Author: Clinton Eleto

I nearly retired after four own goals in a month at Fulham- John Paintsil Ex-Ghana international John Paintsil has revealed he came close returning from football after a torrid spell at Fulham saw him score successive own goals.  According to the former Black Stars right back, he lost it mentally at a point in his career and that forced him to hang his boots. Paintsil joined Fulham in 2008 after a successful World Cup in 2006, and a better Africa Cup of Nations in 2008. However, after a good first two season with the cottagers under Roy Hudson, Paintsil’s form…

Asante Kotoko chief Dr Kwame Kyei relieves off $1.5 million debt Executive Board Chairman of Asante Kotoko, Dr Kwame Kyei has agreed to write off the debt of $1.5million owed him by the club, as reported by Kumasi-based Nhyria FM. Dr Kwame Kyei presented his financial report to Manhyia which revealed a debt of $1.5million accrued during the three years he has been in charge of the club. The Executive Board Chairman after meeting the Professor Lydia Nkansah committee has relieved the club from paying the said amount. His tenure has seen Asante Kotoko compete in Africa club competition where…

Asante Kotoko management team dissolved Asante Kotoko announced via their social media platforms that the current club management have been dissolved by the Board Chairman Dr same Kyei. The new Kotoko board made their decision after a meeting on Wednesday in Kumasi. https://twitter.com/AsanteKotoko_SC/status/1270741653826023425?s=20

Otumfuo bans player recruitment at Kotoko for a year The life patron of Asante Kotoko Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has placed a ban on player recruitment at the club for at least a season, the club announced via their twitter handle. Otumfuo stated that the club currently have enough players to achieve its goals, and the coaching staff should focus on nurturing and promoting players in the youth team. https://twitter.com/AsanteKotoko_SC/status/1270321639583027201?s=20 The chief of Staff at the Manhyia Palace revealed the Otumfuo’s decision during the inauguration of the new Kotoko board members. “Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has directed that Asante Kotoko…

GH¢13,070 raised so far for Hearts of Oak Phobian4Life project The Phobian4Life supporter mobilization project launched by the management of Accra Hearts of Oak last year has so far raised GH¢13,070 in support of the club. This project was launched to help collate the data of the club’s database worldwide. Hearts of Oak announced on their website that  GHC13,070 has been raised so far for the project. https://twitter.com/HeartsOfOakGH/status/1270350878848016384?s=20

The new Board of Asante Kotoko will be inaugurated today in Kumasi at the Sports Hotel in Asokwa.  Manhyia named a new nine-member Board of directors last month as part of efforts to modernize the activities of the club. Dr. Kwame Kyei will continue his work as head of the newly constituted Board. The Business man’s first term lasted for three years as it ended in December 2019. But he has been retained after a three-member committee concluded their investigation of the club’s affairs under his tenure. He will be assisted by Jude Arthur, who served as a board member…

PHOTOS: GFA acquires new referee communication gadgets The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has acquired 10 sets of referee communication gadgets for the Ghana Premier League. The equipment, manufactured by French outfit, Vokkero, was delivered to the General Secretary Prosper Harrison Addo at the GFA Headquarters in Accra on Thursday, May 28, 2020. This is a boost for Ghanaian referees who officiate in the Premier League as these gadgets are expected to aid effective communication during games in the Ghanaian top flight. These communication gadgets will be used by all four match officials on match days across the nine League centres…

TV right holders StarTimes pile pressure on Ghana FA to continue season TV right holders StarTimes are pulling punches to ensure the continuation of the 2019/2020 season amid the coronavirus outbreak, according to GHANAsoccernet.com The Chinese-based firm is putting enormous pressure on the FA  to ensure the season continues unabated following the Covid-19 shutdown. The shutdown of football due to the coronavirus pandemic has led to financial problems for the Asian broadcasters and are pushing for a restart of the season, according to reports. StarTimes are steeling themselves for a significant drop in ad sales revenue for the rest of…

We’ll need six weeks of training before league resumption — Maxwell Konadu Head coach of Asante Kotoko Maxwell Konadu says he will need six weeks to prepare his team before the resumption of the Ghana Premier League. President Nana Akufo-Addo in his latest address stated that all contact sports, including football, remain suspended until July 31 as part of measures to curb the spread of the deadly coronavirus disease. All football competitions, including the Premier League, have been at a standstill since a ban on public gatherings came into force on March 15. “We will need about six weeks to…

Sports Minister response to Kwesi Appiah’s salary demands Sports Minister Isaac Asiamah has revealed government is determined to settle the salary arrears of ex-Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah. Appiah is owed US$ 185,000 which is made up of two months salaries and bonuses The ex-international left his post as Black Stars coach after the expiration of his contract in December 2019. After five months, Appiah has threatened to drag the Ghana FA to FIFA if he is not paid. ”It will be wrong to state that we don’t want to pay him because we have supported him right from the start…