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You can’t hide from the media – Nyantakyi warns GFA

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"The media is a critical stakeholder in football, and we cannot function without it. These days, the media is more lively than it was when I was there, and you can't hide. So it's best to open up and really engage them so that they can assist you. Whether you like it or not, they have a function to play, and you must explicitly include them and assign that responsibility," he stated. His comments come amid a delicate dynamic between the media and the present GFA government. Recent tensions have escalated as a result of the Black Stars' poor performance, causing the media to harshly attack the government and call for responsibility.

Kwesi Nyantakyi, former president of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), believes that Ghana’s football regulating body should be honest with the media in order to raise knowledge and support for the sport in the country.

The 55-year-old feels that the media plays an important role in promoting football and rallying support to bring the game to its full potential, particularly under challenging conditions.

In an interview with 3Sports on the relationship between the current Kurt Okraku administration and Ghana’s media, Nyantakyi argued that openness is the best method to improve the situation between the two entities and maintain the smooth running of football in the country.

“The media is a critical stakeholder in football, and we cannot function without it. These days, the media is more lively than it was when I was there, and you can’t hide. So it’s best to open up and really engage them so that they can assist you. Whether you like it or not, they have a function to play, and you must explicitly include them and assign that responsibility,” he stated.

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Nonetheless, the GFA has demonstrated resistance to media pressure, citing the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations incident in Ivory Coast as a perfect example. Following the team’s elimination from the competition, confrontations broke out in the mixed zone between the media and the players.

Meanwhile, Nyantakyi has stated that he intends to compete for the NPP in the next by-election in the Ejisu constituency this year, with the goal of returning to administrative responsibilities as a member of Parliament.


His comments come amid a delicate dynamic between the media and the present GFA government. Recent tensions have escalated as a result of the Black Stars’ poor performance, causing the media to harshly attack the government and call for responsibility.

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Black Stars fitness coach Ricky Roy reportedly dead

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April 29, 2024

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Romeo Ricky Roy, the fitness coach for Ghana’s senior national team, has died.

According to Ghana Football Association president Kurt Edwin Simeon Okraku’s Facebook post, he died in Accra on Sunday, April 28, 2024.

Roy joined the Black Stars’ backroom staff in 2021, during Milovan Rajevac’s second spell as coach.

He remained with the national squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar and the current Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.

Roy rose to prominence as a member of the coaching staff for Division One League club Vision FC in February 2020, before joining the national squad.

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Veteran Sports Commentator Joe Lartey dies at 96

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April 27, 2024

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Joe Lartey was born on June 6, 1927, in Accra and attended Accra Academy. Lartey, often known as "Over to You," was a well-known broadcaster and SWAG's founding president. Lartey began his media career as a football commentator with the Ghana Broadcasting Cooperation (GBC) in 1961. He grew to be a popular figure in Ghana's sports community. He subsequently spent a decade at Radio Nigeria before returning to GBC in 1990. During his stint, he presented shows including Sports Digest on GTV.

The Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) has reported the death of Joe Lartey, a veteran Ghanaian football pundit and sports writer.

He passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024, at the age of 96.

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Joe Lartey was born on June 6, 1927, in Accra and attended Accra Academy. Lartey, often known as “Over to You,” was a well-known broadcaster and SWAG’s founding president.

Lartey began his media career as a football commentator with the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) in 1961.

He grew to be a popular figure in Ghana’s sports community.

He subsequently spent a decade at Radio Nigeria before returning to GBC in 1990. During his stint, he presented shows including Sports Digest on GTV.

In appreciation of his achievements in sports journalism, Lartey received the coveted “A Life in Sport” award from the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) during the AIPS Sport Media Awards ceremony in Doha, Qatar, in June 2022.

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Lartey’s impact stretched well beyond Ghana, with numerous Ghanaian football analysts praising him for moulding their careers.

Fans and colleagues alike will remember him warmly for his pioneering work in sports broadcasting.

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Xavi to stay as Barcelona’s coach until at least June 2025

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April 25, 2024

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Xavi took over as manager of Barcelona in November 2021, after leaving Qatari club Al Sadd, and led the team to the Spanish title in his first full season in charge in 2022–23. However, they are 11 points behind La Liga leaders Real Madrid with six games remaining in the current season. Barcelona was eliminated from the Champions League last week after losing to Paris St. Germain in the quarterfinals.

Barcelona coach Xavi will stay with the club until at least the end of his contract in June 2025, having changed his mind about this being his final season.

The 44-year-old stated in January that he will stand down as manager this summer.

However, with president Joan Laporta desperate for him to stay, the former Barcelona and Spain midfielder has made a U-turn.

Xavi took over as manager of Barcelona in November 2021, after leaving Qatari club Al Sadd, and led the team to the Spanish title in his first full season in charge in 2022–23.

However, they are 11 points behind La Liga leaders Real Madrid with six games remaining in the current season.

Barcelona were eliminated from the Champions League last week after losing to PSG in the quarterfinals.

Xavi, who won 25 honours during his brilliant playing career at Barcelona, said he felt “liberated” with the revelation that he would leave the position at the conclusion of the season.

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When he announced his departure following the defeat to Villarreal, he felt he was not being safeguarded by the club and there was no clear direction.

However, the team’s fortunes have improved since Xavi felt comfortable taking a more casual attitude.

They went ten games undefeated in the league before falling 3-2 to Real Madrid on Sunday.

On Wednesday, there was a meeting at Laporta’s residence, and the club’s desire for him to stay was clear.

If Xavi is unable to strengthen the squad before the conclusion of the 2024-25 season, Barcelona will attempt to persuade one of the high-profile managers out of contract, including Pep Guardiola, Luis Enrique, and Mikel Arteta.

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