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Breaking: Former Ghana president J.J Rawlings confirmed dead

Ghana's former president Jerry John Rawlings has been confirmed dead at the age of 73 by family on Thursday after battling with a short illness at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. The outspoken former head of state was the first president in the fourth republic as he headed Ghana between 1992 and 2000...

Kotoko defender Christopher Nettey starts alongside Baba Rahman as Ghana face Sudan in Afcon qualifiers

Ghana coach C.K Akonnor has named a depleted squad to face Sudan in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium on Thursday. Asante Kotoko defender Christopher Nettey who was handed a late call up to replace Harrison Afful starts in defence together with Chelsea...

At least 9 people killed in car accident on Dormaa-Berekum road

The accident took place on the main road from Berekum to Dormaa Ahenkro when a passenger bus crashed into a taxi after the driver of the former opted to dodge a pothole About nine people have been reported dead after a passenger bus (Ford) crashed into a taxi at the Amomaso...

Asamoah Gyan admits he’s unfit for Ghana Premier League opening day

The legendary striker has admitted to suspicions that he lacks the match fitness as Ghana Premier League kicks off this weekend Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has confirmed reports that he is unfit to play in the opening games of the Ghana Premier League. The 34-year-old signed...

‘Make Ghana proud’ – FA president Okraku urges Black Stars ahead of Sudan clash

The football association's chief has advised the Black Stars to achieve success on Thursday when they face Sudan in the Afcon qualifiers Ghana Football Association president Kurt Okraku has challenged the Black Stars to 'step on the pitch' and make Ghanaians loud and proud when the lock horns with Sudan...

Caf president Ahmad Ahmad now a free man after COVID-19 scare

The continent's football governing body's chief has finally been discharged after almost two weeks of self isolation Confederation of African Football president Ahmad Ahmad is now a free man after being discharged from the hospital on Wednesday evening. Ahmad was tested positive of COVID-19 on October 30, and later taken through...

Photos: Asante Kotoko midfielder Muniru finally arrives in camp; trains with teammates

Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko have finally had in their camp midfielder Sulley Sarki Muniru who joined the club on November 2 in a two-year deal as a free agent from Tambov FC. Pictures by Rich Berko The 28-year-old was one of the two midfielders...

Hearts deny Ibrahim Tanko talks, reveal which coach will lead them

The Phobians have distanced themselves from rumours linking them to former Black Stars deputy coach ahead of the new campaign Hearts of Oak have denied suggestions that they will appoint former Black Stars assistant coach Ibrahim Tanko as the new head coach, according to Communication director Kwame Opare Addo.

Ghana FA release Division One League fixtures for Zone 1; Techiman City still suspended

The country's football governing body has released the pairings for Zone 1 of the national second-tier ahead of the upcoming season Ghana's Division One League is set to kick off on Thursday, December 4, with...

Ghana FA is waiting on Arsenal for Thomas Partey’s injury update, says Twum

The football governing body's spokesperson has admitted that they are counting on the Premier League side for the update on Thomas Partey Ghana Football Association's director of communications Henry Asante Twum has revealed that Thomas Teye Partey is not yet ruled out of the Black Stars' 2021 Africa Cup of...