Some 26 million people are "facing extreme hunger" in Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia, warns humanitarian organisation Oxfam.
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has been unveiled as an investor in a new global chess tour, backing the Norway Chess organisation ahead of the launch of the Total Chess World Championship Tour.The initiative, supported by the International Chess Federation (FIDE), will feature four tournaments annually across different cities, with a world champion decided across fast classic, rapid and blitz formats. A pilot event is scheduled for later this year, with each season offering
Bechem United midfielder Emmanuel Sefah has bemoaned the teamâ??s current position in the Ghana Premier League standings, insisting that the team does not deserve to be in 13th place.The Hunters are winless in their last three matches and now find themselves just two points above the relegation zone.Speaking in a pre-match interview ahead of Bechem Unitedâ??s encounter against Aduana FC, Sefah admitted that the team is under pressure and must find a way to get back to winning
FIFA has introduced new regulations requiring every team in its women's football tournaments to include at least one female head coach or assistant coach, in a move aimed at accelerating gender representation in the sport.The requirements take effect this year across the Under-17 and Under-20 Women's World Cups and the Women's Champions Cup.The decision, ratified at the FIFA Council, mandates at least two female staff members on the bench, with one in a head coach
Former Football Kenya Federation president Sam Nyamweya has joined the growing chorus of African football figures condemning the Confederation of African Football's decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title, describing the ruling as fundamentally flawed.In a sharp critique, Nyamweya questioned the legal basis for overturning a result that was decided on the pitch."This is not only an unprecedented but also an exceptionally serious decision based
Former Liberian president and Ballon d'Or winner George Weah has publicly distanced himself from claims that he supports the Confederation of African Football's decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title and award it to Morocco.In a statement, Weah described circulating reports linking him to approval of the ruling as completely false."I also want to use this opportunity to clarify that social media posts widely circulating, claiming that I
Former Liberian president and Ballon d'Or winner George Weah has joined the growing list of football icons condemning the Confederation of African Football's decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title, urging the Court of Arbitration for Sport to step in and restore the original result.In a strongly worded statement, Weah described the ruling as a damaging blow to the credibility of African football."This decision has further scarred and blemished
Didier Drogba has delivered a powerful message following the Confederation of African Football's controversial decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title, warning that the integrity of the sport hangs in the balance.In a statement that has resonated across the continent, Drogba emphasized that the ruling represents more than just a dispute over silverware."We must not allow ambiguity and politics to steal the joy of victory from our people,"
The Accra Regional Police Command has assured the public of comprehensive security measures ahead of the Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations across the Region. In a statement, the Command said sufficient police personnel have been deployed to strategic locations, including mosques, Eid prayer grounds, major roads, markets, transport terminals, and other public spaces to safeguard lives and property. […] The post Accra
South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has lifted the lid on the disciplinary issues that rocked his squad in the days following their Africa Cup of Nations campaign, revealing that unacceptable behaviour forced him to drop several players.The veteran Belgian tactician, who led Bafana Bafana to the Round of 16 in Morocco, disclosed that the problems emerged almost immediately after the team's return home."Three, four days after we came back from the AFCON, we saw things that
Ghana legend Asamoah Gyan has held talks with Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. on plans to support Ghanaian fans travelling to the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Gyan, representing his foundation, Asamoah Gyan Foundation (AGF), presented one of his iconic No. 3 jerseys to the Mayor during the visit, which also included his manager, Samuel Anim Addo, CEO of AGF/Goldstar Consult Ltd, and Anita Barakat, CEO of Rediscover Africa.Discussions focused on providing accommodation,
President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to construct three new stadiums in 2026, with a commitment to continue the initiative annually until all regions have modern sports facilities.The President made the pledge during a Citizen Engagement in Sunyani as part of his tour of the Bono Region, where he outlined key development projects.Mahama said the move is part of his governmentâ??s broader plan to improve sports infrastructure nationwide, ensuring that regions without
The Basil David Anthony Foundation has received Ghana Education Service approval to establish SEED Clubs in Okere District schools, promoting entrepreneurship, leadership, and innovation among young students.
The Ashanti Regional Police Command, in a series of intelligence-led operations, has arrested twelve suspects in connection with various robbery incidents across the region. This was disclosed in a statement shared on the official Facebook handle of the Ghana Police Service. According to the Police, three of the suspects have been linked to the murder […] The post 12 Suspects
Remembering the African leader after a Brussels court this week ordered a retired Belgian diplomat stand trial for his 1961 assassination.
Ghanaian defender Samuel Owusu delivered a standout performance as Union Omaha thrashed BOHFS St. Louis 8â??0 in the US Open Cup, scoring twice in a dominant away display.The centre-back struck early in the second half and added the final goal in stoppage time to cap a memorable night.Union Omaha were in control from the start, with Gabriel De Freitas opening the scoring on 11 minutes before Sami Guediri and Dylan Borczak made it 3â??0 before the break. Any hopes of a comeback
Some staff of the Ghana Railway Company Limited took to the Ministry of Transport with placards of various inscriptions to seek redress of their grievances. According to them, despite the availability of a said 20.6 million cedis from the sale of obsolete railway materials, which they say was promised to settle 10 months of the […]
Injured Ghana international Francis Abu is close to making a full recovery in the next few weeks, a situation that has increased his chances of making the Black Stars squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The youngster suffered a devastating injury setback in November 2025 while in action for the national team in the international friendly match against Japan.Abu, in the match, suffered a severe double fracture (tibia and fibula) and required urgent surgery.He successfully underwent
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