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Baba Rahman Is “A Viticm Of Circumstances”- Alhassan Mohammed
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Published June 3 2026
Published at: 12:35Pm
Story by Saibu Terry
The return of Black Stars defender Baba Rahman to the national team has continued to generate debate among Ghanaian football fans, with concerns centered more on the Ghana Football Association’s (GFA) handling of his recall than the player himself.
RTU striker Alhassan Mohammed on his Facebook page believes Baba has become “a victim of circumstance,” arguing that his perceived close association with the GFA has contributed significantly to the criticism he faces from sections of the football fraternity.
According to Mohammed, many supporters had questioned Baba’s inclusion in previous national team call-ups before his prolonged absence from the Black Stars setup. Following a difficult outing in Kumasi several years ago, the defender remained away from the national team for nearly four years.
His sudden reappearance in Ghana’s World Cup squad, Mohammed argues, caught many fans by surprise and reinforced an existing perception that Baba enjoys preferential treatment from football authorities.
He contends that the GFA could have better managed the player’s return by adequately preparing supporters through official communication and engagement before announcing his inclusion in the squad.
The situation was further complicated by the omission of Derrick Köhn, a player who had recently earned praise from supporters following impressive performances in international friendlies. The decision inevitably placed Baba under intense scrutiny from fans and pundits alike.
Mohammed maintains that efforts to justify Baba’s inclusion through statistics and past performances were unlikely to convince critics. Instead, he suggested that the defender’s best response would be to prove doubters wrong on the pitch through strong performances.
However, Baba’s recent outing failed to ease concerns after he was beaten in a move that eventually led to a goal. While such incidents are common in football, Mohammed noted that the circumstances surrounding the player’s return meant that any mistake would attract heightened criticism.
”The reality is that Baba is now under enormous pressure,” he stated, adding that the defender’s confidence could suffer if he is not mentally strong enough to cope with the criticism.
Despite the backlash, Mohammed rejected claims that the criticism is motivated by Baba’s northern Ghanaian roots or his Muslim faith. He pointed out that several northern and Muslim players, including Mohammed Kudus, receive widespread praise whenever they perform well for the national team.
Rather, he believes the criticism stems from widespread dissatisfaction with the football administration, with Baba unfortunately being viewed by some supporters as an extension of the GFA.
”Many of the attacks directed at Baba are actually aimed at the FA,” Mohammed argued. “Hurting Baba is seen by some as indirectly hurting the FA.”
He concluded by expressing sympathy for the defender and wished him well as he navigates what he described as a challenging period in his football career.
”As always, that’s football for you—very unpredictable,” he remarked.
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Abdul Fatawu Issahaku Completes Permanent Move to Ipswich Town
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Published: July 21, 2026
Published at: 4:47Pm
BY Saibu Terry
Ghana international winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku has completed a permanent transfer from Leicester City to Ipswich Town, signing a five-year contract with the newly promoted Premier League club.
Ipswich Town confirmed the signing on Monday, announcing that the 22-year-old has joined the club for an undisclosed fee after successfully completing the transfer from Leicester City.
Fatawu, who impressed during his spell at Leicester and represented Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, is expected to add pace, creativity, and attacking flair to Kieran McKenna’s side as they prepare for the new Premier League campaign.
The move marks another significant step in the career of the Black Stars winger, who has established himself as one of Ghana’s brightest attacking talents.
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Sankara Nationals FC Appoint Abubakari Nassam as New Head Coach
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Published: July 21, 2026
Published at: 4:21Pm
Story by Saibu Terry
Sankara Nationals FC have officially announced the appointment of experienced tactician Abubakari Nassam as the club’s new Head Coach ahead of the 2026/27 Access Bank Division One League season.
The Yendi-based club confirmed the appointment in an official statement, expressing confidence that Coach Nassam’s vast coaching experience will strengthen the team’s ambitions for the upcoming campaign.
Coach Nassam joins Sankara Nationals after successful spells with both the men’s and women’s teams of FC Samartex, as well as Steadfast FC. His experience across different levels of Ghanaian football is expected to provide the technical leadership needed as the club prepares for another competitive Division One League season.
The club welcomed the new manager with a warm message, saying: “We are delighted to unveil Coach Abubakari Nassam as the new Head Coach of Sankara Nationals FC. We are confident that the wealth of experience he has gained over the years will be a tremendous asset as we prepare for the upcoming Access Bank Division One League season. Welcome to the Sankara Nationals FC family, Coach. Amaraaba Coach!”
Supporters of the “Warriors of SankaraYili” will be hoping Nassam’s appointment marks the beginning of a successful era as the club targets a strong performance in the new Division One League season.
