Dealers of Black Stars paraphernalia, including Ghana flags and jerseys, have bemoaned low patronage ahead of the team’s opening FIFA World Cup Group L fixture against Panama today. Speaking to The Ghanaian Times on Monday, traders operating at the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange and Osu Oxford Street attributed the situation to the low level of confidence … The post Traders record low sales

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi as the running mate to its presidential candidate, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, for the 2027 general election. It said that the decision followed extensive consultations with party leaders, coalition partners, youth and women stakeholders, and representatives of all geopolitical zones. “The […] The post ADC

Peter Vowles has been announced as the new British High Commissioner to Nigeria. His appointment was announced in a statement released by the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office on Monday. “Mr Peter Vowles has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, in succession to Dr Richard Montgomery CMG. “Mr […] The post Peter

The 2026 Greater Accra Basketball League resumed last Tuesday following an enforced break occasioned by an unfortunate medical emergency that led to the passing of Michael Arhin, a player of Coldstore, on May 20. Following consultations with stakeholders, the competition resumed in his honour with exciting games across all divisions. At the Division 2 level, … The post 2026 Accra B’ball

Battle for honours continued in in Week 4 of the Salpholda Hockey League A across the Men and Women’s divisions. Starting on Friday with a Men’s division clash between Police and Arkmen, the former which had managed just one point from three matches, dominated proceedings and secured their first win of the season with a … The post Army, Exchequers, GRA claim crucial

The celebration of the United States of America’s 250th Independence anniversary in Accra evolved beyond a commemoration of America’s founding ideals into a reaffirmation of the longstanding partnership between Ghana and the United States, with both countries expressing commitment to deepen cooperation in trade, security, education, healthcare and diplomacy. Dubbed “Freedom 250,“ the event brought together […] The post US-Ghana

Despite a 2-0 defeat of South Africa and a 5-1 annihilation of Tunisia, Africa has held a firm challenge at the ongoing FIFA World Cup. A nine-man Bafana Bafana suffered the defeat in the tournament opener against a determined Mexican side in the championship Africa aims to make a bold statement with the increase in … The post 2026 FIFA World Cup: Black Stars open

A three-day Handball Association of Ghana (HAG) Invitational tournament came to an end on Friday, at the Striking Force Grand Arena with Police and Kalibi and Team Ashaiman sweeping home the honours. Four female and 10 male teams, drawn from both service and civilian clubs, participated in the tournament. In the Women’s Division, Kalibi emerged … The post Kalibi, Ashaiman, Police

Black Stars winger, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, says the team is fit, focused, and ready to make Ghana proud. He made the remark after one of the team’s training session as they prepare for tomorrow’s 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Panama in Toronto. He said every member of the team was ready when called upon … The post Ahead of Panama clash… We’ll work

Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar and his wife Amina were abducted in north-west Nigeria at the end of last month.

Carlos Queiroz is still one tournament short of matching the record for coaching at the World Cup, but the 73-year-old will still enter the record books this week. Queiroz takes charge of Ghana as they begin their Group L campaign against Panama in Toronto on Wednesday and ?continues a run that began with Portugal in … The post Ghana coach Queiroz enters record books with

Amad Diallo scored in the 90th minute to lift Ivory Coast to a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in their first World Cup appearance in a dozen years. The teams combined to hit the crossbar three times before the Manchester United winger broke the deadlock to secure three points for his team at the Philadelphia Stadium […] The post 2026 FIFA World Cup: Ivory Coast defeat Ecuador To Give Africa Hope   appeared first on The

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a 39-year-old man in connection with the murder of a student of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), identified as Innocentia Atsufui Avinu. The suspect, Michael Mensah, was apprehended by the Inspector-General of Police’s (IGP) Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team on Sunday, June 15, 2026, at about 7:15 p.m. […] The post Police Arrest Suspect Over Murder of

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has interdicted a teacher at Bole Senior High School in the Savannah Region following an alleged case of sexual misconduct that has gone viral on social media.

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey is expected to appear before a Canadian Federal Court on Tuesday in a bid to overturn a visa denial that has prevented him from joining the Black Stars ahead of their opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The hearing, scheduled for 13:00 GMT, comes after Canadian authorities refused the 33-year-old entry into the country due to ongoing legal proceedings in the United Kingdom.Partey has been charged with seven counts of rape and one count of assault

The leadership of Assemblies of God, Ghana, has intensified preparations towards the upcoming Assemblies of God World Congress in Accra, with a call for spiritual renewal, unity and sustained prayer among ministers and members of the church. The church also used the opening of its 2026 Apostolic Visitation to urge pastors to remain steadfast in … The post Assemblies of God holds

South African TV presenter and rapper Molemo Maarohanye, also known as Jub Jub, has been arrested for allegedly kidnapping a taxi driver and shooting a gun in his direction. Maarohanye is said to have confronted the driver in Edenvale, a town roughly 25 km (16m) from Johannesburg, accusing him of forming a relationship with his […] The post South African TV star

The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams has disclosed that a court hearing on Canada’s visa denial for Black Stars Deputy Captain, Thomas Partey will take place today, Tuesday, June 16.

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The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams has called on FIFA to intervene in efforts to resolve issues surrounding Black Stars deputy captain Thomas Partey’s entry into Canada for the ongoing World Cup.