Ghanaian midfielder Frank Adjei Junior came off the bench to score a dramatic late equaliser as Hammarby fought back to earn a 1-1 draw against Belgian side Anderlecht in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League on Thursday night.The 28-year-old made a decisive impact after being introduced late in the game, helping the Swedish outfit avoid defeat with a crucial goal that keeps the tie finely balanced ahead of next weekâ??s return leg in Belgium.Anderlecht made the

Twenty-five Ghanaians who travelled to Canada for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have applied for asylum, according to figures released by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).The applications are among 175 asylum claims submitted by foreign visitors who entered Canada after receiving temporary residence approval connected to the global football tournament, which was jointly hosted by Canada, the United States and Mexico.IRCC revealed that it approved temporary residence

The Apinto Divisional Council, the traditional owners of the land on which GoldFields Ghana’s Tarkwa Mine operates, has reportedly resolved to oppose the renewal of the company’s mining lease, The Chronicle has gathered. Highly placed sources has told this reporter that the traditional authorities have concluded deliberations following their inspection of the mine earlier this […] The post Breaking:Apinto

Accra is set to welcome a new addition to Ghana's sporting landscape after the Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, officially introduced the Ga Mantse Tennis Open Championship, a tournament that blends elite competition with cultural celebration and community development.

Ghana football legend Asamoah Gyan has announced the passing of his father, George Gyan Baffour Mensah in an emotional tribute.The former Black Stars captain, who is the highest African scorer at the World Cup lost his father on Friday, July 24, 2026, with Gyan taking to social media to express gratitude for the sacrifices he made towards his successful football career.â??Iâ??m happy you saw my greatness da. Thank you for taking care of us. You will forever be in our hearts.

South African swimming Chad le Clos says it would be "amazing" to stand alone as the most decorated male athlete in the history of the Commonwealth Games.

The Administrator of the Keta Municipal Hospital, Mr Farouk Iddrisu, has commended the MTN Ghana Foundation for constructing and equipping a 60-bed ultra-modern maternity and child health block for the facility. He said the intervention had significantly improved maternal and neonatal healthcare delivery since it was handed over in March 2024. Mr Iddrisu made the … The post MTN

The Chargé d’Affaires of the United States Embassy in Ghana, Rolf Olson, has called for increased investment and stronger policy support to unlock the full potential of Ghana’s creative economy. He said although Africa had already demonstrated its creative talent to the world, the next priority should be building sustainable structures, strengthening intellectual property protection … The post U.S

Government has ring-fenced US$1.7 billion for the construction of the Accra–Kumasi Expressway, the flagship project under its Big Push Infrastructure Programme, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel  Ato Forson has announced. Presenting the 2026 Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review to Parliament, Dr. Forson said the funds had already been deposited into a dedicated Accra–Kumasi Expressway Account at the […] The post US$1.7bn

The Minority in Parliament has accused Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, of deliberately understating the government’s 2026 mid-year revenue target to conceal what it described as a GH¢10 billion revenue shortfall. Addressing a news conference shortly after the Finance Minister presented the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review in Parliament, on Thursday, Ranking Member on Parliament’s […] The post Ato’s

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched its PROTECT Technical Package for Drowning Prevention, a new global policy framework aimed at helping countries strengthen policies, legislation and systems to reduce drowning deaths. The launch, held in Accra ahead of World Drowning Prevention Day on July 25, brought together government officials, development partners, security agencies, academia and civil society […] The post WHO

After Minority Leader Afenyo-Markin alleged GoldBod losses and economic failure, CEO Sammy Gyamfi cites audited figures showing a GH¢5.44bn surplus.

Ghana’s creative industry must move beyond celebrating artistic talent and focus on building a structured economic ecosystem capable of attracting investment, creating jobs and expanding cultural exports, stakeholders at the Creative Economy Summit 2026 Ghana have said. The United States has identified Ghana’s creative economy as a potential driver of economic growth and stronger bilateral cooperation, while […] The post U.S,

 The countdown to Ghana’s biggest football spectacle has officially begun after the Football Association  confirmed the dates for the two Super Clash meetings between Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak in the 2026/27 Premier League season. The first leg of the country’s most celebrated fixture will take place on Matchday 13, scheduled for the weekend … The post GFA

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has, through a circular, directed all tertiary institutions to stop making entrance examinations a compulsory requirement for admission, saying the practice is inconsistent with Ghana’s approved admissions framework. In the circular, dated July 20, 2026 and signed by its Director-General, Prof. Ahmed Jinapor Abdulai, the Commission expressed concern that […] The post Editorial:

Ghana’s Abdul Wahib Omar will kick off Team Ghana’s boxing campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow when he takes on England’s Patris Mughalzai in the men’s 65kg preliminary roundat 6:45 pm. Omar will be the first of 10 Ghanaian boxers representing the country at the Games, with the Black Bombers and Black Hitters … The post Abdul Wahib Omar set to launch

In Ghana, recently a debate over graduation gifts captured public attention on radio, social media, and in everyday conversations. Some parents presented their children with cars, money, and other expensive gifts during their graduation from senior high schools. The issue generated mixed reactions, with many arguing that such displays placed unnecessary pressure on other students […] The post Hidden

The Black Starlets’ nationwide talent identification programme has reached a crucial stage, with Coach Kasim Ocansey Mingle and his technical team selecting the first batch of players to report for the final screening exercise at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram. The selected players, identified during the nationwide scouting tour across the various … The post First

The Clinical Coordinator for the Family Health University Medical School (FHMS), Dr Anim Boamah, has reminded healthcare practitioners not to strive for professional excellence alone, but to also align their operations with integrity and ethical leadership. He explained that marrying the three principles together was the surest way of providing the best healthcare needed by […] The post Doctors

His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, has commended Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), the Ashanti Regional Police Command, and the IGP’s Special Operations Team (SOT) for their unwavering commitment to combating crime and ensuring peace, law and order across the country. The Ashanti King made the commendation on Wednesday, […] The post Otumfuo