The Black Satellites of Ghana have touched down safely in France for a three-week training tour as preparations for the upcoming 2024 WAFU Zone B U-20 Cup of Nations.
Kickgh.com can exclusively report that the Ghana Football Association (GFA) is planning to sell streaming rights for all of its competitions next season and beyond, ushering in a digital revolution.
Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) chairman, Dr. Nyaho-Nyaho Tamakloe, has condemned the corruption that has engulfed the Ghana Premier League, suggesting that bribery and match-fixing are to blame for the dominance of certain clubs.
The Ghana Football Association is in search for new broadcasting rights holders for the Ghana Premier League following the termination of its five-year contract with StarTimes TV.
Head coach of current Ghana Premier League champions Samartex FC, Nurudeen Amadu has responded and described the recent bribery allegations made by Dr. Nyaho Tamakloe as irrelevant
Black Princesses head coach, Yussif Basigi has announced his provisional squad for the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup slated for August.
Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has hailed Brazilian legend Ronaldo Nazario de Lima as the greatest football player of all time.
Gyan, who admired the former Barcelona and Real Madrid star during his youth, modeled his playing style after Ronaldo, now 47. The debate over the greatest footballer has long been a topic of discussion, initially revolving around Pele and Maradona, and more recently including Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi due to their outstanding achievements in the 2010s.
Despite the ongoing debate, Gyan believes Ronaldo stands out. The Brazilian remains the youngest player to have won the FIFA World Best Player award, first securing it in 1996 at the age of 20. He won the FIFA World Player of the Year award two more times and claimed the FIFA World Cup twice with Brazil.
"Brazilian Ronaldo is the one from whom I drew a lot of inspiration. To me, he is the greatest player of all time,” Gyan told YFM. “He was a centre-forward who could do everything. I grew up and acquired skills similar to his. A centre-forward might have certain qualities and lack others, but I see myself as a complete striker who never lacked anything. I thank God for that," he added.
Gyan is currently Ghana’s all-time top scorer with 51 goals and is the country’s second most-capped player, trailing only Andre Ayew.
Nsoatreman FC head coach Maxwell Konadu has expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the club’s stakeholders for their support during the successful 2023/24 season.
The Nsoatre-based club concluded the season on a high note by winning the 2023/24 MTN FA Cup at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium. They triumphed over Bofoakwa Tano 5-1 on penalties after a 1-1 draw following extra time.
Additionally, Nsoatreman FC finished fifth on the Ghana Premier League table, amassing 50 points from 34 games, just 11 points behind the champions, FC Samartex.
In his end-of-season message to the club's fans, Konadu expressed his appreciation for their unwavering support throughout the season.
Read his full message below:
“I unequivocally extend my warmest appreciation to my benevolent Club Board, The omnipresent and industrious management, my technical team members, whom I call my eyes, the ever passionate supporters, and my precious players, whose dedication and hard work are just absolutely parallel to none. You all contributed in creating an environment
“I always call a home, and hence the success chalked this season with a TOP 5 FINISH and being winners of MTN FA Cup 24'.
“And to the able Ghanaian media, your analysis and criticisms were always a bedrock I will forever cherish.
“Thereby say Ayekoo!!! to you all with much love and appreciation.
“See you next season!”
Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has highlighted the team as a prime example of how people from diverse cultures and backgrounds can come together in unity. Ghana has a long history of incorporating players from various backgrounds into its national team, dating back to the 1990s. Notable examples include Anthony Baffoe, Otto Addo himself, and more recently, Alexander Djiku, Inaki Williams, and Tariq Lamptey.
These players, born in different countries, have naturalized to play for the Black Stars at the international level. Many have become key contributors to the team, seamlessly integrating with players who were born in Ghana.
Emphasizing the importance of quick adaptation for these players, Coach Otto Addo urged them to embrace the Ghanaian culture to facilitate their integration. “It’s crucial that newcomers embrace Ghanaian culture,” Addo told 3Sports. “Our team exemplifies how people from diverse backgrounds can unite as one, transcending religious and tribal differences.”
Through this blend of talents from various origins, the Black Stars continue to demonstrate the power of diversity and unity in sports.
Nsoatreman FC were given a beautiful reception- one many will describe as heroes welcome by the people of Nsoatre after their triumphant FA Cup journey.
Ghanaian football legend Asamoah Gyan has expressed his interest in coaching his boyhood club, Asante Kotoko, in the future.
Gyan, Ghana’s all-time leading scorer with 51 goals and the highest African scorer in World Cup history, missed the chance to play for the Ghanaian giants upon his return to the local scene. Instead, during the 2021/22 season, he joined Legon Cities, marking his return to domestic football for the first time since 2003 when he left Liberty Professionals.
Before his stint with Legon Cities, there was widespread speculation that Gyan would join Asante Kotoko. Reflecting on this missed opportunity, Gyan mentioned in an interview with UTV, as monitored by Footballghana.com, that he would gladly accept a coaching role at Kotoko in the future if he pursued a coaching career.
When asked about his willingness to coach Kotoko in the future, Gyan responded, "Why not? I will gladly accept Kotoko’s coaching job if I’m into coaching."
Having already secured his UEFA B coaching license, Gyan is qualified to take on a coaching role. Since announcing his retirement from football in October 2023, he has been involved in various projects, including the All Regional Games, scheduled for November 2024.
Additionally, the former Black Stars captain is leading Dr. Bawumia’s manifesto committee ahead of the 2024 general elections.
Edmund Ackah, General Manager of FC Samartex, has confirmed that Nurudeen Amadu will spearhead the team’s campaign in the upcoming CAF Champions League.
The Timber Boys secured their place in the 2024/25 CAF elite tournament by winning the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League, officially clinching the title with two games remaining in the season.
Ackah emphasized their unwavering faith in head coach Nurudeen Amadu as they prepare for their first African campaign.
"Nurudeen Amadu will lead us in our Africa campaign," he told Asempa FM, as monitored by Footballghana.com. "We have confidence in him and with the work he has done for us as a club, we are happy and he will lead us in our CAF Champions League campaign.
"He has the experience we are looking for and with the material at his disposal, we are confident in him," he added.
FC Samartex concluded their triumphant season with a total of 61 points.
