Frimpong had signed a permanent deal with Aduana before joining Berekum Chelsea on loan in January until the end of the season.

The young forward died after he was attacked by armed robbers while Berekum Chelsea were returning from a Ghana Premier League fixture against FC Samartex 1996, an incident that has deeply shaken the football community.

He will be laid to rest on Wednesday, 29 April 2026, at Assin Dansame in the Central Region, with officials from the Ghana Football Association, teammates, and stakeholders expected to attend.

The GFA has since reiterated its commitment to working with relevant authorities to improve security for clubs and players across competitions.

The decision by the Dormaahene has been widely viewed as a gesture of support and solidarity, as tributes continue to pour in for the late player.

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“I’m of the view that he might consider doing the same or even more,” Ansah said, referring to Queiroz. He noted that during the 2022 tournament, Ghana had two home-based players, and during qualifiers, others were also given opportunities.

Ansah acknowledged that the local league sometimes faces criticism, but he insisted it remains highly competitive. “If you look around us on this continent, we are among one of the best,” he stated. However, he also emphasized that clubs must shoulder responsibility for developing players worthy of national call-ups.

“It all boils down to giving them confidence to do more,” Ansah added, urging local clubs to improve their structures and player development.

His comments follow an ongoing debate over whether a quota system for home-based players should be introduced in the Black Stars. Historically, Ghana’s World Cup squads in 2006, 2010, and 2014 were dominated by foreign-based professionals. The 2022 squad saw a slight shift with the inclusion of Daniel Afriyie Barnieh and Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, both with strong ties to the domestic game.

With the World Cup just weeks away, Queiroz has already signalled that selection will be based purely on merit. Whether that opens the door for more local talents remains to be seen. But for Ansah, the potential is there, and the time to act is now.

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“I think it is all about passion. It’s about the drive to do what makes me happy. As a child, I wanted to be a footballer. I was a centre forward,” Ogum said.

His performances on the pitch earned him lofty nicknames. “In secondary school, I was called Van Basten. At college, I was called Ronaldo. I wanted to be a professional footballer, but family pressure, especially from my mum, made me stop and focus on my education.”

Despite stepping away from the professional dream, Ogum continued playing at an amateur level while studying. It was a former tutor at Berekum Training College who suggested he channel his football knowledge into coaching.

That advice would prove transformative. Ogum combined his academic career — he is a trained teacher and lecturer at the University of Cape Coast in the Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation — with a steady rise through the coaching ranks. He holds a CAF Licence A badge.

His coaching journey began with Elmina Sharks, guiding them to Division One League qualification in 2013. After a brief spell with Ebusua Dwarfs, he returned to education to pursue a PhD, then took charge of Karela United and later WAFA SC, where he led the Academy side to a third-place finish in the 2020/21 season.

The breakthrough came at Asante Kotoko. In the 2021–22 campaign, Ogum won the Ghana Premier League title, was named Coach of the Season, and received the Ghana Football Awards Men’s Coach of the Year in 2022.

Now at the helm of the Black Starlets, Ogum has already achieved what many thought unlikely: ending Ghana’s eight-year absence from the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations. He also serves as the Ghana Football Association’s Head of Coach Education.

For a boy who was once told to put away his boots, the journey from Van Basten to the dugout has been long — but it is far from finished.

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Medeama, playing at home in Tarkwa, have rallied their supporters to turn the stadium into a sea of yellow and mauve, urging fans to show up in full force to inspire the team in what is effectively a title decider.

The club’s campaign message emphasizes unity, pride, and a championship mentality as they seek to dethrone the Miners.

The Mauve and Yellows have enjoyed a strong run-in, positioning themselves within touching distance of the summit, while Gold Stars arrive with the experience of champions and a determination to defend their status at the top.

Kick-off is scheduled for 15:00 GMT on Sunday, May 3, with anticipation building across the country for a showdown that could define the season.

With everything on the line, fans can expect an intense battle as Medeama aim to capitalize on home advantage and write a historic chapter in their title pursuit.

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As part of his itinerary, Queiroz has already held key discussions with captain and midfield powerhouse , two influential figures expected to play leading roles in Ghana’s World Cup campaign.

The experienced coach is expected to meet several other senior players and emerging talents, while also attending matches involving Ghanaian internationals across various European leagues.

The tour forms a crucial part of Queiroz’s strategy to communicate his football philosophy, evaluate player form, and outline his tactical blueprint ahead of the tournament.

He is being supported by members of his technical team, who are assisting in scouting and engagement duties.

Ghana will be making their fifth appearance at the FIFA World Cup, set to be hosted across the United States of America, Canada, and Mexico in June.

The Black Stars have been drawn in a challenging Group L alongside England, Croatia, and Panama, setting up what promises to be a highly competitive group stage.

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His remarks come following the appointment of Carlos Queiroz as the head coach of the senior national team ahead of the Mundial this summer, which will be hosted across the USA, Canada and Mexico.

The Black Stars will come up against Panama, England and Mexico in Group L.

With Queiroz set to announce the final squad on June 1, Arhinful beleives our performance will be determined by the players selected by the technical handlers.

“But also, don’t forget that the players that we have and at any given time, the players that we are going to select, will determine how the team will perform,” he told Graphic Sports.

He also referenced assurances from the FA, suggesting that Queiroz’s preparation and data-driven approach could prove decisive.

Still, he pointed to encouraging signals from within the FA, saying: “I think I’ve read snippets of his interviews, and I know what I heard the FA spokesperson say, that he has all the data of the players, and he has been following the players. So, we will just have to believe what the spokesperson has said, and then we’ll run by it.”

Ghana will be making their fifth appearance at the FIFA World Cup and will begin their campaign against Panama on June 17, before facing England on June 23 and Croatia on June 27.

Queiroz has been tasked with improving Ghana’s fortunes on the global stage after consecutive group-stage exits in 2014 and 2022.

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Interior Minister Alhaji Muntaka Mubarak has declared 1st May as a public holiday.

A staff mission from the International Monetary Fund is expected in Accra this week for the sixth and final review under Ghana’s three-year Extended Credit Facility arrangement, ahead of a planned conclusion of the programme in August 2026 following a technical extension.

The mission will assess recent macroeconomic performance, including fiscal consolidation, inflation trends, debt management, and structural reforms, while engaging key stakeholders across government, the central bank, and civil society.

Speaking to Citi Business News, Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Finance and economist, Theo Acheampong, said the outlook remains broadly positive, with Ghana having largely met programme commitments.

He noted that the final mission will essentially take stock of progress already achieved under the Extended Credit Facility.

“So there’s a mission that is planned for this week. We are now going to be undertaking the sixth and final review of the $3 billion extended credit facility that we entered into in 2023,” he said.

Dr. Acheampong added that performance under the programme has been broadly satisfactory, with key reforms and targets largely delivered.

“What is very clear from the fifth review is that we have met most of those programme targets,” he stated.

He further stressed that there is strong confidence in a positive outcome from the final assessment, pointing to progress on structural benchmarks, fiscal measures, and tax reforms.

“We are looking forward to a very positive outcome in terms of the Fund’s final review in Ghana and the conclusion of the programme,” he added.

The IMF team is expected to compile its findings after engagements in Accra and submit a report to its Executive Board in Washington, paving the way for Ghana’s programme completion, subject to final approval.

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