The Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to increasing women’s representation in governance. She stated that the ongoing constitutional review processes could further enhance opportunities for women at both parliamentary and local government levels. She made this known in Accra yesterday at the launch … The post Project

Ghana were held to a 1-1 draw by Wales at the Cardiff City Stadium on Tuesday after conceding a late equaliser. The Black Stars took the lead through Caleb Yirenkyi in the 66th minute, but Wales struck back in the closing stages to deny Ghana victory. Lawrence Ati-Zigi started in goal, with a backline of … The post Late Koumas header denies Ghana win over Wales appeared first on Ghanaian

The Commonwealth Games Association (CGA) Ghana has officially confirmed Ghana’s participation in the upcoming 23rd Commonwealth Games, scheduled to take place in Glasgow, Scotland, from July 23 to August 2.Team Ghana, marching under the official campaign slogan, “Team Ghana: From Ghana to Glasgow for Gold,” is expected to field close to 40 athlet They will … The post Ghana

Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa says that Luis Suarez does not owe him an apology after he opted against a World Cup recall for the 39-year-old striker. The Inter Miami forward, Uruguay’s all-time leading scorer, retired from international football in September 2024, but recently indicated he would be willing to return if selected. Bielsa explained that … The post Bielsa says Suarez

South Africa’s World Cup squad has arrived in Mexico after their embarrassing delay, and their assistant coach Helman Mkhalele is also making his way to the training camp in Puebla. The squad arrived in the early hours of the morning in Mexico on Tuesday after their lengthy flight from Johannesburg that departed on Monday. Mkhalele … The post Bafana arrive in Mexico to begin World Cup adventure

The jersey worn by late football legend Pele during Brazil’s 1958 World Cup victory will headline an auction set to coincide with this year’s tournament, Sotheby’s announced on Tuesday. Pele, then just 17 years old, scored two of Brazil’s five goals in the 1958 final against host nation Sweden. The victory marked Brazil’s first of … The post Pele’s World Cup jersey to be

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti is in no hurry to rush star forward Neymar back from his calf injury, the Italian said on Tuesday as his team touched down in the United States ahead of the World Cup. Ancelotti has previously said Neymar would be fit for the Selecao’s “first or second” group stage match at … The post Ancelotti relaxed over Neymar World Cup availability appeared

A pre-World Cup friendly involving the Democratic Republic of Congo has been cancelled by the mayor of the Spanish town hosting the match over health concerns regarding the Ebola outbreak in the African country. “I have signed the decree banning the holding of the June 9 match between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Chile,” … The post DR Congo pre-World Cup game cancelled

A record 10 African countries will take part in the 2026 FIFA World Cup after the finals were expanded to 48 teams, with a host of star names hoping to go all the way and lift the trophy. Morocco made history in Qatar four years ago by becoming the first African side to reach the … The post Seven African players to watch at World Cup 2026 appeared first on Ghanaian

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has signed a binding feedstock agreement with Numatter Recycling Technologies Limited (NRTL) for Ghana’s first industrial-scale plastic-to-fuel pyrolysis plant. Under the agreement, NRTL is expected to convert more than 100 tonnes of plastic waste daily into premium-grade petrol, diesel, kerosene and activated carbon. The initiative is aimed at addressing Accra’s … The post Plastic

Spain recorded its highest heat-related mortality for the ?month of May since records began ?in 2015, the Health Ministry said on Wednesday after many parts of Europe experienced record heat. According to estimates by Spain’s daily mortality monitoring system, May 2026 recorded 101 ?deaths attributable to ?high temperatures, the highest figure for this month since … The post Spain

The Black Queens held a first training session for the June FIFA Women’s international window at the University of Ghana Stadium Annex in Accra. A total of 24 players took part in the opening session under the supervision of Head Coach Kim Lars Björkegren and his technical team as the squad commenced work. The session … The post Black Queens hold first training session in Accra appeared

Bechem United forward Augustine Okrah has been named the NASCO Player of the Month for April/May, edging out strong competition from Medeama SC’s Salim Adams, Young Apostles’ Emmanuel Richmond Opoku, and Berekum Chelsea’s Seidu Abubakari. Okrah earned the accolade following a sensational run of form, finishing as the highest-scoring nominee with seven goals in six … The post Augustine

?Officers from the Market Circle Fire Post in Takoradi conducted a fire safety inspection and public education exercise at the Takoradi Market Circle to promote compliance with fire safety regulations.??The operation focused particularly on food vendors, with officers inspecting gas cylinders for possible leakages and educating users on safe handling practices. Other shops and stores … The post ?GNFS

The Omanhene of Lower Dixcove, Nana Akwasi Agyeman IX, has cautioned against actions that could derail the success of the government’s flagship Free Primary Health Care (PHC) programme, warning particularly about possible financial and administrative bottlenecks from central authorities in Accra. He stressed that the initiative must be allowed to succeed without interference. He noted … The post Don’t

The Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE) has called for an urgent overhaul of Ghana’s stormwater management policies, warning that the country’s existing drainage systems are no longer capable of addressing the challenges posed by rapid urbanisation, climate variability and increasing flood risks. According to the institution, recurring flooding in Accra and other rapidly growing urban … The post Outdated

Two concerned Ghanaians have petitioned the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to initiate discussions and processes within African football that will lead to the removal of CAF President, Patrice Tlhopane Motsepe, from office. • Andrew Appiah-Danquah The petitioners – Political Activist, Solomon Owusu, and Lawyer Andrew Appiah-Danquah, urged the GFA to lead efforts to review whether … The post Initiate

Black Stars Coach, Carlos Queiroz, has confirmed his squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This follows detailed analysis, observations and research on players eligible to represent the nation at the summer Mundial in Canada, Mexico and the United States of America (USA). Benjamin Asare, Lawrence Ati-Zigi and Joseph Anang are the goalkeepers for the … The post Queiroz names 2026 FIFA World Cup squad appeared

Anthony Joshua has said he never considered walking away from boxing because it is his ‘purpose’ following the fatal car crash which claimed the lives of his two friends in December. Joshua’s friends and teammates, Sina Ghami and Latif ‘Latz’ Ayodele, died after the vehicle the three of them were travelling in struck a stationary … The post Joshua: Boxing still my ‘purpose’

Liverpool are in advanced talks with Andoni Iraola as they look to appoint a new head coach following the sacking of Arne Slot. Iraola left Bournemouth at the end of the season and is the clear favourite for the role at Anfield. Liverpool are keen to make an appointment at the earliest possible opportunity and … The post Liverpool in advanced talks with ex-Bournemouth coach appeared first