Sports

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has withdrawn its approval for the Baba Yara Stadium Sports in Kumasi, Ghana, due to technical infractions, including an unsuitable playing field. The decision was made after observations made by CAF during the recent Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying match between Ghana and Angola, …

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo and two of his assistant coaches, John Paintsil and Fatau Dauda, have been involved in a road accident. The accident occurred on Sunday on the Tarkwa-Takoradi road while they were traveling back to Accra after watching a match between Ghana Premier League champions, FC …

Ghana coach Otto Addo has announced his squad for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Angola and Niger. Notably, the squad does not include captain Andre Ayew, who is currently without a club and also missed the last selection. Returning to the squad is Majeed Ashimeru, …

Ghana legend, Charles Assampong Taylor, has claimed that Mohammed Kudus is a better football than Brazil and Real Madrid forward, Vinícius Júnior. Kudus made a significant impact at West Ham United last season, netting 14 goals and providing six assists during his debut campaign. He also played a crucial role …

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) are monitoring the situation of Dutch-born goalkeeper of Ghanaian descent, Rome-Jayden Owusu-Oduro. The 20-year-old, who has Ghanaian roots, is being watched by the GFA with reports of a possible call up to tie down the shot-stopper. Owusu-Oduro has risen through the ranks at AZ Alkmaar’s …

Premier League newcomers, Leicester City, have announced the signing of Ghanaian forward Jordan Ayew. The Foxes acquire the services of the player from Crystal Palace in a deal worth £8 million with Jordan signing a two-year deal with the club. The Ghanaian’s transfer is subject to FA and Premier League …

The Director-General of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), Prof. Amin Alhassan, has clarified that the media house received $105,000, and not $3 million as stated by Sports Minister Mustapha Ussif to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC). Responding to a query from Sam Nartey George, Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, about …

Sports betting has become increasingly prevalent among the youth in Ghana, where predicting the outcomes of sports events and placing wagers has turned into a widespread activity. Many young people frequently win, making it a lucrative venture for others explore.  Numerous sports betting websites and companies like Nkrataasem.com provide odds, …

Mark Hansen, the Manager of Kenpong Football Academy, has stated that Ghanaian leaders should take the initiative to build quality pitches. He stated that players in this country will struggle to develop if they do not have access to good pitches. Mr. Mark Hansen made this statement at the Ahenkan …

Below are the major news headlines captured on the front pages of the Ahenkan Newspaper today.     Ahenkan Newspaper Producers: Kwaku Anim Kusi Boadum  /  Adwenpa-Hene Kofi Mensah / #Ahenkan FM Online Team   Below are the full details of today’s stories. Players Cannot Develop Without Quality Pitches – …