The family of former Ghana international Peter Lamptey, fondly remembered as â??Goal Thief,â? has formally notified the Ghana Football Association (GFA) of his passing.The late Peter Lamptey, who featured for Accra Great Olympics and Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at the Kaneshie Poly Clinic in Accra.A prolific striker during his playing days, Lamptey formed part of Hearts of Oakâ??s celebrated attacking lineup alongside Mohammed

Bechem United coach Desmond Issah-Botchway has admitted that his team is currently in a crisis after a very poor start to the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.After five matches into the new league season, the Hunters are one of the worst-performing sides, having failed to secure a single win.With three defeats and two draws, pressure is mounting on Desmond Issah-Botchway, with some fans already calling for his sacking.The coach admits that his side is not in a good place and

The Black Queens are preparing for a decisive two-legged clash against Egypt in the 2026 Africa Womenâ??s Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifiers later this month.The first leg will take place on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at the Ismailiaâ??Suez Canal Stadium in Suez, Egypt, with kickoff scheduled for 4:00 PM (local time).The return fixture is set for Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at the Accra Sports Stadium, starting at 3:30 PM.Head coach Kim Lars Björkegren and his team will

Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bjöorkegren has named a strong 24-player squad for Ghanaâ??s 2026 Africa Womenâ??s Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifying matches against Egypt.The list combines experience with youthful promise as the team targets qualification for the continental tournament in Morocco.Goalkeepers Cynthia Fiindib Konlan and Afi Amenyaku headline the selection, while the defensive lineup includes captain Portia Boakye, Comfort Yeboah, and Susan Ama Duah, all

The Ghana Stammering Association (GSA) has joined the world to commemorate International Stammering Awareness Day (ISAD) 2025 under the theme, “A Diverse Stammering Community – Meeting Challenges with Strengths.” In a statement issued to commemorate ISAD on October 22, 2025, GSA said this year’s theme is a call on all persons who stammer, families, speech […]

The West African Football Union Zone B (WAFU B) has officially congratulated Ghana on securing qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The message of goodwill was conveyed in a letter signed by WAFU B Executive Director Tchere Mirin Alain-Philippe and addressed to the Ghana Football Association (GFA).In the letter, WAFU B commended the GFA for its leadership and commitment, which guided the Black Stars to their fifth World Cup appearance and second successive qualification following

Former Asante Kotoko players, including club legend Stephen Oduro, have sent a message of support to the current squad ahead of their crucial CAF Champions League playoff clash against Moroccan giants Wydad Athletic Club.Kotoko will host Wydad in the first leg of the playoff tie at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday, as they aim to secure a strong result before the return fixture in Casablanca.The legends urged the players to give their all, show determination, and make the club

Thousands of mourners fill the streets of Nairobi from the airport to the Kasarani Stadium to pay their respects.

The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has announced that the damage to the 161kV Aboadze–Tarkwa transmission line has been successfully repaired and power has been fully restored to all affected areas as of 1 pm on Thursday, October 17, 2025. “We wish to thank the public, particularly residents and businesses in the Western and […]

Black Stars coach Otto Addo says he expects Ghana to be drawn into a difficult group at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Ghana, making its fifth appearance at the global showpiece, will aim to progress beyond the group stage and make a strong impact in the tournament.Speaking in an interview with Citi Sports, Addo, who became the first coach to qualify Ghana for the World Cup on two occasions, acknowledged the countryâ??s current FIFA ranking could lead to a challenging draw.The four-time

Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has postponed the Odwira Festival which was scheduled for October 31,2025. He explained at the Asanteman Council meeting on Thursday, October 16, 2025 that, there cannot be an Odwira Festival without Asantehemaa. Per Asante tradition a successor for the late Asantehemaa must be enstooled and the necessary rites performed. He […]

Bechem United defender Yaw Acheampong has noted that players are worried about the teamâ??s poor form in the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League.Five matches into the Ghanaian top-flight league campaign, the Hunters are without a win.The challenging start to the league campaign has put massive pressure on head coach Stephen Issah-Botchway, who has been critical of his players, often slamming them for losing concentration during matches.For Yaw Acheampong, the situation Bechem United

The Ghana Supporters Union has urged the public to ignore false messages circulating on social media claiming that the group has opened visa applications and appointments for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States.In a statement signed by its president, Hajj Moro Issaka Polo, the Union said certain individuals are fraudulently using its name to extort money from unsuspecting football fans under the pretense of facilitating U.S. visa fees and appointments for the upcoming tournament.â??The

The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has charged leaders to invest in women entrepreneurs to drive Africa’s economic growth. Speaking at the 27th Zonta District 18 conference in Accra, on Thursday, October 16, 2025, the Vice President said as part of government’s commitment to gender equality, it has expanded access to education and supported […]

Dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale has revealed his childhood ambition albeit the fact that he’s now being revered as one of Ghana’s top Dancehall musician. Even before his music passion could emerge, the artiste had dreams of becoming a pilot, a lawyer, or even the president, explaining that he had always desired to be a leader. […]

A Kumasi High Court judge has advised parties in the ongoing legal dispute over who is the rightful wife of late highlife legend Daddy Lumba to seek an amicable settlement ahead of the musician’s planned funeral on December 6, 2025.

The Accra High Court has granted bail to gold dealership firm Rafmoh Gold Ltd and five others, each with a bail of GHC50 million, with two sureties. The alleged gold smugglers pleaded not guilty to charges of smuggling 100kg of gold worth GHC100 million. As part of the bail conditions, one of the sureties has […]

The blaze and arrests of protesters highlight the strife in the country, whose longtime president faced rare electoral opposition.

A leading member of the newly rebranded United Party, also known as UP, Hopeson Adorye, has called on Ghanaians who feel dejected or oppressed in politics to join the new party, describing it as a better political home for all. He made these remarks at the launch and rebranding of the Movement for Change into … The post Hopeson Adorye invites Ghanaians to join new United Party appeared

The newly launched United Party led by Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen has turned down an amnesty from the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) for former party members to rejoin the NPP. The leaders of United Party, previously Movement for Change are all former members of the NPP who formed a breakaway faction. The opposition New Patriotic […]