Interviews

Former Dreams FC hitman Michael Sarpong relishing CAF Champions League debut

KAPOOR JR.

Ghanaian striker Michael Sarpong is excited to make his CAF Champions League bow for Rayon Sport this weekend. The Rwandan champions face an uphill task against Sudan’s Al Hilal FC on Sunday in the first leg of the preliminary round encounter. Speaking in an exclusive interview with FootballMadeInGhana.com, the former Dreams FC hitman revealed he cannot wait to have a feel of the continent’s biggest club competition. “I’m actually preparing day after day for this game. It will mean a lot more for me to have a feel of the…

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John Antwi Foundation ends 2019 charity project at TTI, Kith Mental Home

DERRICK OKRAKU

There was joy on the campus of the Takoradi Technical Institute on Monday July 8, 2019 as the John Antwi Foundation presented sporting items as part of the 2019 charity projects themed “Giving back to the society”. Apart from its engineering prowess, TTI is known for its heroics in churning out several sportsmen for the nation and received sets of jerseys, athletic body suits, footballs, shinguard and other sporting items from the Misr El Makassa player who sought to respond to a long time need of his former school. In…

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Super ‘Obondede’ appointed programs manager and head of sports for Light TV/FM

SHEIKH TOPHIC SIENU

Famous broadcast journalist Kojo Abu Bonsra, popularly known in the media circles as Super Obondede has been appointed as the Programs Manager and Head of Sports for Light TV and Light FM, FootballMadeinGhana.com can confirm. The experienced and well traveled broadcaster accepted the offer after a meeting held in Accra between himself and owner of the two media houses, who doubles as the Executive Chairman of Asante Kotoko, Dr. Kwame Kyei. Super Obondede will from, hence, be in charge of all programs on Light TV and Light FM as he…

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VIDEO: Former Hearts management member Frank Naro talks about Sports Cul, Anas Exposé, Hearts and many more

SHEIKH TOPHIC SIENU

Despite his appreciable knowledge in the game of football, former management member of Accra Hearts of Oak, Frank ‘Naro’ Akuley has always stayed away from the media spotlight. But his position as the Group Chairman of GIBASS Group of Companies, which includes Sport Cul Ghana Limited made it possible for him to speak to your highly esteemed portal FootballMadeInGhana.com Do you remember Sports Cul Ghana Limited? They are the company that had negotiated for some foreign investors to invest $44m a year into Ghana football. How did it end? Are…

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Special Competition: Liberty coach Reginald Asante critical of team performance despite win

KAPOOR JR.

Liberty Professionals coach Reginald Asante is not over the moon despite his side’s victory against Dreams FC on matchday six of the Special Competition at the Carl Reindorf Park on Sunday. Captain Simon Zibo scored the only goal in a fiercely contested game as the Scientific Soccer lads edged the Dawu-based outfit but their manager insists there is plenty room for improvement. Coach Asante had to review his game plan when he lost two players to injury during the warm-up session prior to the game. He commended the home fans…

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Ibrahim Sunday weighs in on greatest ever Ghanaian footballer debate

KAPOOR JR.

Legendary Ghanaian footballer Ibrahim Sunday has offered his two cents on the debate over Ghana’s greatest ever player. If you go and ask most connoisseur of the game in the country right now, you will most likely here the name, Abedi Ayew ‘Pele’. Arguably the greatest African forward of the early 1990’s Abedi is synonymous with Ghanaian football. Best known for a six-year stint in France with Marseille, he would win two league titles and a European Cup during that time. However, coach Sunday in an exclusive interview with FootballMadeInGhana.com, made strong…

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FMIG applauds Bundesliga International, Startimes for organizing Bundesliga Media Visit

SHEIKH TOPHIC SIENU

Ghana’s swift rising football web portal FottballMadeInGhana.com has applauded the efforts of Bundesliga International and broadcast giants StarTimes for organizing a 5-day media visit of the German Bundesliga for some Ghanaian sports journalists. The collaboration between the two top international bodies saw four top Ghanaian sports journalists including Sheikh Tophic Sienu – Editor, FootballMadeInGhana, Michael Oti Adjei – sport editor for Media General and George Addo Jnr of Multimedia Ghana Ltd visiting and interacting with many top German clubs to study their modus operandi. The Ghanaian team was led by…

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Ibrahim Sunday reveals his dad almost made him quit football

KAPOOR JR.

Legendary Ghanaian footballer Ibrahim Sunday revealed he was on the brink of turning his back on football as a youngster until a twist of fate changed his fortunes. Speaking in an exclusive interview with FootballMadeInGhana.com, the 1971 Africa Footballer of the Year shared an incredible story about his father almost made him quit football. However the Ex Kotoko playmaker believes it was this event that led him to finding the form that would catapult him to fame. ”In the beginning my father didn’t want me to play football. One day he…

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Kassim Nuhu names Senegal as Ghana’s biggest rival for AFCON glory

KAPOOR JR.

TSG Hoffenheim defender Kassim Nuhu has named Senegal as Ghana’s biggest threat for glory at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. The Black Stars will be seeking to lift their first title since 1982 at the June 21 – July 19 tournament. Speaking in an interview with FootballMadeInGhana.com, Kassim Nuhu said he was confident Ghana can end their 37 year wait for a trophy but remained wary of Senegal’s firepower. ”Since I’m Ghanaian I obviously want Ghana to win but if I had to pick any other team I’ll…

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Foklex Media Awards 2019: Fox FM’s Rockson Adjei Yeboah adju

SHEIKH TOPHIC SIENU

Rockson Adjei Yeboah, host of Focal Sports on FOX 97.9 FM has been voted Best Sports Show Host of the year in the Ashanti Region during an immaculate media awards ceremony organized by Foklex Media. The regional based categorised awards ceremony held at the national Theatre in Accra saw several distinguished journalists across the nation awarded for their outstanding performance in the media landscape over the years. The categories included best sports host, best (sports) foreign news presenter, best commentator, best male and female newscaster, best social program among others….

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