The Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) is set to resume construction works on the long-delayed OlympAfrica project at Amasaman, with groundwork scheduled to begin on a multipurpose sports hall in June.  The decision follows a series of high-level engagements to revive the project, which had stalled for several years and faced concerns over possible encroachment, drawing attention from the OlympAfrica Secretariat.  Speaking … The post GOC

The Black Starlets have shifted focus to their decisive final Group D encounter against South Africa tomorrow in the 2026 U17 Africa Cup of Nations. Ghana’s narrowly lost 1-0 to 10-man Senegal in their second group game, a result that leaves the Black Starlets needing a positive result in their final fixture tomorrow to boost … The post Black Starlets turn attention to South Africa appeared

Black Stars Assistant Coach, Roger De Sá, says joining Carlos Queiroz’s technical team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup was a no-brainer. Speaking on Beyond The Whistle, the South African revealed that Queiroz’s call was no surprise given their long-standing relationship and shared ambition. “The call from Carlos did not surprise me. We have similar dreams … The post Black

Ryan Garcia has announced he will be fighting Conor Benn in a blockbuster encounter in Las Vegas on September 12 in the first defence of his WBC welterweight title. Speaking on Jimmy Fallon’s Tonight Show on Monday, Garcia said his next opponent was “from the other side,” drawing a puzzled look from Fallon, who wondered … The post Ryan Garcia announces Conor Benn blockbuster

Miguel Cardoso has insisted that Mamelodi Sundowns will stick to their usual enterprising style of football in the CAF Champions League final second leg, as they look to defend a 1-0 lead against AS FAR in Rabat on Sunday. An Aubrey Modiba free-kick late in the first half sealed a 1-0 win for Sundowns Loftus … The post Sundowns won’t ‘park bus’ in CAF Champions

Carlo Ancelotti has announced the Brazil squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, with superstar Neymar making the cut. The squad list was read by the Italian coach during an event at the Museum of Tomorrow, a major tourist attraction in Rio de Janeiro.  Many questions surrounded whether Ancelotti would include Neymar Jr. in the … The post Neymar’s return highlights Brazil squad appeared first

Ghana’s financial sector recorded significant growth and improved resilience in 2025, with total sector assets expanding by 23.2 per cent to GH¢647.25 billion. This is equivalent to 45.1 per cent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The Second Deputy Governor, Mrs Matilda Asante-Asiedu, disclosed on Friday during the launch of the maiden Financial Stability … The post Banking

The Ghana Chamber of Mines (GCM) has urged the government not to heed to the calls by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) for it to terminate the mine lease of Gold Fields Ghana’s Tarkwa Mine, warning that such a move could weaken investor confidence and destabilise the country’s mining sector. The chamber said that … The post Don’t heed IEA calls to

Thousands of residents in parts of southern Ghana risk severe flooding and storm-related destruction in the coming weeks if urgent steps are not taken to desilt drains, clear waterways to ensure public safety, the Ghana Meteorological Agency has warned. The agency indicated that intense rainfall activity was expected across several regions during the peak of … The post Southern

Every morning before sunrise in Ashalaja, a community in Accra, 43-year-old Sarah Yeboah wakes up to the same struggle. She lights her charcoal stove and prepares porridge while carrying her 14-month-old baby boy on her back. The child cries often. His arms are very thin, and his body is smaller than babies his age. A … The post The forgotten fathers: Men missing in

The State has indicated that it will call James Tieku-Apawu as a prosecution witness in the case involving former National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) Chief Executive Officer, Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, and his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, who are accused of causing financial loss of more than GH¢50 million to the State. According to the … The post James Tieku-Apawu to testify in NAFCO fraud

Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Sammy Awuku, has expressed deep sorrow following the sudden passing of Isaac Batsa, the constituency secretary for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC). The New Patriotic Party (NPP) lawmaker issued a statement on Tuesday reacting to the news, which has shocked the local political community. Mr.Awuku praised the late … The post Sammy

Ghana will face Cote d’Ivoire, The Gambia and Somalia in Group C of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The draw was held on Tuesday in Cairo, where African nations learned their routes to the continental tournament. Two teams will qualify from each of the 12 groups of four for the finals. The 2027 … The post Ghana drawn with Cote d’Ivoire, The

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has petitioned the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps to intervene in what it describes as the unlawful arrest and detention of the Bono Regional Chairman of the party, Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC. Speaking during the presentation of the petition, NPP Member of Parliament, Jerry Ahmed Shaib accused … The post NPP petitions Diplomatic Corps over arrest

Black Stars assistant coach Roger De Sá says joining Carlos Queiroz’s technical team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup was a no-brainer. Speaking on Beyond The Whistle, the South African revealed Queiroz’s call was no surprise given their long-standing relationship and shared ambition. “The call from Carlos did not surprise me. We have similar dreams … The post Joining Carlos

With 30 days to Ghana’s opening match against Panama at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, head coach Carlos Queiroz has issued a rallying call to his players: talent alone will not earn respect on the world stage. The Portuguese tactician, who will lead the Black Stars to their fifth World Cup appearance in Canada, Mexico … The post Commitment bigger than talent – Queiroz

There is an unfortunate phenomenon whereby every major national project, at its formative stage, encounters a wave of challenges. These hurdles often revolve around community agitations relating to land acquisition, local content participation, funding constraints, perceived exploitation of local resources, environmental sustainability, and other related concerns. Examples of these situations abound in Ghana’s history as … The post Of

World Vision Ghana, an international non-profit organisation, has launched a new project aimed at restoring degraded lands and improving livelihoods in the Nabdam District of the Upper East Region. The initiative, known as the Farmer-Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) Heritage Project, is expected to help revive the environment while strengthening the resilience of communities over the … The post World

Ghana has recorded a general decline in multidimensional poverty across its districts over the past five years, the latest District-Level Multidimensional Poverty Estimates and Ranking Report released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has revealed. The report indicated that multidimensional poverty incidence dropped from 24.3 per cent to 23.0 per cent in 2025, with 250 … The post Ghana

The Black Maidens will face Liberia in the second round of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers as they continue their quest for a place at the global tournament. The 1st leg is scheduled for Saturday, May 23, 2026, at the Accra Sports Stadium, with kick-off at 3:30 p.m. The return fixture will take … The post Black Maidens to face Liberia Saturday appeared first on Ghanaian