Medeama’s bankroller, Moses Parker has sent an impassioned message to Ghanaian football fans as anticipation for the CAF Champions League matchup between Medeama and Al Ahly grows. Parker pleaded with his fellow Ghanaians to show up to the Baba Yara Stadium on Friday and fully support Medeama in an exclusive interview with Peace FM. Parker is aware of the task ahead given the solidity of Al Ahly’s team and the presence of several players from the Egyptian national team. He has optimism that Medeama will be able to handle the situation, nevertheless. “Ghanaians should come and support Medeama; it is…
Author: Kelvin Papa Sackey
Ghana is in line to reap the benefits of FIFA’s Talent Development Scheme (TDS) which aims to establish an elite talent development academy to foster the development of technical players and close the gap between the various countries. Arsène Wenger, the Chief of FIFA’s Global Football Development, made this announcement at the FIFA Football Summit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia in 2023. As a result, FIFA has distributed USD 28 million in funds worldwide to give the youth development program the assistance it needs. By the end of 2027, the gesture would be extended to all 211 Member Associations (MAs), as…
Several Ghanaian players who play abroad featured for their various clubs especially in Europe. Below is a breakdown of the performance of some Ghanaian players last weekend. ENGLAND In England, a couple of Ghanaian players played in the Premier League and the Championship. Kamaldeen Sulemana played as a substitute for 8 minutes of Southampton’s game against West Brom which they won 2-0. Abdul Fatawu Issahaku played for Leicester City as they were defeated by Middlesbroug 2-1. Issahaku was subbed off on the 58th minuted named with a rating of 7.0. In the Premier League, Antoine Semenyo scored on…
The final funeral rites of late Ghanaian forward Raphael Dwamena have commenced today at the Adjiringano Astro Turf in Accra. The player will be laid in state before a private burial after which a funeral will be held. Raphael Dwamena passed away following a heart attack while playing for KF Egnatia last year. In the 23rd minute of the match against FK Partizani, Raphael Dwamena slumped onto the field.He was taken to the Kavaja hospital after passing out on the playing field, but sadly, the medical staff was unable to bring him back to consciousness. At the age of 28,…
Ghana’s poor performance at the just concluded 2023 Africa Cup of Nations competition has caused them to fall six spots in the most recent FIFA World rankings for February. The senior national team, who finished the previous year rated 61st, is currently placed 67th overall, a significant drop that is exacerbated by their fall in the rankings for the African continent. In the Confederation of African Football (CAF) rankings, Ghana is currently ranked fourteenth; now surpassed by Cape Verde, South Africa, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Undoubtedly, Ghana’s early elimination from the competition has affected their standing, as…
On Valentine’s Day, several Ghanaians took to the streets to demonstrate and express their frustration on the poor state of Ghana football. Journalists and football enthusiasts were emphatic on certain reforms they would like to see as far as Ghana football is concerned. Amongst the many concerns of the protestors was the call for investment to be made in Ghana’s football so as to raise the bar and catch up with the elite football Nations in the World. Protestors cited that there are so many avenues and opportunities that present financial gains to the country. For instance, participation in tournaments…
On Valentine’s Day fourteenth February, football enthusiasts and supporters came together under the hashtag “SaveGhanaFootball”, to demonstrate against authorities in the Ghana football fraternity and demand reforms. The poor performance of the Ghana Blacks in the most recent Afcon 2023 competition, which was held in Ivory Coast, served as the catalyst for this demonstration. However, the fundamental issues hampering the development of Ghana football are beyond the team’s on-field performances of the Black Stars and this was manifested during the demonstration. Amongst the many concerns by protestors was the call for proper maintenance of football pitches and other National Stadia.…
The Confederation of African Football has punished Senegalese winger Krepin Diatta for four matches, with two of those matches being postponed after some remarks he made during Senegal’s round of 16 loss to Ivory Coast in the Africa Cup of Nations. After regulation time ended with both sides tied at 1-1, the round of 16 match concluded with a 5-4 penalty shootout loss for the Lions of Teranga. Habib Diallo gave Senegal, the African champions, the lead early on, but Franck Kessie of Ivory Coast’s late penalty kick made it into a penalty shootout Diatta voiced his displeasure with the…
The Borteyman Sports Complex has formally been opened by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo ahead of the 2023 African Games in Accra. The Accra 2023 African Games’ athletics competitions will take place at this venue. For the first time in its history, Ghana will host the games starting on March 8, 2024, with 54 participating nations in 30 sporting disciplines eight of which will serve as Olympic qualifiers in Paris in 2024. Five tennis courts, including a centre court with seating for up to 1000 spectators, and three multipurpose sports halls for volleyball, badminton, table tennis, and basketball will be…
Numerous Ghanaian players who play abroad featured for their various clubs especially in the major leagues across Europe with some players making a comeback from injury or suspension. Below is a breakdown of the performance of some Ghanaian players who play abroad. ENGLAND In England a couple of Ghanaian players played in the Premier League and the Championship. Kamaldeen Sulemana made a return from injury in the closing minutes of Southampton’s game against Huddersfield which saw them triumph 5-3. Kamaldeen was rated 6.3. Abdul Fatawu Issahaku returned from a suspension to make an impact for…