Former Sports Minister Nii Lante Vanderpuye has declared his intention to “sanitize” football, devoid of corruption if reappointed in 2025. Vanderpuye, who previously served as Member of Parliament for Odododiodio, expressed frustration with the current state of the sport, citing corruption and mismanagement as major challenges facing the football landscape. “If I get the opportunity to become Sports Minister ...
Ghana goalkeeper Richard Ofori shows gratitude to Orlando Pirate Chairman Irvin Khoza as he moves to Amazulu FC. Ofori joined the club in 2020, and over the past four years, he has evolved not just as a player but also as an individual under the chairman’s leadership. “To my Chairman! Words fail me. You allowed me to spread my wings ...
Ghana goalkeeper Richard Ofori is ready on the next phase of his career after signing with South African Premier Soccer League side AmaZulu Football Club as confirmed by soccanews.com The seasoned shot-stopper, who recently agreed to terms with the club, has bid farewell to Orlando Pirates, where he has spent the last four years. In a heartfelt statement, Ofori expressed ...
Former Orlando Pirates and BlackStars goalkeeper Richard Ofori has joined AmaZulu, soccanews.com can confirm. Ofori, 30, left Pirates at the end of the 2023/24 season after his contract expired and it was not renewed. The 30-year-old won three MTN8 trophies and two Nedbank Cup trophies with the Buccaneers. He made 58 appearances for Bucs, keeping 29 clean sheets and conceeding ...
Ex Chelsea and Black Stars star midfielder Michael Essien has revealed that Southampton forward Kamaldeen Sulemana will become a household name in football if he can stay injury-free. Essien, who has worked closely with the young winger, believes Sulemana has the potential to win games on his own. At just 19, Kamaldeen signed a five-year deal with French club Rennes ...
Ghana has suffered another significant drop in the latest FIFA World Rankings following their recent games during the September international break. The Black Stars came up against Angola and Niger during the opening games for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Qualifiers. Otto Addo’s side lost 0-1 to the Palancras Negras of Angola at the Baba Yara Stadium before ...
Auxerre midfielder Elisha Owusu has expressed his profound sense of pride and gratitude for representing Ghana on the international stage, calling it a “blessing.” Owusu, born in France to Ghanaian parents, initially represented France at youth levels before choosing to switch his national allegiance. Since making the switch, he has become an integral part of Ghana’s national team, competing in ...
Black Stars coach Otto Addo has bemoaned the unavailability of the Baba Yara Sports Stadium for Ghana’s next game in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in October. The Confederation of Africa Football withdrew its approval of the stadium for category 3 games following technical infractions, including unsuitable playing field. The Ghana Football Association and the Ministry of Youth and ...
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has requested the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to select a venue outside Ghana for the next two qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). This follows the withdrawal of approval by the continent’s football-governing body on the Baba Yara Stadium. This means that, there’s currently NO stadium in Ghana fit to host ...
Otto Addo has called for his players to step up ahead of their next AFCON qualifier against Sudan, stressing that a victory is essential to their qualification hopes. After a defeat and draw against Angola and Niger respectively, Addo is feeling the pressure but believes the team can still progress. “It will be difficult again. I knew from the start, ...