Ghanaian comic actor, Akwasi Boadi popularly known as Akrobeto has said he can convince Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah to switch nationality and play for Ghana. The 22-year old has been a long-standing target for Ghana following his exploits at Arsenal. Nketiah is of Ghanaian decent and eligible to play for either Ghana or England at the international level. He has only played for the England youth sides and can still play for England since he has not featured for the Three Lions. He recently gained the attention of Ghanaians when he scored twice against Chelsea in the English Premier League…
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Former President, John Dramani Mahama has disclosed that he has still not forgiven Luis Suarez for his handball incident against Ghana in the 2010 World Cup. Ghana was on the verge of becoming the first African country to reach the semifinals of the World Cup only for Luis Suarez to become a stumbling block. The Black Stars were about to beat Uruguay in the quarterfinals of the World Cup when Dominic Adiyiah gave in a goal-bound header but Luis Suarez deliberately stopped the ball from entering the net with his hands. Ghana was awarded a penalty which was the last…
Former Karela United goalkeeper, Isaac Hagan has called it a quit from active football. Hagan who captained the Aiyinase-based club and aided the team to gain Ghana Premier League promotion in 2017 has retired from football at a youthful age. He has retired from football due to series of injuries that has hampered his career as a goalkeeper. “I’ll like to take this opportunity to thank Soccer Mercenaries, Liberty Professionals, B.A United, Karela United, the people of Nzema Aiyinase and the whole football fraternity for being supportive in my football career as I announced my early retirement due to personal…
Ghana Premier League outfit Medeama SC have suspended striker Ahmed Toure for gross insubordination. According to Kumasi-based Pure FM, the Burkinabe footballer has been slapped with one week suspension after an altercation with the club’s head coach Umar Abdul Rabi. Toure suffered Gh¢1,500 salary deduction last month for similar offense but this time around he will be out of the team for a week. The 34-year old joined Medeama in January, 2021 after ending his stay at Guinea top-flight side AS Kaloum in December 2020. The former Asante Kotoko and Bechem United goal poacher has only seven months left on…
Sixteen constituencies in the Northern Region will now hold the New Patriotic Party (NPP) executive elections following the suspension of that of Yendi. The elections in the Northern Region town slated for today, April 28 has been suspended until further notice by the Northern Regional Executive committee of the party due to internal issues. The committee has suspended the elections after some 123 aggrieved polling station executives who had their names removed from the polling station register petitioned the committee and threatened to disrupt the elections. The decision to suspend the elections is said to have come directly from the…
Renowned British DJ and presenter, Timothy Westwood otherwise referred to as Tim Westwood has resigned from his show on Capital Xtra. The 64-year old has stepped down until further notice after being accused of sexual misconduct. A statement from his employees, Global confirming his decision reads, Following the claims that have recently come to light, Tim Westwood has stepped down from his show until further notice.” The hip-hop DJ, 64, is accused of unwanted sexual behaviour and touching on dates between 1992 and 2017 – claims that he has vehemently denied.
Ghana Premier League powerhouse, Hearts of Oak have completed the signing of midfielder Salim Adams on a permanent deal. The highly-rated midfielder joined the Phobians on a season-long loan from Division One League outfit New Edubiase United prior to the start of the 2021/22 football season. Since arriving in the capital, Salim Adams has worked hard and has gradually become one of the consistent players in the Hearts of Oak team. Following his outstanding performance in the Hearts of Oak set up, the enterprising midfielder has signed a three-year permanent deal with the Phobians, keeping him in the club until…
Ghana Premier League heavyweight, Asante Kotoko have reportedly suspended defender Patrick Asmah indefinitely. Reports say the enterprising left-back has been handed indefinite suspension after an altercation with coach Prosper Narteh Ogum. As to what led to the altercation remains bunknown but the former Atalanta BC defender will not be available for WAFA SC clash in Sogakope this weekend. Kotoko will travel to Sogakope to face WAFA in week 26 of the Ghana Premier League this weekend. The Porcupine Warriors are leading the league log with 52 points after 25 matches and need to tame WAFA to stretch the lead.
Ghanaian musicians, Shatta Wale and Wiyaala will be performing at this year’s SummerStage in the New York City in America. The duo have been listed among numerous artistes around the world to thrill spectators with soothing music at the festival. This year’s edition of SummerStage will showcased 200 renowned artists from around the world to local neighbourhood parks, presenting distinctly New York genres — salsa, jazz, and hip-hop — alongside indie, reggae, Afrobeat, soul, contemporary dance, and much more. In 2019, Ghana had her dancehall sensation Samini performing with Shatta Wale and Wiyaala to be on the big stage this…
Ghana Premier League powerhouse, Hearts of Oak have reportedly completed the signing of Cameroonian striker Yassin Ouatching. The 23-year old has reportedly signed a three-year deal with the defending Ghana Premier League champions after impressing the technical handlers at training. Report says Ouatching arrived in Ghana weeks ago from Cameroon to undergo trials and has impressed hence signing the deal. Ouatching is expected to play for Hearts of Oak next season. His inclusion comes as huge boost to Hearts of Oak as they strengthen their attack for a showdown next season. Yassin Ouatching becomes the latest Cameroonian to sign for…