The arrest, on August 18, follows concerns raised by traders about the alleged use of the unapproved substances to speed up the ripening of fruits sold to consumers.

Semper Fi FC goalkeeper Godwin Agbosu has been named the Best Goalkeeper of the 2026 X1 DOL Super Cup after an outstanding campaign.Agbosu played a key role in Semper Fiâ??s run to the final, keeping four clean sheets and conceding just one goal throughout the competition.His four shutouts came against Tamale City, AshantiGold SC, Nsuopun Fidelity and Attram De Visser in the semi-final.The goalkeeperâ??s only goal conceded came in the final against Ebusua Dwarfs at the Len

Ghana midfielder Musah Mohammed has joined Sivasspor from Goztepe, beginning a new chapter in Turkey with a contract running until 30 June 2028.The 24-year-old defensive midfielder completed the move on 18 August 2026 after spending the second half of the previous campaign with Goztepe. No transfer fee has been disclosed for the switch.Mohammed joined Goztepe from Bodrum FK on 5 February 2026, with that transfer completed for â?¬300,000. His time at Goztepe lasted only six months

Asante Kotoko head coach Eric Tinkler has bemoaned the poor standard of pitches in Ghana ahead of the start of the 2026/27 football season.According to him, the situation makes it difficult for his side to play the way they want to play.â??The standard of the pitches is not right, which makes it much harder for the players. We want to try and play a brand of football; we want to play a possession kind of football, and on pitches like this it becomes very difficult,â? Eric

Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala has revealed that he has been diagnosed with a neurological condition after collapsing during the clubâ??s pre-season friendly against Heidenheim.The 23-year-old was introduced in the 61st minute but was forced off just six minutes later after suddenly going down in midfield.Musiala received treatment on the pitch before leaving the field with the assistance of a member of Bayernâ??s medical staff.The incident came just days after he had collapsed

Real Tamale United forward Rahim Akanta has finished as the top scorer of the 2026 X1 DOL Super Cup after scoring three goals in the competition.Akanta claimed the Golden Boot despite RTU being eliminated at the group stage, with his goals proving enough to finish as the tournamentâ??s leading scorer.The forward scored in RTUâ??s 4-1 defeat to eventual champions Ebusua Dwarfs before producing his best performance against Debibi United.Akanta netted twice in RTUâ??s 4-1

Ebusua Dwarfs midfielder Isaac Buckman has been named Man of the Match after helping the Cape Coast side win the 2026 X1 Energy Drink DOL Super Cup.Buckman delivered an impressive performance in midfield as Ebusua Dwarfs fought back from a goal down to draw 1-1 with Semper Fi after 90 minutes at the Len Clay Stadium in Obuasi.The final was decided on penalties, with Ebusua Dwarfs keeping their composure to secure a 5-4 victory and lift the trophy for the first time in the clubâ??s

West Bromwich Albion Academy Manager Richard Stevens believes Kayden Lucas has the hunger and physical qualities to develop into an important player after joining the club from Newcastle United.The 18-year-old midfielder, who has Ghanaian roots, has signed a one-year deal with Albion, with an option for a further year, and will join the clubâ??s PL2 team.Lucas impressed during his trial period at The Hawthorns, convincing the academy staff that he deserved the opportunity to

Ghanaian-English midfielder Kayden Lucas is determined to establish himself as a regular in West Bromwich Albionâ??s PL2 side after joining the club from Newcastle United.The 18-year-old has signed a one-year contract with Albion until the summer of 2027, with the club holding an option to extend the deal for another year.Lucas, who was born in Bristol and holds English and Ghanaian nationality, says he is eager to make the most of the opportunity at The Hawthorns.â??I knew

Ghanaian centre-forward Jerry Afriyie has joined Genk from Saudi Arabian club Al-Qadsiah, beginning a new chapter in Belgium on 18 August 2026.The 19-year-old has signed a contract with Genk that runs until 30 June 2031. Afriyie was born in Sunyani, Ghana, and is listed at 1.80m tall, with a right foot as his preferred foot.Afriyie arrives at the Jupiler Pro League club after spending the previous season away from Al-Qadsiah. He joined Belgian side La Louviere on loan on 24 August

In a Facebook post on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, NAPO stated that the party must not rely on the strength built by previous generations but deliberately work to renew the tradition.

It highlights the importance of the legal framework that allows responsibility to reach beyond the person physically operating the excavator

“The people of Ghana are experiencing it. The assurance they should take from the NPP is that after this hardship there will be a period of ease,” Mr Agyarko stated.

Ghana midfielder Elisha Owusu has said his final goodbye to French outfit AJ Auxerre ahead of his move to Erzurumspor in Turkey. The Black Stars midfielder has been linked with a move to the Turkish Super Lig, and he is expected to put pen to paper on a deal with Erzurumspor FK this week.Although his contract with Auxerre expires next summer, the Ligue 1 side and the Super Lig outfit have agreed a deal over the midfielder's transfer. Personal terms have also been met and

Former Black Stars captain André Dede Ayew commended the Ghana–Anhui Chamber for donating 2,120 sports items to support the Constituency Games and help create structured opportunities for Ghana’s next generation of sporting talent.

The Ghana–Anhui Chamber of Commerce and Industry has delivered a major boost to Ghana’s grassroots sports development agenda with the donation of 2,120 sports items to the National Sports Authority’s Resource Mobilisation and Partnership Committee (RMPC).

Ghana forward Jerry Afriyie has joined Belgium giants KRC Genk. The 19-year-old signed a five-year deal to join Genk from Saudi Arabian outfit Al Qadsiah.Afriyie returns to the Belgian topflight league after an outstanding campaign on loan with RAAL La Louviere.â??Jerry is a player with an incredible amount of energy,â? said Genk's Head of Football Dimitri de Condé. â??Whatever he does, he gives 100%. That fits perfectly with the intensity we want to see at

He emphasized that the party’s constitution must serve as the primary guide for all constituency executives in their administrative and political activities.

Ghana international defender Abdul Mumin has revealed that Girona’s attractive style of football and ambitious long-term project were major factors behind his decision to join the Spanish club ahead of the 2026/27 season.

Aston Villa agree to sign West Ham defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka on an initial loan deal with an obligation to buy at the end of the season.