Former Finance Minister Amin Adam has categorically denied that the then New Partricoic Party [NPP] implemented the 10% betting tax on sports winnings.His remarks follow after current Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson said the 10% betting tax will be abolished while reading the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy on the floor of parliament on Tuesday, March 11.â??We will abolish the 10% withholding tax on winnings from lottery, otherwise known as the â??Betting

Black Stars assistant coach, Desmond Ofei, is confident that the team has learned from their mistakes and is ready to bounce back in this month's FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar.Ghana's failure to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) was a painful moment, but Ofei believes the team has gained valuable lessons from the experience."We've learned a lot from the mistakes on and off the pitch, and we feel like we are very hungry to try

The Sunyani District Court B has granted bail to all accused persons in police custody in the murder trial of Francis Yaw Frimpong, popularly known as Nana Pooley.The decision was made on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, with no objections from the Attorney Generalâ??s office.Presiding Magistrate, His Worship Eric Danning, set bail at GHC 300,000 for each accused, with three sureties, one of whom must be justified.They are required to report to the CID twice a week, keep their phones

Former Ghana international Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has expressed confidence that the new matchday safety and security protocols will give referees the assurance to officiate fairly.Many believe poor officiating in the local leagues has contributed to the rise of hooliganism in Ghanaian football.Badu, a former Great Olympics player, believes that referees, fearing for their safety, often make wrong decisions to favor intimidating teams. However, he is confident that the new protocols

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced the removal of the 10% withholding tax on bet winnings.The Ajumako-Enyan-Esiam Constituency MP stated that the levy failed to generate the expected revenue and contributed to Ghanaâ??s rising cost of living.Presenting the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament on March 11, 2025, Dr. Forson stressed that eliminating the tax would help ease financial pressure on Ghanaians and support economic recovery.The tax

Former Ghana international Matthew Amoah has praised Antoine Semenyo for his impressive performances at Bournemouth and believes the forward should remain at the club despite transfer speculation.The 25-year-old has been in top form this season, scoring nine goals and providing five assists in 31 appearances across all competitions. His performances have attracted interest from Manchester United, Chelsea, Newcastle United, and Napoli.Semenyo has been linked with a move to Tottenham

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has issued a reminder to all Premier League clubs to nominate a Director to represent them on the Autonomous Premier League Board.The Implementation Committee, led by His Majesty Togbe Afede XIV, has urged clubs to fulfil this requirement as the league transitions into full autonomy.The Autonomous Premier League Limited has already been registered as a company under Ghanaian law, with bank accounts opened to facilitate operations.The GFA has

Former Ghana international Matthew Amoah has questioned the logic behind Antoine Semenyo moving to Tottenham Hotspur, insisting that such a transfer would not benefit the player.The Bournemouth forward has been linked with a potential switch to North London, with reports suggesting Spurs are preparing a �40 million (£33.5 million) bid for his services.Semenyo, 25, has been in fine form this season, scoring nine goals and providing five assists in 31 appearances across all

Napoli have set their sights on Antoine Semenyo as they look to strengthen their attack in the summer transfer window.The Ghanaian forward, who is enjoying an impressive season with Bournemouth, has emerged as a key target for the Italian giants.According to Tuttomercatoweb, the 24-year-old is valued at around â?¬30 million following his strong performances in the Premier League.Semenyo has been a standout performer for the Cherries this season, registering seven goals and four

Nations FC defender Christopher Nettey has pointed fingers at journalists for the dwindling presence of home-based players in the Black Stars, arguing that negative reports about the Ghana Premier League (GPL) are influencing selection decisions.Speaking on the issue, Nettey expressed his frustration over how the local league is portrayed in the media."I blame some journalists. You see comments about our GPL that are, to say the least, disgusting. They praise other leagues

The Ghana Football Association has launched the Happy Hour Project to bring the Ghana Premier League closer to fans by enhancing matchday entertainment in selected cities.The initiative, currently being piloted in Tarkwa, Kumasi, Accra, and Dormaa, aims to improve the matchday experience with music, pre-game activities, and a lively atmosphere at four venues: Nana Agyemang Badu I Park, Tarkwa T&A Stadium, Baba Yara Sports Stadium, and the University of Ghana Sports Stadium.A

CD Lugo forward Jerry Afriyie says he will be elated to earn a call-up to the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The former Thought FC striker earned his maiden call up to the senor nationa team ahead of Black Stars final game against Niger in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers in November.The promising striker grabbed the headlines after scoring in a cameo appearance despite the Black Stars losing 2-1.Having won gold during the All African Games,

Former Ghana midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has attributed Black Starsâ?? failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament to the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and Otto Addo, who is the head coach of the team.The four-time African champions, for the first time in two decades, will not compete in the continentâ??s most prestigious tournament.Ghana, after six games played in the qualifiers, finished at the bottom of its group with three points,

Former Ghana international Augustine Ahinful has expressed concerns over the numerous management committees overseeing the countryâ??s national teams, calling for their abolition.Each national team currently operates under a designated management committee, but Ahinful believes this system is hindering the progress of Ghanaian football.Speaking to Accra-based Happy FM, he urged authorities to implement new structures for a more efficient and accountable system.â??Instead of

Communications Director of Hearts of Oak, Kwame Opare Addo, has blamed security officers on duty for safety lapses after they were charged by the Disciplinary Committee of the Ghana Football Association (GFA).Following their 2-0 win against Young Apostles in the Matchday 23 fixture at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium on Saturday, fans of the club were spotted celebrating in the safety zone.Hearts of Oak have since been charged with violating Article 8(e) of the GFA Enhanced

Black Stars assistant coach Desmond Ofei says the technical team have learned from their mistakes after failing to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.Ghana, after six games played during the qualifiers, recorded three defeats and three draws and finished at the bottom of Group I with three points.The poor performance of the team intensified calls for Otto Addo's dismissal.However, speaking to the Ghana FA media, Ofei says the technical team has learned

Enterprising coach, Desmond Ofei says combining his role as Black Stars assistant coach and Black Satellites head coach has been an easy task for him.The Belgian-trained gaffer was drafted into the Black Stars technical team despite his role as the head coach of the U-20 team after the senior national team failed to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCO) tournament.Ofei, speaking in an interview, said the two roles will not be conflicting as both teams don't

Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku is set to become the sixth Ghanaian to serve on the CAF Executive Committee as he runs unopposed in Wednesdayâ??s elections in Cairo.Okraku has arrived in Egypt for CAFâ??s 14th General Assembly and led a meeting with the WAFU B delegation on Monday to outline key regional football objectives ahead of the elections. He is contesting unopposed on the ticket of WAFU B, a bloc that includes strong footballing nations such

Former Ghana international Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has urged for a dignified exit for Black Stars captain Andre Ayew amid growing calls for his retirement from the national team.Ayew, who has been with the Black Stars since 2007, has not received a call-up since March 2024, despite impressive club-level form with Le Havre in the French Ligue 1.The 35-year-old has contributed five goals this season, scoring four, yet his future with the national team remains uncertain.With Otto Addo

Former Ghana international Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has opened up about a frightening health episode in 2019 that saw him hospitalised due to blood clots in his lungs.Speaking on Sporty FM's Drive Show on Monday, the ex-midfielder, who was playing for Hellas Verona on loan from Udinese at the time, shared details of the experience that sidelined him for months.Agyemang-Badu recalled that the issue began during a pre-season friendly, where he suffered a deep knock. Unaware of