[ads1] Black Stars of Ghana duo of Emmanuel Lomotey and Nicholas Opoku have been quarantined in the country after testing positive for the novel Coronavirus, French newspaper L’Équipe has reported. The two players who play their club football for Amiens in France have been tested positive after Ghana’s afcon qualifiers against South Africa and Sao Tome and Princepe.[ads2] This was contained in a list of eleven players Amiens have reported to have tested positive for Covid-19 ahead of their game against Dunkirk in Ligue 2. Lomotey featured in Ghana’s game against South Africa in a 1:1 draw but couldn’t feature…
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[ads1] Saudi Arabian giants Al Ahli Jeddah are reportedly interested in Asante Kotoko stalwart defender Abdul Ganiyu. Ganiyu is said to have attracted interest from numerous of clubs abroad after a spontaneous performance with the Black in the 2021 AFCON qualifiers.[ads2] According to multiple reports, Al Ahli Jeddah will be presenting an offer of about UD$850,000 to Asante Kotoko for the services of the dependable centre-back. It is believed that not only Al Ahli Jeddah are interested in the former Karela United defender rather two top-notch unnamed clubs in South Africa have also shown interest.[ads3] Abdul Ganiyu has been consistent…
[ads1] The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has hold on with its decision to allow clubs to admit fans during league matches. The Ghana FA had earlier announced list of Premier League clubs eligible to admit fans at he venues when the second round of the league season resumes this weekend after training stewards.[ads2] But a statement on the Ghana FA website states that, the decision has been postponed as part of measures in preventing a third wave of the Coronavirus pandemic in the country. The statement reads, “The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has decided to postpone the admittance of spectators…
[ads1] The Club Licensing Board at its sitting on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 considered the request of Berekum Arsenal and Berekum Chelsea for the re-reinstatement of their match venue licence for Berekum Golden City Park to host Division One and Premier League matches respectively. The Board also considered the request by Elmina Sharks for the licence of Ndoum Stadium to be re-instated.[ads2] GOLDEN CITY PARK – BEREKUM In respect of the Golden City Park, the Board observed that there has been a considerable improvement in the quality of the playing pitch and commended both Berekum Arsenal and Berekum Chelsea for…
[ads1] Hasaacas Ladies FC have received the nod to represent Ghana in the maiden CAF Women’s Champions League. The GFA settled on the Sekondi-based club after receiving a notification from the sub continental football governing body, the West African Football Union – B (WAFU B) on submission of name of the representing club by close of business, March 31, 2021.[ads2] Article 2 section 2.3 of the CAF Women’s Champions League 2021 Regulation permits the GFA Executive Council to decide on who represents Member Associations in the Champions League. Hasaacas Ladies were champions of the GFA Normalization Special Competition, hence gaining…
[ads1] The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia has been appointed onto the Parliamentary Service Board. His appointment was facilitated by the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin.[ads2] Other members of the Board are the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Leader of Government Business in Parliament, Mr Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, the Minority Leader, Mr Haruna Iddrisu and Mr Abraham Osei Aidoo, a former NPP MP and former Majority Leader. The Board is chaired by the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin.[ads3] “But I want to note that the former Parliamentary Service Board had Honorable Hackman Owusu-Agyeman as a member of…
[ads1] The Disciplinary Committee of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced decisions on cases of misconducts by three Premier League Clubs in the first round of the Ghana Premier League Hearts of Oak SC, Medeama SC and Karela FC were all found to have breached the GFA Match day Covid-19 Protocols at their respective match venues.[ads2] All three Clubs have been sanctioned by the Disciplinary Committee in its decisions.[ads3] Click below for the summary decisions: DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE- MISCONDUCT DECISIONS [ads5]
[ads1] The member of Parliament for North Tongu in the Volta Region, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has resigned from the Appointment Committee of Parliament. The legislator has resigned from the committee citing personal reasons as basis for his resignation.[ads2] In a statement, Okudzeto Ablakwa stated that the resignation takes immediate effect hence will not be part of the committee for the vetting of the deputy ministers-designate.[ads3] Read his statement below [ads5]
[ads1] Ghana Premier League giants Hearts of Oak have terminated the contract of Nigerian Danjuma Kuti. According to a statement from the club, Danjuma Kuti has had his contract terminated on mutual consent.[ads2] Kuti joined Hearts of Oak in April, 2020 on a two-year deal after a successful negotiations. But the player couldn’t kick a ball for the Phobians due to an injury which led to some forth and back between the player and the club.[ads3] But the Phobians have officially announced the sack of the lanky goal poacher after settling all his entitlements. The statement reads, “We are pleased…
[ads1] Congolese defender, Raddy Ovouka has extended his contract with Hearts of Oak. The talented left-back has extended his stay at the Ghana Premier League powerhouse till 2024.[ads2] This was contained in a statement from the club which reads, “the management is pleased to bring to the notice of all Phobians that, our Congolese international Raddy Ovouka has extended his contract with the club till 2024. The club is confident that his stay with us will help us acheive our goals and aspirations.”[ads3] Ovouka has been exceptional since joining Hearts of Oak in January, 2018. His incredible form at Hearts…