Author: Raphael Bannerman-Quartey

Writer/Talker/Pundict. I have Sports at heart.

Accra Great Olympics have been relegated from the 2023/2024 Ghana Premier League. The Dade boys were scheduled to take on already relegated side, Real Tamale United at the Accra Sports Stadium for the final rounds of games at the Accra Sports Stadium but the latter failed to show up for the fixture. READ MORE: Hearts of Oak beat Bechem United to escape relegation This however meant that the former Ghana Premier League Champions would be awarded three points and three goals which gave them 44 points from 34 games. With their league stays hanging in a balance, they hoped for…

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Yaw Baafi’s last-gasp goal for Hearts of Oak against Bechem United aided them to escape the claws of relegation in the just-ended 2023/2024 Ghana Premier League season. The Phobians went into the game knowing very well that anything short of a win against Bechem United would see them relegated. READ MORE: Match Preview & Predictions: Medeama SC vs Karela United The game started with loads of frenetic energy and pace, but the home side missed notable players such as Samuel Osei Kuffour and Emmanuel Ababbio through suspension, Emmanuel Annor (injury), and Clinton Dudou was unavailable for selection. READ MORE: GPL…

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Medeama SC will clash with Karela United in a spirited encounter at Akoon Park on Sunday, June 15, 2024. The Mauve and Yellow boys failed to successfully defend their trophy from last season, which saw them cede it to fellow regional rivals, Samartex. READ MORE: Augustine Arhinful calls for stadium upgrade in Accra and Kumasi They occupy the 6th position on the log with 49 points and will aim to break into the top 4 with a win over Karela United this weekend. On the other hand, the Pride and Passion lads will have to dig deep with every…

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Accra Great Olympics will play Real Tamale United (RTU) on Sunday afternoon at the Accra Sports Stadium. This game has held varied importance for both teams. READ MORE: Augustine Arhinful calls for stadium upgrade in Accra and Kumasi For the home side, this game will hold a lot of relevance for their stay in the top flight for the next season. Anything bars a win against already relegated, RTU will repeatedly confirm their demotion from the league. Real Tamale United have struggled for consistency all season. They lost twenty, drew four, and won a paltry nine games. Their most…

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The battle to escape the claws of relegation will be witnessed as Bechem United and Accra Hearts of Oak will go at each other at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park on Sunday, June 15, 2024, in a 2023/24 Ghana Premier League. This game represents a lot for the visitors on the verge of being relegated if they fail to win and results from other match venues don’t favor them. READ MORE: Augustine Arhinful calls for stadium upgrade in Accra and Kumasi The Phobians have battled against the odds in recent times, three losses from six games have seen gasping for…

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The final rounds of games for the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League season will be played across the various league venues on June 16, 2024. This season’s league has once again seen a new winner crowned. From humble beginnings, the based club gained promotion to the league last two seasons after they topped Division One Zone II. READ MORE: Augustine Arhinful calls for stadium upgrade in Accra and Kumasi Their success story has gained rare reviews from a host of people who have been impressed by their outing in the top-flight season. Until the last round of games, Kotoko’s fate hung…

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Former Black Stars striker, Augustine Arhinful has waded into the discussions for improving the pitches in our stadiums in the country. In the last few years, there have been widespread agitations about the state of the pitch used by our national teams for their numerous assignments. READ MORE: Tom Vernon opens up about Nordsjaelland purchase Following the BlackStar’s win against the Central African Republic, the calls resurfaced yet again for the pitches to be improved. Speaking to Citi Sports, a former striker of the BlackStars called for a drastic change of the grasses for these pitches.  “I believe it’s a…

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Right to Dream Academy founder, Tom Vernon, has opened up about how he acquired the Danish club, Nordsjaelland. The former scout for ManUtd said he borrowed ten million pounds (£10m) from a friend at the time to purchase the Danish club, Nordsjaelland in 2015. READ MORE : Harry Zakour “roast” Hearts of Oak Board Members Speaking to JoySports, he explained the rationale behind the acquisition and how he sought to promote the growth, development of football in these parts of the world.    “I borrowed 10 million pounds from a friend in London [to buy FC Nordsjaelland]. And it was…

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Former Chief Executive Officer of Hearts of Oak, Harry Zakour, has launched a scathing attack on the current board members for their insufficient knowledge of the football landscape in the country. Following the dissolution of the previous bard a new one had to be reconstituted in March 2024 and three months later, things have turned sour for the former continental club champions. READ MORE: Otto Addo rallies for patience for BlackStars youngsters Speaking to Asempa FM, the former club chairman voiced his displeasure about the club’s current state. “Where the club is going now, they never in 1st, 2nd,…

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Coach Otto Addo has called on Ghanaians to exercise patience for the current crop of players as they managed to beat the Central African Republic at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. According to the coach, the youngsters will need time to forge a playing pattern and understanding amongst themselves. READ MORE: Watch Highlights: Black Stars edge out Central Africa Republic in seven-goal thriller “I hope that Ghanaians give us time. It’s always difficult because after this, the guys will be on a break and then coached with different ideas and then I will come with different ideas too,” “It’s…

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