The Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) has secured exclusive free-to-air terrestrial broadcasting rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.   According to a statement by GBC, the rights were obtained with the support of the government, with additional authorised television stations also granted licences to air the tournament.  Some of the authorised partners under the Ghana TV Consortium, licensed by FIFA through New World … The post

MTN Ghana staff that celebrated their birthdays from January to May on Wednesday presented a cheque for GH¢10,000 to the Street Academy, a sports and culture organisation in Accra. In addition, they presented assorted items to the academy that houses hundreds of street and vulnerable children. The items included exercise books, notebooks, biscuits, drinks and … The post MTN Ghana staff donates to Street

Ghana goalkeeper, Lawrence Ati-Zigi, has declared the Black Stars’ readiness ahead of the team’s first group game against Panama on June 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup which kicked off on Thursday. According to Ati-Zigi, the team was ready and focused on getting a good start before coming face to face with England and … The post Black Stars ready for World Cup opener – Ati-Zigi appeared

President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Kurt Okraku has issued a passionate call for unity and belief as the Black Stars prepare for their fifth appearance on football's biggest stage.Speaking at the team's official send-off ceremony ahead of the tournament, Okraku challenged Ghanaians to rally behind the national team and embrace the possibility of achieving something special.Addressing players, officials and supporters, the GFA President delivered a simple

Morocco replaced two injured players in its World Cup squad ahead of an opening game against Brazil, including star winger Abde Ezzalzouli. FIFA confirmed late Wednesday that former Barcelona player Ezzalzouli and Marseille defender Nayef Aguerd were withdrawn from the Morocco squad for the tournament. Ezzalzouli helped Real Betis qualify for next season’s Champions League … The post Morocco loses

Germany’s players will pay for 600 of the country’s fans to travel by bus to their final World Cup group game amid criticism of high transport costs at the tournament. Train tickets, normally priced at $12.90 (£9.50) from central New York to the nearby Met Life stadium in New Jersey, where Germany will play Ecuador … The post Germany players will pay for 600 fans to travel

Cote d’Ivoire home-based fans have been denied visas to the United States, the president of the national supporters’ committee told AFP on Thursday. The run-up to the World Cup, which kicked off yesterday, has been dogged by the visa policies of the main host nation, the United States. Somali referee Omar Artan was turned away … The post Cote d’Ivoire supporters banned from World Cup

MobileMoney Fintech LTD (MMFL) has released a strategic white paper titled Uniting Against Digital Fraud: Strengthening Ecosystem Collaboration in Ghana’s Digital Financial Services Sector, reinforcing the urgent need for coordinated, cross-sector action to address the growing threat of digital fraud within Ghana’s financial ecosystem. The white paper captures strategic insights from the MobileMoney Fintech Partner … The post MMFL

He has therefore called for urgent action to address rising youth unemployment in Ghana.

Long, winding vehicular traffic has become a daily ordeal on the toll booth stretch of the Mallam-Kasoa Highway, as the poor state of the road continues to worsen. The situation, largely caused by deep potholes and mud washed onto the road from nearby hills during rainfall, has left large sections of the highway submerged in … The post Drivers battle floods, potholes on Mallam-Kasoa road

galamsey affects the environment and human lives in devastating ways, hence the need to fight it.

There is a tragedy unfolding in South Africa, one that is not merely a matter of immigration policy or economic frustration, but a profound moral failure that strikes at the very soul of Pan-African brotherhood. In April and May of 2026, organised vigilante groups with names like March and March and Operation Dudula unleashed a … The post When the

President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has set an ambitious tone ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the Black Stars are not participating to make up the numbers but to compete for the ultimate prize.Speaking at a farewell dinner for the team at the Hilton Hotel in Alexandria, Virginia, on Wednesday, Okraku expressed strong belief in the squadâ??s potential to challenge the worldâ??s best.â??We strongly believe in this team, and we know

President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has voiced strong belief in the Black Starsâ?? chances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the squad is driven by hunger and determination to make the nation proud.Speaking at a farewell dinner for the team at the Hilton Hotel in Alexandria, Virginia, on Wednesday, Okraku said he remains upbeat about Ghanaâ??s prospects in Group L, even as the team prepares to face tough opposition.He told members of the Ghanaian

He noted that the European Union remains one of Ghana’s most important trade and investment partners.

President John Dramani Mahama’s plan to introduce a bill guaranteeing cocoa farmers at least 70 per cent of the world market price marks a bold and necessary step towards correcting long-standing imbalances in Ghana’s cocoa sector. Together with the proposal to process 50 per cent of cocoa locally, it signals a shift towards fairness, value … The post Cocoa wealth must work for farmers appeared first

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Dr Bawumia described the meeting as a highly productive engagement.

Morocco defender Nayef Aguerd has expressed his disappointment after being ruled out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The experienced centre-back will miss the global showpiece in the United States, Canada and Mexico after failing to reach full match fitness in time for the competition. The Marseille defender becomes the latest major injury blow for Morocco, joining winger Abdessamad Ezzalzouli on the list of players unavailable for the tournament.Aguerd had been engaged in a race against

Former Swedish football icon Zlatan Ibrahimovic insists the Black Stars can upset England and Croatia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The global showpiece officially kick-started on Thursday, June 11, 2026, with Ghana expected to open their account against Panama on July 17.Ghana are set for their fifth World Cup appearance, after booking a place for the expanded tournament co-hosted in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.The West African football heavyweights are paired in Group L