Nsoatreman Football Club, Ghana’s MTN FA Cup Champions, have officially announced the appointment of former Ghanaian international, Yaw Preko, as their new head coach. This appointment follows the departure of Maxwell Konadu, who has taken charge of South African club Black Leopards. Konadu’s mission with Black Leopards is to rebuild the team and elevate them to the South African top-flight PSL. Preko, a former Ghana international and head coach of Ghana’s U-15 team, signed a two-year contract, securing his position at the helm of Nsoatraman until the 2026-27 season. Additionally, Preko will lead Dreams FC in the CAF Confederation Cup…
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The Speaker of Parliament Hon Alban S.K. Bagbin has presented the Democracy Cup to the president, His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. The Democracy Cup will mark a significant milestone in the celebration of 30 years of the 4th Republic of Ghana. The match would be keenly contested between bitterest rivals Accra Hearts of Oak SC and Asante Kotoko Sporting Club in a crunch and titanic cup. The match is scheduled for July 17, 2024, at the Accra Sports Stadium as the event aims to engage the youth in the celebrations, promote peace and unity, and foster a sense of…
Ghanaian comic actor and CEO of Dabo Soccer Academy, Yaw Dabo has welcomed Arsenal football agent Phil Antwi to Ghana as part of a player scouting program. Yaw Dabo and friends including fellow actor Don Little at the Kotoka International Airport warmly welcomed Phil Antwi. The purpose of Antwi’s visit is to identify promising young footballers with the potential to thrive in Europe. Antwi’s itinerary includes observing four matches in Accra, followed by games in Kumasi on July 6 and July 8. After witnessing these matches, Antwi will make his final selections. Antwi’s visit is part of Dabo’s larger initiative…
Jude Bellingham, the Real Madrid and England star, will not face a suspension for his actions during England’s 2-1 victory over Slovakia at Euro 2024. UEFA initiated an investigation into the matter, but it seems a financial penalty is more probable. Following his goal celebration with the fans, Bellingham was heading back to midfield when he blew a kiss and then made a gesture toward his genital, seemingly directed at the Slovakia bench. Bellingham later explained that these actions were part of an inside joke with his friends, but this didn’t deter UEFA from stepping in. According to BILD, Bellingham…
The highly anticipated inaugural Democracy Cup match, originally set for July 5th, has been rescheduled to July 17th, 2024. The match between Ghanaian football giants Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak will take place at the Accra Sports Stadium. While organizers have not provided full details regarding the postponement, as reported by Joy Sports, the move comes amidst preparations for this grand event, which marks Ghana’s Parliament’s 30th anniversary. The winner of this historic fixture will earn the right to face DC United in Washington, USA. This tournament aims to not only celebrate the three-decade milestone of Ghana’s legislative body…
Coventry City has appointed former Ghana Black Stars assistant coach George Boateng as their new first-team coach, alongside Rhys Carr. The club announced on Monday that both Boateng and Carr have joined manager Mark Robins’ coaching staff. The statement released by Coventry reads, “Coventry City are delighted to announce the appointment of George Boateng and Rhys Carr as the Club’s new first-team coaches. “Boateng and Carr join the Sky Blues with immediate effect as the City squad assembles for the start of pre-season training at Ryton, joining goalkeeping coach Aled Williams as part of the Club’s first-team coaching staff. “48-year-old…
The Western Regional Football Association (WRFA) has indefinitely postponed the final Middle League match between Sekondi Eleven Wise FC and Nsuopun Fidelity FC. The decision was made due to security concerns after some supporters disrupted the game. Originally scheduled to take place at Ayinase, the match has been canceled indefinitely. Both teams must now await further instructions from the WRFA. The final match between Sekondi Eleven Wise and Nsuopun would have determined which team would advance to the Division One League. The WRFA stated the postponement.
North Tongu’s Member of Parliament, Honourable Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has extended a hand of support to Inter Allies Football Club. His contribution, which included cash was a gesture of appreciation for the team’s successful qualification to the National Division One League. The club’s CEO and members received the donation with immense gratitude, acknowledging Mr. Ablakwa’s kindness. In a statement issued by Inter Allies FC, they expressed their sincere appreciation for the MP’s generous support. We are delighted to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Honourable Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, for his generous cash donation to…
General Manager of newly crowned Ghana Premier League Champions Edmund Ackah has responded to Dr. Nyaho Tamakloe’s allegations that FC Samartex won the League through “Bribery and Corruption.” Mr. Ackah said during an interview on Oyerepa FM that, it is stupid for anyone to think that FC Samartex won the league through bribery and corruption. He even went on to claim that he is a better manager than Dr. Nyaho Tamakloe since the latter can’t handle Hearts of Oak like he is managing Samartex. He said, “It is stupid for anyone to think Samartex won the league through Corruption and…
Godfred Ofosu Appiah, a 27-year-old tricycle rider, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison in hard labor by the Ashanti Circuit Court at Old Tafo for defiling a 10-year-old girl. The incident occurred on May 2024 at Sarfo near Asonomanso in the Ashanti region while the victim’s father, Kandi Inusah, was away in the Western North region. The victim’s parents traveled, leaving their daughter in the care of Godfred, a tenant who lived rent-free in their home for three months. Godfred Appiah sent his wife on an errand and then sexually assaulted the girl in an uncompleted room, threatening…