Author: Wilhelmina Antonniette Bartels

[ads1] Moldovan top-flight side FC Sheriff Tiraspol have announced the signing of goalkeeper Razak Abalora. The 25-year old has joined the Tiraspol-based club on a three-year deal after spectacular form at Ghana Premier League powerhouse Asante Kotoko. A statement from FC Sheriff reads, “We have a new keeper. This became clear after the Ghanaian goalkeeper underwent a medical examination, and the parties agreed on a transfer. Now  Razak Abalora will become part of the big family of FC Sheriff.[ads2] “The 25-year-old football player was born on September 4, 1996 in the capital of Ghana, the city of Accra. He spent his entire…

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[ads1] Ghanaian defender Samuel Kwaku Afriyie has signed his first professional contract with American side New York City FC. The 21-year old has inked his first professional contract with the Pigeons after being promoted from the club’s academy to the senior team.[ads2] Born in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region of Ghana, Afriyie joined the club’s academy side in 2016 and has since been exceptional hence the promotion. Speaking after signing the deal, Afriyie said ,”I am really excited for the next chapter with NYCFC, I have been around this club for a long time and it means a lot to…

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[ads1] The Member of Parliament for Yilo Krobo, Albert Nyarkotey has said the minority stance on the controversial E-levy policy remain the same. According to the legislator, the minority will keep resisting the passage of the bill. This comes following the government’s effort to resubmit the levy before parliament for approval after a conclusion of extensive consultations.[ads2] Also, the government has scheduled to begin public sensitization on the controversial bill starting from Thursday. “I have prepared for the next sitting. I have a lot of questions and will continue to do so. Most of the questions will benefit my constituency.…

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[ads1] The chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo has said the party is in good shape and ready to challenge the ruling NPP in the election 2024. According to Mr. Ofosu-Ampofo, the party will do everything possible to defeat the NPP in the election 2024 in order to return to power and better the living conditions of Ghanaians.[ads2] Speaking on Takoradi-based Sharp FM, Mr Ofosu-Ampofo believes when NDC return to power in 2024 , they will rescue Ghanaians from the clutches of bad governance the NPP led by President Akufo-Addo is offering Ghanaians. “The NDC is a…

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[ads1] The President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku has defended and justified why Philemon Baffour has been having regular Black Stars call-ups. The Dreams FC defender has been under huge criticisms over his continuous invitation to the Black Stars but yet to feature in a single game for the Ghana senior male national team.[ads2] Many have associated Baffour’s continuous call-ups to the Black Stars to being a Dreams FC player, a club which is in one-way or the other belongs to the Ghana FA President. But according to Kurt Okraku, Philemon Baffour has been a key figure…

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[ads1] Black Princesses Coach, Ben Forkuo has named a squad of 22 players for the U20 FIFA World Cup Costa Rica 2022 qualifiers first leg encounter against the young Crested Cranes of Uganda. The squad list sees Berry Ladies lethal forward, Sophaiah Maabena Agyaakwa and Amina Ahamadu of FC Savannah making their first appearance for the Black Princesses. The team is scheduled to leave Accra today January 19,2022 via Kenya Airlines at 21:00 GMT.[ads2] Find below the squad list ; GOALKEEPERS CYNTHIA FIINDIB KONLAN – PEARL PIA LADIES GRACE BUOADI BANWAA – HASAACAS LADIES AMINA AHAMADU – FC SAVANNAH DEFENDERS…

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[ads1] Former Asante Kotoko goalkeeper, Felix Annan has joined American side Maryland Bobcats FC after fruitful negotiations. Annan has joined the Montgomery County-based club on a free transfer after leaving Asante Kotoko.[ads2] The highly-talented netminder announced the deal on his social media page which reads, “I Am Very Happy & Excited To Announce My New Home For 2022. The Project & Foundation Of This Club Made Me Sign Because I Want To Help This Ambitious Club To The Top. The Offer & Interest From Maryland Bobcats FC Was One I Couldn’t Reject.I Am Fully Focused & Looking Forward To A…

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[ads1] The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has scheduled to hold its first town-hall meeting of the year in Kumasi on Monday, January 24, 2022. According to the leading opposition party, the meeting is under the theme “Dissecting Ghana’s ailing economy and the obnoxious E-levy policy” and would be held at the Great Hall of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).[ads2] The program organized under the auspices of the National Communications Bureau will be attended by the media and other stakeholders who will have an opportunity to share their thoughts on the theme for event. Read the press…

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[ads1] Ghana captain, Andre Ayew has downplayed claims that the AFCON 2021 was his last for the Black Stars after the team’s early exit from the tournament ongoing in Cameroon. Ghana failed to progress from the group stage of the tournament after an embarrassing defeat to Comoros in Garoua last Tuesday. The four-time AFCON champions were shockingly beaten 3:2 by Comoros who were making their debut AFCON appearance.[ads2] Ayew who was an important figure in the Black Stars set up was shown a red card in the Comoros game after fouling goalkeeper Salim Boina. Speaking to the press after the…

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