The Hope Brand continues to cement its status as a major force in Ghanaian football, having now secured official kit sponsorship deals with four Ghana Premier League clubs ahead of the 2026/27 season.The sportswear company's growing portfolio includes some of the biggest names in Ghanaian football: Asante Kotoko, Medeama SC, Hearts of Oak and Karela United.The announcement of Hearts of Oak as the latest addition follows similar deals with Kotoko, Medeama, and Karela United,
Coach Nana Agyemang has revealed that he discovered Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Solomon Agbasi as a 12-year-old, and has backed the shot-stopper to one day become Ghana's first-choice goalkeeper.The former Vision FC head coach, who worked as technical director at Lizzy Sports Complex, recalled spotting Agbasi's talent at a young age and beginning his training there."I discovered Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Solomon Agbasi when he was just 12 years old and began training
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to make history for African football, with a record 10 nations representing the continent on the global stage and thousands of passionate supporters expected to bring colour, energy and culture to stadiums across the United States, Canada and Mexico.For the first time in the tournament's history, Africa will be represented by 10 countries following the expansion of the World Cup to 48 teams. Morocco, Ghana, Egypt, Ivory Coast, Senegal, Cape Verde,
At just 17 years and 240 days old, midfielder Gilberto Mora cemented his status as a football prodigy by becoming the youngest Mexican and youngest North American ever to play in a FIFA Menâ??s World Cup.The teenager etched his name into soccer folklore during co-hosts Mexico's dramatic 2-0 opening match victory against South Africa at the historic Estadio Azteca.Coming on as a second-half substitute for Ãlvaro Fidalgo in the 65th minute, Mora didn't just step onto
According to the Minister, the tour was undertaken to assess the impact of government’s decision to transfer more resources and responsibilities from the central government to the local level
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway across the United States, Canada and Mexico, Africa will once again look to its finest talents to make a mark on football's biggest stage.Among the continent's brightest stars is Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi, a player widely regarded as one of the best full-backs in world football.At 27, Hakimi enters the tournament at the peak of his powers and carries the hopes of a Moroccan side aiming to build on its historic run at the 2022
According to him, although applications will continue to pass through the required technical and statutory processes
When the final whistle blew at the Estadio Azteca, cementing South Africaâ??s historic 2-0 opening match defeat and record-breaking three red cards, the explosion of celebration across West African social media was instant, ruthless, and deeply personal.To an outside observer, the relentless trolling from Ghanaian and Nigerian fans looked like standard football banter mocking Bafana Bafana's disciplinary collapse.However, the digital onslaught stems from a far more painful
The PURC’s Energy Services and Performance Monitoring (ESPM) and Regional Operations and Consumer Services (ROCS) Directorates are collaborating to actively monitor power supply reliability and service quality.
Every World Cup produces its firsts. The first touch, the first foul, the first flash of a yellow card. At the Estadio Azteca on Thursday, history began being written just nine minutes into the opening match between Mexico and South Africa, and it wasted no time delivering drama.
The FIFA World Cup has long been a showcase for the world's best footballers, but it is also one of the most important scouting grounds for identifying future stars.As Africa prepares for greater representation at the expanded 2026 World Cup, clubs, agents and talent scouts are paying closer attention to the continent's next generation of players. The tournament provides a unique stage where emerging talents can test themselves against elite opposition while attracting
African football is attracting more sponsors than ever before as the continent's national teams continue to gain global recognition.The expansion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to 48 teams, which guarantees Africa at least nine places, has significantly increased the commercial value of African football and created new opportunities for brands seeking visibility in emerging markets.In recent years, African football has experienced a major rise in sponsorship revenue. The Confederation
Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi has paid an emotional tribute to teammates Abde Ezzalzouli and Nayef Aguerd following their recent setbacks with the national team.In a heartfelt message shared on social media, Hakimi expressed his support for the duo, acknowledging the disappointment they are experiencing while assuring them that the team remains united behind them.â??Football can be cruel sometimes. Thank you for everything you've given to the team since day one. We'll
The warning was issued by representatives of Hen Mpoano during a visit to the Greater Cape Three Points Marine Protected Area by the Norwegian Ambassador to Ghana, John Mikal Kvistad.
The FIFA World Cup is more than just football's biggest tournament. For many African players, it serves as a career-changing platform that can transform them from local stars into global names within a matter of weeks.With billions of viewers watching around the world, strong performances at the World Cup often attract the attention of elite clubs, sponsors and football agents, creating opportunities that might otherwise take years to develop.African football has produced several
Exactly 16 years after that famous World Cup opening clash between South Africa and Mexico at the FNB Stadium, both countries once again opened the biggest Mundial ever with a pulsating display at a packed Azteca Stadium.
Mexico made a winning start to the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Thursday night, defeating South Africa 2-0 in the opening match of the tournament.The hosts started brightly and almost broke the deadlock in the 5th minute from a corner kick. Raul Jimenez met a first-time effort towards the bottom corner, but South African goalkeeper Ronwen Williams produced a brilliant diving save to keep the scores level.Mexicoâ??s pressure eventually paid off in the 9th minute when Julian Quinones
Kasapreko PLC has successfully concluded its Initial Public Offer (IPO), raising GH¢700 million after the offer attracted subscriptions worth approximately GH¢1.73 billion, making it 146 percent oversubscribed. The beverage manufacturer issued 583.3 million new ordinary shares at GH¢1.20 per share under the offer, which was managed by Absa Bank Ghana, Consolidated Bank Ghana and Databank […] The post Kasapreko
The 2026 FIFA World Cup opened in spectacular fashion on Thursday, June 11, as Mexico City's Estadio Azteca played host to a vibrant ceremony before the tournament's first match between Mexico and South Africa.Colombian superstar Shakira and Nigerian Afrofusion artist Burna Boy headlined the event, performing their official tournament anthem "Dai Dai" in front of more than 80,000 fans inside the historic venue.They were joined by a diverse lineup of international
Following the report of the incident, an immediate search was conducted within the facility.
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