Asante Kotoko's Interim Management Committee (IMC) Chairman, Nana Apinkra, has issued a firm warning to the Ghana Football Association (GFA), declaring that the club will not resume football activities until their demands are fully addressed.Speaking during a meeting between Kotoko and the GFA in Kumasi, the first since the tragic murder of a supporter, Nana Pooley, Apinkra emphasised the need for reforms before the club returns to the pitch.Kotoko, along with Hearts of Oak,
Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has playfully teased his former teammate Wayne Rooney about his appearance, joking that the ex-England striker has aged at an astonishing rate.Evra, known for his humour, remarked that Rooney looked 30 when he was just 15 and now appears to be 70, despite only being 38.In a video that has gained traction on X (formerly Twitter), Evra praised Rooneyâ??s career, particularly his rise after Ronaldoâ??s departure from Manchester United.â??I
Former Ghana midfielder, Sulley Muntari has praised former coach, Harry Redknapp saying it was a privilege to play under the English gaffer at Portsmouth.Muntari played under the former Tottenham manager when he joined the side from Italian side, Udinese Calcio for a deal believed to be around £7.1 million, signing a five-year contract.The energetic midfielder went on to become a key figure for the side and is famously remembered for scoring the winner from the
Former Ghana international Sulley Muntari has expressed hope that racism in football will one day come to an end.The ex-midfielder, who experienced racial abuse during his time in the Italian Serie A with Pescara, recalled a particularly distressing incident in a match against Cagliari.After reporting the abuse to the referee, Muntari was instead shown a yellow card, prompting him to walk off the pitch in frustration.Reflecting on his experience in an interview with Flashscore,
Legon Cities boss Richard Kings Atikpo, the incumbent Member of the Council of State for the Oti Region, has been re-elected after a dominant electoral victory.He polled 16 out of 18 total votes cast.Mr. Atikpo defeated seven other aspirants, including former Deputy Minister for the Volta and Oti Regions Maxwell Quophy Blagodzi, in the election held on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.Atikpoâ??s re-election is a testament to his dedication and commitment to the people he represents.His
Experienced football administrator Wilfred Osei Kwaku â??Palmerâ?? has raised concerns about the capabilities of Black Stars coach, Otto Addo.Addo was reappointed in March 2024, replacing Irish-Ghanaian tactician Chris Hughton following the Black Stars poor showing at the AFCON 2023 tournament in Ivory Coast.Despite AFCON 2025 qualification setback, the Ghana Football Association has maintained Otto Addo, sparking numerous concerns among Ghanaian football fanatics.Ghana endured
Ghanaâ??s Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, is taking steps to abolish the betting tax in the 2025 budget reading - a decision that will be widely welcomed by bettors, particularly sports fans engaged in sports betting.According to a report by citinewsroom.com, the finance minister is in talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to remove what he describes as nuisance taxes, including the betting tax, the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy), and the COVID-19 levy.The
Ghanaian forward Samuel Obeng made his debut for Wydad Athletic Club, featuring in the final minutes of their 2-0 victory over Hassania in the Botola Pro League.The 27-year-old, who recently joined the Moroccan giants as a free agent from Portuguese side Casa Pia, was introduced in the closing stages of the game.Despite his brief time on the pitch, he completed two passes, had four touches, and won an aerial duel.Wydadâ??s latest win is their fourth in a row, moving them to fourth
Versatile Ghanaian player Samuel Abbey Ashie Quaye has shared his excitement after sealing a move to Lithuanian club FK Babrungas.The 23-year-old left-back joins the club on a one-year deal with an option to extend for another year, ending his three-year stint with former Ghana Premier League side great Olympics.â??Iâ??m grateful for this opportunity, and Iâ??m ready to give my best for FK Babrungas. This is a big step in my career, and I canâ??t wait to get started.â?Known
Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council member, Wilfred Osei Kweku 'Palmer,' has criticized the current state of football in Ghana, describing it as "abysmal."In recent years, Ghana football has experienced a sharp decline, with the senior national team, the Black Stars, failing to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).This marks the first time in two decades that Ghana will miss out on Africaâ??s premier football tournament,
San Diego FC have signed Ghanaian defender Willy Kumado ahead of their inaugural season in the Major League Soccer. The Right to Dream Academy graduate signed a two-year-deal with options through to 2027 and 2028. He joins the club from Danish outfit Lyngby Boldklub, where he spent the last two season, making 51 appearances for the club.The 22-year-old will occupy the International Roaster slot and will be added to the squad pending the receipt of his International Transfer Certificate.â??Weâ??re
Ghana Premier League big boys Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak have called for a formal risk assessment system to categorize league matches based on security concerns, urging the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to implement structured safety protocols.The two clubs, in a joint statement, stressed that some fixtures - particularly high-profile derbies and intense rival clashes - pose greater security risks than others and should be treated accordingly.â??A new risk assessment
Ghanaian football heavyweights Asante Kotoko and Accra Hearts of Oak have urged the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to fully implement the Gbadegbe Commission Report, a document aimed at addressing security lapses and governance issues in Ghanaian football.In a joint statement, the two clubs emphasized that the failure to act on the commission's recommendations has left the sport vulnerable to safety risks, poor officiating, and governance concerns.â??The Gbadegbe Commission
Ghanaian football giants Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak have called on the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to push for the exemption of match proceeds from Value Added Tax (VAT) and other financial deductions.The two most successful clubs in Ghana argue that removing VAT from ticket sales would ease the financial burden on clubs, increase revenue, and allow teams to reinvest in infrastructure, player development, and general operations.â??The GFA should work towards the exemption
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