All the personalities who have declared intentions to contest the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearership position are competent and capable of leading the party in the 2024 elections says former Deputy General-Secretary of the party, Nana Obiri Boahen.[ads2] According to him, even though the aspirants are capable of leading the NPP, he is of strong conviction that the Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia will win the race. “So far, all the aspirants who have declared their intention to contest for the party’s flagbearership are competent and capable of leading the party but I am of the strong conviction that Dr…
Author: Wilhelmina Antonniette Bartels
Former deputy General-Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Obiri Boahen has said said the NDC have done nothing wrong in changing its leadership in parliament.[ads2] According to him, the NDC as a political party have the rights to make changes to its leadership in parliament whenever necessary and sees nothing wrong with the party’s decision. “We need to be honest with ourselves. The NDC is a political party and at any point in time, they can change leadership. They have only decided to re-strategise and restructure, and for me there is no big deal about it,” he said…
Former Hearts of Oak winger, Patrick Razak has joined Somanya-based division two outfit Bazuka FC.[ads2] Razak has joined Bazuka FC on a free transfer after leaving Hearts of Oak. The former Horoya AC attacker is expected to use his experience in the domestic league to help Bazuka FC secure a ticket to the division one league.[ads3] Razak was part of the Hearts of Oak squad that lifted the FA Cup last season against Bechem United. He was also an integral member of the Hearts of Oak squad that defeated bitterest rivals Asante Kotoko to win the President Cup last season.[ads4]
Division One League side, Elmina Sharks have appointed Ernest Thompson-Quartey as the new head coach.[ads2] The astute tactician has joined the Elmina-based outfit for the remainder of the league season. A club’s statement reads, “Elmina Sharks Football Club is delighted to welcome Ernest Thompson-Quartey as our new head coach, joining us to bring his progressive football and innovative coaching to the club.” Ernest Thompson-Quartey has been handed the coaching job following the sacking of Mallam Yahaya.[ads3] The 48-year old was fired due to an unimpressive performance this season. Mallam Yahaya was appointed Elmina Sharks head coach in December, 2021 after…
Ghana has been ranked the 8th highest football exporter in 2022, according to FIFA global transfer report.[ads2] The West Africa football powerhouse exported 515 football talents in 2022 under retrospect for just $17.4m. In Africa, Ghana was ranked second with Nigeria placing first and fifth globally with 725 players for $104.m while Ivory Coast came third but 9th in the world with 428 players for $38.3m.[ads3] Brazil topped the list with 2,061 players for $843.2m while Argentina came second with 1,004 footballers for $380m. France and Great Britain occupied the third and fourth positions with 921 and 848 players for…
Striker Abednego Tetteh has joined Bibiani Goldstars in the ongoing transfer window, Kyfilla.com can exclusively reveal.[ads2] Kyfilla.com can exclusively reveal that the experienced striker has joined the Ghana Premier League outfit for the remainder of the ongoing league season. The former Bechem United talisman has signed for Bibiani Goldstars after parting ways with King Faisal Football Club few weeks ago.[ads3] The former Heart of Oak forward ended his stay with King Faisal due to his strained relationship with the technical handlers of the club. He is said to have had a fall out with the King Faisal technical team led…
Ghana Premier League outfit, King Faisal Football Club have announced the signing of versatile defender Nasiru Osman Ebla.[ads2] Osman has signed a permanent deal for the Insha Allahu lads after completing a mandatory medicals. He has joined King Faisal following his scintillating form for Berekum Chelsea in the Ghana Premier League this season.[ads3] Nasiru Osman is expected to solidify the King Faisal defence with his experience in the domestic league.[ads4]
Immediate past Minority Chief Whip, Alhaji Muntaka Mubarak has expressed his disappointment to the changes made to the NDC leadership in parliament.[ads2] A statement dated January 23 and signed by the party’s General-Secretary, Fiifi Kwetey said the NDC has made changes to its leadership in parliament with Dr Cassiel Ato Forson taking over from Haruna Iddrisu as the minority leader. Emmanuel Kofi Armah Buah, MP for Ellembelle in the Western region was also named the deputy minority leader, replacing Ketu North legislator James Avedzi Klutse. Muntaka Mubarak had his position as the Minority Chief Whip handed over to Adaklu MP,…
Ghana Premier League powerhouse, Hearts of Oak have completed the signing of defender Silvester Appiah, pending official announcement.[ads2] The enterprising centre-back has reportedly pen down a deal with the Phobians after impressing the technical handlers of the team at training. Appiah has joined Hearts of Oak as a free agent after leaving Dynamo FC in Zambia.[ads3] He was a core figure for Dynamo FC but was released by the team on mutual agreement. Appiah has joined the former Ghana Premier league champions as replacement for Mohammed Alhassan who was released few weeks ago. His deal is expected to be made…
Ghana striker, Antoine Semenyo is reportedly undergoing medicals at AFC Bournemouth for a possible move in the ongoing transfer window.[ads2] The 23-year old attacker could be joining AFC Bournemouth following his explosive performance for Bristol City in the English Championship. Should he passed the medicals, Semenyo will become the newest addition to the Bournemouth squad in a fee worth £10.5m.[ads3] He has been deemed as a perfect goal poacher to strengthen the Bournemouth attacking department in bid to maintain their place in the English Premier League. Semenyo was on the wishlist of clubs including Crystal Palace and Everton but it…