Category: Sports

Ghana’s Joseph Wollacott delivered an impressive performance for Hibernian on Wednesday, contributing to a resounding 3-0 victory over Motherwell in the Scottish Premiership.

The Black Stars’ goalkeeper was in the starting lineup for his team’s Week 37 match in Scotland’s premier football league.

Guarding the goal for Hibernian, Wollacott executed several crucial saves and achieved a clean sheet by the final whistle.

By halftime, Hibernian had established a 2-0 lead, courtesy of strikes from Myziane Maolida and Martin Boyle.

Following the break, Martin Boyle found the net once more, completing his double and cementing a significant triumph for Hibernian over Motherwell.

Wollacott’s standout display in today’s match is particularly timely, as it comes just before the June international break.

His active participation is vital as he vies for inclusion in Ghana’s national team for the forthcoming matches against Mali and Central African Republic, which are part of the qualifying rounds for the FIFA World C
up 2026.

Source: Ghana Web

The All Star Festival 2024 coming off in Tamale, is gearing up for a stellar showcase of both local and international talents, and leading the charge are two Tamale-born footballers making waves abroad – David Abagna and Abdul Fatawu Issahaku.

Abagna, currently plying his trade with Moldovan club FC Petrocub Hînce?ti, and Leicester City loanee, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku are set to return home for the festival, raising the excitement amongst Tamale’s football enthusiasts.

Abagna is a skillful midfielder known for his dribbling prowess and playmaking abilities, has been a key figure for Petrocub this season.

The Petrocub star expressed his readiness to participate in the All Star Festival and spoke highly of the BAC Group’s annual flagship event.

‘My people of Tamale, I want you to be ready to welcome the stars. This is the biggest event happening this year’.

Issahaku, a pacey winger with an eye for goal, has impressed with his direct style and finishing, winning Leicester City promotion back to the Premier Le
ague and claiming their young player of the year gong.

The former Steadfast and Dreams FC player has expressed his eagerness in joining his colleagues for the festival.

‘This is going to be the biggest event of the year and I’m looking forward to joining my colleagues back home for the special edition of the All Star Festival in Tamale’.

Their return to Tamale is sure to inspire the local youth and generate a buzz around the All Star Festival.

Their presence alone will undoubtedly add a special touch to the celebration. The All Star Festival organizers are likely hoping to leverage their fame to attract a wider audience and promote the city’s burgeoning football talent.

With these talented Tamale boys returning home, the All Star Festival 2024 promises to be a platform not just for football and entertainment but also for celebrating local heroes and inspiring future generations.

Source: Ghana Web

A Nigerian lady has become an internet sensation after her old tweet about the Premier League title race surfaced online.

The lady, identified as Ifeoluwani and known on X (formerly Twitter) by her handle @iam_philopearl, is a staunch Arsenal fan. She narrated how she foresaw the final day of the Premier League in a dream she had last December.

According to Ifeoluwani, Mikel Arteta’s side would be two points behind Manchester City going into the last game of the season. In her dream, Pep Guardiola’s side lost their final match, while Arsenal secured victory with a last-minute header from Gabriel, clinching the league title. She tweeted:

“I said it earlier on an Arsenal group at the start of the season, that I dreamt Arsenal were 2 points behind City before the final game of the season. Then City lost their match while we had a last-minute header from Gabriel to win us our last game and the league title. Call me crazy o.”

Interestingly, this scenario is unfolding as described, with Manchester City currentl
y leading the Premier League with 88 points, just two ahead of Arsenal’s 86 points.

The suspense is building as fans eagerly await the final matches. Arsenal will face Everton at the Emirates Stadium, while Manchester City will host West Ham United at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, May 19, as the 2023/2024 Premier League campaign reaches its conclusion.

It remains to be seen if Ifeoluwani’s dream will come true and Arsenal will snatch the title in dramatic fashion.

Source: Ghana Web

FC Barcelona is hopeful about their prospects of acquiring the skilled winger Nico Williams during the upcoming summer transfer period.

Footballghana has previously reported that the La Liga team is eyeing the Spanish forward with Ghanaian roots to bolster their lineup for the forthcoming season.

Recent updates from Spain suggest that Barcelona’s management is actively pursuing the transfer.

The club is confident in finalizing an agreement with Athletic Club to secure Nico Williams prior to the commencement of the next season.

At present, Nico Williams’ contract includes a release clause valued at pound 55 million, which FC Barcelona is positioned to activate.

The forward’s exceptional performance over the last year has established him as one of the standout forwards in European football.

During the 2023/24 Spanish La Liga campaign, Nico Williams has contributed four goals and 10 assists across 29 matches.

In addition to Barcelona, numerous leading clubs, including Liverpool, have shown interest in him
.

Source: Ghana Web

Heart of Lions coach Bashir Hayford emphasizes his composed approach to managing teams, regardless of the circumstances.

Hayford disclosed that he received advice against accepting the Heart of Lions job due to the club’s challenging situation in the Ghana Premier League.

Despite the warnings, Hayford opted to take on the leadership role, aiming to steer the club in a new direction while they were struggling at the bottom of the league table.

The Lions were yet to secure a single victory and were facing the looming threat of relegation before his arrival.

Under Hayford’s guidance, however, the team has experienced a remarkable turnaround, securing seven wins and revitalizing their prospects.

“As an experienced coach, you need not panic in any situation of a team. You must make sure you do your best,” Hayford stated in an interview with Joy Sports.

“Many people advised me not to [take the job]. I accepted it on the basis of trying to prove a point that no condition is totally disoriented; you can resurre
ct some issues,” he added.

Despite the Lions’ position in the relegation zone, Hayford’s leadership has instilled confidence in the team’s ability to avoid relegation, with only one point separating them from safety.

With five matches remaining in the season, consistency will be crucial for the Lions to maintain their top-flight status.

Source: Ghana Web

The All Star Festival 2024 coming off in Tamale, is gearing up for a stellar showcase of both local and international talents, and leading the charge are two Tamale-born footballers making waves abroad – David Abagna and Abdul Fatawu Issahaku.

Abagna, currently plying his trade with Moldovan club FC Petrocub Hînce?ti, and Leicester City loanee, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku are set to return home for the festival, raising the excitement amongst Tamale’s football enthusiasts.

Abagna is a skillful midfielder known for his dribbling prowess and playmaking abilities, has been a key figure for Petrocub this season.

The Petrocub star expressed his readiness to participate in the All Star Festival and spoke highly of the BAC Group’s annual flagship event.

‘My people of Tamale, I want you to be ready to welcome the stars. This is the biggest event happening this year’.

Issahaku, a pacey winger with an eye for goal, has impressed with his direct style and finishing, winning Leicester City promotion back to the Premier Le
ague and claiming their young player of the year gong.

The former Steadfast and Dreams FC player has expressed his eagerness in joining his colleagues for the festival.

‘This is going to be the biggest event of the year and I’m looking forward to joining my colleagues back home for the special edition of the All Star Festival in Tamale’.

Their return to Tamale is sure to inspire the local youth and generate a buzz around the All Star Festival.

Their presence alone will undoubtedly add a special touch to the celebration. The All Star Festival organizers are likely hoping to leverage their fame to attract a wider audience and promote the city’s burgeoning football talent.

With these talented Tamale boys returning home, the All Star Festival 2024 promises to be a platform not just for football and entertainment but also for celebrating local heroes and inspiring future generations.

Source: Ghana Web

A Nigerian lady has become an internet sensation after her old tweet about the Premier League title race surfaced online.

The lady, identified as Ifeoluwani and known on X (formerly Twitter) by her handle @iam_philopearl, is a staunch Arsenal fan. She narrated how she foresaw the final day of the Premier League in a dream she had last December.

According to Ifeoluwani, Mikel Arteta’s side would be two points behind Manchester City going into the last game of the season. In her dream, Pep Guardiola’s side lost their final match, while Arsenal secured victory with a last-minute header from Gabriel, clinching the league title. She tweeted:

“I said it earlier on an Arsenal group at the start of the season, that I dreamt Arsenal were 2 points behind City before the final game of the season. Then City lost their match while we had a last-minute header from Gabriel to win us our last game and the league title. Call me crazy o.”

Interestingly, this scenario is unfolding as described, with Manchester City currentl
y leading the Premier League with 88 points, just two ahead of Arsenal’s 86 points.

The suspense is building as fans eagerly await the final matches. Arsenal will face Everton at the Emirates Stadium, while Manchester City will host West Ham United at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, May 19, as the 2023/2024 Premier League campaign reaches its conclusion.

It remains to be seen if Ifeoluwani’s dream will come true and Arsenal will snatch the title in dramatic fashion.

Source: Ghana Web

Prominent business mogul and football administrator, Kennedy Agyepong, popularly known as Kenpong, has embarked on a mission to establish his football academy’s presence in the European market.

Kenpong has invested significant sums into the state-of-the-art Kenpong Academy, located in Winneba. With an expatriate trainer and several competent hands on board, the academy has begun developing top-quality young players.

He aims to elevate the academy by partnering with European clubs that are ready to engage in business in Ghana and assist in nurturing the great talent that Kenpong Academy is producing.

This quest for European expansion has led to a partnership with the newly promoted Danish Premier League side, Sønderjyske.

Kenpong embarked on a trip to Denmark, where he met with Sønderjyske Club CEO/President Markus Kristoffer Hansen to forge an ambitious partnership agreement.

According to the agreement, Kenpong Academy will become a feeder club, developing players for the Danish team.

During his visit,
Kenpong was delighted to meet Ghana’s President, Nana Akufo-Addo, along with the Danish Ambassador to Ghana, Tom Norring; Ghana’s Ambassador to Denmark, Sylvia Annoh; and the Majority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin. The President and his entourage exchanged social pleasantries with Kenpong and the Sønderjyske CEO in Denmark.

President Nana Akufo-Addo highlighted Ghana’s abundant football talent and expressed excitement over Kenpong’s initiative to support the youth. He pledged his backing for foreign clubs investing in Ghana and encouraged Sønderjyske to collaborate with Kenpong Academy.

“We are thrilled to further expand our connections with Europe, and with this new, exciting partnership, the academy is set to grow by leaps and bounds,” Kenpong stated.

Kenpong also expressed gratitude to Ghana’s Ambassador to Denmark, Madam Sylvia Annoh, for her warm hospitality.

Kennedy Agyepong revealed that, as part of the Sønderjyske deal, a team from Kenpong Academy will travel to Denmark at least on
ce a year to participate in a soccer tournament, providing the players with exposure to the best Europe has to offer.

The unrelenting Kenpong is leveraging his experience to secure more deals for his academy, promising that additional announcements will be made in due course.

Source: Ghana Web