Asante Kotoko have been dealt a major injury blow after promising young defender Shayibu Abubakar sustained a serious knee injury during the teamâ??s training session on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.The incident occurred when Abubakar collided awkwardly with teammate Morifing Donzo in a routine challenge.The 20-year-old immediately went down in pain, prompting the clubâ??s medical team to rush to his aid. He was given initial treatment on the field before being transferred

The children of late highlife icon Charles Kwadwo Fosuh, better known by his stage name Daddy Lumba, have distanced themselves from a lawsuit about the funeral and burial plans for their father. In a statement signed by one of the children, Charlyn Fosuh, on behalf of all of Daddy Lumba’s children with Akosua Serwaa Fosuh, […]

Stakeholders in Ghana’s Second Tier Pension Scheme have raised red flags over the underperformance of pension contributions, with over 70 percent reportedly sitting idle in government instruments, yielding minimal returns. They describe the situation as a “ticking time bomb” that threatens the future of retirees and are calling for immediate reforms in how pension funds […]

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo says Ghanaâ??s qualification for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar remains more significant to him than their latest qualification for the 2026 tournament, citing the difficult circumstances under which the team earned their place three years ago.Addo made history by becoming the first Ghanaian coach to guide the Black Stars to two consecutive World Cups.He first achieved the feat in 2022 as interim coach, leading Ghana past Nigeria in a tense

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has revealed that he primarily views Jordan Ayew as a central striker rather than a wide forward.Addo praised the Leicester star for his leadership and consistency during Ghanaâ??s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign.Ayew was one of Ghanaâ??s standout performers in the qualifiers, where the team finished top of Group I with 25 points to seal their place at next yearâ??s tournament.The experienced forward featured in all ten matches,

Black Stars coach, Otto Addo, has lauded captain Jordan Ayew for his exceptional leadership and influence within the national team.The Leicester City forward played a pivotal role in helping Ghana secure qualification for the tournament to be hosted across Canada, Mexico, and the USA.Jordan scored seven goals and provided seven assists, a total of 14 goal involvements in 10 appearances.Speaking to Joy Sports, Otto Addo expressed admiration for Ayewâ??s consistency and

Former Ghana international Anthony Baffoe has spoken highly of Spartak Moscow defender Alexander Djiku, saying he is a warrior.Djiku, who recently joined the Russian outfit played a pivotal role as the Black Stars booked a place at the upcoming 2026 World Cup, to be staged in the USA, Canada and Mexico.The West African football heavyweights narrowly triumphed over Comoros to confirm their place for the global showpiece next year.However, the former Ghana captain has described the

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced that certain parts of the country are recording increased cases of seasonal influenza. In a statement issued by the GHS on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, it said “the cases have been confirmed as Influenza A strains H3N2 and H1N1, which are part of the seasonal flu viruses.” According […]

President John Dramani Mahama will on Friday host the Prime Minister of Grenada, Honourable Dickon Amiss Thomas Mitchell, for bilateral talks at the Presidency. Honourable Dickon Mitchell will arrive in Accra on Thursday, 16 October 2025 (at 4:00 pm) for a two-day official visit, accompanied by Grenada’s Chief of Staff, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Trade […]

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has expressed surprise at the ongoing debate surrounding goalkeeper Benjamin Asareâ??s inclusion in Ghanaâ??s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the Hearts of Oak shot-stopper has earned his place on merit.Asare has been a standout performer during Ghanaâ??s World Cup qualifying campaign, keeping five clean sheets in six matches since making his debut in March 2025.His consistent form has drawn praise from Addo and technical advisor

Ghana international Joseph Paintsil has shared his excitement following the Black Stars qualification to the 2026 World Cup.Paintsil, who plies his trade for Major League Soccer side LA Galaxy made substitute appearance as the Black Stars secured a narrow win over Comoros last Sunday to confirm World Cup qualification, to be held in the USA, Canada and Mexico next year.However, the pacey winger has expressed his joy with the qualification, while commending Ghanaians for the unwavering

Before the last weekend, most people in Madagascar had no clue who Col Michael Randrianirina was.

Fresh from winning the prestigious 2025 BBC Komla Dumor Award, Ghanaian investigative journalist Godwin Asediba has once again placed Ghanaian journalism in the global spotlight after being shortlisted among the final three for the 2025 Thomson Foundation Young Journalist of the Year Award. The award, organised in partnership with the UK Foreign Press Association (FPA), […]

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has dismissed calls for a quota system favouring home-based players in Ghanaâ??s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting that selection will be based solely on merit and performance.His remarks come amid growing appeals from some football administrators, including Great Olympics General Manager Eric Alagidede, for the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to include more locally based players in the national team to ensure local clubs also benefit

Asante Kotoko defender Musah Hamzata is on the verge of joining an unnamed Swedish outfit, marking a significant step in his career.The towering centre-back joined the Porcupine Warriors during the summer transfer window, penning a three-year deal that was supposed to keep him at the club until 2028.The 22-year-old arrived at Kotoko with enormous experience, having played over 50 matches in the Ghanaian top division.According to Kessben FM, the former Accra Lions marksman spell

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has made his ambitions clear ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, declaring his determination to guide Ghana beyond the group stage for the first time since 2010. The tournament, which will be co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico, represents another opportunity for the four-time African champions to […]

A flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kennedy Ohene Agyapong has declared that in a presidential election, he would only concede defeat after the Electoral Commission (EC) announces the complete and final results. Speaking to party delegates during his campaign tour of the Savannah Region on Wednesday, October 15, Mr Agyapong emphasised that […]

The Minority in Parliament has strongly objected to any planned merger or partnership between the government and Telecel, describing the deal as “technically, operationally, and financially unconscionable.” Ranking Member on the Communications Committee, Matthew Nyindam, raised the concern during a media briefing in Parliament. He questioned why both the Minister of Communications and Telecel would … The post Minority

Members of Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana (ICAG) have been urged to uphold the highest standards of integrity and transparency in their professional duties. Speaking at the 2025 Presidential Luncheon of the Institute under the theme ‘Tone at the top: Leading with integrity, innovation and compliance’ the president of the Institute, Augustine Addo, emphasised that […] The post ICAG

Flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bryan Acheampong, has called for an emergency 90-day suspension of all forms of mining in Ghana to help restore polluted rivers and water bodies. He made the call during his campaign tour, where he engaged party members and residents on issues of national concern, including security, the … The post Bryan Acheampong proposes