Ghana Premier League powerhouse, Asante Kotoko are inches away from landing the service of talented midfielder David Abagna. The 23-year old has emerged as a top target for Asante Kotoko as they strengthen squad for next season’s CAF Champions League campaign.[ads1] According to sources, Abagna has agreed to join the Porcupines, pending an agreement with Real Tamale United. David Abagna was a sensation for Real Tamale United in the 2021/22 league season and was a core figure in the team, scoring eight goals for the Tamale-based club to help them survive relegation.[ads2] His spectacular form for RTU has earned him…
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Ghana has been dealt a huge blow as one of the boxers for the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, Shakul Samed has been suspended for failing a drug test. According to the Games Anti-Doping and Medical Commission, Samed was banned after “His A sample was found to contain a prohibited substance (diuretic and masking agent – Furosemide). Samed has been ” therefore been suspended with immediate effect. He and the Ghana Commonwealth Games Association have been informed. The enterprising boxer will have the opportunity to provide further information, including requesting analysis of his B sample, before any charge is issued.”…
President Akufo-Addo has sacked Sarah Adwoa Safo from her role as the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection with immediate effect.[ads1] This was contained in a press statement signed by the Director of Communications at the Presidency, Eugene Arhin indicating that the President in accordance with article 81 (a) of the constitution has revoked the appointment of Adwoa Safo, who is also Member of Parliament for Dome Kwabenya. This comes following the legislator’s continuous stay in the house after absenting herself for more than 15 sitting days without approval from the Speaker of Parliament.[ads2] The statement says that Minister…
[ads4]The sixth edition of 610Music Western Music Awards is set for Saturday August 20, 2022 at the Best Western Plus Atlantic Hotel in Takoradi. The awards which is sponsored by 610Music, a California based record label aims at celebrating Artistes and Creative Arts stakeholders with Western Region lineage. Westline Entertainment, the organisers have intimated that, this year’s edition will have a special performance dedication to the memory of A.B. Crentsil, a lifetime achievement recipient of the awards who passed away on July 21, 2022.[ads2] A total of 30 categories will be won by nominees with the ‘Artiste of the year’…
Ghanaian defender Janet Egyir has joined Israeli side Hapoel Jerusalem Football Club.[ads1] The former Hasaacas Ladies captain has joined the Jerusalem-based club on a year deal after a successful medicals. Egyir has sealed a move to Hapoel Jerusalem after a scintillating performance for Hasaacas Ladies last season.[ads2] Despite the team’s failure to defend the Ghana Women’s Premier League title, Janet Egyir was very instrumental for Hasaacas Ladies. She was an integral member of the Hasaacas Ladies squad that finished second in the maiden edition of the CAF Women’s Champions League.[ads5]
[ads4]FC Samartex, a newly promoted Ghana Premier League outfit have announced the capturing of coach Abdul Malik Mohammed. The enterprising gaffer has joined FC Samartex on a two-year deal after fruitful negotiations. Abdul Malik Mohammed will serve as the FC Samartex director in charge of youth development and women’s football.[ads5] He has joined the Samreboi-based club after leaving division one league outfit Skyy FC. A club statement reads, “We’re delighted to announce experienced tactician Abdul Malik Mohammed as our new Director in Charge of Youth and Women football.[ads3] “The former Coach of Skyy FC joins us on two-year deal, having…
[ads4]Ghana defender Kasim Adams Nuhu has joined Swiss giants FC Basel on a loan deal. The 27-year old center-back has joined the Swiss side on an initial loa deall with option to make the contract permanent. The former Medeama Sporting Club defender has sealed a move to FC Basel from German Bundesliga outfit TSG Hoffenheim.[ads3] Nuhu joined TSG Hoffenheim in 2018/2019 season from Young Boys and was sent on loan to Fortuna Dusseldorf. Aside TSG Hoffenheim, Kasim Adams Nuhu has played for Medeama SC, Leganes, Real Mallorca, Young Boys and Fortuna Dusseldorf.[ads4]He made his debut for Ghana in November, 2017…
[ads3]Renowned Ghanaian tactician, Kobina Amissah has joined division one league outfit Bekwai Youth Football Academy (BYFA) as the new head coach. The 49-year old has joined the Bekwai-based club after leaving newly promoted Ghana Premier League outfit Nsoatreman FC as the technical advisor. Known for qualifying division one league clubs to the premiership, Kobina Amissah has joined BYFA after helping Nsoatreman FC to secure premier league qualification.[ads2] Before joining Nsoatreman FC, coach Kobina Amissah had qualified Bibiani Goldstars to the Ghana Premier League. Aside Bibiani Goldstars and Nsoatreman FC, coach Kobina Amissah had qualified clubs like Berekum Chelsea and Elmina…
Ghana midfield dynamo Evelyn Badu has been adjudged the young women’s footballer of the year at 2022 CAF Awards ongoing in Rabat, Morocco. [ads1] The 19-year old has scooped the award after a scintillating performance for Hasaacas Ladies last season before joining Avaldsnes IL. The Black Princesses captain defeated competition from compatriot and former teammate Doris Boaduwaa and Morocco’s Yasmine Zouhir, who plays for AS St Etienne to cinch the award.[ads2] This becomes her second award after winning the women’s inter-club footballer of the year. Evelyn Badu was phenomenal in Hasaacas Ladies’ extraordinary campaign at the maiden edition of the…
[ads2]Ghanaian midfielder Evelyn Badu has been named the 2022 CAF women’s inter-club player of the year. The 19-year old has won the award after splendid form for Sekondi Hasaacas Ladies in the year under retrospect. Badu who currently ply her trade for Alvaldsness off competition from Mamelodi Sundowns duo Andile Dlamini and Bambanani Mbanie at awards night in Rabat, Morocco. Evelyn Badu was phenomenal in Hasaacas Ladies’ extraordinary campaign at the maiden edition of the CAF Women’s Champions League last year.[ads3] Even though Hasaacas Ladies lost the final to Mamelodi Sundowns, Evelyn Badu ended the competition as the topscorer, scoring…