Former GHALCA chairman, Kudjoe Fianoo has again reiterated his displeasure and grievances about the state of the national team the Black Stars, player selection and the retention of head coach Otto Addo. The coach has recently come under intense scrutiny, pressure and criticism after Black Stars horrible and abysmal display to miss the AFCON. To Mr Fianoo, the problem started from Cameroon, citing the longevity of the problem as he asked whether it is the problem of the coaches or the players. The former GHALCA Boss was also baffled that GFA retained Otto Addo after failing woefully to qualify the…
Author: Kofi Dekye Acquaye
Owner of Skyy FC, Wilson Arthur has revealed a thought provoking issue regarding refereeing in the local league. The media magnate disclosed that referees in our local league are put under spells which is why they mostly come under pressure. The spells also distort them to take bribes. He said it is not always the referees but the players and coaches as well. Mr. Arthur said he witnessed such incident where a spell was cast during a match in which he was the victim. He said, “Referees are always put under a spell. The referees are worked on, and the…
West Ham manager Graham Potter has expressed his satisfaction about the improved work ethic of Ghanaian forward Mohammed Kudus. The Black Stars talismanic player was in superb form during their encounter with Arsenals. He was decisive with his surging runs as he tormented the Gunners defenders especially Myles Skelly as he was shown a straight red card after VAR intervention. He denied Kudus of a goal scoring opportunity. After the game Graham Potter said about the forward. “He [Mohammed Kudus] was really good. I think every day, he is a bit of an example. Every day in training, he’s been…
Akuapem North MP, Samuel Awuku has reiterated his displeasure about football management in the country. The murder of Pooley, a Kotoko FC supporter has rained many questions about the state of football in Ghana. The incident has taken Ghana Football backward as it demonstrate failure and poor management systems. The MP bemoaned the amount of vandalism and hooliganism in Ghana Football as these act drives investors and sponsors away. He also called on law enforcement agencies to step up to curb such acts as he also lamented about poor officiating. He said, “Football today is not just about entertainment, it’s…
Former Brentford manager Martin Allen has questioned Mohammed Kudus current form as the Ghanaian international is not scoring goals or winning matches for his club West Ham United. Allen explained that, it will be very disappointing if the Ghanaian go 20 games without scoring a goal or winning any points for the team. Kudus signing was welcomed by a high expectations looking at the amount the Hammers splashed on the forward. He exhibited great quality in his first season when David Moyes was the manager at West Ham. Since the Scots departure, Kudus hasn’t been the same. “If he goes…
Bernard Antwi Boasiako popularly known as Chairman Wontumi has stirred reactions as he said he want to make Asante Kotoko great again when he becomes Kotoko chairman one day. Mr. Wontumi said he want to use his money and aggression to make Kotoko great as it was under Herbert Mensah. He is intending to apply the same strategy Herbert Mensah used to make the club great. Upon all that Mr. Wontumi said, he admitted that it is not his time yet. “I know that one day, I will be Kotoko chairman. And when I become chairman, I will use money…
Former Ghana Black Stars midfielder Sulley Muntari has revealed how Asamoah Gyan was given the Black Stars captaincy over him. The revelation has got people talking as most Ghanaians didn’t know what transpired before the captaincy was given to Gyan. Muntari narrated that he was made the Black Stars captain in two of Ghana’s crucial matches and he even captained against Lesotho in Kumasi but was later bypassed and Asamoah Gyan was installed as the captain but he didn’t hesitate to question the authorities. He narrated on how Asamoah Gyan was given the captaincy over him. “I was the captain…
Ghanaian international and Olympique Lyon winger Ernest Nuamah has pledged to step up for his club to help his teammates due to the confidence they have placed in him this season. The Ghanaian was a bit dormant last season, but there have been some glimpses of recovering to his best this season. The player admitted that he is more confident and is aware of his prowess as things are going well for him and his teammates so far. During an interview, the winger challenged himself to become even better than he is now if he can only continue with his…
AFC Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola has showered praises on Ghanaian forward Antoine Semenyo about how he helps the team in their attack and defence. He also talked about how the forward is valuable to the team. Araola also asserted that they want to try everything possible to keep Semenyo at the Vitality Stadium. Elite Premier League clubs were poised to sign him but Bournemouth thwarted any possibility of leaving the Vitality Stadium. The Bournemouth manager couldn’t keep his joy as he praised the Ghanaian during an interview, he said, “Semenyo is in a lovely moment; he is full of confidence,…
President John Mahama has ordered the National Security to investigate National Service ghost names scandal that has rocked the Secretariat. Following the discloser of over 81,000 ghost names in the National Service Authority system, President John Dramani Mahama has issued a communique asking the National security to conduct a thorough investigation into the matter. A head count of active National Service personal showed that they were 98,145.