A summer transfer battle is brewing for Ghanaian forward Edmund Baidoo, with both Brighton, Leeds United, and Celtic vying for his signature, according to Sports World Ghana. The 18-year-old has caught the eye of several top European clubs as well. Baidoo’s impressive form in the Norwegian second tier with Sogndal, where he has notched seven goals and four assists, has made him a highly sought-after prospect. Leeds United have reportedly already initiated discussions with Sogndal about a potential transfer for the forward. The former AsanSka player’s standout performances in Norway, where he has contributed 11 goals in just 14 league…
Author: Kofi Dekye Acquaye
Asamoah Gyan, the Ghanaian football icon and former Black Stars striker, has responded to the growing clamor for him to lead the National Team. While Gyan possesses a UEFA B coaching license and is eager to coach the Black Stars in the future, he emphasizes the importance of progressing through the coaching ranks. The 39-year-old recognizes that the national team Black Stars is currently under the direction of his former teammate and fellow player, Otto Addo. He emphasized that coaching, like football itself, is a process that requires experience gained through climbing the coaching ladder. “I have secured my coaching…
Veteran American actor Bill Cobbs, who starred in the successful movies The Bodyguard and Night at the Museum, passed away at the age of 90, according to his representative. According to his agent, Chuck I. Jones, the actor passed away on Tuesday night in the Inland Empire of California, surrounded by his loved ones, the PA news agency reported. Throughout his career, Cobbs was trusted with small but pivotal roles, featuring in 200 film and TV credits. Cobbs gained notoriety for his roles as security guard Reggie in the 2006 comedy Night at the Museum, starring Owen Wilson, Ben Stiller,…
Ghana Premier League giants Dreams Football Club has reached an agreement with Tamale City FC to sign striker Isaac Yaro. Yaro will join the team for the upcoming season. This signing comes after Yaro’s impressive performance in the Division One League, where he finished among the top scorers with 17 goals. The player is set to become Dreams FC’s first acquisition of the off-season, subject to a successful medical examination. His arrival is expected to bolster the team’s chances of making a strong impact both domestically and in African competitions. Dreams made Ghanaians proud after qualifying for the semi-final stage…
Enoch Morrison, a midfielder for Asante Kotoko, has mutually agreed to leave the club after two years with the Porcupine Warriors. Despite this, head coach Prosper Narteh Ogum has expressed his intention to exclude Morrison in his plans for the upcoming season, leaving the 24-year-old’s future uncertain. Morrison revealed that he received a call from the coach informing him that he was not part of his plans for the upcoming season. He expressed his disappointment, stating that he believed Kotoko was his beloved team and he was eager to achieve success with the club. Morrison, in an interview on Kessben…
Accra Hearts of Oak is close to signing highly-rated center-back Michael Awuah Mensah from Nations FC. The talented defender is expected to sign a three-year deal to keep him at the club until the 2027/28 season. Sources close to the negotiations indicate that the two clubs have reached an advanced stage in talks, with a personal agreement between Michael Awuah and Hearts imminent. The signing of Michael would be a significant coup for Hearts, who have been seeking to bolster their defense ahead of the new season. The arrival of Awuah would be a welcome addition to the squad for…
A 22-year-old driver’s mate, Owusu Michael, popularly known as Tupac, has been found dead in a gutter at Edwenease near Atimatim in the Afigya Kwabere South District of the Ashanti Region. The incident occurred on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. Residents suspect that the deceased was knocked down by a car and left to die in the gutter. According to a friend who knows the deceased, Mr. Mustapha Seidu, he was informed about the tragedy after some residents discovered the body. He narrated. “I normally work with him, but he failed to show up for work today, so I had to…
Former Hearts of Oak Chairman Harry Zakour has once again expressed his disappointment with the club’s recent struggles, attributing them to a lack of managerial competence. Hearts of Oak, a powerhouse in African football, narrowly avoided relegation in the just-concluded Ghana Premier League season. The Ghanaian club needed a win against Bechem United to maintain their top-flight status. In an interview with Accra-based radio station Happy FM, Zakour asserted that the current board members lack the necessary football expertise to effectively manage the club. He added that Togbe Afede, the club’s current executive board chairman, has good intentions but requires…
Retired Italy legend Roberto Baggio was robbed at gunpoint in his home while watching the national team’s game against Spain at the European Championships. At least five armed robbers burst into Baggio’s villa near the northern city of Vicenza at around 10 pm on Thursday, according to Italian media reports. One of the robbers struck Baggio on the head with the butt of a gun when the former footballer confronted them. The robbers locked the 57-year-old Baggio and his family in a room while they stole jewelry, watches, and cash. After the thieves left, Baggio broke down the door and…
Reports indicate that Lazio are prepared to offer a significant sum to convince Fenerbahce to release the talented 28-year-old Ghanaian center-back. Djiku joined Fenerbahce at the beginning of last season on a three-year contract, with an option for an additional year, after arriving as a free agent from Strasbourg. The 28-year-old impressive performances in Turkey have attracted interest from several European clubs, including Sevilla and Napoli. The Ghana international has a strong track record, having played 36 matches for Fenerbahce, logging 2841 minutes on the pitch and scoring 3 goals with 2 assists. Lazio is keen to secure his services…