Bechem United has officially lodged a complaint with FIFA against Tanzanian club Young Africans SC concerning the unresolved transfer fee for Augustine Okrah. This development follows a partial payment issue that has remained unaddressed for some time.
The dispute centers around the agreed transfer fee of $120,000 for Okrah. To date, Young Africans SC has only paid $20,000, which was specifically for the release of Okrah's International Transfer Certificate (ITC). This leaves a substantial balance of $100,000 that Bechem United claims is still outstanding.
Augustine Okrah's transfer was seen as a significant move for both clubs, but the financial disagreement has cast a shadow over the deal. Bechem United, feeling the pinch of the unpaid sum, decided to escalate the matter to FIFA, hoping for a resolution that ensures the Tanzanian club fulfills its financial obligations.
The Ghanaian club is seeking intervention from FIFA to secure the remaining amount owed by Young Africans SC. The outcome of this case will be closely watched by stakeholders in the football community, as it underscores the importance of honoring contractual agreements in player transfers.
As the situation develops, Bechem United remains hopeful that FIFA will enforce the terms of the transfer agreement, ensuring that they receive the full amount owed for Augustine Okrah's transfer. This case highlights the critical role that governing bodies play in resolving financial disputes in the football world, ensuring fairness and adherence to agreed-upon terms.
Charles Kwabla (CK) Akonnor has stated that he has intentions of returning back to the dug-out despite going off the limelight.
Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak are gearing up for a potential showdown in the summer transfer market as they both eye a move for Great Olympics midfielder Emmanuel Antwi.
Despite being a target for Asante Kotoko in the January transfer window, Antwi remained with Great Olympics until the end of the season. Now, with his contract set to expire, both Kotoko and Hearts of Oak are keen on securing the services of the talented central midfielder.
Antwi, who will become a free agent at the end of the month, impressed with his performances for Great Olympics in the past season, scoring six goals and providing five assists in 26 matches. His standout displays have attracted interest from the traditional rivals.
While Antwi’s efforts were not enough to prevent Great Olympics from relegation, his individual performances have not gone unnoticed, with both Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak eager to add him to their squads for the upcoming season.
Highly-rated coach Charles Kwabla Akonnor has commended the GFA's idea to hand Black Stars new coach Otto Addo a long term contract and has given reasons to that.
Former Black Stars head coach, Charles Kwabla Akonnor has highlighted on some positives he picked in the Black Stars recent performances and is very confident the team has a great future under Otto Addo.
The curtains have closed on the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League campaign, and unfortunately for Great Olympics, Bofoakwa Tano, and Real Tamale United, their time in the top-flight has come to an end.
Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has revealed his top 5 favourite musicians, with four Ghanaian artistes making the list.
Ghana coach Otto Addo has quashed concerns about player selection interference in the Black Stars team, stating that he makes all the decisions with his technical staff, and he has the final word.
Black Stars midfielder, Thomas Partey has donated food items worth ten thousands of cedis to the Catholic Action for street children in Ghana's capital as part of celebrating his 31st birthday.
Ghanaian defender Tariq Lamptey has expressed immense pride in representing his country at the 2022 World Cup, a landmark achievement in his burgeoning career.
At 23, Lamptey made a significant switch from England to Ghana, debuting in a friendly against Brazil and later featuring in Ghana’s final pre-World Cup match against Switzerland.
Lamptey’s World Cup debut came during Ghana's match against Portugal, where he entered as a substitute in the 66th minute.
Reflecting on the experience, Lamptey told 3Sports, "I think the World Cup is top of everybody’s list. As a young boy, you can only dream of playing in the World Cup, which was a very special and proud moment for me and my family."
He underscored the importance of such experiences, adding, "After the sacrifice and the hard work that you put in, moments like that you have to cherish. It’s very important in your career; it makes you strive for the next one and just want to improve."
Lamptey’s contributions continued as he started in Ghana’s subsequent game against South Korea, a thrilling 3-2 victory, further cementing his place in the national team.
Despite dealing with injuries, Lamptey remains committed to supporting Ghana's efforts to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
Currently playing for Brighton and Hove Albion, Lamptey has earned eight caps for Ghana and eagerly anticipates more opportunities to represent his country on the global stage.
Former Ghana international Habib Mullah Mohammed has voiced his concerns after there have been incessant calls for the inclusion of home-based players into the Black Stars.
Ghanaian defender Tariq Lamptey has voiced his confidence in the Black Stars' prospects of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. The four-time African champions boosted their chances with consecutive wins against Mali and the Central African Republic.
The Black Stars began their campaign with a win against Madagascar and a loss to Comoros. They then stunned the Eagles with a 2-1 victory in Bamako and followed it up with a thrilling 4-3 win at the Baba Yara Stadium during matchdays three and four.
These pivotal victories have moved Ghana to second place in their group, tied with leaders Comoros on nine points. The Black Stars are now in a strong position to challenge for the top spot and secure direct qualification for the World Cup.
In an interview with 3Sports, Lamptey stressed the importance of focusing on each game and working hard to achieve their objectives. "I think we definitely believe in ourselves [to qualify for the World Cup]; we have the talent as we know. We have to focus on what the coach has to say to us. Take it game by game, work as hard as possible, and hopefully, the results will show. We worked hard in the week, the build-up to the last two games, and we got the results we deserved so hopefully we can keep pushing and qualify," Lamptey said.
Ghana will resume their qualification campaign against Chad and Madagascar in March 2025.
Lamptey, who made his Ghana debut against Brazil in France, has made just eight appearances for the Black Stars over two years, primarily due to injuries. Born in Hillingdon, United Kingdom, to Ghanaian parents, the 23-year-old switched his allegiance to Ghana in 2022 after representing England’s youth teams.
