President of the Republic, H.E John Dramani Mahama has sworn into office the Member of Parliament for Buem, Mr. Kofi Adams to commence work as Ghanaâ??s Minister for Sports and Recreation.The swearing-in ceremony was held at the Presidency on Friday, February 7.In an address after the ceremony, President John Dramani Mahama acknowledged the tough task ahead of the Sports Minister.He urged Kofi Adams to inject transparency, professionalism, and modernity into the management of

President John Dramani Mahama has tasked Sports Minister Kofi Adams to work closely with the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to restore the lost image of the Black Stars.This comes after the President swore the Minister into office on Friday, February 7.Speaking after the swearing-in ceremony, President John Dramani Mahama bemoaned the state of Ghana sports and the Black Stars, urging the Minister to work with stakeholders including the Ghana FA to return the national team to its

Former Super Eagles and Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi has revealed his pick for the greatest African footballer, omitting top names like Mohamed Salah, Abedi Pele, Samuel Etoâ??o, Riyad Mahrez, and George Weah.Instead, Mikel chose his former Chelsea teammate Didier Drogba as the best.Mikel, who played a key role in Nigeriaâ??s AFCON 2013 victory, shared his selection process during an interview with GOAL.The 37-year-old, now a football pundit on the Obi One Podcast, participated

President John Dramani Mahama has charged the Minister in charge of Sports and Recreation, Mr. Kofi Adams to work to restore Ghanaâ??s lost image.The President made the admonishing on Friday, February 7, during the swearing-in ceremony to pave the way for Kofi Adams to officially commence work.Delivering an address, President Mahama lamented the state of Ghana's sports and tasked the Minister to turn things around.â??The Hon. Kofi Iddie Adams, Minister for Sports and

Ghana attacker, Samuel Obeng is eager to participate in this seasonâ??s FIFA Club World Cup.After signing for Moroccan giants Wydad Athletic Club, the former Black Meteors star will have the chance to feature in the upcoming competition in June.Speaking in his first interview after his unveiling on Thursday, Samuel Obeng pledged to do his best for his new club."I chose Wydad because of their ambitious project and also the confidence the coach and the club transmit to me.

Former Ghana Football Association Vice President George Afriyie has extended forgiveness to retired referee Alex Kotey following allegations of attempted bribery during Afriyie's tenure with Swedru All Blacks.Kotey had accused Afriyie of offering him a bribe to influence match officiating, a claim Afriyie vehemently denied, threatening legal action in response.In a recent interview, Kotey retracted his statements and apologized, stating, "I have called George Afriyie to

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has met with all 18 Malta Guinness Women's Premier League clubs to assess the first round of the ongoing 2024/25 season and discuss the way forward.GFA President Kurt Okraku commended the clubs for their contributions to the leagueâ??s growth and urged them to aim for further progress in the second half of the campaign.He reassured them of the associationâ??s continued support, including updates on benefits due to the clubs.A key focus

Samuel Sarfo Duku has promised to strengthen Asante Kotokoâ??s communications department following his appointment as the clubâ??s new Director of Communications.His return to the role is seen as a strategic move by the club to enhance its public relations and improve engagement with fans and stakeholders.Duku, a seasoned legal practitioner and communication expert, previously served in the same capacity at Asante Kotoko, earning recognition for his professionalism and in-depth

Samartex General Manager, Edmund Ackah, has called on Ghana Premier League clubs to support the Ghana Football Association (GFA) in implementing regulations aimed at eradicating hooliganism.His comments came after a meeting between the GFA and club representatives to address rising concerns over fan violence.The urgent meeting followed a tragic incident on Sunday at Nsoatre, where an Asante Kotoko fan was fatally stabbed during a league match against Nsoatreman FC.The Ghana Police

Former Hearts of Oak board member, Alhaji Akanbi, has revealed why Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko did not submit their anticipated joint position paper during a meeting with the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council.This meeting and proposals are necessitated by the tragic incidents in Nsoatre that led to the demise of an Asante Kotoko fan over the weekend.The two clubs, known as the giants of Ghanaian football, had earlier announced plans to present a paper calling

Dreams FC General Manager, Ameenu Shardow, has called out Ghana Premier League (GPL) clubs for failing to adhere to regulations they collectively agreed upon, following the tragic death of Francis Yaw â??Pooleyâ? Frimpong, a devoted Asante Kotoko fan.He made these remarks after the Ghana Football Association convened a meeting with the 18 league clubs.The incident occurred during the Week 19 fixture between Nsoatreman FC and Asante Kotoko at Nsoatre and has sparked widespread

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, has condemned the growing violence in football, stressing that no life should be lost over a game intended for entertainment and unity.His remarks follow the tragic death of a fan during Asante Kotokoâ??s Ghana Premier League match against Nsoatreman FC.Dr. Dampare made the statement during a meeting with Asante Kotokoâ??s management at the clubâ??s secretariat, where he reiterated the police serviceâ??s

Premier League giants Arsenal are planning to trigger Nico Williamsâ?? release clause in the summer transfer window.Williams, who has Ghanaian root has attracted a lot of interest from European clubs following his impressive performance for Athletic Bilbao and the Spanish national team.The 22-year-old has â?¬60 million release clause in his current contract with Athletic Bilbao, heading into the summer transfer window.According to El Nacional, Arsenal have expressed keen interest

The entire Ghana Premier League clubs have thrown their weight behind giants Asante Kotoko following recent chaos in Nsoatre.A staunch Kotoko fan (Nana Pooley) succumbed to death after being stabbed multiple times in violent altercation in the week 19 encounter between Nsoatreman FC and Asante Kotoko.The match, held at the Nana Koramansah Park ended 1-0 in favour of the Amanaso-based.At a crunch meeting between the Ghana FA and clubs, the Premier League clubs sympathized with the

Owner of Young Apostles, Peter Domfeh has called on both Asante Kotoko not pull out from the Ghana Premier League.His comment stem from the recent chaos that saw a staunch Kotoko fan (Nana Pooley) succumbed to death after being stabbed multiple times in the week 19 encounter between Nsoatreman FC and Asante Kotoko.The match, held at the Nana Koramansah Park ended 1-0 in favour of the Amanaso-based.In response to the incident, the Porcupine Warriors has announced their withdrawal

Ghanaian midfielder Abdul Rashid Abubakar has joined Kazakhstani topflight side FC Ordabasy. The 24-year-old signed a deal to join the Shymkent-based club in the January transfer window after leaving Moldovan outfit Spartanii."Shymkent, I am Abubakar Abdul Rashid and I am very happy to be with Ordabasy club. See you Shymkent," said the Ghanaian midfielder.Abdul Rashid, who is versatile and can play as a defensive and attacking midfielder, is expected to play a pivotal

Antoine Semenyo has emerged as an intriguing prospect as Liverpool strategize for the summer transfer window. The Bournemouth forward was analyzed on the Transfer Market Metrics podcast on Anfield Index, where Dave Davis and Dr. Phil Barter assessed whether he could fit into Arne Slotâ??s evolving team. While Semenyoâ??s physical attributes and Premier League experience make him an interesting option, concerns remain over his final product.A Physical Profile That Suits LiverpoolSemenyoâ??s

A group of Asante Kotoko fans in the United States of America have decided to support the wife and children of late supporter Francis Yaw Frimpong. Frimpong, commonly known as Nana Pooley, tragically lost his life after he was stabbed following the violence that broke during the game between Kotoko and Nsoatreman in the Ghana Premier League matchday 19.The death of the supporter has left Ghana football in a state of mourning with the police service opening an investigation to

Following the violent scenes that disrupted the Ghana Premier League match between Nsoatreman FC and Asante Kotoko SC, the 18 Premier League clubs have agreed to implement stricter security protocols to curb crowd violence.The decision was reached during a meeting with the GFA Executive Council on Thursday, February 6, 2025. The move comes in response to the tragic death of Asante Kotoko fan Francis Nana Frimpong, who lost his life in the chaos that ensued after the game.The new

Ghana Premier League (GPL) clubs have strongly condemned the recent violence that marred the match between Nsoatreman FC and Asante Kotoko SC, leading to the tragic death of a Kotoko fan, Francis Nana Frimpong, popularly known as Pooley.In a joint statement following a meeting with the Executive Council on Thursday, February 6, 2025, the 18 top-flight clubs expressed their deep condolences to Frimpongâ??s family and the entire Kotoko fraternity.The clubs reaffirmed their commitment