Well-known Ghanaian traditional kologo-stringing musician King Ayisoba has declared that he is only open to collaborating with accomplished musicians, especially those who have won Grammy Awards. In a recent interview with A1 Radio, the “I Want to See My Father” crooner said that he feels that he has reached a level of greatness with his music and would not settle for anything less than to work exclusively with artists who share his caliber of talent. He declared, “At this point, I do not think I need collaboration, and even if I do feature, I need someone who has previously won…
Author: Kofi Dekye Acquaye
Football player Luke Fleurs of South Africa was shot dead by robbers in Johannesburg on Thursday, according to police and his club. This is just the latest incident to rock the nation plagued by crime. Fleurs, 24, a defender for the well-known Kaizer Chiefs team in Johannesburg, was shot and killed on Wednesday night while filling up his car at a gas station in a suburb to the northwest of the city, according to police. Kaizer Chiefs player Luke Fleurs tragically lost his life last night during a hijacking incident in Johannesburg, his team announced on social media. “It is…
Hon. Abdul Majeed Dorkurgu, the National Democratic Congress Parliamentary candidate for the Effia constituency, has given the EKMA District Football Association bags of water, soft drinks, and an undisclosed sum for the EKMA District Colts League at Effiekuma Police Park. The gesture was made at the Astro Turf in Effia-Kuma Police Park today, March 30, 2024. He felt compelled to support the Municipal Football Association and the Club owners as part of his developmental plans and vision for the Constituency because they align with his goals and aspirations for the people. When elected, he further pledged to support the growth…
Stanley Nyantekyi, a rising boxer from the Bronx Boxing Gym in Accra, defeated Emmanuel Quartey, a journeyman known as “Akufo Addo,” to win the National Featherweight Title Belt on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at the SG Mall in Kumasi. In addition, Nyantekyi, also known as the Ashanti Warrior, got the fight started quickly to keep his supporters focused and prepared for action as he returned to action following a late downpour. The newly crowned champion was born and raised in Kumasi, but he decided to travel to Accra to learn how to box. His cornermen, who were happy that their…
Ghana Black Stars defender Alexander Djiku was in superb form as he lasted 90 minutes and also scored for his club Fenerbahçe in their 4-1 home win over Adana Demirspor in the Turkish Super Lig round 31. Along with adding a goal to his tally, the composed and unwavering Ghanian defender played heroically to guarantee his team’s three maximum points. He was rated 8.0. It was in the seventeenth minute that he scored his goal, the game’s opening goal. It was his second goal in 20 games, along with one assist. Fenerbahçe are 2nd on the league table with 82 points…
Swedish Allsvenskan side IF Elfsborg has signed talented Inter Allies defender Rufai Mohammed and will now apply his trade with the Swedish outfit. An important milestone in the 18-year-old defender’s career was reached when he inked a four-year contract with the Swedish team that will last until 2028. Rufai demonstrated his abilities and potential while training with the junior squads during his trials with IF Elfsborg in the spring before deciding on his move. A statement from the Division Two League outfit, Inter Allies Football Club, reads, We are delighted to announce that our center-back Rufai Mohammmed has completed a…
Anas Aremeyaw Anas, an investigative journalist, has denied any knowledge of or complicity in accepting bribes from Kwesi Nyantakyi, the former president of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), before the release of a documentary exposing the latter’s purported corrupt activities. This was in response to accusations made against the journalist by Mr. Nyantakyi in a television interview, who claimed that he had paid Anas $100,000.00 to prevent the publication of the exposé. The former GFA president and some other football administrators and officials were caught on camera undermining the integrity of the game, according to a video investigation released by…
Former Asante Kotoko Sporting Club star Michael Akuffo “Gaddafi” responds to Wilberforce Mfum’s comments regarding the performance of the players. Wilberforce Mfum demanded that coach Prosper Narteh Ogum be fired immediately in response to the team’s lackluster performance in the current season. To help the Porcupine Warriors focus and play better football, he also demands that the Kotoko players be physically beaten. Former player Michael Akuffo took issue with the club’s legend’s remarks because he believed that players should improve their skills rather than focus on beating them since Kotoko is not just a football club but a religion. “I…
Felix Kyei, the talismanic goalkeeper for Medeama Sporting Club and the reigning Ghana Premier League champion, leads the 2023–24 CAF Champions League’s “Goalkeepers With Most Saves” list. Throughout Medeama’s CAF Champions League campaign, the gifted Ghanaian goalkeeper showed excellent reflexes and focus, making 24 saves. Eight other goalkeepers from different clubs were listed after Kyei at the top of the log table. Medeama’s shot-stopper is still creating history even though they are no longer in the competition. However, Dreams FC, Ghana’s lone representative in the CAF competition this year, defeated the Malian team to continue their perfect run. On Sunday,…
Antoine Semenyo, a striker for the Ghana Black Stars, was in outstanding form as he came off the bench to play 45 minutes, received a yellow card, and helped his team AFC Bournemouth defeat Crystal Palace Football Club 1–0 at home in the English Premier League round 31. For his team to win all three points, he assisted Justin Kluivert in scoring the game’s lone goal in the 79th minute. The Ghanian was essential to Bournemouth’s victory because of his strong work ethic and direct runs, which caused a lot of issues at Crystal Place. Semenyo has been superb since…