Category: GFA

Hearts Supporters Chief Herman Hesse shares Covid-19 advise

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Chairman of the Hearts of Oak National Supporters Group (Chapters Committee ), Elvis Herman Hesse Jnr has joined in on the campaign against the novel CoronaVirus. The CoronaVirus pandemic has caused a massive stir worldwide. There have been 214 cases confirmed in Ghana with 5 deaths recorded. The situation has led government to put in place measures to contain the spread of the virus. There have also been advocacy campaigns, preaching about how one can practice safe hygiene and stay safe in such a period. And it is in this…

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Ghanaian players are struggling in Europe because they are sub-standard – Nii Odartey Lamptey

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Former Ghana international Nii Odartey Lamptey has disclosed that the reason Ghanaian players struggle in Europe more recently is because they fall below the required standards to succeed. Odartey Lamptey believes players in the local league don’t take time to hone their skills and in a bid to make money they hurriedly pursue deals abroad. The Glo-Lamp Academy director believes because they lack in certain aspects of player development they barely thrive and have their contracts terminated after a short stint in the European leagues. He was speaking in an…

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Hearts of Oak Chief Fred Moore describes calls to cancel 2019-20 season as precipitous

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Managing Director of Accra Hearts of Oak, Frederick Moore says calls to scrap the entirety of the 2019-20 Ghana premier league season due to the Covid-19 crisis are precipitous and unconvincing. The Ghana Football Association have frozen all football activities which is in conformity with one of government’s directive towards curbing the spread of the novel CoronaVirus. Due to unpredictable nature of the future, there have been suggestions from a section of football connoisseurs that the GFA declares the suspended season null and void to allow for a fresh start…

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Malik Jabir applies for GFA technical director job

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Black Stars and Asante Kotoko legend Malik Jabir has applied for the vacant Ghana football Association Technical Directorate Role. The Ghana Football Association wants a replacement for Francis Oti Akenten, whose contract will expired  at the beginning at the beginning [March]. The former Asante Kotoko Coach confirmed to Ashh FM about his application for the vacant position at the F.A. ” I have applied for the Ghana Football Association technical director role. With my experience in football and coaching I think I am capable of doing a good job for…

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I nearly quit football – King Faisal forward Ibrahim Osman reveals

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King Faisal forward Ibrahim Osman has revealed how he nearly quit football for trade due to the difficulties he passed through in the early stages of his career. On-loan from Kotoko, Osman has been in sensational form for the Insha Allah boys, scoring 8 goals in 14 goals in tgw premier league. The former Asokwa Deportivo striker has recalled how things were difficult in the his early years. “I was with Kotoko during Didi Dramani’s time and I trained with the club for two years and but they didn’t sign…

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GARFA postpones Congress indefinitely

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The Greater Accra Regional Football Association (GARFA ) has postponed their Congress indefinitely. The congress which was scheduled for Tuesday will no longer come on due to the directives from the Ghana Footballers Association to suspend  all football activities amidst Coronavirus pandemic. A statement from the GARFA read, “With reference to our earlier notice to all affiliated clubs of the Greater Accra Regional Football Association (GARFA) about the 2019/20 Congress which was slated to be held on Tuesday 7th April 2020. The Executive Council of the GARFA regret to inform…

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CK Akonnor open to counsel from ex-Black Stars players

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Black Stars Head Coach, Charles Akonnor says he is open to counsel from ex-Ghana internationals as he bids to succeed in the role. Akonnor, a former captain of the senior national football team was appointed as Akwasi Appiah’s replacement after serving briefly as his assistant. Opinions have been divided as to whether he can flourish in the role based on his little experience in the coaching field. An overplus of suggestions have also been offered to C.K. Akonnor on what to do to succeed. As a coach who listens, Akonnor…

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‘Oti Akenteng did nothing for Ghana, he was not even in control’ Mohammed Polo charges

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Ex-Ghana international Mohammed Polo, has labelled Francis Oti Akenteng as an abject failure during his time as technical director of the Ghana Football Association. Oti Akenteng brought to an end an over 10 years stint as head of the FA’s technical directorate at the close of last month. Discussions about how he fared in the role have been activated in the media space as the GFA intensifies the process of appointing his successor. Mohammed Polo in reviewing the work of Oti Akenteng didn’t mince words when he called him a…

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Berekum Chelsea’s Ahmed Adams kicks against salary cuts

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Berekum Chelsea defender Ahmed Adams says implementing salary cuts for Ghanaian premier league players is unadvisable as it will affect them and their respective families. The impact of coronavirus on the global sports economy means clubs will have to take measures to cut down on expenses. Top European clubs like Juventus and Barcelona have all implemented salary cut measures to survive. In Ghana the debate continues as to whether local clubs can also do same. Ahmed Adams is the latest to add his voice to the discourse. According to him,…

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Ghanaian players won’t survive salary cuts- Kwame Baah-Nuakoh

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Chairman of the GFA’s Club Licensing Board, Dr. Kwame Baah-Nuakoh has suggested no Ghanaian player will survive salary cuts amid the coronavirus crisis. Clubs across the world are finding ways to continue to stay financially sound due to the impact the Covid-19 pandemic is having on the global economy. The likes of Juventus, Barcelona, and some other top European clubs have implemented salary reduction measures to stay safe. Some connoisseurs of the game have proposed Ghanaian clubs do same, with this triggering a debate in the media space. However, former…

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