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Ghana FA president Kurt Okraku to face impeachment charges, says Kofi Manu

The outspoken football administrator believes there has been an abuse of power by the country's football association chief Former Techiman City chief executive officer Kofi Manu 'Wonderful' has revealed that there are an impending impeachment charges against Ghana Football Association president Kurt Okraku for breaching portions of the body's status. According to Manu, the new president has achieved little following his...

Some appointees have hindered Kwame Kyei’s vision for Kotoko, says Amos Frimpong

The Porcupine Warriors former skipper believes the club's recent problems can be attributed to poor work output by some of the appointees holding vital positions Former Asante Kotoko captain Amos Frimpong has backed the club's Executive Board Chairman Kwame Kyei, despite calls by a section of the supporters that his three-year tenure in office must not be extended by Asantehene. Despite...

Waris disagrees with Wakaso, insists Black Stars woes is ‘coaches politicising player selections’

The striker believes politics by coaches before major tournaments is the cause of the Black Stars long run without a major trophy Ghana striker Abdul Majeed Waris has rejected claims by teammate Mubarak Wakaso that partisan politics between National Democratic Congress (NDC) and New Patriotic Party (NPP) has largely influenced the Black Stars poor run at major competitions. The 28-year-old, who...

COVID-19: At least 300,000 Africans expected to die – UN Agency

The COVID-19 pandemic will likely kill at least 300,000 Africans and risks pushing 29 million into extreme poverty, the U.N. Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) said on Friday, calling for a $100 billion safety net for the continent. Africa’s 54 countries have so far reported fewer than 20,000 confirmed cases of the disease, just a fraction of the more than...

FIFA postpones U-17 Women’s World Cup in India due to Covid-19 pandemic

The FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2020, which was scheduled to be held in India in November, will be postponed due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. The FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup to be held in India in November was on Saturday postponed by the football's world governing body due to the worsening COVID-19 pandemic. The women's age group showpiece was...

Great Kofata donates to Ghana government to help fight Coronavirus disease

The business mogul has made a huge donation to the seat of government as part of his company's social corporate responsibilities to help fight the global pandemic The managing director of Kofata Motors, Emmanuel Bright Obeng Nyarko, has donated 100,000 cedis to help Ghana government in their bid to fight Coronavirus disease and affected families. The business mogul, affectionately known as...

Amiens defender Opoku advises Ghanaians to adhere to guidelines and avoid Coronavirus spread

The defender has added his voice to the growing concerns about the pandemic which is currently sweeping across all countries Amiens defender Nicholas Opoku has advised Ghanaians to stick simple procedures given out by health practitioners to stay safe from Coronavirus. After Ghana president Nana Akufo-Addo closed down all schools and advised against social gatherings including churches and mosques, the number...

Coronavirus kills three Ghanaians, foreign affairs minister reveals

Fear grips Ghanaians as three people have been confirmed dead as a result of Coronavirus attack The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration Ms Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey has revealed that a total of three Ghanaians has been confirmed dead since the outbreak of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Addressing the press in Parliament on Wednesday March 18, 2020, Botchwey disclosed that all...

DOL: Gold Stars 1-1 Sekondi Hasaacas: Samuel Afful snatches vital point for Hasmal in promotion fight

The Giants of the West picked a vital away point at an unfavourable ground as they continue to push for the solitary slot back to the top-flight next season Bibiani Gold Stars shared the spoils 1-1 with Sekondi Hasaacas in matchday 12 in Zone Two of Ghana Division One League at the Dun's Park in Bibiani on Wednesday. Maxwell Boakye saved...

Football legends deserve better treatment in Ghana, says Anthony Yeboah

The former Phobians defender has waded into concerns raised by a section of Ghanaians on how football greats have been poorly treated after their active careers Former Accra Hearts of Oak defender Anthony Yeboah, affectionately known as Ember or Suhum Nsawam, has bemoaned Ghanaians attitude of neglecting sports heroes and heroines especially footballers in their time of need but surprisingly...