On Wednesday, February 7, 2024, the Ghana Football Association will host a press conference at the Lancaster Hotel in Kumasi to discuss issues concerning the Africa Cup of Nations competition. The Black Stars’ group stage exit and lack of success in any of the games played in Ivory Coast has left supporters and the media furious and demanding answers. The GFA has scheduled a press conference for the Lancaster Hotel in Kumasi in an attempt to address the growing pressure. The administration of President Kurt Okraku organized this “MEET THE PRESS” session with the goal of promoting open communication and…
Author: Wilhelmina Antonniette Bartels
The Ghana Football Association has announced that a review meeting between the Management & Technical Team came to a conclusion that Black Stars’ camping venue set for it has South Africa ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations be changed. A training camp was originally supposed to commence for Ghana on Sunday, December 31, 2023, and run for ten days, leading up to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Tournament in Cote D’Ivoire. The squad will now camp in Kumasi starting on Tuesday, January 2, 2023, as a result of the change of decision. The team’s international friendly against…
Francis Asenso-Boakye, the Minister for Works and Housing, has affirmed the nation’s dedication to global initiatives aimed at decarbonising the building and construction sector in a bid to tackle climate change and its repercussions on individuals, communities and livelihoods. This commitment was emphasized during his national statement at the second Ministerial Meeting on Urbanization and Climate Change, held as part of the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) in Dubai, UAE on December 6, 2023. The event was co-hosted by the COP28 Presidency, UN-Habitat, and the UN Climate Change High Level Champions.…
The Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) has announced Friday, January 12, 2024, as the date for the 48th edition of the most prestigious SWAG Awards. SWAG also has confirmed the Accra International Conference Center (AICC) as the venue for the longest running awards event in the country. Organized by SWAG, the annual event is held to honour distinguished Ghanaian sportsmen and sportswomen, recognizing the contribution of individuals and top organisations that contributed positively to the development and promotion of Ghana’s sports during the year under review. Charles Osei Asibey, General Secretary for SWAG, mentioned that the event will be…
The Ghana Education Service has announced the release of the Senior High School (SHS) placement for Junior High School (JHS) students who wrote the 2023 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). Parents, students, and the general public can now check the Computerized School Selection Placement System (CSSPS) portal to learn about their various placements, according to a release from the service dated November 28, 2023. “The Ghana Education Service announces to parents, students, and the general public that the 2023 Computerized School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) into Senior High Schools and Technical and Vocational Education and Training Schools (TVET) has…
Prior to the vital Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final round first leg qualifier against Namibia, GFA President Simeon-Okraku visited the Black Queens at their training facility in Accra. The “Black Queens” need to beat the “Brave Gladiators” of Namibia over two legs to secure qualification to next year’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Morocco. Chris Hughton, the head coach of the Black Stars, Ama Brobey Williams, the head of women’s football at the Technical Directorate, and General Secretary Prosper Harrison Addo were with President Simeon-Okraku. The playing group and technical team were urged by President Okraku to…
Black Queens midfielder Evelyn Badu has been honored by her club Avaldness in Norway. Evelyn Badu won two end of season awards namely; players player and best player of the season highlighting her level of importance to the course of Avaldsness. In reaction to her achievement, Evelyn Badu tweeted on the X app “Being recognized for my hard work and dedication means the world to me. This motivates me to work even harder toward achieving my goals.Thank you for this incredible honor Alvadsness Topfotball and supporters.” Badu has played for Hasaacas Ladies in Ghana, appearing at the 2021 CAF Women’s…
Abdul Baba Rahman, a former defender for Asante Kotoko Sporting Club, Dreams Football Club, and Chelsea FC, played 85 minutes for PAOK Thessaloniki in their draw over Aberdeen. The Ghanaian played a key role in their 2-2 home draw with the Scottish team on the fourth day of the UEFA Europa Conference League Group Stage. Baba Rahman was in excellent form as he defended gallantly to make sure POAK maintained the top spot. After four games, they have 10 points and are ranked first in the league table. He was rated 6.4.
In-forn Bibiani Goldstars striker Abednego Tetteh has expressed his readiness to join Asante Kotoko should they approach him with a good offer. The 31-year old is currently in a blistering form and on course to win the 2023 Ghana Premier league topscorers award with just two matches to end the season. Tetteh netted brace when Bibiani Goldstars faced relegated side Kotoku Royals last weekend in week 32 of the Ghana Premier league. Even though he has stated categorically clear that he is not considering a return to Hearts of Oak after an unimpressive stint with the club last season, Abednego…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) zongo caucus in the Western Region have expressed their displeasure with the high amount pilgrims have to pay for this year’s Hajj. Pilgrims will have to pay Gh¢75,000 before able to travel to Saudi Arabia for this year’s hajj. And according to the NDC zongo caucus, the amount is unbearable and as a matter of urgency, the Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia must intervene. The group says because the amount is high, some Ghanaian Muslims have been forced to travel to other neighboring countries where the fares are relatively cheaper for their trip. “It has…