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Isaac Darko

Education: Education: Degree in Communications, University of Media, Arts and Communication. Google News Initiative (2024).

Experience: Experience: Production Assistant, TV3 Ghana (2009-2011), Producer/Director, Viasat 1/Kwese TV (2014-2020), Writer/Weekend Editor, Pulse Ghana (2014-2020), Editor, Sports Brief (2022-2024), Sports Editor, YEN (2024 to present)

Awards: Radio and Television award, show Football 360, Ghana (2014 and 2015)

Isaac Darko is a Sports Editor at Yen, boasting over 10 years of experience in the media industry. He has produced award-winning TV shows such as "Football 360" and "Sports XTRA" on ViaSat 1/Kwese TV. Isaac began his career as an Assistant Producer at TV3 Ghana Limited (Media General) and also contributed as a Writer and Weekend Editor for Pulse Ghana. He earned his bachelor's degree in Communication Studies from the Ghana Institute of Journalism (now University of Media, Arts and Communication). Email: isaac.darko@yen.com.gh.

2807 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

Author's articles

Ballon d'Or 2025: Full vote count shows how Dembele edged Yamal

Ballon d'Or 2025: Full vote count shows how Dembele edged Yamal

Football

11 months ago

Ghana boxing suspended after death of Ernest “Bahubali” Akushey

Ghana boxing suspended after death of Ernest “Bahubali” Akushey

Boxing

11 months ago

Ex-Arsenal star sadly dies after horror brain injury during football match

Ex-Arsenal star sadly dies after horror brain injury during football match

Football

11 months ago

6 Players Most Likely to Win the Super Ballon d'Or

6 Players Most Likely to Win the Super Ballon d'Or

Football

11 months ago

List of nine nations that withdrew from World Cup tournament

List of nine nations that withdrew from World Cup tournament

Football

a year ago

Ibrahim Tanko says ‘I do’: Medeama boss marries long-time partner

Ibrahim Tanko says ‘I do’: Medeama boss marries long-time partner

Football

a year ago

Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie opens up on meeting Dembele, congratulates Ballon d'Or winner

Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie opens up on meeting Dembele, congratulates Ballon d'Or winner

Football

a year ago

Multiple award-winning Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie has shared details of his encounter with 2025 Ballon d’Or winner and PSG superstar Ousmane Dembele.

Lamine Yamal breaks silence after Ousmane Dembele won Ballon d'Or

Lamine Yamal breaks silence after Ousmane Dembele won Ballon d'Or

Football

a year ago

Lamine Yamal has spoken out and sent a message to Ousmane Dembele following the 2025 Ballon d'Or ceremony at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris on Monday.

'Beloved' Ghanaian boxer passes away days after heavy defeat

'Beloved' Ghanaian boxer passes away days after heavy defeat

Boxing

a year ago

Ghanaian boxing fans have taken to social media to mourn the tragic death of boxer Ernest Akushey, popularly known as Bahubali, on Tuesday, September 23.

Messi sends heartfelt message to Ousmane Dembele after 2025 Ballon d’Or win

Messi sends heartfelt message to Ousmane Dembele after 2025 Ballon d’Or win

Football

a year ago

Lionel Messi has congratulated Ousmane Dembele on his 2025 Ballon d’Or triumph, after the French winger edged out Lamine Yamal to claim the prestigious award.

5 youngest Ballon d'Or winners in football history

5 youngest Ballon d'Or winners in football history

Football

a year ago

YEN.com.gh has ranked the five youngest Ballon d'Or winners in football history, including Al-Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo and Inter Miami's Lionel Messi.

Dembele defies expectations, attends Ballon d’Or gala despite Le Classique clash

Dembele defies expectations, attends Ballon d’Or gala despite Le Classique clash

Football

a year ago

Paris Saint-Germain star Ousmane Dembélé attended the Ballon d’Or awards on Monday night, even though the ceremony clashed directly with Le Classique.

Marcus Rashford benched after breaking one of Hansi Flick's golden rules

Marcus Rashford benched after breaking one of Hansi Flick's golden rules

Football

a year ago

England international Marcus Rashford was left out of Barcelona’s starting lineup against Getafe after breaking one of Hansi Flick’s golden rules.

Ghana winger scores first Serie A goal in Atalanta's big win

Ghana winger scores first Serie A goal in Atalanta's big win

Football

a year ago

Kamaldeen Sulemana was in dazzling form on Sunday afternoon as he opened his Serie A account for Atalanta BC in their emphatic 3-0 away win against Torino.

Why Dembele and PSG teammates will not attend Ballon d'Or gala

Why Dembele and PSG teammates will not attend Ballon d'Or gala

Football

a year ago

France superstar Ousmane Dembele and his Paris Saint-Germain teammates may be absent when the 2025 Ballon d’Or winner is unveiled on Monday night.

Isaac Darko