WORLD number one Carlos Alcaraz continued his dominant run at Indian Wells, beating Norway’s Casper Ruud 6-1 7-6(2), while Jack Draper upset world number three Novak Djokovic 4-6 6-4 7-6(5) on Wednesday to reach the quarter-finals in the California desert. Alcaraz relied on a near-flawless service game to seize control of the match, racing through … The post Alcaraz, Draper powers

MANCHESTER City face a mammoth task to keep their Champions League ambitions alive after Federico Valverde’s brilliant first half hat-trick put Real Madrid in control of this last-16 meeting. Valverde tormented City with a display of the highest class, Pep Guardiola’s side offering threat up front but too often vulnerable at the back. Real were … The post Valverde’s hat-trick sinks Man City

UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Chelsea winger Pedro Neto after he pushed over a ball boy during the Champions League defeat by Paris St?Germain. The 26?year?old Portugal international shoved the youngster in stoppage time of Wednesday’s last-16 first leg at Parc des Princes where Chelsea lost 5?2 which caused him to fall off a … The post UEFA opens Neto case after push

DOZENS of U.S. lawmakers have called on FIFA to lower the cost of tickets for the 2026 World Cup, saying in a letter sent to the global soccer governing body this week that the use of dynamic pricing has turned the sporting event into an exclusionary enterprise at the expense of fans. The letter, which … The post Lower World Cup ticket prices —US lawmakers appeared first on Ghanaian

 Spanish giants Atletico Madrid are reportedly preparing a significant move for Belgian winger Jeremy Doku as the club look to strengthen their attacking options ahead of next season.The Madrid-based outfit is ready to table a lucrative offer to Manchester City in an attempt to lure the 23-year-old away from the Premier League champions. Atletico Madrid view the dynamic winger as a player capable of becoming a central figure in their attacking project.According to sources, Doku

A NEW research has revealed that most traders in the informal economy pay taxes and market fees, with many low-income workers spending a significant share of their earnings on taxes. The study was commissioned by Women in Informal Employment: Globalising and Organising (WIEGO) on the topic; Improving the Efficiency of Tax and Fee Collection in … The post Informal sector workers pay more taxes

Denkyirahemaa, Nana Ama Ayensua Saara III, has categorically refuted allegations that she has taken over Akwaboso Land and handed it to some individuals for mining purposes. According to her, such allegations are not just unfounded but also appear to have been carefully fabricated by certain disgruntled individuals to settle chieftaincy disagreement with her. It will […] The post Akwaboso Land Dispute:

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has called on the government to refund application fees totalling GHS113m paid by thousands of unsuccessful applicants in the recent recruitment exercise into the country’s security services, describing the process as exploitative and unfair to unemployed youth. Addressing a news conference in Parliament yesterday, the ranking member on the Select […] The post Security

Traditional leaders in the Sampa Traditional Area of the Bono Region have warned that rising tensions over a long-running chieftaincy dispute are showing early signs of degenerating into a conflict similar to the protracted crisis in Bawku, calling on the President to intervene urgently to prevent further violence. Speaking at a news conference in Accra […] The post Chiefs Raise Alarm: Sampa

The Minority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has raised concerns over the apparent delay in negotiations between Ghana and BP on a proposed carbon credit agreement, urging government officials to provide clarity on the status of the discussions and consider alternative steps to move the process forward. Speaking on the […] The post Minority

Athletic Bilbao are reportedly prepared to part ways with Spanish international of Ghanaian descent, Nico Williams ahead of the summer transfer window.Per reports, the Spanish outfit has resolved to sanction a move for the 23-year-old right winger at the end of the season after a difficult campaign marked by injuries and inconsistent performances. The club reportedly believes the player is no longer fully happy at San Mamés, making a summer departure increasingly likely.Williams,

Six months after a violent clash between the coastal communities of Asemko and Butre in the Ahanta West Municipality of the Western Region, the once-bustling fishing community of Asemko remains largely deserted as residents continue to live in fear of further attacks. The conflict, which erupted late last year between the two neighbouring communities, claimed […] The post Asemko Still

Australia is proud to have launched the Africa-Australia Partnership for Climate Responsive Agriculture at an event last week at the Ghanaian Australian High Commission in Accra. The partnership is being delivered in collaboration with Ghanaian partners and is designed to support climate resilient agriculture, food security and inclusive development. Changing rainfall patterns and shortened planting […] The post Australia

When nearly 400,000 young Ghanaians compete for just 5,000 jobs, it is no longer merely a recruitment exercise. It is a powerful reflection of the harsh economic reality confronting the nation’s youth. The recent announcement by the Minister for the Interior, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, as reported by Myjoyonline.com that only 5,000 applicants would be recruited into […] The post Editorial:

The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) has launched a week-long training programme to equip masons and artisans with practical knowledge on producing high-quality concrete for construction projects. The initiative is a collaboration with the German Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) and the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, aimed at improving construction … The post GSA,

Former Abdul Karim Zito has addressed speculation about a possible return to Asante Kotoko SC, insisting that his bond with the club remains unbreakable despite stepping away from the role earlier this year. Speaking in an interview with Akoma 87.9 FM, the former Kotoko boss said he is unsure whether he will ever return to […]

In just 43 days, Karim Zito achieved what many coaches spend years chasing—winning four trophies with Asante Kotoko SC. Days after resigning from the powerhouse club, Zito spoke to Akoma 87.9 FM, reflecting on that remarkable period and sharing his thoughts ahead of his new role as head coach of FC AshGold 04. “Winning four […]

THE La Dade Kotopon Municipal Assembly (LaDMA), in partnership with Rita Odorley Sowah, MP for La Dade-Kotopon, has donated assorted food items to three Muslim groups in the municipality to aid their fasting during Ramadan. The beneficiary mosques included Mother Mosque, Cantonment Police Mosque, and Kojo Sardine Mosque. Donations comprised bags of rice, sugar, cartons … The post LaDMA,

Weeks after leaving Asante Kotoko SC, former head coach Karim Zito has reacted to the club’s recent performances, speaking candidly in an interview with Akoma 87.9 FM. Kotoko, under a new coaching setup, has struggled in recent matches, winning only one game, drawing one, and losing two. After 25 games played, the club sits in […]

President John Dramani Mahama has said that Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) plays a vital role in this transition to cleaner energy sources. He makes the point that energy access and the transition to cleaner energy sources remain among the defining challenges of the present. He said this on Thursday, March 12, when he commissioned a […]