DEFENDING Ghana Premier League (GPL) champions, Bibiani Gold Stars, kept the pressure on leaders Medeama SC with a 2-1 victory over visiting Hearts of Oak in their Matchday 24 game played at the Dun’s Park, yesterday. The win reduced the points gap between them and Medeama to one. A goal in each half from Samuel … The post Gold Stars stun Hearts appeared first on Ghanaian T

HUNDREDS of retired footballers, mostly from Accra Hearts of Oak (AHOOPA) and Accra Great Olympics (AGOOPA), on Friday joined other sympathisers to pay their last respect to Ghanaian football legend, Peter Lamptey, aka ‘Goal Thief’ at the Rev. Joseph Thomas Clegg Memorial Methodist Church at Kaneshie, Accra. • Olympics tribute being read by Mr Dennis … The post ‘Goal Thief’ Peter Lamptey laid to

PRESIDENT John Dramani Mahama has cautioned supporters who intend to travel to the United States of America (USA) to support the Black Stars at the FIFA World Cup to respect immigration laws and return home after the tournament. He noted that the government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, had worked to renew visa privileges, … The post Don’t overstay your visit

LAMINE Yamal scored a landmark first hat-trick of his career as Barcelona beat Villarreal to ensure they will stay top of La Liga. The 18-year-old put the home side in control at half-time by scoring twice in nine minutes, both from Fermin Lopez assists. Villarreal then pulled a goal back through Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye … The post Lamine Yamal scores first Barca hat-trick appeared first on

Petroleum product prices in Ghana are set to rise slightly from March 1, 2026, according to the latest outlook report by the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC). This marks the third projected increase since January this year. The current surge is largely attributed to rising crude oil prices on the international market, coupled with … The post Fuel prices to increase

The President of Wisconsin International University College, Dr Lawrence Kanae, has called for decisive private sector leadership, financial innovation, and coherent policy coordination to drive Ghana’s proposed 24-hour economy. Speaking at the university’s Business Week Celebration in Accra on Thursday, under the theme “Building Ghana’s 24-hour Economy: Challenges and Opportunities”, Dr Kanae warned that political … The post Govt

THE Minister of Labour, Jobs and Employment, Dr Rashid Pelpuo, has emphasised the vital role of private sector sanitation companies in advancing Ghana’s proposed 24-hour economy policy. He singled out Zoomlion Ghana Limited as a model enterprise capable of driving both employment creation and economic productivity. Dr Pelpuo made the remarks during a working visit … The post Labour

ONE of my favourite hymns is Tell Me the Old Old Story which was on a much-thumbed page in my school Church Hymnary in my school days. To this day, I feel a bit of a shiver when I hear its dying strains because it is one of a number of items in my personal … The post Tell Me the Old Old Story appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

President John Dramani Mahama has disclosed that the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) had, as of December 2025, recovered over GH¢600 million for the country’s coffers. Speaking last Friday during the State of the Nation Address in Parliament of Ghana, he said the Office had investigated 462 cases, with 15 currently under prosecution, and … The post EOCO recoversGH¢600m

The School of Languages at the University of Ghana has called for urgent and coordinated action to safeguard Ghana’s indigenous languages from decline. According to the School, rapid technological advancement, coupled with inadequate mother-tongue education, risks widening inequality and accelerating the erosion of local languages unless deliberate steps are taken to preserve them. The call … The post Digital

Ghana is losing more than GH¢6.2 billion every year due to poor waste management and sanitation, a new report has revealed. The report, “Waste or Wealth? The Economic Returns to Sanitation Investment in Ghana,” indicates that the country spends far more treating diseases linked to poor sanitation than it does preventing them. According to the … The post Poor waste management

The Techiman Metropolitan Sports Federation has opened the 2026 intercircuit sports festival, with a call on participating schools to be disciplined and guard against acts of lawlessness. Speaking to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) sports on the sidelines of the opening session of the festival, Mr Isaac Twene, Techiman Metropolitan Sports Education Coordinator, said the … The post Techiman

THE Black Starlets continued their impressive run of form in their build-up to the upcoming U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Division One League side, Attram De Visser SC. The friendly, played as part of the team’s intensive preparation schedule, showcased the Starlets’ growing confidence and tactical sharpness. After … The post Black

THE Head Coach of Medeama SC, Ibrahim Tanko, may be feeling the heat after going winless in their last two games of the Ghana Premier League (GPL). Gold Stars and Hearts of Oak have been breathing heavily on their necks after amassing points to narrow the gap on the leaders. Beating Asante Kotoko in Kumasi … The post All Blacks plot Medeama fall appeared first on Ghanaian

NEWCASTLE have no plans to cash in on inform Anthony Gordon, talkSPORT understands. Gordon’s excellent recent form of seven goals in his last 12 games has put clubs higher up the table on alert, while the England international came close to joining Liverpool two years ago. Links over a possible move to Liverpool remain. Despite … The post Newcastle stand firm on red-hot Gordon appeared first on

The violence that erupted in Mexico after the death of a powerful drug lord has left many questioning whether the country will be able to co-host the World Cup in just over three months. FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, thinks it can. “Of course, we are monitoring the situation in Mexico these days, but I want … The post FIFA has complete confidence in Mexico to host World Cup

REAL Madrid recovered from an early scare to beat Benfica 2-1 on Wednesday and secure a 3-1 aggregate victory to reach the Champions League last 16 after a pulsating game at the Bernabeu. Aurelien Tchouameni and Vinicius Jr. struck either side of halftime to cancel out Rafa Silva’s opener and send the record 15-times European … The post Real Madrid sink Benfica to reach Champions

ETHIOPIAN middle-distance runner Diribe Welteji has been banned for two years by the Court of Arbitration for Sport after failing to provide a doping sample in February 2025. The court also disqualified all her competitive results since that time, a period which includes her 1,500 metres silver medal at the World Indoor Championships in Nanjing, … The post Welteji banned for two years by CAS appeared first

GALATASARAY striker Victor Osimhen feels he ‘didn’t need’ to celebrate his decisive goal against Juventus, and it was ‘important’ to ‘respect’ an important person in his career, Luciano Spalletti. Juventus beat Galatasaray 3-2 last night, but were still eliminated from the Champions League knockout play-off with a 7-5 aggregate loss. The Bianconeri went 3-0 up … The post Osimhen

YEAR-on-year inflation in the building and construction industry declined to 3.9 per cent in January 2026, down from 4.4 per cent recorded in December 2025, the Government Statistician, Dr Alhassan Iddrisu, has announced. He said the January figure marked the ninth consecutive month of decline in year-on-year (YoY) inflation in the sector, reflecting sustained moderation … The post Building inflation