Following surgery for a knee injury he acquired during a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier match against Angola, Ghana forward Abdul Fatawu Issahaku is anticipated to miss the remainder of the 2024/2025 campaign. After suffering from knee pain at halftime, Fatawu was withdrawn. The Leicester City star has “significant issues with his knee,” according to the Ghana Football Association (GFA), which is why he was left out of Ghana’s second match against Niger. The 20-year-old announced his successful surgery on Instagram, writing: “All glory be to Almighty Allah. My surgery was successful, and I just want to tell…
Author: Kelvin Papa Sackey
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has strongly condemned recent remarks on former President John Agyekum Kufuor made by Dela Edem, a member of its National Communications Team and former President John Mahama’s adviser. This follows the party’s quick responses to a widely shared video that showed Mr. Edem making derogatory comments about Mr. Kufuor. The NDC publicly denounced Mr. Edem’s remarks as “unsavoury and distasteful” in a press release issued on Sunday, November 17. The NDC does not tolerate any disrespect for elder statesmen, regardless of their political affiliations, according to the statement, which was signed by Sammy Gyamfi, the…
The Black Stars’ 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign came to a disappointing end with a 2-1 loss to Niger. Already missing out on qualification, Ghana played with a seemingly inexperienced side more quiet a number of local based players. Niger scored the first goal through a corner when Badamassi connected with the ball. Jerry Afriyie who made his debut as a substitute scored on the 67th minute to equalize for Ghana. However, Niger regained the lead in stoppage time to secure a crucial victory. A missed penalty by Mohammed Kudus in the dying minutes of the game…
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council is set to convene on Wednesday to discuss the Black Stars’ failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The meeting will also address the future of head coach Otto Addo. The Black Stars’ disappointing performance in the qualifiers has sparked widespread criticism and calls for change. The GFA’s decision-making body will assess the factors that led to the team’s failure and determine the necessary steps to improve the national team’s performance in future competitions. Addo’s future as head coach is uncertain, with many fans and pundits questioning his ability…
International airline Goldstar Air, the Wings of Ghana, and Belly of America is ready to take off in 2025, bringing a new era of air travel to Ghana and beyond. With our 24-hour service, commitment to excellence, and focus on economic impact and sustainability, the airline is set to become a leader in the aviation industry. The airline will serve Ghana and the rest of the world with our 24-hour service expertise to grow and enhance the economy. As the airline prepares for a successful takeoff, it invites travelers and partners to join in this exciting journey, promising a bright…
Prosper Ogum, Asante Kotoko’s head coach, has vowed to turn around the team’s poor run of form following their fourth consecutive loss of the season against Nations FC on Sunday. The Porcupine Warriors, who were previously considered title contenders, have failed to find their groove in recent weeks, with injuries and defensive mistakes adding to their woes. In the most recent defeat, Kotoko custodian Mohamed Camara was at fault for both of Nations FC’s goals. The first occurred after Camara mistimed an aerial ball, allowing Nafiu Sulemana of Nations FC to score from close range. The second goal followed a…
B5 Plus Ltd has once again demonstrated its commitment to excellence and its leadership in Ghana’s manufacturing sector. The company was honored at the prestigious 21st Edition of the Ghana Club 100 Awards, a platform that recognizes the top 100 companies driving Ghana’s economic growth. B5 Plus achieved the impressive rank of 18th overall among Ghana’s top 100 companies and clinched the 2nd spot in the manufacturing sector. The Ghana Club 100 (GC 100) awards are organized annually by the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC). They highlight companies that have excelled in performance, innovation, and contributions to the country’s economy.…
The Philippines issued its highest storm alert and evacuated thousands of people on Thursday, 14th November, 2024 as Super Typhoon Ofel barrelled towards it’s disaster prone north. The winds surged of up to 180 kilometers an hour. Ofel is expected to smash onto the main island of Luzon in the afternoon local time — the fifth storm to threaten the country in just three weeks. The brutal wave of weather disturbances has already killed 159 people and prompted the United Nations to request $32.9 million in aid for the worst affected regions. The national weather agency said the winds could…
In Ghana’s crucial AFCON qualifying match against Angola, the Black Stars were in a must-win situation to keep their hopes of qualifying for AFCON 2025 alive, especially after Sudan’s 4-0 defeat to Niger gave them a boost. The match began with Ghana making a positive start, as Jordan Ayew scored a brilliant free kick in the 18th minute, putting Ghana 1-0 up. It had been a fairly balanced contest up to that point, with both teams creating opportunities. However, Angola responded in the second half, equalizing the score and ultimately preventing Ghana from securing the crucial win they needed. With…
Coach Otto Addo has named his starting eleven for the crucial AFCON Qualifier against Angola. Despite some key withdrawals the squad looks formidable with a blend of youth and experience. Below is the line up The team is eager to secure positive results in the upcoming matches and hope that they can qualify. Ghana will play Angola at 7pm in an attempt to exact retribution for the loss at the Reverse Future in Kumasi. Later, on November 19, they will play their final match at the Accra Sports Stadium against Niger. In order for the four-time champions to have a…