Author: Wilhelmina Antonniette Bartels

[ads1] Popular football administrator, Alhaji Grusah has disclosed that several attempts to convince defender Salisu Mohammed to play for Ghana has proved fruitless. Many have wondered why the Southampton defender has been refusing to accept an invitation to the Black Stars despite several attempts by some highly respected personalities in the country to convince him.[ads2] Salisu has been one of the top performing Ghanaian players in Europe and many have been yawning for his presence in the Black Stars defence but the 22-year old keeps declining the invitations. Among the personalities in constant talks with the former Real Valladolid defender…

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[ads1] Solar Ayew, the uncle of Andre Ayew has said nobody with the exception of President Akufo-Addo can strip off the Black Stars captaincy from the Al Sadd attacker. According to him, Andre Ayew has the best of leadership qualities and currently the only Ghanaian player that can captain the Black Stars for glory.[ads2] He believes it will be very difficult for anyone to strip off the Black Stars captaincy from Andre Ayew due to his exceptional leadership qualities. “It’s a pride and honour to captain your national team, and per the performance and leadership qualities of Dede [Andre] Ayew,…

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[ads1] Ghana Premier League heavyweight, Asante Kotoko have landed the acquisition of midfield dynamo Justice Blay. The 29-year old has rejoined the Porcupine Warriors on a two-year deal after leaving Medeama Sporting Club.[ads2] A statement from Kotoko reads, “We have re-signed midfielder @JusticeBlay_ on a 2-year deal. He’ll be eligible to participate in the 21/22 season from Feb 1, 2022. Blay will be unveiled before our game against Medema at Baba Yara Stadium tomorrow. Akwaba Chief Justice.” Blay has joined Asante Kotoko as a free agent after the expiration of his contract with Medeama SC earlier this month.[ads3] Justice Blay…

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[ads1] Former President, John Mahama’s departing words after the loss of the 2016 elections was very prophetic- “History is always the right Judge’ Indeed history has vindicated the Mahama administration for the wise decision to purchase the 230 MW Ameri Plant at the cost of 510 million USD on condition that after 5 years it will be transferred to the state.[ads2] Lest we forget the attempt to scandalize this agreement as dubious and the later attempt by this same NPP government in an amendment that was to have saddled the people of Ghana with a 1.3 billion USD new debt…

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[ads1] The Effia/Kwesimintsim Municipal Assembly (EKMA) has been adjudged overall winners of the 2022 Western Region Inter-District Cross Country held on Saturday, January 22, 2022. EKMA accumulated 96 points to emerge winners of the 10Km race ahead of ten other districts who took part of the event. Speaking at the event, the Western Regional Sports Director of the National Sports Authority, Joseph Alabi Bortey stated that the objective of the event is to select twelve best athletes that will represent the region in the upcoming National Cross Country slated for February 19-17, 2022 at Akim Oda in the Eastern Region.…

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[ads1] Ghana has been drawn against standing rivals Nigeria in 2022 World Cup qualifiers playoff round. The Black Stars face the Super Green Eagles in a battle for a ticket to Qatar in 2022 for the FIFA World cup.[ads2] Ghana will host the first leg before traveling to Nigeria for the second fixture with the two legged tie slated for March 23-29, 2022. Meanwhile, Egypt will face Senegal while Cameroon take on Algeria with Dr Congo facing Morocco.[ads3] Check the full draw below Egypt vrs Senegal Cameroon vrs Algeria Dr Congo vrs Morocco Ghana vrs Nigeria Mali vrs Tunisia[ads5]

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[ads1] Serbian trainer, Milovan Rajevac has been sacked as Black Stars head coach, according to multiple reports. The 66-year old has been reportedly sacked following Black Stars early exit from the AFCON 2021 in Cameroon.[ads2] Coach Rajevac has been told to vacate the Black Stars top position after emergency meeting between the leadership of the Ghana Football Association and the Sports Ministry on Friday. Ghana, for the very first time in history, failed to accumulate a single win in an AFCON campaign hence Ghanaians calling for the exit of Milovan Rajevac who supervised the campaign.[ads3] Ghana lost to Morocco and…

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[ads1] Asante Kotoko goalkeeper, Razak Abalora has penned down an emotional farewell to the club after landing a move to Moldovan giants FC Sheriff Tiraspol. The 25-year old has joined FC Sheriff Tiraspol on a three-year deal after fruitful negotiations.[ads2] The outstanding goalkeeper has joined the Tiraspol-based club after impeccable stint with Asante Kotoko in the Ghana Premier League. https://twitter.com/RAbalora/status/1484502671356739588?t=4A22z2AQb9EAFXv1a45xPA&s=19 Abalora was exceptional in posts for Asante Kotoko since joining in 2020 after stint with Tanzanian top-flight outfit Azam FC.[ads3] The former WAFA SC goalkeeper has joined compatriot Edmund Addo at Sheriff Tiraspol. Razak Abalora earned his first cap for…

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[ads1] The Minority in Parliament has called for an enquiry into the Appiatse gas explosion that occurred on Thursday, January 20, 2022. The horrible incident killed 17 people on the spot while 59 sustained severe injuries and were rushed to the hospital for treatments. READ: Appiatse explosion: Bawumia leads delegation to commiserate with bereaved families In a press release, the minority has described the terrific incident as unacceptable, demanding an enquiry into the incident to avoid a reoccurrence.[ads2] “This incident is unacceptable because there are strict laid down protocols to be followed during transportation of such explosives in accordance with LI2177”,…

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[ads1] The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has lead a government delegation to Appiatse, a suburb in Bogoso in the Western Region to commiserate with the families of the bereaved. About seventeen people were confirmed dead in a gas explosion in Appiatse on Thursday with 59 injured and currently receiving treatments at the hospital.[ads2] Several others were stranded after their homes were devastated by the explosion with most spending the night in schools and churches. The Vice President is leading the delegation to ascertain the fact of the incident and also donate relief items to the stranded persons and visit…

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