Abraham Neequaye quit his job as Ghana Boxing Authority president and fired back at government officials. The former boxing chief blamed Sports Minister Kofi Adams for messing with sports decisions. He wants Adams to step down from his government position. Neequaye also attacked National Sports Authority head Yaw Ampofo Ankrah during his Monday press meeting. Political games made him walk away from running Ghana boxing.
The angry ex-president demanded answers about a dead Nigerian fighter named Gabriel Oluwasegun. Adams received an official report about the boxer who died during a match here. Neequaye says the minister keeps hiding this important document from boxing officials. The report should go to Nigerian boxing leaders and news...
Bibiani GoldStars grabbed another player for their championship squad. The team signed midfielder Emmanuel Fosu Kyei from lower league club Skyy FC. He spent last season playing on loan with Young Apostles. The midfielder agreed to a three-year deal with the Miners. His arrival helps the club prepare for their first African competition.
Fosu Kyei becomes part of a major player shopping spree for the champions. The club already brought several fresh faces to strengthen their roster. Emmanuel Agyenim Boateng, Barimah Baah, Edward Agyemang, Emmanuel Kontor and Emmanuel Ankrah joined earlier. Coach Frimpong Manso wants more talent before facing continental opponents. The team earned their spot after winning the Ghana Premier League title...
The league winners have landed another player for their squad. Emmanuel Agyei puts pen to paper after leaving Basake Holy Stars Football Club. The 24-year-old winger commits to a three-year contract with his new team. His move helps the champions build strength before their first continental adventure. The club targets success when they enter the CAF Champions League competition.
Agyei becomes the seventh fresh face to join the roster this transfer window. Emmanuel Fosu Kyei, Emmanuel Agyenim Boateng, Barimah Baah, Edward Agyemang, Emmanuel Kontor and Emmanuel Ankrah already signed earlier. Head coach Frimpong Manso adds these players to prepare for African football. The team needs depth as they face tougher opponents overseas...
Police saved 76 people from Ghana who fell victim to a fake job scam. Criminals tricked these victims with false promises about football deals and work opportunities overseas. The traffickers also offered help with travel papers to lure people away from home. Most victims were young men who believed they would find better lives abroad. Nigerian gangs worked with Ghanaian criminals to pull off this massive fraud.
Scammers grabbed passports and mobile phones from victims after they arrived. They packed up to 40 people into tiny rented rooms with terrible living conditions. The criminals forced victims to call their families and ask for $1000 each. Gang members told families the money would pay for training costs and processing fees...
Ghana faces a growing crisis as young people dive into online gambling. Mobile phones make betting apps easy to reach for teenagers across the country. Kids find these platforms through free spin offers that cost nothing upfront. Parents and teachers often miss the warning signs until addiction takes hold. The problem spreads through schools and homes without anyone noticing.
Errama Arkhurst works as a counselor and fights against youth gambling addiction. She tells people that betting problems are real mental health issues. Arkhurst wants Ghana to focus on teaching kids about gambling dangers. She believes the country needs better support systems for addicted youth. Her plan involves prevention rather than banning all betting...
Bibiani GoldStars chief Akwasi Adu wants his team to reach the group rounds of the CAF Champions League. The club earned their spot after winning their first Ghana Premier League crown during the 2024/25 campaign. Adu spoke about these goals during a chat with Akoma FM reporters. He believes making the group stage will give his players valuable experience. The competition starts with early rounds before moving to the main group phase.
The Miners boss explained how the tournament works from start to finish. Teams must survive preliminary matches before advancing to group play. After that comes knockout rounds leading to the semifinals and final. Adu stressed that reaching the groups represents the most important target for his squad...
Al-Hilal pulled off the upset of the century against Manchester City. The Saudi Arabian team shocked the football world with a thrilling 4-3 victory over the English champions. Marcos Leonardo scored the winning goal that sent City home early from the Club World Cup. The Brazilian striker dedicated his performance to his sick mother who spent over two months fighting for her life. She watched the game from her hospital bed as her son made history.
This marked the first time any Asian club defeated a European powerhouse at an official FIFA tournament. European teams had dominated these matchups for decades before Al-Hilal broke through. The victory came at Camping World Stadium where Saudi fans celebrated wildly after the final whistle...
Spain won the Women's World Cup but fans remember the scandal more than the victory. Luis Rubiales kissed player Jenni Hermoso without permission after the final match. The football boss claimed she agreed to the kiss but Hermoso said no. Courts found Rubiales guilty of sexual assault and he lost his job. His mother went on hunger strike to defend him.
The entire squad refused to play for Spain until Rubiales stepped down. Amanda Gutierrez from the players union said the women feared for their careers. The boycott lasted nearly a month before officials promised major changes. Government pressure helped force the football federation to give better working conditions. Progress has been slow according to union leaders.
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Sports Minister Kofi Adams fired up Ghana's Black Queens ahead of their big comeback tournament. The women's football team heads to Morocco for the 2024 CAF Women's AFCON starting July 7th. Adams told the players to remember Ghana's independence spirit as they chase glory on the field. The minister wants every Ghanaian to back the team during this crucial moment. He believes the Black Queens can bring pride back to the nation.
The tournament runs from July 7th through July 26th with tough group matches ahead. Ghana faces South Africa first on July 7th before taking on Mali four days later. The Black Queens wrap up group play against Tanzania on July 14th. Teams that advance from the group stage move into knockout rounds leading to the...
