Author: Wilhelmina Antonniette Bartels

[ads1] Newly-appointed Asante Kotoko head coach, Mariano Barreto has officially started working. The Portuguese was appointed the head coach of the Ghana Premier League outfit after penning down a two-year deal with the club.[ads2] He begun work as the new head coach of Asante Kotoko on Monday, March 29, 2021 where he led the team in the training session. Coach Barreto will have a taste of the Ghana Premier League when he sit at the dugout of Asante Kotoko in their game against Techiman Eleven Wonders this weekend. Coach Barreto has been unattached after leaving Lithuanian side Stumbers in 2018…[ads3]…

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[ads1] The Ghana Football Association has placed an indefinite ban on Wamanafo Park. A statement on the Ghana FA website reads, “The Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association (GFA)  has banned the Wamanafo Town park indefinitely with immediate effect” “This decision was taken following assaults on the Referees at Wamanafo by the home supporters in the Division One League match between Wamanafo Mighty Royals FC and Tano Bofoakwa FC on Sunday, March 28, 2021″[ads2] “The Competitions Department of the GFA will now fix the venues for the upcoming home matches of Wamanafo Mighty Royals FC with due regards to…

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[ads1] Former Asante Kotoko player, George Asare has said the club haven’t paid him as the youth team coach since November, 2020. Asare and Richard Manu were appointed as coaches for the Asante Kotoko youth team in January, 2020 by then management led by George Amoakoh. But the two have been relieved off their duties with Johnson Smith and Abdulai Gazalle taking over the youth team after the appointment of Mariano Baretto as the head coach of Asante Kotoko.[ads2] Speaking on Kumasi-based Pure FM, George Asare has revealed that he has not been paid since November, 2020 and the current…

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[ads1] Ghana managed to dispatch Sao Tome and Princepe in the game of the 2021 African Cup of Nations qualifiers in Accra on Sunday. The Black Stars smacked Sao Tome 3:1 with the likes of Abdul Baba Rahman and Nicholas Opoku scoring their debut goals for Ghana. Ghana dominated the game throughout the entire ninety minutes though Sao Tome had some chances that they could have capitalized to slash down the scores.[ads2] Ghana begun the game on a good note which led to Nicholas Opoku’s opener for the West African country. The Amiens FC defender headed home the opener from…

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[ads1] The Black Stars of Ghana face Sao Tome and Princepe in last round of African Cup of Nations qualifier at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday. Ghana has already booked a ticket to the AFCON to be held in Cameroon after a 1:1 stalemate in Johannesburg against South Africa.[ads2] Coach CK Akonnor and his charges are going into the game determined to whitewash Sao Tome today to lead the group table despite securing a spot in the upcoming AFCON. Ghana has had its squad boosted with the arrival of skipper Andre Ayew, Crystal Palace forward Jordan Ayew and Arsenal…

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[ads1] Coach C.K Akonnor has made four changes to the starting line up for the final Group C Africa  Cup of Nations qualifier against São Tomé and Principe. Afriyie Acquah, Kwame Opoku, Emmanuel Gyasi and Caleb Ekuban make way for Andre Ayew, Thomas Partey, Osman Bukari and Jordan Ayew.[ads2] Captain Andre Ayew, Vice captain Thomas Partey and Crystal Palace forward Jordan Ayew get to start on Sunday after missing the penultimate match against South Africa on Thursday. The trio couldn’t make the trip to the rainbow nation due to traveling restrictions. Also, Belgium based forward, Osman Bukari, who made a…

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[ads1] This year’s edition of the prestigious 3Music Awards has been held successfully at the Accra International Conference Center on Saturday, March 27, 2021. The event which was the fourth edition and was virtual but was broadcasted live on television had broadcaster Naa Ashorkor, Jay Foley as main hosts with comedians OB Amponsah, Akrobeto and Lekzy Decomic hosting the red carpet. Below is the list of winners: ARTISTE (MVP) OF THE YEAR Kuami Eugene Stonebwoy Sarkodie KiDi————————WINNER Adina Diana Hamilton Medikal Fameye GROUP OF THE YEAR Keche Dope Nation Dead Peepol ———————-WINNER R2Bees Yaw Sarpong & Asomafo Bethel Revival Choir Fra…

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[ads1] Ghana Premier League giants, Asante Kotoko have reportedly chosen the Lenclay Sports Stadium in Obuasi as their home ground for the second round of the league season. The Porcupine Warriors have been using the Accra Sports Stadium throughout the first round of the 2020/21 league season and even in their CAF inter-club competitions this season.[ads2] Aside Asante Kotoko, the Accra Sports Stadium is currently being used by Hearts of Oak, Inter Allies and Great Olympics. Due to congestion at the Accra Sports Stadium and the stress in playing league matches at night, it is being reported in the local…

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[ads1] Ghana’s final 2021 African Cup of Nations qualifying match against Sao Tome & Principe will be played behind closed doors. In line with the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) directives, fans will not be admitted to the match which will be played at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday.[ads2] The match will however be live on Ghana Television (GTV). The Black Stars drew 1-1 with South Africa on Thursday to book a place in the 2021 AFCON which will be played in Cameroon next year.[ads3] Coach CK Akonnor’s side is however determined to win Sunday’s game to finish on…

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