Author: Raphael Bannerman-Quartey

Chairman of the Interim Management Committee of Asante Kotoko, Nana Apinkrah Akwasi Awuah didn’t hold back in lashing out at the Ghana Football Association visited him. In his speech addressing issues relating to Ghana Football, Nana Apinkrah attacked the GFA using strong words for its poor treatment of clubs in the country. ”It would have been nice if GHALCA had come here for this meeting earlier before the IGP even did. For the GFA, we know they don’t value us but we will force you to respect us whether you like it or not. We will show you we are…

Nana Oduro Sarfo, an Executive Council member (EXCO) of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), has clarified Kurt Okraku’s absence from football circles. The Football Association chief has failed to comment on a series of events in the country that have sparked an unprecedented wave of inquiries about his absence following recent developments. This includes the appointment of the new Sports Minister, Kofi Adams, the death of Asante Kotoko fan Francis Frimpong (Nana Pooley), meetings with the Ghana Premier League clubs, and several other occurrences. READ MORE: Kotoko won’t resume football until proposals are granted – Nana Apinkra warns GFA…

Kotoko’s Interim Management Committee (IMC) Chairman, Nana Apinkra has voiced the club’s strong stance on not resuming football activities unless their proposals are fully addressed by the GFA. The GFA met dignitaries of Kotoko where the latter outlined some of the proposals they expect to be fulfilled by the mother football governing body. READ MORE: Breaking News: Nsoatreman FC withdraws from the Ghana Premier League These include Autonomous League Management, Enhanced Security Measures, Automatic Representation on the GFA Executive Council, and a Fair Share of TV Rights. Speaking on the subject matter, Nana Apinkra emphasized the need for serious…

Asante Kotoko has confirmed the harrowing loss of one of its fans and other related violence at Nana and park against Nsoatreman FC. The two teams went head-to-head in the week nineteen Premier League clash. In the second half, referee Godwin Vormawah gave the home an attacking free kick which didn’t settle well with the home side.  https://twitter.com/AsanteKotoko_SC/status/1886116151823884431 This escalated in a fight between both teams, necessitating the sending off of Kotoko players, Justice Blay, Camara, Ntim Manu, and Stephen Diyou of the home side.  In an official statement, the club revealed the unfortunate passing of supporter Francis Yaw Frimpong,…

Hearts of Oak fullback Michael Ampadu has given the strongest indication that the team is fired up for the game against Hearts of Lions. The two teams will go head-to-head in one of the toughest duels in week nineteen of the league.  The home side have managed two back-to-back draws against Samatex and Basake Holy Stars and will hope to turn those draws into wins on Friday against the Kpando based club. Speaking to the club’s in-house media team, Ampadu who has been on exile following a disagreement with the club’s head coach Aboubakar Ouattara has affirmed the team’s preparedness…

Ibrahim Tanko has given the strongest indication of winning laurels for his new club, Medeama SC.   Tanko was officially unveiled as the new head coach  having penned down a two-and- half year contract with the Tarkwa based club.  Speaking to the club’s in-house media team, he was optimistic about his chances of achieving success with the former champions.  He said” That’s the nature of the sports we find ourselves.  We are always going to be better.  I’m here to achieve something better. So definitely, before the end of my tenure I’m sure the cups would be more” . Since,  Medeama…

The Ghana Football Association has named a new technical team for the Black Stars.  Otto has been retained as the Black Stars head coach despite his poor showing in the AFCON 2025 qualifying series which saw the team failing to qualify for the tournament for the first time in twenty (20) years. He will be flanked by Desmond Ofei and Joseph Painstil as assistant coaches. German tactician Winfried Anton Schafer will serve as Director of Football/Technical Advisor.  Fatawu Dauda (Goalkeeper’s Coach), Prince Pambo (Team Doctor), Kris Perquy (Psychologist), Edward Ababio (Physiotherapist), Samuel Ankomah (Maseur) The others are Gregory De Grauwe…

GFA Communications Director,  Henry Asante Twum has cited injuries as part of reasons Black Stars coach Otto Addo gave for not qualifying for AFCON 2025. According to him, after Black Stars exit, coach Addo’s report detailed why the team failed to qualify for the AFCON 2025. He stated a number of reasons with injuries, match fitness, and others as our inability to qualify for the tournament.  Speaking to Sporty FM, he disclosed why the BlackStars couldn’t make it to the competition according to Otto’s report. He said “When Otto Addo submitted his report to the GFA, he mentioned injuries, pre-game…

Ibrahim Tanko is in line to take up the vacant coaching role at Ghana Premier League side, Medeama SC. Tanko was relieved of his duties from Accra Lions after a poor string of results which has seen the team battling for relegation.  The Western region side has been without a head coach after they sacked Bosnia trainer Nebojsa Kapor in the first round campaign. Technical director Evans Adotey has been supervising the last few games.  The Mauve and Yellow side have found wins hard to come by as they are winless in their ast four games, which includes back-to-back losses…

The President of the Ghana Football Association, Kurt Okraku has been handed the nod to contest the Executive Council position of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) The CAF Review Committee after a series of background checks and investigations issued a green light after Mr. Okraku passed the integrity and eligibility test. According to the football governing body, the Ghanaian football administrator has met all the necessary ethical criteria in view of contesting for the portfolio. Mr.Okraku in a Facebook post revealed the exciting news after he was passed by CAF to contest the upcoming elections.  The CAF EXCO Elective…