Neil Armstrong-Mortagbe, the Head of Public Relations and Strategy at the Ghana Football Association (GFA) says his outfit is keen about improving the level of coaches and referees in the next three-years.There have been numerous concerns with the performance of both coaches and referees in the country.And according to Neil Armstrong, the domestic football governing body (GFA) is now bent of resolving coaching and refereeing problems in the coming years.â??In the first four years
Former Black Stars defender Afo Dodoo has stressed the importance of Ghanaian supporters ahead of the national teamâ??s upcoming World Cup qualifier against Chad.With the game crucial to Ghanaâ??s qualification hopes, Dodoo believes fan support will play a pivotal role in the teamâ??s success.The Black Stars began their qualification campaign with a narrow 1-0 win over Madagascar but faced a setback after losing to Comoros.However, they regained momentum last June with
The Head of Public Relations and Strategy at the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Neil Armstrong-Mortagbe says there are stringent measures in place in an attempt to curb hooliganism in Ghana football.His comment stem from recent violent incident at Nsoatre, where a devoted Asante Kotoko fan (Nana Pooley) tragically lost his life after multiple stabbing.Aside the Nsoatre chaos, there have been numerous cases of hooliganism across Ghana Premier League and Division One League centres,
Former Black Stars attacker Emmanuel Boateng bagged a brace to inspire Gaziantep FK victory over Eyupspor in the Turkish Super Lig on Monday afternoon.The 28-year-old climbed off the bench to score twice in the second half as Gaziantep claimed a 3-1 win over the newbies in a round 26 fixture at the Kalyon Stadium.Boateng was introduced in the match at the start of the second half when he replaced Turkish forward Halil Dervisoglu.Just a few moments later, the former Ghana U20 star
Nations FC defender Christopher Nettey has emphasized that real change in tackling hooliganism in Ghana football must come from both fans and players.The former Great Olympics defender's comments follow recent violence in Nsoatre, where an Asante Kotoko supporter, Francis Frimpong "Pooley," was fatally stabbed.Nettey revealed that some players deliberately fake injuries or accumulate yellow cards to avoid playing at certain hostile grounds.Nettey stressed that while
Nations FC full-back Christopher Nettey has revealed that some Ghana Premier League players fake injuries to avoid playing at certain intimidating venues due to safety concerns.The former Asante Kotoko defender made these comments following the recent violent incident in Nsoatre, where a Porcupine Warriors fan, Francis Frimpong "Pooley," was fatally stabbed.Speaking to 3Sports, Nettey shared a troubling experience in which a police officer admitted reluctance to provide
Former Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor has criticised former England defender Jamie Carragher for dismissing the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as a minor tournament.Speaking to AfricaSoccer.com, the former Togo striker described Carragherâ??s remarks as disrespectful to African football and its people.â??These comments are total disrespect not only to AFCON but also to all Africans,â? Adebayor said.Carragher made his remarks during a Sky Sports debate on Mohamed Salahâ??s
The Ghana Women's Premier League title race is taking shape after thrilling encounters during matchday 13 across both the Northern and Southern Zones.Northern Zone:Ampem Darkoa Ladies lost their first game of the 2024/25 season, succumbing to FC Savannah. A late penalty by Safia Abdul Rahman sealed the victory for FC Savannah, ending Ampem Darkoa's unbeaten run.Prisons Ladies delivered a commanding performance, defeating Tamale Super Ladies 4-0 on Saturday while Kumasi
Rayo Vallecano head coach, Ãñigo Pérez, has confirmed that the club is awaiting further medical tests to determine the severity of Abdul Mumin Sulemanaâ??s injury.The Ghanaian defender was forced off in the 35th minute during Vallecanoâ??s 1-1 draw with Sevilla in La Liga on Saturday.He was one of two players sidelined due to injury, with Angolan midfielder Randy Nteka also leaving the pitch in the 26th minute.Speaking after the match, Pérez emphasized the need
Diawise Taylor has returned to Medeama full training for the first time since November 2024.Taylor, 25, has been restricted to the treatment room since for the past three months due to an injury setback.His last start in any competition was Medeama's 1-0 defeat at Dreams FC on November 9, 2024.The former Karela United and Gold Stars FC attacker has returned to full-scale training in Tarkwa.However, it's unclear if he will be fit enough for their Premier League trip
Nations FC defender Razak Simpson has hinted that they aim to win the ongoing 2024/25 Ghana Premier League title.The Abrankese-based side currently sit 5th on the league log with 32 points after 19 games played.With Nations set to face Gold Stars at the Dr Kwame Kyei Sports Complex this weekend in the Matcday 20 games, Simpson, who has been one of Nations' standout performers this season, admitted winning the league is their ultimate goal.â??We are training hard each
Asante Kotoko has issued an update on the murder case of Francis Yaw Frimpong, popularly known as Nana Pooley.The club confirmed that police have arrested Grace Siaw, the girlfriend of the prime suspect, Daniel Febiri, also known as Braima.She allegedly hid him between February 4 and 17 and helped him flee to Senegal through Cote dâ??Ivoire.Grace Siaw was arraigned on February 25 and remanded into custody. She is set to reappear in court on Monday, March 3 as investigations continue.Nana
Ghana international Antoine Semenyo has emerged as a top transfer target for Premier League club, Tottenham Hotspurs ahead of the summer transfer window.Semenyo has performed admirably for Bournemouth this season, courting the attention of several top clubs in Europe.The Black Stars forward has racked up nine goals and provided five assists across competitions for the Cherries this season.Tottenham Hotspurs are already planning for the new season and has now set sights on bolstering
Access Bank Division One League Zone Two leaders Swedru All Blacks secured their 14th win of the season with a narrow 1-0 victory over Future Stars at the Swedru Sports Stadium.Midfielder Ebenezer Amoh scored the decisive goal in the 22nd minute, taking his sideâ??s points tally to 45 after Matchday 18. Swedru All Blacks now hold a four-point lead over second-placed Rospak FC.Meanwhile, Asekem FC and PAC Academy played out a goalless draw at the Dr. Kofi Kodua Sarpong Stadium,
Former Ghana international Godwin Attram believes Stephen Appiahâ??s return to the Black Stars will serve as a major boost in their quest to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Appiah, the former captain of the four-time African champions, has been appointed Vice Chairman and Player Relations Officer for the newly established Black Stars Management Committee.With Ghana needing just one more win in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, Attram is confident that Appiahâ??s
Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko have banned Asempa FM, an Accra-based radio station, from covering any of their events following comments by their journalist E.K Wallace. The Asempa FM radio presenter disclosed that staunch Asante Kotoko fan, Francis Frimpong, also known as Nana Pooley, was allegedly killed in a ghetto and transported to the Nana Kronomansah Park."Per my investigations, Pooley went to a popular hood, also known as a ghetto, for a casual conversation
Asante Kotoko SC have come forcefully against so-called "reckless journalism" as they issue a complete boycott of the whole Multimedia Group network, Asempa FM included.This comes after scathing commentaries broadcast on Asempa FM over the life-cutting and gruesome killing of their supporter, Francis Yaw Frimpong, affectionately known as Pooley.According to Kotoko's press statement, the program, presented by 'Prof' E.K Wallace, aimed at covering up individuals
Saint-Ã?tienne defender Dennis Appiah has resumed training after recovering from an undisclosed injury.The French-born Ghanaian is now available for selection after recovering fully from the setback.The former France youth star missed the last two games with an undisclosed injury.He was a starter before the injury and could return to the lineup directly as the right-backAppiah will be available ahead of their trip to Le Havre on March 9, 2025.
In an active attempt to bolster the Ghana women's national team, Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren embarked on a far-reaching player scouting mission in Europe.With international friendlies and Women's African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) around the corner, this move represents the resolve towards talent scouting and nurturing for the coveted tournament.Coach Kim's journey began in Sweden, where he had the ringside experience of the brilliance of former Black
Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council member, Nana Oduro Sarfo, has admitted that issues surrounding the captaincy of the Black Stars have in the past been badly managed, leading to unnecessary controversies and uncertainty in the national team.In a speech during an interview with Connect 97.1 FM, Oduro Sarfo recognized that the different leadership teams over time have had trouble conducting changes of leadership seamlessly, leading to strains among the players and
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