Author: Clinton Eleto

TP Mazembe eye Heart’s Randy Ovouka Congolese heavyweights, TP Mazembe are moving swiftly to secure the services of Hearts of Oak defender,Randy Ovouka Okemba. DR Congo giants TP Mazembe have expressed interest in signing the young defender from his current Phobian fold. Ovouka, the left-back has been an instant hit in his breakthrough season with the rainbow club earning him numerous admiration of many footballing loving fans within the club and beyond in the Ghana Premier League. The Congolese giants are looking to augment their side for the upcoming local and continental campaign and view the sporadic left-back as an…

Adjah Tetteh lauds Emmanuel Osei Kuffour as the best to ever grace the GHPL This week has witnessed an endless debate as to who is the best footballer to have played in the Ghanaian Premier League. Several players have had their fair share of opinions, with some suggesting a host of other players as the best of all time. However Former Hearts of Oak midfielder Lawrence Adjah Tetteh has joined the bandwagon in suggesting that his former teammate Emmanuel Osei Kuffour is the best player to have ever graced the Ghana Premier League. Kuffour’s contribution to the Accra based side…

Ghana FA proposes to gov’t to continue 2019/20 season behind closed doors The Ghana Football Association has proposed to the presidential commission on COVID-19 on continuing with the 2019/20 football season behind closed doors if the ban on social gathering is lifted, according to Ghanasoccernet The government of Ghana has placed a ban on social gatherings and sporting activities until May 31 due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The Ghana FA has been engaging its stakeholders in a virtual meeting to decide on the future of the season. Ghana FA president Kurt Okraku in an interview says clubs will be affected if…

C.K Akonnor deserved to be coach of the Black Stars- Kurt Okraku President of the Ghana Football Association, Kurt Okraku has no ‘doubt’ C.K Akonnor was the right man to lead the Black Stars following the departure of Kwesi Appiah.  According to Kurt Okraku, the former Asante Kotoko Coach went through the mill to reach the top and believes he fully deserves to be coach of the Black Stars. “First of all coach Kwesi Appiah exited and we had to decide on who to give the responsibility to, the council considered a few names, lots of circumstances were also considered,…

Asamoah Gyan was a lazy player – Herve Renard Experienced French trainer Herve Renard has made a shocking revelation about Ghana’s all-time leading goalscorer, Asamoah Gyan, claiming the former Sunderland star was lazy in training.  According to Renard, who boasts of winning the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy two times, Gyan could have had a much better footballing career if he was dedicated and committed in training as he was during competitive matches. Renard worked with Gyan when he was the assistant coach of the Black Stars during the 2008 AFCON which was staged in Ghana. “The quality of…

Greater Accra RFA signs game-changing TV deal with Media 7 Network The Greater Accra Regional Football Association has signed a two-year Television deal with Media 7 Network, a multi-broadcast service provider. The deal, makes Media 7 network, the official broadcast partner and exclusive content producer for all products of the Greater Accra Regional Football Association. They will produce live matches from selected game centres during the Juvenile League, second and third Division Leagues and the Women’s First Division League. GFA President Kurt E.S Okraku, Chairman of the Greater Accra Regional Football Association (GARFA) Samuel Aboabire and Director of Communications Henry…

FIFA to organize referee courses online The Refereeing Department of FIFA has taken a decision to organize courses via an online classroom tool to provide support for referees. This was contained in a letter signed by FIFA Director of Refereeing Massimo Busacca and sent to all Member Associations. “Due to the major impact of the virus on the organization of events such as in-person courses and seminars, FIFA has been searching for alternative ways to continue our mission of supporting and improving refereeing globally. “We understand how important it is to provide solutions that allow referees to develop and train…

Cancelling football season will affect clubs – Kurt Okraku Ghana Football Association (GFA) president, Kurt Okraku says it will be a challenging period for the various stakeholders of the Football Association if the 2019/20 football season is canceled. The GFA has engaged its stakeholders to decide on the future of the season whether to truncate or cancel the season due to the coronavirus pandemic. The GFA has announced that it will make a decision on 30 June 2020 to decide on the future of the 2019/20 football season. According to Kurt Okraku, the football industry has not been stable since…

We are yet to receive FIFA Emergency CODVID-19 fund – GFA President Kurt Okraku The Ghana Football Association has pleaded with the clubs to exercise patience as they await the Emergency CODVID-19 fund from FIFA. Kurt Okraku revealed that the Ghana FA is expecting two funds from FIFA; The FIFA forward fund and the FIFA CODVI-19 fund. “We are also waiting for FIFA to fast track the process and get us the Emergency fund,” he told Happy Sports “We are expecting two funds from FIFA; The FIFA Forward fund and FIFA CODVID-19 fund” he added. He furthermore stated that the…

Berekum Chelsea sign four-year partnership deal with Locust sportswear Berekum Chelsea have signed a partnership agreement with sportswear firm Locust on a four-year deal. The two parties concluded negotiations and put pen to paper on Tuesday. Details of the contract are undisclosed. Locust will be replacing South African based sportswear company Laurus who have been kitting the Berekum based side in the last two seasons. Locust will provide Chelsea with match jerseys, training vests or bibs, replicas, and other apparel for the next four years. Club president Obed Nana Kwame Nketiah and other officials were present at the official signing…