The second edition of the Otumfuo Smash II tournament, held at the Ahinsan Youth Centre in Kumasi, ended over the weekend with Augustina Baidoo and James Marfo running home with top honours in the seniors division. The two-day event, organised by the Ghana Table Tennis Association (GTTA), was dubbed: ‘Otumfuo Smash II’ and was held … The post Marfo, Baidoo shine at ‘Otumfuo Smash

With just three matches left to conclude the 2025/26 Malta Guinness Women’s Premier League (WPL), Matchweek 15 delivered action across all centres as leaders in both zones strengthened their hold at the top of the table. In the Southern Zone, league leaders, Hasaacas Ladies, secured a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Soccer Intellectuals at the Kobby’s … The post Hasaacas Ladies, Ampem Darkoa

Former 100m world champion, Fred Kerley, was hit with a two-year ban on Friday after failing to notify anti-doping officials of his whereabouts, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has said in a statement. Kerley, who won 100m gold at the 2022 World Championships in Eugene, has been provisionally suspended since August last year after committing … The post Former 100m champion Kerley hit with 2

Football’s governing bodies and Australian authorities are being urged to ensure the safety of Iran’s women’s team as they prepare to fly home from Australia after being eliminated from the Asian Cup. Hundreds of supporters surrounded the Iranian Lionesses’ coach as it left the stadium on the Gold Coast on Sunday evening, with chants of … The post Australia

After defeating Kamil Majchrzak in Indian Wells, Novak Djokovic, 41, reiterated that it would be great to compete in the upcoming Summer Games. Although he admits that it becomes harder each year, he continues to insist that he will try to be there. Speaking to reporters, Djokovic placed the long-term target squarely on the table. … The post Djokovic eyeing LA28 glory appeared first on Ghanaian

Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo regained the world half-marathon record as he claimed victory in Lisbon on Sunday. The 25-year-old won in 57 minutes and 20 seconds to take 10 seconds off the record set by Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha in Valencia in 2024. Kiplimo was the previous record holder, having clocked 57:31 on the same Lisbon course … The post Kiplimo sets world half-marathon record in

Xavi has sensationally hit out at Joan Laporta, accusing the Barcelona president of blocking Lionel Messi’s potential return to the club. Messi left Barca in 2021, with the club reportedly unable to agree terms on a new contract for the Argentine superstar, who is their record goalscorer. Xavi coached Barca between November 2021 and May … The post Laporta blocked Messi’s Barca return-Xavi

Times Ladies Association, the female wing of the New Times Corporation, yesterday celebrated International Women’s Day with a strong call for women to pursue higher education and position themselves for leadership roles in society. The celebration brought together female staff and management of the corporation in an atmosphere of reflection, encouragement, and renewed commitment to … The post Times

The Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) on Thursday received a donation of GH¢1 million from FuelTrade Ghana Limited, a fuel Bulk Distribution Company (BDC), at a short ceremony in Accra. The donation is part of FuelTrade’s corporate social responsibility and its support for GETFund’s strategic partnerships with the private sector. Presenting the cheque on behalf … The post FuelTrade donates GH¢1m

EVERY year on International Women’s Day (IWD), the world pauses to reflect on the progress made in advancing gender equality and the work that remains. This year’s global theme: ‘Rights. Justice. Action. For All Women and Girls,’ calls for urgent efforts to dismantle barriers to equal justice, including discriminatory laws, weak legal protections, harmful practices, … The post International

THE Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has disclosed a series of arrests and ongoing investigations that have reverberated across the country. The operations cover the arrest of a pastor accused of child sexual abuse, the lynching of a Liberian national in Accra, the seizure of stolen electricity cables in Tema, and … The post CID

The Ghana Highway Authority has announced a temporary traffic management arrangement on sections of the Accra Tema Motorway and the Tetteh Quarshie Interchange as construction work continues on the motorway expansion project. In a public announcement issued on March 5, the Authority explained that the arrangement forms part of ongoing construction works under the Accra … The post Traffic

The National Chief Imam, Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, has congratulated the Government and people of Ghana as the country marks its 69th Independence Day, urging citizens to renew their commitment to national unity and democratic values. In a statement to commemorate the celebration on March 6, he encouraged Ghanaians to use the occasion to strengthen their … The post Chief

Speaking at the Annual Dr. Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu Ramadan Lectures at the National Mosque in Accra, Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, called for proper upbringing of children and spending time with family to teach them Allah’s teachings, so they grow to be disciplined and responsible. He stated that good nurturing and teaching will … The post Annual

Star Oil Ghana has explained that the fuel shortages being experienced at some of its filling stations are due to a technical problem with the Integrated Customs Management System used by the Ghana Revenue Authority. In statement, the company assured the public that the shortages are not the result of hoarding in anticipation of a … The post Star Oil explains fuel shortages at some filling

GOIL PLC and Star Oil Ghana have warned customers about possible fuel shortages at some filling stations across the country following a technical problem with the Integrated Customs Management System. In a public notice to customers, GOIL explained that the system, which is used to process tax liabilities for oil marketing companies, has been experiencing … The post GOIL, Star

Kwame Kyei Sports Complex Nations FC 3-0 Bechem United Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex Vision FC 3-1 Berekum Chelsea Nsenkyire Sports Arena Samartex FC 0-0 Dreams FC University of Ghana Stadium Hearts of Oak 0-0 Berekum Chelsea Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium Karela United FC 1-0 Asante Kotoko  Kpando Stadium Heart of Lions 1-0 All … The post SCORES AT A GLANCE appeared first on Ghanaian

Vision FC produced a dominant second-half performance to defeat Berekum Chelsea 3–1 at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Park, stretching their impressive unbeaten run to six matches in the Premier League. A line-up of the resurgent Vision FC side After a lively start to the contest, it was the visitors who threatened first when Jonah … The post Vision FC stretch unbeaten run with win over

A 10-man Hearts of Oak side was held to a goalless encounter by Basake Holy Stars at the University of Ghana Stadium in Legon yesterday. With the top contenders all losing, it was a missed opportunity by the Phobians to narrow the gap on Medeama SC and Gold Stars. Hearts lost defender Kelvin Osei Asibey … The post Medeama, Gold Stars Stumble as Hearts Draw, Kotoko Lose appeared first

The Black Queens of Ghana face an extended wait for their return to the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Thursday rescheduled the tournament. The tournament, originally scheduled from March 17 to April 3, will now run from July 25 to August 16, 2026. CAF said in … The post Black Queens Face Longer Wait as CAF Reschedules