Frederick Lartey Otu — President, Ghana Taekwondo Federation
Frederick Lartey Otu — President, Ghana Taekwondo Federation

Taekwondo raised the bar

The Ghana Taekwondo Federation (GTF) set the tone for the year 2016 when it took about 100 school children from the St Kizito Catholic Basic School at Nima to demonstrate their skiils during the March 6, Independence Day anniversary celebrations.

The vice-president of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), George Afriyie, has revealed that his outfit is yet to settle on the bonuses of the Black Stars during the African Cup of Nations.
The vice-president of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), George Afriyie, has revealed that his outfit is yet to settle on the bonuses of the Black Stars during the African Cup of Nations.

‘We’ll settle Stars bonuses with new govt’

The vice-president of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), George Afriyie, has revealed that his outfit is yet to settle on the bonuses of the Black Stars during the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Gabon with the Ministry of Youth and Sports (MoYS).

According to Afriyie the GFA is waiting to engage the new political administration that will be ushered in on January 7 to sort out the issues.

Coach Avram Grant — Black Stars

Grant declares war on Egypt

Black Stars coach, Avram Grant, has declared war on Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to prove Ghana’s worth at the tournament.

According to Grant the Stars must be positive in order to defeat an Egyptian side he described as one of the best in the competition.

Avram Grant
Avram Grant

My future with Ghana depends on AFCON - Grant

Black Stars coach, Avram Grant, says winning the upcoming African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Gabon would determine a contract extension with the Ghana Football Association (GFA).

Kwesi Nyantakyi — GFA president

GFA spent $15,000 on Akaminko’s treatment — Nyantakyi

The president of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kwesi Nyantakyi, has disclosed that his outfit spent $15,000 on Jerry Akaminko after he sustained an injury during a World Cup friendly international against The Netherlands in Rotterdam.

Nyantakyi pointed out last Monday that he personally led Akaminko to a hospital in Florida where his outfit catered for his bills.

Jonathan Mensah
Jonathan Mensah

Jonathan Mensah joins MLS side Columbus Crew

Columbus Crew SC completed the signing of Ghana defender Jonathan Mensah as a designated player on Tuesday. Mensah, 26, moves from Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala and joins Federico Higuain as the second DP in Columbus.

WBO Int. super bantamweight champ — Isaac Dogboe (2nd left) pose with ex-President J.J. Rawlings during the visit

Emulate Azumah and set your own standards – Rawlings tells Dogboe

Former Ghana President, Jerry John Rawlings, has urged undefeated boxer, Isaac ‘Royal Storm’ Dogboe (16-0, 10 KOs), to follow in the footsteps of the legendary Azumah Nelson by setting his own standards and targets in order to become a great champion.

Despite rising to number five in the latest WBO junior featherweight ratings and with a chance of taking a shot at the world champion, Jesse Magdaleno, Dogboe has instead chosen to fight once or twice more before stepping up to the big plate. And it is a decision that the former president rates highly.

Nana Kweku Nduom (left) presenting a jersey to Charles McCarthy, skipper of Elmina Sharks
Nana Kweku Nduom (left) presenting a jersey to Charles McCarthy, skipper of Elmina Sharks

Groupe Nduom donates kit to Elmina Sharks

Newly promoted Ghana Premier League side, Elmina Sharks, have received new sports kits valued at $5000 to boost their preparations and participation in the forthcoming Ghana Premier League.

The Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II
The Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II

GFA to honour Asantehene, Togbe Afede and Dormaahene on Wednesday

The Ghana Football Association will award some distinguished personalities at its Extra-ordinary Congress at the Alisa Hotel (Asante Hall), Ridge in Accra on Wednesday January 4.

From L-R Exchequers Team Manager, Kester Ajao, Vivian Danquah-Adu and Exchequers Chairman Frank Awuku.
From L-R Exchequers Team Manager, Kester Ajao, Vivian Danquah-Adu and Exchequers Chairman Frank Awuku.

Hockey: Exchequers depart for Kenya Wednesday

Exchequers Hockey Club of the Bank of Ghana will depart Accra on Wednesday for the Kenyan city of Nairobi where they are billed to participate in the African Cup for Club Championship from Saturday.

Unibank and Black Stars

Black Stars tour uniBank's Esteem Banking Centre

uniBank Ghana Limited, the official Bank of the Black Stars last Friday hosted members of Avram Grant's squad at their Esteem Banking Centre located at the Capital Place in Accra.

Christian Atsu
Christian Atsu (left) and Tom Cleverly

Newcastle to replace AFCON-bound Atsu with Tom Cleverley

Newcastle have moved to compensate for the absence of Ghana winger Christian Atsu during the 2017 AFCON by tabling a bid for Everton's Tom Cleverley.

FLASHBACK: Nana Addo with Black Stars skipper Asamoah Gyan
FLASHBACK: Nana Addo with Black Stars skipper Asamoah Gyan

Bring me the 2017 AFCON trophy - Akufo-Addo charges Black Stars (AUDIO)

The President-elect Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has charged the senior national team to end Ghana's 34-year wait for a trophy by winning the 2017 AFCON which starts on January 14 in Gabon.

The Black Stars

Grant names provisional 26-man squad for AFCON 2017 - drops Latif Blessing

Coach Avram Grant has named his named a 26-man provisional squad for the 2017 African Cup of Nations Cup competition.

Captain Asamoah leads the side that will begin an 11-day training tour in the UAE on Tuesday before travelling to Gabon on January 13 for the competition.

Andy Murray, Mo Farah, Lee Pearson, Jessica Ennis-Hill and Katherine Grainger are all honoured
Andy Murray, Mo Farah, Lee Pearson, Jessica Ennis-Hill and Katherine Grainger are all honoured

It's Sir Mo as Queen honours athletes

British tennis champion Andy Murray and athlete Mo Farah have been knighted in the Queen's New Year Honours list.

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