Asante Kotoko have announced ticket prices for their upcoming CAF Confederation Cup second-round clash against Wydad Athletic Club of Morocco, scheduled for Sunday, October 19, at the Accra Sports Stadium.Tickets for the high-profile encounter have been pegged at GHS 50 for both the Popular Stand and Centre Line, while fans wishing to sit in the VIP section will pay GHS 200.Kotoko had initially planned to host the match at their traditional home, the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi,

The race for qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Group C of the African qualifiers reaches a thrilling conclusion Tuesday evening, with Nigeria, South Africa, and Benin all still in contention to secure a ticket to next yearâ??s tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.In what promises to be a decisive night of football, Nigeria host Benin in Uyo, while South Africa take on Rwanda in Mbombela. All three sides can still finish top of the group, making it one

By Peter Justice GARIBA On the 16th of July 2025, I published an article in the Business & Financial Times (BFT) drawing attention to the long-standing issue of prisoner feeding in Ghana. Specifically, I highlighted the gross inadequacy of the GHC 1.80 daily feeding allowance allocated per inmate—an amount that could hardly provide a nutritious meal, let […] The post A

The lack of a dedicated maternity block coupled with inadequate beds, has compelled Management of the St Anne’s Hospital in Damongo to admit patients and place them on the floor. Appropriately 10 to 12 patients face this challenge on a daily basis, which according to Management is derailing efforts at achieving zero maternal and child […]

Hearts of Oakâ??s start to the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season has been marked by defensive organisation but a troubling lack of goals. The Phobians have scored only twice in their opening five matches - both goals coming against relegation-threatened Dreams FC and Eleven Wonders.Their recent results reflect a side still struggling to find fluency in attack: a goalless draw with Heart of Lions on October 13, another 0-0 against Bechem United on October 3, and a similar scoreline

Hearts of Oak head coach Didi Dramani has admitted his sideâ??s failure to convert chances remains a concern after the Phobians managed to score in only two of their opening five Ghana Premier League matches this season.The former Black Queens coach, however, believes the team is making steady progress in its tactical identity despite the lack of goals.Hearts have found the net only against Dreams FC and Eleven Wonders, both of whom currently sit in the relegation zone. They

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Bamiankor The Ghana Rubber Estates Limited (GREL) has inaugurated  a community water system with a daily supply capacity of 20,000 litres for residents of Bamiankor in the Nzema East Municipality of the Western Region. The facility, valued at GH¢230,000, forms part of the company’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives aimed at […] The post GREL

The Minority in Parliament are kicking against assertions that they are responsible for high number of unpaid nurses in the country. The Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh on Monday, October 13, 2025 during a press conference accused the previous government of posting graduate nurses without any financial clearance, a situation he says has created a […]

Your Excellency, Ghana’s foreign policy under your leadership has advanced key priorities, including youth mobility and strategic partnerships. Recent steps, such as the reversal of U.S. visa restrictions on September 26, restoring five-year multiple-entry visas, the September 2025 awarding of diplomatic passports to distinguished Ghanaians like Ibrahim Mahama, Wode Maya, Rocky Dawuni, Anita Erskine, and […] The post Open

For years, the Ashanti Region has been known as the stronghold of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).  But in recent times, elections and events show that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has become more attractive to voters in the area. The 2024 elections marked a turning point, with the NDC recording over 34 percent presidential […] The post The growing

By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH Ghana’s new Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Russia, Dr. Koma Steem Jehu-Appiah, in a brief ceremony, has presented copies of his credentials to the Deputy Foreign Minister, Sergey Vershinin, at the Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. “During the conversation, a substantive discussion took place on the further development of the traditionally […] The post Jehu-Appiah

Medeama SC climbed to the top of the Ghana Premier League (GPL) after securing a dramatic 2-1 victory over Dreams FC at the TNA Stadium in Tarkwa on Friday evening. A hero-turned-villain moment from Christian Owusu, who scored an own goal deep into stoppage time, handed the Mauve and Yellow all three points and extended […] The post GPL Week 5: Medeama edges Dreams FC to go top appeared

Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has expressed confidence that Ghana is well-positioned to make a significant impact at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The four-time African champions secured their place at the global tournament on Sunday following a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Comoros at the Accra Sports Stadium, topping Group I with 25 points.Speaking after the Black Starsâ?? fifth World Cup qualification, Adams, who also serves as the Member of Parliament for Buem constituency,

Black Stars goalkeeper Benjamin Asare has disclosed that Germany icon Manuel Neuer has been his idol since the early days of his career. Asare has distinguished himself as the best goalkeeper in the country, earning his place in the senior national team in 2025 following a breakout season with Hearts of Oak in the 2024/25 season.The late-bloomer has not conceded a goal in the Ghana Premier League this season and has seen only one ball in his net in the World Cup qualifiers.Asked

By Ebenezer FORSON Road accidents and reckless driving significantly contribute to increased insurance claims, resulting in higher costs for insurance companies and, ultimately, higher premiums for all drivers. To create a fairer, data-driven, and transparent insurance pricing model, insurance companies can collaborate with the Drivers and Vehicles Authority (DVLA) And Police MTTD to introduce a […] The post Integrating

The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has made the point that football development in Ghana requires both governmental and corporate sponsorship. From the government side, the Minister assured that the Mahama administration would do all it could to support football development by providing infrastructure and other support. Haruna Iddrisu said this when the President of […]

Former Accra Lions midfielder Abass Samari Salifu has joined Israeli outfit Hapoel Kfar Shalem.The 21-Year-old signed a deal to join the second-tier outfit for the 2025/26 season after leaving Ramat HaSharon."Welcome Samari. The midfielder (2004) has signed with the club," wrote Hapoel Kfar announcing his arrival.The Black Meteors midfielder is expected to make a huge impact at the club as they eye promotion to the top tier.Samari has been training with the club after

By Seade CAESAR As the global energy landscape evolves, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is proving that its economic future extends far beyond oil. With forecasts from the IMF, World Bank, and the UAE Central Bank projecting real GDP growth between 4.0% and 5.0% in 2025 and slightly higher in 2026 the country’s non-oil sector […] The post Inside the

“A UK-trained teacher enters the classroom as a reflective practitioner equipped to adapt lessons, differentiate for diverse learners, and integrate technology effectively. A Ghana-trained teacher often enters with limited exposure to such methods, relying on inherited practices and struggling to innovate within resource-constrained environments.” Education is widely recognized as the foundation of national growth. Nations […]

The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has called on home-based Ghanaian players to secure selection to the Black Stars through performance rather than relying on a quota system.Adamsâ?? comments follow Ghanaâ??s successful qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Ahead of the tournament, there have been suggestions that local players should be guaranteed slots in the final squad.Speaking on Asempa