Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has expressed optimism about the Black Starlets' chances at the upcoming U17 Africa Cup of Nations while making it clear that the ultimate objective remains qualification for the World Cup.The Black Starlets will return to the continental stage for the first time in eight years after securing their place through the WAFU B tournament played last year. Their last World Cup appearance was in 2017 in India, where the team

Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku has expressed strong belief in the Black Starlets' pedigree as the team prepares to return to the U17 Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in eight years.Speaking in an interview with the GFA Media team, Okraku backed the current crop of players to make an impact at the continental tournament, which will be held in Morocco in April."I believe they will go to the AFCON and will make us proud," he said. "That

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Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has thrown his full weight behind the Black Starlets as the team prepares for their first U17 Africa Cup of Nations appearance in eight years.Speaking in an interview with the GFA Media team, Okraku expressed confidence in the current crop of players coached by Prosper Narteh Ogum, who have been in camp since the start of the year intensifying preparations for the tournament in Morocco."I believe they will go to the AFCON

â??VfB Stuttgart have welcomed Nikolas Nartey back into the matchday squad ahead of their Europa League play-off first leg against Celtic in Glasgow on Thursday night.As expected, the Danish midfielder has been included after recovering from a minor injury and will start the game on the bench.Nartey had been sidelined for just over two weeks with a knock, missing Stuttgartâ??s last three competitive fixtures while he completed his recovery program and regained match fitness.

Black Stars goalkeepers trainer Fatawu Dauda has heaped praise on Ghana international Benjamin Asare, highlighting his focus, humility and willingness to learn as key traits behind his steady rise. Dauda, who previously guarded the post for Ghana during his playing days, revealed that he maintains close communication with Asare, offering guidance and technical feedback to […]

Ghana’s democracy has just recorded a quiet but powerful victory — not for any political party, but for constitutional order. On Wednesday, February 18, 2026, the Presidency announced that following the receipt of seven petitions seeking the removal of the Electoral Commissioner and her deputies, and three petitions against the Special Prosecutor, President John Dramani […]

Hearts of Oak head coach Didi Dramani has charged his players to focus on winning their upcoming Ghana Premier League matches rather than dwell on their position on the league table. The Phobians last Sunday secured an important 1-0 victory over rivals Asante Kotoko at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.Having amassed maximum points from that Super Clash, the capital-based club moved to second on the league table and are now just five points behind league leaders Medeama SC.Speaking in

The Petroleum Hub Development Corporation and Ghana National Petroleum Corporation have established a joint working committee to explore avenues for collaboration. A statement posted on the Facebook page of the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Petroleum Hub Development Corporation, Onasis Kobby , Thursday, February 19,2026,said, “delighted to announce that, following productive preliminary discussions between our […]

Hearts of Oak have tabled a three-year contract extension for goalkeeper Solomon Agbasi, offering a gross monthly salary of approximately GHS 10,000 in recognition of his outstanding performances this season.The proposed deal comes as the shot-stopper's stock continues to rise, highlighted by his recent invitation to join the Black Stars squad for upcoming international friendlies against Austria and Germany in March.Agbasi's consistent displays between the posts have

Bechem United head coach Kobina Amissah has opened up about his teamâ??s approach for their upcoming Ghana Premier League encounter against Vision FC this weekend. The Week 23 fixture of the 2025/26 league campaign is scheduled for Saturday, February 21.Speaking in his pre-match interview, Kobina Amissah noted that Bechem United will go into the match determined to defend resolutely to avoid conceding an early goal.He believes it is also important to score very early and defend

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Ghana’s renewed drive to strengthen sports financing received a major boost in Parliament after the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, announced a personal contribution of two months’ salary to the Ghana Sports Fund. The gesture was matched by members of the Majority Front Bench, who collectively pledged one month of their earnings to […]

Hearts of Oak head coach Didi Dramani is anticipating a tough clash against Berekum Chelsea in the Ghana Premier League this weekend.After overcoming Asante Kotoko in the Super Clash last Sunday, Didi Dramani and his Phobians are back in Accra to face the Blues in a Week 23 fixture of the ongoing 2025/26 league campaign.Speaking in his pre-match interview ahead of the upcoming game, Didi Dramani acknowledged the quality of the Berekum-based side, insisting that his team must be

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has reaffirmed his appreciation for players who are courageous enough to challenge decisions and visibly frustrated by defeat, describing those qualities as crucial ingredients for success at the top level of football. Addo shared these thoughts on Wednesday, February 19, during an interaction with students from the University of […]

The head coach of Bechem United, Kobina Amissah, is upbeat ahead of the teamâ??s clash against Vision FC in the Ghana Premier League.The team nicknamed the Hunters has yet to pick up a win away from home in the 2025/26 Ghanaian top-flight league campaign.Having played 10 away matches so far, the team has lost eight, drawn two, and taken only two points.Acknowledging the teamâ??s poor form in the Ghana Premier League, Coach Kobina Amissah insists that things must change.Speaking

Zimbabwe finish top of Group B at the T20 World Cup by stunning co-hosts Sri Lanka, West Indies maintain their unbeaten record, and Canada bid farewell to Navneet Dhaliwal with another defeat.

Jamaican dancehall star Popcaan has been officially enstooled as a Development Chief in the Asebu Traditional Area of the Central Region. The coronation took place on February 17, 2026, marking a historic moment in the community. Popcaan was given the stool name Nana Arkoh Kese I and installed as the Aboafohen (Development Chief) of the […]

Ghana has maintained its position as Africa’s fourth-highest borrower from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) at the start of 2026, even as new data show a notable decline in the country’s overall public debt profile. Figures released by The International Monetary Fund on February 19, 2026 indicate that Ghana’s exposure to the IMF stood at […]

Government is seeking to rename the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) as the Bureau of National Intelligence (BNI), as part of the proposed reforms in the Security and Intelligence Agencies Bill, 2025. This, the Minister of the Interior, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, explains is due to the confusion that comes with the NIB acronym which many mistaken […]