The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially ordered a replay of the 2025 AFCON Qualifier match between Cameroon and Kenya following an extensive investigation into allegations of match-fixing. The decision comes after FIFA’s Integrity and Compliance Unit, in collaboration with CAF and global sports integrity agencies, found credible evidence suggesting irregularities in the match played on October 16, 2024, in Yaoundé. According to a statement released by CAF, forensic analysis of match footage and intelligence reports from monitoring agencies identified possible instances of match manipulation involving multiple individuals. Among those under scrutiny is Kenyan goalkeeper Patrick Matasi, whose actions…
Author: Kofi Dekye Acquaye
United States President Donald Trump has confirmed that his administration’s upcoming reciprocal tariffs will apply to “all countries,” dismissing earlier speculation that only select economies with significant trade imbalances would be affected. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday, Trump stated that the long-awaited tariff announcement, scheduled for April 2, would begin with all trading partners. “You’d start with all countries,” Trump said. “Essentially, all of the countries that we’re talking about.” Despite Trump’s recent assurance that the tariffs would be “very lenient” and “surprising,” the lack of clarity surrounding the new trade measures has led to unease…
French Ligue 1 side Stade Rennaise has announce the contract extension of Ghanaian defender Alidu Seidu until 2029. The defender is currently nursing an injury which have kept him off from playing for both the national team and his club. Though the defender is out injured but his club has extended his contract to prove how he is valued by the club. The injury Alidu sustained has kept him from representing for the Black Stars in the World Cup Qualifier campaign. So far the Ghanaian international has played 26 matches for the Red and Black since his arrival on January…
The Western Regional Minister, Hon. Joseph Nelson, has inaugurated a 10-member Anti-Market Fire Committee to assess fire risks in markets across the region, with a special focus on those in Sekondi-Takoradi. The committee has been given ten days to evaluate the state of markets, identify fire threats, and propose practical recommendations to help prevent future outbreaks. Chaired by the Western Regional Fire Officer, DCGO II D.A. Darko, the committee includes key stakeholders such as the Regional Security Liaison Officer, Brigadier General (Rtd.) Musah Whajah; Takoradi Market Queen, Veronica Arthur; Public Relations Officer for the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly (STMA, John Laste;…
Premier League clubs have agreed on the 2025 summer transfer window dates following a shareholders’ meeting in central London. The window will open early between Sunday June 1 and Tuesday June 10 due to an exceptional registration period for the expanded Club World Cup. It will then open again on Monday June 16 until Deadline Day on Monday September 1.
UEFA is set to ban four Real Madrid players from playing in the Champions League finals due to improper actions during their encounter with Atletico Madrid. The players who could be banned include Rüdiger, Mbappé, Vinicius and Ceballos, and It could be a big blow for Real Madrid as they could miss the game against Arsenal. According to sources, Atletico Madrid have sent four different videos to UEFA as it stands now and the videos comprises of the actions of Rüdiger, Mbappe, Vinicius and Ceballos after the penalty shoot-out win. The news could be a good omen for Arsenal who…
The Confederation of African Football (“CAF”) has awarded the Egyptian Football Association (“EFA”) & Egyptian Government the rights to host the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations 2025. This is subsequent to CAF having been informed by the Ivorian football body and the Government of Côte d’Ivoire that due to unforeseen circumstances, they are unable to host the tournament. The opening March will be played on April 27, 2025 and the final is scheduled to be played on May 18, 2025.
Scottish Premier League club, Ross County Football Club have officially announced a two year contract extension of Ghana goalkeeper, Jordan Amissah until 2027. The 23 year old shot stopper has made 12 appearances for the club so far this season, keeping 4 clean sheets along the way. Manager, Don Cowie added, ‘We are delighted that Jordi has extended his stay at the club by signing a new deal. He has been a great addition to the group since joining in December and has given us excellent competition in the goalkeeping area.’ Amissah is eligible to play for Ghana Black Stars…
Former GFA Board Member Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe has reiterated his desire for Ghana Black Stars coach Otto Addo to widen his horizon to all the league venues in Ghana to scout quality players for the Black Stars. This urgency call came after the coach gave Benjamin Asare his debut as Black Stars goalie. The only local player fielded in Ghana’s two wins in World Cup qualifiers. Asare proved and exhibited the reason why the former football administrator is calling for inclusion of more local players and the coach can only identify quality player if he is able to scout nationwide.…
Mohammed Huzeinu, 21, has been sentenced to 100 days in prison by an Accra District Court for invading the pitch during Ghana’s match against Chad at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday, March 21, 2025. Huzeinu’s actions disrupted the game, an offense that has potential financial consequences for the Association (GFA), as the Association is likely to be fined whenever such incidents occur. Pitch invasions are considered a serious breach of security and disrupt the smooth running of games. The sentencing serves as a strong warning to fans to respect stadium regulations and maintain order during matches. The FA has…