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Ghana’s Coronavirus disease cases shot to 5,918; three more deaths confirmed

The global pandemic seems not ending anytime soon, especially in Africa as the numbers continue to soar each day Barely after 72 hours since the last public announcement was made, Ghana's Coronavirus disease numbers have shot up to 5,918 cases which means that 280 cases have been added to victims on Tuesday, as the country continues with a rigorous community...

Essien reveals why he didn’t sign for Liverpool in 2002

The midielder has revealed that he was on the verge of signing for the Anfield side but the Blues brought an improved offer later Former Ghana and Chelsea international Michael Essien has revealed that he almost signed for Premier League side Liverpool in 2002. After making a name in France with Bastia, Essien became a transfer target for many clubs in...

Hearts of Oak players boycotted training ahead of 2017 FA Cup final humiliation by Kotoko – Thomas Abbey

The Phobians former skipper has shed lights on why they were thrashed in the Cup final by their sworn rivals three years ago in Tamale Hearts of Oak former captain Thomas Abbey has revealed that the club lost the 2017 Ghana FA Cup to Asante Kotoko due to an impasse among the players, technical team and management members. After a wonderful...

‘Ghana should go under curfew to defeat COVID-19’, says GFA president

The West African country's football governing body's chief wants all activities within the day to come to a halt despite concerns by a section of Ghanaians that football must return soon Ghana Football Association president Kurt Okraku has revealed that he would admonish a partial curfew across the country as a means to battle Coronavirus disease pandemic. As at 19h00 GMT...

Akonnor promises not to repeat mistakes of predecessors; eyes Afcon title with Ghana

After failing to win the continent's biggest trophy as a player, the Black Stars new coach is poised to end the country's run without a major title Ghana coach Charles Kwablah Akonnor has insisted that he will avoid mistakes his predecessors made which cost the country the chance of winning Africa Cup of Nations. Since 1982, the Black Stars have failed...

C.K Akonnor hints at readiness to call K.P Boateng for Black Stars games

The new Black Stars coach believes he will reconsider given the midfielder an opportunity to represent Ghana if only all outstanding issues are solved Ghana coach C.K Akonnor has admitted that he will not hesitate to give a call up to Besiktas midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng. The 33-year-old has been in the bad books of the Black Stars after he was infamously...

FIFA announces temporal increase of substitutions in football games

The world's football governing body's suggestion on players substitutions during games have been accepted by IFAB and the number has been increased As football begins to consider resumption of competitions across the world following the COVID-19 pandemic, The International Football Association Board (The IFAB) has agreed to make a temporary amendment to the Laws of the Game based on a...

Palmer slams ‘shameful’ Ghana FA for blaming reduction of Puma deal on Anas Exposè

The football administrator believes it is a propaganda by the new Ghana FA spokesperson to hide the truth from Ghanaians Tema Youth bankroller Wilfred Kwaku Osei 'Palmer' has vehemently denied suggestions by Ghana FA spokesperson Henry Asante Twum that sports kits manufacturing company Puma opted to reduce the sponsorship benefits they have with Ghana because of Anas Aremeyaw Anas' Number...

K.P Boateng eyes Ghana return before retirement

Former Barcelona and A.C Milan forward Kevin-Prince Boateng has admitted he may reconsider another opportunity to represent Ghana on I international level. Born in Germany to a German mother and Ghanaian father, Boateng was given one of the biggest opportunities to represent the West African country and played at two World Cups - 2010 in South Africa and 2014 in...

Some intriguing facts about Ghana Music Awards you must know

One of the top radio personalities in Kumasi chronicles how the awards have gained prominence in the country and reveals secrets about some changes in the scheme When the Ghana Music Awards(GMA) started in 2000, the biggest award on the night was SONG OF THE YEAR. In the first edition Aben Wo ha by Daddy Lumba won it. Then in 2001,...