Sports Minister Isaac Asiamah with GFA President Kurt Okraku

Ghana Premier League clubs are set to get huge Gh¢50,000 support from the Ministry of Youth and Sports as 2020/21 league games are being played behind closed doors due to the coronavirus crisis.

Ahead of the start of the season, the Sports Ministry in a statement last week directed all sporting events across the country to be played behind closed doors due to COVID-19.

Matches in the Ghanaian top-flight are currently played behind closed doors which has emerged as a financial burden on the participating clubs.

However, a report filed by Accra-based Angel FM, the Sports Ministry has pledged to cushion the financial burden on the top-tier clubs with a token of GH¢50,000.

The Ghana Premier League has started on a competitive level as only one victory was recorded after 9 round of games in the opening day.

In the nine matches played on Matchday 1, only WAFA SC and the King Faisal fixture produced a win as eight matches ended in stalemates.

The game between Aduana Stars and Hearts of Oak was cancelled at the last hour due to medical reasons.

Matchday 2 of the Ghana Premier League kick-off this weekend.

Source – ModernGhana

Black Princesses Head Coach, Yusif Basigi has invited provisional squad of thirty players into the team to begin camping ahead of a friendly with the Moroccan U-20 female national team on November 26.

Players and officials of the team are to report to the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence, Prampram on Thursday, November 19 and are scheduled to undergo the mandatory COVID-19 test.

Below are the players who have been invited to camp;

NAME        CLUB

Grace Baanwa       Hasaacas Ladies FC

Kerrie McCarthy   Kumasi Sports Academy

Cynthia Kolan      Pearl Pia Ladies FC

Justice Tweneboah         Ampem Darkoa Ladies FC

Tedina Sekyere     Dreams Ladies FC

Nina Norshie        Valued Girls FC

Faustina Aidoo     Hasaacas Ladies FC

Queenabel Amankrah     Hasaacas Ladies FC

Cecilia Hagan        Sea Lions Ladies FC

Evelyn Badu         Hasaacas Ladies FC

Azumah Bugre      Army Ladies FC

Jaqueline Owusu  Dreamz Ladies FC

Suzy Dede Teye    Ladystrikers FC

Peterson Kundock Ampem Darkoa Ladies FC

Fuseina Mumuni   Pearl Pia Ladies FC

Grace Acheampong        Ashtown Ladies FC

Mukarama Abdullah       Northern Ladies FC

Milot Abena Pokua        Hasaacas Ladies FC

Doris Boaduwa     Hasaacas Ladies FC

Rahama Jafar        Northern Ladies FC

Lauratu Issaka       Mfantseman Ladies FC

Faustina Akpo      Berry Ladies FC

Joyce Larbi  Kumasi Sports Academy

Abigail Tutuwa     Prisons Ladies FC

Rafia Kulchire       Hasaacas Ladies FC

Diana Antwi         Ampem Darkoa Ladies FC

Comfort Yeboah   Soccer Intellectuals FC

Sophia Dadzie      Sea Lions Ladies FC

Selina Abalansa    Soccer Intellectuals Ladies FC

Sandra Owusu Ansah     Supreme Ladies FC

By Ghanafa

Beleaguered Ghana Coach Charles Kwabla Akonnor says his side will make restitution in their future matches following a disappointing slim margin loss to Sudan.

The Black Stars below average against their opponents and conceded a goal in the closing stages of their AFCON 2021 qualifier with the Falcons of Jediane.

The loss to Sudan delays Ghana’s qualification to the AFCON tournament in Cameroon next year.

The result has been greeted with a backlash from the public who believe the team could have done better.

The defeat was the second for Stars Coach Akonnor in his 4th game in charge following his appointment in January.

Speaking in the aftermath of the game with Sudan, the former national captain has promised an improvement in subsequent matches.

He acknowledges that there were mistakes made and the necessary amendments will be effected when Ghana next takes to the field.

“What I can say is we’ll learn from the mistakes we’ve made and of course in March (2021) we have two matches coming on.

” I strongly believe and I can assure Ghanaians that we’ll do our best to qualify,” an upbeat Akonnor assured.

Ghana, with three wins out of four games still sit top of their qualifying group tied on points with second placed South Africa.

Sudan trail the two teams by 3 points occupying the third spot while Sao Tome and Principe are without a point so far.

The defeat to Sudan leaves open, the teams likely to qualify from the group to next year’s AFCON tournament.

The Black Stars have two games to play, at home to whipping boys Sao Tome as well as a trip to face the Bafana Bafana of South Africa.

From Sammy Heywood Okine

Scancom PLC (MTN Ghana) will host shareholders at an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) on Thursday December 3, 2020. The meeting which will be held virtually will be streamed live from the company’s Head office at MTN House, Independence Avenue from 11am.

The purpose of the meeting is also to seek Shareholders approval for the buyback of 1,089,630 shares from applicants who did not provide sufficient personal information to complete their Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements as required under the Company’s Initial Public Offer, and in accordance with a directive from the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The meeting will also seek authorization from Shareholders for the implementation of an employee share scheme by way of an Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP) for lower level staff, and an employee share scheme by way of Performance Share Plan for senior staff.  The total amount of shares subject to the Employee Share Scheme are to be allocated on an estimated share price of GHC 0.60 representing about 4.41% of the issued share capital of Scancom Plc.  This follows an agreement between the Government of Ghana, MTN Group and MTN Ghana agreed in Q1 2020 to increase local ownership in MTN Ghana by a further sale of ~12.5% shares in MTN Ghana to Ghanaians.

Speaking ahead of the EGM, the Corporate Services Executive of Scancom Plc., Mr. Sam Koranteng urged all shareholders to attend the EGM and to cast their votes on the resolutions outlined. He noted that provision had been made for Shareholders who do not have smart phones to participate in the AGM by (i) dialing +233244300025; (ii) entering the access code 8000; and (iii) entering the conference pin number 056789.  He further confirmed that a unique token number would be sent to Shareholders by email and/or SMS before the end of November 2020, to grant them access to the EGM. 

A Shareholder may appoint a proxy to attend virtually and vote on their behalf. A copy of the Proxy Form may be downloaded from www.mtnghegm.com completed, signed and submitted via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.., at least 48 hours ahead of the December 3, 2020 EGM. Shareholders who do not submit proxy forms prior to the meeting, may vote using their unique token number.

Scancom Plc. (MTN GHANA) held its second post IPO AGM virtually on August 13, 2020 during which the financial statement for 2019 was presented to shareholders and at which all special resolutions relating to the amendment of the Companies Constitution were duly passed by Shareholders. At the end of proceedings at the AGM, a final dividend of GHC. 4 pesewas for 2019 financial year was declared and paid on August 28, 2020 to shareholders.

From Sammy Heywood Okine

Ghanaian international, Winful Cobbinah has moved to top-flight side Ceramica Cleopatra FC in Egypt.

Since 2018, the attacking midfielder has thrived in Albania where he has been playing for Premiership side KF Tirana.

On the back of outstanding performances for the team, Winful Cobbinah helped the side to lift the Albanian top-flight title at the end of the 2019/2020 football season.

His exploits in the past two years impressed a number of clubs including top sides in some of the major leagues in Europe.

Winful Cobbinah sealed a transfer to Egyptian Premier League side Ceramica Cleopatra FC following successful talks on Tuesday.

The club recently secured promotion to the top-flight league in the North African country and wants to have the quality needed to compete in the new environment.

Cobbinah, 29, joined a number of players whose services have been secured by Ceramica Cleopatra FC and will play a key role for the club in the 2020/2021 football season.

From Sammy Heywood Okine

Ghana suffered a 90 minute 1-0 defeat at the hands of Sudan in their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Tuesday due to poor goal keeping by Fatau Dauda and a weak defence marshaled by inexperienced and worn out stars.

On a day that there was no spirit in the Black Stars, they played like something was missing or there was nothing at stake.

In the absence of Dede Ayew and Thomas Partey, the Black Stars looked ordinary and they played with no strategy or plan as they wanted an away draw.

It was not surprised the defence lost concentration when the ball was floated to yield the most wanted vital goal for Sudan.

Though Ghana beat Sudan in the first leg and needed only a draw to qualify to the AFCON in 2022, the new set was not charismatic and daring to win. Five changes were made to the team that beat Sudan in the first leg at Cape Coast with skipper Andre Ayew getting a brace.

In fact coach C. K. Akunnor need to have confidence in the players he invites to the national team, and he must feature the best of the best.

Full squad:

Fatau Dauda, Nicholas Opoku, Abdul Baba Rahman, Alexander Djiku, John Boye, Afriyie Acquah, Mubarak Wakaso, Tariqe Fosu, Jordan Ayew, Caleb Ekuban, Jefferey Schlupp.

Reserves: Clifford Aboagye, Emmanuel Lomotey, Majeed Ashimeru, Ati Zigi Lawrence, Kwadwo Amoako, Joseph Aidoo, Samuel Owusu, Christopher Nettey, John Antwi.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

The Volta River Authority (VRA) Tennis Club duo Alfred Okang and Samuel Akotuah upset the 'Cobra boys' Ismaila Lamptey of BabooSports and his partner Bernard Nii Bortey to book their place in the Social 2 finals of The Tema Babolat Doubles Championship. The VRA duo won 1-6,6-3,10-7.

After beating Lamptey and Bortey, Okang and his partner Akotuah have the bragging rights going into the Social 2 finals. They will face Jacob Zwennes and Agyeman in the Social 2 finals. Earlier, Zwennes and Agyeman also ousted Kodon Wiafe and Coker 5-7,7-6(4), 12-10.

The Social 1 semifinal saw Former Ghana's Davis Cup players Raymond Hayford and Albert Arthur advancing into the finals after overcoming Isaac Odoom and Stephen Borteye 6-1, 6-1. In other Social 1 semifinals, Prince Ablorh and his partner Seth Mingle defeated Rahaman and Kwaku Duah 6-1,6-3.

GTF executive board member Jesse Atu Desbordes paired with Divide Kisseh to oust'Tennis Grand Master' Peter Annan and his partner Brein Benner 6-3,7-5. Jesse and Kisseh will face Former GTF board member Paa Grant and Isaac Nartey in the men's 50 plus finals.

In the Men's professional section: Japheth Bagerbaseh and his Nigerian partner Onyeka Mbanu Fred sailed through to the finals after defeating Raymond Hayford Oko/ Albert Arthur 4-1(r). Other semifinal games saw TPG No.1 Johnson Acquah pairing with Ronald Totimeh to beat Francis Gbolonyo and Daniel Quartey 7-6,7-5.

The women's  doubles semi-finals: In-Form Naa Mckorley and her partner Yvonne Bruce Tagoe won against Tracy Ampah and Shika Mckorley in a game that ended 6-3,6-2. Bruce Tagoe and Naa Mckorley will face Sakumono based Augustina Yamak and Faustina Tagoe after the duo ousted Eugenia Asigri and Lawrencia Aghorghorbia 6-4,3-6,10-5.

Bernard Yawson and Isaac Antwi upset GTF Wheelchair No.1 seed Daniel Laryea and Mclean Dzidzienyo 6-3,4-6,10-7 to advance into the wheelchair tennis finals

Story: Gabriel Amoakoh

Jordan Ayew was the captain the Black Stars for the first time, but he failed to lead the team to qualify for the next Afcon and had to wait for other matches when they lost against Sudan through a last minute goal.

Coach CK Akonnor gave the Crystal Palace striker the chance to lead the team which could not jell nor create chances, let alone score.

Captain Andre Ayew and his deputy Thomas Partey are all out of the game due to injury, while second deputy Richard Ofori was also suspended so Akonnor had to fall on Jordan Ayew as his leader for the game.

Ayew wore the captain’s armband for the first time since making his debut in 2012, but his team lost.

Ghana now has 9 points, same as South Africa while Sudan has six points.

The lose to Sudan could not guarantee the Black Stars a place at the Africa Cup of Nations in 2022.

Full squad:

Fatau Dauda, Nicholas Opoku, Abdul Baba Rahman, Alexander Djiku, John Boye, Afriyie Acquah, Mubarak Wakaso, Tariqe Fosu, Jordan Ayew, Caleb Ekuban, Jefferey Schlupp.

Reserves: Clifford Aboagye, Emmanuel Lomotey, Majeed Ashimeru, Ati Zigi Lawrence, Kwadwo Amoako, Joseph Aidoo, Samuel Owusu, Christopher Nettey, John Antwi

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Berekum Chelsea’s winger, Stephen Amankona scored the first goal of the 2020/2021 Ghana Premier League Season.

The attacker scored through a spot kick to hand the Bibires the lead against Legon Cities at the Accra Sports Stadium on November 13, 2020.

The first half ended in 1-1, after former player Jonathan Attuquaye put the host level.

From Elizabeth Alhassan

Legon Cities midfielder, Elvis Opoku was named Man of the match in the royals 1-1 home draw with Berekum Chelsea.

The ex Aduana Stars midfielder becomes the first player in the 2020/2021 Ghana premier league season to win this award.

Elvis, bossed the midfield with his mastery as he marked his debut for Legon Cities in style at the Accra sports stadium.

Stephen Amankona opened the scoring through a spot kick for Berekum Chelsea in the 22nd minutes of the first part of the game.

Jonah Attuquaye levelled the scoreline for the Royals when Baba Mahama was brought down in the penalty box.

From Elizabeth Alhassan