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FIFA bans Nyantakyi from football for 90 days

The world football governing body, FIFA has banned Kwesi Nyantakyi, the President of the Ghana Football Association from all football activities for a period of 90 days. The ban takes immediate effect. In a press release issued Friday…

Jerome Boateng confident to be fit for World Cup 

Germany defender Jerome Boateng has said he will be fit to play at the upcoming World Cup in Russia after overcoming a thigh muscle injury. "I can promise that I will be there, yes! Things are really looking very good," Boateng told…

Black Stars beat Japan in friendly

The Black Stars of Ghana defeated their Japanese counterparts in an international friendly played at the Yokohama International Stadium in the annual Kirin Challenge Cup. Goals from Atletico Madrid's Thomas Partey and Levante's Emmanuel…

GFA is not autonomous – Agyekum

Mr. Alex Kofi Agyekum, Chairperson of Parliamentary Select Committee on Youth, Sports and Culture, has dismissed claims that the Ghana Football Association (GFA), is an independent body, hence cannot be touched by the government. Mr.…

Mixed reactions greet Nyantakyi saga in Volta Region

Football fans in Ho, Volta Regional capital have expressed mixed feelings to the alleged “acts of bribery and influence peddling” by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) President, Mr. Kwesi Nyantakyi and his invitation by the Police…

Rawlings pays tribute to coach Afranie

Former President Jerry John Rawlings has paid tribute to late national teams’ coach, Emmanuel Kwesi Afranie, describing him as a very patient and philosophical man, who was perceptive and had a good insight into human behaviour. The…