Author: TNRgh

Corinthians forward Memphis Depay has expressed his disappointment with the Brazilian Football Confederation’s new rule barring players from showboating by standing on the ball. The Dutch-born Ghanaian wrote in a post on X that his move to Brazil was inspired by the country’s well-known love for flair and skill, commonly referred to as jogo bonito, which translates to “the beautiful game. The former Barcelona and Atletico Madrid man added that the CBF’s decision to make “standing on the ball” a punishable offence is irrelevant, as it has no real impact on the game. “I actually came to Brazil to witness…

Medeama SC head coach Ibrahim Tanko has described his team’s 1-0 defeat to Hearts of Oak as a “very painful” loss. Raphael Amponsah’s stunning long-range shot proved to be the decisive factor, giving Hearts the win at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday. The defeat marked Medeama’s second consecutive league loss against Hearts this season. Speaking after the game, Tanko expressed his disappointment. “I think is a very painful defeat, looking at how the game went,” he said. “We conceded a goal that we normally don’t concede. After the goal, we came back very strongly, we had all the chances.…

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has charged 10 clubs in the Malta Guinness Women’s Premier League for failing to conduct mandatory pre-match interviews with coaches and players. The teams—Police Ladies, Faith Ladies, Northern Ladies, Supreme Ladies, Kumasi Sports Academy Ladies, Prison Ladies, Jonina, Army Ladies, Hasaacas Ladies, and Halifax Queens—allegedly violated Article 34(6)(d) of the GFA Women’s Premier League Regulations, 2019, and the 2024/2025 Pre-Match Directives. The breach occurred ahead of Matchday 17, with the GFA stating that such misconduct brings the game into disrepute. The clubs have until Tuesday, April 8, 2025, to respond to the charges.

Triple Ghanaian Olympian, Reverend Osei Kofi, has voiced his frustration over the lack of recognition despite his immense contributions to the country. A pivotal figure in Ghanaian football, Osei Kofi played a crucial role in the Black Stars’ success, securing the AFCON title three times in 1963, 1965, and 1982. In an interview, the three-time Ghana Premier League champion pointed to how Real Madrid honoured their legendary player, Alfredo Di Stefano, by naming one of their stadiums after him, giving him global recognition. Osei Kofi expressed his desire for a similar tribute to be made in Ghana for former footballers…

In a riveting revelation, the Director of Special Operations at the National Security Secretariat, Richard Jakpa, has confirmed that an intense manhunt is ramping up for the alleged mastermind behind the elaborate counterfeit ring recently dismantled in Sapeiman, a bustling suburb of Accra. During an exclusive visit to the crime scene, Mr. Jakpa unveiled that the trove of evidence discovered remains untouched to safeguard its credibility as thorough investigations persist. The jaw-dropping bust, which sent shockwaves through the security realm, exposed a stunning cache of forged Ghanaian cedis and US dollars concealed within ten staggering 40-foot containers. Investigators suspect that…

Ken Edem Ashigbi, the convener of the Media Coalition against Galamsey, has publicly lauded the Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, following his recent remarks regarding illegal mining practices. The commendation from Ashigbi comes subsequent to the minister’s directive to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno, instructing the immediate replacement of all divisional, district, and regional commanders stationed in mining communities. Expressing his support for this move, Ashigbi expressed confidence that the current commanders are either involved in the illicit activity or are incapable of effectively addressing the situation. In a video shared by Ashigbi, he…

Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has cheekily joined the chorus of jests aimed at Rev John Ntim Fordjour, the Ranking Member on the Defence and Interior Committee of Parliament. Ablakwa, a Member of Parliament for North Tongu, revealed that despite maintaining his first name, he continues to receive amusing variations of his last name in notifications. From Tulaku Ablakwa to Temu Ablakwa and even Wannabe Ablakwa, he humorously questioned if he was missing out on something. Taking to social media on Friday, April 4, the busy minister quipped, “Folks, what at all is happening? I haven’t changed my first…

The persistent journey to ministerial glory finally culminated for the Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs Minister after a whopping 17 years of service as a Member of Parliament (MP), spanning four terms. Ahmed Ibrahim, the MP representing the Banda constituency in the Bono Region, recounted his struggles to secure a ministerial role, asserting that his aspirations faced a barrier in the form of the influential National Democratic Congress (NDC) figure, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, known as Mosquito. In a recent sit-down, Ibrahim disclosed that despite his party’s tenure in power, he was sidestepped for ministerial appointments due to Asiedu Nketia’s…

The police have kicked off a sweeping investigation into the perplexing case of missing containers at the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), as revealed by Energy and Green Transition Minister, John Abdulai Jinapor. In a bold move, law enforcement has formally reached out to the interim Managing Director (MD) of ECG to obtain crucial documents and information to aid in their search efforts. A letter signed by Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Kudjo Aboagye, sent to MD Julius Kpekpena, highlights the focus on potential crimes such as abetment, conspiracy, forgery, and theft surrounding the missing containers allegedly orchestrated by a…

In a significant step toward advancing Ghana’s climate agenda, Eklips Investment Ghana Limited, a leading firm in trade facilitation, consulting, brokerage, and fundraising, has extended its support to the Office of the Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability. The company, known for its expertise in fostering international partnerships between African nations, foreign governments, and multinational firms, continues to demonstrate its commitment to Ghana’s development and global sustainability efforts. Led by its Chief Executive Officer, Mr Abdul-Razak Yakubu, alongside Ms Nadia Owusu, Head of Business Development and Communications, and Ms Sivietar Annang, Head of International Cooperation & Partnerships, the…