[ads1] The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a five-day power outage in Takoradi. According to ECG, the power outages will begin on February 8, 2022 from 9:00AM to 5:00PM for maintenance works.[ads2] “The Electricity Company of Ghana Ltd., Western Region, wishes to announce for the information of its valued customers and the general public that there will be interruption of power supply from 9:00am to 5:00pm on the following days for maintenance works: “Tuesday 8th February, 2022 Affected areas; Top Ridge, Hideout, Bankyease, Westline, I. Adu and Anaji Brigade.[ads3] “Wednesday 9th February, 2022 Affected areas; Effiakuma, New Site,…
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[ads1] It was astonishing as teenage goalkeeper Yvonne Kaputey was adjudged the woman of the match despite conceding 24 goals in a single game on Monday, February 7, 2022. The 15-year old Yvonne was the goalkeeper for Fiaseman Royals FC when they were annihilated 24:0 by Hasaacas Ladies in Ghana’s Women FA Cup preliminary round at the Gyandu Park on Monday.[ads2] It was a round 64 fixture of the FA Cup where the reigning Champions, Hasaacas Ladies showed their dominance by whitewashing the inexperienced Fiaseman Royals FC side. The scoreline could have been worse as Hasaacas Ladies were determined to…
[ads1] Ghana Premier League newbies, Accra Lions have announced the transfer of striker Rauf Salifu to Major League Soccer giants Sporting Kansas City. The 19-year-old goal-getter has joined the American side with immediate effect on a season-long loan with an option to buy at the end of 2022.[ads2] Rauf has been the best goalscorer in the history of the club so far. His 21 goals in the 2020-21 Division One League season guided Accra Lions to the league title and promotion to this season’s Ghana Premier League.[ads5]
[ads1] Former Ghana defender, John Paintsil has called on the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to give Kwasi Appiah the Black Stars coaching job. The Black Stars is currently without a head coach after the sacking of Serbian tactician Milovan Rajevac following the team’s abysmal showdown in the just ended AFCON 2021.[ads2] Ghana failed to progress from a group of Comoros, Morocco and Gabon in the AFCON which led to the sacking of Milovan Rajevac. The four-time AFCON champions are in search of a new coach ahead of 2022 World Cup playoff against long-standing rivals Nigeria.[ads3] There were reports that former…
[ads1] Asante Kotoko head coach, Prosper Narteh Ogum has named a 21-man squad for Ghana Premier League week 16 fixture against Elmina Sharks. The Porcupines travel to the Central Region to face the struggling Sharks at the Ndoum Sports Complex on Monday. Coach Narteh is traveling to the Ndoum Sports Complex with a formidable 21-member squad with midfield dynamo Justice Blay included.[ads2] Kotoko are hoping to tame Elmina Sharks this afternoon to stretch their lead on the league log. Below is Asante Kotoko 21-man traveling squad list for Elmina Sharks game Goalkeepers Ibrahim Danlad, Kwame Baah Defenders Maxwell Agyemang, Christopher…
[ads1] The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is reportedly set to name Otto Addo and Ibrahim Tanko as Black Stars assistant coaches. Reports indicate that, the former Borusia Dortmund players will be named the new Black Stars coaches with Chris Hughton as the head coach.[ads2] Hughton, a former Brighton and Holve Albion tactician will be replacing Milovan Rajevac who was sacked as Black Stars head coach after the team’s abysmal showdown at the AFCON 2021. Initialy Ghana FA wanted Otto Addo as the new Black Stars coach on interim basis but a meeting with the Sports Ministry has given Chris Hughton…
[ads1] Ghanaian musician, Kwaw Kese has expressed his discontent over government’s decision to introduce electronic transaction levy otherwise known as E-levy. It would be recalled that the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta while presenting the 2022 Budget statement disclosed the government’s decision to place a levy on all electronic transactions to widen tax net.[ads2] Mr. Ofori Atta explained that the levy will cover electronic transactions, including mobile money payments, bank transfers, merchant payments and inward remittances and the 1.75% to be charged will be borne by the sender except inward remittances, which will be borne by the recipient. He further…
[ads1] Ghana Premier League newcomers, Bibiani Goldstars FC have announced the signing of talented striker Ebenezer Aboagye. The Bibiani-based side have signed the enterprising goal poacher in the ongoing transfer window after a scintillating form at Berekum Arsenal.[ads2] Aboagye has joined Goldstars from division one league outfit Berekum Arsenal FC following his incredible form with the team last season.[ads3] He has joined Goldstars to strengthen the team’s attack ahead of the second round of the ongoing Ghana Premier League season. Aboagye was the topscorer of the just ended division One League top eight competition…[ads5]
[ads1] Ghana Premier League newbies, Bibiani Goldstars have secured the services of experienced midfielder Noah Martey. The 26-year old enforcer has joined the Bibiani-based club on a free transfer after leaving Aduana Stars. A statement from Goldstars reads, “We are delighted to confirm the signing of former Aduana Stars, Local Black Stars, Ghana U-20, U-23, and Bechem United Midfielder Noah Martey on a free transfer.”[ads2] Martey started his career with Bechem United in 2014. After scoring a total of six goals and setting the record as the only player to score in five consecutive matches, he was adjudged as GPL Player of…
[ads1] Ghana Premier League outfit Medeama SC have completed the signing of Elmina Sharks duo. The Yellow and Mauves have landed the acquisition of defender Kingsley Adjei and striker Justice Ato Mensah in the ongoing transfer window.[ads2] The duo have joined the two-time Ghana FA Cup champions after undergoing successful medicals. Welcome Kingsley and Justice,” a post on the Twitter page of Medeama SC has said. “We announce the capture of Elmina Sharks duo, Kingsley Adjei Amfo and Justice Ato Mensah into the Mauve and Yellow family. Adjei, a former Sekondi Hasaacas center-back has joined Medeama to strengthen the defence…