Confederation of African Football (CAF) 2nd Vice President and Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku has publicly defended the Senegal national team's conduct during the chaotic 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, arguing that their much-criticised actions demonstrated a profound desire to win.The final, which Senegal won 1-0 against Morocco after extra time, was marred by a 15-minute stoppage, a pitch invasion, and physical clashes after a contentious penalty

Athletic Bilbao coach Ernesto Valverde has called on forward Iñaki Williams to build on his dramatic match-winning goal, stating the Black Stars striker must start "putting up numbers" to help the team achieve results during a challenging season.Williams was the hero for Bilbao in their Copa del Rey quarter-final clash against Valencia, coming off the bench in the 70th minute to score a 96th-minute winner, with an assist from his brother Nico Williams. The goal secured

Major League Soccer side Nashville SC have included Ghanaian players Maxwell Woledzi and Shakur Mohammed in their official pre-season roster as the club prepares for the start of the 2026 campaign.Defender Maxwell Woledzi, 24, and midfielder Shakur Mohammed, 22, were set to feature in a recent friendly against Birmingham Legion FC, but the match was postponed due to inclement weather. The pair will now aim to get their first minutes for Nashville in an upcoming friendly against

Former Ghana Premier League star Eric Bekoe has been handed a two-week suspension by FC Samartex for insubordination and a breach of the club’s regulations. Bekoe, who is an Assistant Coach and the Youth Team Coach with the former GPL champions, was temporarily suspended and referred to the club’s disciplinary committee for hearing. After the […]

Former Sports Minister Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye has argued that including players born or raised in England will provide Ghana with a unique advantage when the two nations meet in the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Vanderpuye stressed that this strategy is not just about talent but about psychological warfare."Their presence alone will give us some psychological advantage in that match," he said, referring to players like Callum Hudson-Odoi, Eddie Nketiah, Josh

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Former Sports Minister Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye has named Ghana's World Cup match against England as the most critical group stage encounter, advocating for a squad loaded with English Premier League talent to gain a vital psychological and tactical advantage."The one I'm looking forward to is the match against England," Vanderpuye stated.He specifically called for the inclusion of England-based players like Callum Hudson-Odoi, Josh Acheampong, and Jesurun

Former Sports Minister Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye has singled out Ghana's group-stage encounter with England as the match he is most looking forward to at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, advocating for the inclusion of more foreign-based players to gain a psychological edge.The Black Stars, drawn in Group L with Panama, England, and Croatia, will face the Three Lions on June 23, 2026, following their opening match against Panama.Vanderpuye believes this specific fixture presents

As Ghana prepares for the 2026 World Cup, former Sports Minister Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye has urged forward Antoine Semenyo to replicate his outstanding club form for the national team, stating that he has yet to fully convince Ghanaian supporters at the international level.Semenyo is enjoying a career-best season after his high-profile £65 million move from AFC Bournemouth to Manchester City, where he has become a key player and scored 12 Premier League goals as of early

The Minister for Works and Housing, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei says 251 units of housing for the Akosombo dam spillage victims have been completed. He says Some contractors are still moving to site to ensure 1,010 under phase one are done before they move to the second phase of the project. “The Ministry was also tasked […]

Former Sports Minister Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye has expressed hope that Antoine Semenyo's English roots will serve as a powerful motivator for the Ghana forward when the Black Stars face England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Speaking ahead of the tournament, Vanderpuye focused on the unique narrative surrounding Semenyo, who was born in England but represents Ghana. The former minister believes this personal connection could elevate his performance in the highly anticipated

Former Sports Minister Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye has applauded Antoine Semenyo's exceptional form at Manchester City while also challenging the forward to deliver the same level of performance for Ghana as the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches.In a clear acknowledgement of the striker's club success, Vanderpuye stated, "He's playing wonderfully well."The comment refers to Semenyo's stellar season following his £65 million move from Bournemouth to

The Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has cautioned the Majority Caucus to take parliamentary business seriously after it failed to marshal enough members during sitting on Thursday, February 5. He warned that the Minority would no longer “treat the Majority with kid’s gloves” if the situation persisted. Raising the issue on the floor of Parliament, […]

The Vice President, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has called for the strengthening of labour institutions and intensified public education on labour rights as part of efforts to protect workers and promote decent work across the country. She made the call during an official working visit to the Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment, where she […]

Ghana Premier League outfit Asante Kotoko stepped up their preparations for their MTN FA Cup Round of 16 clash against Aduana FC with a friendly match on Thursday. The Porcupine Warriors will host Aduana FC this weekend to battle for a place in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.As part of preparations, Kotoko engaged lower-division side Adom FC in a friendly match at their Adako Jachie training complex today.In what turned out to be a very good exercise for the Reds, they secured

The Upper West Regional Police Command has arrested three persons for allegedly possessing firearms and ammunition without licences in the Wa West District of the Upper West Region. The suspects were picked up on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, during a routine patrol operation at Goziri, a community near Vieri. They were identified as Yahaya Samad […]

A new study reveals that CEO trust and organizational commitment are key drivers of sustainable industrial development in Ghanaian Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). The research surveyed 374 CEOs of Ghanaian SMEs, finding that trust and commitment are essential for building dynamic capabilities that propel sustainability initiatives. This highlights the importance of strong leadership and […]

The Circuit Court ‘3’ in Accra, presided over by Her Honour Susana Eduful, has remanded two Chinese nationals into police custody for their alleged involvement in human trafficking and forced prostitution. The accused persons are Chen Xia, 37, a manager, and He Xiao Rei, also known as Nana, 46, a bar attendant. They have pleaded […] The post 2 Chinese

Former Sports Minister Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye has praised Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams for opting to mobilise private funding to transport Ghanaian supporters to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.Vanderpuye said the approach was sensible and responsible, particularly at a time when public finances remain under pressure.He referenced the findings of the Dzamefe Commission, which cautioned against the use of state resources to fly supporters

Angel Asiamah, husband of former fetish priestess-turned-evangelist Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, has expressed excitement after the Amasaman High Court reduced his wife’s prison sentence. Speaking briefly to journalists at the court forecourt on Thursday, February 5 following the ruling, Mr. Asiamah welcomed the ruling, describing it as a huge relief. “I […]