Ghana’s preparations for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) are raising concerns just six days before the Black Stars commence their campaign in the Ivory Coast. In their final friendly match on Monday evening, the Black Stars settled for a lacklustre goalless draw against Namibia at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi. The uninspiring […]
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SuperSport won’t broadcast AFCON 2023 after losing rights
SuperSport, the leading cable sports network in sub-Saharan Africa, will miss its usual role of broadcasting the continent’s premier football event, the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Despite long-standing coverage of the AFCON, SuperSport and its parent company, MultiChoice, confirmed today in a statement that they will not air the tournament scheduled for January […]
Hughton must go now! – Demands ex-Hearts, GHALCA boss
A former Managing Director of Accra Hearts of Oak, Neil Armstrong-Mortagbe, has called for the immediate termination of the appointment of the Black Stars coach, Chris Hughton, to avoid the current retrogression facing the team. Mr Armstrong-Mortagbe, a featured guest on the Graphic Sports X-Spaces Dialogue last Friday, highlighted a lack of identity, philosophy, application, […]
It is our “victory” – Baffour Gyan’s reaction to Asamoah Gyan’s marriage annulment
Gifty Gyan was already married before she met Asamoah Gyan and she did not tell Asamoah. So that was the ground upon which Asamoah Gyan petitioned the Accra High Court to annul the marriage, Baffour Gyan, a senior brother of Asamoah has said. The court has therefore agreed with Asamoah Gyan and subsequently annulled the […]
NPP Presidential primary: We’ll rally around winner on Nov. 4 — Otchere-Darko
A Leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Gabby Otchere-Darko, has said that the party will rally around whoever wins the November 4 presidential primary of the party. “Finally, November 4 is just around the corner. The NPP that we know, once the party speaks and a new leader, with his new direction, is […]
‘I want to buy Nottingham Forest’ – Ghanaian businessman Daniel McKorley
Ghanaian businessman, Dr Daniel McKorley, has expressed interest in buying Premier League club, Nottingham Forest. The Chief Executive Officer of the McDan Group of Companies said this on Monday at a Joy Thought Leadership seminar at the Labadi Beach Hotel. The 52-year-old revealed Nottingham Forest is the only club he supports apart from Ghana Premier […]
Kwasi Appiah gets green light for dual role with Sudan and Asante Kotoko
Former Black Stars coach, James Kwasi Appiah, is set to travel to the Sudan to manage the North African country’s senior national team after receiving endorsement from the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, to take up the new role. However, the 63-year-old will maintain his esteemed position as the Technical Director of Ghana Premier League […]
GFA Elections: Appeals Committee affirms disqualification of George Afriyie
The Appeals Committee of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has upheld the decision to disqualify George Kwasi Afriyie from contesting the GFA presidency later this year. The ruling, handed down on September 15, 2023, follows a thorough review of Afriyie’s appeal against his disqualification. In the notice of appeal dated September 8, 2023, Afriyie contested […]
Eddie Nketiah gets debut England call-up; find out why he is still eligible for Ghana
Ghana’s aspirations of enlisting Eddie Nketiah, the Arsenal forward, to represent the national team, the Black Stars, have been extinguished as he has received his inaugural call-up from England. Gareth Southgate, England’s manager, summoned the talented striker following an impressive start to the season, marked by two goals in three matches for Arsenal. Nketiah’s inclusion […]
Ghana’s Men’s 4x100m relay team withdraws from World Athletics Championships due to injuries
In a disheartening development, the Ghana Athletics Association (GAA) has announced the regrettable withdrawal of Ghana’s men’s 4x100m relay team from the ongoing World Athletics Championships in Budapest. The decision comes as a consequence of the unfortunate injuries sustained by two of the five athletes in the relay team, James Dadzie and Joseph Paul Amoah, […]
AFCON 2023: Black Stars cannot afford to miss out – Chris Hughton
Head coach of the Black Stars, Chris Hughton, has emphasised the need for Ghana to qualify for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations to be staged in Ivory Coast. The Black Stars are chasing another appearance at the continental showpiece which is just five months away from now. With nine points, Ghana is in first […]
2023 FIFA WWC starts today, here’s all you need to know
The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC), the most anticipated female sporting event ever, kicks off on Thursday, July 20, in Australia and New Zealand. It is the ninth edition and it is scheduled to take place from July 20 to August 20, 2023. This will be the first FIFA WWC to have more than one […]