Ghana’s budget transparency score has nosedived from 46 percent in 2023 to 22 percent in the latest Open Budget Survey, placing the country well below the sub-Saharan African average of 38 percent. According to a press release by SEND Ghana, this triggers concerns about public accountability in the management of state resources. The 2025 Open […] The post Budget transparency

Former Hearts of Oak head coach Didi Dramani has praised his players and technical team for their commitment and resilience after guiding the club to a third-place finish in the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.The Phobians endured a challenging start to the campaign, suffering a surprise early exit from the MTN FA Cup at the hands of True Life FC. Despite the setback, Hearts gradually improved as the season progressed, although inconsistent performances at home prevented them

Tony Elumelu has been elected as the next Chairman of Seplat Energy . He will succeed the current Chairman, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma, effective January 2027, ushering in a new chapter of leadership as the company continues its growth and transformation journey, said a board statement The board has also appointed Engr. Effiong Okon as […] The post Tony Elumelu appointed chairman of Seplat

As part of efforts to reduce flooding and improve environmental sanitation during this rainy season, the Zoomlion Ghana Limited, in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), FeDEMS Group Ltd, together with Dredge Masters Ghana Limited, personnel from the Ghana Police Service, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) and MMDAs have commenced a three-day […] The post Zoomlion,

Portugal concluded their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Nigeria in an international friendly on Wednesday night.The European side had to battle back after Nigeria cancelled out their first-half lead, with Francisco Conceicao's late strike ultimately proving decisive in the warm-up game ahead of the tournament.Portugal made a bright start and broke the deadlock in the 23rd minute through Pedro Neto. The winger was picked out by Diogo

Ghana's group opponents England rounded up preparations ahead of the World Cup with a convincing victory over Costa Rica on Wednesday evening. The Three Lions strolled to victory with strikes from Declan Rice, Anthony Gordon and Ollie Watkins.The 1966 winners got off to a blistering start after the Arsenal midfielder fired home following a brilliant cut back from new Barcelona forward Gordon.Gordon went from provider to scorer in the second half after converting from the

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has criticised FIFA and its current leadership following Somali referee Omar Artan's denial of entry into the United States just days before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The incident has sparked debate over the responsibilities of host nations and FIFA's role in ensuring that all tournament officials are granted access to participate in the competition.Speaking on the matter, Blatter described the situation as both "unbelievable

Former Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin has made his pick for the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The player, who is currently on the books of Real Betis, is backing Morocco to reach the tournament final to face Spain.Despite putting a lot of faith in the Atlas Lions, Bellerin believes Spain will come up on top to lift the trophy at the end of it all."Spain and Morocco will reach the final, and La Roja will win the World Cup,� he said as reported on the Real Betis social

The wait for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is nearly over, with 16 stadiums across the United States, Mexico, and Canada preparing to host the largest tournament in football history.Featuring 48 nations and 104 matches, the competition promises a month of unforgettable action at some of the world's most iconic sporting venues.With the opening match scheduled for Thursday, June 11, here is a closer look at the stadiums that will define the 2026 World Cup.Estadio Azteca Continues Its

No Ghanaian player features among the 20 most-followed footballers at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Cristiano Ronaldo comfortably leading the global rankings.A study by MyBettingSites.co.uk, which analysed the Instagram accounts of 1,244 players across all 48 World Cup squads, found that Portugal captain Ronaldo has 665.6 million followers, the highest of any player at the tournament.Lionel Messi of Argentina ranks second with 506.5 million followers, followed by Brazil's Neymar

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on Thursday, June 11, but it is remarkable to think the tournament could have been staged in Africa.Morocco's dream of becoming the second African nation to host the World Cup came to an end on June 13, 2018, when its bid was defeated by the joint proposal from the United States, Canada and Mexico.The United Bid won convincingly with 134 votes, while Morocco received 65, easily surpassing the 104 votes required to secure hosting rights.Although

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has called on fans and the media to celebrate the unifying power of the FIFA World Cup, urging critics not to lose sight of the tournament's ability to bring people together.Speaking ahead of the start of the 2026 World Cup, Infantino acknowledged that criticism of FIFA and the tournament is inevitable but appealed for the focus to remain on football and the emotions the competition inspires."We want to unite the world. If I can ask you

Speaking in an interview with 3news, DSP Gabriel Alorsey confirmed the incident and said the two suspects will be arraigned on June 11.

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has released the timetable for the club licensing process ahead of the 2026/27 football season, outlining key dates and compliance requirements for clubs seeking participation in domestic competitions.According to the Club Licensing Department, the application process will officially open on Monday, June 29, 2026, marking the start of preparations for clubs competing in the Ghana Premier League, Access Bank Division One League and Women's

Heart of Lions have opened negotiations with Hohoe United centre-back Kwame Paul as they look to bolster their defensive options ahead of the new season.The highly rated defender has attracted interest from several clubs, but Heart of Lions are currently leading the race as they push to secure his signature.The club is eager to strengthen at the back, and Paul has emerged as a primary target.Negotiations between the two sides are ongoing, with Heart of Lions hopeful of reaching

Vision FC head coach Nana Agyemang has confirmed he will not continue with the club following the expiration of his contract, bringing an end to his tenure.The tactician, who earlier revealed his decision to Mohammed Shaban, has opted to move on and pursue a new challenge in the next chapter of his coaching career.Agyemang's departure comes as Vision FC begin preparations for the upcoming season, with the club now expected to search for a replacement.His next destination remains

Veteran Ghanaian trainer Abdul Karim Zito insists the Black Stars can succeed at the 2026 World Cup with the right attitude.Ghana are set to make their fifth World Cup appearance after securing qualification for the expanded tournament co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.The West African giants have been drawn in Group L alongside England, 2018 World Cup finalists Croatia, and Panama. Ghana will begin their campaign against Panama before facing England and Croatia.In

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has expressed pride in his team's efforts to ensure Iran's participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite the ongoing war between Iran and the United States.Speaking at a press briefing ahead of the tournament's opening match between Mexico and South Africa at the Azteca Stadium on June 11, Infantino revealed that he personally intervened to guarantee Iran's place in the competition."People were saying Iran couldn't

Ghana Black Queens head coach Kim Lars has stressed the importance of the team's upcoming pre-camp as preparations intensify for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).Speaking to GFA Communications, Lars expressed satisfaction with the progress made so far but emphasized that there is still significant work to be done before the continental tournament begins.The coach revealed that Ghana plans to play between two and three friendly matches to fine-tune the squad