Following the dismissal of the Application for injunction by AshantiGold SC against the Ghana Football Association, the Executive Council of the Association has decided that the betPawa Premier League should resume this weekend. An Accra High Court (Human Rights Division) has dismissed the Application for Injunction filed by AshantiGold SC against the Ghana Football Association (GFA). The applicant failed to meet two of the three legal requirements needed for the grant of an injunction of this nature, especially on the balance of convenience. The Court concluded that greater hardship will be visited on the GFA, the current 18 clubs of…
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Jeffery Schlupp, Salis Abdul Samed, Samuel Owusu, and Majeed Asimeru have all been included in the Black Stars provisional 55-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The quartet are among a host of other players including Bayer Leverkusen forward Callum Hudson-Odoi, who are part of the technical team’s pre-tournament squad as the tournament edges closer. Schlupp last played for Ghana during the World Cup qualifier game against Ethiopia in September 2021, with the Black Stars claiming a 1-0 victory. Since then, the in-form midfielder has been out of the team citing personal reasons. However, after the Ghana Football Association…
Accra Hearts of Oak have announced the appointment of Serbian coach Slavko Matic as the club’s new Head Coach, replacing Samuel Boadu. The 46-year-old holds a UEFA Pro Licence and has vast experience managing clubs in Europe and Asia. He will be in charge of Hearts for the next two years. Matic became unattached after leaving Bulgarian club Septemvri Sofia few weeks ago after an unpleasant start to the 2022-23 season. Matic played 29 matches in charge of Septemvri where he claimed 12 wins, drew 7 and lost 10 times since taking over in January 2022. Since last Tuesday, the…
Mason Greenwood has been charged with attempted rape, engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour, and assault occasioning actual bodily harm. The Manchester United striker will appear at Greater Manchester Magistrates’ Court on Monday after Greenwood’s charges were authorized by The Crown Prosecution Service. Janet Potter, the Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS North West, said: “The Crown Prosecution Service has today authorised Greater Manchester Police to charge Mason Greenwood, 21, with attempted rape, engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour, and assault occasioning actual bodily harm. “All three counts relate to the same complainant. “Specialist rape prosecutors from CPS North West’s…
Referee Yelebodom Gado Mawabwe Bodjona will officiate the CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary stage match between Hearts of Oak SC and AS Real de Bamako. He will be assisted by compatriots Jonathan Ahonto Koffi, and Wassiou Tchamolla Ourotou with Kouassi Attisso Attiogbe as the fourth official. READ: Former GFA Chairman insists Asamoah Gyan should go to the world cup Match Commissioner for the game is Alhaji Babagana Kalli from Nigeria and Christiana Baah is the COVID-19 Officer. The match has been scheduled for Sunday, October 16, 2022 at the Accra Sports Stadium. Kick-off is at 3:00pm. Hearts of Oak lost the…
Four players have made the shortlist for the 2022/23 NASCO Player of the Month for the month of September. Bright Adjei and Kwame Adom Frimpong, both from Aduana FC, and Medeama duo Kwasi Donsu and Kofi Asmah have all been nominated for the monthly accolade. The winner is set to receive a 43-inch NASCO Television set from Electroland Ghana Limited. The winner for the award will be announced live on the next edition of the GFA News Bulletin. Below are the statistics of the nominees: source: Ghana FA
Three Coaches have received nominations for the 2022/23 NASCO Coach of the Month Award for the month of September 2022. Great Olympics handler Yaw Preko, Christopher Ennin of Berekum Chelsea, and Aduana Stars’ Head Coach Paa Kwesi Fabin have all been recognized for their outstanding performances last month. The winner will be announced live on the next edition of the GFA News bulletin. The winner will receive a 43-inch NASCO television set from Electroland Ghana Limited. Below are the statistics for the three nominees: source: Ghana FA
At least 174 people have been killed in a riot at a football match in Indonesia, most of whom were trampled to death after police fired tear gas, in one of the world’s worst sporting disasters. Violence flared at the end of the game in Malang, East Java, where hosts Arema lost 3-2 to Persebaya Surabaya. Angry at their team’s first home defeat by the rival club in 23 years, thousands of Arema supporters invaded the pitch and threw bottles and other missiles at players and football officials. Clashes spread outside the stadium where at least five police vehicles were…
Asante Kotoko coach Seydou Zerbo admitted his side were wasteful, which cost them three points against Hearts of Oak on Sunday. Zerbo stated that they must improve their finishing after squandering several chances in the 1-1 draw in Kumasi. Kotoko should have won easily, but their attackers, particularly Steven Mukwala, made crucial errors that proved costly in the end. Yusif Mubarik scored in the 57th minute, but defender Caleb Amankwah equalized in the 88th minute as Hearts snatched a point. READ MORE: Ghana still hopeful of landing Jeremie Frimpong for Qatar 2022 “Yes, last week, we all saw the performance…
The Ghana Football Association have announced that midfielder Thomas Partey has been granted permission to travel back to London for further assessment after picking up a suspected knee injury on Friday minutes before the International friendly against Brazil. The 29-year-old was set to start for the Black Stars but just a few minutes before kick-off was forced to withdraw after picking up a knock. The 29-year old was withdrawn as a precautionary measure and replaced by RCD Mallorca midfielder Baba Idrissu. The Black Stars will play Nicaragua on Tuesday, September 27 after losing 3-0 to Brazil at Oceane in Le…