President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has dismissed the Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Dodzie Numekevor, with immediate effect. The decision reportedly follows CAF’s withdrawal of Baba Yara Sports Stadium licence from hosting International matches. On Monday, JoySports gathered that president Akufo-Addo ordered the sacking of individuals responsible for renting out the Baba Yara Stadium for a church ...
Ghanaian giants Hearts of Oak are reportedly on the look out for a new head coach to replace Aboubakar Ouattara, according to Kumasi-based Kessben TV. The Ivorian coach tenure appears to be nearing its end following a dismal start to the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season. The Phobians suffered a shock defeat at home to debutants Basake Holy Stars in ...
Asante Kotoko head coach Prosper Narteh Ogum has said he expects his team to do well by the end of the 2024/25 season and possibly challenge for the titles at stake. The Porcupine Warriors did not have a particularly good campaign last season, finishing 12 points behind champions FC Samartex and just five points above the drop zone. This has ...
The head of Public Relations Strategy at the Ghana Football Association, Neil Armstrong-Mortagbe, has revealed that the association is gearing up to announce new sponsorships. The 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season commenced without a headline sponsor after betPawa withdrew midway through the previous season. Armstrong-Mortagbe touted the credentials of the administration and their ability to raise sponsorships, claiming they have ...
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has reported the conduct of betting companies to the Gaming Commission. The betting platforms cited in the GFA’s report have engaged in unauthorised betting on matches organised and sanctioned by the Ghana Football Association. The Football Association has requested for urgent assistance from the Gaming Commission to investigate the companies and take appropriate steps to ...
The National Sports Authority (NSA) has closed down the Accra Sports Stadium and Cape Coast Sports Stadium for maintenance, aiming to improve the facilities for upcoming international matches. According to JoySports sources, the closure is part of efforts to upgrade the stadia to meet international standards. This decision follows last week’s directive from the Confederation of African Football (CAF), which ...
Ghana Premier League side, Asante Kotoko will pay a lot of money to host its home matches at the Obuasi Len Clay Sports Stadium. The Porcupine Warriors had initially planned to use the Baba Yara Sports Stadium as their home venue for the 2024/25 football season. However, due to the closure of the Baba Yara Sports Stadium for ...
Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) chairman, Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, has called on the government to transfer the management of state-owned stadiums to experienced private organisations with a proven track record in sports facility management. According to him, this will ensure that the country’s investment in these facilities is properly managed and serves its intended purpose. He was very critical ...
The assistant coach of Accra Hearts of Oak, Nana Yaw Amankwah, has confidently stated that the team will never face relegation and dismissed any early claims suggesting otherwise. His comments follow Hearts’ poor start to the season, having failed to secure a win in their opening two matches. The Phobians suffered a shock defeat at home to debutants Basake Holy ...
West Africa particularly Ghana is one of the talented football nations. Heart of Lions FC have one of such talents in Ishmael Addo. The 17 year old talented midfielder was an integral part of Heart of Lion win over Hearts of Oak in matchday 2 of the Ghana premier league at the Kpando sports stadium.He had the winner for his ...