[ads1] Former President, John Dramani Mahama has sent his goodwill message to the Black Stars ahead of AFCON 2021 opener against Morocco. Ghana face the North African country in first game of the ongoing AFCON in Cameroon on Monday evening.[ads2] With Ghana determine to lift fifth AFCON trophy after last winning it in 1982, the former President has threw his support behind the Black Stars to triumph over the 23 other countries for the giant trophy. “Wishing our Black Stars the very best of luck in their opening game against Morocco later this afternoon, and in subsequent matches.[ads3] “Football unites…
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[ads1] Ghanaian defender Samuel Inkoom has left Georgian outfit FC Torpedo Kutaisi for the second time. The defender first joined the club earlier last year in February on a short deal. After four months, he left the club when the campaign in the country ended.[ads2] Impressed with the output of the player during his stay, officials of FC Torpedo Kutaisi have re-signed Samuel Inkoom on the back of successful talks in August, 2021. The former Asante Kotoko right-back has left FC Torpedo Kutaisi once again after the just ended league season in Georgia.[ads3] Inkoom announced his departure from FC Torpedo…
[ads1] The combined efforts of the police and members of Wassa Appiahkrom and Ayiem communities led to the arrest of nine (9) robbery suspects in two robbery attacks on 7th and 8th January, 2022 at Wassa Akropong and Mpohor in the Western Region. The suspects attacked their victims with an array of weapons, made up of a locally manufactured pistol, cutlasses and a dagger. They bolted from the crime scenes with various items including a motorbike, mobile phones and a cash amount of Ghc 2,700.[ads2] Suspects Godwin Boah, Philemon Essien, Emmanuel Yaley, Mohammed Sumaila, Evans Amarh, Patrick Aboah, Augustine Nana…
[ads1] Ghanaians are to expect an increment of transportation fares from Monday, January 17, 2022, according to a press statement from the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana (C-DAG). According to the association, the uprise of the fares is as a result of hardships commercial drivers are currently facing which includes the price of fuel at the pumps, the increase in the prices of vehicles and the increment of spare parts and lubricants.[ads2] “It must be noted that we commiserate with Ghanaians on the current economic hardship but in order to keep us in business, we are left with no other…
[ads1] The Anti-Robbery Squad attached to the Volta Regional Police Command is on a targeted intelligence-led special operation to combat armed robbery activities in the region especially along the Kpando-Dambai Highway. Police reports indicate that a group of armed robbers have been operating on that stretch attacking passengers and motorists, and robbing them of their valuables.[ads2] In view of this, the Volta Regional Police Command has deployed its Anti-Robbery squad to clamp down on criminal activities in the region.[ads3] “Also, other Anti-Robbery Squads all over the country are on high alert to deal with any armed group. “We are pursuing…
[ads1] Ghana’s contingent for the 2021 Total Energies Africa Cup of Nations has arrived in Yaoundé – Cameroon for the continents flagship competition. The team touched down at the Yaoundé Nsimalen Airport at approximately 20:30GMT from Doha – Qatar where they have been camping for the past two weeks. The Black Stars lost 3-0 to African Champions Algeria on Wednesday in a preparatory game before departing to Cameroon Saturday afternoon.[ads2] The four-time African Champions will open their campaign against Morocco on Monday before playing Gabon and Comoros in the other Group C matches. In all, 25 players made the trip…
[ads1] American club New Mexico United have announced the acquisition of Hearts of Oak defender Raddy Ovouka. The Congolese left-back has joined the American side on a year lone deal after spectacular performance for Hearts of Oak in the Ghana Premier League.[ads2] A statement from Hearts of Oak reads, “Accra Hearts of Oak has agreed with American based club, New Mexico United to transfer defender, Raddy Ovouka to them on a 1-year loan deal.” Ovouka was instrumental for Hearts of Oak last season where he helped the team to win double to halt their eleven year trophy drought.[ads3] Ovouka joined…
[ads1] Former Asante Kotoko defender Patrick Yeboah is reportedly joining Berekum Chelsea. The highly-talented left-back has reportedly agreed terms with the Berekum-based club for a possible move.[ads2] Yeboah is joining Berekum Chelsea on a free transfer after stint with Medeama SC and Karela United. Patrick Yeboah parted ways with Medeama FC to rejoin Karela United. He joined Asante Kotoko in July, 2019 after explosive performance at Karela United.[ads3] Following an unproductive season at Asante Kotoko, Yeboah returned to Medeama but his contract was terminated after just eight months. Should the deal materialized, Patrick Yeboah is expected to strengthen the Berekum…
[ads1] Former Ghana and Leeds United legendary striker, Tony Yeboah has cast doubt on the Black Stars winning the AFCON 2021. Ghana is in quest for a fifth AFCON trophy after last winning it in 1982. Since then, the West African country had lost three finals with the last against Ivory Coast in 2015.[ads2] Ghana is going into the tournament with 17 debutants in an expanded 28-man squad with many labelling the squad as a lightweight compared to the other top countries. “It will be difficult for Ghana to win the AFCON but everything is possible in life, so we…
[ads1] Asante Kotoko have been dealt a huge blow as four of its key players will not be available for AshantiGold SC clash this weekend. The Porcupines will host regional rivals AshantiGold in week twelve of the Ghana Premier League without the four players have been key to the team’s campaign this season.[ads2] Midfielder Fabio Gama and attacker Isaac Oppong who missed the Aduana Stars game last weekend in Dormaa Ahenkro couldn’t recover fully for the AshantiGold tie. Youngster Clinton Opoku will also not be available due to injury while Richmond Lamptey has been ruled out of the game due…