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Ex-Black Stars Player Granted Bail Over Alleged Visa Fraud.

Samuel Inkoom, a former Black Stars player, has been granted bail of GH¢100,000 with two sureties in connection with an alleged visa fraud case. Inkoom is accused of taking $4,000 from Madam Elizabeth Atarime Mboh Awuni, promising to secure a U.S. visa for her client, but failing to deliver. He denied the charges.In court, it was revealed that Inkoom had also collected $2,000 from another complainant, Madam Abigail Owusu, under similar pretenses. After failing to fulfill his promises, Inkoom went into hiding, prompting the victims to report him to the police.Inkoom admitted to taking the money but claimed he had sent it to a partner in the U.S. to process the visas. However, investigations found no such partner, and Inkoom was charged with fraud. A sum of $2,000 was returned to one of the complainants during the investigation. He is […]

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Hohoe Celebrates Opening of New 7,000-Seat Stadium.

Hohoe in the Volta Region has unveiled a new 7,000-seat stadium, marking a milestone in local sports development. The project, initially conceived in 2005 by MP John Peter Amewu when he was Municipal Chief Executive, was designed to nurture athletic talent in the region. Despite a pause in construction after Amewu left office in 2008, the project resumed in 2016 with support from local chiefs, private individuals, and the community.Amewu, recalling the humble beginnings of the project with 120,000 concrete blocks intended for a hotel, emphasized the stadium’s potential to cultivate future sports stars. Already, local athletes have caught the attention of national and international scouts, and plans to expand the stadium are underway. Amewu hopes to see players from Hohoe represent Ghana’s Black Stars in the future.

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Ex-Black Stars Player Inkoom Faces Court Over Alleged Visa Scam.

Samuel Inkoom, a former Black Stars player, is in legal trouble after being accused of defrauding a student, Benjamin Opare Addo, of $3,500. Inkoom allegedly promised to secure a visa for Addo to travel to the Netherlands but failed to deliver the service. In court, Inkoom denied the charges and was granted bail set at GH₵50,000. His defense highlighted that he had refunded part of the money and was working to return the balance. The case will resume on December 30, 2024. Inkoom, who runs S. Inkoom Travel and Tour, convinced Addo to pay a total of GH₵32,100 in installments for the visa, but failed to provide the promised documents.

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GFA President Kurt Okraku Reflects on Black Stars’ AFCON Disappointment.

Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has shared his heartfelt disappointment over the Black Stars’ failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).In a reflective Facebook post, Okraku described the team's journey from the pride of securing a spot in the 2022 FIFA World Cup to the heartbreak of this historic AFCON absence."My heart bleeds," he wrote, acknowledging the pain felt by fans and stakeholders. He called for patience, unity, and honest reflection to rebuild Ghanaian football.Despite widespread criticism, Okraku maintained optimism, promising, "We will rise from this temporary setback. It shall be well."The GFA is set to meet on Wednesday to discuss the way forward amid calls for reform and accountability.

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Gideon Mensah Reflects on Key Absences Ahead of AFCON 2025 Qualifiers.

Ghana's defender Gideon Mensah has expressed concern over the absence of eight key Black Stars players for this month’s AFCON 2025 qualifiers against Angola and Niger. The Ghana Football Association announced that players, including Tariq Lamptey, Alexander Djiku, Osman Bukari, and Inaki Williams, have withdrawn, with Joseph Paintsil opting out due to personal reasons.Despite the losses, Mensah remains optimistic about the team’s strength. Speaking at a training session in Accra, he acknowledged the importance of each player but emphasized that others are ready to step in.The Black Stars, currently third in Group F with two points, will play Angola on November 15 in Luanda and Niger on November 18 in Accra.

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Black Stars Face Setback as Eight Players Withdraw for AFCON Qualifiers.

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) announced on November 11, 2024, that eight players have withdrawn from the Black Stars' squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Angola and Niger. The withdrawals, due to injuries and personal reasons, include Inaki Williams, Tariq Lamptey, Antoine Semenyo, and others. This leaves Ghana with a tougher challenge ahead as they aim for qualification. The GFA has called up six replacements, including Osman Bukari and Ransford Yeboah Koningsdorffer. Ghana’s first match is scheduled for November 15 against Angola.

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Black Stars Slide in FIFA Rankings Following Tough AFCON Qualifiers.

The Ghanaian national football team, the Black Stars, has seen a significant drop in the latest FIFA Coca-Cola rankings, falling from 70th to 73rd place globally. This decline comes on the heels of a winless international window in October, where the team failed to secure any victories in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.Currently positioned 14th in Africa, the Black Stars' performance has raised concerns about their chances of qualifying for the upcoming AFCON tournament in Morocco. In their recent qualifiers, the team managed only a draw and a loss against Sudan, following earlier disappointing results against Angola and Niger.In stark contrast, Comoros, another contender in the World Cup qualifiers, has made impressive gains, climbing ten places in the global rankings. The top five spots in the FIFA rankings are still held by Argentina, France, Spain, England, and […]

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Asamoah Gyan Reflects on 2010 World Cup Highlight.

Asamoah Gyan, Ghana's all-time top scorer and one of Africa’s most iconic footballers, has been reflecting on his memorable 2010 FIFA World Cup campaign. In a recent interview, Gyan recalled the defining moment of the tournament—the dramatic quarter-final match between Ghana and Uruguay. During this game, Gyan came agonizingly close to making history by sending Ghana to the semi-finals, but his last-minute penalty miss after Luis Suárez's infamous handball kept the dream from becoming reality.Gyan revealed that despite the disappointment, the 2010 World Cup remains one of the proudest moments of his career. He emphasized how proud he was of Ghana's performance, as the Black Stars became only the third African team to reach the quarter-finals in World Cup history. He also noted the lasting impact the tournament had on the global perception of African football.Reflecting on the missed penalty, […]

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Sudan Victory Celebrations Amid War – How Appiah Brought Joy.

Following Ghana’s unexpected 2-0 loss to Sudan in their AFCON qualifiers, football pundit Kwame Opare Addo has weighed in on the defeat. While acknowledging Sudan’s tactical advantage during the game, Opare Addo argues that the loss does not signify Sudan’s superiority over the Black Stars. Instead, he attributes the loss to a combination of Ghana’s technical shortcomings, poor game management, and a lack of cohesion on the field. He pointed out that Ghana's coaching staff failed to adjust tactics in response to Sudan’s playstyle, particularly in the second half. Opare Addo urged the Ghanaian team to quickly regroup and address their weaknesses ahead of future qualifiers.

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Jordan Ayew Praises Fatawu Issahaku’s Premier League Journey.

Ghanaian football star Jordan Ayew has publicly praised the progress of young talent, Fatawu Issahaku, who currently plays for Leicester City in the English Premier League. Issahaku, a product of the Ghanaian youth system, has become a fan favorite in England due to his skill and relentless work ethic. In a recent interview, Ayew encouraged the young player to continue pushing boundaries and representing Ghana on the global stage. He highlighted Issahaku's journey as a testament to the importance of perseverance in the highly competitive world of professional football, emphasizing how such successes inspire the next generation of Ghanaian players.

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