Posts by Abdullah Shaibu
2019/20 GPL: GFA Announce Groundbreaking Initiative for Clubs and Coaches Ahead of New Season
The President of Ghana Football Association (GFA) Kurt E.S Okraku, has announced a groundbreaking incentive for Premier league, Division One league and Women’s league clubs ahead of the new campaign based on rankings of the teams at the end of the 2019/2020 season. He made the revelation during the launch of the 2019/20 new season…
Read MoreGFA Hold Fruitful Meeting with Kits Sponsors – Puma
The President of the Ghana Football Association Kurt E.S. Okraku has held talks with sportswear company Puma (who sponsors the Black Stars) in Germany. The visit is part of his quest to engage all stakeholders of Ghana Football Association. The marriage between GFA and Puma spans over a decade now and the visit by the…
Read MoreZURICH: GFA President Kurt Okraku Meet Up with FIFA President Gianni Infantino
Ghana Football Association (GFA) President, Kurt E. S. Okraku has met up with FIFA President Gianni Infantino at the Headquarters of FIFA in Switzerland on Thursday The two had a tête-à-tête in a fruitful meeting, discussing various issues concerning the wholesomeness of Ghana football. Football administration, finance, officiating, managerial et al dominated the discussions. The…
Read MoreEUROPE: Swansea City Manager, Steve Cooper Wax Lyrical About Andre Ayew
Ghana Black Stars skipper, Andre Ayew has once again caught the eye of Swansea City manager Steve Cooper following his dazzling performance against Black Burn Rovers in the Championships. The attacker featured prominently in their 1-1 stalemate against Black Burn Rovers to earn a point at home. The visitors took the lead just four minutes…
Read MoreBarcelona Teenage Sensation, Ansu Fati Ruins Peter Ofori-Quaye’s UCL Record
Barcelona teenage sensation Ansu Fati now holds the record for the youngest player ever to score a goal in the UEFA Champions league history after he netted a winner against the Nerazzurri on Tuesday night as Barça emerged victorious. Ansu came on as a substitute on the 85th minute and found the back of the…
Read MoreProsper Nartey Relinquish His Post as Head Coach of Karela United
Head coach of Ghana premier league side Karela United, Prosper Nartey has turned away from his post from the Anyinase based club after just two months at post. The coach cum lecturer at the Cape Coast University, left the club following a board room wrangling with management. Since the demise of club owner, David Brigidi,…
Read MoreKOTOKO: The Second Coming of Maxwell Konadu to Kotoko is Official
Kumasi Asante Kotoko has appointed former Black Stars assistant coach and Black Stars B coach, Maxwell Konadu as head coach ahead of the new season. It’s reported Konadu has signed a new year contract with the Ghana premier league giants subject to extension. This will be Konadu’s second coming to the club since he left…
Read MoreGFA Announce List of CAF License A Coaches
The Technical Directorate of the Ghana Football Association has announced the list of coaches who have attained CAF License A certificates since 2012. The Club License Board, headed by Dr. Kwame Baah Nuakoh, has instructed all Premier League clubs in the country to appoint coaches with the requisite CAF License A certificate ahead of the new…
Read MoreGPL: GFA Executive Council Names Referees Committee Ahead of New Season
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council has named a five-member Referees Committee with a two year mandate ahead of the upcoming season. The Committee will be chaired by the winner of Robert Duncan and Salifu Zida Exco election, the Central and Upper East Regions FA Chairmen respectively. Veteran sports journalist, Michael Oti Adjei will…
Read MoreGHANA PREMIER LEAGUE: GFA Adopts Spot-Kicks to Decide Drawn Games in Leagues
The Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) in consultation with Premier League clubs have agreed to resort to the playing of penalty kicks in league games that will end in a draw. The decision which is quite novel in association football is a stopgap measure to curb the poor penalty shootout woes that…
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