Black Stars pitch invader Awal Suleman has been fined GH¢ 2,400 by the Cape Coast Circuit Court on Thursday. [ads1] Awal Suleman was at the Cape Coast Circuit Court today for the final hearing of his case, where he was charged with offensive disturbance and resisting arrest. The 25-year old will serve three months in jail if he failed to pay the fine of GH¢ 2,400 and was also made to sign a bond of good behavior. The graduate nurse invaded the pitch during the Black Stars 2:0 win over South Africa in the 2021 AFCON qualifiers at the Cape…
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The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced its calendar for the 2019/2020 football season. Read below the GFA’s 2019/20 football calendar: [ads1]
Western region based division one league outfit Skyy FC have announced a friendly match with premiership heavyweight Asante Kotoko. [ads1] The friendly match which is to prepare both clubs for the upcoming league season will be held at the St. Martin’s Park at Daboase in the Western region. Skyy FC are hoping to continue their spectacular form in the off season against the Porcupine Warriors on Sunday, December 1, 2019 despite the huge supporting base the Reds have in the Western region. With the quality of players that Skyy FC boast of and their highly intelligent technical bench, the game…
The Executive Council of the GFA has named President of Skyy FC Mr. Wilson Arthur as Chairman of a seven-member FA Cup Committee of the GFA. [ads1] The Executive Council has also named Kofi Poku as Vice Chairman of the FA Cup Committee. Other members of the Committee are: George Ofosuhene, Robert Duncan/Salifu Zida (depending on Executive Council election result), Oloboi Commodore, Frederick Agbenyo and Donne Komako. The FA Cup Committee has the responsibility of bringing the required innovations to deliver a great knock-out event to patrons of the competition. Another responsibility of the Committee is to promulgate policies and…
Black Stars pitch invader Awal Suleman has finally meet his idol Thomas Partey. [ads1] Awal Suleman invaded the pitch during the Black Stars 2:0 victory over South Africa in the 2021 AFCON qualifiers at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium. He was apprehended by the security officials at the match venue after a hot chase and was in police custody for two good days. Awal Suleman later disclosed that, he only wanted to take a photo with his idol and Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey. His dream has finally come true after the Atletico Madrid midfielder extended him an invitation. Awal…
The Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced new Player’ Status Committee with former Ghanaian striker Kwame Ayew included. [ads1] The Executive Council in the exercise of its powers under Article 51 (2) of the GFA Statues has appointed the five-member Committee for the next two years. The five-member Committee have been mandated to set up an employment status, eligiblity, compensation and contractual dispute involving GFA, clubs, players, coaches and license match agents in accordance with the GFA, FIFA Regulations on the Status and transfer of players. They are to also set up the GFA Regulations in…
Ghana will now face South Africa for a bronze medal in the ongoing U23 AFCON tournament in Egypt. The Black Meteors were beaten 3:2 on penalties in their semi-final game against Ivory Coast after 2:2 in regulation today. However, coach Ibrahim Tanko’ side who are determined to get a ticket to the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, will battle with South Africa for the ticket. South Africa were trounced by the host country Egypt 3:0 this evening at the Cairo International Stadium. The Black Meteors clash with the South Africans has been slated for Friday, November 22, 2019 at 2:30PM…
The Executive Council of the GFA has named a five-member Finance Committee with the Association’s Vice President, Mark Addo as Chairman of the Committee. [ads1] The Executive Council named the Columbia University graduate (MBA (Finance and International Business) as Chairman and other members onto the Committee during its meeting at Cape Coast last week. Executive Council member, George Amoako, who has considerable knowledge in football finance, is the Vice Chairman of the Finance Committee. Other members are: Samuel Kaye Brew-Butler, Mathew Ampofo and Gideon Fosu. The Finance Committee’s responsibilities includes the following: 1. Cooperating with the General Secretary to prepare and submit…
The Black Meteors of Ghana have been beaten on penalty shoot-outs by Ivory Coast in the semi-finals of the U23 AFCON on Tuesday. [ads1] Ghana’ dream of making it to the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo is still hanging after losing to Ivory Coast 3:2 on penalty shoot-outs after 2:2 in regulation today. The first half was dominated by the Ivorians which saw them leading with Yusif Dao’ goal in the 13th minute of the match. Coach Ibrahim Tanko’ side returned from the recess to pile up pressure on the Ivorians leading to Yaw Yeboah’ equalizer in the 51st minute…
The Western Regional Football Association has announced its programme line-up for the 2019/20 league season. [ads1] According to a release from the association signed by its secretary Julius Ben Emunah, the 2019/20 division two league season will start at January 11, 2020. The release further states that, affiliation fee for second, third and other divisions will pay an affiliation fee of GH¢ 1,000. Below is the release