Remain focused: uniBank urges Black Stars B

Remain focused: uniBank urges Black Stars B

The Executive Director of the official bank of the Black Stars, uniBank, Nana Awere Damoah, has advised members of the victorious Black Stars B to remain focused and humble in order to have successful careers as professional footballers.

According to Nana Damoah, the careers of professional footballers are very short, hence there was the need for the players to maintain their focus and cut short their post-WAFU Cup celebrations if they want to land lucrative contracts in future.

Afia teeing off on the course.
Afia teeing off on the course.

Afia Konadu Agyepong swings into history

When amateur golfer, Afia Konadu Agyepong, decided to compete in the recent Turkish Airlines Invitational Golf Championship, it seemed to her as business as usual until mother luck launched her into the history books in such a graceful manner.

All Afia needed on that fateful day was just a big swing to strike a memorable Hole-in -One fit for the gods to set the Achimota Golf Course alight with spontaneous chants in response to that rare feat.

Aguero is in fine form this season
Aguero is in fine form this season

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero involved in car crash

Sergio Aguero has been involved in a serious car accident in Holland.

The taxi in which the Manchester City striker was travelling crashed into a lamppost, with Aguero sustaining potentially serious injuries.

Third Accra Marathon to take place October 7

With a purpose of bringing people together to express freedom, togetherness and passion through running in the vibrant landscape of a beautiful African Cit,y the Accra Marathon represents a continental drive to promote the Sustainable development Goal number 3, Good health and well-being.

The third edition of the Accra marathon which was launched on September 7 by the Accra Mayor, Mr. Mohammed Adjei Sowah is to take off on October 7 with about 10,000 expected to participate in categories such as para-cycling, 5km and 21km races and also the CEO and elite challenge.

Carlo Ancelotti: Bayern Munich sack Italian manager

Carlo Ancelotti has been sacked as manager of Bayern Munich.

Following Wednesday's 3-0 Champions League defeat by Paris St-Germain, the club's board has decided to dismiss the Italian, who replaced Pep Guardiola at the start of last season.

Freda Prempeh - Tano North MP
Freda Prempeh - Tano North MP

Tano North MP Freda Prempeh sworn-in as AWCON LOC chair

The Member of Parliament for the Tano North Constituency, Freda Akosua Prempeh has been appointed the chairperson of an 11-member Local Organising Committee (LOC) tasked to organise the 2018 African Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) slated to run between November 17-December 1 in Ghana.

Madam Prempeh was sworn-in as the chairperson of the 11-member LOC by the Minister of Youth and Sports, Isaac Asiamah on Thursday in Accra.

FIFA U-17 World Cup: Ministry to facilitate supporters trip to India

FIFA U-17 World Cup: Ministry to facilitate supporters trip to India

The Ministry of Youth and Sports has promised to facilitate the trip of a conglomerate of supporters unions, Alliance of Ghana Supporters, to India to rally behind the national U-17 team during the FIFA U-17 World Cup.

According to the Sports Minister, Mr Isaac Kwame Asiamah, he had earlier assured the various supporters unions of his outfit's support if they were able to unite under one umbrella body, a requirement they fulfilled for the first time during the final of 2017 WAFU Cup last Saturday.

Black Stars squad: Ayews dropped, Opare returns

Black Stars squad: Ayews dropped, Opare returns

Black Stars coach, Kwasi Appiah, has axed Andre Ayew and his younger brother Jordan from his 24-man squad for Ghana’s next FIFA World Cup qualifying game against Uganda on October 7.

The England-based duo’s exclusion from the team has paved way for some new entrants, as well as the return of gifted defender Daniel Opare who last played for the national team during the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

Ghana considering bid for 2018 CHAN

Ghana considering bid for 2018 CHAN

The Minister of Youth and Sports, Isaac Kwame Asiamah, has stated that the ministry is still consulting with stakeholders to decide whether to bid for the 2018 CHAN tournament after CAF stripped Kenya of the hosting rights last Saturday.

According to Mr Asiamah, he believes Ghana has the capacity to host any CAF tournament because of the quality of already-existing stadiums in the country.

Bumper $200,000 Bonus for Black Stars B

Bumper $200,000 Bonus for Black Stars B

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has directed the state to pay a bonus of USD$100,000 to the Black Stars B team that won the West African Union (WAFU) Cup of Nations in Cape Coast.

Andre Ayew linked with Inter Milan switch

Andre Ayew linked with Inter Milan switch

Inter Milan are lining up a January swoop for West Ham forward Andre Ayew, according to reports from Italy.

Tuttomercatoweb claim the Serie A giants' boss Luciano Spalletti is looking to finally get his man after failing to land the Ghana international three times during his time with Roma.

West Ham's Andre Ayew and his brother Jordan
West Ham's Andre Ayew and his brother Jordan

Does Jordan's stark improvement mean Swansea City now have the better Ayew brother?

It's fair to say Jordan Ayew's arrival at Swansea City wasn't greeted with the same fanfare as his brother's.

The signing of Andre on a free transfer from Marseille in June 2015 was widely regarded as a superb piece of transfer business by the Swans.

National Sports Authority Board inaugurated

Isaac Asiamah inaugurates National Sports Authority Board

The Minister of Youth and Sports, Isaac Kwame Asiamah has charged the newly-inaugurated Board of directors of the National Sports Authority (NSA) to work assiduously to protect the state's investment in public infrastructure in sports.

The 15-member board is also to advise the Minister on matters in relation to the promotion and development of sports and is chaired by the Mr Kwadwo Baah Agyemang.

'You have brought joy to Ghana' - Akufo-Addo to Black Stars Team B. PICTURES BY SAMUEL TEI ADANO
'You have brought joy to Ghana' - Akufo-Addo to Black Stars Team B. PICTURES BY SAMUEL TEI ADANO

'You have brought joy to Ghana' - Akufo-Addo to Black Stars B

The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has congratulated warmly the players, technical and management team of the Black Stars B Team for winning this year’s West African Football Union Cup “in excellent style”, after defeating Nigeria by four goals to one in the finals.

According to President Akufo-Addo, the success of the Black Stars B team has proven that football in the country is not on the decline, as many would want Ghanaians to believe.

Obuasi hosts MTN FA Cup semis

Obuasi hosts MTN FA Cup semis

Accra Hearts of Oak will be out to end a six-year wait for the MTN FA Cup since its re-introduction in 2011 when they clash with Wa All Stars in a dicey semi-final encounter at the Obuasi Len Clay Stadium on Sunday. Hearts top the FA Cup trophy chart with 10 wins but have failed to make any significant impact in the competition lately.
Dubbed ‘Super Sunday’, the Obuasi double header promises to showcase the best of performances on the local front, especially with the presence of Ghana’s two most glamorous clubs - Hearts and Kotoko.

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