Uganda U17 coach Laryea Kingston praised his playersâ?? intelligence and willingness to learn after guiding the Young Cranes to qualification for the 2026 U17 Africa Cup of Nations.The side secured their place in Morocco with a commanding 3-0 semi-final victory over Ethiopia in the CECAFA U17 Qualifiers, completing a strong campaign that highlighted their development.Kingston expressed particular encouragement at how quickly his squad adapted to his coaching methods.â??Five

Franco-Ivorian comedian Sacko Camara has launched a unique road trip to experience the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, turning what once began as a joke into a personal mission combining adventure, humour and humanitarian work.Camara first gained attention in 2023 when he drove from Paris to Abidjan for the AFCON in Cote dâ??Ivoire, after jokingly telling a friend he would travel by car when flight prices became too expensive.That light-hearted remark grew into a bold

Asante Kotoko assistant coach Prince Owusu has hinted that the club will look to strengthen the squad in the upcoming transfer window as they seek to overcome inconsistency in the Ghana Premier League.Kotoko fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Medeama on Sunday, extending their winless run to three matches. Despite the late comeback, Owusu admitted ongoing injury concerns and performance gaps have made the campaign challenging."Thereâ??s a lot of injuries and

On Friday November 28, 2025. a Kumasi High Court judge, Dr Dorinda Smith Arthur, ruled that the two surviving wives of the late music icon, Daddy Lumba, could perform widowhood rites at his funeral. This is the outcome of a suit filed by the deceased’s first wife, Akosua Serwah. Among others, Serwah prayed the court […]

Asante Kotoko staged a remarkable comeback to snatch a point against Medeama in a gripping Ghana Premier League clash at the Baba Yara Stadium.Medeama stunned the home crowd with two early goals. Derrick Fordjour smashed home a brilliant volley inside five minutes before Yussif Mubarik doubled the lead from the penalty spot in the 18th minute.Kotoko responded strongly after the break. Peter Amidu Acquah pulled one back in the 69th minute, igniting belief among the Porcupine Warriors

The Ghana Association of Southampton (GHASSO) welcomed the Black Queens to the city with a spirited reception on Sunday as the team arrived to complete preparations for Tuesdayâ??s international friendly against England.Shortly after arriving, the players and technical staff were hosted at the Royal Palace restaurant, where they were treated to a variety of traditional Ghanaian dishes prepared by members of the local community. The event quickly turned into a vibrant cultural

Anicet Ekane's lawyer says the family was given little explanation - "his wife was just presented the corpse".

Former Ghana international Kevin-Prince Boateng has opened up about his path to Christianity, crediting his wife, Marsi, with helping him take the first steps toward faith.Speaking about the experience on the Unscripted podcast, Boateng revealed that his wife encouraged him to attend church but insisted they enter separately, making it clear that the decision had to come from him personally."My wife went by herself because she said, 'We canâ??t go in together, weâ??re

By Solberg Horve MISHIWO In 1957, Ghana stood tall as the black star of Africa, rich in cocoa, gold, and promise. Its independence was celebrated as the dawn of African prosperity. Yet today, nearly seven decades later, Ghana’s economic narrative has become one of repeated cycles, boom and bust, reform and relapse, sovereignty and dependence.  […] The post 40-year

South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has named his final 25-man squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, with two uncapped youngsters included in a group that strikes a balance between continuity and fresh talent.Centre-back Tylon Smith, who plays for Queens Park Rangers in the English Championship, and Club Brugge winger Shandre Campbell, who has featured in the UEFA Champions League this season, have both earned their first call-ups."We have to look to the future too, and

Former Ghana international Kevin-Prince Boateng has revealed that Lionel Messiâ??s approval was the final condition for his 2019 move to FC Barcelona.Speaking on the â??Unscriptedâ? podcast, Boateng explained that despite agreement from the clubâ??s hierarchy, the transfer could only proceed once Messi gave the green light.Boateng stated that during negotiations, he received confirmation of Barcelonaâ??s interest from both sporting directors, including Eric Abidal,

The accused person in the murder of former NPP Upper East Regional Chairman has been discharged by the Accra High Court. Gregory Afoko had been accused of conspiracy to commit murder, while Asabke Alangdi had been convicted of murder in April 2024. Presiding judge Marie Louise Simmons discharged Gregory Afoko after noting that the case […]

Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has said the 2018 contract with Zipline requires payment of $ 88,000 a month per centre (6 Centres), amounting to about $ 520,000 a month. Addressing a press conference in Accra on Monday, December 1, he said that the audit reveals that only 12% of areas served qualify as “hard-to-reach” […]

The Ghana AIDS Commission has revealed that Juaben Municipality leads in HIV infections in Ashanti Region, with 2.82% of individuals in the area having contracted the virus. According to the Commission, Juaben is followed by the Kwadaso Municipality with 2.56% with Tafo Municipal coming third with 2.53% and Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly leads in new infections […]

Uganda U17 coach Laryea Kingston praised the competitive standard of the CECAFA tournament after guiding the Young Cranes to qualification for the 2026 U17 Africa Cup of Nations.He highlighted the quality and progress of teams in the region and emphasized the importance of the tournament in developing young talent.The Young Cranes booked their place in Morocco with a 3-0 semi-final victory over Ethiopia, a result that confirmed their spot in next yearâ??s U17 AFCON.Kingstonâ??s

The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has said that the uncapping of the National Health Insurance Levy has revitalised Ghana’s social health financing architecture. He gave the breakdown as: NHIF allocation for 2026 GHS11.416 billion with GHS9.037 billion dedicated strictly to NHIS operations and claims. Claims payment timelines have improved dramatically, reducing to less […]

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Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has said that the 2026 Budget provides the largest capital investment in health infrastructure in recent years. Key projects include: New regional hospitals for Savannah, Oti and Western North (GHS600 million allocated). Completion of longstanding projects: La General Hospital (GHS60 million), Komfo Anokye Maternity Block, Sewua Regional Hospital, 10 Agenda 111 […]

Asante Kotoko assistant coach Prince Owusu attributed the teamâ??s late 2-2 draw against Medeama to the challenges of extensive travel to honour outstanding Ghana Premier League games.The Porcupine Warriors have been playing midweek and Sunday games for the past three weeks to clear outstanding games because of their participating in Africa.Medeama stunned Kotoko early, taking the lead inside five minutes through Derrick Fordjour after the Porcupine Warriors failed to clear a

By Elliot WILLIAMS The Annual Report of the National Insurance Commission for 2024, which was released a fortnight ago has provided key insights into the performance of Ghana’s industry last year and some of the Implications for the industry going forward. Despite the sharp economic headwinds that afflicted Ghana in 2024, the insurance industry demonstrated […] The post NIC