“Kim has proven himself; his expertise Will Benefit the Black Stars” – Henry Asante Twum* The Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, has explained the rationale behind the appointment of Black Queens Head Coach Kim Lars Björkegren as part of the Black Stars’ technical team. Speaking exclusively on Akoma 87.9 […]

The head coach of Aduana FC, Aristica Cioaba, is confident his team will defeat Asante Kotoko this weekend to reach the quarter-finals of the MTN FA Cup.The team from Dormaa is travelling to Kumasi to battle the Porcupine Warriors in a highly anticipated Round of 16 tie.Speaking in his pre-match interview, Aristica Cioaba emphasised that if his Aduana FC players respect their game plan and tactics, they will overcome Asante Kotoko at the end of the contest.â??This is only one

The Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, has firmly defended the Association’s decision to appoint additional coaches to strengthen the Black Stars’ technical team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Earlier today, the GFA announced that, in consultation with key stakeholders, it had significantly reinforced the Black Stars’ […]

The Ministry of Health as part of stakeholder consultations toward finalizing the Free Primary Healthcare policy has engaged the media, civil society organizations in the health sector and development partners. The engagements are aimed at gathering input to guide the effective implementation of the policy, which is expected to roll out in the first week […]

President John Dramani Mahama has revealed that a positive fallout from the “social media firestorm” generated by his choice of clothes while visiting Zambia is that the President of that country, Hakainde Hichilema has promised to order some of the apparel. He said the social media troll has rather led to a market opportunity for […]

In economics, ideas rarely fail because they are wrong. More often, they fail because they are badly introduced, poorly structured, or concluded without conviction. Anyone who has sat through a policy briefing that began with a dense equation, or read a paper whose conclusion simply restated its abstract, will recognise the problem. Economic reasoning may […] The post What economists

Newly appointed Hearts of Oak Managing Director Julius Ben Emunah has urged the clubâ??s players to serve the team with complete dedication, insisting that wholehearted commitment to the club brings its own rewards.Emunah, unveiled this week as Heartsâ?? new Managing Director, replaces Dr. Delali Anku-Adiamah, whose contract expired last month.Hearts of Oak are currently preparing for their high-stakes Matchday 22 clash against arch-rivals Asante Kotoko at the Baba Yara Stadium

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England-born attacker of Ghanaian descent, Gideon Kodua, has expressed his excitement after completing a permanent move to Luton Town FC.The English League One outfit announced on Friday, February 6, that the wingerâ??s loan move from West Ham United has been turned into a permanent transfer.Speaking after the announcement, Kodu shared his delight, stressing that it is something he has wanted for a while.â??Iâ??m so happy to have made the move permanent. Itâ??s something

The Northern Zone of the Womenâ??s Premier League returns with a packed weekend schedule as clubs jostle for momentum heading into the second half of the season.Several fixtures carry significant implications for the title race and survival battle, with league leaders Ampem Darkoa Ladies among teams expected to headline the action.Ampem Darkoa chase another statement winAmpem Darkoa Ladies welcome Northern Ladies to Techiman Urban Park aiming to protect their lead at the summit.

Women's Premier League leaders Army Ladies will attempt to reinforce their authority when they welcome bottom-placed FC Samartex to Teshie Mats Park this weekend in the Southern Zone.Army Ladies have emerged as the competitionâ??s pace setters, collecting 23 points from 11 matches through disciplined defending and efficient attacking transitions.Their consistency has established them as early title favourites, and another victory would strengthen their control at the top.Samartex,

Luton Town FC manager Jack Wilshere has shared his delight with the permanent signing of England-born Ghanaian attacker Gideon Kodua, insisting that the player is important to how his team wants to play. This comes after the English League One outfit announced on Friday, February 6, that the loan deal with Premier League side West Ham United has been made permanent.Speaking after the deal was announced, Wilshere was full of praise for Kodua, particularly his attitude and hard work.â??Gids

The Ghana futsal team enjoyed a rare moment of national recognition after meeting President John Dramani Mahama in Lusaka ahead of their crucial CAF Futsal Africa Cup of Nations qualifier return leg against Zambia on Sunday.The meeting took place during the Presidentâ??s three-day state visit to Zambia, where he interacted with the players and officials and encouraged them ahead of the decisive fixture.The Ghana Football Association shared details of the engagement on social

Parliament has officially passed the 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill, 2025, a flagship policy of the John Mahama administration. The bill was passed after extensive deliberations and debate between the Majority and Minority caucuses on the floor of the House on Friday, February 6, 2026. The objective of the Bill is to establish the 24-Hour Economy […]

Parliament has officially passed the 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill, 2025, a flagship policy of the John Mahama administration. The bill was passed after extensive deliberations and debate between the Majority and Minority caucuses on the floor of the House on Friday, February 6, 2026. The objective of the Bill is to establish the 24-Hour Economy […]

England-born forward of Ghanaian descent, Gideon Kodua, has completed a permanent move to Luton Town FC.The English League One club announced the deal in an official statement on its website on Friday, February 6.â??We are excited to confirm that Luton Town Football Club has triggered its option to transfer Gideon Kodua from West Ham on a permanent basis, subject to EFL approval.â??Everyone at the Club will be buoyed by this news ahead of Saturdayâ??s home game with Bradford

The Ghana futsal team has arrived in Lusaka ahead of the decisive return leg of the CAF Futsal Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Zambia, with qualification for the 2026 continental tournament hanging in the balance.The delegation touched down in the Zambian capital after departing Accra, shifting full focus to preparations for Fridayâ??s crucial encounter.Ghana heads into the fixture following a pulsating first leg that ended 6-6 at the Cape Coast Sports Hall earlier this

The Dietitian Advantage: How Food Can Become Your Health Strategy in Ghana Many people think the dietitian is only for people who want to lose weight. But the truth is simple: the dietitian helps you use food as a tool. Not punishment. Not suffering. Not starvation. A tool for strength, energy, healing, and long-term wellness. […]

Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko Esq., Founder and Executive Chairman of the Africa Prosperity Network (APN), has called on African leaders to take urgent and concrete steps toward continental integration. Accordingly, he warned that youth unemployment poses the greatest threat to the continent’s stability and prosperity. He made these comments at the Presidential & Business Leaders’ Dialogue, […] The post Africa’s

Legal practitioner and policy analyst Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers has called on the government to urgently renegotiate the current cocoa farmgate price with farmers, warning that prevailing global market conditions have made the existing price unsustainable. According to him, the national conversation on cocoa pricing has been distorted by politics, preventing a clear understanding of the real […]