A wild celebration like this is expected among Kotoko players, officials and fans in Kumasi on Sunday
A wild celebration like this is expected among Kotoko players, officials and fans in Kumasi on Sunday

Kotoko set for big coronation on Sunday

The Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi will be turned into a festive ground on Sunday as the red army of Kumasi Asante Kotoko supporters congregate for their 26th Premier League title coronation.

 A wild celebration like this is expected among Kotoko players, officials and fans in Kumasi on Sunday
A wild celebration like this is expected among Kotoko players, officials and fans in Kumasi on Sunday

Kotoko set for big coronation on Sunday

The Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi will be turned into a festive ground on Sunday as the red army of Kumasi Asante Kotoko supporters congregate for their 26th Premier League title coronation.

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter (L) and ex-UEFA chief Michel Platini (R) will go on trial Wednesday in Switzerland STF AFP/File
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter (L) and ex-UEFA chief Michel Platini (R) will go on trial Wednesday in Switzerland STF AFP/File

Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini face fraud trial

Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini, once the chiefs of world and European football, face trial on Wednesday over a suspected fraudulent payment that shook the sport and torpedoed their time at the top.

Kotoku Royals lineup
Kotoku Royals lineup

Kotoku Royals close to premiership qualification

The pride of Akyem Kotoku, Kotoku Royals FC, brightened their chances of qualifying for the Ghana Premier League when they defied the massive home support to beat Uncle T United 1-0 in their Zone 3 Division One League match at Prampram on Sunday.

Salifu Gafaru receiving his price from Alhaji Alhassan ZakariaGulkpe- Wulanare
Salifu Gafaru receiving his price from Alhaji Alhassan ZakariaGulkpe- Wulanare

Gafaru wins GNPC Ghana’s Fastest in Tamale

Salifu Gafaru clocked 10.78secs to win the Northern Region 100m title of the GNPC Ghana’s Fastest Human talent hunt in Tamale last Saturday after a two-year absence.

Jose Fernandez (right), Regional Manager of SMEC Ghana, presenting the trophy to Ben Johnson
Jose Fernandez (right), Regional Manager of SMEC Ghana, presenting the trophy to Ben Johnson

Ben Johnson wins SMEC Invitational Golf

Ben Johnson was last Saturday crowned winner of the maiden SMEC Invitational Golf tournament held at the Achimota Golf Club in Accra.

Jonathan Mensah
Jonathan Mensah

Jonathan Mensah discharged from hospital, set to miss four-nation tourney

 

Black Stars centre-back, Jonathan Mensah is said to be in stable condition and has been discharged a day after he sustained an injury while playing for the national team.

Paa Kwesi Fabin - Starlets coach
Paa Kwesi Fabin - Starlets coach

Black Starlets for final MRI tests ahead of WAFU tourney

A new set of national under-17 players recruited by Coach Paa Kwesi Fabin is scheduled to undergo Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) test tomorrow as the team gears up for the upcoming WAFU Zone B Cup of Nations in Cape Coast.

Black Maidens will miss the U-17 World Cup for the first time
Black Maidens will miss the U-17 World Cup for the first time

Weakened Maidens miss U-17 World Cup

Ghana will miss out on the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup for the first time after losing a ticket to the India 2022 tournament to Morocco last Saturday due to some underhand dealings.

Mohammed Polo
Mohammed Polo

Mohammed Ahmed Polo: We never earned monthly salaries in our era

Almost four decades after retiring from active football, Accra Hearts of Oak and Black Stars legend, Mohammed Ahmed Polo, has revealed that none of his playing mates earned monthly salaries throughout their career.

Chris Hughton says he will be more involved in the Black Stars to support Otto Addo(right)
Chris Hughton says he will be more involved in the Black Stars to support Otto Addo(right)

Chris Hughton: I’ll assist Otto Addo with tactics

BLACK Stars Technical Advisor, Chris Hughton, has said he will be more involved in decisions in the national team and provide technical assistance to the Head Coach, Otto Addo, as they rebuild the team for the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying competition and ultimately to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Alex Ntiamoah Boakye wants the GBA to be lawful
Alex Ntiamoah Boakye wants the GBA to be lawful

Box Office boss contests GBA’s undertaking directive

Renowned boxing promoter, Alex Ntiamoah Boakye, has contested the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) directive to have all professional fighters in the country to sign an undertaking to pay a percentage of their purses from bouts abroad to the authority.

Alfred Lamptey
Alfred Lamptey

Alfred Lamptey, Swalehe fight shifted to July 16

The Box Office Sports Promotions has announced July 16 as the new date for undefeated Alfred Lamptey’s IBF Continental Africa Junior Lightweight Championship against Muksini Swalehe of Tanzania.

Samuel Takyi has given the greenlight to travel to South Africa by the GBA
Samuel Takyi has given the greenlight to travel to South Africa by the GBA

Samuel Takyi finally signs GBA undertaking

Olympic bronze medalist, Samuel Takyi, has signed an undertaking to pay two per cent out of his purse from out-of-Ghana bouts to the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA).

Dennis Odoi - Has been phenomenal since joining the Black Star
Dennis Odoi - Has been phenomenal since joining the Black Star

Paintsil lauds Odoi’s quality, impact in Black Stars

Former Black Stars right back, John Paintsil, has praised Ghana's right back, Denis Odoi, for his recent exploits for the senior national team.