Author: Raphael Bannerman-Quartey

New Edubiase reject CODVID-19 relief fund New Edubiase Owner Abdul Salam Yakubu, has emphatically stated that his club will not accept the Covid-19 relief package that is yet to be shared amongst Ghanaian Clubs by the Ghana Football Association (GFA). This week the football association in a statement disclosed how the $1.8m received from FIFA and CAF will be disbursed to the clubs. From the look of things, the statement has been met with a strong backlash from stakeholders of the game football in the country, which his club is no exception. According to vocal club president, the FA needs…

Ghanaian clubs descend heavily on GFA over unfair disbursement of CODVID-19 relief fund After several pleas from Ghanaian clubs to government and other relevant stakeholders of the game through the Ghana Football Association, help finally came to the relief of many. This week the football association in a statement disclosed how the $1.8m received from FIFA and CAF will be disbursed to the clubs. But that has been met with some serious backlash, with some coming out in full force to register their displeasure about the turn of events. Division One League campaigner’s New Edubiase’s owner Abdul Salam Yakubu, has…

Thomas Partey rejects Arsenal in favor of ATM stay One of Ghana’s budding talents making the country proud on the European scene is Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Teye Partey. The Ghanaian international has attracted lots of huge interest from top clubs like Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea, Bayern, Juventus, PSG set to be courting the boisterous midfielder. The Ghana international, 26, has revealed to his close friends his love for the London based club and move to the Emirates Stadium will gladden his heart. Partey has a release clause of around £45 million whiles Atletico are huge admirers of Arsenal striker…

Ollenu Ashitey cries out for help after deadly accident It’s been three years since a Kumasi Asante Kotoko bound bus to Kumasi was involved in a crucial accident. The club bus was en-route to Kumasi from Accra after a league match with Ghanaian Premier League outfit Inter Allies, when it hit a stationed truck on the road. Several players, technical staff, and bus driver were involved in the accident, which resulted in the death of the equipment officer, Kofi Asare. Ollenu Ashitey, was one of several casualties, suffering broken ribs and others to the body. In a recent media interview,…

We will win trophies soon – Nuru Sulley Accra Hearts of Oak towering defender Nuru Sulley has expressed high hopes of winning major laurels with the club, once football activity resumes in the country, Ghana. The 28-year center back cum defensive midfield old recently rejoined the rainbow club on a two-year deal after ending his association with Iraqi outfit, Naft Al-Junoob SC. Hearts of Oak prior to the suspension of the league, were midtable, struggling to notch results in their favor, and with their defensive lapses visible for all to see, necessitated the capture of the stalwart defender. However, in…

Medeama SC set price for Justice Blay Ghanaian Premier League club Medeama SC have priced their valuable assets, Justice Blay at $200,000. The defensive jewel returned from a season-long loan from fellow premier league side Kotoko after hugely impressing the handlers of the club and it’s fans. His eye-catching performances in the recently abrogated Ghana Premier League saw him surprise lot’s of supporters and scouts from Africa and the rest of the world. Prior to Blay’s return to his parent club, officials of Kotoko twice enquired about the availability of the star midfielder in order to make a bid but…

Inter Milan to part ways with Ghana’s Kwadwo Asamoah Italian based club Inter Milan are set to dispense the services off Kwadwo Asamoah at the end of the season, according to Calciomercato.com The midfield gem is one of four players set to be shown the exit door after a disappointing spell with the club in the last few seasons. Diego Godin, Matias Vecino, and Sebastiano Esposito are the rest of the players. Since his arrival at the club from Juventus some two seasons ago, he has managed only 40 appearances and a goal the remaining blighted by injuries. Asamoah has…

Alhaji Grusah warns Kotoko, Ashgold against Africa Ghanaian club owner, Alhaji Grusah, has warned Ghanaian Premier League duo Kumasi Asante Kotoko and Obuasi Ashantigold against playing in next year’s CAF club competitions. In an interview with Ashh FM in Kumasi, the outspoken club administrator said, they are ill-prepared for the task ahead, “Allow them to go and disgrace themselves, they represented the country during the era of the Normalization Committee but brought nothing better but shame to the country because of their shambolic performances.” he ended. Kotoko fell to Nigeria’s Kano Pillars at the first time of asking 4-3 on…

Idrissu Baba: The Rising Jewel The European season is nearing its completion like every other transfer window clubs dip into their financial reserve and sign prospective players that can help them push their objectives over the line in the interim or the foreseeable future. One player that seems to have garnered lots of interest since his breakthrough with Spanish based club Real Mallorca is Ghana’s Iddris Baba. Baba has impressively stared 30 out of 33 La Liga games this season enjoying 1,408 touches of the ball bettered by Salva Sevilla’s 1432 touches. Inasmuch as he has won 40 tackles, made…

EPL clubs swoop for Ghana’s Mohammed Salisu Football has resumed in Europe’s top leagues bar France, who failed to resume after former Prime Minister Edouard Philippe cut the league into halves with its postponement much to the disappointment of many soccer-loving fans in the country and beyond. Away from that, the Spanish La Liga resumed with lots of excitement surrounding it, considering the top sides Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid battling it out for supremacy. But one gem that continues to impress since making his debut with La Liga outfit Real Valladolid is Ghanaian defender Mohammed Salisu having played…