The President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Dr. Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, on Wednesday.The meeting, held at the Ministryâ??s offices, focused on exploring collaborative opportunities between the two institutions to create jobs and empower Ghanaâ??s youth through football.Mr Okraku was accompanied by Executive Council Members Samuel Aboabire and Eugene Nobel Noel, and

The Western Regional Chairman of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), Michael Aidoo is calling for the immediate dismissal of the entire Commissioners of the Electoral Commission (EC). Mr. Aidoo said the Chairperson of the EC, Jean Mensa and her deputies nearly brought chaos into this country. The Chairman made the call in an interview […]

Berekum Chelsea have bolstered their squad ahead of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season with the capture of experienced goalkeeper Eric Ofori Antwi, GHANASoccernet.com can confirm.The shot-stopper joins the Blues on a permanent deal after a period as a free agent. Antwi, who has previously featured for Ghanaian giants Hearts of Oak brings top-level experience and leadership to the Berekum-based side.The move marks a significant boost for Chelseaâ??s goalkeeping department

Former Asante Kotoko and WAFA midfielder Umar Bashiru has taken the next step in his professional career, signing with newly promoted Iraqi Stars League club Al Mosul ahead of the 2025/26 season.The 28-year-old Ghanaian joins the Iraqi outfit on a free transfer following the conclusion of his highly successful stint in Ethiopia, where he last played for Ethiopia Nigd Bank SA.Bashiru has agreed to a one-year contract, with an option to extend depending on performance.Bashiru enjoyed

Kim le Court becomes the first African to win a stage at the Tour de France Femmes as she claims stage five on Wednesday.

Hearts of Oak are making steady progress in their efforts to sign Rocky Dwamena, GHANASoccernet.com understands.The former Kotoko midfielder has been on the radar of several Ghana Premier League clubs, but Hearts of Oak appear to be leading the race for his signature.Talks between the two parties are ongoing, with sources close to the negotiations revealing that discussions have entered an advanced stage.Dwamena is a technically gifted midfielder, known for his ability to control

Karela United have completed the signing of talented midfielder Abdulai Zakari from Division One League side Golden Kick SC, GHANASoccernet.com can confirm.The midfielder put pen to paper on a three-year contract after successfully passing his medical earlier this week.The move marks another important addition to Karelaâ??s midfield ranks ahead of the upcoming 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.Zakari, known for his energy, ball-winning ability and progressive passing, was a

Ghana international midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi is turning heads in the Danish Superliga as he continues his impressive rise with FC Nordsjaelland. The 20-year-old has been nominated for the Young Player of the Month award for July 2025, a testament to his standout performances since the new season kicked off.A graduate of the renowned Right to Dream Academy, Yirenkyi has quickly become a vital cog in Johannes Thorupâ??s midfield.His combination of flair, vision, and maturity has

By Samuel SAM Deputy Chief Executive Officer-Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) Gilbert Abeiku Aggrey has stated that government remains committed to investing in and developing the tourism sector to position Ghana as a leading tourism hub in West Africa. He said government, in collaboration with private sector investors, is working to enhance infrastructure, marketing and technology […] The post Gov’t

Famine has been declared in areas of Darfur, an region particularly hard hit by the ongoing civil war.

Government has condemned the attempted arrest of a JoyNews Reporter, Carlos Carlony during coverage of a demolition site exercise at a warehouse linked to businessman Daniel McKorley, popularly known as McDan in Accra. Similarly, the state also condemned the assault by military officers on an eyewitness who was being interviewed at the demolition site. The […]

Hearts of Oak have reportedly ended their interest in highly rated defensive midfielder Nana Kusi Asante after transfer negotiations with Vision FC collapsed.Although both parties had initially reached a gentlemanâ??s agreement, talks broke down due to Vision FCâ??s high asking price. The Phobians made an offer for the 19-year-old, but the significant difference in valuation between the two clubs halted progress, forcing Hearts to pull out of the deal.Kusi, who was a standout

“The big game often appears when the hunter has given up the hunt for the day.” Igbo proverb Research says that the average person spends about a third of their time on earth working. It is probably not surprising that most of our small talk is centred around finding out what people do for work and […] The post The Attitude Lounge with Kodwo Brumpon: Mirror of the self

Legal representation for sports journalist Saddick Adams and Angel Broadcasting Network has been withdrawn in the ongoing defamation lawsuit filed by former Ghana international John Paintsil.Sources close to Crabbe & Co, the law firm previously handling the case, have confirmed that they are no longer representing the two defendants.John Paintsil is demanding a total of GHS25 million in damagesâ??GHS20 million from Angel FM and GHS5 million from Saddick Adamsâ??over

The Western North Regional Chairman of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), Michael Aidoo has said they were aware they were going to lose the Suaman Constituency seat in the 2024 election, but there was nothing they could do. Mr. Aidoo, who is also the Council of State Member, said “the President won the election […]

Former Black Stars defender John Paintsil has outrightly rejected a GHS100,000 compensation proposal from the Multimedia Group and its sports presenter, Patrick Osei Agyemang, popularly known as â??Countryman Songoâ?, in an ongoing defamation suit.The legal tussle stems from comments made on a popular sports program aired by the Multimedia Group, which Paintsil claims were not only false but damaging to his image, credibility, and legacy in Ghanaian football.He is demanding

The Electoral Commission (EC) has set Tuesday, 2nd September 2025, as the date for the by-election in the Akwatia Constituency of the Eastern Region following the death of the Member of Parliament, Ernest Kumi. In a statement released on Wednesday, July 30, the Commission explained that the by-election will be held in line with Article […]

The Forestry Commission has issued a stern warning to the public following the widespread circulation of false claims on social media about an ongoing recruitment exercise. In an official statement signed by the Head of Corporate Affairs and Media Relations Unit, Joyce Kwarfo, the Commission clarified the matter unequivocally. “The attention of the Forestry Commission […]

Former Black Stars captain, Andre Dede Ayew, has encouraged the Black Queens to build on their momentum from the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) bronze medal and aim to qualify for the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Ayew extended this call during a special dinner engagement with the team, hosted by Vice President Professor […]

In a significant contribution to national security and law enforcement, Guaranty Trust Bank (Ghana) Ltd has donated 100 brand-new motorbikes to the Ghana Police Service to support its operational mobility and improve community policing efforts across the country. The official handover ceremony took place at the Ghana Police Headquarters in Accra and was attended by […] The post GTBank donates