…Africa’s untapped land seen as engine for jobs and food security By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU, Washington, D.C The World Bank Group has launched a major agribusiness initiative aimed at transforming the livelihoods of smallholder farmers and boosting food security, with a particular focus on Africa’s vast uncultivated land. The programme, AgriConnect, seeks to […]
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Black Stars Technical Advisor Winfried Schäfer has lauded goalkeeper Benjamin Asare for his exceptional displays during Ghanaâ??s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign.The Hearts of Oak custodian emerged as one of the standout performers, keeping five clean sheets and conceding just once since making his national team debut in March against Chad.In an interview with Citi Sports following Ghanaâ??s successful qualification, Schäfer credited Asareâ??s rise to careful
The Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) has agreed in principle to accept staff attachments and secondments from the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), effective immediately. The initiative seeks to enhance the capacity, skills, and professional competence of GCAA personnel through structured training and exposure to global best practices. Under the agreement, GCAA will be permitted […]
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The Womenâ??s Champion of Champions returns this weekend, promising an exciting curtain-raiser to the new womenâ??s football season as Police Ladies and Faith Ladies go head-to-head for the coveted title and early bragging rights.The clash is set for Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the GSCE Park in Prampram, with kickoff at 3:00 PM.Police Ladies, winners of the 2024/25 Malta Guinness Womenâ??s Premier League, will be aiming to add another trophy to their cabinet after an
Ghanaian goalkeeper Richard Ofori says his immediate focus is on performing well for his club, AmaZulu FC, as he works toward a potential return to the Black Stars squad ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Ofori, who has not featured for Ghana since the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, has been working to rediscover his best form after joining the South African side in September 2024 as a free agent.Speaking to iDiski Times, the 31-year-old said he is determined to let his
The Mansour Group, owners of the global Right to Dream (RTD) football and education network, has announced plans to construct a new state-of-the-art academy near Accra.The multi-million-dollar facility will enhance educational and athletic opportunities for nearly 100 student-athletes drawn from Ghana and across West Africa. Construction is expected to begin in early 2026, with the new academy scheduled to open by 2027.During the construction period, RTD will retain all 127 employees
Moroccan side Wydad AC have commenced training in Accra ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup playoff first-leg encounter against Asante Kotoko on Sunday at the Accra Sports Stadium.The team trained on Thursday afternoon at the University of Ghana Stadium in Legon hours after arriving in the capital earlier in the day. The session focused on light physical work and tactical drills as the North African giants began their preparations for the crucial tie.Wydad, who arrived early to
The Catch Them Young Female Referees are gaining crucial hands-on experience as they officiate matches in the Elite U-17 Girls Inter-Regional Championship, a key component of the FIFA Womenâ??s Development Programme: League Development Project.This initiative forms part of a broader Capacity Building Course jointly organised by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and FIFA, designed to equip young female referees with the theoretical knowledge and practical exposure required
Ghanaian goalkeeper Richard Ofori says he knows exactly what he must do to earn a recall to the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The 31-year-old has not featured for Ghana since the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, held in early 2024 in Ivory Coast, where a costly error in the 2-2 draw with Mozambique contributed to the Black Starsâ?? elimination from the tournament. Since then, Ofori has been left out of the national setup.Now plying his trade with AmaZulu FC in South
Dreams FC midfielder Chris Yaovi believes personal form means little without collective effort as his side searches for its first win of the season."Being good form alone doesn't help the team. The most important thing is all of us we are we should be in a good form and give the team the three points the three needed points on Saturday," Yaovi told Dreams FC TV.His words come at a crucial time for the Still Believe side, who have endured a difficult start to the 2025/26
The Climate Vulnerable Forum and V20 Finance Ministers (CVF-V20) stands as a pivotal South-South cooperation platform, uniting climate-vulnerable nations in pursuit of long-term climate resilience and prosperity. The CVF-V20 is represented by five key bodies that drive its mission: CVF Leaders, who provide political leadership at high-level forums like the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA); […]
Dreams FC midfielder Chris Yaovi has urged his teammates to stay focused despite their poor start to the Ghana Premier League season.The Still Believe side has endured a rough beginning to the 2025/26 campaign, failing to secure a win in their opening five matches. With four defeats and one draw, Dreams FC currently sit 17th out of 18 teams on the league table.Speaking ahead of their clash with Nations FC, Yaovi told Dreams FC TV that the squad remains determined to turn things
A senior health official has issued a warning to Ghanaian women, urging them to avoid turning to unverified herbal treatments upon a breast cancer diagnosis, a practice that is contributing to the nation’s alarmingly high late-stage diagnosis and mortality rates. The caution was delivered by Ezzedin Memuna Muntaka, a Midwifery Officer at the Manhyia District […]
Dreams FC midfielder Chris Yaovi remains upbeat as his side prepares for a crucial Ghana Premier League encounter against Nations FC this weekend.â??Okay. So far I can say we have been preparing well through the whole week for our Saturday's game against Nations FC,â? he told Dreams FC TV.The Still Believe side grabbed a morale-boosting 3-1 victory over Sporting Club FC in a midweek friendly, hoping it sparks a much-needed revival in their league campaign.Dreams FC have
In the Ahanta West Municipality of the Western Region, the vibrant red of palm fruit, once a symbol of economic vitality and cultural pride, is fading. In its place, the orderly rows of rubber trees are spreading, creating a silent crisis that is forcing traders to import a staple food, driving up prices, and threatening […]
Medeama SC coach Ibrahim Tanko believes hard work and consistency will be key as his side prepare for their Week 6 clash with FC Samartex in the Ghana Premier League.â??The Premier League is very tough. This season all the teams are prepared very well. Itâ??s not always that you need to dominate to win your matches. Sometimes you play not so good but you win. The league is so long so we will keep on working hard so that even if itâ??s 1-0 or 2-1 like the next game it will
Former Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Inusah Fuseini, has described the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) decision to let Alan Kyerematen leave as a “tragic mistake.” “I mean, NPP made a tragic mistake letting Alan Kyerematen leave their party. Tragic mistake. It’s a storm,” he said. Speaking in an interview with TV3 on Thursday, October […]
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