Rio Ferdinand has jumped to Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey’s defense after suffering another setback. This season, the Ghanaian international has only played five games. He suffered a groin injury in early September and missed several weeks of play after returning a month later due to another issue. In addition to casting doubt on his participation with Ghana at the AFCON in January 2024, the midfielder may miss the rest of the season while he recovers. Mikel Arteta disclosed during his pre-Lens press conference: “Emile has already been on the pitch, doing some jogging. How long it will take in terms…
Author: Kofi Dekye Acquaye
After a protracted illness, Emmanuel Yartey, a former player for Ghana U17, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, in Accra. At the 1997 Africa U17 Cup of Nations, which was held in Botswana, Yartey was a part of the Black Starlets team. After leaving Okwawu United FC to play for Asante Kotoko SC, he was a member of the team that won several domestic titles. He afterward signed with Accra Hearts of Oak SC in 1999, and as a member of the Hearts team that won the CAF Super Cup in 2001 and the CAF Champions League in 2000,…
Tina Knowles silenced critics who claimed her daughter “wanted to be white” after the singer opted to sport platinum blonde hair at the recent premiere of her tour documentary Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé. In a post on Instagram on November 28, the 69-year-old called the accusations “ignorant” and “self-hating.” “How sad is it that some of her own people continue the stupid narrative with hate and jealousy.” “She does a film, called the renaissance, where the whole theme is silver with silver hair, a silver carpet, and suggested silver attire and you bozos decide that she’s trying to be…
Ghana Black Stars winger Osman Bukari played 90 minutes for his club FK Crvena Zvezda in their 2:0 away loss to Young Boys FC in the UEFA Champions League Group Stage match day 5. The prolific attacker was in superb form but his efforts weren’t enough to earn the Serbian giants a point. Osman was instrumental in the attack and also did his defensive duties well. He was rated 6.5. Currently sitting at the bottom of the log with just one point, FK Crvena Zvezda is very close to elimination from the Champions League group stages. They are 4th (last)…
Veteran Nollywood actress Patience Ozokwor has clarified why her peers plead with people for financial support when suffering from long-term illnesses. She characterizes the actors in an interview as “heavy spenders,” saying that their opulent lifestyles make it hard for them to save money. Some Nollywood stars, according to Ozokwor, make good money, but when faced with illness, they frequently decide to ask for public assistance. The movie star claims that family members and friends put a lot of financial pressure on actors and that when an actor gets sick, they can no longer make money, which is why they…
Yaw Annor, a Ghanaian, currently a Togolese international and former talisman for AshantiGold SC, was in incredible form as he scored for his club, Ismaily SC, and lasted the entire match in their heartbreaking 2-1 away loss to Pyramids FC in the Egyptian Premier League round 7. Yaw Annor was the highest-scoring player in the Ghana Premier League in 2021–2022 before leaving for the Egyptian League. He scored his goal, which was the first goal of the match, in the 12th minute. Following six games, it was his third goal of the year. After 7 games, Ismaily SC has 4…
At least 40 civilians were killed in an attack on Sunday in Djibo, in northern Burkina Faso. An army detachment in Djibo in northern Burkina Faso was the target of the attack, according to security sources. The UN Human Rights Office reported on Tuesday that a large group of militants attacked a military base, residences, and camps housing internally displaced people in the Sahel city of Djibo. As a result, at least 40 civilians were killed and over 42 others were injured. Since 2015, Burkina Faso has witnessed a cycle of violence at the hands of armed groups affiliated with…
SeeNigerian musician David Adeleke, better known by his stage name Davido, had everyone drooling when he publicly thanked his friend and colleague Stonebwoy’s wife for the delicious native food she had served him. After being welcomed with great affection by the dancehall superstar Stonebwoy and his family, the “Feel It” hitmaker conveyed his gratitude and happiness. Fans of Davido have expressed a lot of emotions on social media about the food he had while visiting Stonebwoy in Ghana. Below are some of the comments after Davido’s post. @nvmpages: “Hilda Bacci can’t do this kind of food for you.” @the_marcoli_boy: “Ghana…
Vladimir Putin has pushed Russian women to have “seven, eight, or more” children in an effort to reverse the country’s population decline. The massive country of 143.4 million people has seen a sharp decline in birth rates in recent years, and it is believed that the president’s disastrous invasion of Ukraine is to blame for discouraging even more people from starting families. Putin only publicly acknowledges that he has two daughters, but it is thought that he has at least six children from three different partners. Putin said: “Thank God many of our people have a tradition of a strong…
Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate is set to convince youngster Kobbie Mainoo to play for England amid concerns that he could represent Ghana instead. Mainoo was superb and a delight to watch on his Premier League debut against Everton on Sunday. Mainoo, a midfielder, was born to Ghanaian parents in Stockport, England. He made his competitive debut in January when he started in a 3-0 EFL Cup win over Charlton, but it was a pre-season friendly against Real Madrid where he showcased his enormous potential before suffering an ankle injury. Since his recent return from injury, Mainoo—who has represented England…