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Name Your Suspects Or Mind Your Business – Netizens Tell Stonebwoy Over “Pay To Play” Allegation Against GFA In Black Stars World Cup Squad

11/15/2022 11:51 am

Stonebwoy has leveled some bribery allegations against the Ghana Football Association after the final list of players to represent the country in the world cup was announced. Just like many Ghanaians, the renowned Reggae/Dancehall musician believed some names deserved a call-up for the Blackstars but we’re sidelined. He took to Twitter to call out the … Read more

My Biggest Regret Is Refusing A $50,000 Bribe – Retired Ghanaian Referee Cries

04/29/2021 5:39 pm

by Eddie Mensa, Senior Reporter

Mr. Solomon Yamoah, a retired Ghanaian referee, has stated that one of his biggest regrets in life is not accepting a $50,000 bribe from Sierra Leone years ago. Mr. Yamoah disclosed in a conversation on Asempa FM that he was appointed by CAF to officiate an Afcon qualifier between Sierra Leone and Congo. READ ALSO: … Read more

Funny Video- Akrobeto Hilariously Teases Kwasi Nyantaki; Says He Can’t Even Touch His ‘Balls’ When Bathing Else He Will Have Issues With FIFA

11/3/2018 12:55 pm

by Kwame Opoku Gyasi

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Mr. Ousman Alhaji Kwesi Nyantakyi has been handed a lifetime ban from all footballing activities by the football world governing body FIFA’s ethics committee.

The lifetime ban from FIFA handed over to Kwesi Nyantakyi came into being after being caught in ace investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas’ investigative piece or sting operation dubbed ‘Number 12’, which sought to bring to bear the deep-rooted corruption that has been associated with Ghanaian and African football as a whole.

‘Those Whom The Gods Wish To Destroy They First Make Mad’: The Case Of Kwesi Nyantakyi

10/30/2018 8:40 pm

by Chris Osei Kofi

Kwesi Nyantakyi, a Ghanaian banker and a lawyer became president of the Ghana Football Association in December 2005 until he shamefully resigned on 7 June 2018 after he was caught on tape taking a bribe from award-winning undercover journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas in his famous ‘number 12’ expose.

The signs became quiet glaring that his end will soon come after he was caught up on various occasions in one scandal or the other. Kwesi Nyantakyi in his over 13 years of being at the helm of affairs at the GFA was ‘entrapped’ in seven very big scandals.

Former GFA President Kwesi Nyantakyi Sues Investigative Journalist Anas ─ Check Out The Damages He Wants

09/28/2018 1:09 pm

by Chris Osei Kofi

The former president of the Ghana Football Association and FIFA/CAF council member, Kwesi Nyantakyi according to a report sighted by GhanaCelebrities.Com has just sued award-winning investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas and his Tigereye PI team at the apex court of the land.

The former GFA capo who has on various occasions through his many aids stated that the ace investigative journalist trapped him to commit the crime he was caught on tape committing in the popular “Number 12” expose’ has finally walked the talk as he has honoured his word to sue the top journalist.

Fifa Adds 45 More Days Onto Kwesi Nyantakyi's Ban As Initial 90 Day Period Expires

09/5/2018 2:45 pm

by Nii Smiley Byte, Managing Editor

The world football governing body Fifa has extended the 90 day ban handed to former GFA President Kwesi Nyantakyi from all football activities by another 45 days.
Fifa handed the initial three month ban to Nyantakyi following the bombshell Anas ‘Number 12’ report which showed him accepting a ton of cash from investigators and entering into illegal deals.

Fifa Adds 45 More Days Onto Kwesi Nyantakyi’s Ban As Initial 90 Day Period Expires

09/5/2018 2:45 pm

by Nii Smiley Byte, Managing Editor

The world football governing body Fifa has extended the 90 day ban handed to former GFA President Kwesi Nyantakyi from all football activities by another 45 days.

Fifa handed the initial three month ban to Nyantakyi following the bombshell Anas ‘Number 12’ report which showed him accepting a ton of cash from investigators and entering into illegal deals.

Fifa Names Normalization Committee To Run Ghana Football In The Interim Until It's Cleaned Out

08/29/2018 4:56 pm

by Nii Smiley Byte, Managing Editor

The Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) has announced the appointment of a normalization committee to run the Ghana Football Association until a new body of officers are elected.
Fifa’s announcement comes after the government held up their end of the agreement struck in the meeting held earlier this month between a Fifa delegation led by its President Gianni Infantino and a GOG delegation led by Sports Minister Isaac Asiamah.

Ghana Stripped Off AWCON Hosting Rights ─ Full Details Here

08/27/2018 9:30 am

by Chris Osei Kofi

Ghana has been stripped off the right to host the 2018 African Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) after a decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
According to CAF, the venues earmarked for the competition are way behind schedule, hence the decision to strip the hosting rights off Ghana with less than 3 months to the start of the competition.

Coach Kwesi Appiah Drops Ayew Brothers And Asamoah Gyan In Blackstars Squad To Face Kenya

08/22/2018 9:49 am

by Chris Osei Kofi

As the storm that recently hit the Ghana Football Association in the wake of the Anas’ number 12 expose’ gradually settles, the Ghana FA has the authority of FIFA to fulfil its various international duties.
Ghana’s National men’s football team, coach Kwesi Appiah has officially named a 21-man squad for the crucial game against Kenya in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers next month.

(VIDEO) Countryman Songo Awarded With An Honorary Doctorate Degree For His “Fight For Humanity”

08/19/2018 11:21 am

by Chris Osei Kofi

Outspoken sports journalist and host of Adom TV and Asempa FM’s ‘Fire for Fire’ show, Patrick Osei Agyeman popularly known as “Countryman Songo” was awarded an honorary doctorate degree yesterday at a wonderful ceremony in Takoradi.
The multimedia sports journalist who is known for his crusade against the dissolved Ghana Football Association for alleged corrupt dealings was awarded the honorary doctorate degree for his fight for humanity.

(VIDEO) Ghanaian Football Star, Kevin Prince Boateng Releases His First Music Video Under The Stage Name Prin$$

08/18/2018 2:54 pm

by Chris Osei Kofi

Ghanaian footballers have tried some surprising careers after their playing days. Reports of some venturing into selling second-hand clothes and others managing public toilets are quite known.
Ghanaian forward Kevin-Prince Boateng, who is still playing actively has ventured into the world of music and has released his first rap video titled “King”.

LEAKED: Government Of Ghana's Response To FIFA's Ban Threat

08/15/2018 8:33 am

by Chris Osei Kofi

The effects of the aftermath of the Anas’ number 12 expose continues to unfold. After FIFA recently wrote to the Government of Ghana threatening it with a ban, the president Akuffo-Addo led government has through a leaked letter Ghanacelebrities.com intercepted responded to the world’s football governing body.
The Government of Ghana in the leaked letter to respond to threats by world football governing body, FIFA is asking for further engagement in order to resolve the impasse.

God Revealed To Me How Corrupt Ghana Football Association Was — Countryman Songo

07/24/2018 7:30 pm

by Nana Asempa

Ghanaian sports journalist and host of Adom TV’s popular sports show “Fire For Fire”, Patrick Osei Agyemang popularly known as Countryman Songo has disclosed what motivated him to start his fight against corruption in the Ghana Football Association (GFA).
Songo speaking in an interview on Accra-based Hitz FM’s Daybreak Show, he disclosed that God told him there was corruption in the Ghana Football Association which needed to be rooted out.

Accra High Court Extends Injunction Against The GFA And Puts The Registrar Of Companies In Charge Of Its Assets

07/12/2018 12:19 pm

by Nii Smiley Byte, Managing Editor

The Accra High Court has extended for a period the injunction placed on activities of the Ghana Football Association sought by the Attorney General’s Department.
The AG applied for the injunction to be put in place to prevent the FA from making moves whilst the court case seeking to dissolve it had yet to be determined.

Media Tarring Me With Bad Publicity — Says Kwesi Nyantakyi

05/26/2018 8:55 am

by Nii Smiley Byte, Managing Editor

The man who has an entire 73 year old bald President in his pocket, Kwesi Nyantakyi, has come out to decry the negative publicity which has landed on his neck in recent days.
According to Kwesi, the media has showered him with negative publicity in the wake of his bribery scandal.

Ghanaians Will Clap For Countryman Songo After Anas' 'Number 12' Expose' Is Released — Kwame Sefa Kayi

05/18/2018 8:13 am

by Nana Asempa

Ghanaian celebrated journalist and host of Peace FM’s morning show ‘Kokrokoo’, Kwame Sefa Kayi has said sports journalist Countryman Songo will be applauded after Anas Aremeyaw Anas releases his expose’ on Ghana Football Association (GFA).
Sefa Kayi believes that the controversial sports journalist who has been constantly attacking GFA officials because of their corrupt and illegal activities would be understood better after Anas’ piece titled “Number 12” is out.

GFA Officials Aren't Fleeing The Country Because Of Anas, They Are Merely Going On Business Trips – Nyantakyi

05/9/2018 10:25 am

by Ms. Ama Dzidzor, Staff Writer

There is fire on the mountain, and those who adorned themselves with cloaks of straw are running helter-skelter in hopes of avoiding the flames. Ever since it was revealed that the upcoming Anas Arimiyao Anas expose was going to target high ranking members of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), officials all of a sudden have … Read more

GFA Boss, Kwesi Nyantakyi After 'Slapping' Countryman Songo With A Law Suit, Still Not Satisfied Now Telling Multimedia Firms To Sack Him.

05/5/2018 10:22 am

by Nana Asempa

The Boss of Ghana Football Association (GFA) and CAF’s first Vice President, Mr Kwesi Nyantakyi who slapped his arch-rival Patrick Osei Agyemang popularly known as Countryman Songo with a court suit over unsubstantiated claims of corruption against him, ‘now want to kill him once and for all’ by telling multimedia firms to sack and never to employ him.
Kwesi Nyantekyi expressing his views on an Accra based Neat Fm said any multimedia firm that will employ this Multiple Award-winning sports presenter, Countryman Songo will lose more money than they can gain from him and therefore advised media owners to stay away from him because he is a liability.

GFA Vice President George Afiyie Sacked After Declaring His Intention To Suceed His Boss Kwesi Nyantakyi

04/24/2018 4:42 pm

by Nii Smiley Byte, Managing Editor

Vice President of the Ghana Football Association, George Afriyie, has been relieved of his duties at the organization.
Afriyie was sacked following a meeting of the Executive Committee of the GFA, who decided to push him out of his role.

Official Launch Of The 2018 Ghana Premier League Halted By Court Case

02/6/2018 11:34 am

by Nii Smiley Byte, Managing Editor

The official launch of the 2018 Ghana Premier League was supposed to come off Monday, February 5, however, it never happened.
This was due to an injunction placed on the new season by Accra Great Olympics.

'I Can't Be Part Of A System Which Is Not Transparent' — Olele Kingson Threatens To Quit Black Stars Job Over GFA Row

12/12/2017 9:58 am

by Nii Smiley Byte, Managing Editor

Black Stars goalkeepers trainer Richard Kingson has threatened to leave his post if the lack of transparency at the Ghana Football Association is not fixed.
Olele is currently pissed because his football club, Emmanuel FC, currently has a case before the GFA’s Disciplinary Committee involving possible promotion to next year’s Division One league.

I Will Open 'Fire' On All The Critics Of Ebony–Countryman Songo aka 'Fireman'

12/2/2017 10:07 am

by Clement Enoku

At a point when almost everyone has heavily descended on the female dancehall artiste for her provocative style of dressing and performance, outspoken sports journalist known in real life as Patrick Osei Agyemang aka Countryman Songo has taken the bold step to defend the young artiste.
Countryman Songo is the host of Adom TV’s most watched sports show and he is best known for raining ‘fire’ on corrupt officials at the Ghana Football Association–GFA. But this time he has jumped onto the defence of Ebony and warned all critics of the artiste to let her be otherwise he will open fire on them.

Fifa Throws Out Ghana's Appeal Against South African Referee Who Officiated Uganda Game

10/14/2017 7:53 am

by Nii Smiley Byte, Managing Editor

The Ghana Football Association’s appeal against officiating in last week’s world cup qualifier between Ghana and Uganda has been dismissed by Fifa, who say they would take no action.
South African referee Daniel Bennett denied Ghana two clear goals, as well as a stonewall penalty, in the qualifier to deny the Black Stars victory.

GFA Sends Official Protest To Fifa Over South African Referee Who Robbed Ghana Of Victory Against Uganda

10/8/2017 9:26 am

by Nii Smiley Byte, Managing Editor

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has lodged an official protest with the world football governing body Fifa, protesting officiating in Saturday’s 0-0 draw with Uganda in Kampala.
Ghana had a clear penalty brushed off by South African referee Daniel Bennet in the game, before a completely disgraceful decision to disallow a last minute goal for offside when it was clearly onside.

Sulley Muntari Blasts GFA Spokesperson Ibrahim Sannie Daara – Asks ‘Have You Lost Your Mind?’

06/8/2017 8:05 am

by Nii Smiley Byte, Managing Editor

Former Black Stars midfielder Sulley Ali Muntari completely tore into the spokesperson of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Ibrahim Sannie Daara, even asking if Daara had lost his mind!

Muntari and his wife Menaye were both being interviewed on Starr Fm over Muntari’s recent racism incident in Italy when the flare up occurred.

Kwesi Nyantakyi Announces He’s Stepping Down As GFA Boss

04/12/2017 1:47 pm

by Nii Smiley Byte, Managing Editor

The President of the Ghana Football Association, Kwesi Nyantakyi, has announced that he plans to step down from his position when his current term of office expires in 2019.

The FA President said he has no intention of entrenching himself in the position, and would step down at the end of his third term.

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