By Ebenezer NJOKU Bilateral trade between India and Ghana has surpassed US$5 billion in the current fiscal year, significantly ahead of recent projections as the socioeconomic relationship between both countries has deepened on account of recent high-level engagements. This was disclosed by the High Commissioner of India to Ghana, Manish Gupta at a reception in […] The post India-Ghana
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has spoken publicly about the humanitarian situation in Palestine, urging global action and solidarity during a charity campaign held in Barcelona.Speaking at the event, Guardiola reflected on images he has seen over the past two years, particularly of children affected by the conflict. He described the emotional impact of watching footage of a child searching for his mother amid destruction, saying such scenes raise difficult questions about
Early strategic planning took centre stage as the newly reconstituted leadership of Ghanaâ??s national Under-20 side, the Black Satellites, held their first official meeting in Accra.The meeting was held on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at the Football Association headquarters and was chaired by Management Committee Chairman Alhaji Abu-Hassan Mahamadu, popularly known as Rhyzo.Head coach Maxwell Konadu attended the session alongside members of his backroom staff, with discussions
The reconstituted Management Committee and Technical Team of Ghanaâ??s national menâ??s Under-20 side, the Black Satellites, have held their first official meeting as preparations begin for future international assignments.The meeting took place on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at the Football Association headquarters and was chaired by Management Committee Chairman Alhaji Abu-Hassan Mahamadu, popularly known as Rhyzo. He formally welcomed members and urged them to approach
Almost 30 years after he died, the Nigerian will posthumously receive a Lifetime Achievement Award.
By Juliet Aguiar Dugbartey, Takoradi Ghana Manganese Company (GMC) has announced plans to invest US$450million in a manganese refinery at Nsuta near Tarkwa, Western Region, in a major step for the country’s drive to add value to its mineral resources. The proposed refinery is expected to boost industrial processing, create thousands of jobs and strengthen […] The post GMC to establish
Orbit College have completed the signing of Ghanaian defender Mohammed Abubakar on a loan deal from Ghana Premier League side Karela United, bolstering their squad ahead of the second round of the South African Premiership season.The 25-year-old is a highly rated defensive asset in West African football, capable of operating either as a left-sided centre-back or in a holding midfield role.His arrival provides crucial depth and flexibility for the Orbit College technical team as
Ghanaian international Edmund Baidoo assisted a goal for Red Bull Salzburg on Thursday night, but it was not enough as the Austrian outfit suffered a 3-2 defeat to Aston Villa in the Europa League.Salzburg made an impressive start to the contest and took the lead in the 33rd minute through a moment of quality from Baidoo. The Ghanaian showed excellent awareness to pick out Karim Konate inside the box, and the forward kept his composure to finish from close range and put the visitors
A recent academic study has raised concerns about the cultural impact of festival-led tourism in Ghana, using the renowned Okyir Festival in Anomabo as a case study. Sponsored by energy firm HUSS Petroleum, the research was conducted by Dr. Theophilus Gyepi-Garbrah of the University of Gold Coast and Professor Alexander Preko of the University of […] The post Balancing
Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has continued his player engagement tour with a high-level meeting involving deputy captain Thomas Partey as Ghana intensifies preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The meeting was held in Spain on Wednesday, only hours before Villarreal’s UEFA Champions League fixture against Bayer Leverkusen. Sources indicate the interaction was […]
Belgian side RAAL La Louvière have announced the signing of Majeed Ashimeru on loan until the end of the season. The 28-year-old has officially signed his contract and will undergo his medical with the newly promoted side on Friday in a bid to gain more playing time. Ashimeru is yet to make an appearance for […]
The battle to sign Atalanta's Ghanaian winger Kamaldeen Sulemana is heating up, with Napoli now entering the fray alongside fellow Serie A side AS Roma.Both clubs have made initial enquiries about the availability of the 23-year-old attacker.Sulemana's future at Atalanta has come into question following a season of limited minutes under new coach Raffaele Palladino. Despite making 21 appearances, he has accumulated just over 160 minutes of playing time and contributed
President John Dramani Mahama has called for strict adherence to established guidelines for this year’s Hajj pilgrimage. As part of the procedure, mandatory medical examination and screening for prospective pilgrims is expected to commence on Monday, February 2. The exercise will be conducted in collaboration with designated medical teams to ensure the health and safety […]
Senegal coach Pape Thiaw has appealed to fans to stop a fundraising campaign set up to pay the $100,000 fine imposed on him by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following incidents in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final.The tournament saw Thiaw lead the â??Lions of Terangaâ?? to a 1-0 victory over host nation Morocco, securing the nationâ??s continental glory.CAF handed Thiaw a strict punishment on Thursday, January 29, suspending him for five matches in African
Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw has responded with humility to the disciplinary sanctions imposed on him by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following his team's controversial victory in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, calling on supporters to redirect funds intended for his fine to charity instead.Thiaw was handed a five-match suspension and a $100,000 fine for his role in the chaotic final against Morocco, where he ordered his players off the pitch to protest
Asante Kotoko head coach Karim Zito has declared that his team is approaching its crucial Ghana Premier League clash against Heart of Lions with a winning mindset, despite historical challenges in Kpando.Kotoko, currently third in the table with 45 points and eight behind leaders Medeama SC, travel to face the seventh-placed Lions on Saturday, January 31, in a Week 21 matchup.The Porcupine Warriors are looking to build on momentum from their last outing, a 3-0 victory over Basake
Anthony Joshua posts an emotional YouTube video thanking fans for their support following the deaths of his two close friends in a car crash in Nigeria.
Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku has hailed the "Catch Them Young Refereeing" policy as "perhaps one of the best gifts" he has given to the nation's football since taking office, emphasising the need for continued investment in the grassroots officiating programme.In an interview, Okraku reflected on the initiative he launched five years ago, which focuses on identifying, educating, and training young talents between the ages of 13 and 16
Medeama coach Ibrahim Tanko has expressed confidence in his squad's ability to fill the void left by star defender Kamaradini Mamudu, who recently completed a high-profile transfer to Sudanese champions Al Hilal.While bidding an emotional farewell to the player, Tanko acknowledged the loss but pointed to the depth of his roster. "Kamaradini is a really fantastic guy, not only on the pitch but outside the pitch; he's also very disciplined," the coach said."It's
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