Hearts and Kotoko in huge payoff as Ghana government commits $30,000 for 2015 President’s Cup
The Government of Ghana has committed GHS 130,000 (almost $30,000) to the organization of this year’s President’s Cup which will see Hearts of Oak take on rivals Asante Kotoko on July 1. The one-off game is played annually on Ghana’s Republic Day to honour the sitting President. Organizers, GHALCA have struggled financially in recent years […]
Ghana defender Jeff Schlupp’s new Leicester City deal worth £30,000 a week
Ghana international defender Jeff Schlupp will see a massive boost in his finances as his new deal with Leicester City is worth £30,000 a week. The left-back will sign a new four-year deal with the Foxes today to ward off interest from rival English Premier League sides. Schlupp was on a deal worth £10,000 a week when […]
George Boateng has no regrets for not playing for Ghana at international level
Ghanaian-born George Boateng insists he has no regrets with his decision to play international football for the Netherlands. The former Middlesbrough midfielder was in Ghana over the weekend to play in the Stephen Appiah testimonial match. Boateng was born to Ghanaian parents in the West African country but moved to Holland at age eight. He […]
Mentioning Messi saved my life, says Argentine kidnapped in Nigeria
An Argentine kidnapped in Nigeria claims he owes his life to Barcelona forward Lionel Messi. Santiago Lopez Menendez, a 28-year-old agricultural engineer, had been working in the west African nation since last year, planting soya and corn crops close to Kontagora in the north-west of the country. But he was kidnapped earlier this week and […]
Mohammed Abu sees red in Stromsgodset defeat at Stabaek in Norway
Ghana international midfielder Mohammed Abu was sent off during Stromsgodset’s 3-2 reverse at Stabaek IF in the Norwegian Eliteserien on Saturday evening. The 23-year-old got marched off the pitch in the 82nd minute after picking a double-booking at the Nadderud Stadion in a highly entertaining game which saw Ghanaian winger Ernest Asante score a superb lob. […]
Kotoko star Jordan Opoku shares in fans pain
Asante Kotoko ace Jordan Opoku says he empathizes with the club’s fans who have endured disappointing results this term. The Porcupine Warriors have lost three of their last four league matches but had some respite last Wednesday with a 2-0 win over AshantiGold to reach the semi-finals of the MTN FA Cup. Opoku feels sorry […]
Ghanaian midfielder Sarpong unsure of NAC Breda future
Dutch-born Ghanaian midfielder Jeffrey Sarpong remains undecided over his future with relegated Eredivisie side NAC Breda. The 26-year-old is among players tipped to quit Breda following their relegation from the Dutch top-flight. But the former Dutch U20 playmaker wants to consult his legal team on his current contract with Breda, which will expire in 2017, […]
Andre Ayew believes Swansea City will be ready for Premier League opener with Chelsea
Swansea City’s Ghana winger Andre Ayew is sure the Swans will be fully ready to face Premier League title-holders Chelsea in the league opener on August 8. Swansea will open their 2015/16 campaign with a trip to the Stamford Bridge in early August. And, Andre who signed a long-term contract with the Liberty Stadium outfit, […]
Former Cesena captain Guiseppe Colucci arrives in Ghana for Stephen Appiah’s farewell game
Former Italy international and Cesena Captain Guiseppe Colucci has arrived in Ghana ahead of Stephen Appiah’s farewell game tomorrow. Appiah, 34, will officially hang up his boots in a career that spans over two decades. The former Juventus stars is expected to attract a host of European and African football icons to bid him farewell. […]
Ghana defender Jonathan Mensah thanks Sellas Tetteh for guiding career take-off
Ghana defender Jonathan Mensah was at the Liberty Park to see his mentor Sellas Tetteh. The 24-year-old was part of a talented crop that emerged World champions at U20 level under the guidance of Tetteh in 2009. Most of the players from the 2009 Black Satellites team form the core of current Black Stars squad. […]
