Simon Asare

Accra

Entertainment, Arts and Culture Reporter at Ghana News Agency

Sports/Entertainment Journalist at @GHANANEWSAGENCY

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Articles

Amaarae makes history at Coachella, projects Ghanaian music

1 week ago | ghanamma.com | Simon Asare

By Simon AsareAccra, April 15, GNA – Songstress Amaarae became the first Ghanaian artiste to deliver a solo performance at one of the world’s biggest music festivals, Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in the USA. The singer did not only make history but also projected Ghanaian music after performing several Ghanaian songs from La Même Gang, Asakaa Boys, Joey B, among others. “A lotta the music you just heard is from my home country, Ghana.
GOC Elections: Akpokavie's campaign team unveils manifesto to rejuvenate Ghana sports - Ghanamma.com

1 week ago | ghanamma.com | Simon Asare

By Simon Asare Accra, April 11, GNA – The campaign team for Mr Richard Akpokavie, a presidential aspirant in the upcoming Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) elections, has unveiled a bold and comprehensive manifesto targeted at improving Ghana sports. The “National Sports Federations Manifesto” as it is dubbed, outlines a strategy for elevating athletes, empowering federations, and positioning Ghana as a continental leader in sports innovation and tourism.
Nigerian boxer dies after collapsing during bout at Bukom Boxing Arena

3 weeks ago | ghanamma.com | Simon Asare

By Simon AsareAccra, March 30, GNA – Nigerian boxer, Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju, has died during a bout against Ghanaian boxer John Mbanugu at the Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra. The boxer was unable to be resuscitated by medics after collapsing during the bout, and GNA Sports has learnt that his body was later deposited at the Korle Bu mortuary. The unfortunate incident happened during an undercard bout at the Ghana Professional Boxing League (Season 3) Fight Night 15 on Saturday, March 29, 2025.
Ghana coach Otto Addo anticipates tough test against Madagascar on Monday

1 month ago | ghanamma.com | Simon Asare

By Simon AsareAccra, March 22, GNA – Ghana Black Stars coach Otto Addo believes Monday’s match against Madagascar in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers will be a tough test for his team. The Black Stars moved to the top of Group I standings in the African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup after comfortably edging Chad 5-0 at the Accra Sports Stadium.
Nsoatreman withdraws from GFA competitions over safety, security concerns

1 month ago | ghanamma.com | Simon Asare

By Simon AsareAccra, March 14, GNA – The defending MTN FA Cup champions, Nsoatreman FC, have announced their withdrawal from all Ghana Football Association (GFA) competitions. This implies that Nsoatreman FC will be unable to play their week 24 match against Basake Holy Stars this weekend. A club statement on Friday, March 14, 2025, indicated that the withdrawal was due to the security and safety of its players upon the restart of the competition.
National Federations to assess progress of OlympAfrica project in Amasaman - Ghanamma.com

1 month ago | ghanamma.com | Simon Asare

By Simon AsareAccra, Mar 04 , GNA – Some National Sports Federations will embark on a visit to the OlympAfrica project site at Amasaman on Saturday, March 8. The visit aims to assess the progress of the facility, which recently had the first phase completed, featuring a basketball/volleyball court, a tennis court, and a standard football field with running tracks.
GFA backs President Mahama's calls for transparency in national teams budget

1 month ago | ghanamma.com | Simon Asare

By Simon AsareAccra, March 2, GNA – The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has supported President John Dramani Mahama’s call for transparency regarding the budgets of various national teams. In his State of the Nation (SONA) address last Thursday, President Mahama emphasised the need for national team budgets to be made public. According to President Mahama, the GFA has to be accountable to the taxpayers and that budgets will not be shrouded in secrecy.
GFA President optimistic about change in local football after latest reforms

2 months ago | ghanamma.com | Simon Asare

By Simon AsareAccra, Feb. 19, GNA – Mr. Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), is optimistic about a positive change in local football after the adoption of enhanced Matchday Safety and Security Protocols. According to the GFA President, the incident that led to the death of a football fan in Nsoatre was unfortunate and regrettable, which triggered the need to enhance matchday protocols.
GFA outlines enhanced safety, security protocols for match venues

2 months ago | ghanamma.com | Simon Asare

By Simon AsareAccra, Feb. 13, GNA – The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has adopted enhanced matchday safety and security protocols at various match venues for the remainder of the season. The death of Kotoko supporter Francis Nana Yaw Frimpong, a.k.a. Nana Pooley, at the Nana Koronmansah Park in Nsoatre prompted extensive consultations among football stakeholders and the Ghana Police Service.
Sports and Recreation Minister calls for re-evaluation of match venues

2 months ago | ghanamma.com | Simon Asare

By Simon AsareAccra, Feb. 11, GNA – Mr Kofi Iddie Adams, the Minister of Sports and Recreation, has urged the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to re-evaluate match venues to ensure safety and security. He made this statement during his first meeting with the top hierarchy of GFA on Monday, where they discussed critical issues concerning stadium security as well as ways to reduce violence and hooliganism at league centres.