by Silas Boahene | Aug 7, 2024 | Africa, Ghana, Soccer
Hearts of Oak’s PRO, Addo, has confirmed the club’s plans to build a 25,000-seat sports arena, following earlier announcements by Board Chairman Togbe Afede.
The club’s management has been actively working to secure suitable land for this ambitious project. “The club is set to construct a mini stadium in Pobiman to cater to all our friendly matches,” stated Addo. He added, “Moreover, we are committed to erecting a standard stadium for our league fixtures, thereby enabling us to vacate the Accra Sports Stadium for the National Sports Authority (NSA).”
The initial phase of the project involves the construction of a mini stadium in Pobiman, designed specifically for friendly matches. Following this, the club plans to develop a full-scale stadium aimed at hosting league games.
This initiative ensures that Hearts of Oak can consistently utilize their home grounds without the inconvenience of relocating matches to alternative venues due to the unavailability of the Accra Sports Stadium.
Hearts of Oak has already completed the development of its training facilities in Pobiman, which have been instrumental in preparing the team for Ghana Premier League encounters. The forthcoming stadiums are expected to significantly enhance the club’s infrastructure and boost its performance in both domestic and international competitions.
by Silas Boahene | Aug 7, 2024 | Africa, Ghana, International, Soccer
Ghanaian goalkeeper Danlad Ibrahim has arrived in Addis Ababa to finalize his move to Ethiopian Coffee FC.
The former Asante Kotoko shot-stopper will undergo a mandatory medical on Monday before signing a two-year deal with the club.
Ibrahim ended his tenure with the Porcupine Warriors at the end of last season and was initially rumored to be joining rivals Hearts of Oak. However, the goalkeeper, who was part of Ghana’s squad at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, chose to continue his career abroad by joining the Ethiopian club.
He is expected to play a significant role for Ethiopian Coffee FC in the upcoming season as the team aims for the league title.
Ibrahim brings considerable experience, having represented various Ghana national teams in different competitions, including the U20 Africa Cup of Nations in 2021, where the Black Satellites emerged as champions. In the Ghana Premier League, the 21-year-old made 69 appearances for the Kumasi-based club.
by Silas Boahene | Aug 7, 2024 | Africa, Athletics, Europe, Ghana, International
Media Attaché of Team Ghana at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, Benjamin Willie Graham, described sprinter Abdul-Rasheed Saminu’s performance in the Men’s 100 Metres event as a significant morale boost ahead of Ghana’s participation in the 4×100 Metre Relays.
Ghana will compete in the Relay Heats on August 8, with a place in the final and a shot at a medal at stake. The team comprises Benjamin Azamati, Joseph Paul Amoah, Isaac Botsio, and Ibrahim Fuseini.
Leading up to the race, Saminu clocked 10.05 seconds to finish fifth in Heat 3 of the Men’s 100 Metre semifinals, narrowly missing out on the finals.
“Basically, I will say that it’s a morale-boosting performance. I’ve heard Saminu saying that Ghanaians should expect an explosive run from the 4×100 Metres Team,” said Graham.
Graham emphasized that Saminu’s impressive semifinal performance in his debut Olympics is a significant morale boost for the relays. “Coming into this competition, Saminu was the fastest athlete in the Ghanaian team with 10.02 seconds, so he was top-ranked by World Athletics. Now the 4Ă—100 Team is also top-rated, ranked seventh in the world as well.”
by Silas Boahene | Aug 7, 2024 | Africa, Basketball, Ghana, International, USA
After three successful editions in Ghana, the annual Africa Basketball Festival (ABF) is expanding to the United States, with a launch event set for August 17 in Laurel, Maryland.
The Africa Basketball Festival (ABF) combines basketball with fashion shows and music performances, bringing together basketball teams from various countries, fashion brands to showcase their products, and music artists to entertain the audience.
Organizers will unite basketball industry professionals, US fashion brands, enthusiasts, and music industry figures to unveil plans for the US launch and other countries starting in 2025.
The 2024 festival will take place in Accra, Ghana, from October 24-27, featuring teams from 10 countries.
by Silas Boahene | Aug 7, 2024 | Africa, Europe, Ghana, International, Soccer
Black Stars striker Brandon Thomas-Asante has expressed his ambition to play in the English Premier League, stating that his move to Coventry City will help him achieve this goal. He shared these thoughts in an interview with Coventry City media following his debut in a 2-1 loss to German side Werder Bremen ahead of the 2024-2025 season opener against Stoke City on Saturday, August 10.
Thomas-Asante recently signed a four-year deal with Coventry from West Bromwich Albion for an undisclosed fee, having also considered a move to Hull City. After his debut, where he hoped to score, the 25-year-old English-born Ghanaian affirmed that joining Coventry aligns with his Premier League aspirations.
“Goals and excitement. Moments. I love to be expressive and instinctive. I am playing freely which is something the manager will allow me to do. I am super excited. I have always had my eyes on the Premier League. I feel like coming here will put me in that position. That is the task for the team and the club…we are going to make it happen.”
Thomas-Asante made his debut for the Black Stars in June 2024, contributing to a 4-3 win over C.A.R. in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier.
