A statement issued by the Police said the suspect was arrested on Wednesday, May 7, 2026 by the Inspector-General of Police’s Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team (CVET), in collaboration with personnel at Jacobu in the Amansie Central District of the Ashanti Region.

According to the Police, the suspect, who appeared masked in the video, allegedly warned Police officers against attempting to arrest armed robbers and threatened to kill any security officer who confronted him.

The statement indicated that investigations later identified the masked individual as Opoku Emmanuel.

Police disclosed that the suspect is currently in custody assisting with investigations and will be put before court.

The Police statement did not indicate whether any weapons were retrieved during the arrest or whether additional suspects are being pursued.

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Young Apostles FC have requested a change of referee ahead of their crucial Ghana Premier League matchday 32 encounter against Nations FC as the relegation battle intensifies.

The club has officially written to the Ghana Football Association asking for the reassignment of referee Juliet Appiah from the fixture scheduled for this weekend.

In the letter addressed to the GFA General Secretary, Young Apostles cited concerns over the referee’s handling of their matchday 29 game against Swedru All Blacks, claiming some decisions during that encounter caused agitation among supporters and created tension at the stadium.

The club further raised concerns about perceptions surrounding the appointment because Nations FC are based in the Ashanti Region, the same region where the referee is reportedly based.

However, Young Apostles stressed that the request should not be viewed as an accusation against the referee but rather an attempt to protect the integrity of the competition and maintain a peaceful atmosphere during the high-stakes fixture.

"Our sole interest is to ensure the sanctity of the competition and a serene, secure sporting environment for both teams, officials, and fans," part of the statement read.

The club also appealed to the Football Association to appoint what it described as a neutral official for the game while pledging to respect any final decision taken by the GFA.

The match carries major importance for both sides, with Young Apostles sitting just one point above the relegation zone while Nations FC are also fighting to avoid being dragged deeper into the survival battle with only three matches left in the season.

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Black Starlets head coach Prosper Nartey Ogum has expressed satisfaction with his team’s first training session in Morocco ahead of the 2026 U17 Africa Cup of Nations.

The Ghana team held their maiden session in Mohammedia on Thursday after arriving in the North African country earlier this week to continue preparations for the tournament.

Speaking after training, Ogum praised the attitude and commitment shown by the players and remained confident about the team’s readiness for the competition.

The coach said the session went according to plan and was encouraged by the physical condition of the squad, with all players participating fully and no injuries reported.

Ghana travelled to Morocco on Wednesday before settling in Mohammedia, where the team is currently camping ahead of the tournament.

The Black Starlets are expected to later move to Rabat, which will serve as their base during the competition.

Ogum and his technical team are using the final days before the tournament to fine-tune tactics and improve cohesion within the squad ahead of their opening match.

Black Starlets are hoping to make a strong impact at the tournament as they prepare to face Senegal, South Africa and Algeria in a difficult group.

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Charles Sampson has expressed relief over the weather conditions in Uganda as Ghana’s Black Princesses continue preparations for their FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifier against Uganda.

The Black Princesses held their first training session at the YES Centre Sports Arena in Kampala after arriving for the crucial second-leg encounter.

The session focused on endurance work, ball retention, defending, wing play, and shooting drills.

Ghana heads into the game with an advantage after beating Uganda in the first leg in Accra.

"The weather has been good it is almost like in Ghana I was expecting a weather that maybe we will be having difficulty in breathing I have not experience it yet. I was told of altitude issues so I hope it stays like this. Because of the travel we couldn't train yesterday so it was good we can do a shakeup today. The pitch we got was an astroturf very tough so we couldn't push much but we are glad with what we were able to do and hopefully we can train in the arena that we are going to play on Saturday and then we get conversant with it," he told GFA Communications.

Ghana will face Uganda at the FUFA Stadium in Kampala on Saturday, May 9. Victory will secure qualification to the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland.

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Black Starlets have officially started preparations for the 2026 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations with their first training session in Mohammedia following their arrival in Morocco earlier this week.

Ghana’s delegation arrived in Casablanca on Wednesday, May 6, before travelling to Mohammedia, where the team is currently camping ahead of the tournament.

The squad is expected to later move to Rabat, which will serve as their base during the competition.

After the long trip from Ghana, the players were given time to rest on Wednesday before returning to the pitch on Thursday for their first training session under head coach Prosper Nartey Ogum and his technical staff.

All players participated fully in the session with no injuries reported, providing a timely boost for the team as preparations intensify ahead of the tournament.

Speaking after training, Dr Ogum expressed satisfaction with the players’ attitude and performance during the session.

The coach also remained confident the team would be fully prepared for their opening Group D match against Algeria on May 14.

Black Starlets are hoping to make a strong impact at the tournament as Ghana targets another successful campaign at the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

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The 20-year-old holding midfielder has been linked with bigger clubs several times, and now Leeds United have reportedly joined the race for his signature.

Back in January, there was already talk of a seven-figure fee for Amoako, with Serie A side US Lecce among the first clubs credited with serious interest. Since then, the Ghanaian’s value has only risen thanks to a superb second half of the season in which Dresden sit third in the Rückrunde table. His market value is now estimated at around two million euros, attracting attention from the Bundesliga, including concrete links to VfL Wolfsburg in March.

According to Bild, there is now a clear lead pointing to England, where Leeds see Amoako as a potential Premier League addition if they secure survival under Daniel Farke. The Yorkshire club would then line up alongside Köln, Hamburg, Mainz and Union Berlin as serious contenders. With so many suitors, Amoako’s long-term future in Dresden appears increasingly uncertain.

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The suspects were arrested during coordinated cyber operations carried out between May 1 and May 4, 2026, across Sogakope, Dabala, Tongu, Akatsi and Aflao in the Volta Region.

According to the police, the first operation conducted between May 1 and May 3 led to the arrest of Raphael Ablordeppey, 32; Anipah Jonathan, 23; Dzamesi Bright Kofi, 35; Thomas Ayoyo, 17; and Louis Segbawu, 18, following intelligence on a syndicate allegedly involved in the creation and circulation of AI-generated videos impersonating the President.

Police investigations revealed that the suspects allegedly used the fake videos to deceive unsuspecting members of the public into sending money and disclosing sensitive personal information through online platforms.

A second cyber field tracking operation on May 4 resulted in the arrest of five Nigerians and one Ghanaian in Aflao for allegedly engaging in similar fraudulent online activities.

The second group of suspects were identified as Bishop Esiri, 46; Wisdom James, 25; Ali Lucky, 23; Edwin Edos, 22; John Kofi Darlington, 20; and Danu Peter, 19, the only Ghanaian among them.

During the operations, the police retrieved several items believed to have been used in the alleged criminal activities.

The exhibits included laptop computers, mobile phones, internet routers, 120 pre-registered SIM cards and a Nigerian-registered Mercedes Benz ML 350 with registration number LSR 138HR.

Preliminary investigations, according to the police, indicate that the suspects are part of a wider criminal network involved in the production and dissemination of fraudulent digital content aimed at impersonating high-profile personalities for financial gain.

The suspects were arraigned before court on May 6, 2026. Nine of them were remanded into police custody to reappear on May 25, 2026, while Thomas Ayoyo and Louis Segbawu were granted bail with two justified sureties each.

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Lively from the off, Opoku tormented the visitors’ back line with his movement and link-up play in Montreal’s front three.

After Ivan Losenko had opened the scoring on 18 minutes, Montreal tightened their grip just before the break when Daniel Ríos made it 2–0.

Early in the second half, Opoku got his reward, sliding a precise pass into the path of Wiki Carmona, who finished clinically for the third goal to effectively end the contest. Further strikes from Iván Jaime and Frankie Amaya completed the scoring as Montreal’s attacking quality and intensity overwhelmed a Calgary side that failed to register a shot on target.

Opoku’s assist capped an excellent all-round display in which he constantly stretched the Blizzard defence and linked well with Carmona and Ríos. The victory sends CF Montreal confidently into the next round, and they will look to carry that momentum into MLS action when they host Orlando City at Stade Saputo on Saturday, May 9.

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Dutch-Ghanaian attacker Emanuel Poku produced a match-winning performance, scoring twice in Almere City’s 3–1 victory over De Graafschap in the first leg of their Eredivisie Qualification quarter-final at the Yanmar Stadion.

Poku opened the scoring on 32 minutes, drifting into the box to finish coolly after a smart pass from Jamie Jacobs. Although De Graafschap hit back in first-half stoppage time through Fedde de Jong, Almere always looked the more dangerous side after the break.

Marley Dors restored the hosts’ lead just before the hour, again finishing a move crafted by the influential Jacobs. Poku then struck his second in the 77th minute, latching onto a pass from substitute Julian Rijkhoff and calmly slotting home to give Almere a two-goal cushion heading into the return leg. The forward’s movement and composure in the final third underpinned a dominant display from Jeroen Rijsdijk’s team.

De Graafschap, who carried some threat on the counter but created no big chances, must now chase the tie in front of their own fans. Their next game is the decisive second leg at home to Almere City on Saturday, May 9, where they need a win to keep their promotion hopes alive.

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Former Black Stars captain Andre Ayew and NAC Breda are facing the threat of relegation with only two matches remaining in the Dutch Eredivisie season.

NAC Breda currently sit 17th on the league table, six points behind 16th-placed FC Volendam, and must win their final two matches while hoping Volendam lose both of theirs to avoid relegation from the Dutch top flight.

The club’s survival hopes suffered another setback after losing an appeal seeking a replay of their match against Go Ahead Eagles over claims the opposition fielded an ineligible player.

The Dutch Football Association had dismissed Breda’s complaint regarding the eligibility of defender Dean James before the club challenged the ruling in court.

However, the court upheld the federation’s decision, ruling that the Dutch FA has discretionary authority over matters involving the replay of matches.

Ayew joined NAC Breda in January and has scored once in 15 league appearances since arriving at the club.

The 35-year-old, who remains Ghana’s all-time appearance holder, will hope to help Breda keep their slim survival hopes alive when they face Heerenveen on Sunday, May 10.

It has already been a difficult season for the Ayew family, with younger brother Jordan Ayew suffering relegation with Leicester City earlier in the campaign.

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Barcelona have made an official offer to Belgian Pro League club Club Brugge for the services of 18-year-old Belgian-born Ghanaian winger Jesse Bisiwu ahead of the summer transfer window, according to reports from Spanish media.

The left-footed attacker, who currently plays for Club Brugge's U19 side, has been identified as a prime target by the Catalan giants' recruitment department. Barcelona are now awaiting a response from the Belgian club after tabling a bid for the highly rated youngster.

Spanish tabloid Mundo Deportivo reports that Barcelona's head of scouting, Joao Amaral, has completed all necessary arrangements in pursuit of the budding star.

However, Club Brugge are playing hardball, determined to retain their academy graduate as a future prospect at the Jan Breydel Stadium.

Bisiwu has made 23 appearances for Club NXT across all competitions this season, scoring three goals and providing one assist.

Despite featuring for Belgium's youth national teams, his Ghanaian heritage means he remains eligible to represent Ghana at senior level.

Barcelona are now waiting for Club Brugge's response.

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