Professor Joseph Kwame Mintah has been named the new Technical Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), succeeding Bernhard Lippert, who resigned from the position after serving in it for four years. Professor Mintah, who was formerly the Head of Coaching Education at the FA’s Technical Directorate, brings a wealth of knowledge and proficiency in football development to the role. He has shown during his time there a great commitment to developing talent at all levels of the sport, from amateur to professional. The FA’s coaching programs have significantly improved under his direction, giving coaches the knowledge and abilities they…
Author: Kelvin Papa Sackey
Ghana Premier League giants Kumasi Asante has announced that Abdul Fatawu Safiu’s contract has been terminated. The player’s contract was terminated for medical reasons, as the team has announced in a statement. The player will not be able to play for sometime, according to the management, who stated that it had performed a number of medical examinations. The clubs statement on the termination of Safiu’s contract reads “Asante Kotoko can confirm that it has relieved forward, Abdul Fatawu Safiu due to medical reasons.Asante Kotoko entered into an employment contract with the player in order to meet registration deadlines as…
One year has passed since the gifted Ghanaian football player Christian Atsu Twasam’s departure. About two weeks after the earthquake in Turkey on February 6, 2023, the famous football player was discovered dead beneath the debris of his house. Before a second earthquake of comparable magnitude struck hours later, affecting an area of 140,000 square miles spanning southern Turkey and Syria and killing at least 60,000 people, Atsu was living in one of the apartments that collapsed. The 31-year-old athlete, who was formerly a player for Hatayspor, had a distinguished career, appearing for Porto, Chelsea, and Newcastle United. Notably, just…
Former Ghana international Laryea Kingston, has stated that he is ready and willing to take on the coaching position for the Black Stars. Following Chris Hughton’s departure due to the senior national team’s underwhelming performance at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, the Ghana Football Association is actively looking for a replacement coach. In reaction, the Football Association’s Executive Council has formed a five-person committee to appoint a qualified coach. Kingston has stated that he is prepared to assume the role of Black Stars coach. He highlighted his readiness for the position by stressing his acquaintance…
The final funeral ceremonies for late Ghanaian football player Raphael Dwamena, who died in Albania, are set to take place at the Adjirigano Astro Turf in Accra on Friday, February 16, 2024. The 28-year-old, who had a heart attack decided to take out his defibrillator in 2022. On November 11, 2023, he unfortunately passed away after a cardiac failure during a game I. the Albanian league. His mortal remains arrived in Ghana on November 17th, 2023. Popularly known for his skill, Dwamena made his debut for Ghana’s Black Stars against Ethiopia on June 11, 2017.
Ghanaian local Coach Michael Osei, has formally entered the race for the vacant Black Stars coaching job upon submitting his application. The Ghana Football Association decided to sever ties with former coach Chris Hughton, because of the national team’s lackluster performance in Ivory Coast during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, where they were unable to advance from Group B. Osei, who manages Bibiani Goldstars is eager to take over as manager of Ghana’s top team.He stressed the necessity for a strategic approach to handle the team’s current situation. “Let’s just put aside winning the AFCON for now.Instead, let’s consider…
A number of sports journalists in Ghana have secured a police permit to hold a nationwide protest against the Sports Ministry and the Ghana Football Association. These individuals have been triggered by Ghana’s underwhelming performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Ghana was eliminated with just two points after a loss to Cape Verde and consecutive 2-2 draws with Egypt and Cape Verde. Among the notable journalists leading this protest is Saddick Adams, (often referred to as “Sports Obama”). Along with Veronica Commey, Patrick Osei Agyemang, also known as “Countryman Songo,” is involved. Odiahenkan, Nana Yaw Kesse, and other…
The year is 2024, the Black Stars of Ghana have been kicked out of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) at the group stage for the second consecutive time. It means the 42-year wait for an AFCON title have been extended. For how long? This is the question on the lips of Ghanaians who are also questioning the overly continuous investment in the team. Sports enthusiasts, politicians, entertainment stars, and people from all walks of life are disgruntled. In 1913, Ohene Djan, Ghana’s first Sports Minister was born. The Black Stars would then be formed year after the country’s independence…
Argentina, the 2022 FIFA World Champions, will not play Ghana in an international friendly in March of this year, despite numerous media reports to the contrary. The world champions had scheduled two games, including the friendly match, to be played in China. According to reports, Argentina has replaced Ghana with fierce rival Nigeria and the four-time African champions Cote D’Ivoire as friendly opponents in China. Nigeria and Cote D’Ivoire have both advanced to the 2023 AFCON quarterfinals, where they will face Angola and the victor of the Mali vs. Burkina Faso match, respectively. On the other hand Ghana failed to…
After nearly an hour of deliberation, a jury consisting of seven members returned the judgments today, January 29, 2024, ending the case that had been pending before the court since 2018 where Major Mahama was lynched while performing his duties at Denkyira-Obuasi in the Central Region. In order to aid the jury in making a decision, the judge had previously summarized the testimony provided by the defense and prosecution. Twelve of the fourteen defendants on trial for Major Mahama’s murder have been found guilty of murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and aiding and abetting murder. The jury in the case…