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  • Hypocrites! Which law criminalises money stashing in Ghana? – Sam Okudzeto rebukes critics

    Hypocrites! Which law criminalises money stashing in Ghana? – Sam Okudzeto rebukes critics

    Veteran Ghanaian lawyer, Sam Okudzeto, has come to the defence of former Minister of Sanitation, Cecilia Dapaah, amidst allegations that she stored money in her residence.

    According to him, there is no law that prohibits the storing of cash at home; thus, she cannot be accused of any wrongdoing without evidence to substantiate the claims.

    Okudzeto emphasised that Ghanaians have been unjust to the former minister, subjecting her to harsh criticism after revelations of her keeping substantial sums of money in her house.

    The matter escalated into a legal issue following reports of missing funds, prompting police involvement.

    “The question is, if you come and you find money with me, do I owe any duty to you to explain whose money? When nobody has complained that I have stolen his money—over a million—what difference does it make? Foreign currency?

    “Look, Ghanaians are not honest people. When you see all these huge buildings that they are building,. Nobody asked them where they got the money from, when they started it, or when it was completed. Nobody does,” he said in an interview with TV3.

    He asserted that no law bars individuals from stashing monies at home until substantial evidence is provided.

    “Do the lawyers convict people on circumstantial evidence? When you go to the criminal court, you must establish the issues beyond all reasonable doubt. That’s what the criminal law says. The criminal law is not based upon suspicion or a mere allegation,” he added.

    Background:

    Cecilia Dapaah is currently under investigation by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) for alleged corruption and related offences. This follows charges brought against two of her house helps for stealing over $1 million, €300,000, and other valuables from her residence in Abelemkpe.

    The OSP took action to freeze Dapaah’s accounts for a second time on September 5, 2023, after an initial freeze order was lifted by the Accra High Court, directing the return of her seized assets and funds.

    Earlier, on August 9, 2023, GhanaWeb reported that the OSP had frozen Dapaah’s assets and bank accounts containing millions of dollars and cedis.

    Subsequently, on October 16, 2023, the OSP revoked the freeze order on five of Dapaah’s bank accounts. However, the freezing directive remains in effect for her other accounts and financial assets, as stated by the office.

  • Alan there’s Karma, oh! Consider your actions – Kate Gyamfua warns

    Alan there’s Karma, oh! Consider your actions – Kate Gyamfua warns

     National Women’s Organiser of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kate Gyamfua, has warned former Minister of Trade and Industry and founder of Movement for Change (M4C), Alan Kyerematen, of the imminent consequences of his actions towards the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), his former party.

    Alan, according to the Women’s Organiser, greatly benefited from the party for having to have served cumulatively fifteen years as a minister under the former President John Kuffour for eight years and under the Akufo-Addo led government for seven years, respectively.

    Hence, his rebellion and secession from the party are unjustified. She warned during an appearance on Peace FM’s Kokrokoo on May 4, 2024.

    “Kharma is real, Oh, let’s be careful.”. I see individuals who have seceded from the party, such as those who claim to have formed the Butterfly Movement. It’s troubling.

    Alan, you served as a minister for 8 years under Kuffour’s administration and another seven under Akufo-Addo’s, totaling 15 years.

    Then, because you lost in NPP primaries where the youth didn’t vote for you,. I mean, not like Bawumia contested unopposed. Now you revolt against your government. It’s a stark display of ingratitude. Karma is real”.

    According to Madam Gyamfua, Alan’s actions can only be attributed to his sense of entitlement, which stemmed from the overpampering the NPP gave him, which got into his head, making him assume he was the rightful person to take the position of flagbearer in the party.

    “We pampered Alan like a new-born baby. This sense of entitlement, particularly seen in Alan, who may have become swollen-headed thinking the seat was reserved for him, is disheartening.
    Letting go of the goodwill shown by the party is a grave sin” she added.


  • Samuel Takyi quits Ghana’s national boxing squad in preparations for 2024 Olympics

    Samuel Takyi quits Ghana’s national boxing squad in preparations for 2024 Olympics

    Ghanaian Olympic medalist Samuel Takyi has made the decision to retire from the country’s amateur boxing team, the Black Bombers, in order to dedicate his focus to his professional boxing career.

    In a statement shared on his official social media accounts on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, the 23-year-old boxer announced his retirement.

    In his statement, Samuel Takyi said, “To all Ghanaians, it is with a heavy heart that I leave the amateur ranks and fully commit myself to my professional career. It has been a fantastic journey, and I want to thank everyone who helped me along the way, culminating in that historic moment at the Tokyo Olympics where I won a bronze medal for my beloved Ghana.”

    He added, “I would like to thank Alhaji Inusah, Alhaji Taufiq, and the Sports Minister, Mustapha Ussif, for their support, and all my amateur coaches, including the Head Coach of the Black Bombers, Coach Asare, without whom I would not have achieved so much success. I hope to have the same success in the professional ranks and bring another world champion home to Ghana. God bless you all!”

    Samuel Takyi, who won Ghana’s only bronze medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, had hoped to return to the games to be hosted in Paris.

    The boxer has announced that he is now signed with Streetwise Management, who are his new promoters.

    This is the second time the boxer has quit the national team to turn professional. After his success at the Tokyo Olympic Games, Samuel Takyi left the Black Bombers to join Bazooka Promotions.

    He later terminated his professional contract and rejoined the team for the Olympic Games qualifiers in Senegal, where he failed to secure qualification.

    His most recent success with the Black Bombers was at the African Games, where he won a gold medal.

  • The threat to NPP’s victory this year is our own members, not NDC – Okoe Boye

    The threat to NPP’s victory this year is our own members, not NDC – Okoe Boye

    Minister Designate for Health, Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye, has identified internal divisions as the primary threat facing the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the upcoming 2024 elections, even more so than the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).

    In an interview on Peace FM’s Kokokroo on May 7, 2024, he highlighted the pervasive bitterness among certain party members towards the leadership, emphasizing that this poses a significant obstacle to the NPP’s electoral success.

    Dr. Boye stressed the urgent need for intervention to address these internal grievances and foster unity within the party ranks.

    “Dealing with the Party people, I have seen that the biggest threat to NPP’s fortunes wouldn’t be anyone, any entity or even NDC but NPP our own women, who tell me they were angry and upset when I met them.

    Why are they angry? There are a lot of factors. You meet people and they tell you , you are one who enjoys the most. Others say only only thing I have gotten since joining the NPP is a motorbike

    “We have to engage with the party members to calm down issues … because it is only in politics that we tolerate mad people because the one you are seeing as a madman; has more people in his camp than those seen as educated.

    “This election is a very difficult one but if you work hard, God will reward you” he noted.

  • Independent board thrashes Forest point deduction appeal

    Independent board thrashes Forest point deduction appeal

    On Tuesday, the Premier League announced that Nottingham Forest’s appeal against a four-point deduction has been denied.

    The club received the deduction in March for breaching Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR). Despite Forest’s appeal and expressed disappointment with the initial decision, an independent commission upheld the deduction, leaving the club in a precarious relegation battle.

    Currently standing at 29 points, they hold a slim three-point lead over 18th-placed Luton, with only two games left in the season. The Premier League confirmed the rejection of the appeal on two grounds in a statement.

    “The club argued that the independent commission committed an error in not treating the sale of a high-profile player shortly after the assessment period as a mitigating factor and that it committed a further error in electing not to suspend some or all of the points deduction it imposed,” the Premier League said.

    “Each of these grounds was rejected by the Appeal Board, which found the independent Commission was entitled to immediately impose the sanction it did. The four-point deduction will therefore remain in place.”

    Earlier this season, Everton successfully appealed against a points deduction, reducing it from 10 to six for breaching Premier League financial rules.

    According to Premier League regulations, clubs are restricted to a maximum loss of £105 million ($133.6 million) over three years. However, different rules apply to Forest due to their status in the second-tier championship until 2022.

    Championship clubs are allowed a maximum loss of £39m ($49.6 million) across three seasons or £13 million ($16.6 million) per season. Therefore, Forest’s permissible losses over the last three campaigns would total £61m ($77.7m).

    In January, Forest was charged with breaching these regulations for the period ending in the 2022–23 season.

  • Give us time and money to bring home the medals – Ghana’s 4×100 Relay Team

    Give us time and money to bring home the medals – Ghana’s 4×100 Relay Team

    Ghana’s 4×100 Relay Team, comprising Benjamin Azamati, Joseph Paul Amoah, Isaac Botsio, and Ibrahim Fuseini, has passionately appealed for increased financial backing and additional time to enhance their preparations for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

    This quartet, secured their spot impressively by finishing first in their heats at the World Athletics Relays in the Bahamas, marking Ghana’s inaugural qualification for the Paris Olympics.

    While achieving their qualification was a significant milestone, the team acknowledges that realising their ultimate goal of securing a medal in athletics for Ghana will require substantial resources and ample preparation time.

    Hence, they urge for support in both aspects to maximise their chances of success at the upcoming Games.

    “We want money,” the young Ibrahim Fuseini said, while Benjamin Azamati added, “The other countries, Denmark, Great Britain, and the others, had two weeks of camping in Florida prior to these games.

    But we only arrived here on Thursday, and we were supposed to run on Saturday, meaning we only had one day to train, and these are the guys we compete with.”

    “So, we need that much ample time to prepare and face these countries, and of course, it comes with money,” Azamati told Joy Sports.

    Joseph Paul Amoah re-echoed the team’s desire, saying, “We need ample time and resources.”

    Benjamin Azamati and Joseph Paul Amoah will be representing Ghana in their second Olympic Games, and the boys are determined to leave an indelible mark in Paris.

  • Jamie Carragher came to me to apologise for his ‘not loyal’ joke on CBS – Malik Scott

    Jamie Carragher came to me to apologise for his ‘not loyal’ joke on CBS – Malik Scott

    Malik Scott, an ex-boxer and boyfriend of Kate Abdo, revealed that Jamie Carragher personally apologised after his joke about loyalty sparked controversy.

    The incident occurred during a pre-match segment of Arsenal’s Champions League game against Porto when Carragher made a remark about Abdo’s loyalty to her Manchester United shirt.

    Scott, initially upset, later joined Carragher and the CBS Sports crew for dinner, indicating a reconciliation between the two parties.

    “Scott posted on Instagram with the caption: “Pre-Game Meal with the Best Panel in Sports.”.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MznoY3dEAGY

    The 43-year-old played down social media’s reaction to the joke back in March when he said: “It was not something I lost any sleep over because I noticed the way Kate handled it was very, very well, and Jamie was just being Jamie and I have no problem with him,” he said to Lord Ping.

    Scott, who previously trained former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder, further spoke on the incident to Casino Online, where he revealed he received an apology from Carragher, whom he has the “utmost respect” for.

    “Jamie had an off moment and said something he shouldn’t have said—how many times in life have we all done that,” Scott said. “You chop it up and apologise like men, which he did, and life goes on. I respect anyone who has a mishap and is man enough to apologise to the person and the person’s partner. I felt no ill feelings when we met.

    ‌”The thing that Jamie said, Kate was hurt, but they all made up and handled it collectively at the time. I said my piece on it, but the real thing is, we all got together, looked into each other’s eyes and had great food and great conversations.

    “I never had a strong opinion about Jamie Carragher, only about the things that he said, but meeting him, I really enjoyed the man’s company. I have the utmost respect for him, as well as the rest of the panel.”

  • Tuchel finally responds to alleged move to Man Utd

    Tuchel finally responds to alleged move to Man Utd

    Thomas Tuchel has expressed that it is “very unlikely” he will be at Bayern Munich next season, citing his admiration for the Premier League amid speculation linking him to the Manchester United managerial role.

    Bayern confirmed Tuchel’s departure in February following a period of poor form, with Bayer Leverkusen leading the Bundesliga.

    Although there have been reports suggesting Tuchel could remain at Bayern due to an improved performance, the club has faced challenges in securing a replacement after unsuccessful pursuits of Julian Nagelsmann and Xabi Alonso.

    But asked where he will be next season, Tuchel told TNT Sports: “It’s very, very, very unlikely that it’s at Bayern, I have to say, because we have an agreement, there is at the moment no reason to doubt this agreement.

    “We took this position, the initiative came from the club, and so it is and I’m fine with it.

    “I don’t need it for the extra percentage of competitiveness because I’m always up for a win, I’m always thinking how to improve the squad or how to improve myself in coaching.

    “We go all in. Does it have an influence on where I am next season? Maybe not, maybe I’m on holiday no matter what, let’s see, let’s see.”

    Tuchel has been strongly linked with a comeback to the Premier League, particularly with the uncertainty surrounding Erik ten Hag’s position at Manchester United. The German, who guided Chelsea to a Champions League victory in 2021, is eager to work in England once more.

    “It is no secret that I loved it at Chelsea, I loved it in England and I loved it in the Premier League for sure, it was a very, very special time and I remember it very well,” he added.

  • Greenwood wouldn’t return to Man Utd but we wish he will stay with us – Getafe coach

    Greenwood wouldn’t return to Man Utd but we wish he will stay with us – Getafe coach

    Getafe president Angel Torres has stated that Mason Greenwood will not be returning to Manchester United next season, indicating his anticipation for the forward to continue his tenure at the Spanish club.

    Greenwood, aged 22, moved to Getafe on a season-long loan from United in September amid a criminal investigation into a potential attempted rape case that was later closed by prosecutors.

    His last appearance for United was in January 2022, following allegations of controlling and coercive behaviour and assault concerning a woman, which surfaced after images and videos were circulated online.

    “If it was up to the lad, his parents and the club [Getafe], I think he would continue for another year,” Torres told Radio Marca. “But regarding Manchester [United], the news that we have from last week, where the [Getafe] sporting director went to England to see some games and was with them, is that if a good offer comes along, they would want to sell because he is not going to go back there [to Manchester].

    “We’ll have to wait until the end of June. The family and the player are very comfortable and very happy here, with our fans. When he came here, he hadn’t played for 16 months. He has recovered his form, he has scored eight league goals and two in the Copa.

    The people and the coach are very happy with him. I think he will remain with us for another season, or at least until January. He is a good footballer.”

    Last month, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the new co-owner of United, stated that no definitive decision had been reached regarding Greenwood’s future.

    However, sources close to the club informed ESPN that a permanent departure in the summer remains the most probable outcome.

    Greenwood has notably tallied 10 goals and provided six assists in 32 appearances across all competitions for his current Spanish club.

    According to ESPN’s report last month, the situation regarding Greenwood’s future at Old Trafford remains unresolved. While both Barcelona and Atlético Madrid have shown interest in acquiring Greenwood, Barcelona’s interest has reportedly diminished.

    Sources from ESPN revealed that Greenwood and his family have adapted well to life in Spain, dispelling initial concerns of any potential hostility.

  • Hearts of Oak sacked me without reason – Obeng Jnr ‘cries’

    Hearts of Oak sacked me without reason – Obeng Jnr ‘cries’

    Former Hearts of Oak player Kwadwo Obeng Junior has shared the disappointing treatment he experienced at Hearts despite showing loyalty.

    The striker narrated that, out of respect and love for the Phobians, he turned down offers from foreign clubs to focus on the 24-time Ghana Premier League champions.

    Speaking with Vision FM, he revealed that the club paid him back distastefully by offloading him without notice and for no substantial reason.

    “I had offers from foreign clubs but because I respect Hearts, I told them they shouldn’t engage them (interested clubs). But unexpectedly, without committing an offence, I got sidelined. If I was the problem, I’d understand and leave. Even with that, those they recruited have bigger problems than me.”

    Despite being pained, he said he has accepted the exit in good faith because he felt fulfilled after winning six titles with the club.

    “I have accepted it because I’ve paid my dues to the club. After going 11 years without a trophy, I won six trophies with them. So I have paid my dues.”

    The former Nea Salamina player urged Hearts of Oak’s board to handle player exits better to avoid players feeling bitter about the club.

    “My advice to the board is that if they want to offload a player, they should do it properly so the player can leave in peace. In that way, the remaining squad will get lucky.”

    “I was the only one who had a problem. Galdson Awako and the like took their issues with the club to court. We all started the season but got offloaded in the second round, Now look at what is happening to them. We are quietly watching, but we don’t want their downfall,” he added.

    Kwadwo Obeng Junior initially joined Hearts of Oak in 2018 on loan before securing a permanent contract.

    Over six years with the club, he amassed an impressive collection of six titles, which included the Ghana Premier League, Super Cup, two FA Cups, and two President’s Cups.

  • Thiago Silva to return to boyhood club, Fluminense – Club confirms

    Thiago Silva to return to boyhood club, Fluminense – Club confirms

    Veteran centre-back Thiago Silva has inked a two-year deal with his childhood club, Fluminense.

    Following the conclusion of his contract with Chelsea at the end of this season, Silva will make the transition back to Fluminense.

    Confirming his departure from Chelsea last month in an emotional farewell message, Silva expressed his gratitude for his time at the club.

    Since joining Stamford Bridge in 2020, the 39-year-old has been a pivotal figure, contributing to their Champions League triumph in 2021.

    Named Chelsea’s Player of the Year for the 2022–23 season, Silva’s impact has been significant, amassing over 150 appearances for the club.

    Now, Silva looks forward to returning to Fluminense, where he will wrap up his illustrious career.

    Silva has signed a contract until 2026 with the Brazilian side, which announced the news on Tuesday afternoon with the message: “The Monster is back.”

    Chelsea has granted Silva permission to leave early to commence his journey with Fluminense.

    His departure from Stamford Bridge will occur following Chelsea’s final Premier League match against Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge next week.

    Although Silva will start training with Fluminense immediately, he will not be eligible to make his debut until the transfer window opens in July.

    In a statement, Fluminense wrote: “The player will arrive in Rio de Janeiro to join the squad led by coach Fernando Diniz in about a month, after the end of his contract with Chelsea in England, and complete the procedures for his move.


    “The defender will only be able to play in games for the club from July 10th, when the international transfer window will open.”

  • Ghana FA Cup 2023/24 final to be hosted at UG Stadium

    Ghana FA Cup 2023/24 final to be hosted at UG Stadium

    University of Ghana (UG) Sports Stadium in Legon has been selected as the venue for the final of the 2023–24 Ghana FA Cup, bringing excitement to football fans nationwide.

    As the competition advances to the semi-finals this week, intriguing matchups are scheduled at the WAFA Park in Sogakope.

    Nsoatreman FC will take on Legon Cities on Saturday, May 11, 2024, while Bofoakwa Tano will face defending champion Dreams FC on Sunday, May 12, 2024.

    Wilson Arthur, Chairman of the FA Cup Committee, confirmed the choice of the University of Ghana Sports Stadium as the final venue and elucidated the decision-making process.

    “After further discussions and considerations, we have opted for the Legon Stadium to host this season’s final,” Arthur stated in an interview with Akoma FM.

    Arthur highlighted the logistical hurdles encountered, including the unavailability of the Tarkwa TNA Stadium, leading to the fallback plan of hosting the semi-finals in Sogakope.

    He stressed the importance of the Legon Stadium and the committee’s intent to consider it for future semi-final and final matches, subject to ExCo approval.

    Defending champions, Dreams FC, clinched their title with a 2-0 victory over King Faisal in the finals, securing a coveted spot in Africa.

    The University of Ghana Sports Stadium, inaugurated on March 2, 2024, has swiftly established itself by successfully hosting matches of the Africa Games Men’s Football tournament in Accra just two months ago. Additionally, it is set to host the upcoming 2024 U-17 WAFU Zone B competition, solidifying its reputation as a premier venue for football events in the region.

    The selection of the University of Ghana Sports Stadium underscores the Ghana Football Association’s commitment to enhancing the footballing experience for players and fans, promising an electrifying atmosphere for the climax of the FA Cup season.

  • Photos: Black Stars’ Yaw Yeboah proposes to Partey’s ex-girlfriend

    Photos: Black Stars’ Yaw Yeboah proposes to Partey’s ex-girlfriend

    Black Stars winger Yaw Yeboah is preparing to marry Gifty Boakye, who was previously in a relationship with Black Stars deputy skipper Thomas Partey.

    The couple recently shared a stunning photo of Yeboah proposing to Boakye, with Boakye proudly displaying her engagement ring in subsequent photos.

    Although there’s no confirmed wedding date yet, the couple’s relationship became public in 2023 when Boakye shared glimpses of their time together on social media.

    These moments included cheering Yeboah on at the stadium during his matches for Columbus Crew in the USA, as well as sharing intimate moments before games.

    Boakye’s split from Partey in 2022 made headlines, but she has now found happiness with Yeboah.

  • Andre Ayew named as Ghana’s top scorer in French Ligue 1 this season

    Andre Ayew named as Ghana’s top scorer in French Ligue 1 this season

    Ghana’s captain, Andre Ayew, has emerged as the leading scorer for Ghana in the French Ligue 1 this season, notching his fifth goal in the campaign over the weekend.

    Despite joining Le Havre only in November 2023, the 35-year-old achieved this milestone in just 17 games.

    Ernest Nuamah is the only other Ghanaian player to find the net in the French league this season, tallying three goals for Olympique Lyonnais.

    Ayew’s latest goal came in Le Havre’s 3-1 win over Strasbourg in Ligue 1 on Saturday, where he played the full 90 minutes.

    Yassine Kechta opened the scoring for Le Havre in the 24th minute, followed by another goal from Kechta in the 65th minute.

    Despite a late goal from Strasbourg’s Frédéric Guilbert in the 86th minute, Ayew sealed the victory with a stunning left-footed strike in stoppage time, assisted by Samuel Grandsir.

  • Mbappe rolls eyes, storms out of interview after question about Real Madrid-Bayern clash was asked

    Mbappe rolls eyes, storms out of interview after question about Real Madrid-Bayern clash was asked

    Kylian Mbappe abruptly ended an interview following Paris Saint-Germain’s defeat to Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League semi-final.

    After PSG’s 2-0 aggregate loss on Tuesday, Mbappe was questioned about his potential support for Real Madrid in their upcoming semi-final against Bayern Munich.

    The 25-year-old, who is rumoured to be moving to Madrid, reacted by rolling his eyes and promptly exiting the mixed zone.

    This defeat likely marks Mbappe’s final Champions League appearance for PSG, as their quest for European glory once again fell short.

    While PSG’s focus now shifts to Ligue 1 matches against Toulouse and Nice, the Champions League final will see Dortmund face either Madrid or Bayern at Wembley on June 1.

  • This is to encourage others – Neymar’s message after giving food relief to Brazil after floods

    This is to encourage others – Neymar’s message after giving food relief to Brazil after floods

    Al-Hilal star Neymar has stepped forward with an act of generosity amid the widespread flooding in Brazil caused by heavy rainfall.

    Reports indicate that nearly 85 people have lost their lives, and close to 150,000 have been displaced from their homes. In response to this crisis, Neymar provided food relief to the flood-affected people of Brazil.

    His gesture comes at a time of great distress, with the footballer also sharing a message to encourage more people to donate.

    The 32-year-old shared an image of an aircraft that carried food relief to Brazil as he wrote in the caption, “I don’t like and don’t like to post everything I do or help, because who does it .. do it from the heart, not from the commitment.

    So, this post is to encourage more people to help. I’d like to thank the pilots of my aircraft and everyone involved. I’m here from afar, praying that everything goes back to normal… My father is taking care of me and giving all the help possible.”

  • Limited voter registration: Ex- EC HQ sees delay in registration process over to faulty machines

    Limited voter registration: Ex- EC HQ sees delay in registration process over to faulty machines

    Registration of first-time voters has yet to commence at the former head office of the Electoral Commission (EC) at North Ridge in the Korley Klottey constituency due to technical difficulties.

    This centre caters to Korle Klottey and other constituencies as part of the ongoing limited voter registration exercise.

    Prospective voters are urging the EC to swiftly resolve all issues hindering the start of registration.

    As of 11:30 am on Monday, no prospective voters had been registered due to concerns about faulty machines and network issues.

    The 21-day exercise, which aims to register over half a million voters nationwide, began on May 7 and will conclude on May 28, 2024.

    Speaking to Citi News, a 21-year-old nursing mother who arrived at the centre at 8 am expressed frustration with the process and appealed to the EC to promptly address the challenges.

    “I came here like 8 a.m., and the machine too is not working and they said they were bringing a new machine to do it for us and what they are doing here is not good and I feel so bad. We want them to come and do the registration for us.”

    Efforts to obtain comments from officials of the Electoral Commission regarding the delay were unsuccessful.

  • Police officer kills himself with a service AK47

    Police officer kills himself with a service AK47

    A police officer, Lance Corporal Francis Adusei, reportedly shot himself with a service rifle at his residence in Atomic Police Barracks, Kwabenya.

    The incident took place on Monday, May 6, 2024, around 8:45 am, according to a police situational report obtained by MyNewsGh.com.

    Neighbours heard a gunshot coming from Block 3, Room No. 10B, and rushed to the scene.

    They discovered that Lance Corporal Adusei had shot himself with an AK47 assault rifle, which was found on the bed.

    Bloodstains were found on the bedspread and floor, and an empty shell and a round of AK47 ammunition were found in his bedroom.

    The door was locked from the inside.

    Adusei was taken to the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission Hospital for medical attention and later transferred to the emergency ward at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital.

    Despite efforts to stabilise him, he passed away while receiving treatment.

    His body has been deposited at the Police Hospital mortuary pending an autopsy.

  • BoG refutes claims regarding the implementation of a 1% cybersecurity levy

    BoG refutes claims regarding the implementation of a 1% cybersecurity levy

    Bank of Ghana (BoG) refutes rumours about a one percent cybersecurity levy on banking transactions.

    Reports circulating on social media suggested that the Central Bank intended to impose this levy in response to rising cybersecurity threats.

    However, in a statement posted on Tuesday, the BoG dismissed these claims as untrue.

    The Central Bank urged the public to disregard such reports.

  • Mahama will destroy my works, don’t vote for him – Akufo-Addo pleads with Ghanaians

    Mahama will destroy my works, don’t vote for him – Akufo-Addo pleads with Ghanaians

    President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has urged Ghanaians to reject former President John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), in the upcoming 2024 general elections.

    He expressed his lack of confidence in Mr. Mahama’s ability to develop the country during a speech at a mini rally in Doboro, Greater Accra region.

    This address followed his visit to the premises of Blue Skies Limited. Additionally, he encouraged those who have not yet registered for the electoral roll to participate in the Limited Voter registration exercise.

    “The registration has started, I urge all persons yet to register to do so, Your vote is Your power.

    “I can’t hand over to someone I defeated twice and who is not happy with everything I do, he will destroy the work that I have done.

    “Vote for Dr Bamwua, I have worked with him for the past seven and a half years, I have confidence in him, I know he can continue the good work,” he said.

  • Foreign companies checking out; an opportunity for local businesses – Yankah

    Founder of the Pan African Heritage Museum (PAHM), Kojo Yankah, has urged for the backing of local businesses following the departure of expatriate companies from Ghana.

    He sees the withdrawal of foreign firms as a chance for indigenous entrepreneurs to thrive.

    “Foreign companies leaving Ghana? An opportunity for Local Entrepreneurs! Let’s support local entrepreneurship,” the Founder of the African University College of Communications (AUCC) wrote on his Facebook page.

    The French bank Société Générale has announced its decision to withdraw from Ghana after nearly two decades of operation.

    The bank has enlisted investment bank Lazard to seek potential buyers for its operations, not only in Ghana but also in Cameroon and Tunisia. There are indications that Absa Bank is considering acquiring these subsidiaries, according to sources.

    The exit of European banks, including Société Générale, from Africa is primarily due to the high cost-to-income ratio.

    Economist Professor John Gatsi has voiced concerns about the departure of multinational companies from the Ghanaian economy.

    The Dean of the University of Cape Coast School of Business highlighted the increasing cost of doing business and the depreciation of the Cedi as unfavourable conditions for businesses.

    Prof. Gatsi emphasised that this trend should be a concern for all Ghanaians, as the departure of such companies often results in job losses.

    “The entry of international companies into the country was received with gladness because of the positive effect on employment, revenue generation and also because it signalled to other companies a favourable business environment.

    “The recent exit or planned exit from Ghana by multinational companies must be a worry for all Ghanaians. The environment is hostile and unsupportive of businesses.

    “I thought we had a minister in charge of business development? What of the environment? I thought we had a minister in charge of industry. Let us be serious. I thought the government should be telling’s what is going on,” he wrote in a post on Facebook on Saturday.

  • Chelsea finally decides on future of Armando Broja

    Chelsea finally decides on future of Armando Broja

    Chelsea is preparing to part ways with Armando Broja permanently in the upcoming summer transfer window.

    The Albanian striker, currently on loan at Fulham, will return to Stamford Bridge at the season’s end, after which the Blues will explore the option of selling him permanently.

    Despite an underwhelming loan spell at Craven Cottage, where he has played only 58 minutes since February, Broja has attracted interest from various clubs in Europe and the Premier League.

    Additionally, Chelsea plans to offload Romelu Lukaku permanently in the summer following his loan spell at AS Roma, with the striker linked to a move to the Saudi Pro League.

    Meanwhile, Mauricio Pochettino’s side aims for a third consecutive win as they face Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Saturday.

  • Barcelona interested in Greenwood; Man Utd open for sale talks – Reports

    Barcelona interested in Greenwood; Man Utd open for sale talks – Reports

    Man Utd is reportedly open to selling Mason Greenwood if they receive a suitable offer, according to Getafe’s president, who also revealed Barcelona’s interest in the player.

    Greenwood joined Getafe on loan in September 2023 and has performed well in La Liga, scoring eight goals and providing six assists.

    With no apparent route back to Old Trafford for the 22-year-old, a decision on his future needs to be made. Several clubs, including Juventus, have been linked with a move for Greenwood.


    Getafe have made no secret of the fact that they would like to keep Greenwood, if United were to trigger an extension in his contract through to 2026, but club president Angel Torres has told Radio Marca of where the Red Devils stand at present:

    “If it depends on the parents and the club, I think he will continue another year. Manchester’s idea is to sell if there is a good offer, we will have to wait. I think he will stay.”

    Atletico Madrid and Barcelona are said to be keen on keeping Greenwood in Spain if a permanent deal is done, with Torres adding on his conversations with rivals in the capital and over in Catalunya: “No one from Atleti has asked me about Greenwood. I spoke with Miguel Angel (Gil), but about other things.

    The only one who asked me in that sense about the player was Joan Laporta, but first you have to sell to sign—that is the problem of Spanish football.”

    Getafe has four remaining games this season, and Greenwood is expected to play a key role in them. Meanwhile, Manchester United is already planning for the summer, with a potential managerial change and significant transfer activity on the horizon.

  • Diego Costa rescue 100 people from devastating floods in Brazil with his jeep

    Diego Costa rescue 100 people from devastating floods in Brazil with his jeep

    Diego Costa demonstrated extraordinary courage and selflessness when he sprang into action to rescue around 100 people from devastating floods in Brazil.

    While returning home from Gremio training, the former Chelsea striker utilized his jeep and a jet ski to assist in transporting flood-affected individuals to safety.

    The floods, which have caused significant damage in the region of Rio Grande do Sul, have claimed numerous lives and left hundreds injured and missing.

    Upon encountering a group of people from Eldorado do Sul in need of help, Costa wasted no time mobilizing his resources for the rescue operation.

    He also enlisted the support of four friends who provided additional jet skis to augment the efforts. Videos circulating on social media captured Costa navigating flooded roads, and thanks to the collective efforts, approximately 100 individuals were successfully evacuated to safety.

    As per the Daily Mail, an eyewitness said: “What Diego did today, I had never seen before. He only arrived [at Gremio] a few months ago, but he left his truck in the water and took his jetski and those of his friends.”

    Diego Costa demonstrated extraordinary courage and selflessness when he sprang into action to rescue around 100 people from devastating floods in Brazil.

    While returning home from Gremio training, the former Chelsea striker utilized his jeep and a jet ski to assist in transporting flood-affected individuals to safety.

    The floods, which have caused significant damage in the region of Rio Grande do Sul, have claimed numerous lives and left hundreds injured and missing.

    Upon encountering a group of people from Eldorado do Sul in need of help, Costa wasted no time mobilizing his resources for the rescue operation.

    He also enlisted the support of four friends who provided additional jet skis to augment the efforts. Videos circulating on social media captured Costa navigating flooded roads, and thanks to the collective efforts, approximately 100 individuals were successfully evacuated to safety.

  • Mourinho calm now, Roma’s dismissal surprised him – Javier Zanetti

    Mourinho calm now, Roma’s dismissal surprised him – Javier Zanetti

    Javier Zanetti, Inter’s vice president, recently disclosed that Jose Mourinho’s dismissal from Roma came as a surprise to the Portuguese manager himself.

    Zanetti, who shares a close relationship with Mourinho dating back to their successful stint at Inter Milan, expressed sympathy for his former coach.

    Mourinho and Zanetti enjoyed considerable success during their time at Inter, notably winning the treble in the 2009–10 season, which included a memorable victory over Barcelona in the Champions League.

    However, Mourinho’s return to Italy with Roma did not meet expectations.

    Despite securing Europa Conference League triumph, a disappointing start to the 2023–24 campaign led to his departure from the club after two and a half seasons at the helm of Stadio Olimpico.

    When Zanetti was asked how Mourinho is dealing with this phase away from the pitch, Zanetti told DAZN: “Now he’s calm. I feel sorry for him because I know how much he cares for his teams. He didn’t expect to be sent away like this… De Rossi is doing a great job anyway.”

    Reports suggest that Mourinho is keen on a comeback to Manchester United, eyeing the managerial position currently held by Erik ten Hag.

    However, it appears unlikely that INEOS, the club’s owners, would entertain his return, as they have already begun considering alternatives. Among the potential candidates is Thomas Tuchel, the current manager of Bayern Munich.

    While Mourinho may be eager to return to management in the summer, it seems he might have to look beyond Europe for his next opportunity.

    Saudi Arabian second-tier club Al-Qadsiah is reportedly interested in securing his services. With the Saudi side on the brink of promotion to the top flight, they view Mourinho as the ideal candidate to lead their ambitious project.

  • Toothpaste now a preferred aphrodisiac among Ghanaian women; medics warn associated dangers

    Toothpaste now a preferred aphrodisiac among Ghanaian women; medics warn associated dangers

    A concerning trend has emerged in Ghana, where some women are resorting to using white toothpaste as both an aphrodisiac and a vaginal tightening agent, despite medical experts’ warnings about the associated risks.

    This practice has become popular among vendors of aphrodisiacs and waist beads in the Accra Central Market.

    They promote the application of white toothpaste to the vagina, advising people to wash it off shortly before sexual activity to purportedly enhance the sexual experience.


    Waist bead vendor Obaa Aku confidently explained that white toothpaste was a better option than lemons as a cleanser for the armpit, beneath the breast, ears, thighs and the anal region.

    She believed that many women do not wash the anal area properly, and applying toothpaste and washing it after five minutes would help them feel clean.

    Another vendor, Sister Ataa, said she was 52 years old but still enjoyed having sex. So, she was always on the lookout for new ways to spice up her sex life and found the toothpaste sensation pleasurable.

    In response to this trend, Dr. Promise E. Sefogah, an obstetrician-gynaecologist at the Shape Healthcare Specialist Medical Centre in Accra, expressed concern about the use of white toothpaste as an aphrodisiac and vaginal tightener.

    He warned that such practices could increase the risk of infertility and cause vaginal infections by disrupting the natural balance of the vaginal area.

    Dr. Sefogah confirmed that while the sensation from toothpaste is not new to Ghanaian women, it has been an age-old practice observed in other parts of the world as well.

    “This practice has been an old practice even in other parts of the world, despite the dangers associated with the practice. Some recent research stated that about 30 per cent of women were using toothpaste to douche and so this is not only new in Accra,” he added.

    He noted that many women not only use toothpaste but also perfume, antiseptics or yoghurt, disturbing the acidic nature of their private parts.

    Dr Sefogah emphasised the potential risks and adverse effects of using toothpaste and other items, citing possible irritation, disturbance in the acidic base balance of the vagina and the development of infections that could lead to infertility and ectopic pregnancy.

    He explained that a disturbance in the acidic base balance of the vagina would contribute to an overgrowth of bacteria in that region, leading to infections. “These infections could enter the cervix and then the womb, potentially damaging the tubes and leading to infertility,” he added.

    However, some vendors of toothpaste said they were not aware of the practice, stating that all they knew was that toothpaste was used to clean teeth and enrich dental hygiene. Those who knew of it mentioned a particular brand of toothpaste as one of the main products used for douching.

  • Sweets! – Beautiful Otumfuo’s wife recounts how she met Asantehene

    Sweets! – Beautiful Otumfuo’s wife recounts how she met Asantehene

    Wife of the Otumfou Osei Tutu II, Lady Julia, has shared the story of how they met twenty-two years ago.

    She shared that their first encounter took place when she was serving as the legal and corporate officer at Ecobank, and was assigned the responsibility of delivering the vote of thanks at the inauguration of the bank’s first branch.

    “Otumfuo and I first met when I came to Kumasi as the legal and cooperate officer of Ecobank Ghana and I was asked to give the vote of thanks for the opening of the first branch,” Lady Julia began the tale of her love story during the thanksgiving service at St. Cyprian’s Anglican Cathedral in Fante New Town, Kumasi, in commemoration of his 74th birthday. 

    According to her, Otumfuo invited her over for a royal dinner that evening after the event.

    That was after he had strived to find out everything he needed to know about her.

    She jokingly teased her husband about how he refused to leave the event even when it was raining. Efforts by his courtiers to get him home proved futile as he waited to round up information about his future ‘Queen Julia’.

    “He tells me he was mesmerised. But at the end of the ceremony, even though it had started to rain, he refused to leave, despite the prompting of his courtiers. He made sure he found out about who I was and how to get in touch with me before leaving the event ground.

    The evening, I was summoned by my managing director, the late John Akah, to dinner at Otumfuo’s residence. Little did I know that I was auditioning for the role of a lifetime. And here we are, 22 wonderful years later, with many beautiful children , grandchildren, nieces, nephews and an amazing extended family together, including Nananom and Nana Hemaa,” she added.

    Addressing her husband romantically, she said, “Sweets, this year together has been truly exceptional and I continue to pinch myself daily to remind myself that this life is not a dream but indeed the wonderful life you promised me when we first met.

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  • Chaos erupts between NPP-NDC during voter registration in Awutu Senya West

    Chaos erupts between NPP-NDC during voter registration in Awutu Senya West

    Tensions have escalated among supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Awutu Senya West during the ongoing voter registration exercise.

    Confusion arose as both parties sought to prioritise the registration of their members.

    Adom News correspondent Kofi Adjei reported that a queue system was established to facilitate the process.

    Allegedly, NPP executives attempted to ensure their members were registered first, citing their early arrival.

    However, the NDC resisted, leading to heated confrontations.

    Police officers deployed to the registration centre intervened to restore order.

  • NPP plotting to transfer Ghana’s natural gas resources to a private company – Minority

    NPP plotting to transfer Ghana’s natural gas resources to a private company – Minority

    Minority in Parliament alleges that there’s a plan underway to transfer control of Ghana’s natural gas reserves to a private entity.

    According to John Jinapor, the Minority Spokesperson on Mines and Energy, the original deal involved a foreign company, but to circumvent the need for parliamentary approval, a local entity has been established in Ghana to proceed with the agreement.

    Jinapor criticises the lack of transparency surrounding the contract, labelling it as corrupt. He highlights concerns that the government is attempting to evade parliamentary scrutiny by resorting to such tactics.

    He explains that whilst one of the factions in government is “supporting Intel Logistics Bureau, another faction is supporting Genser for the same resources.”

    “This has the potential to lead to serious judgement debt against the state,” he cautioned.

    Describing the contract as “illegitimate, illegal, opaque, and clandestine,” the Yapei Kusawgu lawmaker likened it to an existing agreement he deems a “rip-off,” where “Genser is paying US$1.70 for gas that should be sold around US$6.00.”

    The former Deputy Minister of Energy further alleged that some high-ranking government officials are exerting pressure on the Chief Executive of Ghana Gas to approve certain contracts.

    He sent a word of caution to government and the companies involved to advise themselves since the next NDC administration will not countenance any such arrangements.

    “We in the minority wish to send a caution and let me make it clear that we are aware that that unimpeachable information indicates that some high-ranking officials in government are pressuring the Chief Executive of the Ghana Gas Company to sign some of these dubious-contracts.

    “Let me make it clear without equivocation that the next John Mahama administration will not be bound by illegal contracts. In as much as we respect the sanctity of contracts, we will not honour illegitimate, illegal, opaque, clandestine contracts that go against the Republic of Ghana,” he cautioned

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  • Pogba blaes failed doping test to pills from US Wellness Company linked to celebrity health guru

    Allegations have emerged suggesting that Paul Pogba was provided with pills that led to his failed drug test and subsequent four-year ban by a “health guru” associated with Kendall Jenner.

    The French football star tested positive for DHEA, a prohibited substance known for boosting testosterone, after a match for Juventus in the 2023–24 season.

    He is currently appealing this suspension through the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

    Reportedly, the pills in question were supplied by a United States-based wellness company called 10X Health Systems. Gary Brecka and Carrie Carda, affiliated with this company, are at the centre of the controversy.

    The label of at least one pill bottle linked to Pogba bears the company’s name.

    Photographic evidence supports Pogba’s claims that he took the pills as part of a prescribed regimen to address specific health deficiencies.

    Carda administered the pills following Pogba’s consultation with Brecka, while also prescribing other medications.

    Brecka, known as a “celebrity health guru,” has been pictured with notable figures like David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo.

    He has also worked with various high-profile clients, including NFL and UFC athletes, Kendall Jenner, and music mogul P. Diddy.

  • Sancho given the opportunity to decide playtime in Dortmund-PSG clash – Coach confirms

    Borussia Dortmund coach Edin Terzic admitted Monday he did not know if Jadon Sancho (24) might remain with the club beyond the end of this season but called on the England winger to once again play a starring role against Paris Saint-Germain.
    Sancho was outstanding as Dortmund beat PSG 1-0 at home in last week’s Champions League semi-final first leg, setting them up nicely for Tuesday’s return match in the French capital.

    “We have talked about the short-term future. This is tomorrow, with a very important game, maybe also the biggest game in his career so far,” Terzic told reporters at the Parc des Princes on the eve of the match when asked if discussions had been had with Sancho.

    Borussia Dortmund coach Edin Terzic acknowledged uncertainty regarding Jadon Sancho’s future at the club beyond this season but emphasised the importance of the England winger’s performance in the upcoming Champions League semi-final second leg against Paris Saint-Germain.

    Sancho played a pivotal role in Dortmund’s 1-0 victory in the first leg, and Terzic urged him to replicate his stellar performance in the crucial match in Paris.

    “We are really happy with him. From all sides, we are happy to have him in our team. I think you can feel that he is happy to be with us,” Terzic added.

    “We don’t know how long the story will continue. This is part of the deal: he is not our player as of July 1st, but until then, we are going to make this time as special as possible.

    “We are really feeling that he is in a good way. I think that big games are decided by big players and tomorrow he will have the opportunity to decide it.”

    After returning to Dortmund on loan from Manchester United in January until the season’s end, the 24-year-old’s future remains uncertain. Dortmund’s sporting director, Sebastien Kehl, expressed their determination to retain him at the club, where he previously excelled for four years before his transfer to United in 2021.

    “What we did last week might not be enough this week so we still need to improve,” warned Terzic, whose side hold the advantage thanks to Niclas Fullkrug’s strike in the first leg.

    “What we didn’t like last week was that we had four players defending against Kylian Mbappe. We also know they will do better tomorrow, so we need to find the balance that we didn’t really have last week.

    “If we have come this far we want to do better still and go all the way to win the title.”

    ‘Big dream’
    Terzic was also asked if PSG’s desire to win the Champions League in Mbappe’s last season with the club might prove too powerful for the visitors in Tuesday’s second leg, but dismissed such suggestions.

    “That is their mission, but we also have a big dream and are eager to make it come true,” said the 41-year-old.

  • Ten Hag claims Man Utd missed their plan in Crystal Palace defeat

    Ten Hag claims Man Utd missed their plan in Crystal Palace defeat

    Erik ten Hag, Manchester United’s manager, expressed determination to persevere despite the team’s devastating 4-0 loss to Crystal Palace.

    Ten Hag acknowledged that his players deviated from the game plan, resulting in their 13th Premier League defeat of the season, marking their worst record ever.

    The defeat, coupled with their current eighth position in the league standings, intensified pressure on Ten Hag. However, he affirmed his commitment to the job, asserting that the squad possesses the necessary talent.

    Despite acknowledging his responsibility for the team’s performance, Ten Hag vowed to regroup and prepare for their upcoming match.

    Reflecting on the defeat, Ten Hag admitted it was the lowest point of the season, lamenting the team’s defensive vulnerabilities and lack of cohesion.

    He attributed the loss to individual errors and collective shortcomings, expressing disappointment in their failure to execute the game plan.

    Despite fielding a makeshift defence due to injuries, Ten Hag underscored the team’s lack of resilience and cohesion, leading to their comprehensive defeat.

    Ten Hag also expressed appreciation for the support of the travelling fans and lamented the team’s inability to match their passion on the field. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace’s manager, Oliver Glasner, praised his team’s performance, highlighting their efficiency and adaptability throughout the match.

    He credited their improved second-half performance to tactical adjustments and commended their clinical finishing.

  • We can reach Champions League Finals – Mbappé expresses PSG’s confidence

    We can reach Champions League Finals – Mbappé expresses PSG’s confidence

    Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) star Kylian Mbappé has said his side is still confident they can overturn a 1-0 deficit against Borussia Dortmund in Tuesday’s Champions League semifinal second leg.

    Niclas Füllkrug’s goal gave Dortmund the advantage in the first leg last week, but Mbappé believes PSG has what it takes to come back and reach the final at Wembley on June 1 as they chase a first Champions League title.


    “We’re confident that we’ll come back from that score and reach the final,” Mbappé said at a children’s event with his “Inspired by KM” organisation.

    “There’s a lot of pressure, which is normal because there’s a place in the Champions League final at stake, which is very important. Especially when you consider the club’s record in the competition.

    “We’re aware of the pressure, but the group is extremely calm. We’re confident that we’ll come back from that score and reach the final.

    “I’ve often had the same warning from the children. I’ve heard a lot of ‘You’ve got to win!’ And they’re right, we have to win.

    “In any case, a day like this is good for the development of the man I am. And I’m sure I’ll arrive at the match in a good mood, ready to defend my team’s colours and help us qualify for the final.”

    Coach Luis Enrique shares Mbappé’s confidence, but also called on the 25-year-old to work hard at both ends of the pitch.

    “As we are a team, we ask the attackers to help make sure few balls reach the defence,” Luis Enrique said.

    “We are all a team and everyone plays a part. Even world-class stars have to help defend. That is the only sentence I know in French, ‘on va gagner,’ we are going to win.

    “It is a sentence I like, and I always think my team will win, so that is what I say.”

  • West Ham’s Moyes to exit at the end of the season

    West Ham manager David Moyes will depart from his position by mutual agreement once his contract concludes at the end of the season, the Premier League club announced on Monday.

    Moyes, aged 61, secured West Ham’s first trophy in 43 years during his second tenure as manager by winning the Europa Conference League last season.

    However, mounting pressure on the Scottish coach intensified amid the team’s recent string of poor performances, culminating in a 5-0 loss to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

    “I have really enjoyed working with everyone at West Ham, and I would like to thank the board for giving me the opportunity to manage this great club,” Moyes said in a statement.

    “I have enjoyed four and a half brilliant years at West Ham, and the club is in a stronger position than when I returned back in 2019.

    “When I joined West Ham for a second time, the club was one place above the relegation zone, and it has been a terrific journey to have achieved three consecutive seasons in Europe.

    “I would like to thank all the players for their support, and all the success they have achieved, over the last four and a half years.

    “I wish my eventual successor, the directors, the players, the staff, the fans, and everybody at West Ham, all the very best for the future.”


    Sources have told ESPN that West Ham officials have held talks with Julen Lopetegui over the possibility of him taking over as head coach ahead of next season.

    West Ham’s board confirmed the search for Moyes’ successor is underway and thanked him for his years of service.

    “On behalf of everyone at West Ham United, I would like to offer our sincere thanks and gratitude to David for the contribution he has made to the football club during his time as manager,” joint-chairman David Sullivan said.

    “David has been responsible for a period of great progress and success in our history, and we are extremely grateful for all of his hard work, commitment and dedication to the role.

    “By making this announcement now, it allows David to get the send-off he deserves from the West Ham supporters and for us all to show our appreciation to him at our final home fixture of the season against Luton Town on Saturday.”

    Moyes initially gained recognition as a coach at Preston North End and later during an impressive 11-year tenure at Everton. At Everton, he consistently managed to field competitive teams despite operating on a limited budget.

    Moyes led Everton to a fourth-place finish in the 2004–05 Premier League season, earning him the prestigious League Managers Association (LMA) Manager of the Year award—the second of three LMA awards he would receive in his career.

    His achievements at Everton attracted the attention of legendary Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson, who personally selected Moyes as his successor upon retiring in May 2013.

  • CAS rejects George Afriyie’s appeal against his disqualification from GFA presidential elections

    CAS rejects George Afriyie’s appeal against his disqualification from GFA presidential elections

    Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has rejected George Afriyie’s appeal after he was disqualified from running in the 2023 Ghana Football Association (GFA) presidential election.

    In a statement released on May 6, 2024, CAS provided detailed reasons for dismissing Afriyie’s appeal.

    1. The appeal filed on September 29, 2023 by George Kwasi Afriyie against the decision rendered on September 15, 2023, by the GFA Appeals Committee is dismissed.

    2. The Appealed Decision rendered on September 15, 2023, by the GFA Appeals Committee is confirmed.

    3. The costs of the arbitration, to be determined and served separately to the parties by the CAS Court Office, shall be borne by George Kwasi Afriyie.

    4. George Kwasi Afriyie is ordered to pay the Ghana Football Association a total amount of CHF 1,000 (one thousand Swiss francs) as a contribution towards its legal fees and other expenses incurred in connection with this arbitration.

    5. All other or further motions or prayers for relief are dismissed.

    The former GFA Vice President also announced his satisfaction with the CAS ruling.

    “I have today received the decision of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) regarding my appeal against the decision of the Elections Committee of the Ghana Football Association.

    The CAS, in their decision, has upheld the decision of the Election Committee of the GFA. I take the decision in good faith and express my sincere gratitude to everyone who supported me during this period,” George Afriyie stated.

    Background

    Before the 2023 GFA Elections, George Afriyie was disqualified from participating after his nomination forms were endorsed by an unqualified individual, Jeffrey Asare, who falsely claimed to be a Director at Victory Club Warriors FC.

    Despite appeals to the Elections Committee and subsequent legal actions, the decision stood, as it was deemed that Afriyie’s nomination violated GFA election regulations.

    Afriyie’s attempts to appeal his disqualification at CAS were unsuccessful. Consequently, Kurt Okraku ran unopposed and secured re-election as GFA president on October 5, 2023, at the Rahdach Hotel in Tamale.

  • Kudus set to work with new West Ham coach after David Moyes’ exit

    Kudus set to work with new West Ham coach after David Moyes’ exit

    West Ham United have officially confirmed Julen Lopetegui as their new head coach for the upcoming season, replacing David Moyes.

    Lopetegui, returning to the English Premier League after his stint with Wolverhampton Wanderers, is expected to lead the team from the sidelines at the London Stadium starting in the 2024–2025 season.

    Despite Moyes guiding West Ham to success in the UEFA Europa League and securing European qualifications for three consecutive seasons, criticism over recent team performance prompted the change.

    Lopetegui has an impressive track record, including winning the Europa League title with Sevilla in 2020.

    Ghanaian midfielder Mohammed Kudus, a key player for The Hammers, has attracted attention with his stellar performances, leading all players in completed dribbles across Europe’s top five leagues.

  • Fernandes happy to be here – Ten Hag on midfielder’s alleged exit from club

    Fernandes happy to be here – Ten Hag on midfielder’s alleged exit from club

    Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag (54) has reassured fans by stating that the midfielder (29) is content at the Premier League club and will stay for the upcoming season amid speculation surrounding Bruno Fernandes’ future.

    Fernandes recently mentioned in an interview with DAZN that he would assess his future at United after this year’s European Championship, emphasising that his decision to remain in Manchester would depend on a mutual agreement between him and the club.

    Asked about Fernandes’ comments, Ten Hag told reporters: “That was taken out of context. I know he is Manchester United and I think he is very happy to be here.”

    The Dutch manager said he “definitely” expects Fernandes to see out his contract, which runs until 2026, and highlighted the importance of the Portuguese international as a role model for other players in the team.

    “Taking responsibility is one of the biggest assets top footballers have nowadays to show and to deliver,” Ten Hag added.

    “Bruno is a very good example for many other players. He is a real fighter. Last year when we played Brighton in the (FA Cup) semi-final, he played with an ankle that was so thick. It was unbelievable.

    “He couldn’t run but he was still on the pitch. He is always available, always delivers and always gives energy to the team. Such assets are necessary to be successful.”

    United, who are eighth in the standings, travel to face 14th-placed Crystal Palace in a league clash later on Monday.

  • Too much lamenting, just get to work – Sammy Gyamfi to OSP

    Too much lamenting, just get to work – Sammy Gyamfi to OSP

    National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, has voiced dissatisfaction with Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng regarding the handling of the case involving former Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Abena Dapaah.

    Gyamfi criticised the decision to transfer the case to the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) for investigation, arguing that the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) should have conducted its own inquiry into the money laundering allegations against Cecilia Dapaah.

    In an interview with TV3, Gyamfi questioned the OSP’s choice not to include their findings in the docket presented to EOCO, describing it as a “missing link” in the investigation.

    “He was whining and lamenting too much. You are a creation of law, exercise your powers and you are here singing ‘ankonam’.”

    “Kissi Agyebeng announced that a search was being conducted but he couldn’t make the findings public. In referring Cecilia Dapaah to EOCO, he should have at least added the findings that he made through that search. He even told us he collaborated with the FBI, What were his findings? That is a missing link,” he stated.

    Sammy Gyamfi accused the government of attempting to cover up the truth and avoid a thorough investigation into the allegations against Cecilia Dapaah.

    “There is a grand conspiracy by the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia NPP government to cover up the truths and real facts of this Cecilia Dapaah case. This should be obvious to any objective bystander.”

    “This government led by the President himself has acted in ways that show they are not interested in an investigation at all and you see, if they think that they are helping Madam Cecilia Dapaah in doing so, then they’re mistaken,” the communication officer stated.

    In a letter dated Thursday, April 25, addressed to EOCO, Attorney General (A.G.) Godfred Yeboah Dame stated that there is no justification for EOCO to investigate Cecilia Dapaah.

    The A.G. highlighted that the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) neglected to include their findings from the FBI in the docket submitted to EOCO, following their investigation into the financial transactions involving the former minister.

  • Keep an eye on IMANI before they become talk tanks instead of think tanks – Dr. Serebour Quaicoe

    Keep an eye on IMANI before they become talk tanks instead of think tanks – Dr. Serebour Quaicoe

    Director of Electoral Services at the Electoral Commission (EC), Dr. Serebour Quaicoe, has criticised policy think tank IMANI Africa for its approach to addressing issues concerning state institutions.

    He argued that their tendency to criticise state institutions without providing substantiated information, which ultimately undermines these entities, is a concerning trend that impedes state development.

    Dr. Quaicoe dismissed IMANI Africa’s allegations that the EC auctioned off 10 out of 70,000 devices, labelling such claims as unfounded and advising the public to disregard them.

    Speaking on Newsfile on JoyNews, Dr. Quaicoe cautioned that if IMANI does not exercise caution in its statements, it risks losing its credibility and transitioning into a mere “talk tank” rather than a think tank.

    During the interview, Samson Lardy Anyenini inquired, “IMANI asked the question that you had said that you auctioned only 10 out of over 70,000 devices. Why 10? They also said they had been relying on documents from parliament because you deal with them.”

    Responding to the allegations, Dr. Serebour Quaicoe challenged, “I want to know which document said we had auctioned 10 devices. We should be careful not to destroy institutions in the country without just cause.

    “If you rely on the information on the internet to draw conclusions at the end of the day, you will be exposed… My concern is that I know IMANI to be a think tank. If care is not taken, they will become a talk tank.”

    The Electoral Commission (EC) has come under scrutiny following reports alleging that some of its electoral devices were sold through auction.

  • Pay attention to sustainable strategies over the IMF program – Professor Bokpin to BoG

    Pay attention to sustainable strategies over the IMF program – Professor Bokpin to BoG

    Finance expert at the University of Ghana, Professor Godfred Bokpin, has urged the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to implement medium-to-long-term strategies aimed at sustaining Ghana’s macroeconomic stability and bolstering market confidence.

    These measures, according to him, should go beyond the current US$3 billion loan-support program with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to ensure the long-term stability of the Cedi against the dollar and to keep inflation within a range conducive to economic growth and stability.

    His recommendation comes in light of recent efforts to contain the depreciation of the Cedi against the Dollar and to manage inflation.

    While acknowledging the Central Bank’s role in the country’s economic recovery, Professor Bokpin emphasized that the macroeconomic progress observed thus far is not sufficiently robust.

    Prior to obtaining the IMF loan-support program, Ghana’s inflation rate stood at 54.1 percent in December 2022, decreased to 23.2 percent in December 2023, and then rose to 25.8 percent by March 2024.

    President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo revealed in his February 2024 State of the Nation address that the Cedi had experienced a cumulative depreciation of nine percent between February and December 2023.

    However, Professor Bokpin emphasised the need for the Central Bank to engage in introspection and develop a medium-to-long-term strategy to ensure macroeconomic credibility and trust beyond reliance on an IMF program.

    “The gains made so far are quite fragile, so we must work hard to consolidate them beyond the expiration of the IMF programme by being disciplined and efficient with our expenditures as we’re in an election year,” he recommended.

    Prof. Bokpin also called for structural reforms that would guarantee the independence of the Central Bank, citing cases where the Bank opposed some government decisions yet had to succumb to government pressure.

    “From the COVID-19 pandemic era, the pronouncement of the Governor showed signals to the market that he was not happy with the way the fiscal side was intruding into the monetary side of the economy, but he succumbed to that political cannibalization,” he said.

    He also stated that the Central Bank expressed a strong disapproval of the haircut under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) and fought against it during the 2023 spring meetings.

    Nonetheless, the Bank had no choice but to sacrifice its balance sheet, leading to the BoG suffering a 50 percent haircut on the government’s debt, something the Bank said it did “to save the economy from collapsing.”.

    “The Central Bank must be bold in saying that the fiscal side is messing us up; when they admit and speak truth to power, without fearing that they’ll be fired, this country will begin to have a turn for good,” Prof. Bokpin said.

  • EOCO to return docket ‘wrongly’ accusing Cecilia Dapaah of money laundering back to OSP

    EOCO to return docket ‘wrongly’ accusing Cecilia Dapaah of money laundering back to OSP

    Executive Director of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), Maame Yaa Tiwa Addo-Danquah, has announced that her office will be returning the dossier it received from the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) concerning the investigation into former Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Dapaah, for money laundering.

    Addressing the media at the 14th Commonwealth Regional Conference of Heads of Anti-corruption Agencies in Africa, Tiwa Addo-Danquah explained that EOCO could not proceed with the investigation as there was insufficient evidence to pursue.

    She expressed concerns that continuing the investigation would amount to a futile effort, suggesting that her office would be engaging in a fruitless pursuit.

    Furthermore, Tiwa Addo-Danquah emphasized the importance of state institutions being transparent and forthright with the public, particularly when their investigations yield no substantial findings.

    “If you read the Attorney-General’s advice, whatever we would have done has already been directed at the Police CID. And as he (the Attorney General) said this morning, when you investigate a case and do not find anything, we should be bold enough to come and tell the public that for this case, even though I suspected this at the outset, that wasn’t what came out; we should be bold with the Ghanaian.

    “So, we cannot continue to fish when you don’t even know what you are looking for. You just go about looking for something that you know you are not even sure of,” she is quoted to have said.

    The EOCO boss added, “So, what I am going to do is that, with the Attorney-General’s advice, I will send the docket that we received from the OSP back to him, confirming that there is nothing in it.”

    The OSP closed its case against the former minister and her husband, who were accused of corruption and corruption-related offences after two of their housekeepers allegedly stole $1 million and €300,000 in cash, along with other valuable items from their residence in Abelemkpe.

    The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, concluded that his office lacked the authority to prosecute or take further action against the former minister and referred the case to EOCO. The referral was based on the suspicion that the large sums of money found at Cecilia Dapaah’s residence and bank accounts could be the proceeds of a money laundering and structuring scheme.

    The Attorney General, Godfred Dame, in advice to the EOCO boss on how to proceed with Cecilia Dapaah’s case, said, “The OSP’s referral to EOCO for investigations to be conducted into money laundering is without basis.”

    He also said that there was no evidence of corruption or procurement breaches against the former minister and her husband, Daniel Osei Kufuor.

    “A study of the docket from the OSP and the report by your office indicates that: a. investigations by the OSP did not establish any evidence of corruption, corruption-related offences, or procurement breaches against the suspects; b.

    the OSP has returned money and other properties retrieved from the suspects in the course of their investigations to them, and the suspects have been accordingly discharged by the OSP,” parts of a letter Dame wrote to Tiwa Addo-Danquah, which was sighted reads.

  • “It is for protection” – Kofi Aduonum explains why he always walks behind his wife Afua Asantewaa

    “It is for protection” – Kofi Aduonum explains why he always walks behind his wife Afua Asantewaa

    The husband of Afua Asantewaa, Kofi Aduonum, has finally broken silence over attacks on his frequent presence around his wife.

    Efua, known for her attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the longest singing marathon, gained popularity after her attempt.

    One of the highlights about her was her husband’s presence at almost all events and programmes she attended,, including interviews, among others.

    Afua Asantewaa Owusu Aduounum
    Afua Asantewaa’s husband (L and R), Afua Asantewaa (middle)

    Some Ghanaians expressed concerns about him being frequently present with her, with others questioning if he was jobless or had nothing to do but hang around his ‘celebrity wife’.

    But Kofi has explained his actions during an interview with Emelia Brobey on her Okukuseku Show on YouTube on May 6, 2024.

    “One thing we also heard was that I am always following her, but my point is, what if I go ahead of her and someone hurts her from behind? You have to offer protection as a man. That is why they sleep behind us, even on our beds so that we can block any danger from them. That doesn’t make me a fool,” he stated.

    According to him, a man walking behind a woman is a sign of protection, making reference to what the scriptures say in 1 Peter 3:7: “And in the same way, you husbands should live with your wives in understanding and honour her as a weaker vessel…”.

    “Bible refers to women as weaker vessels; why follow a woman and carry load while you walk behind her, flexing your muscles as a man? It is pointless. In my opinion, I see nothing wrong with helping my wife.

    So those who feel they are gentlemen and others…well” he said.

    Unbeknownst to many, before her wife came into the limelight, they had always been going places and doing things together before she gained such popularity.

    A man’s proof of his love for his wife is in how much he supports her, Kofi Aduonum added.

  • Union Berlin fires Bjelica appoints Grote as interim manager

    Union Berlin fires Bjelica appoints Grote as interim manager

    Union Berlin has relieved Croatian manager Nenad Bjelica (52) of his duties and appointed Marco Grote (51) as the interim coach, the Bundesliga club announced on Monday.

    The decision comes after a winless streak that has left the team just one point above the relegation zone.

    Bjelica was appointed as the replacement for Urs Fischer in November last year, when the team was languishing in 17th place.

    Despite their efforts, Union Berlin has slipped to 15th in the standings after suffering four defeats in their last five matches, with only two games remaining in the season.

    Grote, who previously served as a youth coach for the club’s Under-19s, had also stepped in as interim coach for Union Berlin back in November.

    “I’m looking forward to the task and am convinced that we’ll manage to avoid relegation. I know our team well and know that if we join forces, we are capable of picking up the necessary points,” Grote said in a statement.

    Union announced that assistant coach Marie-Louise Eta, the Bundesliga’s first female coach, will retain her role.

    The team’s next fixture is against fellow relegation-threatened side FC Koln on Saturday, followed by their final match of the campaign at home against seventh-placed Freiburg on May 18th.

  • Man Utd’s Maguire in a race to regain fitness ahead of the FA Cup final

    Man Utd’s Maguire in a race to regain fitness ahead of the FA Cup final

    Manchester United’s Harry Maguire has been sidelined for the remainder of the Premier League season due to injury.

    The defender sustained a muscle problem during training, ruling him out of the team’s final four league matches against Crystal Palace, Arsenal, Newcastle United, and Brighton.

    Despite this setback, Maguire remains optimistic about his availability for the FA Cup final against Manchester City on May 25.

    Additionally, he hopes to be fully fit for England’s campaign at the upcoming European Championship, which kicks off against Serbia on June 16.

    Maguire’s absence adds to the defensive woes of manager Erik ten Hag, who is already missing Lisandro Martínez, Victor Lindelöf, Raphaël Varane, and Willy Kambwala.

    Jonny Evans, who has been out for nearly two months due to injury, has returned to training ahead of the match against Crystal Palace.

    With several central defenders unavailable, Ten Hag has deployed midfielder Casemiro in the center-back position in recent games.

    Despite being out of contention for next season’s Champions League, United remains eager to secure points to ensure qualification for European competitions.

    However, recent wins for Newcastle and Chelsea have left United in eighth place in the Premier League table, jeopardizing their chances of qualifying for the Europa League or Europa Conference League.

    The FA Cup remains United’s avenue to Europa League qualification, with victory in the tournament securing their spot.

  • Ten Hag refutes Mourinho’s assertion that he has more backing at club than he did

    Ten Hag refutes Mourinho’s assertion that he has more backing at club than he did

    Erik ten Hag responded to remarks made by Jose Mourinho regarding the level of support he receives at Manchester United compared to Mourinho’s tenure at the club.

    Mourinho implied that Ten Hag has been afforded more backing in the transfer market than he had during his 2½ years at Old Trafford.

    In rebuttal, Ten Hag countered by asserting that Mourinho is the sole manager in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era to have received the players they desired.

    “Apart from Mourinho, the manager didn’t get the players they wanted, and that is what you need,” Ten Hag said in an interview with ESPN Brasil.

    “I am confident we will achieve our goals, but it is a tough competition. It is not a two-horse race anymore.

    “There are seven, eight [teams in the Premier League] who all go for the title, who all have very good squads. So if you want to go to the title, you have to construct that squad.”

    At 54, Ten Hag’s future at United is uncertain after a lacklustre second season in charge. While he still has a year left on his contract, new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has not provided any formal assurances regarding his continuation as manager beyond the summer.

    The former Ajax manager has previously attempted to secure signings like Frenkie de Jong and Harry Kane. However, he believes the club’s focus on recruiting younger players like Rasmus Højlund warrants patience as he works to improve results.

    “You need outstanding players,” Ten Hag said. “Otherwise, you are in a process and you have to be patient. That is where we are now. We went for players who have high potential, and we have to develop them, as individuals and as a team. But you need patience with the process.”

  • Girona awaits approval to participate in the UEFA Champions League due to Man City

    Girona awaits approval to participate in the UEFA Champions League due to Man City

    Girona’s qualification for next season’s Champions League, a historic first in the club’s 94-year existence, faces a hurdle as their partner club, Manchester City, has also secured a spot in the competition, sources disclosed to ESPN.

    Girona secured their Champions League berth with a 4-2 victory over Barcelona, securing second place in LaLiga and guaranteeing a top-four finish this season.

    Being part of the City Football Group (CFG), with CFG owning 47% of Girona and another 35% owned by Marcelo Claure, president of Club Bolivar, presents a potential conflict with UEFA’s multi-club ownership rule outlined in Article 5 of the club competitions regulations.

    Pere Guardiola, brother of City manager Pep Guardiola, serves as the chairman of Girona.

    According to UEFA regulations, if two clubs from the same ownership group qualify for the same competition, the spot goes to the team finishing higher in their domestic league.

    If they finish equally, the team with the higher club coefficient (in this case, City) earns qualification.

    As City is poised to secure the Premier League runner-up spot with just two points needed, they will claim the CFG’s Champions League spot ahead of Girona.

    While it’s improbable for Girona to be relegated to the Europa League to avoid clashing with City, the Spanish club must assert its independence from Manchester City at a UEFA Club Financial Control Body (CFCB) hearing this summer to receive clearance for Champions League participation.

    Similar situations have arisen before, with RB Leipzig and FC Salzburg, both under the Red Bull Group, being cleared to participate in the Champions League together. UEFA has previously accepted clubs with shared ownership into its competitions, as seen with Aston Villa and Vitoria, Brighton and Union Saint-Gilloise, and AC Milan and Toulouse.

    In a related development, Manchester United and Nice, both owned or partially controlled by Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s INEOS Group, will also undergo a CFCB hearing if they qualify for European competition. While Nice holds a Europa League spot in Ligue 1, United could still qualify for Europe through the league or by winning the FA Cup Final against Manchester City on May 25th.

  • Netizens slam Gabby Otchere for expressing desire to be free from political tags as a businessman

    Netizens slam Gabby Otchere for expressing desire to be free from political tags as a businessman

    Leading member of the incumbent New Patriotic Party (NPP) government, Gabby Otchere-Darko, has expressed his desire to see Ghana reach a future where businesspeople are not categorized or labeled based on their political affiliations.

    He wishes for a scenario where individuals involved in business are seen simply as entrepreneurs aiming for success and job creation, without being associated with specific political parties or agendas.

    He shared this in a tweet on May 5, 2024.

    He believes that such labels tarnish and hinder businesses, ultimately stifling growth not only in Africa but also on a broader scale.

    “I yearn for the day when business people will just be business people. And, will not be treated with party political brush. Not NKP business man or DCP business man. They just want their business to succeed and create jobs. The tagging destroys. It stifles growth in Africa” the tweet read.

    In reaction to this, X user @AnnanPerry slammed him over his government’s collapse of some radio stations and banks believed to be affiliated to the opposition NDC.

    Others such as lawyer and lead convenor of ‘FixTheCountry’ movement also said

    Another user pointed out to Gabby the ongoing struggles faced by GN Bank and its CEO, Papa Kwesi Nduom, as they continue to grapple with the fallout from the collapse of their banks and the resulting loss of jobs.

  • 2016 polls: We detonated dynamites to scare NDC supporters in Volta region away – Hopeson Adorye

    2016 polls: We detonated dynamites to scare NDC supporters in Volta region away – Hopeson Adorye

    Former aggrieved member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), now member of Alan’s Movement For Change, Hopeson Adorye, has confessed to a mechanism the ruling government adopted in 2016 to win the 2016 elections.

    Speaking during an appearance on Accra FM’s ‘The Citizen Show’ with Nana Otu Darko on May 6, 2024, the former National Security boss revealed how he singlehandedly recruited five men from the Volta Region with whom he worked to scare eligible voters who were situated right on the borders of Ghana and Togo.

    These five young men worked with him under an oath of secrecy, unbeknownst to the regional executives of Volta.

    In an attempt to deter Voltarians, widely perceived as staunch supporters of the NDC, the former National Security boss directed these men to detonate dynamites along the border. The aim was to intimidate them into fleeing to Togoland, thus preventing them from voting in the elections.

    “There are people who have their houses on the border with their windows directed towards Togo; such people can come and vote during elections.

    I took it upon myself. that we should go and control elections on the border. I picked 5 men and made them take an oath not to tell the regional executives about our plans.

    I only informed Akufo-Addo the fourth time. It didn’t end there; three days before the elections, we went before the buy dynamites and exploded them,” he said.

    Fearing potential danger or threats on election day, these voters flee to Togo in search of refuge.

    “On the day of the election, when they took buses to pick up the voters, they met only chickens, not a single human being, because they had all run into the main cities of Togo.

  • ‘RefCam’ set to be used in Crystal Palace- Man Utd clash

    ‘RefCam’ set to be used in Crystal Palace- Man Utd clash

    Jarred Gillett’s every move will be captured by a “RefCam,” marking the Premier League’s debut of this technology during Monday night’s game between Crystal Palace and Manchester United.

    Gillett will sport a head-mounted device that integrates seamlessly with the standard referee communications system.

    This innovative setup aims to offer viewers the referee’s perspective on decision-making processes and interactions with players throughout the match.


    The video will not be broadcast live but will be used later in the year as part of a show that the Premier League hopes will offer “further insight and education into the demands of officiating in the Premier League.”

    In one of its matches this season between Eintracht Frankfurt and VfL Wolfsburg, the Bundesliga utilised a “RefCam” to offer viewers insights into the referee’s viewpoint and the Video Assistant Referee’s (VAR) role in a 26-minute documentary.

    Before transitioning to English football, Jarred Gillett assumed a similar role five years ago during his last Australian A-League match between Melbourne Victory and Brisbane Roar, garnering widespread acclaim.

    His performance was documented, and pivotal segments highlighting his game management and decision-making were subsequently broadcast.

  • Amorim rejects moves to Liverpool and West Ham, opting to stay with Sporting

    Amorim rejects moves to Liverpool and West Ham, opting to stay with Sporting

    Ruben Amorim reassured Sporting CP fans of his commitment to coaching the club for the upcoming season.

    Despite being linked with Liverpool following Jürgen Klopp’s departure announcement, the Portuguese tactician also engaged in discussions with West Ham last month.

    Speaking after Sporting clinched the Portuguese league title with two games to spare on Sunday, Amorim said, “I stay, I have a contract with Sporting.

    I dedicate it [the league title] to all the Sporting fans. Now we will try to go for a third [domestic] league crown since he took over].”

    Amorim, aged 39, previously expressed uncertainty about his future at Sporting, stating that he couldn’t guarantee his continuation at the club for the next season.

    Leading Sporting since March 2020, he is under contract with the Lisbon-based team until June 2026, with a €20 million ($21 million) release clause applicable for foreign clubs.

    Meanwhile, Sporting CP forward Viktor Gyökeres, despite only being at the club for one season, cannot assure his stay beyond the upcoming summer.

    The Sweden international has garnered interest from both Premier League and La Liga clubs, having scored 27 goals and provided nine assists in 31 league appearances since his €21 million transfer from Coventry City last summer.

    “Stay next season? This is football; it’s normal; I can’t promise anything,” Gyökeres said. “I would like to stay, I really like being here; I wouldn’t mind, but in football, everything happens very quickly and we have to adapt. I can’t make so many predictions; it’s difficult. There are still games left this season; then we’ll see.”

    Gyökeres, 25, under contract with Sporting until June 2028, has a €90 million release clause.