Unlike other expatriate coaches who spend most of their time abroad after being handed the Black Stars job, Chris Hughton has promised he will not follow suit.[ads2] According to the newly-appointed Ghana coach, he will spend most of his time in Ghana in order to monitor the local matches. Speaking at his unveiling as the new Black Stars coach in Kumasi on Monday, March 20, 2023 , Chris Hughton said, “I will spend more time in Ghana and will watch more games. I’m constantly being made aware of players who are doing better.”[ads3] Chris Hughton has signed a contract as…
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Newly-appointed Ghana coach, Chris Hughton has said he cannot promise Ghanaians a trophy in his stay as the Black Stars gaffer.[ads2] According to the 64-year old, he can only assure Ghanaians a strong Black Stars team capable of competing in all competitions but will be excited if Ghana get a trophy during his tenure. “No coach can sit here and guarantee a trophy but what I can guarantee is a strong team”, Hughton said at his unveiling as the new Black Stars coach in Kumasi on Monday, March 20, 2023.[ads3] The former Newcastle United manager has been handed a two-year…
Former Brighton and Hove Albion manager, Chris Hughton has been unveiled as the new Black Stars head coach in a short ceremony in Kumasi on Monday, March 20, 2023.[ads2] The 64-year old has been handed a two-year deal which will expire on December 31, 2024 but stand the chance of extending the contract based on his performance. His assistant coaches Mas Ud Didi Dramani and George Boateng have also been handed same contracts as announced by spokesperson of the Ghana FA, Henry Asante Twum at the unveiling.[ads3] Before being given the head coach job, Chris Hughton was the technical director…
Akwasi Oppong-Fosu, the member of Parliament for Amenfi East in the Western Region has said former President, John Dramani Mahama is the right person to lead the NDC in the 2024 polls.[ads2] According to him, Mr Mahama is only person who can come out with campaign message that will be attractive to floating voters to cast their vote for the NDC to be able to snatch power from the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP). Even though there are personalities like Dr Kwabena Duffuor who some members of the NDC have called upon to contest for the party’s flagbearership position, Akwasi…
Former President and 2024 Presidential hopeful of the National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama will on March 23-25, 2023 start his regional campaign in the Western region.[ads2] The campaign is scheduled to start from Wassa East on Thursday, March 23 through to Shama, Ahanta West, Mpohor and end with a mammoth rally at the Sekondi-Takoaradi metropolis where all the five constituencies are expected to converge at Kwesimintsim to welcome the former president. The second day of his tour will take Mr Mahama to all the three constituencies in the Nzema belt and will end the day at Tarkwa.[ads3] The final…
Hearts of Oak striker, Yassan Ouatching has been handed a call-up to the Central African Republic squad to face Madagascar in the 2023 AFCON qualifiers.[ads2] Coach Roaul Savoy has included the 24-year old to Central African Republic squad for the Madagascar double-header next week. “The Phobia family congratulates Yassan Ouatching for his call up into the National Team of the Central African Republic . For Club and Country”, a congratulatory message from Hearts of Oak reads.[ads3] Ouatching has had a tough start to life at Hearts of Oak but will be a key member for CAR as they eye a…
Two scouts from United Arab Emirates Pro League outfit, Al Nasr Sporting Club have paid a working visit to Ghanaian lower division side Nations FC.[ads2] The two scouts of Hani Seddik and Ismail were impressed with the beautiful Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex in Abrankese. The two also seized the opportunity to scout for players for the foreign markets.[ads3] On behalf of the Dubai-based club, the two scouts presented a jersey and a beautiful silver plaque to officials of Nations FC led by its President Divine Kyei Boadu and ably supported by his vice Paul Kyei Baffour alongside the Brand…
Chris Hughton, former manager of Brighton and Hove Albion has been handed a three-year contract as the new Black Stars coach.[ads2] The 64-year old was named the new Black Stars head coach in February, 2023 after the departure of Otto Addo. Details of his contract was scanty as his unveiling was scheduled for Monday, March 20, 2023 as part of the build up for Ghana’s game against Angola at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi. According to Accra-based Onua FM, the Ghana Football Association has given Chris Hughton a three-year contract with a target of qualifying Ghana to the…
Ghanaian investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas has reacted to his defamation suit against Assin Central MP , Kennedy Agyapong which was dismissed by court on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.[ads2] The Accra High Court on Wednesday, March 15 dismissed Anas Aremeyaw Anas’s Gh¢25 million defamation suit against Kennedy Agyapong. It will be recalled that the award-winning Ghanaian investigative journalist sued the Assin Central lawmaker in 2018 for allegedly defaming him after the politician aired his ‘who watches the watchman’ documentary video. In his writ, Anas prayed to the court to award GHC25 million against Mr Agyapong to compensate him for the…
Some parts of the Kejetia market has gutted fire, according to videos circulating on social media.[ads2] The fire outbreak started in the closing hours of Wednesday, March 15, 2023. The cause of the fire outbreak is unknown as fire service personnel have trooped to the scene to douse the fire.[ads3] https://twitter.com/SIKAOFFICIAL1/status/1636050819106721794?t=BJo8eHX3tXRYri0GTdyCpQ&s=19 [ads4]