Mr Herbert Mensah, President of Ghana Rugby has made an emotional eulogy of his late friend and Journalist Komla Afeke Dumor who died on 18 January 2014. The Ghanaian journalist who worked for BBC World News and was the main presenter of its programme Focus on Africa died exactly 10 years ago today and Herbert Mensah who the late Komla Dumor’s role model has remembered him and urged all Ghanaians to emulate him. In an emotional message Herbert Mensah talked of how good a leader he was and his love for humanity. According to him he was a true servant…
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Black Stars forward Jordan Ayew says in an effort to return to winning ways at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Cote D’Ivoire, the team will give their best against the Egyptian Pharaohs. Ghana’s opening match against Cape Verde ended in a loss, which sparked a fierce backlash among Black Stars supporters who vented their dissatisfaction. Ayew claims that everyone in the camp is aware of how important the game against Egypt is, and that they will need to exert force and aggression on the field of play. “Tomorrow is a big day, and we know what it means…
Dr. Joyce Akumaa Dongotey-Padi, also referred to as Akumaa Mama Zimbi, has generated a lot of controversies with her recent appearance. The media star and relationship counselor made the decision to temporarily part with her enormous headpiece. But without her well-known hat, she looked strange, and her followers went crazy. She was giggling uncontrollably and without her well-known headpiece in a video she posted on social media Speaking about her well-known headpiece, Akumaa Mama Zimbi in an interview a few years ago, revealed the mystery around her headpiece. “I have realised that it’s the headgear that people recognise me with,…
In response to an incident between coach Chris Hughton and a supporter following the team’s opening loss against Cape Verde at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has stepped up security for the Black Stars. The GFA has confirmed that Hughton was only involved in a verbal argument with the fan who reportedly assaulted him when the team returned to their hotel. Hughton has received the association’s full support and assurance that action will be taken to stop future occurrences of this kind. GFA spokesperson Henry Asante Twum says in the wake…
Ghanaian striker Hafiz Konkoni has left Yanga to join Dogan Tûrk Birligi on loan until the end of the current season. Hafiz konkoni signed for Young Africans in July last year from Bechem United but so far, things have not gone his way. Hence, the decision to make a loan move to Dogan Tûrk Birligi a club in Cyprus. In five games, Hafiz Wontah Konkoni scored one goal for Young Africans in the CAF Champions League. Hafiz Konkoni will be hoping to find his form as he joins his new club while he looks forward to joining his mother club…
Abdul Fatawu Safiu has sealed his return to Asante Kotoko for the second round of the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League. Safiu has had a successful medical examination which was a key step toward his reunification with Kotoko. After a two-year contract was signed, Safiu’s medical procedures were finished, formally confirming his commitment to the Porcupines. He will soon return to Kumasi this weekend to begin training with the Porcupines. The 29-year-old forward, who has been without a club since splitting with Iraqi team Al-Sinaa SC in June 2023, returns to Kotoko with his experience and goal-scoring ability. Safiu demonstrated his…
The porcupine Warriors, Asante Kotoko have confirmed the signing of Nsoatreman FC right back Emmanuel Kotei on a permanent deal. The talented defender will help Kotoko ensure that there is solidity at the back. To challenge for the title Asante Kotoko will need quality players that can play to the intensity of the club and the former Nsoatreman player is one of the players identified by the technical team. Asante Kotoko are currently 3rd on the league table after 17 matches.
One member of the Ghanaian supporters group in Abidjan attacked Chris Hughton at the team’s hotel after Ghana’s 2- loss to Cape Verde. The coach was reportedly attacked, but fortunately, a few Ghanaian diplomats there intervened. The unidentified suspect was turned over to the Cote d’Ivoire police while Chris Hughton was being moved to safety. The cops are in charge of him and will determine the best course of action. Coach Chris Hughton, in the meantime, has expressed dissatisfaction following Ghana’s loss to Cape Verde. The coach is optimistic that his team can get enough points from the remaining Group…
The Black Stars of Ghana lost to Cape Verde in round 1 of Group B at the Houphouet-Boigny Stadium by 2 goals to 1. The Blue Sharks of Cape Verde took the lead in the first half through Monteiro who seized the opportunity of finishing of a left footed strike after an earlier save by Black Stars shot stopper Richard Ofori. The Blue Sharks went on to have the better share of ball possession and momentum making the game an uneasy one for the Black Stars throughout the first half. The scoreline at halftime ended 1-0 in favour of Cape…
The Black Princesses set out for Senegal on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, with the goal of securing a spot in the U-20 World Cup. On Saturday, January 13, 2024, the Black Princesses and the Teranga Lionesses of Senegal played the first leg of the last qualifying round. The Black Princesses of Ghana have have a significant advantage in their quest to play in the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup of 2024 after defeating Senegal 2-0 in the first leg of the final qualifiers. For the eighth time in a row, the Black Princesses are attempting to secure a spot in…