Former Ghana football icon Mohammed Polo has expressed shock and dismay following the Black Starsâ?? home defeat to The Gambia in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.The West African football powerhouse suffered a damaging defeat at the Accra Sports Stadium after surrendering a two-goal advantage against the Scorpions on Tuesday afternoon.The Black Stars started the game strongly and established a 2-0 lead, putting themselves in a commanding position. However, The Gambia
Ghana football legend Mohammed Polo has refused to blame Ghana Football Association (GFA) president Kurt Okraku for the Black Starsâ?? struggles in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.The Black Stars have endured a difficult start to their qualifying campaign, suffering back-to-back defeats against Ivory Coast and The Gambia.Ghana opened their campaign with a 2-0 loss to neighbours Ivory Coast in Bouake before suffering another setback at home, where they surrendered a
Ghana football legend Mohammed Polo has claimed that the country is being â??hunted spirituallyâ? following the Black Starsâ?? disappointing defeat to The Gambia in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.The West African football giants suffered a 4-2 home defeat to The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium after surrendering a two-goal lead in a dramatic encounter.The Black Stars appeared to be in control after taking a 2-0 advantage, but The Gambia fought back to level
Former Ghana international Sam Johnson has called for a merit-based approach to player selection in the Black Stars, insisting that only the right players should be invited to represent the national team.Johnson believes players should earn their places through their performances and suitability for the team, rather than being selected because of personal connections or predetermined arrangements.â??We need to make sure that we call the right players into the Black Stars. Not
Morocco will face Mali in an international friendly on Sunday, October 4, after their planned meeting with Ghana was cancelled.The Atlas Lions were originally scheduled to play Ghanaâ??s Black Stars during the October international window, but that fixture will no longer take place.With Morocco left without an opponent, Mali have now stepped in after the Malian Football Federation confirmed that their previously scheduled friendly against Tunisia had also been called off.The
The international friendly between Ghana and Morocco scheduled for October 4 in Tangier has been cancelled, with reports linking the development to an internal dispute over outstanding financial entitlements owed to Black Stars players.The match was originally confirmed by the Ghana Football Association and the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, with the two sides scheduled to meet at the Grand Stade de TangerReports from Moroccan outlet Hespress said the GFA informed the Moroccan
The government authorises the hunting of 23 elephants and dozens of other wild animals for independence day feasts.
Ranking Member of Parliament’s Select Committee on Sports, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has strongly criticised the Ghana Football Association (GFA), saying its existence has not added value to Ghana football.
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz has blamed two avoidable first-half goals for the Black Starsâ?? collapse in their 4-2 defeat to The Gambia in Tuesdayâ??s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.Ghana took a commanding 2-0 lead at the Accra Sports Stadium but conceded twice before half-time, allowing The Gambia to level the game and change the momentum.â??This was one of those days when everything went wrong for our team. Especially in the first half after we were leading 2-0.
Chairman of Parliament’s Select Committee on Sports, Hon. Ernest Henry Norgbey, has raised the possibility of a major restructuring of Ghana football, saying he would not be surprised if government eventually considers dissolving the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and starting afresh.
Chairman of Parliament’s Select Committee on Sports, Hon. Ernest Henry Norgbey, has defended the Black Stars’ coach, insisting that sacking him is not the solution to Ghana’s recent struggles.
Ghana defender Gideon Mensah has attributed part of the Black Starsâ?? struggles in their 4-2 defeat to The Gambia to the number of newcomers in the team, saying they need time to understand the urgency and responsibility that comes with representing the country.Mensah, who captained the team on the day, said playing for Ghana is different from club football and believes some of the new players are yet to fully understand the expectations that come with wearing the Black Stars
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has highlighted significant progress in National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) membership coverage in the Dormaa West District of the Bono Region.
A game of rock, paper, scissors is used to determine when the elite female and male races will take place at next year's two-day London Marathon.
Former Sports Minister Nii Lante Vanderpuye has questioned the involvement of club owners in the management of Ghana football, arguing that potential conflicts of interest could affect decisions involving the national team.Vanderpuye made the remarks following the Black Starsâ?? disappointing 4-2 defeat to The Gambia in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers at the Accra Sports Stadium.According to the former minister, individuals who have direct ownership interests in clubs
The Gambia head coach Johnathan McKinstry has credited his knowledge of Ghanaian football and his long-standing connection with the sides stunning 4-2 victory over the Black Stars in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.The Scorpions produced a remarkable comeback at the Accra Sports Stadium, recovering from a two-goal deficit to defeat the four-time African champions on home soil.Ghana raced into a 2-0 lead, but The Gambia responded strongly by scoring twice in five minutes
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Ghana has won an international tax arbitration dispute with Tullow Ghana Limited after an arbitral tribunal ruled in favour of the Republic and upheld a US$393.09 million tax assessment against the oil producer. The tribunal, constituted under the Rules of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), delivered its award on Tuesday, September 29, […] The post Ghana wins US$393m Tullow tax
Ghana and Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey has been hit by a personal tragedy following the death of his father, Jacob Teye Partey.Jacob Teye Partey reportedly passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, plunging the Partey family into mourning.The news comes as a major blow to the Ghana international, who has been a key figure for the Black Stars and has enjoyed a distinguished career at club level.Thomas, who currently represents Saudi League side Al Shabab, has yet to publicly
Absa Bank Ghana Ltd has formally commissioned Absa Place, its new Head Office at 64 Independence Avenue, Ridge, Accra, marking a new chapter for an institution that has been part of Ghana’s financial sector for more than a century. Speaking at the ceremony, the Board Chair of Absa Bank Ghana Ltd, Mrs Frances Adu-Mante, said … The post Absa Bank Ghana commissions new Head Office appeared first
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