Author: Raphael Bannerman-Quartey

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…

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has formally charged Elmina Sharks Owner Dr. Papa Kwesi Ndoum for alleged misconduct during his team’s Division One League clash against Swedru All Blacks. Dr. Ndoum is said to have been displeased with a penalty call from the referee against his club in the course of the game. According to the DC, his actions not only halted play but also drew strong reactions from match officials, raising concerns about the conduct of club owners during competitive fixtures. READ MORE : Pooley’s killers will be punished – Sports Minister assures Kotoko Additionally, the GFA accuses Dr.…

Sports Minister Kofi Adams has assured Kotoko of resolving the death of supporter, Francis Yaw Frimpong. Kofi Adams met the club officials to commiserate with them and assure them of bringing the perpetrators to book. Nana “Pooley” was sadly stabbed at Nsoatre in the game between Nsoatreman and Kotoko in game week 19 of the league. READ MORE: Kim Bjorkegren unveiled as Black Queens coach by GFA Following the stabbing, the police have made seven arrests notable amongst them is the bankroller of Nsoatreman FC, Ignatius Baffour-Awuah. Speaking with Kotoko officials in a recent interaction, he assured them of…

Black Queen’s coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren has assured the country of success after he was unveiled in a colorful ceremony held at the secretariat of the Ghana Football Association. The Swede international having penned down a two-year contract was unveiled to the general public as new head coach of the Black Queens. READ MORE: I’m not ready to quit – Andre Ayew speaks on Black Stars future He takes over from Nora Häuptle, who was let go after the expiration of her contract in December. She has since joined the Copper Queens of Zambia in January 2025. Kim Lars…