Chadâ??s national football team arrived in Accra on Monday evening to prepare for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Ghanaâ??s Black Stars.The match is scheduled for Friday, March 21, 2025, at 19:00 hours at the Accra Sports Stadium.In Group I standings, Ghana shares the top spot with Comoros, both having accumulated nine points from four matches. The Black Stars began their campaign with a 1-0 victory over Madagascar, followed by a loss to Comoros. They rebounded

The Black Stars of Ghana have officially commenced preparations for their next two games in the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Ghana is scheduled to play against Chad and Madagascar in the March international break.The Black Stars on Monday opened camp in Accra and had a first training session at the Accra Sports Stadium.Nine players including all three goalkeepers invited for the two games took part in the training session.The goalkeepers - Benjamin Asare, Lawrence Ati-Zigi,

Four hundred and sixty river guards have been recruited for training to kickstart government’s Blue Water Initiative, aimed at restoring the health of the country’s rivers and other water bodies. The Lands and Natural Resources Minster, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah who launched the programme on Monday at Ezinlibo in the Jomoro municipality of the Western […] The post Galamsey

Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has announced that the Accra Sports Stadium will be closed for refurbishment following Ghana’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against Chad. The stadium, which has been a key venue for the Black Stars, will host Friday’s crucial match, but Adams emphasized the need for significant improvements to enhance its […] The post Accra

Residents in Ethiopia's north tell the BBC they are stocking up and taking cash out as tensions deepen.

Sports Minister Kofi Adams has admitted he wasn’t entirely satisfied with the Ghana Football Association’s (GFA) decision to retain Otto Addo as Black Stars head coach but believes the timing of a change would not have been ideal. Following Ghana’s failure to qualify for the 2025 AFCON, Addo faced heavy criticism. Adams revealed that he […] The post I raised

Sports Minister Kofi Adams says the Black Stars’ technical team has assured him of victory in their crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier against Chad. After missing out on the 2025 AFCON, the Black Stars are eager to bounce back and secure a spot at the World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Speaking on […] The post Black Stars technical team has assured me of a

Ghanaâ??s Minister in charge of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams has urged Black Stars players to show their quality in the upcoming encounter against Chad.The Black Stars are returning to action in the March international break and will take on Chad and Madagascar in two important games in the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Speaking to journalists ahead of the game, Kofi Adams has motivated the Black Stars players, insisting that they are the best on the African continent.He

The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams has argued that Ghanaâ??s qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is non-negotiable.Speaking to Journalists at the Accra Sports Stadium on Monday, March 17, the Minister compared the importance of the qualification to the air that humans breathe.Mr. Adams further assured he will do everything to ensure the Black Stars receives the support needed to beat Chad later this week.â??For the qualification, I need it just like any

The perennial water crisis in the Greater Tamale metropolis is compelling residents to buy and drink from unwholesome sources which predisposes them to some diseases like typhoid and other waterborne illnesses. For decades, the Tamale metropolis, Sagnarigu and other communities within the Tamale enclave, have witnessed severe water crisis. The estimated average water consumption in […] The post Tamale

Nine players took part in the Black Stars’ first training session on Monday ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Chad on Friday, March 21. The team opened camp at the Accra Sports Stadium, with the first training session open to the public. Despite head coach Otto Addo naming a 23-man squad […] The post 2026 World Cup Q: Semenyo,

The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has said that a united Ghana and Africa would ensure self-reliance. She noted that despite the continent’s contribution to the development of the western world, the efforts are least appreciated. “I have heard the President in the country you are studying, slashing aid, one of the questions he […] The post Vice President underscores

Crystal Palace forward Eddie Nketiah cherishes the privilege of being a role model, recognizing the impact he can have on aspiring young footballers.The 25-year-old striker, who began his football journey at Chelsea before making his name at Arsenal, has steadily built his career with determination and resilience. After breaking into Arsenalâ??s first team in 2017 and experiencing a loan spell at Leeds United during their Championship-winning campaign, Nketiah now seeks a fresh

The recent unannounced power outages in parts of Kumasi have prompted residents to call for a load-shedding timetable. According to the Electricity Company of Ghana, the ongoing power instability is due to technical challenges at the Anwomaso Bulk Supply point. However, residents have expressed frustration, stating that the situation is disrupting their business activities and […] The post Energy

President Mahama dismisses CDS General Oppong-Peprah, other military chiefs

Soldier killed by unknown gunmen in Bawku

President Mahama has appointed Brigadier General William Agyapong as Acting Chief of Defence Staff, replacing Lt. Gen. Oppong-Peprah, who served since February 2024. The post Mahama names Brigadier General William Agyapong as new Chief of Defence Staff first appeared on 3News.

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed new Service Chiefs to be in command of the Ghana Armed Forces pending consultation with the Council of State. Their appointments take effect from March 24, 2025, this was contained in a statement issued on Monday, March 17 and signed by the Minister of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu […] The post Mahama appoints new Acting

Eddie Nketiah has stated that he carries more than just his own dreams every time he steps onto the pitch.The Crystal Palace striker embraces the weight of his familyâ??s legacy, knowing his name represents generations of aspirations.Born in Lewisham to Ghanaian parents, Nketiahâ??s football journey began in south-east London with grassroots club Hillyfielders. Chelsea scouted him at nine, but by 2015, he faced rejection. Arsenal saw his potential, offering him a fresh start

A military officer has been shot dead in Bawku, Upper East Region, by unidentified gunmen, heightening tensions in the conflict-prone area. The post Soldier shot dead in Bawku by unknown gunmen as security tensions rise first appeared on 3News.