President of the Ghana Football Association, Kurt Okraku has hailed the rapid growth of African football, insisting that the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has become more competitive and commercially attractive under the leadership of CAF President Patrice Motsepe.Speaking to exclusively to Metro TV, Okraku, who doubles as the second vice president of CAF placed strong emphasis on governance reforms, financial transparency, and strategic partnerships, all of which have contributed

Ghana defender Kamaradini Mamudu has set his sights on achieving major success with Al Hilal after completing a move to the Sudanese giants.The 23-year-old defender has signed a three-and-a-half-year contract and is determined to make his mark with the Blue Wave.â??Iâ??m happy to join this club. I canâ??t wait to give all my best and also play in front of these beautiful fans and also achieve big things together,â? Mamudu said.The move to Al Hilal offers Mamudu a broader

As part of activities marking the Sixty-First (61st) Anniversary of the passing of Dr. Joseph Kwame Kyeretwie Boakye Danquah, the Twafohene of Akyem Abuakwa, Okatakyie Boakye Danquah Ababio, is spearheading a high-level Inter-Tertiary J. B. Danquah Memorial Debate, designed to place constitutional reasoning, democratic accountability, and disciplined public discourse at the centre of national reflection. […]

Reigning champion Tigst Assefa will target a repeat of her record-breaking London Marathon victory when she takes on rivals Sifan Hassan and Peres Jepchirchir in this year's race.

Head coach of Nations FC, Stephen Frimpong Manso has expressed his outfit determination to secure victory against Medeama SC in the Ghana Premier League.The Abrankese-based club will play host to the Yellow and Mauve in the matchday 21 of the domestic top-flight this weekend.Speaking to Kumasi-based Akoma FM, Manso, who replaced Kasim Mingle half-way season has reiterated his outfit desire to maximum points over Medeama.â??Medeama are a very good team and they had an excellent

CAF Second Vice President Kurt Okraku has defended referees at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations following widespread criticism over officiating decisions during the tournament, particularly in the final between Senegal and hosts Morocco.Okraku admitted that some incidents were not ideal but insisted they should not overshadow what he described as a successful and high-quality competition.The controversy peaked in the final when Senegal briefly refused to continue play after Morocco

Chairman of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Elections Committee, Joseph Osei Owusu has announced the reinstatement of 58 TESCON youth organizer delegates to the party’s upcoming flagbearer election. Initially, these delegates had been excluded from the voting process, a decision that had reportedly been agreed upon by the candidates. However, following a formal petition to […]

Novak Djokovic’s pursuit of a historic 25th Grand Slam title remained alive at the Australian Open, though it came in unexpected and dramatic fashion after Lorenzo Musetti was forced to retire injured during their quarter-final clash at Melbourne Park on Wednesday. The sport we all love can be brutal sometimes… ???? WIshing you a speedy […]

President Mahama has cleared GH¢115.9m in premix fuel arrears owed to BDCs, easing supply constraints as fisherfolk report lower prices.

CAF Second Vice President Kurt Okraku has rejected claims that there was any attempt to influence the outcome of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in favour of host nation Morocco.The allegations surfaced during the tournament following a series of contentious refereeing decisions that appeared to benefit the hosts, who eventually lost the final to Senegal. Given Moroccoâ??s role as host of several CAF competitions in recent years, some observers suggested the continental body was

Ghana’s export earnings rose to a record $31.1bn (£24.5bn) in 2025, driven largely by a sharp increase in gold exports, according to new data from the central bank. Figures from the Bank of Ghana’s Summary of Economic and Financial Data, released on 27 January 2026, show total export receipts climbed from $19.1bn in 2024, representing […]

Sudan national team coach James Kwesi Appiah has delivered a major boost to Al Hilal by helping three of the clubâ??s top players regain form and confidence after falling out of favour under previous management.Abdelraouf Yacoub, Salah El Din Adel, and Walieldin Khidir had all faced the prospect of being sidelined, but the Ghanaianâ??s intervention has reignited their careers, with each player producing standout performances in the current CAF Champions League campaign.Al

The Supreme Court, by a majority decision of 4–1, has overturned a ruling of the Tamale High Court which nullified the Kpandai parliamentary election and ordered a rerun. The panel was split, with the President of the panel, Justice Gabriel Pwamang, dissenting, while Justices Amadu Tanko, Yonny Kulendi, Samuel Asiedu and Henry Anthony Kwofie formed […] The post Supreme Court Quashes Kpandai Rerun Order

The monetary policy committee of the Bank of Ghana lowered its benchmark interest rate by 250 basis points to 15.5%, deepening its easing stance as inflation continues to slow and economic activity firms. The decision was taken by a majority of members at the Committee’s 128th meeting, Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama said at a […] The post BoG cuts policy rate by 250bps to 15.5% appeared

Minister Kenneth Gilbert Adjei highlights a critical water security gap, revealing that while 88% of Ghanaians have basic access, only 44% benefit from safely managed water.

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) Disciplinary Committee has handed down sanctions to Hearts of Oak assistant coach, Gazale Abdulai, following an incident during the clubâ??s Ghana Premier League fixture against Medeama SC.In a statement issued after sitting on the case, the Disciplinary Committee found Abdulai guilty of misconduct after he was charged with assaulting a ball retriever during the match.As punishment, the Hearts assistant coach has been slapped with a three-match

By Edward Boateng OPOKU I love documentaries. One of my all-time favourites is ‘Seconds From Disaster’. If you’ve watched even a few episodes, one idea keeps coming up in different forms: accidents are almost never caused by a single mistake. They happen when a chain of factors quietly line up, collide at the wrong moment, and turn […] The post Anatomy of a motor

Head coach of Nations FC, Frimpong Manso, has expressed confidence in his side’s ability to secure a positive result when they face league leaders Medeama SC in their Ghana Premier League Week 21 encounter at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex. Speaking to Akoma 87.9 FM, the Nations FC boss acknowledged the quality and experience […]

Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku has shared how he and his fellow CAF vice presidents have come together to give strong backing to CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe in a short time.Speaking to Metro Sports, Okraku explained the close working relationship between the leadership team and how trust has played a key role in their progress."Well I think Dr Motsepe is a very intelligent man he knows what he wants and therefore he decided to pick the five of us as his

By Dr Kofi ANING Jnr Detty December has become one of Ghana’s most powerful cultural exports. Each year, visitors from the diaspora and across Africa flock to Accra to immerse themselves in music, culture, nightlife, reunions, and festive celebrations. Hotels overflow, Airbnbs surge in occupancy, restaurants are packed, and venues compete to host the season’s […] The post Detty December: The