Accra Lions extended their impressive pre-season form when they produced an outstanding second-half display to defeat Ghana national U23 side, the Black Meteors, 2-1 in a friendly in Accra on Thursday.The Division One club, who have been in rampaging pre-season form, handed the Black Meteors the needed tough test for the Africa U23 Championship in Egypt next month.Accra Lions, filled with talented young players, rallied from a goal down to show the national team why they have been
Ex-Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has congratulated his manager Samuel Anim Addo for sailing through the Ghana FA Executive Committee elections held on Thursday at the Secretariat.Samuel Anim was voted to be part of the three representatives of the Division One League on the Executive Council.He pulled 19 votes in the elections and will serve alongside Kpando Hearts of Lions president Randy Abbey and Nzema Kotoko president Mark Addo.“I TOLD YOU. Your hard work paid off. Congratulations
Medeama board chair Dr Tony Aubynn and Frederick Acheampong are among the representatives elected by the Premier League clubs to serve on the Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association.The five aspirants voted to represent the Premier League clubs on the ExCo are AshantiGold’s CEO Frederick Acheampong, Tony Aubynn of Medeama, Oduro Sarfo of Berekum Chelsea, George Amoako of Asante Kotoko and Kingsley Osei Bonsu of Bechem United.Dr Tony Aubynn emerged with the highest
Real Mallorca midfield anchor Baba Iddrisu Mohammed has asked people around the world to visit West African nation, Ghana.The 23-year-old enforcer made this known during an interview with the Spanish LaLiga outfit’s TV station on Wednesday.Mohammed touched on several goodies from the West African country including their famous ‘Jollof rice’ and the fine Kente wear.He has been a key cog for the Vermilions in the ongoing season — featuring in 9 out of 10 league games.Mohammed
Former Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association, Randy Abbey and two others have been voted as representatives of Division One League on the GFA Executive Commitee. Randy Abbey is joined by Mark Addo and Samuel Anim Addo on the executive committee of the next Ghana Football Association.The C.E.O of Kpando Hearts of Lions pulled 26 votes, followed by Mark Addo who gained 25 votes with Samuel Anim Addo collecting 19 votes.Veteran football administrator Alhaji Grusah
Happy FM has cemented its credentials as the number one sport station in Ghana, with a well organised Ghana Football Association (GFA) presidential debate that was attended by five (5) out of the six (6) candidates of the upcoming GFA elections.The first ever GFA Presidential debate saw the five; Amanda Clinton, Fred Pappoe, Kurt E.S. Okraku, Nana Yaw Amponsah, and George Ankomah Mensah, who showed up ready and answered questions in Ten (10) key areas in developing Ghana Football.The
One of the Ghanaian players making a lot of waves in Europe this season has been Real Mallorca's midfielder Idrissu Baba. The swashbuckling midfielder, who idolizes former Chelsea player Michael Essien has been speaking about his time in Spain, the Ghanaian culture and his future goals.Speaking on the media channel of The Vermilions, the 22-year old says he wants to follow the foot steps of Michael Essien.Baba also waded in the Ghana jollof-Nigeria jollof debate, where he
Eastern Region FA boss Linford Asamoah will serve on the new Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council position.Linford secured one of the two slots allocated to RFA after earning the most votes (4) in the elections conducted at the GFA Secretariat on Thursday morning.The second position was however not decided as there was a tie between Robert Duncan and Salifu Zida.Per article 30 clause 8 they have suspended that election till tomorrow, Friday.Last week, Linford produced
There has been heavy Police presence at the GFA executive committee election currently ongoing at the GFA secretariat in Accra.The executive committee election which is the second part of the process of ushering the next administration has seen several security personnel throng to the FA secretariat to ensure a peaceful election.Voting started in the early hours of Thursday morning as delegates elect representatives on the Executive Committee.Madam Habiba Atta won the women’s
The Normalisation Committee of the Ghana Football Association has filed a Supreme Court petition to prevent any lower courts from putting an injunction in the ongoing Ghana FA elections.The build up to election to elect new officials for the Ghana Football Association has been dogged with multiple legal actions as several attempts are being made to stop the process following the disqualification of one of the leading candidates Wilfred Osei Kwaku.A bailiff was spotted at the entrance
Madam Habiba Attah has been elected on the Ghana Football Association Executive Committee after winning the women's vote. The veteran football administrator beat the likes of Rosalind Amoh, Edna Quagraine and Evelyn Nsiah Asare after gaining 8 votes.Her closest rival Evelyn Nsiah Asare had seven votes with Rosalind Amoh receiving just a single vote.Habiba Attah will represent women's football in the incoming Ghana Football Association administration.The role was previously
Habiba Atta has been elected to represent women’s football on the Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association.The founder of Kumasi based Fabulous Ladies FC won the seat by a close margin as she beat off competition from Evelyn Nsiah Otchere by just a single vote.Out of the 16 delegates that voted, Habiba had 8 votes, followed by Evelyn Nsiah 7 votes, Rosalind Amoah with 1 vote and Edna had none.
All ten Regional Football Association chairmen are vying for the two slots in the Executive Committee election. The newly elected regional officials are all seeking a place in the highest decision body of the FA as the transitioning into a new administration continues.This morning at the Ghana Football Association secretariat, the vote for the new Executive Committee will be held.The Executive Council elections is the second step towards constituting a football administration following
Individuals who will serve on the Ghana Football Association Executive Council will be decided on Thursday at the association's Secretariat in Accra.The Executive Council elections is the second step towards constituting a football administration following the Regional FA elections held last week.The third step will be election of president which has been scheduled for Friday.The Executive Council will be made of five representatives elected by the Premier League Clubs, three
Ghana FA elections candidates accused of being cohorts of Anas Aremeyaw Anas are making frantic efforts to steer clear of the investigative journalist because it could severely damage their chances at the polls.Two candidates have taken immediate and public steps to disassociate themselves from Anas as several delegates have hinted their desire to exact revenge against those accused of helping the journalist in his making of the No.12 documentary.Presidential candidate Nana Yaw
Ghana forward Bernard Tekpetey has revealed his readiness to play against former club Paderborn in the Bundesliga on Saturday. The Fortuna Dusseldorf attacker spent last season on loan at Paderborn helping them make a return to the German top flight after netting ten goals and proving six assists for the club.At Fortuna, the 22-year old has gradually warmed himself into the starting line up eventhough he is yet to score in a competitive game for the Flingeraners.Ahead of Saturday's
Ghana midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah has expressed delight in Inter Milan's home win against Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League in Wednesday night. The 30-year old, who played an important role in the Nerazzuri's first win in the Champions League this season, lasted 80 minutes as they recorded a 2-0 victory at the San Siro."Great win! Good step forward tonight," he posted after the game.Asamoah played a more advanced role after he was shifted into midfielder
The Ghana FA normalisation Committee will go ahead with the election of the Executive Committee members on Thursday despite an injunction threat.On Wednesday, the FA premises was locked after a bailiff arrived at the FA secretariat to serve the Association with an injunction notice.After several hours of waiting to serve the Football Association the notice, the bailiff left.And shortly afterward, a line up of today's executive committee elections was released.Several delegates
Midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah starred as Inter Milan secure their first win of this season's UEFA champions League after beating Borussia Dortmund at the San Siro. The Ghana international played a more advanced role after he was shifted into midfielder by manager Antonio Conte as the Nerazzurris won 2-0 on Wednesday night.Asamoah played 80 minutes before he was replaced by Cristiano Braghi with the Italians leading 1-0.Laturo Martinez opened the scoring for the 2010 champions
GFA President hopeful Amanda Clinton has outlined reasons the Association needs a female as the head of the federation. Amanda Clinton made history by becoming the first ever female to contest for the top job after successfully sailing through the vetting process.Coming up against some five other candidates for the Football Association top job, the astute legal practitioner has enumerated reason why she should be voted president of the GFA.Below are points from the Presidential
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