Author: Raphael Bannerman-Quartey

Heart of Lions claimed a 2-0 home victory over Young Apostles at the Kpando Sports Stadium. The hosts have found things going well in their favour at the start of the league, and continued to do so as forward Michael Ephson shot them into an early lead in the 12th minute. READ MORE : Update on Francis Abu Both teams created numerous chances in the game, but it was the home team that probed the hardest for the second goal, which came in the 73rd minute through an own goal from Issah Nyaabila. READ MORE : Kirin Cup 2025 :…

The Ghana Football Association wishes to inform the public that Francis Abu is in a stable condition following his injury in the Kirin Challenge Cup against Japan on Friday. Abu was fouled by Tanaka Ao in the early stages of the second half and was rushed to the Toyota Memorial Hospital after receiving emergency treatment at the stadium. READ MORE : Kirin Cup 2025 : Japan 2-0 Ghana The Black Stars medical team, led by Dr. Prince Pambo, the Toulouse FC team doctor, and doctors at the Toyota Memorial Hospital, have held comprehensive meetings and agreed on the appropriate management…

The Black Stars of Ghana by two goals to nil to the Samurai of Japan in the ongoing 2025 Kirin Cup at the Toyota Stadium. Both teams are familiar foes, having played each other at this level on several occasions. READ MORE : Kirin Cup : Black Stars will hold their first training The last time the pair met in 2022, the Japanese side ran riot, beating the Black Stars 4-1, with Jordan Ayew scoring the consolation goal. In today’s fixture, Otto Addo handed Joseph Addo a starting berth in post, Derrick Kohn an opportunity at right back, Brandon Thomas Asante…

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced that the Black Stars will hold their first training session on Wednesday, November 12, to prepare for their upcoming matches against Japan and South Korea. Eighteen players have arrived in the Asian country for the two friendly games against Japan and South Korea for the 2025 Kirin Cup. Otto Addo will be without the services of  a lot of senior players, Jordan Ayew, Thomas Partey, Mohammed Kudus, Alexander Djiku, Ernest Nuamah, and Abdul Fatawu Issahaku. READ MORE : Hearts midfielder Hussein Mohammed charged for attempting to attack referee The squad is Benjamin Asare, Joseph…

Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has revealed that a loan of 20 million cedis was secured to support the ongoing Ghana Premier League season. Speaking on Peace FM, Kofi Adams confirmed the ministry’s involvement, stating, “We took a loan of 20 million cedis from the bank as investment into the Ghana Premier League. We are working with corporate institutions to pay back this loan as soon as possible.” READ MORE : Hearts midfielder Hussein Mohammed charged for attempting to attack referee His comments appear to confirm the government’s financial role in supporting the domestic league this season, aimed at…

Hearts of Oak midfielder Hussein Mohammed has been charged by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) for misconduct in the game against Asante Kotoko at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday. He is alleged to have charged on referee Collins Amoah to seek answers to how he handled the game. READ MORE : Hearts of Oak charged for failing to control fans after Kotoko defeat This stems from the penalty he awarded to Kotoko and his denial of a late equalizer which was flagged offside. https://twitter.com/JasonBannermann/status/1987942768925438365 The GFA described the player’s conduct as a serious breach of Articles 12(1)(k) and 34(6)(d)…

Hearts of Oak have been charged by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) for failing to control their supporters during Sunday’s Super Clash defeat to Asante Kotoko at the Accra Sports Stadium. Several Hearts of Oak supporters and players were displeased by how referee Reginald Collins Amoah handled the game, especially the penalty to Kotoko and the denial of  Mawuli Wayo’s flagged offside leveller. READ MORE: Bechem United appoints Kobina Amissah as new head coach They lost by a goal to nil to Kotoko. After the game, some of the players rushed to the referee and linesman to register their…

Asante Kotoko earned the bragging rights over Hearts of Oak when the pair clashed at the Accra Sports Stadium.  Morifing Donzo proved the difference between the two giants of Ghana football. Kotoko started the game well, with Saaka Dauda coming close with the opener on the fifth-minute mark. There were chances for Hubert Gyau, Peter Amidu Acqua, but their efforts failed to beat the Black Stars’ number one goalkeeper, Benjaimen Aare. READ MORE: Week 8 Review: Hubert Gyau masterclass powers Kotoko, Hearts of Lions drop points Kotoko’s dominance paid off as Amidu Acquah was brought down by Amankwah Baafi in…

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is set to organize a testimonial match in honour of Asamoah Gyan. Asamoah Gyan, a big name when it comes to Ghana Football, announced his retirement five years ago, but since then, no testimonial has been played to celebrate his numerous achievements in national team colors. READ MORE: “I have a winning mentality” – Maxwell Abbey-Quaye on fine form He finished as the Black Stars’ top goal scorer with 51 goals in 109 appearances. He is also Africa’s highest goal scorer in FIFA World Cup history, having scored six goals across three tournaments: Germany 2006,…

Ghana Premier League club Bechem United has made a managerial change by bringing in Kobina Amissah. The Bechem-based club had to take that difficult but necessary decision by letting go of sacked head coach Desmond-Issah Botchway. READ MORE: Week 8 Review: Hubert Gyau masterclass powers Kotoko, Hearts of Lions drop points The former coach failed to get the club to compete at the highest level, despite wholesome player recruitment and a massive cash injection from the club’s top hierarchy. He managed just a single win in eight games. (13D4L. The club currently sits in the relegation zone with six points…