[ads1] Ghanaian top referee Daniel Laryea has been selected by CAF for the AFCON 2021 in Cameroon next year. The highly-respected referee has been chosen among the tall list of match officials for the prestigious tournament slated for January 9, 2022 to February 6, 2022.[ads2] Daniel Laryea is the only Ghanaian referee selected for the AFCON following his vast experience in handling continental matches. He has been officiating in the CAF Champions League and the CAF Confederation Cup and considered as one of the best referees in West Africa.[ads3] The 34-year old has also handled AFCON and FIFA World Cup…
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[ads1] The draw for the Ghana FA Cup round of 64 has been held successfully with some interesting fixtures. The FA Cup sponsored by telecommunication giants, MTN has reached the round of 64 stage with Asante Kotoko drawing neighbors King Faisal, AshantiGold to face Bechem United whilst Aduana Stars will square off with Techiman Eleven Wonders. Defending champions Hearts of Oak will face Ghana Premier League newbies Accra Lions while Karela United will come against Medeama Sporting Club for the Western Region derby.[ads2] Below is the full fixtures Group A: 1. Sene Hotspurs v Berekum Freedom Fighters 2. Berekum Arsenals…
[ads1] The Minister of Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif has said each member of the Ghana Amputee Team will receive $2000 each for winning the AFCON. The Ghana Amputee Team (Black Challengers) emerged champions of the 2021 African Amputee Football Cup of Nations in Tanzania.[ads2] Ghana defeated Liberia in the final game of the tournament to win the tournament. READ: Ghana Amputee Team Arrive Home After AFCON triumph Sports Ministry to facilitate return of ‘stranded’ Ghana Amputee Team The team after winning the tournament had difficulties in purchasing a return ticket to Ghana but eventually the Youth and Sports Ministry managed…
[ads1] Bechem United teenager, Clinton Duodou has been handed a Black Satellites call-up. This follows his exceptional showdown for Bechem United this season in the Ghana Premier League.[ads2] The Ghana U-20 team will soon commence preparations for the 2022 WAFU Cup of Nations which will be qualifications for the U20 Africa Cup of Nations in 2023. The 16-year old Clinton Duodou becomes the latest player to receive a call-up to the Black Satellites after Asante Kotoko duo of Augustine Agyapong and Clinton Opoku.[ads5]
[ads1] Former Hearts of Oak midfielder, Francis Bossman will be enstooled as Chief for Sekyere Krobo in Wassa East of the Western Region. The four-time Ghana Premier League winner will be enstooled as the Omanhene for Sekyere Krobo in a grand durbar from January 7-9, 2021. He will be enstooled under the name Nana Gyebre III.[ads2] Francis Joojo Bossman begun his senior career in 2002 playing with Berekum Arsenal in the Ghana Premier League. His nickname was Makelele. He earned while still young a call to represent the Ghana national team, in 2003. All this contributed for his move to Hearts of Oak in…
[ads1] Keta Senior High Technical School student, Francisca Lamini performed amazingly in the just ended West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). Lamini is was a female finalist of the 2021 National Science and Maths Quiz scored 8As in this year’s WASSCE.[ads2] She scored 8As in the core subjects of English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science and Social Studies as well as her electives of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Elective Mathematics. This comes as no surprising to many due to her outstanding performance in the National Science and Maths Quiz despite her school, KETA SHTS losing the trophy to winners Prempeh…
[ads1] Asante Kotoko have been dealt a big blow has midfielder Mudasiru Salifu will missed game against Real Tamale United on Wednesday. The Porcupine Warriors will host the Premier League newbies in matchday eight at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.[ads2] The brainy Salifu has been ruled out of the game due to accumulated yellow cards. His absence comes as huge blow to Asante Kotoko as Salifu has been a core figure of Coach Prosper Narteh’s side so far in the league season.[ads3] Mudasiru Salifu has scored once with an assist this season for Asante Kotoko. The Porcupines will be hoping…
[ads1] Aduana Stars winger, Emmanuel Gyamfi will missed the club’s game against AshantiGold SC at the Lenclay Sports Stadium on Wednesday. The Ogya Boys will travel to Obuasi to face AshantiGold in matchday eight of the Ghana Premier League on Wednesday without the speedy winger.[ads2] Gyamfi will missed the game due to accumulated yellow cards. This comes as huge blow to Aduana Stars who are challenging for the Ghana Premier League title[ads3] Aduana Stars currently sit second on the Ghana Premier League log after seven matches with fourteen ponts, just two away from league leaders King Faisal…[ads5]
[ads1] Midfielder, Gladson Awako has reportedly been included in Hearts of Oak squad for Elmina Sharks showdown on Thursday. The experienced midfielder has reportedly been included in Hearts of Oak squad by coach Samuel Boadu for matchday eight Ghana Premier League clash.[ads2] It is believed that Awako could make his debut for the defending champions of the Ghana Premier League after five months since joining the club. He is yet to make his debut for Hearts of Oak since joining from Great Olympics in August, 2021 due to off-field issues.[ads3] The former TP Mazembe midfielder went AWOL for about three…
[ads2] Industrious sportscaster, Juliet Bawuah has been nominated for the upcoming SWAG Awards sports journalist of the year category. The Media General Head of Sports was part of the final four nominees shortlisted for the top award at the event night scheduled for December 17, 2021. [ads4] Also vying for the top award is Angel FM sports show host Saddick Adams ‘Obama’, Ghanaian Times’ John Vigah and photojournalist Samuel Boakye-Buckman popularly known as Dada Oliseh. Meanwhile, this year’s edition of the SWAG Awards will be held at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC) on the aforementioned date. The event is…