Argentina Football Association (AFA) President Claudio Tapia has confirmed that Lionel Messi has been included in Argentina’s squad for the friendly against Benin on October 6, with the match set to provide the national team captain with the farewell he deserves on home soil.

Ato Forson: falling T-bill rates show the cost of capital for Ghanaian businesses is coming down, as Ghana targets an investment-grade credit rating by 2030.

Ghana Football Association President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku has reaffirmed the GFA’s commitment to strengthening Colts football and creating a sustainable pathway for young talents across the country.

Morocco forward Soufiane Rahimi has etched his name into Al Ain’s history after becoming the club’s all-time leading scorer in the AFC Champions League, surpassing former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan and club legend Omar Abdulrahman.

The Association of Amateur Football Clubs of Cameroon (ACFAC) has called for an investigation into Cameroon Football Federation (Fecafoot) president Samuel Eto'o over allegations linked to a payment from the Russian Football Union.The amateur clubs' body says it will also file a lawsuit against the former Barcelona and Inter Milan striker in Cameroon, while pursuing a separate legal complaint against the Russian Football Union in Russia.The allegations stem from a friendly

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) says it would have preferred Inaki Williams to continue with the Black Stars despite the striker's modest goalscoring record before his retirement from international football.The 31-year-old Athletic Club captain announced last week that he was ending his four-year spell with Ghana to focus on his club career, bringing to a close a journey that began after switching his international allegiance from Spain ahead of the 2022 World Cup.Williams

Fannie Masemola had denied the charges of failing to provide oversight of a controversial health contract.

Ghana international Thomas Partey has returned to training at Al Shabab after recovering from an injury setback.The former Atletico Madrid and Arsenal star picked up a knock while in action for the Saudi Pro League outfit, ruling him out of the clubâ??s last two matches and raising concerns about his availability for the upcoming international break.Parteyâ??s injury came at an important time for Ghana, with the Black Stars gearing up for crucial fixtures against Ivory Coast

Mali international Yves Bissouma has secured his next move after leaving Tottenham, with the midfielder joining Dutch giants Ajax on a contract until the end of the season.

Vini Jnr, Mbappe and Konate cover up Ceuta message of support ahead of Real Madrid's match against Elche.

Olu Jacobs was one of Nigeria's most recognised actors, whose career spanned several decades.

Ghana must make a strong start to their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, says Ghana Football Association communications director Henry Asante Twum.The Black Stars will begin their bid to return to the continent's showpiece tournament with a difficult away fixture against Ivory Coast in Bouaké on 24 September.They will then host The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium three days later as new head coach Carlos Queiroz begins preparations for his first competitive

The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has called for greater investment in the education of Ga-Dangme youth to equip them with the knowledge and skills needed to become responsible citizens and contribute to the development of the Ga-State. He said educating the younger generation was critical to the future development of the Ga-State … The post Scholarship scheme launched for Ga-Dangme

The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) has called for an independent review of the Senior High School (SHS) placement system amid growing concerns over alleged unfairness, lack of transparency and claims that parents are being asked to pay money to secure school places. The Bishops said the recurring complaints surrounding the Computerised School Selection and … The post Catholic

Medivents Consult, organisers of the Tampico Accra Inter-City Marathon, have announced that the winner of this year’s race will take home a total prize package of $4,000. Mr William Ezah, the Race Director who announced this at a press conference in Kumasi, in the Ashanti Region said, the winner will pocket a cash prize of … The post $4,000 prize package announced for Accra

The U.S. Embassy in Ghana has concluded a sports diplomacy programme after training 50 coaches and 300 female student-athletes across Tamale, Kumasi, and Accra to strengthen the country’s grassroots women’s football pipeline. The U.S Department of State initiative brought 1991 FIFA Women’s World Cup champion Amy Griffin, alongside former Major League Soccer player Kofi Sarkodie … The post US

Veteran Nigerian actor and film executive, Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has died at the age of 84.

Two Kenyan athletes emerged winners of the 2026 KGL Foundation Millennium Marathon held in Accra on Saturday. Alex Korio won the men’s 21-kilometre elite race, while Lucy Ndambuki triumphed in the women’s category. The event, which attracted thousands of athletes, was held in line with the KGL Foundation’s mental health initiative, the Mental Health Index … The post 2 Kenyans shine

Former England forward Raheem Sterling admitted dangerous driving on Tuesday after being involved in a collision on a highway. Sterling pleaded guilty at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court to driving his Lamborghini Urus dangerously before he crashed on the M3 in southern England on May 28. No other vehicles were involved and no injuries were reported, officials … The post Sterling admits

Jack Draper has ruled himself out of action for the rest of the year. In an emotional Instagram post, Draper said he won’t be able to play again until 2027. “Don’t usually love lots of words on here but I wanted to update you that I am aiming to return to the tour at the … The post Draper out until 2027 appeared first on Ghanaian Times.