Many Ghanaian football analysts, critics, pundits and fans have praised the standard of the 2020/2021 Ghana Premier League (GPL).

Already, the record for most goals scored in a season has been broken, and clubs are scoring more goals which can be described as classic, marvelous, magnificent and stupendous.

Some say the GPL has been exciting and attractive, with players displaying to the amazement of their supporters.

The leadership of the log has been changing as many clubs have tasted the post position.

With a few games to go, Accra Hearts of Oak have occupied the top spot, and behind them is arch rival, Kumasi Asante Kotoko.

Accra Great Olympics, Medeama, Karela, WAFA, and Obuasi AshGold, Dreams FC, Aduana FC are performing very well and have given the glamourous clubs some anxious moments.

Clubs in the middle zone position are really struggling as the have same strength and same points.

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) led by Mr. Kurt Okraku has indeed done well to bring back the love, same as the media who have highlighted and promoted the competition.

Media houses like GTV Sports Plus, Max TV and Star Times stand tall just as the various radio stations and new media channels.

The GFA and the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) have collaborated efficiently to bring the game to the fans.

Individual performances and team work has been the order, which has made the league attractive. The list is tall, and most local players deserve trials with the national teams.

It also proves that the coaches and their technical staff are doing very well.

The MTN FA Cup is also closing up to the best, and that competition is also producing surprises.

Football without fans, caused by Covid -19 has been difficult to manage, but the football authorities and fans are doing their best to live and love the game

The stewards are trying their best, but security services must up their game.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Let’s protect our children – GOC Youth Coordinator

The Youth Coordinator of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) Mr. Emmanuel Olla Williams has called on parents and guardians to protect their children and wards against child labour.

Speaking on the occasion of the World Day Against Child Labour on June 12, he said the future belongs to the youth and children of today, so they must be supported to live well.

Mr. Olla Williams who is also called the ‘Sanitation Ambassador’ for his role in educating students and their staff on environmental cleanness and personal hygiene said the Covid-19 Pandemic is not over, so Ghanaians should still be aware and take precaution.

He urged students to keep on wearing nose mask and wash their hand very often.

He also appealed to them to keep the social distance and not shake hands.

Williams, also the CEO of One - On - One Foundation in collaboration Unilever’s Vim have been promoting hygiene in various second cycle institutions.

They combine sports, entertainment and education to get the messages of sanitation across.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

International Evangelist, Rev. Dr. Lawrence Tetteh has commended the leadership of Ghana Boxing for thinking about the future and finding new scientific ways to victory.

He was at the Review and Dissemination Seminar held at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday June 11, 2021 for boxing coaches which saw the introduction as well as inauguration of the national juvenile and youth team.

He said share his experience as a former amateur boxer, and urged everyone to brighten the corner where he is as not everyone can become a champion boxer.

He expressed that there is value in every individual, hailing the nation’s world champions

Rev. Dr. Tetteh advised against the use of juju, which can lead to negative things.

“Jesus Christ is the answer, channel all your problems through him, and take good care of yourselves” he said.

He told the young boxers to be decent and carry a positive personality.

Juvenile boxers comprise William Adofo, David Adofo, Samuel Plange, Benedict Tetteh, Hakeem Lokko, Elisha Mensah, Ebenezer Ankrah, Joseph Atsu Mensah, Caleb Dadzen, Imrana Mohammed and Dworna

The Youth Team include Theophilus Allotey, Precious Akai Nettey, Abdul Baki Adam, Emmanuel Mawuli, Amadu Mohammed, Emmanuel Commodor, Issac Kakraba, Joseph Commeny, Godson Amuzu, Aziz Seidu, Philip Ajom, Wisdom Banor,Eric Asanti,Issac Odartey Lamprey,Joseph Commodore

He promised to connect with the Hungary Embassy to find scholarships for coaches and other officials, plus exchange programmes for boxers.

The GBA / GBF event was attended by Dr. Henry Manly-Spain, who is hoping to become president.

Director General of the NSA, Prof Peter Twumasi was also present

By Sammy Heywood Okine

The Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Professor Peter Twumasi says he fully supports the implementation of science and technology in the development of sports in Ghana.

Addressing boxing coaches at a review and dissemination seminar in Accra, he said the best way to move Ghana Sports forward and win more medals at international competition is to train with scientific methods and equipment.

The seminar which was organized by the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) and Ghana Boxing Federation (GBF) with supported from the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) is to impart new ways of doing things to the coaches to achieve positive results.

Participants were taken through anthropometric measurement, nutrition and dietary perspectives, psychological measurements and recommendations.

The seminar was directed by Professor Omotayo and attended by trainers and some friends of boxing.

Also in attendance was Technical / Marketing Consultant of Ghana Boxing, Lawyer Moses Foh Amoaning, Vice President of the GBA, Dr. Henry Manly-Spain, Mr. Laud Aquaye, Rev. Dr. Lawrence Tetteh, Dr. Ofori Asare, coach Charles Quartey, the Ghana Boxing Supporters Union and the media.

The occasion was also used to inaugurate the newly formed national youth and juvenile boxing teams who have President Nana Akufo-Addo as their patron.

Lawyer Foh Amoaning said the nation needs to get back to winning ways at the African, World and Olympic Games, and he showed appreciation to GNPC, Goil, Ghana Gas, ADB and TSEL for supporting the programme.

GBA Presidential Aspirant, Dr. Manly-Spain said the nation needs quality amateur boxers who can become future world champions at the professional level.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

The Scrabble Association of Ghana (SCAG) in collaboration with Union System Global is organizing the 2021 National Open Championship at the media center of the Accra Sports Stadium.

The two day event happening on Friday June 11 and Saturday 12, 2021 has drawn the best scrabble players from the north and south of Ghana to decide who is the best.

Mr. Haruna Adamu, President of the Scrabble Association of Ghana said the competition is to ascertain the current best player of Ghana, who would represent the nation at international competition and also serve as an ambassador to promote the sport in educational institutions and communities.

He said the SCAG is determined to promote scrabble in the second cycle schools especially, as they are forming clubs to develop the sport.

He thanked the media who have supported their events and hoped that companies would be attracted to back scrabble in Ghana.

He also commended the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) for their encouragement.

Miss Farida Iddriss, Administrative Manager of the GOC, Miss Christie Ashie of the National Sports Authority (NSA) and Yours Truly, Deputy Communications Director of the GOC were at the media center on the first day of competition to offer moral support to the players.

Miss Iddriss urged more youth to play scrabble as it would make them smart and intelligent as well as aid them to know how to use words effectively.

The Scrabble Association is a member of the GOC.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Members of the newly formed national amateur juvenile and youth teams were on Friday blessed to become future champions and great stars by the world popular evangelist, Rev. Dr. Lawrence Tetteh at the Accra Sports Stadium.

He advised the young boxers to take very good care of themselves and not indulge in social vices that can hinder their progress.

He said God has plans for everyone and as sports people, the young boxers are specially chosen to represent Ghana in the future and through them other lives can change.

He revealed his love for boxing, and his experience as an amateur boxer in the 1970s, but he was cut to become a champion boxer, so he took to education and later became a pastor.

Rev. Tetteh promised to secure scholarships in Hungary for the boxers and coaches.

He said there is value in everyone and it must be developed by being honest, obedient and passionate to succeed by holding on to Jesus Christ.

He prayed for the boxers and coaches including world title aspirant, Jessie Manyo Plange who is scheduled to fight for the world title in July.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Rev. Dr. Lawrence Tetteh Prays For National Juvenile / Youth Boxers And Manyo Plange

Members of the newly formed national amateur juvenile and youth teams were on Friday blessed to become future champions and great stars by the world popular evangelist, Rev. Dr. Lawrence Tetteh at the Accra Sports Stadium.

He advised the young boxers to take very good care of themselves and not indulge in social vices that can hinder their progress.

He said God has plans for everyone and as sports people, the young boxers are specially chosen to represent Ghana in the future and through them other lives can change.

He revealed his love for boxing, and his experience as an amateur boxer in the 1970s, but he was cut to become a champion boxer, so he took to education and later became a pastor.

Rev. Tetteh promised to secure scholarships in Hungary for the boxers and coaches.

He said there is value in everyone and it must be developed by being honest, obedient and passionate to succeed by holding on to Jesus Christ.

He prayed for the boxers and coaches including world title aspirant, Jessie Manyo Plange who is scheduled to fight for the world title in July.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Mrs. Joyce Mahama, president of WOSPAG has called on Ghanaians especially the sports media to make Ampe, a traditional sport very popular.

She called for more awareness on the traditional sport which is played by many young girls in Ghana.

She hinted that the executive of WOSPAG want to lobby the organisers of the African Games in Ghana in 2023 to consider adding Ampe as a demonstration sport.

According to Mrs. Mahama, WOSPAG has over the years been campaigning for Ampe to be recognized as an international sport, and has been contacting sports heads in West Africa and the Commonwealth.

She said countries like Togo, Cote d’Voire, Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Cameroun and Sierra Leone and Liberia play the game in different forms with different rules, but they have come up with a standard set of rules to govern Ampe internationally.

The Women Sports Associations of Ghana (WOSPAG) will on June 24, 2021 organize a workshop on Ampe officiating to educate interested people on the rules and regulations.

By Elizabeth Alhassan

The Ghana Tennis Federation (GTF) wishes to communicate to the General Public of the final selection of players and captain for the Diamond Rackets to represent the nation at the upcoming Billie Jean King Cup in Vilnius, Lithuania from 15th to 19th June, 2021.

The names of the players are:

• Naa Anyema Mckorley
• Antoinette Cruickshank
• Nyanyuie Grace Tomegah
• Naa Shika Mckorley
• Albert Arthur (Captain)

By Sammy Heywood Okine

MTN Ghana has announced exciting packages to delight and reward its customers as it marks 25 years of operations in Ghana.

The rewards will be executed in different ways and on different phases.  Firstly, all customers get to enjoy Free 25mins talk time on their first on-net call (MTN to MTN calls) each day from 2nd to 30th of June, 2021. This promo is referred to as Good Day Ghana Promo. The second promo is dubbed the “Early Birds Rewards’, where the top Two Thousand Five Hundred  customers (2500) who have been on the network since the company begun its operations in 1996 will enjoy unlimited calls on the network throughout the month of June 2021. This will be capped at 3 hours each day.  Also, all 2,500 customers have been rewarded with 2.5GB of data since 2nd June 2021. This will be valid until 30th June 2021.  Additionally, the top 250 customers from the 2500 list will each be rewarded with high-end devices and exclusive souvenirs in recognition of their loyalty and tenure. 

Commenting on the customer rewards for the 25th anniversary celebrations, the Chief Marketing Officer for MTN Ghana, Mr Noel Kojo Ganson noted that the rewards is part of MTN Ghana’s way of appreciating customers for their loyalty over the past 25 years.

“Also recognizing the value of tenure, we  have a special promotion for our top 2500 who have been with the brand through its changing phases  from Spacefon to MTN.   We are using this anniversary celebration to express our sincerest gratitude to them for believing in us and staying with the network all these years. Customers are not required to subscribe to any short code to enjoy the offers, they can just make their calls and MTN will take care of the cost”.

Mr. Noel Kojo Ganson hinted that following the June promotions there will be a Mega promotion   where MTN will give away 25 cars to deserving customers in a 3-month long promotion. He explained that details will be shared with customers before it goes live.

As the 25th anniversary promotions run, MTN customers are advised to be wary of the activities of fraudsters who employ various tactics to defraud customers. MTN Ghana will only reach out to customers from its official line  0244300000. More importantly, none of the reward packages require subscriptions for participation. MTN promotions are not sent via a link or a promo code for customers to click or send funds to before redeeming a prize. Customers are advised to call the Toll Free number 100 or interact with customer service agents on its social media handles as follows: Twitter @MTNGhana/@AskMTNGhana; Facebook: MTNGhana WhatsApp:0554300000 and 0555300000. Customers also have the choice of using MyMTN App or Email via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. MTN’s call center with toll free number 100 will continue to operate 24hours and the team will be available to confirm what promotions are running.

Source MTN Ghana