Black Queens, Princesses to host Morocco in international friendlies

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The Senior Women’s National team, Black Queens and U-20 side, Black Princesses are scheduled to host Moroccan counterparts in international friendly matches in Accra, Ghana.

The Royal Morocco Football Federation will visit Ghana later this month with both women's teams and will play the two games during the visit and also to strengthen an already existing relationship between the two football federations.

The Black Princesses will host the U-20 side of Morocco while the Black Queens takes on the senior side, Atlas Lionness in two games on the 26th November, 2020 and on 30th November 2020 in Accra.

It could be recalled that, the Royal Morocco Federation extended an invitation to the Senior Female National team to play in an international friendly match as part of this year’s International Women’s Day Celebration in March.

The upcoming friendly matches will help keep the female teams active for their future international assignments.

BRING BACK COLT FOOTBALL - YUSIF CHIBSAH

Former Asante Kotoko and Ghana Black Stars midfielder Yusif Chibsah is calling for football authorities to revive colt football which now seem ineffective in the country.

 

“It is time we go back to revive juvenile football because of the impact it has made in the development of Ghana football. We have to give critical attention to it to revive it.”

It is a known fact that the absence of colt football has gone a long way to affect various Ghanaian national teams negatively because of the magnitude of talents the nation has unearthed through the juvenile league.

“Colt football should be a nationwide plan with proper structures where we unearth several talents from every part of the country,” Chibsah added. 

The very skillful retired midfielder however does not believe the academies that are springing up each year will be able to replace colt football.

It remains to be seen the policies Ghana Football Association will bring on board to revive the dead colt league when football finally return after Covid19 pandemic.

FELIX ANNAN: I WILL FIGHT FOR MY POSITION AT KOTOKO

Goalkeeper and captain of Asante Kotoko Felix Annan has admitted as far as he is under contract at the fabulous club, he will always fight for his position in the team.

Annan who has been in sterling form the last three years in the Ghanaian league has seen himself relegated to the bench of Kotoko this season with Kwame Baah taking his place.

The talented shot-stopper has only had five games to play this season and many fans have asserted his lack of playing time to a dip in form whiles others attribute it to his decision to get married in the middle of the season which they presume didn’t go well with his coach Maxwell Konadu.

Speaking on NewDay Tv, the Kotoko goalie said he has no regrets over that decision as his wedding was planned way ahead of the start of the 2019/20 season.

“I won’t regret today or tomorrow for my wedding, I arranged for my wedding before even the start of the league. I have good relationship with Maxwell Konadu and Kwame Baah.”

Felix Annan who earned a place in the Black Stars 2019 AFCON squad will look to fight his way back to the national team with playing time at Kotoko being the only guarantee.

GHANA'S BLACK PRINCESSES DEPART FOR MOROCCO FRIENDLY

The Black Princesses of Ghana have departed the country to participate in an invitational friendly with the Moroccan senior women's national team.
The match comes off on Sunday, March 8, 2020.

A team of 18 players led by Coach Yusif Basigi and technical staff left Accra via Air Maroc Thursday dawn for the game which will be played in commemoration of this year's International Women’s Day.

Below are the list of 18 players on the trip;

Goalkeepers
1. Grace Baanwa 2. Cynthia Konlan

Defenders
3. Tedina Sekyere . 4.Cecilia Hagan. 5.Justice Tweneboah. 6. Blessing Agbomadzi. 7. Queenabel Amankwa.

Midfielders
8. Kunduck Peterson 9. Evelyn Badu 10. Jackline Owusu 11. Fuseina Mumuni 12. Doris Boaduwaa 13. Jafar Rahma

Attackers
14.Millot Abena Pokua 16. Faustina Akpo 17. Barikisu Abdul Rahman 18. Abigail Tutuwaa

A LETTER TO C.K AKUNNOR

Dear Charles Kwabla Akunnor, your appointment as the new head coach of Ghana’s beloved national team brought excitement to a lot of Ghanaians who believed in your coaching philosophy and your first call-up for the Black Stars which includes four outstanding local players is even an added value to the love for you.

For fanatics of the local game, it is always refreshing to see impressive Ghana Premier League players get the attention of Black Stars coaches in international assignments. It is surely a sign that they are working hard and are being rewarded for their relentless hard work.

Many can attest to the fact that this is certainly not the first time of seeing about four local players in the Black Stars squad for a qualifier. We have always had coaches in the past who only invite these players to camp and never give them the opportunity to showcase their talent with the national team.

In this new era with the new Black Stars management and coaching staff, Ghanaians deserve the chance to watch our “local superstars” performing in our national colours and not just being a mere spectator on the bench. It is about time our coaches have confidence to utilize the exuberance of local players who always come with extraordinary hunger to impress and cement a place in the team.

There is a school of thought that believe that certain big name players feel the national team is their birthright, so they don’t put in extra effort to ‘die’ for the nation and hence; the local guys should be opportune to take their place in fixtures that are not so cagey like the upcoming game against Sudan.

For instance it will be so logical to field a tried and tested prolific goal-scorer like Aduana Stars talisman Yahaya Mohammed who has recorded 11 goals in 12 games this season in such a game. Such a player needs no special introduction to perform in front of the viewing eyes of a fully packed Cape Coast Stadium.

A lot of Ghanaians have longed for a change in how we treat local players and this is the perfect opportunity for C.K Akunor to change the narrative and to sort of #BringBackTheLove. The love for our indigenous players is enormous and would be well appreciated when they are given the chance to actually perform at the national level.

The excuse previous coaches give to back their claims of not calling local players and giving them playing time cannot be valid for C.K Akunnor simply because the Ghanaian league is in progress and outstanding players deserve some valid playing time.

We can only wish the Black Stars well and hope that all the new players excel and are able to integrate into the squad to help our dream of qualification and ultimately in the long run; annexing the AFCON trophy that has eluded us over three decades. God bless our homeland Ghana.

GFA ANNOUNCES BREAKDOWN OF STARTIMES SPONSORSHIP DEAL

The Ghana Football Association has announced the yearly breakdown of Sponsors payments expected from the Star Times Television Broadcast Rights Agreement.

The yearly breakdown was explained to the 18 Premier League Clubs during their meeting with the GFA on Tuesday.

Below is the breakdown:

YEAR 1 – 2019/20 season

Components

Premier League – $700,000

FA Cup – $150,000

Visibility support to DOL & Women football – $100,000

TOTAL CASH FEES – $950,000.00

YEAR 2 – 2020/21 season

Components

Premier League – $750,000

FA Cup – $200,000

Visibility support to DOL & Women football – $50,000

TOTAL CASH FEES – $1,000,000.00

YEAR 3 – 2021/22 season

Components

Premier League – $800,000

FA Cup – $200,000

Visibility support to DOL & Women football – $50,000

TOTAL CASH FEES – $1,100,000.00

YEAR 4 – 2022/23 season

Components

Premier League – $850,000

FA Cup – $200,000

Visibility support to DOL & Women football – $50,000

TOTAL CASH FEES – $1,100,000.00

YEAR 5 – 2023/24 season

Components

Premier League – $850,000

FA Cup – $250,000

Visibility support to DOL & Women football – $50,000

TOTAL CASH FEES – $1,150,000.00

TOTAL = $5250,000.00

GTTA UNVEILS NEW TABLE TENNIS COURT

The Ghana Table Tennis association has on Tuesday unveiled their new tennis court located at the Fantasy Dome of the international Trade Fair Centre, Accra.

The event which was an open board offered opportunities for journalists present to show off their table tennis playing skills while having the chance to win a handsome prize money in the end.

Speaking at the event, President of Ghana Table Tennis Association (GTTA), Mr. Mawuko Afadzinu expressed happiness at the positive collaboration between his association and Fantasy Dome management to host various tennis tournaments at the world class facility.

The new facility at the Fantasy Dome will from Saturday 15th February, 2020 be opened to the general public to have a feel of the place and also exhibit their skills.

“From this weekend, anybody who loves table tennis and wants to play the game in a top class facility, can come to the Fantasy dome at Trade Fair Centre,” said Mr. Mawuko Afadzinu.

Mr. Afadzinu added that the new venue will serve as the place to host the national league, corporate league, inter-community championships and schools competitions in order to open up the pipeline in terms of talent, opportunities and good health for people who are playing table tennis.

The Tennis court of the Accra Sports Stadium has for several years been the primary base of Ghana Table Tennis tournaments, however the Fantasy Dome which will now become the main playing court, will offer 32 boards which is an upgrade to the 5 boards available at the Accra stadium.

The Chief Executive Officer of Fantasy Dome, Leslie Quaynor also admitted that his passion for the game of tennis ignited the idea of collaborating with GTTA to spot talent and host several tournaments as a means to enhancing the growth of the sport.

“We’ve provided world class tables and world class equipment and hopefully, Ghana table tennis teams will come here to practice,” Leslie Quaynor revealed.

The Ghana Table Tennis Association will have the 2020 season opener on Saturday dubbed ‘The Chairman’s Cup’ which is an open session for every Ghanaian who wants to compete, as well as the right space for recreational table tennis.

Match Officials for Women's Premier League Matchday 3

The Women’s Premier League enters into Match day 3 this weekend and match officials for the games have been appointed.
Here are match officials for the WPL Match day 3:

WPL: MATCH OFFICIALS

SOUTHERN ZONE

Match : HALIFAX LADIES Vs SOCCER INTELLECTUALS Venue: Tema Sports Stadium Referee: Lavia Boadiwaa Duodu Asst 1: Beatrice Thaud Asst 2: Agnes Gohoho 4th Ref: Antoinette Amegashiti M/C: Olivia Ayaye

Match :IMMIGRATIONS LADIES Vs POLICE LADIES Venue: McDan La Town Park Referee: Cynthia Anafo Asst 1: Mary Tei Asst 2: Benedicta Ayedzi 4th Ref: Ayishetu Amadu M/C: Vivian Aggor

Match : HASAACAS LADIES Vs LADYSTRIKERS Venue: Essipon Sports Stadium Referee: Augustina Tetteh Asst 1: Comfort Anyigba Asst 2: Cynthia Mensah 4th Ref: Rejoice Adokwei M/C: Justina Nyarko

Match : SEA LIONS FC Vs SAMARIA LADIES Venue: Nduom Sports Stadium Referee : Theresa Bremansu Asst 1: Gloria Akwando Asst 2: Gloria Sena Kumedzro 4th Ref: Gloria Yayra Mortsu M/C: Victoria Koomson

NORTHERN ZONE
Match : FABULOUS LADIES Vs AMPEM DARKOA LADIES Venue: Wesco Park - Kumasi Referee : Joyce Obenewaa Appiah Asst 1: Abigail Abanga Asst 2: Charity Abugun 4th Ref: Mariama Fuseini M/C: Helina Williams

Match : NORTHERN LADIES Vs ASHTOWN LADIES Venue: Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium Referee: Dora Agomnab Asst 1 : Portia Korsah Asst 2: Berma Obeng 4th Ref: Felicia Addo M/C : Bernice Adutwumwaa

Match : PRISONS LADIES Vs PEARL PIA LADIES Venue: Sunyani Coronation Park Referee : Audrey Atanpagbire Asst 1: Augustina Grand Asst 2: Abane K. Belinda 4th Ref: Elizabeth Kutichere M/C: Patience Azudan

Match : SUPREME LADIES Vs KUMASI SPORTS ACADEMY Venue: Paa Joe Park - Kumasi Referee : Monica Lange Asst 1: Aisha Serwaa Asst 2: Lucy Marfo 4th Ref: Juliet Appiah M/C: Louisa Amanor

Match Officials for 2019/20 Division One League Matchday 4

The Referees Appointment Committee of Ghana Football Association has released the list of referees to officiate this weekend's Division One Leagues games at all match centres.

Zone one (1)

Match : BOFOAKWA TANO VS NKORANZA WARRIORS Referee : Adunstera Jacob Asst 1: Theophilus Akugre Asst 2: Aduko Robert 4th Ref: Awurisa Andrews M/C: A.A Alhassan

Match : NSOATREMAN FC VS B.A UNITED Referee : Anankani Maurice Asst 1: Paul Aduko Asst 2: Mohammed Mohammed 4th Ref: Noah Joshua M/C: Amoako Williams

Match : KINTAMPO FC VS YENDI GBEWAA Referee : Siela Mohammed Adam Asst 1: Akisoka A. George Asst 2: Asigbe Marley 4th Ref: Maame Imgerde Ireme M/C: Mumuni Issaka

Match : RTV Vs UNITY FC Referee : Amadu Ibrahim Asst 1: Kwose Boniface Asst 2: Eric Ndebugri 4th Ref: Anvia Janal Marfawiah M/C: James Mornah

Match : WA SUNTAA Vs BREKUM ARSENAL Referee : Iddrisu Mustapha Asst 1: Mikaal-II Fauzan Asst 2: Mohammed Alhassan 4th Ref: Joseph Kwaku Addae M/C: Abdul Issaka Anas

Match : TAMALE CITY Vs MIGHTY ROYALS Referee : Albert Azantilow Asst 1: Banonmia Tordai Bashiru Asst 2: Forkor Alidu M. 4th Ref: Gilbert Amoah Ayariga M/C: Dawudi Abdul Razak

Match : TECHIMAN CITY Vs STEADFAST Referee : Richard Adjei Asst 1: Prince Owusu Ansah Asst 2: Prosper Avinou 4th Ref: Daniel Kwame Nsiah M/C: Richard Gyabaah Yebour

Match : YOUNG APOSTLES Vs CROCODILE STARS Referee : Joshua Kwaku Ansah Asst 1: Issah Mumuni Baguricher Asst 2: Iddrisu Issahaku 4th Ref:Mohammed Tanimu M/C: Mohammed Alhassan

ZONE TWO ( 2 )

Match : ACHIKEN FC Vs VENOMOUS VIPERS Referee : David Adanney Asst 1: Emmanuel Agyei Asst 2: Kenneth Tweneboah-Kodua 4th Ref: Mohammed Zakari M/C: Francis Boateng

Match :NEW EDUBIASE Vs WASSAMAN Referee : Isaac Simon Bassaw Asst 1: Kwame Frimpong Asst 2: Emmanuel Essumang Arthur 4th Ref: Joseph Kwofie M/C: Alex Azameti

Match :ASOKWA DEPORTIVO Vs BYF ACADEMY Referee : Ernest Baafi Asst 1: Jones A. Boateng Asst 2: Bediako Marfo 4th Ref: Eric Osafo Asamoah M/C: G.K Zorve

Match : NZEMA KOTOKO Vs SWEDRU ALL BLACKS Referee : Jacob Asafoa Asst 1: John Ansah Asst 2: Anthony Appiah-Mends 4th Ref: Emmanuel Don Quansah M/C: Augustine Adjei Kane

Match : PROUD UNITED Vs BIBIANI GOLD STARS Referee : Daniel Oppong Amoah Asst 1: Isaac Nyarko Asst 2: Tanko Ayaba 4th Ref:Alfred Tabi M/C: Sowah Ghartey

Match : STAR MADRID Vs HASAACAS Referee : A.D Mohammed Asst 1: A.F Zakari Asst 2: P.P Osei 4th Ref: Ebenezer Tetteh M/C: Eugene Akunor

Match : SKYY FC Vs PACIFIC HEROES Referee : Kwadwo Appiah Nyarko Asst 1: Samuel Davor Asst 2: Michael Boateng 4th Ref: Imoro Osman M/C: Emmanuel Alhassan

Match : UNISTARS Vs SAMARTEX 1996 Referee : Kongai M. Serge Hubert Asst 1: Joshua Anane Asst 2: Divine Gbolomor 4th Ref: Peter Ansah Teye M/C: Kwaku Buckman

ZONE THREE (3)

Match : KOTOKU ROYALS Vs AGBOZUME WEAVERS Referee : Godwin Tordzro Asst 1: Kinsley Asare Asst 2: Abdul A. Abugbilla 4th Ref: Foster Bartious M/C: A.S.K Annor

Match : ACCRA LIONS Vs AMIDAUS PROFESSIONALS Referee : Solomon Mordey Asst 1: Prosper Agbezuka Asst 2: Bright Agbenoxevi 4th Ref: Moro Iddrisu M/C: John Mensah

Match : NANIA Vs DANBORT Referee : Franklin Akumatey Asst 1: Seth Armah Ashai Asst 2: Paul Deyegbe 4th Ref: Edward Annan M/C: Amegashie Jacob

Match : HEARTS OF LIONS Vs OKYEMAN PLANNERS Referee : Isaac Adjanor Asst 1: James Osafo Asst 2: Awudzi Bless 4th Ref: Robert Mussey M/C: Anthony Opoku Acheampong

Match : KRYSTAL PALACE Vs UNCLE T STARS Referee : Apeamenyo Bright Asst 1: Yevoo Yao Asst 2: Wisdom Tefe 4th Ref: S.K Mawuli Klu M/C: Olivert Amoako

Match : MIGHTY JETS Vs. ACCRA CITY Referee : Emmanuel Baah Asst 1: Amenyo Barnabas Asst 2: Emmanuel Awutey 4th Ref: B.D Douglas Kporha M/C: Caesar Franklin

Match : TEMA YOUTH Vs PHAR RANGERS Referee : Selorm Yao Bless Asst 1: Babavi Ngorli Eso Asst 2: Klu Bless 4th Ref:Baba Gbafi M/C: W.L Quaye

Match :VISIONS FC Vs YOUNGWISE Referee : Joseph Osafo Asst 1: Eric Obuobi Addo Asst 2: Amegbetor Moses 4th Ref: Abotsi Caleb M/C: E.M Osamquaye