Ghana striker Jodan Ayew admitted he failed to control his emotions after scoring in the side's 2-1 win over DR Congo to secure a semi-final berth in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations. The 25-year-old opened the scoring for the Black Stars with a thumping strike before his brother Andre scored the match-winner. The Aston Villa striker, who has often been criticized for his lack of profligacy, admits he felt emotional.   It is an important win for the players, the Coach, the FA

The Nigerian Navy said it has arrested nine suspected oil thieves in the southern Delta state in its ongoing “Operation Water Sweet” . About 42 illegal refining camps, 3,000 metric tons of suspected stolen crude oil and 1,000 metric tons of illegally refined diesel were destroyed during the operation, Mohammed Garba, the navy’s commanding officer, […]

Football Administrator and owner of Neoplan Stars in Kumasi, Mr. Abbey Pobbi, has commended the government of Ghana for taking a bold step in slashing the Black Stars bonus from $10,000 to $5,000. The vociferous football administrator commended the new government led by President Akuffo Addo and Sports Minister-designate Isaac Asiamah for listening to the fans and reducing the bonus. [...] The post Football administrator commends govt appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.

The Ghana FA is under mounting pressure to punish unpopular goalkeeper Razak Brimah over his stinging and vitriolic attack on local critics.

The Ghana FA is under mounting pressure to punish unpopular goalkeeper Razak Brimah over his stinging and vitriolic attack on local critics.

Ghana goalkeeper Razak Brimah retracted his apoplectic response to fans criticisms which has gone viral. The Cordoba man's broadside contained the F-word as he hit back at fans who questioned his competence. Brimah posted the video on his Facebook page and it was quickly shared by thousands in Ghana. Hours after it gained currency, the Spain-based goalkeeper deleted the video and came back with a retraction. The statement read: ''I have reflected over some comments I made

At least nine people were killed after inhaling poisonous gas at an oil mill in western Indian state of Maharashtra, officials said on Tuesday. The workers were cleaning a chemical tank of the oil mill at Latur industrial area, about 472 km east of Mumbai, the capital city of Maharashtra. “Nine workers were killed inside […]

Maverick broadcaster, media, culture and tourism expert Kwesi Kyei Darkwa, popularly known as KKD has declared Maestro highlife Kojo Antwi as the best song writer in Africa.

Pressure group OccupyGhana is calling on the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service to conduct independent investigations into the “damning” allegations of bribery against some members of...

Dr Anthony Akoto Osei, the nominee for the Ministry of Monitoring and Evaluation, says his core mandate would be to police his colleagues to deliver on their mandate. He said… The post My job is to police my colleagues – Dr Akoto Osei appeared first on Ghana Business News. Dr. Akoto-Osei Dr Anthony Akoto Osei, the nominee for the Ministry of Monitoring and Evaluation, says his core mandate would be to police his colleagues to deliver on their mandate. He said each ministry was expected

HARARE (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - After years of bad maize harvests as a result of worsening drought, farmer Dorothy Chihota switched a few seasons back to growing sorghum, millet, cowpeas and groundnuts on her 50-acre farm in Uzumba Maramba Pfungwe district.

Ten electronic gate (E-gate) systems for automated border control will be operationalised at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) in February this year.

The Black Stars trained in Franceville for the first time yesterday ahead of Thursday’s semi-final clash against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon. Ghana produced their best performance against the Leopards of DR Congo and secured their ticket for the semi-final clash. The team which travelled to Oyem for the quarter final clash will now get the chance to try get [...] The post Stars arrive in Franceville appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.

Days before Ghana even think of a plan for Cameroon in the AFCON semis, their coach is issuing rallying cries. Avram Grant wants to get into another final, and he wants it, badly. But in his way is a juggernaut of an Indomitable Lions side. “In the group stage they played well and against Senegal they were very impressive. Senegal [...] The post Beware of Indomitable Lions …Grant warns Black Stars appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.

Accra Hearts of Oak’s search for a head coach ahead of the scheduled start to the 2016/17 GPL season hit a major snag yesterday after Nigerian coach - Paul Aigbogun - reportedly went back on his word to take over the vacant position with the club.

Accra Hearts of Oak’s search for a head coach ahead of the scheduled start to the 2016/17 GPL season hit a major snag yesterday after Nigerian coach - Paul Aigbogun - reportedly went back on his word to take over the vacant position with the club.

The “omega-3 fatty acids fortified eggs” project, is the brain child of Dr.

Ghana has received international applause for the substantial reduction in the prevalence of female genital mutilation (FGM) practice among girls aged 15 to 19 years. It is now said to… The post Ghana receives international applause for reducing FGM practice appeared first on Ghana Business News. Ghana has received international applause for the substantial reduction in the prevalence of female genital mutilation (FGM) practice among girls aged 15 to 19 years. It is now said to be around

Crews of attack helicopters Mi-24 from the “Tolmachevo” airbase carried out mock an air combat on the training ground in the Novosibirsk region, the Russian news agency TASS Thursday cited the Russia’s Central Military District (CVO) representative as saying. “Pilots performed complex aerobatics maneuvers to be in advantageous angles of attack and hit the air […]

Ghana has received international applause for the substantial reduction in the prevalence of female genital mutilation (FGM) practice among girls aged 15 to 19 years. It is now said to be around two per cent, one quarter of what it was 30 years ago.