Author: Wilhelmina Antonniette Bartels

[ads1] Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko have responded to rumours of an Algerian football agent demanding his share from Kwame Opoku’s move to USM Alger. Kwame Opoku weeks ago completed a four and half year deal to USM Alger after splendid form at Asante Kotoko.[ads2] After completing the deal came with reports in the local media that an Algerian intermediary with the name Adel Hammouche is demanding for €45,000 as his share from the deal. Per the reports, Adel Hammouche believes that was his share from the deal but Kotoko CEO Nana Yaw Amponsah has failed to pay the…

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[ads1] Ghana Premier League heavyweight, Asante Kotoko have revealed that they are yet to receive anything from USM Alger concerning the transfer of Kwame Opoku to the Algerian club. Kwame Opoku has joined USM Alger from Asante Kotoko after completing the deal weeks ago.[ads2] He joined USM Alger on a four and half year deal after splendid form at Asante Kotoko. After completing the deal and even starting in USM Alger training matches, Asante Kotoko have revealed that the Algerian club are yet to pay them over the transfer of the striker.[ads3] Before leaving Asante Kotoko, Kwame Opoku had bagged…

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[ads1] Former Ghana winger Yaw Preko has been appointed as coach of the National U-15 Boys Team. Preko, a former Black Satellites coach has been hired to replace Samuel Boadu who has moved to the Black Satellites as Assistant coach.[ads2] He previously worked as Head coach of the Black Satellites in 2019. Yaw Preko, a former player of Accra Hearts of Oak also played for Anderlecht, Fenebahce, Gaziantepspor, Halmstads and Al Ettifaq FC.[ads3] Yaw Preko won over 65 caps for Ghana during an International career that spanned 15 years. He currently works as head coach of Premier League side Medeama…

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[ads1] Skyy FC forward Ebenezer Adukwaw has been named VP Phamily player for the month of March, 2021. The highly-rated attacker has won the award following his splendid performance for Skyy FC in the division one league in the aforesaid month.[ads2] He beat competition from Proud United duo of Nathaniel Adams and Kotey Suarez alongside five players from Sekondi Hasaacas namely; Philip Flamini, Isaac Asare, Theophilus Nana Awortwe, Eric Wonkyi Arthur, Daniel Egyin and FC Samartex’s Kelvin Andoh. He played three matches for Skyy FC, scored two goals and provided an assist.[ads3] Adukwaw becomes the only player from Skyy FC…

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[ads1] Mercy Efua Tagoe-Quarcoo has been reappointed as Coach of the Women’s national team – Black Queens for another year. The former Ghanaian International was made the substantive coach of the side in November 2019 after serving as assistant Coach for two years. Mercy Tagoe-Quarcoo is a retired FIFA Referee who officiated in the Ghana Premier League, CAF Competitions and FIFA Tournaments – including the 2010 FIFA Women’s World Cup.[ads2] Coach Mercy Tagoe-Quarcoo became assistant to Mas-Ud Didi Dramani before being elevated to the Head Coach position following the exit of the former in 2018. She led Ghana twice to…

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[ads1] Kwamena Duncan, the central regional Minister has predicted that Ghana may soon start importing water if care is not taken concerning the fight against illegal mining. According to him, illegal mining popular known as galamsey is destroying the various water bodies in the country and if the government didn’t win the fight and then Ghana may starting importing water in next few years to come.[ads2] “If we choose power over destruction which is going on, it may not augur well four us. So, we should be careful with our power. It won’t slip through our hands but we shouldn’t…

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[ads1] The Ghana Football Association has outdoored Woodin as the Official Textile partner for a period of one year. The outdooring event which took place at the GTP House, Tema on Friday, April 30, 2021 was attended by President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku and Vice President Mark Addo.[ads2] Others included former GFA Chairman Alhaji M.N.D Jawula, Technical Director Bernhard Lippert, Jerry Dugbartey – a Member of the Women’s League Board, Director of Marketing Jamil Maraby and Henry Asante Twum – Director of Communications. Woodin is a leading textile brand inspired by African Culture and art.[ads3] Woodin will provide fabrics and sports…

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[ads1] The Appeals Committee of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has lifted the two-year ban on Techiman City FC, Berekum Arsenals FC, Okyeman Planners FC and New Edubiase FC from participating in the MTN FA Cup Competition. The Appeals Committee considered the consolidated depositions of the four clubs and decided to uphold the decision of the Disciplinary Committee’s earlier ruling except the two-year ban on all four clubs from participating in the MTN FA Cup.[ads2] According to the Appeals Committee, “the onset and impact of the Covi-19 pandemic which led to the suspension of the League itself makes this 2-year…

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[ads1] The calls for John Dramani Mahama to lead the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2024 general elections has gotten intensed with many believing presenting the former president as candidate will help the party to win power from the ruling New Patriotic Party. As to who lead the party in the next elections has been a topic for discussion on most media platforms with many expressing their view that John Dramani Mahama is the only candidate to win power for the NDC.[ads2] Recently, personalities like Ernest Norgbey who is the MP for Ashiman Constituency have all been calling for…

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[ads1] Ace sportscaster, Kofi Asare Brako popularly known as Abatey has called for the return of Asamoah Gyan to the Black Stars. According to Abatey, the presence of Asamoah Gyan in the Black Stars scares many of the opponent Ghana faces in tournament.[ads2] Speaking on Peace FM, Abatey who is also a member of the office of the Youth and Sports Ministry believes Ghana would have done well in the last AFCON tournament in Egypt if Asamoah Gyan started most of the games. “Ghana would have done well in the last AFCON if Asamoah Gyan was given the opportunity to…

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