Mali head coach Tom Saintfiet has revealed that his desire to coach Ghanaâ??s Black Stars was driven by passion for success rather than financial gain.Saintfiet, who was among the applicants for the Ghana coaching job in early 2024, confirmed he held a four-hour discussion with the Ghana Football Association (GFA) before Otto Addo was appointed.â??I wanted to coach Black Stars, not for money, but to help Ghana achieve success in international competitions,â? Saintfiet

â?¢ Fans from 210 countries have entered the Visa Presale Drawâ?¢ Highest number of applications submitted by residents of the United States, Mexico and Canadaâ?¢ Draw entry period to remain open until 11 am ET (17:00 CET) on 19 SeptemberA mere 24 hours into the entry period for the FIFA World Cup 26 Visa Presale Draw, FIFA has received an impressive number of applications from all over the world, with more than 1.5 million fans from 210 countries having signed up.The highest

Ilyas Ansah will once again carry Union Berlinâ??s attacking hopes when they face Hoffenheim at home on Saturday afternoon.The 20-year-old has become a regular feature in the squad and his coach Steffen Baumgart is keeping faith in him despite a few ups and downs."The fact is that Ily has settled in well, and it's also a fact that Ily is still young and will always experience fluctuations in performance. We're pleased that he's currently fully involved. I

Asante Kotoko coach Karim Zito says his side is fully preparing to face every challenge in the coming season.Asked about meeting Berekum Chelsea coach Samuel Boadu in their opener, Karim Zito explained that life at Kotoko comes with extra pressure."Everybody wants to beat Kotoko every coach want to beat Kotoko that makes Kotoko's work so difficult because there is no easy game for Kotoko so its like they can come all out on us," he told AKSC Media."So we are

Asante Kotoko coach Karim Zito is bracing for a difficult start to the new Ghana Premier League season but believes his team has what it takes to come out on top.Kotoko open their 2025/26 campaign on Saturday against Berekum Chelsea, a side that has always given them trouble. Zito admitted that history is not on their side, but he remains confident."Kotoko has never had a soft game when I was playing anytime we meet Kotoko you see us matching them in everything we can do to

Bechem United coach Stephen Desmond-Issah Botchway is geared up for the opening fixture of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season against Bibiani Gold Stars. The Hunters will take on the defending champions on Saturday, September 13, in what should be a difficult match.For coach Stephen Desmond-Issah Botchway, this will be a normal game for his side and comes with no pressure at all.â??We have done a lot, and I believe in my boys. They are going to perform..Iâ??m not under

Asante Kotoko coach Karim Zito says his side is carrying injuries, especially in midfield, but insists they are still prepared for the new season.The Porcupine Warriors begin their 2025/26 league campaign against Berekum Chelsea on Saturday, and Zito believes the squad will step up even with key players missing. He explained that new signings will be given the chance to cover the gaps left by the injured players."In terms of injury we are still facing problems with injury when

The 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season will officially get underway on Friday night at the Accra Sports Stadium, where Hearts of Oak welcome top-flight debutants Hohoe United in the opening fixture.The Phobians, now led by experienced tactician Mas-Ud Didi Dramani, are determined to launch their campaign with a strong performance.After an impressive pre-season that saw them overcome arch-rivals Asante Kotoko in the Top 4 tournament and later clinch the Democracy Cup against Great

New head coach of Bechem United, Stephen Desmond-Issah Botchway, is aiming for a winning start to the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.The coach has been training with his players for a while and believes they are ready for the challenge ahead.Speaking in a pre-match interview ahead of Bechem Unitedâ??s opening fixture against Gold Stars, Coach Stephen Desmond-Issah Botchway said the plan is to fight for all three points.â??Every coach has his first game, so itâ??s not

Thabo Bester, who allegedly faked his death in prison and escaped, says the documentary is defamatory.

Minister of Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams has defended his decision to release the Black Starsâ?? budget just days before Ghanaâ??s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Chad, dismissing criticisms of poor timing.The budget, which included significant expenditure cuts such as the scrapping of winning bonuses for members of the Black Stars Management Committee and a $5,000 allocation for fuel for the team bus, was made public two days before the 1-1 draw with Chad.The timing

Hearts of Oak head coach Mas-ud Didi Dramani says his side will not underrate Ghana Premier League debutants Hohoe United when the two teams clash in the opening game of the 2025/26 season on Friday at the Accra Sports Stadium.The Phobians head into the contest in high spirits after winning two pre-season trophies, including the Democracy Cup, and finishing unbeaten in the GHALCA Top Four.But Dramani insists that his team must approach the encounter with caution.â??This is going

For Adongo N. Atinga, a student of Abe Halperin School in Tamale, the 2025 edition of The Literacy Challenge was more than just a competition, it became a journey of discipline, courage, and brilliance that ended with him being crowned Ghana’s Best 11-15 year-old Student. From the very first stage of the essay competition, Adongo’s […] The post Adongo N. Atinga crowned

By Samuel Adadi AKAPULE, Navrongo The Kassena-Nankana Municipal Directorate of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has held a civic engagement forum in Navrongo to deepen public awareness and mobilise action against corruption, with a focus on the informal sector. The event, held under the theme “Civic engagements on the rule of law and […] The post Fighting

Elmina Sharks have confirmed the reappointment of Yaw Acheampong as head coach ahead of the 2025/26 Access Bank Division One League campaign.The club announced his return on Thursday, September 11, though the duration of his contract was not disclosed.Acheampong, who left Legon Cities at the end of last season, makes a comeback to the coastal side he previously managed before his departure in 2021. He will be assisted by Felix Aboagye, with whom he formed a coaching partnership

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The Ghana Premier League (GPL) is back for the 2025/26 season, promising one of the most competitive campaigns yet. Clubs across the country have strengthened their technical teams and recruited a blend of youth and experience as they aim to improve their squads and challenge for honours. Our GPL Statistician, Shaban Mohammed provides a rundown … The post Ghana

Storytelling has always been at the heart of Ghanaian life. It is how we share wisdom, preserve traditions, and connect with one another. While global brands have recently embraced storytelling as a powerful marketing tool, for Ghanaians, storytelling is not new—it is part of our identity. According to William Yaw Ansah, CEO of Origin8, too […] The post What brands should learn from storytelling