Asante Kotoko deputy captain Justice Blay has expressed his disappointment regarding poor attendance during match days by the Kumasi Asante Kotoko fans. He said it is very pathetic and depressing looking at how attendance is dwindling each and every match day. He compared the time he first singed for Kotoko and what he saw about their fans. Blay reminisced about how he couldn’t believe the atmosphere when coming from the tunnel during match days. He said, “It’s depressing. I remember when I first joined the club, I couldn’t believe the atmosphere in the tunnel. But things have changed now. I’m…
Author: Kofi Dekye Acquaye
The event in which Ghana rewards sporting icons was celebrated with elegance at the international Conference Center on January 24, 2025. The annual sporting event was graced by sport personalities, stake holders, dignitaries from the sport fraternity and many more noted individuals. Mukarama Abdulai, James Kwesi Appiah and Abeiku Jackson was some of the beneficiaries at this years award ceremony. Below are the full list of the winners; Coach Of The Year- Black Satellites Coach Desmond Ofei. Male Footballer Of The Year – Abdul Azziz Issah. Prospect of the Year- Abdul Aziz Issah. Female Footballer Of The Year – Mukarama…
Ghanaian international and Southampton winger Kamaldeen Sulemana has scared his coach and the entire medical staff about latest injury issue. Coach Jurić reiterated the displeasure the medical staff has shown on Kamaldeen’s injury stance as they are anticipating it will not be a serious injury that could lay him off for a long period of time. He said, Kamaldeen has a little hamstring problem. The medical staff are scared about this because he had problems in the past, but we hope that it’s nothing and he can train again on Monday.” Southampton are fighting to move out from the relegation…
Karela FC has sent a heartwarming congratulatory message to the club’s bank roller Hon. Haruna Iddrisu for his appointment as a Minister of Education. The legislator was appointed by his Excellency John Dramani Mahama to lead the Education ministry. After his appointment, Karela curated a befitting message below to celebrate the achievement. “Karela United FC are thrilled to hear about your appointment as the Minister for Education! This is a testament to your exceptional leadership skills and dedication to serving our nation. On behalf of the entire Karela United Family, I would like to extend our warmest congratulations to you…
Newly elected USA president Donald Trump has revoked the opportunity for people born in the USA to become citizens. He introduced the new policy after his first day in the office as a USA president. This gesture has sparked global condemnation as many see USA citizenship as an opportunity for a better and a greener life. Most Africans go to America to give birth because it gives the child American citizenship. Donald Trump has just stopped it. One of his first executive orders.
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has decided to retain Otto Addo as head coach despite Ghana’s failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), according to GFA Executive Council member Dr. Randy Abbey. “We think the GFA has made its decision already,” Abbey stated on Original FM. “The GFA is keeping Otto Addo. Immediately, it’s about the World Cup qualifiers that start in March, and to ensure that the poor trend of results that led to non-qualification for AFCON, we would be able to change course and put the Black Stars back on the winning path.” Ghanaians…
Sixteen-year-old goalkeeper Edson Lopes has tragically passed away after saving a penalty with his chest during a local football match in Maués, Brazil. Lopes collapsed immediately after stopping the spot-kick with his chest and succumbed to his injuries despite efforts to save him. The young player was rushed from Maués, a remote area in the Amazon rainforest, to a hospital. However, the journey, reportedly taking 11 hours, proved too long, and Lopes tragically passed away upon arrival on January 5. Known for his love of football and active lifestyle, Lopes had no history of heart disease, leaving his family and…
The Ghana Football Association has set up a new Black Stars Management Committee to oversee the welfare of the Senior National Team. Dr. Randy Abbey is the committee chairman (Executive Council member, GFA). He has been tasked on the overall leadership and government engagement. Former Ghana Black Stars captain Stephen Appiah is the vice chairman. He will support the chairman and handle player relations. Other Committee Members include: Samuel Aboabire (Greater Accra RFA Chairman & GFA ExCo member). He will handle Operations and match day activities as well as sponsor relations. Mr. Aboabire will be supported by Mr. Moses Armah…
Erling Haaland has sign a new deal at Man City for the next 9.5 years 2034, potentially he would be 34 years old by then. The agreement is done and sealed, as David ornstein reported that contracts has already been completed by both sides. It will be record salary for Manchester City and one of the highest contracts ever in the world of football. All previous release clauses are removed, but it includes a new release clause only from 2029.
Former Ghana Football Association president, Kwesi Nyantakyi has Ghanaians sport fanatics confuse after claiming that, Asante Kotoko Sporting Club is the biggest football club in Ghana. His chief reason is that each premier division club in Ghana pays 12.5% of gate proceeds to the GFA for every league match played. Statistically, Asante Kotoko alone contributed 50% of the total pool of monies paid to GFA from league matches over the 13 years he spent at GFA. The rest of clubs including Accra Hearts of Oak SC contributed the other half. The former GFA president has recently descend on the current…