Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has revealed that he has been pursuing several foreign-born players to represent Ghana since 2021, but says some of them ignored his calls and turned down the opportunity.Speaking to 3Sports following Ghanaâ??s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Addo made it clear that players who previously declined invitations cannot expect an automatic place in the team now that the Black Stars have secured their spot at the tournament."We will

Ghana Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has heaped praise on goalkeeper Benjamin Asare, whose meteoric rise in the national team has seen him become the undisputed first-choice shot-stopper ahead of some of the country’s most established names. Asare, who made his debut for the senior national team in March 2025 during a World Cup […]

The West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management (WAIFEM) and the Bank of Ghana (BoG) have called for tighter cybersecurity measures to protect the region’s financial systems as digital transformation accelerates across West Africa. Speaking at the opening of a five-day regional course on cybersecurity and digital currencies in Accra on Monday, BoG Governor […] The post WAIFEM,

By Samuel DOWUONA Telecommunications and digital technology are more than just keeping people connected. It is the foundation for education, commerce, agriculture, national security, healthcare, and national development as a whole. This is why the policies by which the sector is governed should be very clear and unambiguous. But as of now, we can’t say that […] The post Telecom

Black Stars technical advisor Winfried Schaefer has backed Benjamin Asare to remain Ghanaâ??s first-choice goalkeeper, insisting that the Hearts of Oak shot-stopper earned his place purely on merit.Asare has been instrumental in Ghanaâ??s successful 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign, keeping multiple clean sheets and providing stability between the posts. However, sections of the public have questioned his readiness for footballâ??s biggest stage, arguing that he

The Ministry of Health (MoH), through the Ghana Health Service (GHS), has alerted the public to a surge in seasonal influenza cases being recorded in parts of the country. Laboratory tests have confirmed the presence of Influenza A strains H3N2 and H1N1—viruses that form part of the seasonal flu group. According to the GHS, the […] The post Health Authorities Warn of Rising

Mourners gather in Nairobi following the death of former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga.

By Ebenezer OWUSU-ANSAH The bustling markets of Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi etc, glow with the promise of commerce with vendors calling out to passerby’s, trotro mates, hollering for passengers, and shopkeepers tending to shelves of goods. Ghana often dubbed the gateway to West Africa, is a country brimming enterprise and cultural pride. However, beneath this façade […] The post Customer

Member of Parliament for Ketu North and chairman of the MTN Elite U-19 Championship, Hon. Eric Edem Agbana, has ignited debate with his comments on player selection for the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Agbana, appointed chairman of the Elite U-19 Championship in September 2025, has become a prominent advocate for accountability and integrity in Ghanaian football. In his latest remarks, he questioned the commitment of players who declined national team invitations

Jordan Ayew   BLACK STARS captain Jordan Ayew has expressed heartfelt gratitude to Ghanaians following the team’s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be held in Canada, Mexico, Read More... The post Jordan

The Ismailia-Suez Canal Stadium   THE ICONIC Ismailia-Suez Canal Stadium has been confirmed as the venue for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Morocco 2026 qualifier between Egypt and Read More... The post Ismailia-Suez

Cape Verde players celebrate the milestone   Cape Verde have secured a historic place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Eswatini 3–0 at home to top their qualifying Read More... The post Cape Verde

Prophet Elisha Joshua, a pastor and independent parliamentary candidate for Evalue Gwira in the 2024 elections, has confirmed that the replacement statue of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is ready. He said the statue will soon be reinstalled at the Effiankwanta Regional Hospital Roundabout in Sekondi. The original statue, which was mounted in appreciation […]

If you’ve ever heard the ancient Ghanaian proverb, “A single stick may smoke, but it will not burn,” you already understand the core principle of investment diversification. In an economy marked by its potential for high growth but also by significant volatility with currency fluctuations, inflation, and shifting global commodity prices, relying on a single […] The post Don’t

Black Stars set-piece coach and chief video analyst Gregory De Grauwe has given a detailed explanation of his daily responsibilities with the national team following Ghanaâ??s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The Belgian coach, who joined the Black Stars in March 2025, described how he plans, analyses, and prepares for matches, noting that set-piece coaching is still developing globally but is fast becoming essential in modern football.â??Even now in Europe, itâ??s

By Chester FIAMEGBE-SANI In our daily lives, standards quietly shape everything around us from the food we eat, the clothes we wear, the water we drink, the roads we drive on, and even the technology we depend on. Whether we notice it or not, standards are the invisible backbone of safety, quality, and progress in […] The post Why standards matter in everyday life appeared first on The

Ghana’s Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson and World Bank President Ajay Banga have agreed to deepen collaboration across five key sectors — education, health, energy, roads, and agriculture — to drive inclusive and sustainable development.

Larruso    GHANAIAN REGGAE and dancehall artiste, Larruso, known for hit singles like “Killy Killy” and “Midnight,” has dropped his highly anticipated album titled “We Thank God (WTG)”. Songs on Read More... The post Larruso Drops ‘We Thank God’ Album appeared

By: Ebenezer AMANKWAH-MINKAH Over the past few years, few issues have stirred as much public concern as illegal small-scale mining – “galamsey.” The environmental, health, and social costs are severe – rivers poisoned with mercury, forests razed, communities displaced, and people exposed to toxic substances that threaten their long-term health and livelihoods. Yet, the debate […] The post Rethinking

Ghana is set to host the AfroGastro Festival from October 17–18, 2025 at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, celebrating African food, music, and culture! Organized by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, the festival forms part of the Black Star Experience, showcasing unity through gastronomy, heritage, and the arts. The sector minister, Abla … The post Ghana gears up for AfroGastro