Accra Hearts of Oak coach, Kim Grant has congratulated defender, Mohammed Alhassan for his maiden Black Stars invitation. Alhassan was named in coach Kwesi Appiah’s 29-provisional list for the AFCON, following his dazzling performance for the Phobians in the NC Special Competition. He joins Asante Kotoko duo, Felix Annan and Abdul Fatau Shafiu as the only local based players to be handed a slot in the provisional list for the AFCON. Kim Grant who was excited about the defender’s maiden national team call up, on his Facebook timeline stated that “Congratulation to my central defender Mohammed Alhassan for his first…
Author: Wilhelmina Antonniette Bartels
The deputy Executive Director of the National Service Scheme, Ms. Gifty Oware- Aboagye has pledged to support the good course of the The Bright Addae Foundation. According to Ms. Oware-Aboagye, she has heard about the tremendous works the Foundation has embarked in the country and believes they will need more support to enable them achieve their vision and mission. She said this during a courtesy call made by Bright Addae and some executive members of the Foundation to her office on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 in Accra. Bright Addae stated that, the Foundation has come to stay with a mission…
Andre Dede Ayew has been named the new Black Stars captain for the AFCON 2019 in Egypt next month. The 29-year old was named the team captain for the Black Stars after the role was stripped off from Asamoah Gyan by the head coach, Kwesi Appiah. With Dede Ayew handed the new role, Asamoah Gyan has been assigned as the general captain of the Black Stars for the 32nd edition of the prestigious tournament on the African continent. Kwadwo Asamoah, who plays his professional football in the Italian Serie A for Inter Milan, has been assigned as the deputy captain…
The Ghana Senior National team. Black Stars will engage in two friendly tests ahead of the AFCON 2019 in Egypt next month. Ghana as part of preparations ahead of the prestigious tournament on the African continent, have scheduled to engage South Africa and Namibia in friendlies. Meanwhile, coach Kwesi Appiah and his entourage are expected to depart Ghana in the first week of June for Dubai to begin camping where they will engage in the friendlies.
Ghanaian reggae and dancehall musician, Charles Nii Armah Mensah known in showbiz as Shatta Wale as apologized for his brawl against rival, Stonebwoy at the just ended Vodafone Ghana Music Awards. Read the apology issued by the management of Shatta Movement Empire on behalf of the ‘My Level’ hit maker, Shatta Wale; “Management of Shatta Wale wishes to render a sincere apology to all patrons of the 20th edition of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA), viewers of the event around the world, organizers of the awards, Charterhouse Productions, title sponsors, Vodafone Ghana and all Shatta Movement fans worldwide for…
Kumasi Asante Kotoko coach, Charles Kwablah Akonnor has named an eighteen-member squad for Aduana Stars showdown in Dormaa. The Porcupine Warriors have to either win the encounter or secure an away point at Dormaa on Wednesday before making it to the semi-final stage of the on-going competition. Burkinabe import Songne Yacouba who scored on last weekend was named among the eighteen-member squad alongside Abdul Fatau Shafiu who is the leading topscorer for the team in the special competition. Kotoko currently sit at the summit of the Premier League Zone A table with 21 points while regional rivals, Ashantigold Sporting Club…
The Western Regional Sports Committee working under the auspices of the Western Regional Coordinating Council, is set to hold it first ever Sports strategic workshop on Friday, May 31, 2019. The workshop which will be held at the WRCC Residency is under the theme ” Awakening The Sports Economy in the Western Region” and is scheduled for 9:00AM to 3:00PM on the aforesaid date. The Sports Strategic Workshop is the initiative by the newly inaugurated Western Regional Sports Committee, chaired by the DCE of Wassa East, Honorable Wilson Arthur, who double as the CEO of Wilsad Services and Skyy Media-…
Kayserispor attacker Asamoah Gyan has rescinded his Black Stars retirement decision after meeting with President Akufo-Addo. The 33-year old disclossed his retirement from the Black Stars after head coach Kwesi Appiah stripped off his captaincy armband to Andre Ayew and assigned him the general captain role. The former Liberty Professionals goal poacher was ordered by President Akufo-Addo to rescind decision and make himself available for national team selection. Gyan has rescind his retirement decision, accepting the general captain role for the AFCON 2019. Below is a copy of the statement from Asamoah Gyan ;
The all-time leading topscorer of the Ghana Senior National team, Asamoah Gyan has scheduled to decide his future with the Black Stars today. The 33-year old announced a shocking retirement from the Black Stars after fourteen years of active service to the national team. Following his sudden retirement from the national team, President Akufo-Addo invited the head coach , Kwesi Appiah, the Management Committee alongside the Normalization Committee for a meeting at the Jubilee House yesterday over Gyan’s retirement. The President, subsequently, during the meeting spoke to the Kayserispor attacker on the telephone, asking him to rescind his decision and…
Ivorian giant, Asec Mimosas are expected to touch down in Kumasi on Friday, May 24, 2019 ahead of Asante Kotoko duel. The Hunters have been invited by the management of the Porcupine Warriors for a friendly test to commemorate Otumfour Osei Tutu II 20th anniversary since ascending the Asanteman throne. Former Bechem United and Asante Kotoko Ivorian forward, Ahmed Simba Toure is expected to lead Asec Mimosas for the encounter against the Porcupines. Meanwhile, the much talked about fixture is scheduled for Sunday, May 26, 2019 at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi.