Author: Wilhelmina Antonniette Bartels

[ads1] Asante Kotoko pulled a huge surprise at the Crosby Awuah Memorial Park on Sunday as they defeated Karela United 2:0. Goals from Imoro Ibrahim and Kwame Opoku ensured that Asante Kotoko return to Kumasi with the three points.[ads2] It was a game many thought Karela United who were leading the league log, could easily smack Kotoko at their fortress home ground. Both clubs started well with Asante Kotoko showing no sign as the visitors as they matched Karela United boot-for-boot in Ayinase on a scochy Sunday afternoon.[ads3] Former Karela United defender, Imoro Ibrahim opened the deadlock for Asante Kotoko…

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[ads1] Medeama Sporting Club defender, Rashid Alhassan has lost his mother. The talented defender lost his mother to death on Friday evening.[ads2] According to a deep source, the mother of the defender was ill but the illness got severe last Friday and was rushed to the hospital where she gave up the ghost. Date for her funeral rites has not been set according sources at the family.[ads3] Rashid Alhassan joined Medeama Sporting Club prior to the start of last season as a free agent after stint in Somalia. He was an integral member of the Wa All Stars now Legon…

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[ads1] The Western Region has seen an upsurge in the coronavirus cases as of Friday, February 5, 2021. According to the Public Health Management Committee, a total of 165 new cases have been recorded in the region on Friday, February 5, 2021.[ads2] Out of the 165 cases, the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis recorded the highest of 132. Currently, the Western Region’s active cases stands at 448 as of Friday, February 5, 2021.[ads3] Per the data from the Ghana Health Service, the Western Region now sit third in terms of regions with the highest cases. The Western Region has now recorded 3,796 according…

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[ads1] Joe Jackson, the director of operations at Dalex Finance has tested positive for the deadly Coronavirus. Mr. Jackson made the announcement on his twitter page, stating that he is currently doing well.[ads2] He posted that, “I’ve tested positive for COVID-19. I did a test on Thursday evening at LEDing Lab and got the result at 1:30pm today. I am feeling okay and in good spirits. I am still processing the effect of this event but I know that I must share the experience. #MaskUpGhana..[ads3] https://twitter.com/Joe_Jackson_GH/status/1358090042338607108?s=19 [ads5]

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[ads1] Former Ghana U-20 midfielder, Bright Addae has expressed his desire to play for Ghana Premier League heavyweight Asante Kotoko before retiring from active football. The 28-year old is currently playing for Romanian outfit FC Hermannstadt after leaving Italian lower- tier side Juve Stabia.[ads2] Addae who was an inch closer to joining Asante Kotoko before moving abroad, has said that he will definitely play for the Porcupine Warriors before hanging his boots. “Asante Kotoko is a great club, I have been supporting the club from infancy so I will wear the jersey of Kotoko as a player before I retire…

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[ads1] Veteran broadcast journalist, Charles Osei Asibey affectionately called ‘The Barrister’ has declared his intentions to contest for the Ghana Olympic Committee presidential seat. This comes after the Ghana Olympic Committee at its Executive Board meeting fixed February 19 and March 10, 2021 for its Extra Ordinary Congress and Elective Congress respectively. The meeting held on Tuesday, February 4, 2021 also saw the roadmap for the elective Congress agreed.[ads2] Speaking to ghanasportspage, Charles Osei Asibey who happens to be the former Communication Director for the Ghana Olympic Committee, declared his readiness to contest for the committee’s top seat at the…

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[ads1] Former Aduana Stars defender Caleb Amankwah has denied holding talks with Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak for a possible move. Reports were rife that the dependable defender has held a crunch talks with both Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak as he hopes to make a return to the Ghana Premier League.[ads2] But speaking to Kumasi-based Ezra FM, Caleb Amankwah denied the reports, stating that none of the two clubs have contacted him for deal. “I have not spoken to Kotoko or Hearts of Oak for a possible move, I don’t have any Hearts official contact, so it…

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[ads1] Outspoken football administrator, Kofi Manu popularly known as ‘Blue Boy’ has descended on the Ghana Football Association for banning Medeama Sporting Club and Hearts of Oak for violating Covid-19 protocols. The two Ghana Premier League clubs have been temporarily banned to play their home matches behind closed doors after violating coronavirus protocols during a match day.[ads2] A statement from the Ghana FA stated that until the case is fully determined by its Disciplinary Committee, the two clubs should not open their home grounds to supporters.. Reacting to the ban on the two clubs during an interview on Kumasi-based Ashh…

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[ads1] Four players have been shortlisted for the Ghana Premier League Nasco Player of the Month award for the month of January. The winner of the 2020/21 GPL NASCO Player of the Month for January award will be announced on Wednesday February 10, 2021. Winner will receive a NASCO Television set and a personalized trophy.[ads2] The nominated players are: Diawusie Taylor: The leading marksman scored his 9th goal of the season in the epic clash between his side Karela FC and Medeama SC at the Anyinase CAM park on Day 11 of the season.Taylor is poised to continue his impressive…

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[ads1] Four Coaches who led their teams to impressive results in January have been nominated for the NASCO Coach of the Month Award. The winner of the 2020/21 GPL NASCO Coach of the Month for January award will be announced on Wednesday February 10, 2021. Winner will receive a NASCO Television set and a personalized trophy.[ads2] Below are the nominees for the Coach of the Month- January: Bashiru Hayford – Legon Cities After taking over as head coach of the side Coach Bashiru Hayford saw his team secure three wins out of five games played in January.  Two of their wins…

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