Former Sports Minister Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye has singled out Ghana's group-stage encounter with England as the match he is most looking forward to at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, advocating for the inclusion of more foreign-based players to gain a psychological edge.The Black Stars, drawn in Group L with Panama, England, and Croatia, will face the Three Lions on June 23, 2026, following their opening match against Panama.Vanderpuye believes this specific fixture presents

As Ghana prepares for the 2026 World Cup, former Sports Minister Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye has urged forward Antoine Semenyo to replicate his outstanding club form for the national team, stating that he has yet to fully convince Ghanaian supporters at the international level.Semenyo is enjoying a career-best season after his high-profile £65 million move from AFC Bournemouth to Manchester City, where he has become a key player and scored 12 Premier League goals as of early

The Minister for Works and Housing, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei says 251 units of housing for the Akosombo dam spillage victims have been completed. He says Some contractors are still moving to site to ensure 1,010 under phase one are done before they move to the second phase of the project. “The Ministry was also tasked […]

Former Sports Minister Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye has expressed hope that Antoine Semenyo's English roots will serve as a powerful motivator for the Ghana forward when the Black Stars face England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Speaking ahead of the tournament, Vanderpuye focused on the unique narrative surrounding Semenyo, who was born in England but represents Ghana. The former minister believes this personal connection could elevate his performance in the highly anticipated

Former Sports Minister Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye has applauded Antoine Semenyo's exceptional form at Manchester City while also challenging the forward to deliver the same level of performance for Ghana as the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches.In a clear acknowledgement of the striker's club success, Vanderpuye stated, "He's playing wonderfully well."The comment refers to Semenyo's stellar season following his £65 million move from Bournemouth to

The Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has cautioned the Majority Caucus to take parliamentary business seriously after it failed to marshal enough members during sitting on Thursday, February 5. He warned that the Minority would no longer “treat the Majority with kid’s gloves” if the situation persisted. Raising the issue on the floor of Parliament, […]

The Vice President, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has called for the strengthening of labour institutions and intensified public education on labour rights as part of efforts to protect workers and promote decent work across the country. She made the call during an official working visit to the Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment, where she […]

Ghana Premier League outfit Asante Kotoko stepped up their preparations for their MTN FA Cup Round of 16 clash against Aduana FC with a friendly match on Thursday. The Porcupine Warriors will host Aduana FC this weekend to battle for a place in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.As part of preparations, Kotoko engaged lower-division side Adom FC in a friendly match at their Adako Jachie training complex today.In what turned out to be a very good exercise for the Reds, they secured

The Upper West Regional Police Command has arrested three persons for allegedly possessing firearms and ammunition without licences in the Wa West District of the Upper West Region. The suspects were picked up on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, during a routine patrol operation at Goziri, a community near Vieri. They were identified as Yahaya Samad […]

A new study reveals that CEO trust and organizational commitment are key drivers of sustainable industrial development in Ghanaian Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). The research surveyed 374 CEOs of Ghanaian SMEs, finding that trust and commitment are essential for building dynamic capabilities that propel sustainability initiatives. This highlights the importance of strong leadership and […]

The Circuit Court ‘3’ in Accra, presided over by Her Honour Susana Eduful, has remanded two Chinese nationals into police custody for their alleged involvement in human trafficking and forced prostitution. The accused persons are Chen Xia, 37, a manager, and He Xiao Rei, also known as Nana, 46, a bar attendant. They have pleaded […] The post 2 Chinese

Former Sports Minister Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye has praised Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams for opting to mobilise private funding to transport Ghanaian supporters to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.Vanderpuye said the approach was sensible and responsible, particularly at a time when public finances remain under pressure.He referenced the findings of the Dzamefe Commission, which cautioned against the use of state resources to fly supporters

Angel Asiamah, husband of former fetish priestess-turned-evangelist Patricia Asiedua Asiamah, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, has expressed excitement after the Amasaman High Court reduced his wife’s prison sentence. Speaking briefly to journalists at the court forecourt on Thursday, February 5 following the ruling, Mr. Asiamah welcomed the ruling, describing it as a huge relief. “I […]

The Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, says Ghana is preparing to establish its first modern fire assay laboratory as part of efforts to strengthen value addition and revenue mobilisation in the extractive sector. During an inspection tour of the Gold Coast Refinery in Accra on 4 February 2026, Dr Forson described the facility […]

Former Ghana international Kevin-Prince Boateng has reiterated how he was forced to lie before getting the chance to play for Spanish giants FC Barcelona.The 38-year-old signed for the La Liga club in 2019 on loan from Italian Serie A outfit Sassuolo.At his press conference, Boateng described FC Barcelona as the best club in the world and also named Argentina superstar Lionel Messi as the best player in the world.Seven years later, KP Boateng has stressed that those pronouncements

The Ghana Football School has announced the 1st batch of participants for the CAF Licence A Coaching Course. The list which represents the 1st batch of the prestigious CAF Licence A pathway, brings together a diverse group of experienced and emerging coaches selected to undergo advanced technical and tactical training in line with Confederation of […]

The Appointment Committee of the Ghana Football Association has named match officials for the Round of 16 fixtures of the MTN FA Cup.The games are scheduled from Friday, February 6, to Sunday, February 8, 2026.The Round of 16 will open on Friday at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex, where Eleven Wonders face Attram De Visser. Dr Imoro Osman will take charge of the match, assisted by Frederick Danful and Marvelous Amediole, with William Agbovi as the fourth official.On Saturday,

The Office of the Minister for Education and Member of Parliament for Tamale South, Haruna Iddrisu, has dissociated itself from campaign posters circulating on social media that suggest he is seeking to contest the flagbearership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). In a statement issued by the Office, they described the posters as fake and […]

Ghana coach Otto Addo has described his meeting with German sprint star Owen Ansah as a special moment after the two connected at an event in Germany.In a post shared on Instagram, Addo said it was an honour to meet Ansah, noting that both men were born in Hamburg and share Ghanaian roots. He described the encounter as meaningful, reflecting the growing presence and influence of athletes with Ghanaian heritage in international sport.The Black Stars coach was among invited guests

Ghanaian teenager Kwesi Sorotu Badori has returned home to complete work permit formalities after sealing a move to Italian Serie A side Bologna from Berekum Chelsea.The 18-year-old midfielder finalised the transfer during the winter window, signing for the remainder of the 2025/26 season.However, his immediate integration into the Italian clubâ??s youth ranks has been delayed while he resolves documentation required to legally begin his professional career in Italy.Bologna confirmed