Former Bechem United midfielder Francis Twene has officially joined Bibiani Gold Stars on a permanent deal ahead of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.The midfielder, who spent five productive seasons at Bechem United, has signed a multi-year contract with the Bibiani-based club as they seek to strengthen their squad for the new campaign.Tweneâ??s move comes shortly after his contract with Bechem expired, making him a free agent and a hot target for several top-flight clubs.Twene

Justin Kumi has joined Italian side US Avellino on loan from Serie A club Sassuolo, bringing added strength and promise to the Irpinia clubâ??s midfield.Avellino confirmed the move in an official statement: â??US Avellino 1912 announces that it has acquired the rights to the sporting performances of the footballer Justin Kumi from US Sassuolo Calcio, on a temporary basis."Kumi, born in Castelfranco Veneto on July 16, 2004, developed through the youth ranks of Sassuolo

A preliminary report into the Air India crash last month, which left 260 people dead, indicates that fuel to the plane’s engines was shut off just seconds after the plane lifted off. According to the report, shortly after takeoff, the plane’s fuel cutoff switches for both engines went from the “RUN” position to the “CUTOFF” […]

Niger earned a hard-fought victory on Friday, beating Togo by a goal to nil at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram to begin their campaign at the 2025 WAFU Zone B U20 Championship on a positive note.The U20 national teams of the two countries locked horns today in their opening Group B match at this yearâ??s tournament.Both national teams put up a strong performance, but only one goal was scored despite the several chances created.The only goal of the match was

Former Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Mavis Hawa Koomson, has alleged that she was physically assaulted by individuals believed to be affiliated with the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) during the just-ended rerun of parliamentary elections in Ablekuma North constituency. In a social media post shortly after the incident, Madam Koomson described the assailants […]

Ivory Coast secured a 2-1 win over Burkina Faso on Friday to kick off their campaign at the 2025 WAFU Zone B U20 Boys Cup.The defending champions are part of the countries competing at this yearâ??s tournament, being staged at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram, Ghana.In the exciting Group B match played against Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast put up a fine performance to overcome the opponent.A strike by Yaya Tapé on the stroke of halftime gave the defending champions

Ghanaian midfielder Alfred Duncan could be on his way to Serie B newcomers Avellino as the club continues to strengthen its midfield.  The experienced former Serie A player has been offered to Avellino by Venezia, who are keen to cash in before his contract expires next year.Duncan, 32, made just sixteen appearances last season due to persistent injuries, but his top-flight pedigree remains appealing. Avellinoâ??s sporting director Mario Aiello is carefully assessing the

The Black Queens of Ghana remain bottom of the Group C standings after failing to win any of their first two matches at the 2024 CAF Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).The Queens opened the tournament with a tough encounter against the Banyana Banyana of South Africa.Although Ghana impressed with a good performance, South Africa showed supremacy to secure a 2-0 win to begin their title defense on a positive note.Today, the Black Queens of Ghana faced off with Mali in their

Ghana head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren has admitted he was left disappointed following the Black Queensâ?? 1-1 draw with Mali at the 2024 WAFCON, despite his sideâ??s dominant showing on the pitch.â??We will normally win 9 out of 10 games with these stats, but we didnâ??t today, and I feel a little bit sad about that,â? Bjorkegren said after the match in Berkane.The result leaves Ghana with just one point from two matches, having lost their opening game to South Africa.

Ghana coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren has expressed frustration after his side's 1-1 draw with Mali in their second Group C match at the ongoing 2024 Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), pointing to dominant statistics that failed to translate into victory.Speaking after the match, the Swedish coach highlighted Ghanaâ??s superior performance across key metrics. â??We had 2.66 expected goals against Mali's 0.62. We had very high possession. We had 8 big shots against

The Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has approved the GFA Registered Football Academy Licensing Regulations 2025, a comprehensive framework aimed at regulating and standardising the operations of football academies across the country.The regulation, which takes immediate effect, outlines stringent requirements for clubs intending to operate as academies. Existing clubs using the term "Academy" in their names have been given a one-year grace period

Black Queens remain in contention for a place in the knockout stage of the 2024 Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after Tanzania held defending champions South Africa to a 1-1 draw in their second Group C match on Saturday.The result leaves Group C wide open heading into the final round of fixtures. South Africa and Mali now top the group with four points each, while Ghana and Tanzania sit on one point apiece after two matches.For Ghana, the draw offers a lifeline after

South Africa salvage a 1-1 draw against Tanzania and the Women's Africa Cup of Nations holders are virtually assured of a place in the quarter-finals.

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The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) is expressing disappointment over government’s decision to include only two of their proposed allowances in the mid-year budget. The Association says what government has granted them is inadequate, thus could threaten the country’s peaceful industrial climate. At a news conference in Accra on July 11, President of […]

Asante Kotoko have reached a full agreement with FC Samartex for the signing of highly-rated defensive midfielder Lord Hilary Adabo in a deal worth GH¢200,000.The 21-year-old, who was one of the standout performers in last seasonâ??s Ghana Premier League, has accepted personal terms with the Porcupine Warriors and will undergo his medical on Monday before putting pen to paper on a four-year contract.Adabo joined Samartex from Real Tamale United ahead of the 2023/24 campaign

Member of Parliament-elect for Ablekuma North constituency, Ewurabena Aubynn has said she was expectant of a win ahead of the rerun of elections in 19 polling stations. Speaking to the media after being declared winner of the elections, she said “A win was expected because we fought so hard.” When asked about the pockets of […]

Black Queens midfielder Jennifer Cudjoe has been adjudged Woman of the Match (WoTM) after Ghanaâ??s 1-1 draw against Mali in the 2024 CAF Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).The experienced midfielder missed Ghanaâ??s defeat to South Africa in the opening Group C match as a result of suspension.Today, she returned to the Black Queensâ?? starting eleven looking to propel the team to victory.Although she put up a top performance against Mali, Ghana could not secure

Majeed Ashimeru's future at Anderlecht remains uncertain after he turned down a proposal to join Turkish side Alanyaspor.The Ghanaian midfielder, who has struggled for playing time due to injuries and increased competition, was seen as a player likely to exit the Belgian club during the current transfer window.Anderlecht are keen to offload the 27-year-old to make room for new signings and balance their wage bill. However, the offer from Alanyaspor did not meet Ashimeruâ??s