The UEFA Champions League returns with Matchday 2 of the 2026/27 league phase, as Europe’s leading clubs look to build on their opening performances and strengthen their positions in the race for a place in the knockout phase.

Assistant Black Starlets coach Hamza Mohammed says the team is determined to secure qualification to the semifinals of the ongoing 2026 WAFU Zone B U17 Championship in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.Ghana opened their campaign with a 1-0 win over Togo, with avid Kwarteng scoring the only goal of the game.The Black Starlets will now face Benin in their second Group A match, with a win guaranteeing Ghana qualification for the semi-finals.Benin, however, will be determined

Former Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) chairman Kudjoe Fianoo has called on Ghana Football Association (GFA) president Kurt Okraku and his Executive Council to resign, saying sweeping changes are needed to reverse the decline of Ghana football.Fianoo believes the current administration has failed to deliver the expected progress since taking office in October 2019, arguing that the need to rebuild the game should take precedence over concerns about possible FIFA sanctions.Speaking

Rwanda signs a 10-year deal with Formula 1 to host races in the African country, starting "in the early 2030s".

THE Ghana Alliance for Mental Health and Development, also known as the Mental Health Alliance, has called on the government, development partners, civil society organisations and the private sector to take concrete steps to promote inclusive employment for persons with disabilities. It has also called for sustainable mental health financing and an end to stigma … The post Mental

THE Minister for Defence, Mr Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, has charged the 19-member Governing Council of the National Defence University (NDU), Ghana, to uphold academic excellence, integrity and strategic leadership to strengthen the country’s defence and security capabilities. He said the strength of the Armed Forces depended not only on equipment and operational readiness, but also … The post Gov’t backs

THE Minister of Environment, Science and Technology, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has called for measures to retain highly skilled scientists in Ghana to strengthen the country’s capacity in nuclear science, technology and other specialised fields. She said retaining experienced professionals was crucial to sustaining research, ensuring public safety and supporting Ghana’s long-term ambitions, including nuclear power … The post Retain

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is set to receive $700,000 annually from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following a significant increase in financial support for its 54 member associations.The new allocation represents an increase of $500,000 from the previous annual funding of $200,000, more than tripling the amount available to each national federation.The move is aimed at strengthening football development across Africa by providing member associations with

Ghana’s U-17 team, the Black Starlets would face the Junior Squirrels of Benin in their second group game of the 2026 WAFU Zone B U17 Championship ongoing in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. The Black Starlets occupy the top spot in the group after their opening day 1-0 victory over Togo. The only goal of the game … The post WAFU B U17: Kassim Mingle asks for more as Black

Former FC Samartex 1996 right-back Samuel Tetteh Mensah has joined Albanian top-flight club KF Vllaznia, securing a move to European football following his departure from the Ghana Premier League side.The defender makes the switch after three seasons with Samartex, where he established himself as an important member of the squad and played a key role in the clubâ??s historic rise in Ghanaian football.Mensah made 18 appearances for Samartex in the Ghana Premier League last season,

A police sergeant stationed at the Madina Police Station has been arrested following a shooting incident at Ritz Junction in Accra, which left two persons with gunshot wounds. The officer, identified as General Sergeant Mathew Aboase, is currently in police custody as the Adenta-Abokobi Divisional Police Command investigates the circumstances surrounding the incident, which occurred […] The post Police Sergeant held over Ritz Junction

Joseph Kabila had previously denied having links to the M23 rebels, which control much of eastern DR Congo.

The Asogli State praises the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (Mahama Cares) as a laudable initiative, calling for transparent management to truly support healthcare needs.

Liverpool have been urged to consider a move for Ghana international Antoine Semenyo, with former Reds striker Emile Heskey backing the Manchester City attacker to make an impact at the club.According to TEAMtalk, Heskey believes Liverpool should revisit their interest in the 26-year-old if Manchester City are forced to sell players amid uncertainty over their financial charges.Semenyo has established himself as one of English football's exciting attacking talents, using his

MEDEAMA strengthened their position at the top of the Premier League with a commanding 3-1 victory over Heart of Lions, while Hearts of Oak returned to winning ways and Bechem United produced an impressive comeback on an eventful Matchday 6 of the Ghana Premier League (GPL). Emmanuel Annor opened the scoring before Kingsley Braye struck … The post GPL: Medeama go 3-pts clear Hearts,

Global imbalances are projected to decline only modestly over the medium term.

Global headline inflation is projected to increase to 4.7 percent in 2026 before easing to 4.1 percent in 2027, marking a cumulative upward revision of 0.7 percentage point with the temporary increase driven mainly by energy and food prices.

THE Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has held a pullout ceremony in honour of the Deputy Comptroller-General in charge of Finance and Administration, DCG Evelyn Lolonyo Lotsu, following her retirement after 33 years of service to the country. The ceremony featured a colourful farewell parade and a formal pullout to mark her exit from active service, … The post GIS Deputy Comptroller-General

“Government can throw about numbers! But how is the government going to raise the much-needed revenue to pay these people?” Dr Bannor asked.

The officer involved was arrested and is in Police custody pending further investigations, and the service pistol has been retained for evidential purposes