Belgium came from behind to ?draw 1-1 with Egypt in their World Cup opener on Monday, with the second-half introduction of record goalscorer Romelu Lukaku forcing the own goal which ?salvaged a point for his side. Egypt opened the scoring against the run of play on 19 minutes through a powerful strike by midfielder Emam … The post Lukaku’s introduction earns Belgium 1-1 draw with

England winger Bukayo Saka said he was willing to risk his fitness and play through the pain for Thomas Tuchel’s team at the World Cup, insisting he was fit to feature against Croatia on Wednesday despite an Achilles issue. The ?Arsenal winger had his workload carefully managed towards the end of the season, starting one … The post Saka prepared to push through Achilles pain

Egypt are not at the World Cup to make up the numbers and showed their ?potential and quality players in Monday’s 1-1 draw with Belgium, coach Hossam Hassan said, after they ?came agonisingly close to their dream of a first win in the showpiece event. The Pharaohs went ahead with a brilliant 20th-minute strike from … The post Egypt not at World Cup to make up the numbers- Hassan

Tunisia have sacked coach Sabri Lamouchi and replaced him with fellow Frenchman Herve Renard in the wake of the 5-1 defeat by Sweden, opens new tab in their World Cup ?opener in Monterrey on Sunday, the Tunisian Football Federation (FTF) said. Lamouchi, the first coaching casualty of the tournament, was appointed in January on a … The post Tunisia replace Lamouchi with Renard after Sweden

Spain, one of the pre-tournament favorites to win the World Cup, were held to a 0-0 draw by 67th-ranked Cape Verde on Monday in the first major shock of the group stage. Sixty-four places split Spain and the African nation in the world rankings before Monday’s game, but the Euro 2024 champions couldn’t find a … The post Spain held to shock draw by Cape Verde appeared first on Ghanaian

Former Ghanaian footballers have joined supporters across the country in expressing confidence in the Black Stars ahead of their opening Group L clash against Panama at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. While many expect a difficult contest, the majority believe Ghana has what it takes to begin its campaign on a winning note. Leading the … The post Ex-footballers, fans predict Black Stars win over

Development Bank Ghana (DBG) yesterday launched activities to mark its fifth anniversary with the pledge to help transform Ghana’s oil palm industry from smallholder farms into processing giants. The bank said the initiative was aimed at ensuring that a crop cultivated in the country for generations became a major driver of industrial growth, job creation … The post DBG

Mr. Ernest Brogya Genfi, Deputy Defence Minister, has, through a Facebook post, set the records straight on the stalled Military Hospital Project at Afari in the Nwabiagya Municipality of Ashanti Region.  He stated that in March 2014, President John Dramani Mahama cut the sod for the construction of a 500-bed Military Hospital at Afari. The […] The post Deputy Defence

Ghana has officially launched the Ghana National Research Fund (GNRF), a landmark initiative expected to transform scientific discoveries into practical solutions that drive economic growth, create jobs and strengthen the country’s global competitiveness. The launch, attended by President John Dramani Mahama, development partners, academics and industry leaders, marked what stakeholders described as a decisive shift […] The post Mahama

Ghana and Burkina Faso have reportedly commenced a week-long series of bilateral engagements aimed at advancing the reaffirmation and joint management of their common land boundary. The engagements, which began in Pô, Burkina Faso, with a meeting of the Joint Land Boundary Technical Committee, are expected to culminate in the signing of official documents and … The post Ghana, Burkina Faso

Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana have agreed to harmonise their cocoa farm-gate pricing policies in a major step aimed at improving farmer incomes, stabilising the cocoa market, and strengthening cooperation between the world’s two largest cocoa-producing countries. The commitment was contained in a Joint Declaration issued by President Alassane Ouattara of Côte d’Ivoire and President John […] The post Côte

The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has assured Parliament that the government remains committed to completing the Bokoro District Hospital project in the Ahanta West District of the Western Region to improve access to quality healthcare services.

An Engagement Committee Member of the African Cities Research Consortium (ACRC), Dr Esther Ofei-Aboagye, has added her voice to calls for the election of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs). She explained that this was the only way they could take independent, critical and non-partisan decisions on challenges confronting their communities. Speaking in an … The post Elect

Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire have signed a joint declaration to harmonise cocoa farm-gate prices, aiming to stabilise the market and protect farmer livelihoods.

A person has been confirmed dead following a fatal road traffic collision at the Ako Adjei Interchange in Accra in the early hours of Thursday, June 11, 2026.

Nigeria’s military says it has rescued the widow of a retired general who himself had died at the weekend while being held by kidnappers. Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar and his wife Amina were abducted in the north-western state of Katsina at the end of last month. The military said the kidnappers shot Mrs Abubakar during … The post Nigerian army frees widow of ex-general who died in

Former Ghana international Dan Quaye has cautioned that the Black Stars will face a tough challenge when they begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Panama.Ghana, set for their fifth appearance at the global showpiece, will open their Group L campaign against Panama on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in what is widely expected to be a decisive opening fixture.Following that encounter, the Black Stars will face European giants England and 2018 World Cup finalists Croatia in a

… if environmental degradation continues unchecked By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU Efforts to advance the country’s green finance agenda could be undermined unless the destruction of forests and pollution of water-bodies caused by illegal mining are brought under control, speakers at the Environmental Sustainability Summit (ESS) 2026 opening session have warned. At the summit, organised […] The post Green

Former Black Stars midfielder Laryea Kingston believes Caleb Yirenkyi is the ideal replacement for Thomas Partey ahead of Ghana's opening game against Panama at the World Cup. Partey will miss the game against Panama after he was denied an entry visa to Canada over allegations of rape and sexual assault.Although the former Arsenal player admits not guilty, it was not enough to secure him the visa to travel to Canada.This leaves coach Carlos Queiroz with other options in

Ghana midfielder Kwasi Sibo insists the Black Stars are poised to win their first game at the World Cup for Thomas Partey. Partey will miss Ghana's opening game against Panama after losing his appeal following his visa entry denial by Canada's immigration.The Vilarreal man could not travel with the Black Stars to Toronto, but Sibo who was expected to partner him in midfield at the tournament, believes the team is united for the beleaguered former Arsenal man."Our