The Black Stars defeated the Central African Republic on Monday at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, showcasing their latest comeback spirit and mental prowess in the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. In their encounter in Bamako, Otoo Addo’s team trailed the Eagles of Mali early on but overcame the deficit to win 2-1. When Mali scored in that game, most Ghanaians and supporters did not think the Black Stars would win, but they rallied and came back stronger to defeat the Milians, who most pundits labeled as their favorite, possibly on home soil. The Black Stars were eliminated from…
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Connect FM has confirmed that Yoygot, the well-known comic actor and skit creator from Junka Town, has passed away. As per the report and accounts from family members, he passed away this morning, June 11, 2024. The news that struck the entertainment industry of Sekondi Takoradi was very depressing. He is a well-known character in Junka Town, a movie that introduced the Takoradi film industry to a worldwide viewership. He will be devastated by this news because he was Too Much Pampii’s brother, another Junka Town icon. Yogot is well-liked by Sekondi Takoradi skit creators, fans, etc, and has starred…
Three Valencia football fans have been sentenced to eight months in prison for hate crimes against Real Madrid player Vinicius Jr, the first conviction for racist insults in a soccer stadium in Spain. During the hearing, the defendants read a letter of apology to Vinicius Jnr. After the verdict, LaLiga president Javier Tebas said, “This ruling is great news for the fight against racism in Spain as it repairs the damage suffered by Vinicius Jr and sends a clear message to those people who go to a football stadium to insult that LaLiga will identify them, report them and there…
New Patriotic Party presidential candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia visits Ghana Black Stars ahead of the Central African Republic clash today in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier. The Black Stars of Ghana defeated the Eagles of Mali 1-2 away in Bamako and they are poised to carry on their impressive win on Monday, 10 June 2024. During the visit by the Vice President, he donated the sum of Ghc500,000 to the team to boost their morale. After the kind gesture, the team captain Thomas Partey thanked him on behalf of the team and assured him of victory against the Central…
The Three Lions have revealed their final roster after announcing the reduction of their team. Mainoo, a player of Ghanaian descent, has gotten to the final squad to feature in Euro 2024. Unfortunately, a fellow player of Ghanaian heritage who represents Liverpool was unable to qualify for the European Championship. Harry Maguire of Manchester United, James Maddison of Tottenham Hotspur, and Jack Grealish of Manchester City are three other well-known players who were left off the final roster. The final squad roster is below. Goalkeepers: Dean Henderson, Jordan Pickford, and Aaron Ramsdale. Defenders: Lewis Dunk, Joe Gomez, Marc Guehi, Ezri Konsa,…
On the highway connecting Takoradi and the Cape Coast, a truck transporting sand has capsized. There were reports that the truck somersaulted and came to rest on the side. Traffic is backed up on the N1 highway at that particular stretch of road due to the accident, but the driver is reportedly safe. To avoid delays, an alternate route is to take the Ridge Royal route via the Green Hill section of Holy Child School and out to the Aggrey Memorial School area. Authorities are making sure the truck gets towed in order to create space for other vehicles using…
Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, better known by her stage name Tems, has disclosed that she has never experienced romantic love. In a recent interview with Flow With Korty, the 28-year-old singer revealed this. She said that she believes that a person should experience love intentionally and with open eyes, rather than mindlessly. Despite acknowledging that she has never felt anything for anyone, Tems said she thought someone could mistake infatuation for love. She said, “I haven’t been in love. “I see you and I still want to be in your life” is more how I define loving someone. You may…
Kennedy Agyepong, the founder of Kenpong Football Academy, has revealed a significant development for his organization: former President John Agyekum Kufuor has consented to become a patron. President Kufuor declined an invitation to serve as board chairman in favor of the patron position, stating his support in a letter dated June 4, 2024. In his letter, President Kufuor praised Agyepong, also known as Kenpong, for taking the bold initiative to found the academy, which aims to further Ghanaian football development. I am honored that the academy has chosen to designate me as its Board Chairman. While being affiliated with the…
The Medeama Sporting Club is excited to share news of an exciting endeavor as they prepare for an incredible October trip to Toronto. On their website, Medeama revealed that, as part of their partnership with Global Sports Experiences, they will be going on tour in Toronto. They stated on their webpage, We are thrilled to announce an exciting venture as we gear up for an unforgettable experience in Toronto this October. In partnership with Global Sports Experiences, Medeama SC proudly presents our upcoming tour to the vibrant city of Toronto. From October 2nd to October 9th, our players, coaches, and…
The upcoming Africa Cup of Nations finals, scheduled for 2025, will now start in 2026, six months later than originally anticipated, according to a statement released by the Conference of African Football (CAF) on Wednesday. The 2025 AFCON finals in Morocco, which were supposed to take place in June of next year, will clash with the 32-team FIFA Club World Cup, which will be held in the United States from June 15–July 13. Africa will field four clubs in the Club World Cup, and many of those players will likely be selected for the national teams competing in the AFCONs.…