Former Minister of Youth and Sports, Nii Lante Vanderpuye has expressed his frustration about the poor condition of the pitch at the Accra Sports Stadium, which hosted a curtain-raiser game between a Ghana Parliament select team and former Black Stars players as part of celebrations marking 30 years of democratic rule in Ghana.
Andre Ayew has expressed his profound passion for representing the Black Stars, emphasizing that his commitment to the national team is driven by patriotism rather than financial gain.
During a lecture at the University of Ghana, Ayew reflected on his career and the importance of playing for Ghana. “The national team is so important to my life, my family's life,” Ayew emphasized. He contrasted his experience with those who excelled through traditional education, noting, “Our life, my family is about the game and from this country, not from anywhere else. So when we know we have to wear this jersey, for me it's all about sacrifices.”
He highlighted the immense honor and pride he feels when donning Ghana's jersey. “I don't gain my bread, my family's living wearing the national team colours,” Ayew declared. “I wear these national colours with pride and honour,” added the U-20 World Cup winner.
Despite missing out on the recent call-up, Ayew remains strongly committed to the national team, further demonstrated by his record-breaking 120 appearances and 24 goals for Ghana.
Ayew also discussed his tenure and the circumstances leading to his captaincy of the Black Stars, mentioning that he served as a deputy to former captain Asamoah Gyan for six years before taking on the armband.
Currently, Andre Ayew is a free agent after leaving French Ligue 1 side, Le Havre.
Asante Kotoko newbie, Emmanuel Antwi has expressed elation after marking his debut and also winning first silverware for the club and extended a huge thanks to the fans for their unending support.
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has officially announced that the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League will commence on September 6.
During an interview with Channel One Sports at the Democracy Cup curtain raiser game, Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports, Evans Bobie Opoku, expressed his commitment to improving the poor state of the Accra Sports stadium pitch.
Congolese defender Ndongani Samba O’Neil was voted the Most Valuable Player after helping Asante Kotoko lift the maiden edition of the Democracy Cup against Accra Hearts of Oak on Wednesday.
