CHARLES K. MARFO (RAY CHARLES)

           Stay focused to beat Egypt - Asantehene The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has cautioned the Black Stars to eschew complacency as Ghana clash with the Pharoahs of Egypt in the first leg of their 2014 FIFA World Cup play-off in Kumasi on Tuesday, October 15. He said they ought to go all out to ensure victory, describing the match as one they cannot afford to lose. The Egyptians, he said, though were an experienced side, but with determination and commitment the Stars can overcome them. Otumfuo Osei Tutu was addressing the technical team and playing body when the Stars paid a courtesy call on him at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi on Friday. The Asantehene called for unity amongst the playing body, telling them to be disciplined and play according to instructions. The entire nation, he said was behind them and asked the Stars not to disappoint.       Source: GNA

                           (PHOTOS) : Elikem And Pokello Arrive In Ghana  Still searching for what to do with the new found fame from Big Brother Africa, Ghana’s Elikem who visited Pokello in Zimbabwe returned home yesterday with his new found love……The two were well received at the airport and will be making event appearances in the next few days..

Nobody Influenced My Judgment – Finally Justice Baffoe-Bonnie Speaks ,, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, one of the nine Supreme Court Justices that sat on the election petition , has finally broken his silence on “wild rumours and concocted stories” being peddled about him, especially about how he ruled on the landmark case. Justice Baffoe-Bonnie stressed that he ruled on the election petition without any external influence so he was not afraid of anything, thus debunking media reports that he nowadays walks about in the company of scores of armed policemen for the fear of his life. According to him, people who know him are aware of his upright nature which had guided his judgements and actions throughout his career as a judge, indicating that his conscience told him that he ruled fairly and firmly on the election petition without any favour or inducement. Justice Baffoe-Bonnie stated that he would always uphold his upright nature, insisting that nothing could let him depart from bein...

                                Pokello Heads To Ghana With Elikem Today Former Zimbabwean representative in the Big Brother Africa: The Chase reality show, Pokello Nare, is expected to leave for Ghana on Tuesday to attend Ghana BBA representative Elikem Kumordzie’s welcome party. Elikem, who is now referred to as Zimbabwe’s son-in-law because of his relationship with Pokello, told NewsDay on Monday, he would introduce his fiancé to his family members back home. Elikem has already purchased a return ticket to Ghana for Pokello, who will spend the rest of the month in Ghana. Asked about wedding bells, Elikem said only time would tell, adding: “I love Pokello so much and hope we will go far with our relationship. Things are going on well so far, I can’t complain.” Elikem jetted into the country on Friday afternoon and received a warm reception from hordes of Zimbabwean fans who mobbed him at Harare Inter...

    Ghana Won't Fall To The Tricks Of Zambia - Sani Diara .. The communications head of the Ghana football Association, Sani Diara , on a recorded voice played on a Kumasi based radio Fox focal sports has enlightened Ghanaians  to the tricks and ploy adopted by the  Zambian national team. He emphasized G.F.A is not surprised on the unfolding comments by the spokesperson from the  Football Association of Zambia , Eric Moanza. Sani Diara , on the tape said if the Spokesperson for the Zambian football team still holds the view the black stars were never maltreated , he is then peddling falsehood. He added though the Ghanaian team suffered inhumanity in Zambia during the world cup qualifier, but the G.F.A is not with the motive of retaliation. " Am insisting we will give them the Ghanaian hospitality, in fact  the statements from Eric Moanza is rather inflammatory for  reporting Ghana to FIFA".    ...

Ghana Should Welcome Our Prodigal Son's - Opoku Afriyie Richmond of Fox Sports ... A vociferous sports presenter of a Kumasi based radio is advocating Ghanaians should accept  the return of the prodigal son's as the country prepares for the 2014 World Cup qualifying group decider against Zambia in Kumasi In the perspective view of the sports presenter, he is glad to see the return of the Ayew brothers, Kevin-Prince Boateng and Sulley Muntari to the Black Stars. The Marseille duo - Andre and Jordan Ayew - as well as AC Milan midfielder Boateng retired temporarily from the national team, but announced their comeback last week. Muntari was suspended for misconduct and was reinstated after apologizing to the F.A and the head coach. The Fox fm sports presenter believes Coach Akwasi Appiah is the happiest man in Ghana now, he added the coach currently has ‘good options’ to present him as he gears up for the ultim...

          Ex Ghana Defender Samuel Osei Kuffour Apointed Onto New Kotoko Board   Former Ghana defender Samuel  Osei Kufour has been named in the new eight-man board of  Kumasi Asante Kotoko, reports indicates.   The former Bayern Munich star is joined by legal practitioner Paul Adu Gyamfi, Ambassador Kabral Blay-Amihere and Frank Appiagyei.   Business tycoon Nana Ekuoba Kwadwo Gyasi (chairman of Nana K. Gyasi Co. Ltd), Jude Arthur (CEO of First Atlantic Bank), Dua Adonten and Nana Kusi II (Ankobeahene) are the other members on the new board.   The appointment of the new Kotoko board was confirmed in a statement from Manhyia signed by Chief of Staff Kofi Badu.   The board are to appoint a Chief Executive Officer to run the day-to-day affairs of the Premier League champions.   One representative each from the National Circles Council and the Association of Old Kotoko players...

   No War In Ghana - Nigerian Prophet T.B Joshua Declares Nigerian Prophet T.B Joshua has once again delivered another prophecy on events happening in Ghana, assuring Ghanaians and the world that Ghana will remain peaceful after the Supreme Court ruling on the election petition on Thursday August 29. He says Ghana, noted for its respect for the rule of law and very rich democracy, will demonstrate once more to the world that it has strong institutions and will move on democratically after the court delivers its judgment on Thursday. T.B Joshua, who was delivering a sermon on Sunday at his Synagogue church in Nigeria, said he has received many calls from people saying they are alarmed and would want to travel out of the country for fear of chaos after the court rules on the election petition verdict. He said: “Ghanaians are people who set laws and obey their laws, nothing will happen, it will continue to remain peaceful; they will maintain their profile as a democrati...

  Rumor And Facts In Ghana Football -" Sakraman Ntehoo " Sources has revealed ex- Asante Kotoko player, Micheal Osei has signed a two year deal with Kotoko Football Club. He will act  in the capacity as an assistant coach to the head coach of the club Didi Dramani . It is known Micheal Osei was chosen by Didi Dramani  to assist him to dream land. Report trooping inn indicates its likely the darling boy of Kumasi Asante kotoko, Stephen Oduro ( Tico Tico ) will play for Kotoko in the upcoming football season. The player might return to his dream club. Alhaji Gruza , the bank ruler of Kumasi based King Faisal Football Club is said to be pleading with his five players not to exit the club. The players forming integral part of the King Faisal team are said to be seeking a floating status to join other Ghanaian premier clubs. Its becoming vivid the desires of the players to leave the club is mastermind by some big Dons in Ghana football. The pla...

  Confirmed : TB Joshua Takes Over Ghanaian Second-tier Side Waassaman  United ... W aassaman United’s majority shareholder Moses Armah has handed the club to famous Nigerian pastor TB Joshua as a personal gift. The General Overseer of the Synagogue Church of All Nations will rename the second-tier side Emmanuel Stars FC. Wassaman United suffered relegation in the 2011/12 season after only one season in the top-flight. “I’m meeting with him within the week. I have given it to him after he expressed interest in getting a football club to manage because of his great love for the game,” Armah, who owns Medeama SC, said. ”The name will change to Emmanuel Stars FC as he has proposed. It has been accepted already.” TB Joshua has made a number of predictions in football and reported to have predicted the Black Stars will lose 2-1 against Zambia in a 2014 World Cup group decider in September but he has since denied.       Source: Ghanasoccernet.com ...

    Big Brother Update: Ghana's Selly and Natasha Evicted After seven weeks of entertaining Africa and their fellow Chasemates with sexy dance moves , cleaning and brawls, Selly and Natasha’s luck has finally run out.     This stunning news seemed to take the Chasemates off guard. Why wouldn’t it considering that Natasha has been saved from the Eviction gallows many times by Africa’s vote.      The Malawian’s final Diary Session earlier this evening was more than cryptic. “Sometimes your luck runs out”, she said. And sadly, it has! All the pretty Malawian could do when she heard the news was to look on in stunned silence.  Clearly her cleaning strategy, nor her fun Airtel Show could save her. Selly on the other hand had to contend with the bewilderment of hearing Oneal had saved Elikem and put her neck on the chopping block instead. Before she had even had a chance to process that inform...

    Hitting Back  : Olele Kingson Lands Cyprus Deal Ghana goalkeeper Richard ‘Olele’ Kingson has signed a one-year deal for Cypriot club Doxa Katokopia. The 34-year-old had agreed to join the club after fruitful negotiations since his arrival in Cyprus last week. The former first choice goalkeeper of the Black Stars has been without a club since he was released by English club Blackpool in May 2011. Kingson, who also played for Turkish giants Galatasaray, had to deal with several issues both on and off the field in recent years. Aside losing his position as Ghana first choice goalkeeper, Kingson has also had to deal with family issues. He has, however, put all these issues behind him and has made a triumphant return to club football after over two years of virtual inactivity. Kingson could even make a return to the Black Stars team if he manages to hold down a regular spot at his new club. His return to the Black Stars, if he excels at Doxa, will increase co...

          Ghana'a Most Beautiful : TV3 Denies Akweley's Allegations TV3 Network has reacted to some allegations made by Akwaley of Ghana's Most Beautiful against the company and some of its employees on Peace FM's "Entertainment Review" program. The company has issued a statement to this effect and we bring you the unedited press statements below: "TV3, Ghana’s leading TV network has assured the public that it will continue to maintain the quality and integrity of Ghana’s Most Beautiful (GMB) pageant as it pursues its objectives and philosophy of projecting Ghana’s Most Beautiful queen/winner. In this regard, TV3 completely rejects the false and misleading statements made about the contest by Jacqueline Akweley Mantey, GMB Season V runner- up, in recent media interviews even as she admits the positive value of the show and the benefits she has derived from the GMB platform and its accompanying public exposure she is enjoying today. TV3...