The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has shed light on the crucial role new assistant coach Desmond Ofei plays within the Black Stars' technical staff, describing him as a meticulous "game reader" who provides vital in-match intelligence to head coach Otto Addo.GFA Communications Director Henry Asante Twum detailed Ofei's unique contributions in an interview with Sporty FM, following Ofei's permanent appointment to the backroom team after a successful stint

A crucial Malta Guinness Women's Premier League match descended into chaos on Sunday, January 18, leaving match officials injured and a player hurt in a violent pitch invasion that has thrown a harsh spotlight on safety and security in Ghanaian football.The unrest erupted at Techiman Urban Park following a dramatic conclusion to the match between Ampem Darkoa Ladies FC and FC Savannah Ladies GH.FC Savannah Ladies were moments away from securing a 2-1 victory in stoppage time

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Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has publicly declared that the nation owes its football heroes a profound debt of gratitude, as he welcomed the triumphant Teranga Lions home after their dramatic 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) victory.The president met the team and officials at the airport in the early hours of Tuesday, January 20, following their 1-0 extra-time final win over Morocco. In a national address, President Faye praised the team's heroic and principled

A youth group in the Ashanti Region, the Ashanti Concerned Youth, has thrown its support behind two presidential aspirants ahead of the New Patriotic Party’s presidential primaries scheduled for January 31, 2026. The group announced its position at a media engagement, calling on delegates to support candidates they say have roots in the region and […]

Cameroon Football Federation President and football legend Samuel Eto'o has paid a glowing tribute to Sadio Mané, commending the Senegal forward's "exceptional" leadership that was instrumental in his nation's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) triumph.Speaking to France 24, Eto'o hailed Mané's crucial intervention during the chaotic moments of the final against Morocco.With his team enraged by a late penalty decision awarded to the opposition,

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) will announce details of the Black Starsâ?? camping base and logistical arrangements for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the first week of February. This is according to Henry Asante Twum, the Communications Director of the Association.Speaking to Akoma FM, Asante Twum further disclosed that the provisional squad for the Black Starsâ?? campaign at the World Cup will be released in April.â??Details of the Black Starsâ?? camping base and

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has commended the Teranga Lions for â??their exemplary conductâ?? at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, highlighting the teamâ??s determination and sportsmanship despite a dramatic final.The praise comes amid widespread criticism of the champions for the controversial incidents that marred their 1-0 extra-time victory over hosts Morocco at Rabatâ??s Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium.The match was tense from the outset,

A Private legal practitioner and constitutional commentator, Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers, has raised concerns about aspects of the Constitutional Review Committee’s (CRC) recommendations, warning that some proposals could inadvertently expand presidential powers rather than restrain them. According to him, while the CRC “has done commendable work,” its recommendation to remove direct references to professional bodies from […]

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has indicated that the officer of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) who was shot on January 20, 2026 is responding to treatment. A member of the NAIMOS task force was shot in the thigh by armed assailants during a routine anti-galamsey operation. According to the Head […]

Cameroon football legend and federation president Samuel Etoâ??o has expressed strong support for Senegal coach Pape Thiaw following the dramatic events in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco.The match, held on Sunday, was marked by intense moments and widespread protests over controversial refereeing decisions. Etoâ??o highlighted the immense pressure Thiaw faced and praised the coachâ??s decision-making under extraordinary circumstances. The

Valencia are reportedly eyeing Ghana international Jerome Opoku as part of their summer defensive overhaul. The La Liga side, currently 17th in the table, have already made initial contact with Istanbul Basaksehir to explore a potential transfer for the 27-year-old.Sources indicate Valencia are prepared to meet Basaksehirâ??s â?¬8m valuation and are considering a four-year contract with an annual salary of around â?¬2.75m.Opoku joined the Turkish club in June 2024 and is

Accra Lions Football Club have confirmed a new chapter in their technical leadership, appointing 38-year-old Richard Afoakwa as Head Coach for the remainder of the 2025â??26 season.Afoakwa steps up from his previous role as Assistant Coach, reflecting the clubâ??s belief in continuity and internal development.He will be supported on the touchline by Johannes Pieper, who remains an important figure in the technical setup as the team chases its ambitions in Ghanaâ??s Division

The Vice President, Professor Nana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has commended the outgoing Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Tong Defa, for a remarkable tour of duty. She made the commendation when HE. Defa paid a farewell call in her at the Jubilee House in Accra on January 20. Ambassador Tong Defa, who has served in Ghana for […]

By Immanuel BOAMA-WIAFE Seven years into leading operational transformations across corporate giants and my own ventures, I have stumbled upon a truth you will not find in most management playbooks: the best operational leaders are not those who follow the manual to the letter. They are the ones who know exactly when to toss it […] The post The paradox of operational

By Benjamin Tachie ANTIEDU & Goodnuff Appiah LARBI (Ph.D.) The Constitution occupies a unique and exalted place within Ghana’s legal and political order. It is sui generis among laws and the fundamental law from which the validity of all other enactments, actions, and omissions derives. Beyond its binding legal force, the Constitution embodies the collective […] The post Constitution

The Judge in the US court hearing the case involving former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta has granted a request by his lawyers for a private hearing. This followed overwhelming public interest in the advertised virtual hearing on January 20. Many Ghanaians joined the virtual hearing via the link provided. Mr Ofori-Atta was seen wearing a […]

Henry Asante Twum, Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), speaking to Akoma 87.9 FM, has provided key updates on the Black Stars’ preparations ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Following the Qatar 2022 World Cup, the GFA strengthened the Black Stars’ technical team. “The coach has requested some new additions, and the […]

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has confirmed that the Black Stars are in discussions to play a friendly against Austria as part of their preparations for the World Cup. Henry Asante Twum, Communications Director of the GFA, speaking to Akoma 87.9 FM, said the arrangement is still being finalised. “Before the Germany game, we intend […]

The Black Stars, Ghana’s national football team, have occasionally courted the interest of foreign-based players eligible to represent the country. Recently, there has been speculation about Eddie Nketiah and Callum Hudson-Odoi switching allegiance to Ghana. Henry Asante Twum, Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), speaking to Akoma 87.9 FM, has clarified that there […]