Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has backed the appointment of new members of the Black Stars technical staff. On February 6, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) confirmed the appointment of five new members to beef up the technical team of the senior national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico this summer.Alain Ravera and Kim Lars Björkegren have both been named as the new assistant coaches.Jose Daniel Martínez

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Vice President George Afriyie has emphasized that no player holds a permanent place in the Black Stars squad.His comments follow reports that European-born talents, including Nottingham Forest winger Callum Hudson-Odoi and Crystal Palace forward Eddie Nketiah, are considering switching allegiance to Ghana after previously declining call-ups.Ghana utilized 46 players across 10 World Cup qualifying matches, but only 26 will make the final squad,

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Vice President George Afriyie has expressed support for including Eddie Nketiah and Callum Hudson-Odoi in the Black Stars squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Both European-born players, who previously declined call-ups, are now reportedly willing to switch allegiances to represent Ghana, a move that has sparked debate among fans and pundits.Afriyie drew parallels with Ghanaâ??s historic 2010 World Cup campaign in South Africa, highlighting

President John Dramani Mahama says Ghana's appearance at the 2026 World Cup should help improve national branding and economic development.He mentioned that Ghana is preparing for its fifth FIFA World Cup appearance, describing the tournament as an opportunity not just for sporting glory but also for boosting the countryâ??s international profile and economic prospects.Speaking on the floor of Parliament during his 2026 State of the Nation Address in Accra on Friday, February

Ghana international Antoine Semenyo is steadily settling into life at Manchester City after his January move from AFC Bournemouth, despite already making a notable impact.The 26-year-old forward marked his arrival in style, scoring the decisive goal in Manchester Cityâ??s 1-0 win over Leeds United at Elland Road on Saturday.Reflecting on his performance, Semenyo said, "Definitely [his most important goal for City ]. Every game is important, happy for the win, but still a

President John Dramani Mahama used his 2026 State of the Nation address to reaffirm his administration’s commitment to sustaining fiscal and structural reforms, saying government’s reset strategy is delivering measurable gains for households and businesses. Addressing parliament in Accra last Friday, the president said fiscal adjustments and targetted tax reliefs have returned an estimated GH¢6billion […] The post Mahama

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has lauded Antoine Semenyo for his impact at the club. The Ghana international has been sensational for the club since his arrival in January from AFC Bournemouth.At Elland Road on Saturday, Semennyo scored the only goal of the game as Manchester City secured a hard-fought 1-0 win against Leeds United."When you buy players, always the intention, but you never know; the impact [of Semenyo] has been really good, not just in terms of goals,"

Ten young businesses emerging from this year’s Entrepreneurship Challenge, the flagship competition under the Youth Economic Forum (YEF), have received grants and support packages worth GH?130,000 from the Business and Financial Times (B&FT), giving them a crucial boost to grow and scale. The challenge, which invites young entrepreneurs nationwide to pitch viable business ideas, forms […] The post B&FT

The National Petroleum Authority says Ghana has more than five weeks of diesel and nearly seven weeks of petrol despite Middle East tensions.

Ghana appoints Baba Sadiq Abdulai Abu as High Commissioner to Nigeria following the recall of Baba Jamal.

By Buertey Francis BORYOR & Kingsley Webora TANKEH The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ecobank Ghana Plc, Abena Osei-Poku, has called for collaboration to build a youth-led economy. Speaking at the Youth Economic Forum (YEF) maiden edition, she stressed that the bank will continue to innovate and strengthen partnerships in ensuring financial inclusion for young […] The post Ecobank

The Ghana Stock Exchange is positioning itself as a regional secondary-listing hub under newly released 2026 listing rules, seeking to attract cross-border issuers even as it tightens domestic standards to reinforce market credibility. The revised framework, unveiled after one of the strongest equity rallies in the Exchange’s history, prioritises governance, disclosure and profitability thresholds on […] The post GSE

GHANAsoccernet.com reporter Herbert Boakye Yiadom brings you a comprehensive report on the weekend performance of Ghanaian players abroad in their respective leagues worldwide.The details below capture the minutes and the players' performances over the weekendAntoine Semenyo scored the only goal for Manchester City when they brushed aside Leeds United in a close contest at Elland Road in the Premier LeagueInaki Williams netted his first La Liga goal since October to inspire

Vision FC talisman Meshack Sowah Adjetey rued missed opportunities on Sunday after the teamâ??s stalemate against Asante Kotoko in the Ghana Premier League. The highly-rated midfielder featured for his side in the difficult Week 24 fixture of the ongoing 2025/26 league campaign played at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.Despite finishing the match with 10 men, Vision FC impressed with their performance, creating numerous chances but failing to convert any.Speaking after the points

Asante Kotoko goalkeeper Mohamed Camara shared his disappointment on Sunday after the teamâ??s goalless draw with Vision FC in the Ghana Premier League.In a Week 24 fixture played at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, Camara won the Man of the Match award after putting up a top performance that ensured the Porcupine Warriors earned a point at the end of the contest.Speaking in his post-match interview, the goalkeeper shared his dissatisfaction, insisting that Asante Kotoko should

Growing insecurity in the Sahel made 2025 one of the worst years on record for the abduction of foreigners in Africa.

The Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Rashid Pelpuo, has underscored the critical role of private sector sanitation companies in advancing Ghana’s proposed 24-hour economy policy, describing Zoomlion Ghana Limited as a model enterprise capable of driving employment creation and economic productivity. The Minister made the remarks during a working visit to the Accra Compost […] The post Minister

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has moved to assure the public of the safety and well-being of the senior women’s national team, the Black Queens, following rising tensions in the Middle East. In an official statement released on Sunday, the GFA disclosed that its President, Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has personally met with the players and […]

The Executive Secretary of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), Dr. Shafic Suleman, has revealed that utility providers have been assigned stringent performance targets this year, including a requirement to collect up to 98 percent of expected revenue to qualify for full operational funding and incentives. According to him, the targets form part of regulatory […]

Growing up in Sunyani, Bono Region, school vacation often meant a trip to the village. My parents had cocoa farms at Nsagobesa – a rural community under the Sunyani Municipality, and there, I mostly enjoyed time away from school. My frequent visits to Nsagobesa taught me cocoa cultivation! Even though by then I was a […]