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Gianni Infantino being welcomed on his arrival

FIFA President Gianni Infantino arrives in Ghana

Gianni Infantino, the president of world football governing body FIFA president touched down in Accra on Monday, February 27 to commence a one-day working visit in the country.

Otto Pfister appointed head coach of Afghanistan

Former Ghana coach Otto Pfister has been appointed the head coach of the Afghanistan national football team.

The vastly experienced 79-year-old who is famous in Ghana famous for sagging his trousers on the sidelines was officially unveiled on Sunday, February 12 after signing a one-year deal with the Afghanistan Football Federation (AFF).

FIFA President Infantino meets President Akufo-Addo today

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) says FIFA President Gianni Infantino will arrive in Ghana on Monday on a one-day working visit.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Ibrahimovic strikes late to win EFL Cup for Man Utd

Zlatan Ibrahimovic's late winner secured the EFL Cup and gave Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho his first success since his summer appointment, as brave Southampton were beaten at Wembley.

Hearts win

Hearts win at last! - Ashgold replay Kotoko today

Thomas Abbey yesterday inspired Accra Hearts of Oak to end their winless run of the Premier League when he scored a late goal to secure the team’s first victory of the season with a deserved 2-1 victory over Wa All Stars at the Accra Stadium.

Amos Addai, has another opportunity to score for Ashgold

Ashgold vrs Asante Kotoko rained off, rescheduled for Monday

The Fourth week league encounter between Ashgold and Asante Kotoko at the Obuasi Len Clay Stadium was rained off during second half and will be replayed Monday at the same venue.

Fred Osam Duodu, Emmanuel Kwasi Afranie
Fred Osam Duodu, Emmanuel Kwasi Afranie

Emotional farewell for Afranie, Osam Duodu

The football family in Ghana will go through an emotional weekend as it bids the final farewell to two of its most accomplished coaches, Fred Osam Duodu and Emmanuel Kwasi Afranie, who died late last year.

Coach Zdravko Logarusic's side will sweat to beat the Miners at their home ground which on many occasions tended to be a difficult terrain for the Porcupine Warriors.
Coach Zdravko Logarusic's side will sweat to beat the Miners at their home ground which on many occasions tended to be a difficult terrain for the Porcupine Warriors.

Ashgold to stop Kotoko at Obuasi

Premier League giant, Kumasi Asante Kotoko, face yet another tough task after their bright start to the season when they travel to Obuasi to engage Ashantigold in a regional derby at the Len Clay Stadium.

A press release signed by the General Secretary of the federation, Phillipina Frimpong, said the competition, dubbed, “Annual Tennis Festival”, will be institutionalised on the calendar of the association and will be open to corporate bodies, the diplomatic community and social tennis enthusiasts.
A press release signed by the General Secretary of the federation, Phillipina Frimpong, said the competition, dubbed, “Annual Tennis Festival”, will be institutionalised on the calendar of the association and will be open to corporate bodies, the diplomatic community and social tennis enthusiasts.

GTF Indece Day tennis March 4

The Ghana Tennis Federation (GTF) has put together a one-day tennis festival to commemorate Ghana’s 60th Independence Day anniversary on Saturday, March 4, at the tennis arena of the Accra Stadium.

Gerard Nus from Spain, who was the video analyst for the Stars during their campaign in Gabon
Gerard Nus from Spain, who was the video analyst for the Stars during their campaign in Gabon

Grant, assistants still upaid

A month after the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Gabon, members of the technical team are yet to receive their quarter-final bonus, though that of the players have been paid.

 Joe Kpenge — NSA boss
Joe Kpenge — NSA boss

NSA suffocates under GH¢ 27m debt

Officials of the National Sports Authority (NSA) have disclosed that the organisation is in serious financial distress and is much more insolvent than previously thought, with huge debts sitting on its books in excess of GH¢25 million.

Fred Osam Duodu and EK Afranie
Fred Osam Duodu and EK Afranie

SWAG to mourn Afranie, Osam Duodu

The Sports Writers Association of Ghana(SWAG) will join the football family as it gather to bid its final farewell to two respected coaches, Fred Osam Duodu and Emmanuel Kwasi Afranie.

Mr Isaac Asiamah (in black) flanked by Mr Joe Kpengey (left) and Mr Frank Quist and other dignitaries
Mr Isaac Asiamah (in black) flanked by Mr Joe Kpengey (left) and Mr Frank Quist and other dignitaries

Paralympic sports potential for job creation, crime prevention — Asiamah

The Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr Isaac Kwame Asiamah, has assured members of the National Paralympic Committee (NPC) of his outfit’s unflinching support to see to it that they are relieved of the many challenges encountered during preparations and participation in international tournaments.

According to him, disability sports in particular and sports in general, was a tool for job creation and crime prevention and, therefore, must be given the necessary attention to enhance the development of the youth.

 Elmina Sharks’ Felix Addo (right) advances with the ball as Douglas Opoku closes in. Picture: EMMANUEL QUAYE
Elmina Sharks’ Felix Addo (right) advances with the ball as Douglas Opoku closes in. Picture: EMMANUEL QUAYE

Sharks hold Olympics in Accra

A resilient Elmina Sharks side yesterday battled from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Accra Great Olympics at the Accra Sports Stadium. Joseph Mensah’s equalising goal in stoppage time proved decisive and left Coach Godwin Attram and his charges stunned as they appeared clueless in the entire second half, after Abel Manomey’s brace had put Olympics in a comfortable lead in the first half.

Fredrick Lartey Otu — Now an international taekwondo first class referee
Fredrick Lartey Otu — Now an international taekwondo first class referee

Custom Officer promoted first class referee

The World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) has elevated Mr Frederick Lartey Otu, the President of the Ghana Taekwondo Federation (GTF) to the rank of a first class international taekwondo referee.

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