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Alex Kotey named Ghana FA Referees manager

With the approval of the Executive Council, the General Secretary has appointed Alexander Neequaye Kotey as the Referees Manager of the Ghana Football Association. Mr. Alexander Kotey came tops following a rigorous recruitment process by the Association. The Referees Manager will head the Refereeing Department of the GFA and shall report to the General Secretary. The Referees Manager will perform, among others,...

I didn’t intentionally bite my girlfriend’s nipple; former Kotoko defender Kufour recounts event

The Porcupine Warriors centre-back has denied suggestions that he intentionally bit his girlfriend's nipple just to leave her an everlasting memory Former Asante Kotoko defender John Kufour has refuted suggestions that he planned to destroy his former girlfriend Dennisa Hagan's life and career by intentionally biting off her nipples in January 2017. The 33-year-old was arrested on Monday by Ghana Police...

Former Kotoko star John Kufour granted bail after biting former girlfriend’s nipple

The former Porcupine Warriors centre-back is in hot waters after harassing and biting the nipple of his former lover Former Asante Kotoko defender John Kufour has been granted a bail of 50,000 Cedis by an Ejisu District Court for manhandling and biting of the nipples of his former girlfriend. Presided over by judge Kwaku Baah Frempong, Kufour is expected to pay...

Coronavirus: Ghana records 217 new cases on Friday; tally now at 6,486 with 31 deaths

Ghana’s COVID-19 case count has shot up from 6269 on Wednesday to 6,486 on Friday morning, AshesGyamera.com can confirm. The latest update according to the Ghana Health Service (GHS) represents 217 new cases confirmed in the country but fortunately, no additional death case has been recorded. The update also indicates that 53 more persons have recovered from the virus, bringing the total number...

Ghanaian Teachers should be ready to forgo 50% of their salary if they want to stay home – Prof. Adei

Professor Emeritus of the Ashesi University, Stephen Adei says teachers must be ready to forgo 50% of their salaries if they want to continue staying at home. The outbreak of Covid-19 in Ghana has resulted in the closure of schools to curb the spread of the disease and teachers have been at home since March. Speaking on Joy News’ Upfront with...

Ghana FA job is ‘more difficult than I expected’, Kurt Okraku admits working under pressure

The football association chief has admitted that he is working under intense pressure than he expected before coming into power Ghana Football Association president Kurt Okraku has said that he least expected that he will be facing a lot of pressure before being elected into office. Barely seven months into his tenure, Okraku has faced countless challenges including clubs asking his...

Medeama goalkeeper Ofori Antwi not ready to extend stay in GPL; eyes move to Europe

The shot-stopper says he will not consider any interest from Ghana Premier League after his stay in Tarkwa as he wants to travel Europe for greener pastures Medeama goalkeeper Eric Ofori Antwi has revealed that he will not extend his Ghana Premier League when his contract with the Tarkwa-based club run out. The 28-year-old has become a transfer target for Hearts...

Ghana Premier League must restart in September, says Yaw Amponsah

The former football association presidential aspirant believes the current football season must be nullified and prepare for a new one in September Phar Rangers bankroller Nana Yaw Amponsah has insisted that 2019-20 Ghana football season must be truncated due to Coronavirus disease pandemic in order to adequately prepare for a new campaign. Amponsah, who contested for the Ghana FA Presidential elections...

‘Ghana FA Exco unanimously agreed to sack Kwasi Appiah’; Okraku denies taking revenge

The country's football association president has vehemently denied suggestions that he used his position to take a revenge on the former Black Stars coach Ghana Football Association president Kurt Okraku has rejected reports that he initiated the process to part ways with former Black Stars coach Kwasi Appiah. The 60-year-old was relieved from office a couple months ago after a decision...

‘King Faisal players not ready for Salary pay cut’, Osman warns club’s top hierarchy

The highly-rated youngster has revealed that the players will not agree to any pay cut from the club's management since they are paid a meagre amount King Faisal striker Ibrahim Osman has insisted that the first team players have agreed not to accept pay-cut from the club's top hierarchy despite rumours flying around. Reports suggest that none of the players at...