Ragnar Ache stood at the center of discussion after FC Kolnâ??s loss to Union Berlin, not for a missed chance but for a tactical call that reshaped the contest.The German-Ghanaian striker was withdrawn in the 58th minute, making way for Marius Bülter, a decision head coach Lukas Kwasniok stressed was purely strategic.Kwasniok explained that Ache had fulfilled his role well before the break, with Köln finding him effectively between the lines. The shift came after problems

Medeama SC were left frustrated at home after settling for a 1â??1 draw against Basake Holy Stars on Monday, missing a golden opportunity to reclaim top spot in the Premier League.The visitors stunned the former champions in the 29th minute when Koffie Hagan capitalised on a costly goalkeeping error from Abdul Adams Jabal, calmly slotting home from close range to give Holy Stars a surprise lead at the TnA Stadium.Despite dominating possession and pushing forward for much of the

Finance Ministry names public institutions that complied with the Quarterly Commitment Control Report directive, warning defaulters of sanctions under PFM regulations.

Mali head coach Tom Saintfiet was in near-tears on Monday afternoon after a late equaliser from Zambia denied his side a crucial victory at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).The two national teams locked horns at Stade Mohamed V in their first Group A match of the ongoing tournament in Morocco.In the exciting contest that ensued between the two sides, Mali emerged as the better side in the first half and should have led at halftime. However, they missed several chances, including

German-Ghanaian forward Sirlord Conteh marked a major step in his recovery with an awaited return for FC Heidenheim, drawing applause from the home crowd and teammates.The winger came off the bench in the 66th minute, replacing Marvin Pieringer, to register his first competitive minutes in weeks.Conteh had been out for close to two and a half months after suffering a torn lateral meniscus, an injury that halted his momentum earlier in the campaign. His appearance against Bayern

Nigeria international Victor Osimhen has reiterated his outfit determination to redeem their reputation at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, following World Cup qualification setback.The Super Eagles will miss the global showpiece for the second consecutive time after falling short in the playoff, held in Morocco last month.However, the Galatasaray star issued a heartfelt apology to Nigerians over World Cup qualification failure, while assuring fans of a strong performance at the

Before gifting Ghana top-notch journalism, he almost took a different stage: acting! Godwin Asediba, whose passion for public storytelling led him from aspiring actor to award-winning journalist says. Recounting his experience at the BBC, on the Afternoon Show on TV3, on December 22, the 2025 BBC Komla Dumor Awardee shared how his passion for public […]

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Agona Nkwanta Twenty-seven rubber farmers within the operational areas of Ghana Rubber Estates Limited (GREL) have been honoured for their hard work, loyalty and consistent supply of raw rubber to the company. The event held at three locations; Tikobo No.2, Agona Nkwanta and New Subri all in the Western Region had […] The post GREL honours 27 rubber

Morocco international Romain Saïss has been forced to withdraw from the squad FOR THE 2025 Africa Cup of Nations tournament following an injury setback in opener against Comoros.The 35-year-old defender, who is the captain of the Atlas Lions was forced off with an injury after just 18 minutes into the highly competitive clash, held at the at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat on Sunday, December 21, 2025.Saïss was replaced by Jawad El Yamiq, as the North African

By Adrian Alter, Resident Representative, IMF Ghana Office As the festive season draws near and families across Ghana prepare to celebrate, it’s a good moment to pause, look back at our journey, and look ahead with hope. Ghana’s economy has come a long way in 2025. After years of turbulence marked by fiscal stress, inflationary […] The post Ghana’s Economic Turnaround: Progress

A Political Scientist, Kwadwo Sarfo Kantanka, has cautioned the delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to wake up from their sleep and choose a winnable candidate other than Dr Bawumia in the party’s upcoming presidential primaries on January 31, 2026. In a press statement released by the Political Scientist on 2nd December 2025, Sarfo […]

The Bank of Ghana has signalled tougher supervision on banks as the next phase of reforms. The central bank will introduce new stress tests, recovery-planning requirements and stricter enforcement to protect financial stability, even as lenders return to profitability and capital strength improves. Following a period of recovery for the banking sector, BoG will now […] The post Editorial:

At last, the bell rang again. After 87 long months of silence, the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE)has witnessed a proper initial public offering. First Atlantic Bank’s listing is not just another milestone to be celebrated by the financial services provider and related parties; it is a moment many had quietly begun to doubt would ever […] The post Editorial: The drought is over, long

The Constitution Review Committee has recommended an amendment to Article 62(b) of the Constitution to lower the minimum age a person must attain to qualify for election as President from forty years to thirty years. The committee believes that this would ensure more youth participation in presidential elections. The Committee recommends an amendment to Article 66(1) […]

By Eric OSIAKWAN The exit trails of November 2025 have found its way into the last month of the year, courtesy of the Dot Com Zambia PLC IPO on the Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE), running from November 17th to December 12th, 2025.[1] However, the offer period for the IPO successfully concluded on Friday, 5th December […] The post Exiting December 2025 appeared first on The

Zambia produced a dramatic late twist to rescue a 1-1 draw against Mali in their opening Group A encounter at the Africa Cup of Nations, thanks to a stunning stoppage-time header from Patson Daka. The Copper Bullets looked destined for defeat for long periods, struggling to impose themselves as Mali dominated possession and controlled the […]

The Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD-HQ) in collaboration with Guinness Ghana PLC supported by the Public Affairs Directorate (PAD) of the Ghana Police Service embarked on a one week joint road safety and responsible driving and speeding campaign aimed at promoting safe road use, reducing drink driving and speed related incidents during this critical … The post Festive

Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has clarified that Black Stars head coach Otto Addo is owed only half of his salary, dismissing reports that he has gone unpaid for nine months.Recent claims suggested Addo was owed his full monthly wage of $50,000, but Adams explained that 50% of the amount was already disbursed at the start of the year, in line with his contract.Speaking on Channel One Sports, Adams acknowledged outstanding payments to several national team coaches but

The UK based New African Magazine has named the Chief Executive Officer of Merck Foundation, Rasha Kelej, among the 100 Most Influential Africans for 2025. Dr. Kelej appears on the list alongside the Presidents of Angola, South Africa and Ghana. The annual list recognises African leaders, innovators and change makers whose work continues to shape … The post New

Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has revealed that Ghanaâ??s $9 million prize for appearing at the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be deposited into the newly established Sports Fund.Qualifying for the tournament has guaranteed at least $10.5 million, including $9 million in prize money for group-stage participation and an additional $1.5 million to cover preparation expenses.Further prize money is awarded as teams progress through the competition.Speaking