Military to be deployed at Stadia to enforce COVID-19 protocols
The National Sports Authority has stated that it will deploy military men to ensure fans adhere to covid 19 protocols at the Accra sports stadium and other stadia across the country during league games. This development comes on the back of fans breaching Covid -19 protocols during Hearts of Oak’s match week 11 fixture against city rivals Accra Great Olympics. The Phobians will be playing some games behind closed doors after allowing more than the required number of fans access to the venue. The Rainbow club have also been hauled before the Ghana Football Association Disciplinary Committee. Speaking to Starr Sports, Spokesperson for the national sports authority, Charles Amofa, said they are planning on engaging the services of the military to beef up security during games at the Accra Sports Stadium. “We are planning to beef up security at the Accra Sports stadium because we currently we are using the Police service and the Ghana national fire service. “But we are looking at the possibility of enganing the service of the Military to beef up security to ensure fans adhere strictly to Covid-19 protocols at the stadium” Amofa told Starr Sports. Starrfm Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0555568093.
Chelsea sack Frank Lampard
Frank Lampard has been sacked by Chelsea on Monday following a dismal slump in form that sees them sit ninth in the Premier League table. The players were told not to come to the training ground until Monday afternoon as Lampard becomes the 10th manager sacked during the Roman Abramovich era. Confirmation of his sacking came just before 11.30am on Monday after the club took decisive action following a torrid run of five losses in eight league games. Sunday’s win over Luton Town to advance to the fifth round of the FA Cup hasn’t proved enough to save the former midfielder from the chop. The former Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund manager Thomas Tuchel is in prime position to replace Lampard with talks at an advanced stage. It will mean another pay-off for owner Abramovich with Lampard earning £4million a year. His contract ran until 2022. The club statement confirming the sacking read: ‘This has been a very difficult decision, and not one that the owner and the Board have taken lightly. ‘We are grateful to Frank for what he has achieved in his time as Head Coach of the Club. ‘However, recent results and performances have not met the Club’s expectations, leaving the Club mid-table without any clear path to sustained improvement. ‘There can never be a good time to part ways with a club legend such as Frank, but after lengthy deliberation and consideration it was decided a change is needed now to give the Club time to improve performances and results this season.’ Abramovich said: ‘This was a very difficult decision for the Club, not least because I have an excellent personal relationship with Frank and I have the utmost respect for him’. ‘He is a man of great integrity and has the highest of work ethics. However, under current circumstances we believe it is best to change managers. ‘On behalf of everyone at the Club, the Board and personally, I would like to thank Frank for his work as Head Coach and wish him every success in the future. ‘He is an important icon of this great club and his status here remains undiminished. He will always be warmly welcomed back at Stamford Bridge.’ A dreadful run of league form has seen the Blues lose five of their last eight Premier League matches, leaving them well out of the title picture. The slump in form led to mounting pressure on Stamford Bridge favourite Lampard. It came after Lampard said the win over Luton on Sunday would ‘bring a nice air of positivity’ to the club. He said: ‘People will look very close at the moment but I need to see a bigger picture. This was an important result because it brings a nice air of positivity to the club. We want to win more points in league. That’s where we are at. ‘It’s nice for us in the short term, the scrutiny on a club like this is normal. When you’re off it slightly the only focus should only be on changing the form. We just go again.’ Talks with Tuchel, who is a free agent following his sacking at PSG in late December, are underway with the German emerging as a prime contender to replace Lampard. RB Leipzig coach Julian Nagelsmann has admirers in the Blues boardroom, but there are concerns over whether he would leave his current employers mid-season. That would pave the way for Tuchel to be appointed now and he could be in charge for their home game against Wolves on Wednesday night. Chelsea have been warned off Tuchel, 47, in the past after run-ins with previous employers Borussia Dortmund and PSG but that doesn’t seem to be a factor now. Lampard was only 18 months into his time as Chelsea manager. He steered them to a fourth placed finish last season and also to the final of the FA Cup. But despite massive investment of £222million in new players, they have been unable to mount a challenge at the top of the table. The current seasons started promisingly enough, with Chelsea embarking on a 14-match unbeaten run through the autumn and making serene progress through their Champions League group. Chelsea have been warned off Tuchel, 47, in the past after run-ins with previous employers Borussia Dortmund and PSG but that doesn’t seem to be a factor now. Lampard was only 18 months into his time as Chelsea manager. He steered them to a fourth placed finish last season and also to the final of the FA Cup. But despite massive investment of £222million in new players, they have been unable to mount a challenge at the top of the table. The current seasons started promisingly enough, with Chelsea embarking on a 14-match unbeaten run through the autumn and making serene progress through their Champions League group. Dailymail Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0555568093
Hearts of Oak earns a point against Berekum Chelsea at away
Accra Heart of Oak on Saturday afternoon earned a crucial point on the road when they drew goalless with Berekum Chelsea in the Ghana Premier League. The Phobians today visited the Berekum Golden City Park to play against the matchday 10 opponent of the ongoing 2020/2021 Ghanaian top-flight league season. Keen on cruising to victory to amass maximum points, the Phobians started off the game on a bright note. Unfortunately, they could not take the few chances that came their way and went into the break on level pegging. After recess, a fierce contest ensued between Hearts of Oak and Berekum Chelsea as the two teams chased the win. At the end of the 90 minutes, neither side managed to find the back of the net and have been forced to settle for a goalless draw. Hearts of Oak with the result now sit second on the Ghana Premier League standings with Berekum Chelsea occupying the 13th spot. football Ghana Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0555568093.
Why I took the last penalty at the 2009 FIFA U20 World Cup – Agyemang-Badu explains
Former Ghana international, Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu, has disclosed why he decided to take the last penalty kick that won Ghana its first U-20 World Cup in 2009. Taking the last kick in a penalty shootout is a daunting task for many players, but not the case for Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu. According to Agyemang-Badu, his mother had a revelation in a dream that he would become famous for a goal he would score at the tournament. “My mum said I had scored a goal and my name was everywhere and so our game against Uzbekistan, I hit a ball from the center and it hit the crossbar, so after the game, I phoned my mother and informed her that Osofo Maame it [the goal] didn’t happen,” Agyemang-Badu said on the Nabil Show. Although he missed that opportunity to score, the former Udinese stated that his mother comforted him to “wait and pray” because “it will come.” The Black Satellites made it to the finals of the tournament where they defeated Brazil in the penalty shootout by 4-3 with Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu scoring Ghana’s winning goal. However, reminiscing why he decided to go in for the toughest kick of the game, the player recalled that his mother’s dream inspired him to take the kick despite the consequences he would have to face if he missed it. Agyemang-Badu said, “So in some seconds I said to myself what if I miss it? There would be pressure on me but the thought of what my mom told me reflected in just 10 seconds. So I gathered the courage and I said to myself that what my mom told me, this is my time to make a name for myself, nation and family.” Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0555568093.
MUST WATCH: See how former Nigerian President challenge his colleagues with interesting exercise skills
The former President of the Republic of Nigeria Olusegun Obasanjo has been captured in an exercise scene busily exercising his body for fitness with some keep fit club in Nigeria. It is not something new seeing people like his caliber in a keep fit environment exercising their body for a healthy life but his style is an iconic one. In recent times, the former Nigerian President is well known for his outspokenness on national and international issues has added some kind of funny lifestyle to his normal life. However, some counselors approached by Apexnewsgh.com, says his recent actions and funny attitude witnessed in recent time, might be a piece of advice by his health experts to enable him to stay healthy and out of stress. Below is the former President Nigerian Olusegun Obasanjo with his extraordinary exercising skills Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana/Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0555568093.
Update: Augustine Sefah has not quit football to become a fetish priest
GhanaWeb can exclusively report that the viral photo depicting someone who looks like former Asante Kotoko defender, Augustine Sefah as a fetish priest is a case of mistaken identity. This platform on Thursday, January 14, 2021, published a story asking if defender Augustine Sefah has quit football to become a fetish priest. However, our puzzle has been solved as the identity of the man who was seen dressed in a white priest gown with powder all over his body and a leaf rope around his neck has now been revealed. He came to the premises of GhanaWeb today, January 15, 2021, to prove that he is the one in the photo and not Augustine Sefah. The man identified himself as Nii Afrankah, the Chief of Dunshie in Awoshie-Sowutoum. This proves that Nii Afrankah’s identity was mistaken for that of Augustine Sefah. He didn’t like the fact that his identity was mistaken for that of the former Kotoko player. He demanded an apology. Below is the story that was initially published yesterday: Has Augustine Sefah quits football to become a fetish priest? Former Asante Kotoko defender, Augustine Sefah, has been reportedly ordained as a fetish priest. A viral picture circulating on various social media platform which has been sighted by GhanaWeb allegedly showed that the right-back has ditched football to become a priest. The defender who left Asante Kotoko before the commencement of the 2020/2021 Ghana Premier League season was seen dressed in a white priest gown with powder all over his body and a leaf rope around his neck. Augustine Sefah was with three other people when the picture in question was taken. It is, however, not clear if the picture was photoshopped or the right-back has actually become a fetish priest in his hometown. Ghanaweb Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0555568093.
Kotoko to add Cameroonian striker to Fabio Gama
Kumasi Asante Kotoko are set to add a Cameroonian striker by name Alexander to their attacking options. The striker has reportedly been training with Kotoko for the last few days as he strives to impress coach Johnson Smith and the technical team. Alexander as he is called is a former striker of Dragon club de Yaounde and has been given a trial period at Kotoko. Speaking in an interview with Kumasi-based Pure FM, Alexander said: “I played for Dragon Yaounde and I am here for trials”. If successful, Alexander will join the likes of Kwame Poku and William Opoku Mensah as Kotoko’s attackers. The mood in the team’s camp has been sent a notch higher after their 2-0 victory over Liberty Professionals in week 8 of the Ghana Premier League. Kwame Poku bagged the two goals but the star of the game was Brazilian midfielder Fabio Gama who was involved in the two goals scored. Fans of the club have been waxing lyrical about the midfielder since his impressive debut. But Gama has urged the fans to exercise some restraint as he works to Ghana’s game. “I’m happy with my performance. This was my first start and I’m pleased but I still have to do more because I have to help the team. If I have to have a good career here, then I have to adapt. I will adapt.”, he said after the game. Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications
‘Hurtful’ Melissa Satta details the cause of divorce from Kevin-Prince Boateng
Melissa Satta has given a vivid interview of what caused her divorce with Ghana international Kevin-Prince Boateng. The relationship between the pair appeared to be on rocks before their separation after they spent time away from each other. Satta and Boateng had been married for 4 years and have a six-year-old son, Maddox Boateng. The sassy Italian model and TV presenter was however accused of philandering after she was pictured with one particular man on several occasions. The man in question is Matteo Rivetti, entrepreneur, son of the former owner of the Stone Island brand. But according to Satta, who feels hurt by the insinuations, there is no kind of connection between her and the aforementioned man. “I don’t usually make videos of this type, but this time I feel obliged”, the former tissue began, referring to an article published by Chi. “They wrote that I have a flirtation with a man, a gentleman whom I don’t know and have never seen, and among other things I learned that this person has a beautiful family, is married and has two children.” “I am living a very special moment in my life, very painful, as you know, and I am trying to live it within the four walls of my house, also protecting my son. It’s very difficult to manage, but I’m trying to do my best, ”added Melissa, who, by her own admission, has learned to live with gossip, but not when the limits are exceeded. “I’ve been doing this job for sixteen years, I know how gossip works. If they photograph me with someone, when that happens, there will be no problems, but it will not be a married person with children and already committed because that is something I would never do. I’m sorry for myself, but also for this person who found himself in the newspapers for no reason. Enough of this freedom to tarnish the lives of others, I also have feelings, I feel pain, even if I try not to always show them on social networks,” Satta remarked. The two had reunited after a first moment of crisis, the reasons for which were never disclosed, and it seemed that things had started working again between them, until the definitive break, also made official via social media with a joint declaration, on 21 December. Ghana soccernet Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0555568093.
Reasons why Kwesi Appiah has distanced himself from the Asante Kotoko job revealed
Former Black Stars coach, James Kwasi Appiah has distanced himself from the Asante Kotoko vacant coaching role claiming “he is not ready” to take up the task. The Ghanaian giants are currently looking to replace Maxwell Konadu who was sacked as head coach of the club about a fortnight back. The Porcupine Warriors parted company with Konadu following a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Accra Great Olympics in the Ghana Premier League. However, Appiah, who is a legend of the club has been linked with the vacant coaching job but a close source has told AshesGyamera.com that the former Black Stars trainer is not interested to take up the role. “There is no way Kwesi Appiah will become the next coach of Asante Kotoko because he is actually not interested at the moment,” the source said. “After his contract with Ghana expired, he decided to take time off football and leave the scene for a while because he has been through a lot.” “Currently, he is doing other businesses which are showing promises and it will be premature to halt all the plans and projections made to become the successor of Maxwell Konadu.” “Everything in this world is possible but this comeback is highly impossible. I believe Kotoko will look elsewhere,” the source added. Assistant coach Johnson Smith has since the dismissal of Maxwell Konadu taken over as the interim coach until a substantive one is hired. Ghana soccernet Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0555568093.
Ghana legend Asamoah Gyan touched by $100 gift from die-hard fan
Legendary Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan was touched after receiving a gift from a die-hard fan on Christmas day. The fan stopped the former Black Stars captain while he was driving on the Tema Motorway and presented him with a $100 note. The young man explained that his decision to surprise Gyan is because the striker is a benevolent person. Gyan is consistent when it comes to giving and has transformed the lives of many in the country. Gyan shared the story on his Instagram. In the video uploaded, Gyan appeared overwhelmed by the fan’s kind gesture. The 33-year-old is currently based in Ghana after signing a mouthwatering contract with Legon Cities before the start of the 2020/21 season. Gyan is yet to make an impact in the league due to fitness issues and that has affected Legon Cities as they currently sit bottom. Ghana Soccernet Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0555568093.