Division Two League

Dreams FC and Proton Sports to hold a one-day scouting exercise in Sekondi-Takoradi

FRANCIS HEMA

Management of Dreams FC and Proton Sports Management will be in Sekondi-Takoradi to hold a one-day scouting exercise to search for football talents in the region. The justify is slated to come off on the 21st of September, 2018 at the Anaji Anaji Estate School Park, popularly called the Timboard Park. Players like Sharani Zuberu, Benjamin Ayim, George Dwubeng and Abdul Jalilu are all products from this scouting exercise by the team. Colts clubs, Division 3 Clubs, Division 2 Clubs and individuals between the ages of 16 to 20 years…

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GFA owes referees over GHC 2 million arrears – Referees secretary reveals

RAUBIL GARIBA

General secretary of the Referees Association of Ghana (RAG) Mr. Ayita Mensah has revealed referees are owned more than GHC 2 million in payment by the Ghana Football Association.  Mr. Ayita Mensah was speaking on Nhyira FM on Monday and made the the dreadful revelation. “As it stands now our referees in Ghana are owned more than Two million Ghana cedis arrears as officiating fees.” Ayita Mensah disclosed. “This is the sum of officiating fees unpaid to the referees in the last two seasons for both men and women officiating…

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14 referees in Anas video exonerated by Referees Association of Ghana

RAUBIL GARIBA

The Disciplinary committee of the Referees Association of Ghana (RAG) has cleared fourteen referees that appeared in the Anas Number 12 corruption video of any wrongdoing in a letter signed by RAG’s general secretary J. Ayita Mensah dated September 17, 2018.   The Referees association after conducting further investigation into Tiger PI number 12 documentary has concluded the following officiating officials were found not culpable and have accordingly been exonerated of all alleged offenses. The acquitted referees are as follows: 1. Esther Awo Detse 2. Prince Coffie 3. Wiseman Ghansah 4. Joseph Laryea 5….

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Walewale Catholic Stars win Zida Invitational Tournament in Bolga

RAUBIL GARIBA

Lower tier side Walewale Catholic Stars emerged champions of the just ended Zida invitational tournament at the St Johns Park in Bolgatanga of the Upper East region. The tournament was organized by the President of Bolga All Stars Salifu Zida who aims to keep players of the region active and fit in the absence of competitive football in the country. The Walewale based division two side, who exhibited good football in all their seven matches, beat tournament favorites Bolga Soe Soccer Masters 3-2 on penalties after a goalless draw after…

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FIFA has exposed member associations to governmental attacks – Kofi Manu

NURUDEEN WEEMA

Experienced administrator Kofi Manu believes FIFA has opened its member associations up for attacks by governments over its handling of the situation in Ghana. The world football governing body on Thursday announced a four-member Normalization Committee for the Ghana FA. This was the first significant attempt to restore the GFA to calm after months of anarchy following an expose of alleged widespread corruption amongst referees and high ranking officials. The expose infuriated the general public and led government into initiating legal action seeking to dissolve the GFA. Executive Committee members…

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McDAN COMMUNITIES CHAMPIONS LEAGUE (CCL): Wonders Colts Club vow to conquer Tema on Saturday

FRANCIS HEMA

U-15 Colts side, Wonders FC has fired a promise to lift the McDan Communities Champions League (week 2) in Tema on Saturday September 15th. In 2016 the club was originally formed in Prampram but now based in Tema. However, the players have been training on the sandy beaches of Pampram in preparation for week 2 of the exciting “Education and Recreation” soccer championship. The opening week of the McDan Communities Champions League witnessed a massive turn out of spectators in Ashaiman. Eventually Mission FC defeated Diamond Stars 1-0 to lift…

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Photos: Bis Paradise donates learning materials to youth team players

FRANCIS HEMA

Division Two club Bis Paradise have donated learning materials to players of their youth team ahead of the start of the new academic year. The donation is meant to ease the heavy financial burden on parents of their youth players in securing learning materials for their wards as they prepare to go to school. Chairman of Bis Paradise, Michael Quarshie said: “School has reopened and we have seen that there is pressure on the parent of the kids so we decided to help by giving them some of the books,…

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Samed declares himself fit to boost Ghana U17 ahead of Nigeria clash

NURUDEEN WEEMA

The Black Starlets have been handed a massive injury boost as defender Abdul Samed has declared himself fit for the WAFU Zone B final against Nigeria. The left-back’s arm was heavily strapped after Ghana’s epic 2-1 win over Ivory Coast in the first semi final clash on Wednesday. Samed who plays his club football with Still Believe has played every single minute of Ghana’s campaign at the tournament being staged in Niger to emphasize his importance to the side. Losing him ahead of the final match against rivals Nigeria will…

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Ghana to face Nigeria in finals of Africa Cup qualifying tournament

NURUDEEN WEEMA

Ghana will face rivals Nigeria in the finals of the WAFU Zone B Africa Cup qualifying tournament on Sunday. This fixture was confirmed following Nigeria’s 2-1 win over hosts Niger later on Wednesday evening. Ghana had hours before booked its placed in the grand finale with the same score win over Cote d’Ivoire. The Black Starlets came from behind to secure the win in epic fashion. Karim Zito’s side will now face bitterest rivals Nigeria in the clash for the ultimate. The winner of the tournament will qualify for the…

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REPORTS: Amoah, Quist to be part of FIFA Normalization Committee

NURUDEEN WEEMA

Dr. Kofi Amoah and Lucy Quist are reported to be part of the Normalization Committee to be announced by FIFA according to widespread local reports. The two are expected to pass the FIFA integrity test as interviews of penciled personalities begins on Wednesday. Dr. Amoah is already in the good books of both FIFA and the Ghana government having been appointed as the head of the two-member Liaison Team. He has had close association with football in Ghana having been chairman of the Local Organizing Committee of the 2008 Africa…

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