Dodzie Numekevor, the director general of the National Sports Authority, has been fired by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. Following a meeting at the Jubilee House, it was decided to fire him in light of the national humiliation. President Akufo-Addo reportedly made the decision to remove the Director of the Sports Authority from his position after learning that the Baba Yara Stadium’s use for category 3 games had been disapproved by the Confederation Of African Football due to pitch degradation and other violations found following the Ghana vs. Angola AFCON qualifier in Kumasi. Due to several problems with the facility’s…
Author: Kelvin Papa Sackey
The Ghana Report, an award-winning news website and division of I-ZAR Group Limited, in partnership with the Youth Employment Agency has launched its maiden Ghana Report Jobs & Entrepreneurship Fair. The Ghana Report Jobs & Entrepreneurship Fair 2024 is set to be a groundbreaking event, bringing together job seekers, employers, and entrepreneurs from across the nation so as to address the pressing issue of unemployment and stimulate economic growth. The event aims to provide over 5,000 job opportunities to job seekers and equip them with employable skills for the labour market. The employment fair was officially launched on August 6…
The United States and Ghanaian registered company Goldstar Air, awaiting a safety certificate from the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority after aircraft inspection to start operation, will employees acquire the houses of their choice through the airline’s strategic home mortgage. The international airline has signed a strategic mortgage agreement deal with two companies to provide Goldstar Air employees’ home ownership, as part of benefits the airline is offering to employees. Goldstar Air offers these opportunities for employees to implement the airline’s 24-hour innovative solutions. The airline will create a more equitable company where every employee will have job security and, a…
The Ghana Rugby Football Union (GHARFU) has extended its sincere appreciation to Coach Collin and the generous donors who have contributed significantly to the development of rugby in Ghana. Coach Collin, as the Technical Director of GHARFU, has played a pivotal role in facilitating the distribution of valuable resources, including donations of UK rugby jerseys, boots, and books. These donations have been instrumental in equipping schools and clubs across Ghana with the necessary tools to promote and develop the sport. The generosity of Mr. and Mrs. Mensah, who selflessly shipped these items from London to Ghana, has further enhanced the…
Nsoatreman’s chances of making it to the CAF Confederation Cup group stage are now very little as they have lost 2-0 to CS Constantine at the Accra Sports Stadium in the first leg of their last qualifying round. The Ghanaians now need a miracle to win the second leg at Algeria’s Mohamed Hamlaoui Stadium next week. Zakaria Benchaa of CS Constantine made the difference by netting both goals. They dominated possession and created plenty of chances, but Nsoatreman’s finishing failed them down as they missed multiple chances to draw the game. At the final whistle, the players were disheartened and…
Hearts of Oak have refuted claims that suggest they have issued a five-game ultimatum to head coach Aboubakar Ouattara in an attempt to turn around the team’s performance. The Phobians’ season has started badly as they lost their Ghana Premier League opening 1-0 to newly promoted Basake Holy Stars. Since his appointment in February 2024, Ouattara has lost eight games and won seven. In a statement, the team’s management and the NCC, the group that leads the supporters, called on all Phobians to support the team without reservation as we begin the new football season. The club called the reports…
The Alliance for Revolutionary Change (ARC) Presidential candidate Alan Kyerematen has formally named Kwame Owusu Danso as his running mate for the general election 2024. This most recent event transpired not long after Kyerematen on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, submitted his nomination paperwork to the Electoral Commission (EC). According to the alliance, Kwame Owusu Danso is a well-respected attorney and prominent political figure in Ghana who is anticipated to contribute a wealth of knowledge and a wide range of abilities to the political field. His nomination is viewed as a calculated tactic meant to increase the campaign’s attractiveness to a…
Asamoah Gyan, the former captain of Ghana, has declared that he is giving up his political ties in order to concentrate on humanitarian work. Gyan said that he had been unjust to Ghanaian youth in a message posted on X, the previous Twitter platform. As a result, he now intends to focus on empowering youth through the Asamoah Gyan Foundation. As the head of the Youth and Sports Manifesto subcommittee, Gyan had previously this year actively backed Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s campaign. The former Black Stars Captain, however, made it clear in that he will no longer take part…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially disapproved the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi, Ghana, for hosting category 3 international matches due to technical infractions. The decision follows Ghana’s recent AFCON qualifier against Angola, where the stadium’s conditions were deemed inadequate to meet CAF’s standards. The CAF inspection team identified several issues with the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, including: Field quality: The playing surface was deemed to be below the required standards for international matches. Infrastructure: The stadium’s infrastructure, including lighting and seating, was found to be lacking in certain areas. The disapproval means that the Baba Yara…
Reputable International airline Goldstar Air is set to help transform Ghana’s cocoa industry to increase the country’s gross domestic product (GDP). The airline aims to partner with local processing companies to ensure that a significant portion of Ghana’s cocoa beans are processed locally into cocoa powder for export and local consumption. The airline is committed to assisting and boosting the cocoa industry by making Golden Tree Chocolates a brand identity. Hot chocolate drinks and one compulsory chocolate bar as a dessert and souvenir will be served on board all our aircraft, generating more value, taste, brand, and revenue for…