Ghana’s Black Queens have advanced to the third round of the African qualifiers for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games after thrashing Mauritius 7-0 in the second leg of their second-round tie on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

Black Starlets head coach Kassim Ocansey has named Ganiu Bentil in Ghanaâ??s starting line-up for their second group match against Benin in the 2027 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.Bentil replaces Daniel Owusu, who suffered an injury during Ghanaâ??s opening fixture against Togo.Bless Dogah keeps his place in goal, with Bentil joining Osman Seidu, Abdul Rafiu Issah and Osman Hamid in the defensive line.Yaw Acheampong, Rushid Swallah, Abdul

The Black Queens of Ghana wrapped up a 10-0 aggregate scoreline against Mauritius on Tuesday and will now face either Uganda or Zambia in February next year in the qualifiers for the 2028 Olympic Games.The Queens hosted their counterparts at the Essipong Stadium for the second leg of the fixture, on the back of a 3-0 triumph from the first meeting in Mauritius.Despite the huge advantage, Ghana coach Kim Lars Bjokogeren named a strong starting eleven for the return leg.In the first

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has reaffirmed its commitment to restoring public confidence and strengthening the resilience of the country’s financial landscape following recent economic and regulatory challenges.

Elversberg have been handed some welcome news, as right-back Jan Gyamerah has rejoined full training.The 31-year-old has fully recovered from the muscular problem that forced him to withdraw from Ghanaâ??s national-team duty during the recent international break.Gyamerah picked up the injury in the goalless draw against Schalke 04 before the break. He has since completed his rehabilitation and is available for selection ahead of Saturdayâ??s Bundesliga home match against FC

Administrator of Ghana National Research Fund, Prof. Abigail Opoku Mensah has called on Ghana to increase local investment in research and innovation, warning that over-reliance on foreign grants could threaten the country’s scientific progress.

The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) in the Juaboso District has supported artisans with training equipment and start-up kits to help them acquire practical skills and improve their livelihoods.

Ghanaian forward Prince Ampem continued his impressive scoring run in the AFC Champions League Elite, netting Shanghai Portâ??s opener in a 1-1 draw against South Korean side Daejeon Hana Citizen on Tuesday.Ampem broke the deadlock four minutes after the restart, capitalising on a defensive error to put the Chinese Super League champions ahead in the league-phase encounter.However, Shanghai Portâ??s advantage lasted only five minutes, with Daejeon responding through Diogo

Former Deputy Sports Minister Pius Enam Hadzide has questioned the establishment of a secretariat at the National Sports Authority (NSA), demanding clarity over its role in the controversy surrounding Ghanaâ??s 2026 FIFA World Cup visa arrangements.His comments come amid allegations that individuals associated with the NSA collected about $623,000 to facilitate visas for supporters travelling to the World Cup. A scheme that was in collaboration with Tribe Culture Fest, an organisation

The Sekondi Takoradi Metropolitan Directorate of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has commemorated the 2026 International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction with the distribution of relief items to 65 victims of the June 21 fire disaster.

President John Dramani Mahama over the weekend inspected ongoing works on a 6,000-birds-per-hour meat processing factory at Bechem in the Ahafo Region. The facility, being developed by the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, is a key component of government’s broader strategy to achieve self-sufficiency in poultry production and reduce Ghana’s heavy dependence on imported chicken. … The post Mahama

Newly appointed Electoral Commission (EC) Deputy Chairperson Joseph Kwaku Asamoah has pledged to work towards restoring public confidence in the Commission, describing it as an obligation he and his colleagues must fulfil. Speaking after his appointment by President John Dramani Mahama, he said the Commission would work closely with its staff to review electoral processes … The post New

Former Deputy Sports Minister Pius Hadzide has pointed to the ministryâ??s limited authority over sporting associations and the intense scrutiny from journalists as factors contributing to its recurring controversies.His comments follow the controversy surrounding Ghanaâ??s 2026 FIFA World Cup visa arrangements, which has led to the suspension of the National Sports Authorityâ??s Director-General and intensified calls for Sports Minister Kofi Adams to be removed.Speaking

New Patriotic Party (NPP) Communications Director Dennis Miracles Aboagye has described newly appointed Electoral Commission (EC) Deputy Chairperson Emilia Afi Agbenyo as a “dyed-in-the-wool” member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). He made the remarks on Joy News on Monday, October 12, 2026, following her appointment by the President of the Republic, John Dramani Mahama. … The post Newly

As part of activities to mark the 2026 World Maritime Day and the tenth (10th) anniversary of the Danish Maritime Security Program for the Gulf of Guinea, the Royal Danish Embassy Accra presented “The Gulf of Guinea Speaks”, a site?specific art intervention held at the Ambassador’s Residence in Accra. Under the theme “From Policy to … The post “The Gulf of Guinea

The Ghana National Fire Service College has oriented officers on its new digital platform aimed at modernizing fire safety operations in the country. The orientation, held at Kyebi-Akwadum, introduced personnel to the Automated Fire Compliance and Safety System (AFCAS), a platform designed to enhance fire safety compliance, streamline property monitoring and registration, and cut down … The post NFS

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has noted that his country wants to contribute to the growth of motorsport rather than simply participate, following a 10-year agreement for Rwanda to host Formula 1’s African Grand Prix.

An 87-year-old man, identified as Yaw Gahornu, has been sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment with hard labour for defiling a nine-year-old girl at Ofankor, a suburb of Accra. According to a press release issued by the Accra Regional Police Command on October 12, 2026, the man was convicted after being tried before the Gender-Based Violence … The post 87-year-old man sentenced

President John Dramani Mahama has asked the Minister of Finance to make provision for GH¢300 million in the 2027 Budget to construct 250 new apartments for police officers.

Bibiani Gold Stars Chief Executive Officer Kwasi Adu has been handed a three-match ban and fined GHS 10,000 by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Disciplinary Committee following his club's 2-1 defeat to Hearts of Oak in September.Adu was found guilty of entering the inner perimeter without authorisation and verbally assaulting match officials during the Ghana Premier League encounter.The Disciplinary Committee also found him guilty of making post-match comments about match