Author: Raphael Bannerman-Quartey

PAC Academy defied all odds to beat Medeama in the MTN FA Cup Round of 16 at the TNA Stadium in Tarkwa. The two teams playing for the first time gave the fans their money’s worth. READ MORE: MTN FA CUP R16: Golden Kick boot Hearts of Oak out of competition Coach Ibrahim Tanko supervising his first cup game for the side named a mixed bag of youth and experienced starting lineup. Saed was named in the post, Sulemana captained the side, and Amoah, Mubarik, Kamaradini, Dwumah, Babil, Quaison, Kelvin, Azaria, and Sidebe. Mubarik gave the home side an…

Hearts of Oak lost on penalties to Division One club Golden Kick at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium. The two teams meeting for the first time in the FA Cup competition were looking to get one past each other. READ MORE: International Friendly: Black Queens lose to Morocco Coach Aboubakar Ouattara was named a strong starting berth, with Benjamin Asare in the post, Michael Amoadu and Emmanuel Amankwah in the full-back positions, and mKonadu Yiadom and Samuel Amofa as the defensive fair. Theophilus Collinson was used as a defensive midfielder, flanked by Seth Osei, Yussif Ramsey, and Kwabena…

The Black Queens of Ghana lost narrowly to the Atlas Lionesses of Morocco in an international friendly game. The pair met at the Pere Jego Stadium in Casablanca to test their might against each other in a friendly duel. READ MORE: “I attended to my medical needs” – Kurt Okraku clarifies his absence The Black Queens playing for the first time under new head coach Kim Björkegren gave a solid performance worthy of emulation. The first half ended in a goalless draw while the second half looked as though it would end similar to the first saw the West…

President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku has clarified his absence from the football space in the last few weeks. He visited Ghana Premier League club, Kotoko today at the club’s secretariat to hold a meeting with the club’s leadership and also visit the bereaved family. The parties discussed a host of issues but notable of it was to commiserate with the club on the passing of Francis Frimpong (Nana Pooley) and to forge strategic plans to improve security measures at various match venues in the country. READ MORE: Isaac Adongo urges for stronger safety reforms before GPL…

Asante Kotoko remains uncertain about the date for their return to action in the Ghana Premier League. Following the demise of a fan, Yaw Frimpong (Nana Pooley), the club decided to put away everything football-oriented matters on the pitch until finality is brought to the matter. READ MORE: Isaac Adongo urges for stronger safety reforms before GPL resumption The police have made six arrests of people notably the owner of the club, Ignatius Baffour Awuah, and two others granted bail while three others are still in police custody assisting in investigations. READ MORE: “I want to showcase my talent”…

Member of Parliament for Bolgatanga Central, Isaac Adongo, has bemoaned the poor state of pitches used for games in the Ghana Premier League (GPL). According to the MP, the sorry state of some of the pitches is not desirable for football games as he likened them to “death traps”. Speaking on the floor of Parliament in the wake of Asante Kotoko fan Francis “Nana Pooley” Frimpong, who was gruesomely murdered at Nsoatre in the game between the host and Kotoko. READ MORE: “I want to showcase my talent” – Asuman on move to Orebro He asked endless questions regarding…

Ghanaian winger, Blessing Asumang Dankwah has finally revealed the reasons leading to his signing for Swedish outfit, Orebro SK. Ghana Premier League club, Accra Lions and Swedish club, Orebro SK reached a loan agreement for the exciting young Ghanaian. READ MORE: What has Okraku done for a third term in office? – J.Y. Appiah quizzes Speaking to the club’s in-house media team, he smiled at earning the move from Accra Lions and delightedly spoke about how he is looking to showcase his talent. He was asked how he felt about sealing the move, he said “Amazing. As a youngster…

Ghana Football Association President, Kurt Okraku has finally admitted to suggestions that football in the country has taken a nose dive in the last few years. This follows the untimely death of Kotoko supporter, Yaw Frimpong (Nana Pooley) at Nsoatre in a game between Nsoatreman and Kotoko FC. READ MORE: “I don’t see Ghana qualifying” – George Ofosuhene on BlackStars WorldCup chances The two biggest clubs in the Ghana Premier League, Kotoko and Hearts of Oak met with the GFA to advance propositions on the way forward for our football. In the last few months, the country’s most beloved…

WAFA SC General Manager George Ofosuhene does not believe the Black Stars can secure qualification for the 2026 World Cup. According to him, we are not doing things right hence our inability to qualify to the World Cup. READ MORE: What has Okraku done for a third term in office? – J.Y. Appiah quizzes Speaking to Sporty FM, he clarified that how things are currently done with our football is not the best to aid our chances of securing qualification. “I don’t see Ghana qualifying for the 2026 World Cup tournament because we are not doing the right…

Former Chairman of the Ghana League Clubs Association, J.Y Appiah, has queried why GFA President Kurt Okraku is seeking another term. Speaking on Prime Take, he opined that, he was not impressed with the leadership of the FA President. READ MORE: GFA charges Elmina Sharks owner Papa Kwesi Nduom with multiple charges “I’m not impressed. I’m not the least impressed with his performances,” he said bluntly. “No, I don’t agree with that. You haven’t done well, so why do you go for a third term? What are his achievements that he deserves a third term? “Are you happy with…