GPL: Losing to Nations FC very painful â?? Medeama coach Ibrahim TankoThe head coach of Medeama Sporting Club, Ibrahim Tanko, has described his sideâ??s 2-1 defeat to Nations FC in the Ghana Premier League as a painful one. The coach led his side into Fridayâ??s Week 21 fixture on the back of an impressive 17-game unbeaten run.In the encounter staged at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex, Medeama SC opened the scoring in the 9th minute through Kingsley Braye, but a brace

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has struck a balance between realism and optimism regarding the Ghana Premier League's future, acknowledging the lengthy journey required to compete with Africa's elite while pointing to recent progress as a foundation for growth.GFA Communications Director Henry Asante Twum provided a clear-eyed assessment, stating, "It will take time; more injection of capital, improvement in human resources, technical abilities, administration,

The Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, believes the Ghana Premier League can compete with the best leagues on the African continent if it can build and maintain consistency across all aspects of its development.Speaking in an interview with Citi Sports, Asante Twum pointed to recent progress, including a significant government-backed financial boost for clubs, as foundational steps.Ahead of the current 2025/26 season, each of the

Nations FC rallied from behind on Friday afternoon, beating Medeama SC 2-1 to end their 17-match unbeaten run in the Ghana Premier League.The two teams locked horns in a Week 21 fixture of the 2025/26 Ghanaian top-flight league campaign today, determined to fight for all three points.In the end-to-end contest staged at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex, Medeama SC scored first after just eight minutes when exciting youngster Kingsley Braye found the back of the net.Immediately after

The Ghana Football Association has declared its full confidence and unwavering support for the Black Queens, pledging to "leave no stone unturned" in preparing the team for success at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.GFA Communications Director Henry Asante Twum outlined a clear, two-pronged ambition for the tournament in Morocco."We've got two things on our mind going into this tournament," he stated. "First, we want to qualify for the World

The Ghana Football Association has expressed full confidence in the Black Queens as they prepare for the 2026 Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations, backing the team to achieve success and bring pride to the nation.GFA Communications Director Henry Asante Twum outlined the team's clear ambition for the tournament in Morocco, stating they aim to both qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup and compete for the continental title."We've got two things on our mind

The Ghana Football Association has laid out a bold, dual objective for the Black Queens at this year's Women's Africa Cup of Nations: secure qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup and compete to win the continental title.Speaking ahead of the tournament, GFA Communications Director Henry Asante Twum made the team's ambitions clear. "We've got two things on our mind going into this tournament," Asante Twum told Citi Sports. "First,

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Mr Simon Madjie, has urged African countries to accelerate industrial transformation by shifting from the export of raw materials to value addition and local production. According to him, Africa must take deliberate steps to industrialise in order to improve living standards and fully harness […]

President John Mahama has reiterated his firm commitment to the fight against illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, assuring Ghanaians that the battle will be pursued decisively and without fear or favour. Speaking at a graduation ceremony of the Ghana Military Academy, the President said although some progress has been made in curbing the menace, […]

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Former Ghana Black Stars midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang Badu has called on fans and stakeholders to continue supporting Thomas Partey following recent criticism from Villarreal coach Marcelino García Toral.Badu stressed that despite the midfielderâ??s struggles at his Spanish club, the focus should be on encouragement rather than harsh public commentary.â??I believe Thomas Partey will come back stronger. The Black Stars need him for the World Cup even more than Villarreal

Former Ghana international Emmanuel Agyemang Badu has criticised Villarreal coach Marcelino García Toral for disparaging Thomas Partey, calling the remarks unnecessarily harsh and unfair.The controversy follows Villarrealâ??s 3â??0 UEFA Champions League defeat to Bayer Leverkusen, where Marcelino questioned Parteyâ??s performances since his free transfer from Arsenal last summer.Speaking on Akoma 87.9 FM, Badu expressed surprise at the tone of Marcelinoâ??s comments

Former Black Stars midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang Badu has called on Ghana’s national team coach to stop forcing Antoine Semenyo into an unfamiliar role and instead play him where he is most effective. Speaking on Akoma 87.9 FM, Badu argued that Semenyo is not a natural number 9 and should not be pushed into that position. […]

A Hidden Crisis Despite Strong Laws Although Ghanaian law sets 18 as the minimum age for marriage, child marriage remains a harsh reality for many girls, particularly in the Upper East Region. A study by Ummu Markwei, Peace Mamle Tetteh and Kwaku Osei-Hwedie reveals that girls married before adulthood are routinely denied control over their bodies, […]

Former Black Stars midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang Badu has set a realistic tone for Ghana’s campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted across the USA, Mexico, and Canada. Speaking on Akoma 87.9 FM, Badu emphasized focus, fitness, and a measured approach to the tournament. “Ghana’s primary target at the World Cup is […]

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Coventry Chapter has wished the party well as they go into the flagbearer primaries tomorrow, Saturday, January 31. Chairman of the NPP Coventry Chapter, Joseph Dwamena, urged all delegates to conduct themselves with discipline and respect, and to choose the candidate best suited to lead the NPP into the 2028 […]

Coventry City forward Brandon Thomas-Asante has been suspended for three matches after being found guilty of violent conduct during Mondayâ??s Championship clash against Norwich City.The Football Association (FA) confirmed that the incident, which occurred in the first half of Coventryâ??s 2-1 defeat at Carrow Road, was not spotted by match officials at the time but was later identified through video review.Thomas-Asante was alleged to have swung an arm into the face of Norwich

Former Ghana Black Stars midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang Badu has hit back at Villarreal coach Marcelino García Toral’s recent comments about Ghana international Thomas Partey, calling the remarks unnecessarily harsh and unfair. The controversy started after Villarreal’s 3–0 defeat to Bayer Leverkusen in the UEFA Champions League, where Marcelino publicly criticised Partey’s performances since joining the […]

The ECOWAS Community court has granted an application by former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo to amend her case challenging her suspension to include her removal from office as a superior court justice and a Chief Justice. Gertrude Torkornoo filed a lawsuit at the ECOWAS Court of Justice on July 4, 2025, alleging human rights violations […]

Prosecutors say Mamadou Hawa Gassama described Alassane Ouattara as a "tyrant" and "an enemy of Mali".