Black Queens coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren has embarked on a scouting mission in Malta as part of preparations for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.The visit forms part of the technical teamâ??s broader strategy to identify and assess eligible Ghanaian players based abroad who could strengthen the squad ahead of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.During the trip, Bjorkegren met and assessed four players: Kassim Mariama and Naila Adoma Addo, both formerly

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly is set to begin a decongestion exercise on February 1 in selected parts of the capital city as part of efforts to make Accra cleaner and restore order on the streets. This will not be the first time the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) embarks on a decongestion exercise. Previous attempts have […]

Ghanaian international Asumah Abubakar has vowed to give his all in order to help Austria Lustenau achieve their goals in the ongoing campaign.The 28-year-old joins the Austrian second-tier outfit until the end of the season and is expected to play a huge role for the club.The former FC Luzern attacker joins the Planet Pure Stadion outfit as a free agent after severing ties with Maltese Premier League club Birkirkara FC in the recent window.Having secured a move to the club, the

Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has revealed the unshakeable determination behind his record-breaking move to Sunderland, stating that once the chance to play in the Premier League arrived, his "mind was made up".The legendary striker, Ghana's all-time leading goalscorer, said his dream was ignited years earlier by watching compatriot and football pioneer Tony Yeboah light up the English top flight with Leeds United. That inspiration became a singular ambition."It

Ghana legend Asamoah Gyan has revealed that watching compatriot Tony Yeboah's spectacular goals in the English Premier League was the pivotal inspiration that fuelled his own ambition to play in England's top division.Gyan, Ghana's all-time leading goalscorer, fulfilled that dream when he signed for Sunderland in 2010 for a club-record £13 million following his standout performances at the FIFA World Cup in South Africa.However, the journey began years earlier,

Ghanaian international Asumah Abubakar has successfully secured a move to Austria Lustenau in the current transfer window.The 28-year-old joins the Austrian second-tier outfit until the end of the season and is expected to play a huge role for the club.The former FC Luzern attacker joins the Planet Pure Stadion outfit as a free agent after severing ties with Maltese Premier League club Birkirkara FC in the recent window.''The ink is dry, SC Austria Lustenau's new

In a show of strong support and encouragement, Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang today paid a working visit to the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, highlighting the vital role of sports and recreation in Ghana’s development. During her visit, the Vice President received updates on current initiatives and progress within the ministry, reaffirming her […]

The Chief Executive Officer of Young Apostles, Gerald Domfeh, has expressed strong confidence that his club will retain its Ghana Premier League status for the remainder of the 2025/26 season.Despite sitting 15th on the league table after 19 matches, a position near the relegation zone, Domfeh dismissed any talk of the club dropping out of the top flight."We will survive relegation," he said in a radio interview with Asempa FM. He emphasized the team's potential for

Zenith Bank (Ghana) Ltd has won the Best Christmas Decoration Award at the 2025 edition of the ‘December in GH Honours’, organisers have announced. The award recognises the bank’s festive decorations at its Head Office and the Kotoka International Airport enclave, which formed part of Accra’s Christmas displays during the 2025 holiday season. ‘December in […] The post Zenith

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has reiterated that selection for the 2026 FIFA World Cup squad will remain strictly based on merit, ruling out the implementation of any quota system to guarantee spots for locally based players.This is in response to growing calls for automatic inclusion of Ghana Premier League talents ahead of this summer's tournament.GFA Communications Director Henry Asante Twum addressed the debate directly, stating, "No quota has been set for

The Algerian Football Federation is preparing to escalate its dispute with the Confederation of African Football, with a potential appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport looming after a raft of disciplinary sanctions linked to Algeriaâ??s Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal defeat to Nigeria.Senior sources indicate that Algeriaâ??s governing body is ready to exhaust all legal avenues if CAF upholds the punishments imposed following the 2025 AFCON encounter, which was

Liverpoolâ??s Champions League campaign received a significant boost on Wednesday night as they dismantled Olympique Marseille 3-0 away from home, with Jeremie Frimpong leading the applause for the teamâ??s all-round performance.The Redsâ?? display combined defensive solidity with clinical finishing, giving Arne Slotâ??s side a statement victory in Europe.Liverpool extended their unbeaten run to 13 matches and move closer to direct Champions League last-16 qualification.The

Ghanaian football supporters planning to travel to the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are set to benefit from a new visa facilitation initiative aimed at reducing delays and uncertainty in the application process.Matthew Asada, Press Attaché at the U.S. Embassy in Accra, disclosed that the programme, known as the FIFA PASS, will prioritise visa interview appointments for verified World Cup ticket holders.Officially termed the FIFA Prioritised Appointment Scheduling

Black Stars legend Matthew Amoah has downplayed suggestions that he was the driving force behind compatriot Andre Ayew's move to Dutch Eredivisie club NAC Breda, attributing the transfer to the club's own scouting and assessment.Amoah, who is now a member of the technical staff at Breda, spoke to club media following Ayew's arrival as a free agent on a deal running until the end of the season. He dismissed widespread rumours that his presence was the key factor, stating

The Ghana Police Service, through the National Operations Directorate Surveillance Unit, has arrested a suspect in connection with the possession of foreign currency suspected to be counterfeit and a firearm without lawful authority at Ablekuma in the Greater Accra Region. The suspect identified as Josiah Elorm Kwame Amezado was arrested following intelligence indicating that a […]

21 drivers in Accra are in deep trouble for charging high and unapproved fares. They were rounded up during GPRTU operations to crack down on recalcitrant drivers. National Guard Commander of the GPRTU, Derumond Ekow Gaise, said the operation which will now be extended to the evenings, is part of a wider effort to tackle […]

Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw has issued a public apology for the chaotic scenes that overshadowed his team's 1-0 victory over Morocco in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, stating it was "never my intention to go against the principles of the game."In an emotional statement posted on social media, the coach expressed "profound regret" for his decision to instruct his players to walk off the pitch in protest during the final's closing minutes.The

Love is getting a new address this Valentine’s weekend, and it’s all about escaping the noise for an unforgettable experience. The 3Xtra Val’s Day X’cape is offering just that. 3Xtra by MG Digital Media is set to host a premium Valentine’s weekend getaway dubbed “3Xtra Val’s Day X’cape 2026,” offering couples, friends, and solo explorers […]

The 2024 new Patriotic Party Running mate, Dr Mathew Opoku Prempeh, has expressed the view that, there will always be tensions and incidents during internal campaigns. In a statement on his Facebook page on Thursday, January 22,2026, Dr Prempeh said that “notwithstanding, they must never descend into insults, aggression, or violence.” “Such conduct has no […]

Manchester United have confirmed that Brazilian midfielder Casemiro will leave the club at the end of the season when his contract expires, bringing an end to a four-year spell at Old Trafford that was marked by early success and later scrutiny. The 33-year-old joined United from Real Madrid in the summer of 2022 for a […]