Mr Richard Nsenkyire, the Managing Director of Ghana Premier League newcomers, FC Samartex has commended the Ghana Football Association (GFA) for running the country’s football business diligently. The Ghana FA which has come under a lot of backlash from the public in the past and in recent times on how “sorry” it’s running the league especially without a headline sponsor, has now been able to secured a deal with BetPawa, an online betting platform as the headline sponsor of the league. The Ghana Premier league had been without a major headline sponsor since 2018, the last was a $10m worth…
Author: Wilhelmina Antonniette Bartels
Acting head coach of Asante Kotoko, Abdulai Gazale has named a 19-man squad to face King Faisal in outstanding league game on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. Kotoko should have played King Faisal in match-day 21 of the ongoing Ghana Premier League but the fixture was postponed due to the unavailability of the Baba Yara Sports Stadium that period. The fixture was postponed for April 5 with Asante Kotoko as the host side. Coach Gazale has named Danlad Ibrahim and Frederick Asare as the goalkeepers for the epic encounter. Other players like Mohammed Alhassan, Maxwell Agyeman have all been included…
Award-winning Ghanaian rapper, Eno Barony has said growing up, her dream was to be a broadcast journalist. According to the 31-year old, he had the passion for journalism at a very tender age despite being talented when it comes to singing and rapping. “Initially I wanted to be a journalist but growing up when people see me singing in church or rapping in school, everyone is like I have goosebumps, you are so talented and so entertainment kind of swayed me away,” she said on TV3 New Day. On why she decided to do music instead of journalism, Eno…
The Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), Sammi Awuku has hinted at the possibility of contesting for the Akropong parliamentary seat on the ticket of the NPP. According to the former NPP national organiser, several Chiefs and Opinion Leaders in the area are convincing him to contest for the seat. “There is a huge and considerable level of support from the chiefs and people of the Akropong constituency”, Mr Awuku said on Citi FM. “There is an MP in the constituency, so I will have to start deep consultation. Before I make any decision, I will have to speak…
Bibiani Goldstars striker Abednego Tetteh has said his focus is not about winning this season’s Ghana Premier League topscorer award. According to the experienced forward, if the goal king crown fall on his laps, he will definitely grab it but his priority this season is to help Bibiani Goldstars to secure a top four spot. “My target is first for my team to be in the top four if not winning the league but for the goal king is a secondary matter, when I win it I will give thanks to God” Asked if he can win the goal king,…
After losing about 32 parliamentary seats to the NDC in the 2020 elections, Sammi Awuku has entreated the NPP to pay attention to regaining all the lost seats in the 2024 polls. According to the NLA Director-General, there would be a battle for several parliamentary seats in the 2024 polls hence the need for the ruling party to pay much attention to that instead of focusing solely on the presidential election. “I think that the NPP must focus on regaining our lost seats because there will be a battle for Parliament. But I think we [NPP] will beat the NDC…
Following his explosive form for Ajax FC in the ongoing league season, Kudus Mohammed has been named among Forbes Africa ’30 under 30′ list for 2023. The 22-year old versatile footballer was the only youthful but influential sports personality from Ghana to be included in the list alongside Emmanuel Whajah who is a Ghanaian creative director and videographer. “These young achievers are starting from scratch to build businesses and brands that are totally solutions-oriented. For this coveted ninth annual edition of the FORBES AFRICA 30 Under 30 list, our newest class of multi-tasking multi-hyphenate entrepreneurs, innovators and leaders show how…
Former Ghana international, Charles Taylor has called for a long-term contract for Black Stars head coach Chris Hughton. According to the former Hearts of Oak attacker, with the knowledge that Chris Hughton posses as football manager, a long-term contract will enable him to build a formidable Black Stars capable of winning trophies. “Chris Hughton must be given a long-term project because he is very knowledgeable. When you have good coaches like Chris, it motivates the players. When the players see him in the stands, they get motivated because they know it’s a chance for them to stake a claim for…
Maxwell Konadu, the head coach of Legon Cities FC has said his outfit will never go on relegation despite the club’s recent poor run of results. This comes after losing 3:2 to Bibiani Goldstars at the Duns Park in match-day 25 of the Ghana Premier League on Monday, April 3, 2023. The defeat has pushed Legon Cities FC to the relegation zone and will remain there untill the league resumes after the Easter break. Even though his outfit lost, Maxwell Konadu has praised his players for showcasing an impressive performance against Bibiani Goldstars and believe the team will survive relegation.…
Great Olympics forward, Jindo Morishita has lamented over lack of playing time at the club. The Japanese attacker joined Great Olympics in the second transfer window and was highly tipped to give strength to the team’s attack. Since joining the club, Morishita has struggled to break into the Great Olympics squad and was even in the stands when Great Olympics defeated Berekum Chelsea in match-day 25 of the Ghana Premier League last weekend. “Well, you know as a player, you always want to deliver value on the pitch and if you are not given enough time, it is always frustrating,”…