Following his explosive form for Ajax FC in the ongoing league season, Kudus Mohammed has been named among Forbes Africa ’30 under 30′ list for 2023. The 22-year old versatile footballer was the only youthful but influential sports personality from Ghana to be included in the list alongside Emmanuel Whajah who is a Ghanaian creative director and videographer. “These young achievers are starting from scratch to build businesses and brands that are totally solutions-oriented. For this coveted ninth annual edition of the FORBES AFRICA 30 Under 30 list, our newest class of multi-tasking multi-hyphenate entrepreneurs, innovators and leaders show how…
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Former Ghana international, Charles Taylor has called for a long-term contract for Black Stars head coach Chris Hughton. According to the former Hearts of Oak attacker, with the knowledge that Chris Hughton posses as football manager, a long-term contract will enable him to build a formidable Black Stars capable of winning trophies. “Chris Hughton must be given a long-term project because he is very knowledgeable. When you have good coaches like Chris, it motivates the players. When the players see him in the stands, they get motivated because they know it’s a chance for them to stake a claim for…
Maxwell Konadu, the head coach of Legon Cities FC has said his outfit will never go on relegation despite the club’s recent poor run of results. This comes after losing 3:2 to Bibiani Goldstars at the Duns Park in match-day 25 of the Ghana Premier League on Monday, April 3, 2023. The defeat has pushed Legon Cities FC to the relegation zone and will remain there untill the league resumes after the Easter break. Even though his outfit lost, Maxwell Konadu has praised his players for showcasing an impressive performance against Bibiani Goldstars and believe the team will survive relegation.…
Great Olympics forward, Jindo Morishita has lamented over lack of playing time at the club. The Japanese attacker joined Great Olympics in the second transfer window and was highly tipped to give strength to the team’s attack. Since joining the club, Morishita has struggled to break into the Great Olympics squad and was even in the stands when Great Olympics defeated Berekum Chelsea in match-day 25 of the Ghana Premier League last weekend. “Well, you know as a player, you always want to deliver value on the pitch and if you are not given enough time, it is always frustrating,”…
Asante Kotoko striker, Steven Mukwala has said he is still holding to his dream of winning this season’s Ghana Premier League topscorer award. The Ugandan international scored a brace when Asante Kotoko defeated RTU 4:0 in match-day 25 of the Ghana Premier League. Before the game, Mukwala had gone eight games without scoring. He has now scored 10 goals and is two goals behind Berekum Chelsea’s Mezack Afriyie in the race for the top scorer award. When asked about his aspirations for the award, Steven Mukwala said, “Sure, I am still chasing it.” He also expressed his pride at breaking…
Fast-rising Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola popularly in showbiz as Portable has been granted bail by an Ogun State Magistrate court in Ifo on Monday, April 2, 2023.[ads2] Portable was arraigned before court with five-count charge after his arrest by operatives of the state police command last Friday. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, Abimbola Oyeyemi, parading Portable before journalists at the command’s headquarters in Eleweran, Abeokuta, on Friday said the singer was arrested for allegedly assaulting one Osimusi Emmanuel. In court today, the controversial musician pleaded not guilty to all the charges filed against him.[ads3] Portable’s counsel,…
Most Reverend Joseph Osei-Bonsu, the Catholic Bishop of Konongo-Mampong has criticised President Akufo-Addo for not being consistent with his comments on LGBTQI+ issues. According to him, President Akufo-Addo has been inconsistent on LGBTQI issues from 2017 when he granted an interview on Aljazeera and said there was no “sufficiently strong coalition” to cause a change in Ghana’s laws regarding LGBTQI issues. In an open letter, Rev. Osei-Bonsu said President Akufo-Addo, during the Aljazeera interview should have pointed out to the journalist that “homosexuality indeed remains a criminal offence in Ghana, making reference to Section 104 of the Ghanaian Criminal Code…
Three new taxes were passed by Parliament on Friday, March 31 to aid the government’s quest to facilitate the Board Approval for the $3 billion International Monetary Fund (IMF) Programme staff-level agreement.[ads2] The new taxes; the Excise Duty Amendment Bill 2022, the Growth and Sustainability Levy Bill, 2022, the Ghana Revenue Authority Bill 2022 and the Income Tax Amendment Bill 2022 were passed after a voting exercise by the MPs. Since the passage of the taxes, the Minority in Parliament have been heavily criticised for not providing a stiffer opposition.[ads3] But the member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Sam George has…
Abrefa Gyan, the uncle of Cremonese striker, Felix Afena-Gyan has disclosed why the player rejected to play for Ghana in the U-20 AFCON qualifiers against Algeria.[ads2] The 20-year old forward came under serious backlash after news came that he has turned down an invitation to play for the Black Meteors in the Algeria duel. Even though reports were that Afena-Gyan turned down the Ghana U-20 call-up because he was exempted from the Black Stars squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Ibrahim Tanko who is the head coach of Black Meteors said the player refused to honor the…
The Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association has ordered a temporary ban on Aduana FC from using theNana Agyemang Badu I Park as its home venue with immediate effect.[ads2] This decision has become necessary due to the unfortunate incidents that occurred after the Match day 25 between Aduana FC and Tamale City FC (outside the park) played on April 2, 2023. The decision is in accordance with the GFA Premier League Regulations Article 14(2) which states inter alia “the GFA may order the closure of any league centre where the safety of clubs, Match Officials or Spectators cannot be guaranteed.”’[ads3]…