Kwesi Nyantakyi Archives - Wontumi Online

14 Feb

Anas Exposé: Some Ghanaians Slam Judiciary After Kwesi Nyantakyi’s Discharge

CUD Wontumi0 CommentsSportsAnas Expose, Kwesi Nyantakyi

A section of the public have criticized the judiciary in Ghana following the Accra High Court's ruling to discharge former Ghana Football Association President Kwesi Nyantakyi. The discharge came after investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas refused to testify without his mask. Some individuals expressed outrage over the court's decision, questioning why an investigative journalist would be compelled to unmask while testifying, potentially endangering his life. They alleged that the judicial system, having been a victim of Anas' investigations, are now seeking revenge by undermining his credibility with this ruling. On the other hand, some people were excited for Nyantakyi, who was discharged by the court…

13 Feb

Case Closed On Number 12: Accra High Court Drops Charges Against Kwesi Nyantakyi

MAN Wontumi0 CommentsNewsAnas, Kwesi Nyantakyi

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kwesi Nyantakyi has been cleared of all charges by an Accra High Court, bringing an end to a five-year legal battle. The court’s decision was influenced by the prosecution’s inability to produce evidence, despite initially listing five witnesses. None of the witnesses were called to testify. In a ruling delivered by Justice Marie-Louise Simmonds, the court held that the prosecution had failed to establish a case against Nyantakyi and his co-accused. The case was initially sparked by an investigative exposé by journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas in 2018, which led to Nyantakyi’s resignation as GFA…

16 Jan

Appeal Court Sets Date To Decide Whether Or Not Anas Should Unmask

CUD WontumiNewsAnas unmasking, Kwesi Nyantakyi

The Court of Appeal has fixed Thursday, January 30, 2025, to decide on the prosecution’s appeal against the High Court’s order for investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas to unmask in front of Kwasi Nyantakyi before testifying in open court. The panel of three, presided over by Justice Anthony Oppong, set the date after the parties were ordered to file their respective written submissions on December 16, 2024. The decision of the panel, which includes Justice Kweku Tawiah Ackaah Boafo and Justice Aboagye Tandoh, will determine the progress of the matter before the High Court. On May 17, 2023, the High…

15 Jan

Kwesi Nyantakyi Attributes Black Stars Woes To Poor Management, Not Spirituality

CUD WontumiSportsBlack Stars Woes, Kwesi Nyantakyi

In an interview with Accra's Hot FM, former Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kwesi Nyantakyi discussed the struggles of the Black Stars. He attributed the team’s poor performance to inadequate management rather than spiritual causes. Nyantakyi stressed the importance of strategic planning and collaboration between the management committee and coach to address the issues. He highlighted the need for a clear plan with specific goals to guide the team’s preparation. His comments come as the Black Stars face criticism after disappointing results in recent competitions. Nyantakyi’s experience, including leading the team to three consecutive World Cup qualifications, emphasizes the importance…

30 Aug

Nyaho Tamakloe: Kwesi Nyantakyi Could Have Been FIFA’s First Black President If Not For Anas Exposé

wontumionlineSportsKwesi Nyantakyi

Hearts of Oak board member Dr. Nyaho Tamakloe has expressed his belief that Kwesi Nyantakyi could have become the first black man to lead FIFA if it weren't for the Anas exposé. "Nyantakyi would have been the first black man to head FIFA if the Anas exposé hadn't happened," he told Starr FM. Kwesi Nyantakyi, a prominent figure in African football, served as the President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and held significant positions within FIFA and CAF. However, his promising career came to an abrupt end following the 2018 Anas Aremeyaw Anas investigative piece, which exposed widespread corruption…

02 Apr

I Am Sorry – Nyantakyi Apologises To Akufo-Addo Over Number 12 Exposé

wontumionlineSportsKwesi Nyantakyi, Number 12 expose

Former President of the Ghana Football Association, Kwesi Nyantakyi has apologized to President Akufo-Addo, for naming him in the Anas expose. In a tell-it all interview with Onua TV, Kwesi Nyantakyi said he said more than necessary in the meeting with the so-called Arabian investors. ‘‘I admit I was wrong to mention the President and his vice in that incident. I am sorry and I hope they forgive me,’’ he said. In 2018, Kwesi Nyantakyi was forcefully removed from office by FIFA and CAF following an investigative report, by Anas Aremeyaw Anas. ‘Number 12’, which exposed widespread corruption in Ghana…

27 Jan

Kwesi Nyantakyi Urges GFA To Consider Beyond Big Names In Search For New Black Stars Coach

wontumionlineSportsKwesi Nyantakyi

Former President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kwesi Nyantakyi, has advised the current administration to broaden their scope in the search for a new coach for the Black Stars, cautioning against solely focusing on big names. The GFA recently dismissed Chris Hughton following Ghana's early exit from the AFCON tournament in Cote d'Ivoire. In response, a five-man committee, led by Vice President Mark Addo, has been formed to identify a suitable replacement for the Black Stars. Nyantakyi, speaking on GTV, emphasised the importance of looking beyond high-profile names to avoid recycling coaches. He warned that solely relying on well-known…

14 Jan

Anyone Who Felt I Was Untouchable Had Lower Thinking Capacity – Ex GFA Boss

wontumionlineSportsKwesi Nyantakyi

Former President of Ghana Football Association (GFA) Kwasi Nyantakyi has described persons who felt he was untouchable while in office as people with lower thinking capacity. Nyantakyi was accused by ”football people” of creating an empire around himself at the GFA where he could not be challenged, making him untouchable and arrogant. Former GFA Spokesperson, Randy Abbey in May 2028 was quoted by media reports describing his former boss Kwesi Nyantakyi, as an ‘Emperor General’ who had hijacked the football association. “The first time he changed the law made him, ‘Emperor General’. He has the exclusive right to choose who his…

10 Jul

I Needed Just A Letter – Joe Hendricks Narrates How Nyantakyi ‘Sabotaged’ His Coaching Training In Germany

wontumionlineSportsJoe Hendricks, Kwesi Nyantakyi

Former Asante Kotoko captain, Joseph Hendricks, has revealed that former Ghana Football Association president Kwesi Nyantakyi wrecked his opportunity to visit Germany for a coaching course. Hendrichs said ex-Kotoko manager, Hans-Dieter Schmidt had agreed to sponsor his coaching training in Germany and thus only needed a recommendation letter from the GFA which Kwesi Nyantakyi refused. He asserted that he despise the GFA for the aforementioned reason, which cause him to lose his love of becoming a coach. While addressing the GFA's supposed poor treatment of old players, he disclosed that after the situation, Nyantakyi asked him why would he go to Germany and then…

22 Jun

Nyantakyi Case: State Fails To File Witness Statements, Risks Discharge

wontumionlineSportsKwesi Nyantakyi, Nyantakyi case

Prosecution in the Kwasi Nyantakyi case has been given a lifeline to get its house in order or risk getting the accused discharged. This comes after the state failed to file witness statements and call its first witness in the criminal trial faced by the former President of the Ghana Football Association for alleged offences captured in Anas Aremeyaw Anas’ Number 12 expose. The court on May 17 ruled that Anas Aremeyaw Anas who is a key witness for the state will always have to reveal his identity in chambers to Kwasi Nyantakyi before he testifies in open court disguised…