Author: Kwabena Eshun
Hearts of Oak Sporting Club has reassigned Aboubakar Ouattara from the role of head coach to special advisor to the board of directors,” the club said in an official statement. Aboubakar Ouattara was formally relieved of his position as head coach by Hearts of Oak and appointed as a special advisor to the Board of Directors. This comes after Mas-Ud Didi Dramani was hired as the team’s new head coach for a two-year term. The Phobians avoided relegation and finished in fourth place in the just concluded Ghana Premier League season, thanks in large part to Ouattara, who has been…
Ghanaian forward Inaki Williams has spoken out in defense of his younger brother, Nico Williams, after Nico’s image was defaced on a mural in Barakaldo, Spain. The mural originally featured Nico, Inaki, and Athletic Club captain Iker Muniain, celebrating the team’s 2023–24 Copa del Rey triumph. However, growing speculation about Nico’s potential move to FC Barcelona has stirred tension among some Athletic Bilbao fans. In response, vandals targeted the mural—removing Nico’s face and replacing it with the words: “Leave or stay, you’ve disrespected us.” Images of the vandalized artwork quickly spread online, prompting Inaki to condemn the act on social…
The prices of petroleum products at the pump have once again been lowered by certain Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs). For the second June pricing window, fuel prices have decreased at the pumps for the second time this week. JOYBUSINESS is aware that a pricing war among some of the top OMCs is the reason for the drop. Price war competition in the petroleum products market On June 19, 2025, market leader Star Oil declared that it had once again reduced the price of gasoline from GH₵10.99 per liter to GH₵10. 80. Diesel used to retail at GH₵12.77 per liter, but…
Asante Kotoko officially presented their 2024/25 MTN FA Cup trophy to the club’s Life Patron, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, on Wednesday, in a heartfelt show of gratitude and dedication. The presentation came days after their hard-fought 2–1 victory over Golden Kick FC in the FA Cup final, played on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at the University of Ghana Stadium in Legon. The win marked Kotoko’s 10th FA Cup title, reaffirming their place among Ghana’s most decorated football clubs. The final was a thrilling encounter, with Kwame Opoku emerging as the hero. He opened the scoring early on and later sealed…
John Mahama has directed all Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to comply with constitutional requirements and declare their assets by July 15, 2025. On Wednesday, July 18, the President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, addressed an orientation and training event for MMDCEs from throughout the country in Accra, emphasizing the significance of openness and accountability in public service. “I wish to remind you that you are among the officeholders required to declare your assets, and so I expect that by July 15, all of you will have declared your assets,” according to him. According to Article 286 of…
MultiChoice Ghana has announced an upgrade to all of its DStv and GOtv bundles at reduced costs. According to MultiChoice, the decision is in reaction to the economic recovery and a commitment to providing the best video-entertainment experiences in its customers’ hands and homes. In a public notification signed by Managing Director Alex Okyere, the business stated that no matter what subscription consumers subscribe to on DStv/GOtv, they will be automatically upgraded to the next higher package. “For instance, if you pay for the DStv Compact pack of Ghc380, we would upgrade you to the Compact Plus package of Ghc570,…
The West African Football Union Zone B (WAFU B) has announced updated dates for the 2025 U20 Boys Cup, announcing that the competition would now take place in Ghana from July 10 to 23, 2025. This comes after a recent deferral of the initial schedule, which had not been publicly disclosed. WAFU B issued a press release urging all seven member nations to make the necessary preparations to ensure full participation in the rescheduled competition. The regional event is an important developing ground for young players in West Africa, sometimes serving as a qualifier for the U-20 Africa Cup of…
Liverpool smash the British transfer record by paying £116.5 million for Florian Wirtz, reuniting him with former Leverkusen teammate Jeremie Frimpong, who signed for £29.5 million. Details about record transfer… Liverpool has shattered the British transfer record by agreeing to pay £116.5 million for Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz, following the recent acquisition of his teammate, Jeremie Frimpong. The Reds have agreed to pay £100 million upfront for the German midfielder, with an additional £16.5 million in add-ons that could boost the deal’s value even more. The overall deal significantly surpassed the previous British record of £115 million, which Chelsea paid…