The Lagos State Government has asked the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, to increase its allocation of pilgrimage slots for the 2027 Hajj, citing the rising number of residents seeking to participate in the annual Holy Pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. The Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ibrahim Layode, made the request during an engagement with […] The post 2027 Hajj: Lagos demands more slots appeared

Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has submitted his squad for Ghana's upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with the final list expected to be announced this week.Ghana Football Association communications director Henry Asante Twum said the squad is currently going through the association's approval process before invitations are sent to the selected players.The four-time African champions begin their qualifying campaign with a difficult away match against

Ghana midfielder Kwasi Sibo is in line to make his CAF Champions League debut after Al-Swehly SC secured a place in the second preliminary round with a convincing aggregate victory over KVZ FC.The Libyan champions advanced 4-0 on aggregate after following up a 1-0 first-leg win with a 3-0 victory away to the Zanzibar side on Sunday.After a goalless opening half, John Oto John broke the deadlock before goals from Mohammed Sola and Zad Al-Kheer Boukhawa sealed a comfortable win for

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) says it will take President John Dramani Mahama's concerns about the standard of officiating in the domestic game seriously.Mahama recently criticised refereeing in Ghana football during a meeting with representatives of Medeama SC, Nations FC and Ampem Darkoa at Jubilee House.However, GFA Communications Director Henry Asante Twum insisted the association does not regard the President's remarks as an attack.Speaking to Luv FM, Asante

The Ghana Football Association says it has stepped up efforts to combat match-fixing and improve refereeing standards following concerns raised by President John Dramani Mahama about the state of the domestic game.GFA Communications Director Henry Asante Twum said the association had spent the past five to six years investing in referee welfare, training and monitoring, while taking disciplinary action against clubs found guilty of integrity-related offences.Speaking to Luv FM in

GHANASoccernet.com brings you a comprehensive report on the weekend performance of Ghanaian players abroad in their respective leagues worldwide.Players on TARGETAugustine Boakye scored again for St Etienne but it was not enough to save his side from defeat against DunkerqueInaki Williams scored for Athletic Bilbao as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Elche in the Spanish La Liga.Baba Musa was on the score sheet for Skenderbeu Korca in their 1-1 draw against KF Tirana in AlbaniaRonald

Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has submitted his squad for Ghana’s upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, with the list currently undergoing the required approval processes.

Land along the Kumasi Expressway route has jumped from GH¢10,000 to as much as GH¢100,000, as residents credit military clearing with curbing robbery.

Asante Kotoko coach Eric Tinkler has admitted his side could have lost their 2-1 victory over Heart of Lions, despite being pleased with the three points at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.Kotoko secured their first Ghana Premier League win of the season on Sunday, but Tinkler was far from satisfied with their defensive performance.The South African coach said his team struggled to deal with Heart of Lionsâ?? movement and rotations, particularly when the visitors' attacking

Asante Kotoko coach Eric Tinkler has made it clear that results remain his priority after guiding the Porcupine Warriors to their first Ghana Premier League victory of the season.Kotoko defeated Heart of Lions 2-1 at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday to move onto four points after two matches.Emmanuel Mamah opened the scoring before Isaac Opoku Agyemang doubled Kotokoâ??s advantage. Francis Odoom pulled one back for Heart of Lions from the penalty spot, but Kotoko held on

Asante Kotoko coach Eric Tinkler has admitted that his side still have a lot of work to do despite their 2-1 victory over Heart of Lions in the Ghana Premier League on Sunday.The Porcupine Warriors secured their first win of the season at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, with Emmanuel Mamah and Isaac Opoku Agyemang scoring to give Kotoko a two-goal advantage.Francis Odoom pulled one back for Heart of Lions from the penalty spot late in the game, while Kotoko were also reduced to 10

The Association of Aggrieved Teachers of Legacy Arrears has urged President Mahama to prioritise payment of arrears owed to teachers since 2012-2015.

Asante Kotoko head coach Eric Tinkler has described his teamâ??s win against Heart of Lions in the Ghana Premier League on Sunday as ugly but necessary.The Porcupine Warriors secured all three points at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday despite being tested by a Heart of Lions side that created several opportunities during the contest.Emmanuel Mamah and Isaac Opoku Agyemang scored for Kotoko on the matchday, while Francis Odoom pulled one back for Heart of Lions from the

The Ghanaian peacekeeping contingent that served with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has returned home after completing its tour of duty in southern Lebanon.

Ghana and China have agreed a three-point strategy to tackle illegal mining, deepen geological survey cooperation and attract responsible investment.

Western Regional Minister Joseph Nelson has called for stronger collaboration among government, traditional authorities, the private sector, financial institutions and development partners to accelerate sustainable development and create decent jobs in the Western region.

Swedru All Blacks secured their first victory of the Ghana Premier League season after edging debutants Debibi United 1-0 on Sunday, with John Andoh scoring the decisive goal.Andoh struck in the 41st minute, finding the breakthrough in a closely contested encounter at the end of the first half. His effort proved enough to separate the two sides as the Black Magicians held on after the interval to claim all three points.The victory provides a timely response for All Blacks, who began

Heart of Lions head coach Kasim Gokyildiz has pinned his teamâ??s defeat to Asante Kotoko in the Ghana Premier League on a lack of focus in key moments. The coach watched from the bench on Sunday as the Porcupine Warriors brushed aside his team with a 2-1 victory at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.On the matchday, goals from Emmanuel Mamah and Isaac Opoku Agyemang earned all three points for the Reds.The only Heart of Lions consolation goal came in the final minutes of the contest

Ghana captain Jordan Ayew made his long-awaited debut for Sheffield United on Sunday, coming off the bench in the Blades’ narrow 1-0 defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers in the English Championship.

Asante Kotoko ended an 11-year wait for a victory over Heart of Lions with a 2-1 win in their Ghana Premier League Matchday Two clash at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday.