Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo has described the prospect of featuring at another FIFA World Cup as â??surrealâ?, saying it represents a dream fulfilled after a rapid rise to the top of the game.The 26-year-old, who played at the 2022 tournament in Qatar, has enjoyed a remarkable career trajectory in recent years. After a challenging start in professional football, he joined Bournemouth in January 2023, where he quickly established himself as a key player.His progress

Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo has expressed a strong belief that the Black Stars are capable of going toe-to-toe with any opponent at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The Manchester City forward, speaking in an interview with FIFA, insisted that the global stage would not intimidate him or his teammates, stressing their ambition to prove Ghanaâ??s quality against elite nations."It will just feel normal. I don't think I'll feel anything. I think if anything, I'll just

Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo has expressed strong belief that the Black Stars are ready to compete at the highest level as they prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.The four-time African champions will be making their fifth appearance at the global showpiece and have been drawn in Group L alongside Panama, England and Croatia.Speaking in an interview with FIFA, Semenyo admitted the disappointment of Ghanaâ??s failure to qualify for the

Ghana international Antoine Semenyo has voiced strong optimism about the Black Starsâ?? chances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the team has both the talent and unity to compete strongly on the global stage.The four-time African champions, Ghana, are set for their fifth World Cup appearance, with the tournament scheduled to take place across North America. Ghana have been drawn in Group L alongside England, Croatia and Panama.Speaking in an interview with FIFA, Semenyo

Black Stars forward Antoine Semenyo believes Ghana has the quality to compete strongly at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and is eager for the team to create its own success story on footballâ??s biggest stage.Despite missing out on qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, Ghana secured a place at the 23rd edition of the Mundial, which will be staged in the United States, Canada and Mexico.The four-time African champions have been drawn in Group L alongside Panama,

Black Stars assistant coach Roger De Sa has revealed that accepting the opportunity to join Ghanaâ??s senior national team technical setup was an easy choice due to the countryâ??s rich football history and the magnitude of the FIFA World Cup.The experienced South African coach was appointed as part of Carlos Queirozâ??s backroom staff after the Portuguese tactician took charge of the Black Stars earlier this year on a short-term deal ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Queiroz

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The Bank of Ghana has signalled that strengthening economic resilience, rather than relying on volatile foreign capital inflows, is becoming the central policy priority for emerging economies as geopolitical tensions, rising inflation risks and tighter global financial conditions reshape international markets. Speaking at the 64th ACI Financial Market Association (FMA) World […] The post Resilience,

Black Stars goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi played a crucial role in helping FC St. Gallen lift the Swiss Cup after a commanding 3-0 victory against Lausanne Ouchy in the final on Sunday.Ati-Zigi was unexpectedly called into action just before halftime after reserve goalkeeper Lukas Watkowiak received a red card, forcing St. Gallen to make a goalkeeping change.Watkowiak had been the clubâ??s preferred goalkeeper throughout the cup campaign this season, but his dismissal opened the

… as banking assets hit GH¢493.9bn in April By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU Private sector lending witnessed a marked uptick by April 2026, as falling interest rates shifted the economics of credit deployment away from government paper and toward private borrowers, the latest Bank of Ghana (BoG) data has shown. Real private sector credit grew […] The post Inflation-adjusted private sector

In insurance, trust is not built through promises, it is built through payments made when customers need support the most. In 2025, Enterprise Insurance paid more than GH?280 million in claims to policyholders across Ghana. These payments supported thousands of individuals, families, and businesses recovering from unexpected losses, reinforcing the company’s role as a dependable […] The post Enterprise

The Minority Caucus on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee has strongly criticised government over the postponement of the planned evacuation of Ghanaians living in South Africa amid renewed xenophobic tensions in the country. In a statement signed by Samuel Abu Jinapor, Ranking Member on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee and Member of Parliament for Damongo Constituency on […] The post Jinapor

The Malian government has launched a major crackdown on Société des Mines de Kofi (MIKO-SA), a subsidiary of Nguvu Mining Group. The latter is also a majority shareholder of Adamus Resources in Ghana. Société des Mines de Kofi is being accused of failing to pay the required tax to the state of Mali and multiple […] The post Mali Accuses Adamus’ Sister Coy Of Tax Evasion appeared first on

Ghana’s push for industrial self-reliance and local participation in the oil and gas sector gained fresh momentum with the commissioning of the 7 Eleven Energy Service Baseline Bolts and Nuts and ASAC Advanced Surface Coating Facility at Aboadze, a development expected to reduce reliance on imports, create skilled jobs and strengthen indigenous manufacturing capacity. The facility, […] The post 7

The arrest of four students of Ada Senior High Technical School over a disturbing viral video has reignited concerns about violence, intimidation and the growing culture of aggression in some second-cycle institutions across the country. According to a statement issued by the Ghana Police Service, through the Tema Regional Police Command, the students were arrested […] The post Cutlass-Wielding

…as Asset Quality, Profitability and Capital Strength Improve Fitch Ratings has upgraded the Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) of United Bank for Africa Ghana Ltd to ‘B’ from ‘B-’, with a Positive Outlook, reflecting the Bank’s improved financial strength, resilient performance, and strong market fundamentals. The international ratings agency also upgraded the Bank’s Viability Rating (VR) […] The post UBA

Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, has questioned the basis of his prosecution in an alleged illegal mining case, arguing that individuals who claimed ownership of seized items have instead been turned into prosecution witnesses. Testifying before the Criminal Division of the High Court in Accra, presided over by Audrey Kocuvie-Tay, […] The post Wontumi

After years of frustration, dust pollution, protests, and dangerous driving conditions, residents and motorists along the Somanya-Kpong road in the Eastern Region are finally witnessing what many describe as a long-awaited turning point, as contractors have commenced the application of primer seal and bituminous surfacing works on the badly deteriorated stretch. The latest phase of […] The post Somanya-Kpong

Last week, the Vice President, Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang inaugurated 100 newly acquired 29-seater buses for Metro Mass Transit Limited (MMTL) as part of government’s efforts to improve public transportation and ease commuting difficulties across the country. The buses represent the first batch of a planned 300-bus procurement programme intended to strengthen the operational capacity of […] The post Purchase

The Financial Stability Council (FSC) has stepped up efforts to strengthen Ghana’s financial system through a series of reforms, says the Financial Stability Review Report 2025. The report said the reforms were aimed at reducing risks and making the financial sector more stable and resilient. The FSC, which includes key regulators such as the Bank […] The post FSC intensifies reforms

Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), has assured the public and investors that the significant operating and Other Comprehensive Income (OCI) losses incurred in 2025 will not recur at the same scale in 2026. He pointed to a fundamental shift in the three key conditions that drove those losses, […] The post BoG losses will not recur at last year’s scale