ernest Nuamah in the second half. Ghana then secured a 4-3 victory against the Central…