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

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has held talks with deputy captain Thomas Partey as part of Ghanaâ??s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The meeting took place in Spain on Wednesday, just hours before Villarrealâ??s UEFA Champions League fixture against Bayer Leverkusen. Sources close to the discussions described the talks as positive, with Addo stressing the importance of maintaining physical condition, discipline and focus ahead of the World Cup.Addo has been touring

At first, everything seemed perfect. Abilolo was a rising star in Ghana’s music scene who had signed with BigHit Records. He got ‘a big advance’, a recording contract, a distribution deal, and a shot at stardom. He was eager to make it big, so he signed away his future for a taste of the high […]

In a significant step towards enhancing emergency medical services and optimizing response times, the National Ambulance Service (NAS) is actively pursuing the establishment of new ambulance stations in strategic locations across the country. As part of this crucial initiative, the Chief Executive Officer of NAS, accompanied by key management members and regional leadership from the […]

Heart of Lions head coach Bashir Hayford has emphasised that his team must double their efforts this weekend when they face Asante Kotoko in the Ghana Premier League.The experienced tactician believes this is the only way his team can salvage any point from the upcoming Week 21 league fixture.â??Once we are playing at home, we want to double our efforts, and so we will see what we can do because we have prepared very well for this match,â? Bashir Hayford said in his pre-match

The Overlord of Gonja Kingdom, Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto Jewu Soale I, has launched an education fund. The initiative targets critical fields like medicine, engineering, law, and ICT, aiming to produce skilled, community-focused professionals rooted in Gonja culture. The Bii-Kunuto Education Fund is making waves. Since 2023, it has supported over 60 students with over GHS 300,000 […]

More than 100 deaths have been confirmed across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Mozambique, with the rains expected to continue through February.

Bechem United head coach Kobina Amissah is anticipating a tough clash against Hearts of Oak in the Ghana Premier League this weekend, but insists his side is capable of upsetting the odds.The Hunters will take on the Phobians in a Week 21 fixture of the 2025/26 league campaign on Sunday, February 1.Speaking to Akoma FM in an interview on Friday, Kobina Amissah said, â??Playing against Hearts of Oak is always tough. It is not easy to confidently say we are going to beat Hearts.

NDC’s National Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketsia, has urged the youth and traditional leaders in the Prestea Huni Valley Municipality to strictly adhere to national regulations governing small-scale mining. This follows concerns raised by the Member of Parliament and traditional authorities about recent wave of attacks on miners in the Aboso area. A violent incident stemming […]

Bechem United head coach Kobina Amissah is upbeat ahead of his sideâ??s Ghana Premier League clash against Hearts of Oak this weekend.The Hunters are scheduled to travel to Accra to take on the Phobians on Sunday, February 1, in their Week 21 fixture of the 2025/26 league campaign.Speaking ahead of the clash, Kobina Amissah stressed that there is no reason to fear Hearts of Oak, arguing that the only thing that sets the two teams apart is the big name of the Accra-based club.â??Playing

Former Deputy Executive Director of the National Service Authority (NSA), Gift Oware Mensah, has challenged an order by a High Court in Accra directing her to disclose the names and addresses of her witnesses at the Case Management Conference (CMC) stage of her criminal trial. Through her defence counsel, Gary Nimako Marfo, the court presided […] The post Gifty Oware

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has praised President John Dramani Mahama for what it described as a swift and decisive intervention that halted attempts to abolish the Office and weaken Ghana’s independent anti-corruption framework. The commendation is contained in the OSP’s Half Yearly Report for December 2025, sighted by The Chronicle. According to the […] The post OSP

Bechem United head coach Kobina Amissah has expressed confidence that his team can challenge Hearts of Oak in the upcoming Ghana Premier League Week 21 clash at the University of Ghana Stadium. Speaking to Akoma 87.9 FM, Amissah praised Hearts’ goalkeeper Benjamin Asare, describing him as a very good shot-stopper who deserves all the praise. […]

RAAL La Louvière have announced the loan signing of Ghanaian midfielder Majeed Ashimeru from fellow Belgian Pro League side RSC Anderlecht, confirming a deal that runs until the end of the season.The club unveiled the 28 year old on its official platforms, describing him as its fourth acquisition of the winter window and a player expected to inject quality and experience into the squad.Ashimeru arrives after a difficult start to the campaign at Anderlecht, where he was largely

Bechem United head coach Kobina Amissah has explained why he chose to return to the club midway through the season, describing the Hunters as his “second home” and a club that played a key role in his coaching journey. Speaking to Akoma 87.9 FM, Amissah revealed that his bond with Bechem United influenced his decision […]

The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has signed a US$12.83 million grant agreement with the African Development Bank (AfDB) to finance feasibility studies and design development for major projects under the Government’s Big Push programme. The agreement was signed with the AfDB’s outgoing Country Manager in Ghana, Eyerusalem Fasika. The grant will support […] The post Gov’t

Hearts of Oak coach Didi Dramani has called on his players to stay focused and control Bechem United during key moments when both sides meet in Week 21 of the Ghana Premier League.The Phobians will face Bechem United at the University of Ghana Stadium on Sunday, February 1, with kick-off set for 3:00 pm. Hearts go into the match on the back of two wins in their last three games and are hoping to maintain their good run as they push closer to the top of the table.Dramani believes

Nearly 700,000 people have been affected by weeks of severe flooding in Mozambique

As part of activities leading up to the Achimota School Centenary in 2027, the Old Achimotan Association (OAA) has developed a 24-month calendar of sporting events, which includes tennis competitions scheduled for January 2026 and February 2027. This year’s competition will be held at the Accra Lawn Tennis Club on Saturday, 31 January 2026, commencing … The post ACHIMOTA SCHOOL HOSTS

The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) has welcomed the decision by the Bank of Ghana to further reduce the Monetary Policy rate from 18 per cent to 15.5 per cent. In a press release issued on 29 January 2026, the Chamber described the move as a timely intervention to support business recovery […]