Charles Taylor

I Can Win The Ghana Premier League With This Hearts Of Oak Team – Charles Taylor

I Can Win The Ghana Premier League With This Hearts Of Oak Team – Charles Taylor

Ghana Premier League legend Charles Taylor says he is capable of clinching the title for Hearts of Oak with the current crop of players. The last two editions of the Ghana Premier League have been a tough race for Hearts of Oak, having placed sixth in the 2021/22 season which saw them qualify for the CAF Confederations Cup after winning the MTN FA Cup, and a twelfth place finish in the 2022/23 season. According to the former Hearts of Oak forward, the current manager, Martin Koopman is not a competent coach. “I can win the Ghana Premier League with current…
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Ex-Black Stars Striker Wants Chris Hughton Sacked

Ex-Black Stars Striker Wants Chris Hughton Sacked

Former Ghana international, Charles Taylor, has taken a swipe at Black Stars coach, Chris Hughton for the team’s shambolic performance. He made these assertions after Ghana’s 2-0 defeat against Mexico in the first of the two international friendly games at the Bank of America Stadium on Sunday. Hughton, who was appointed earlier in March on a 21-month deal experienced his first defeat as a Black Stars coach and it has led Taylor to openly express his doubts about the coach’s ability to lead the national team to success. “Chris Hughton is not a good coach. He won’t take us anywhere,” the former…
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‘Even The Government Of Ghana Is Using Some Family Members’ – Charles Taylor Defends Kurt Okraku Over Nepotism

‘Even The Government Of Ghana Is Using Some Family Members’ – Charles Taylor Defends Kurt Okraku Over Nepotism

Former Ghana international Charles Taylor has stepped forward to defend Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku, who has been accused of favouritism towards ‘family and friends.’ The allegations were made in a petition to the FIFA Ethics Committee, with several GFA staff members allegedly being direct family members and friends of the 52-year-old president, implying nepotism within the organisation. This, among other allegations, has not deterred Okraku, who has announced his intention to run in this year’s presidential election, which is scheduled for October. In support of Okraku’s bid for a second term, the former Hearts of Oak and…
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Chris Hughton Doesn’t Deserve To Be The Black Stars Coach – Charles Taylor

Chris Hughton Doesn’t Deserve To Be The Black Stars Coach – Charles Taylor

Controversial football pundit, Charles Taylor has descended heavily on Black Stars head coach Chris Houghton, citing that the former Brighton and Hove Albion gaffer lacks tactical abilities and should be relieved of his role. According to the former Ghanaian international, despite the abundance of talents Ghana can boast of, Hughton can’t create opportunities and hence does not deserve to maintain his position as Black Stars tactician. "Chris Hughton doesn't deserve to be the Black Stars coach; his tactical abilities are very low. He can't create competition among the players, he always uses old players, getting abysmal results. He needs to…
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Ibrahim Danlad Does Not Deserve Any National Team Call Up Again – Charles Taylor

Ibrahim Danlad Does Not Deserve Any National Team Call Up Again – Charles Taylor

Ghana football legend, Charles Taylor believes goalkeeper, Ibrahim Danlad must not be handed a call-up to any of the national teams due to his porous performance at the just-ended 2023 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Asante Kotoko shot-stopper was the first-choice goalkeeper for the Black Meteors at the tournament. However, Ghana, who were on a quest of securing a ticket to play the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris were booted out at the group phase of the tournament despite opening their campaign with a 3-2 win over Congo. However, the Black Meteors were mauled 5-1 by the host…
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Kurt Okraku Needs 16 Years – Charles Taylor Backs Proposal To Extend Term Office Of GFA Presidents

Kurt Okraku Needs 16 Years – Charles Taylor Backs Proposal To Extend Term Office Of GFA Presidents

Former Hearts of Oak and Kotoko forward, Charles Taylor says he fully supports the decision of the Executive Council to extend the FA President's term of office. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) Statutes Review Committee proposed an extension of the tenure in a report which was submitted to the Executive Council (ExCo). Ahead of the GFA Congress scheduled for Thursday, July 6 in Kumasi, the ExCo suggested two vice presidents of which one would be a woman to chair the women’s football desk, while the number of members of the Executive Council should be increased from 12 to 23. According…
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This Is The Worst Hearts Of Oak Team Ever – Charles Taylor

This Is The Worst Hearts Of Oak Team Ever – Charles Taylor

Former Hearts of Oak and Kotoko player, Charles Taylor, has criticized the current management of Hearts of Oak and squad, citing them as the worst he has ever seen. Taylor in recent times has descended heavily on the current squad saying some don’t deserve to play for the club due to their lack of quality. According to the controversial sports pundit, the current administration lack appreciation of the modern ways of football administration, tagging them as the worst to ever handle the affairs of the club. “Current Hearts of Oak squad and management are the worst I’ve ever seen in…
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Hearts Of Oak Is No More Worth Being Emotionally Attached To – Charles Taylor Tells Supporters

Hearts Of Oak Is No More Worth Being Emotionally Attached To – Charles Taylor Tells Supporters

Former Hearts of Oak player, Charles Taylor has advised supporters that Hearts of Oak is no longer worth being emotionally devoted to. The Ghana Premier League legend's advice was in reaction to the Phobians' embarrassing 5-1 defeat at home to Medeama on Sunday, May 21, 2023. Speaking in an interview with Angel TV, he said the club currently does not worth being emotionally attached to it. "Sometimes when we talk, they think with we hate (the club), but it's not like that. If I look that their performance yesterday, and conceding five goals, it shows clearly that it is not…
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GFA Elections: Kurt Okraku Should Go Unopposed – Charles Taylor

GFA Elections: Kurt Okraku Should Go Unopposed – Charles Taylor

Ghana Premier League legend, Charles Taylor, has suggested that current Ghana Football Association (GFA) president Kurt Okraku goes unopposed in the forthcoming GFA elections. Kurt is a few months away from exhausting his first term and would have to win the elections to retain the seat. Speaking on Angel TV, Charles Taylor said he is impressed with the president's term in office and that no football administrator will contest against him at polls. "I would want Kurt Okraku to continue his tenure as the GFA President for the next few years. I believe he should go unopposed," he said on…
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If You’ve Removed Me From The Group, Then Refund My Dues – Charles Taylor Slams Tony Baffoe, PFAG

If You’ve Removed Me From The Group, Then Refund My Dues – Charles Taylor Slams Tony Baffoe, PFAG

Former Black Stars player, Charles Asampong Taylor has demanded a refund of the dues he has paid to the Professional Footballers Association Ghana(PFAG). Taylor stated that he has been axed from the PFAG's WhatsApp group, meaning he is no more a member, hence the demand for his money. While venting his anger at the association's founder, Anthony Baffoe, Taylor narrated the cause of his removal from the group. "Me in particular because I should have said this and I said that I was removed from the PFAG group. Tony Baffoe has removed me. He complained to Obama about how I bash the…
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