Former President, John Mahama has entreated government to as soon as possible open the country’s land borders. According to Mr. Mahama, the closure of the land borders have devastated the economy of border communities and hence the need to lift the ban on land borders of the country. The former President, in a Facebook post, believes the government announcement that “it is deliberating at Cabinet about a possible opening of our land borders is long overdue.” Ghana had its land borders closed on March 21, 2020 by President Akufo-Addo has part of efforts to control the importation of the virus…
Author: Wilhelmina Antonniette Bartels
Nigeria has been dealt a huge blow as top midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has been ruled out of World Cup playoff games against Ghana. The Leicester City talisman has been ruled out of the crucial games after sustaining a medial ligament injury in the team’s Europa Conference League game against Stade Rennes last Thursday. Ndidi will be out of action for some weeks which means he will not be available for Nigeria when they face long-standing rivals Ghana. The absence of the 25-year old Wilfred Ndidi means Oghenekaro Etebo and Frank Onyeka are likely to serve as replacements, while Ogenyi Onazi…
Ghana forward Jordan Ayew has tested positive for the devastating coronavirus, according to reports. The 31-year old was supposed to be in Crystal Palace squad to face Everton in the FA Cup at the Selhurst Park but the striker was left out of the squad after tests confirmed that he has contracted coronavirus. This means that Jordan Ayew will not be available for Ghana when they face Nigeria in the 2022 Word Cup playoff. Even though Ghana squad has not been announced, Ayew was among the players to be part of the squad but the latest update means he will…
Ghana midfielder Anthony Annan has joined Finnish outfit TPS Turku. The 35-year old enforcer has joined the Finnish second tier outfit on a year deal with option to extend the contract for another year. He had previously played for HJK in the Finnish topflight league where he won three titles. Annan is a former Junior and Olympic International for Ghana, and received his first senior call up for the national team on 20 March 2007 as a direct injury replacement for Michael Essien for Ghana’s FIFA International friendlies against Austria and Brazil in 2007. His first cap came against Brazil on 27 March 2007 at the Råsunda Stadium, Stockholm, Sweden when Ghana…
Ghana Premier League outfit, Aduana Stars have appointed former Ghana international Felix Aboagye as the new head coach. The ex-Inter Allies gaffer has been handed the position for the rest of the league season. He takes over from Ben Bessa Zola who was appointed on interim basis after the sacking of coach Asare Bediako. Felix Aboagye has enormous experience in the domestic league, having worked with Elmina Sharks, Great Olympics and Inter Allies in the past. The former Al Ahly player failed to rescue Inter Allies from the drop last season after he was named head coach. Aduana Stars currently…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has granted a one match approval for Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi to host the World Cup Qatar 2022 play-off match between Ghana and Nigeria. The approval comes after a CAF Licensing Inspector visited the Baba Yara Sports Stadium last Sunday to inspect the facility. In a letter signed by CAF Development Officer, Raul Chipenda and sent to the General Secretary of the Ghana Football Association, Prosper Harrison Addo, Esq. and copied to FIFA, CAF stated that: “Reference to the CAF stadium inspection conducted to Baba Yara Sports Stadium (Kumasi) for the FIFA…
The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has reacted to Ghana Education Service’s (GES) statement directing teachers to pay 10% of their salaries as rent for occupying government bungalows. On Sunday, March 13, GES in a statement signed by the Western Region Director of Education, Felicia Agyeibea Okai directed teachers to pay ten percent of their basic salaries as rent for occupying government schools and bungalows. The directive which was in furtherance to a Ministry of Finance circular in 2006 was to take effect from March 1, 2022 . But the General Secretary of GNAT, Musah Tanko, believes the directive…
Amenfiman Rural Bank Limited has increased its sponsorship package to division One League outfit FC Samartex. The multiple award-winning bank entered into a sponsorship agreement with the Samreboi-based club last season worth Gh¢60,000.00. And after reviewing the deal, the bank has increased the sponsorship package to Gh¢120,000.00 in the second year as a sponsor of the club. “FC Samartex 1996 is delighted to announce to its supporters and sympathizers that, our proud sponsor, Amenfiman Rural Bank has increased their sponsorship package from Ghc60, 000 to Ghc120 in their second year with us. “We thank the Management of the Bank for…
Hearts of Oak goalkeeper, Richard Attah couldn’t make Ghana squad for World Cup playoff against Nigeria, according to latest report in the media. The outstanding goalkeeper was reported to have been included in the Black Stars squad for the Nigeria games following his spectacular form for Hearts of Oak. But latest report indicate that Attah who was part of the Ghana squad for the AFCON 2021 has lost his spot to Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Richard Ofori who has been out of action for six months due to injury. Although coach Otto Addo is yet to announce the squad, report has…
In-form Asante Kotoko goalkeeper, Danlad Ibrahim is not part of Ghana squad for World Cup playoff games against Nigeria later this month. According to sources, the outstanding goalkeeper is not part of the squad for the two crucial games as speculated earlier in the media even though Black Stars coach Otto Addo contacted the management of Asante Kotoko. It is believed that coach Otto Addo has promised to monitor the progress of the budding goalkeeper for future call-ups but won’t be part of the list for the Nigeria games. Reports have it that Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Richard Ofori, Abdul Manaf…