Somali referee Omar Artan will receive his full World Cup tournament fee despite being denied entry into the United States following an intense immigration encounter at Miami International Airport, the BBC has reported.Artan was stopped on Monday and subjected to an 11-hour interrogation by US border officials before being informed he would not be allowed into the country.Authorities rejected both his diplomatic passport and single-entry US visa, effectively ending his involvement

A motorcyclist has died following a fatal road crash involving a motorcycle, a private vehicle and a Metro Mass Transit bus along the Cape Coast–Takoradi Highway.

Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi has offered a strikingly calm assessment of teenage sensation Ayyoub Bouaddi following the Atlas Lions' impressive 1-1 draw against Brazil in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group C opener - and his words speak volumes about just how highly the youngster is regarded within the Moroccan setup.While the footballing world scrambled to find superlatives to describe the 18-year-old's commanding World Cup debut, Ouahbi was unmoved."He didn't

Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup, will still receive his tournament fee from Fifa in full.

The Bank of Ghana has ordered banks, fintechs, and mobile money operators to immediately cut ties with crypto platforms running unauthorised dollar wallets in the country.

Shatta Wale has launched the SM Gold Card, a GH¢100 membership programme to formally register Shatta Movement fans and fund community development projects worldwide.

Residents of Kenkey Factory in Koforidua blame China Mall construction for recurring floods that have destroyed properties and claimed a life, as national security steps in.

The body of missing UCC Level 200 student Innocentia Avinu has been found on a Cape Coast beach. Police have launched an investigation as an autopsy is awaited.

A tipper truck driver and his mate have been electrocuted at Bokankye in the Ashanti Region after the truck's raised bucket struck a high-tension wire during sand offloading.

In a move set to shatter long-standing stigmas, the KGL Foundation has officially handed over an ultra-modern Out-Patient Department (OPD) to the Accra Psychiatric Hospital. ?The extensive renovation completely overhauls the facility’s physical environment. The upgraded OPD features enhanced safety measures, modernised consulting rooms, and an inviting, patient-friendly layout designed to put visitors at ease […] The post KGL

Nigeria recorded $10.37bn in capital inflows in Q1 2026, but FDI collapsed to just 1.3% of the total as security concerns and high yields drive short-term speculation.

The Association of Cashew Processors Ghana (ACPG) has called for greater support for local cashew processing, stressing that increasing domestic value addition is critical to creating jobs, boosting export earnings and maximising the economic benefits of Ghana’s growing cashew industry. President of the Association, Antonio Manuel Caramelo Raposo, highlighted that Ghana has built one of […] The post Prioritise

Egypt will face one of their toughest tests of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage when they take on Belgium in a highly anticipated Group G clash in Seattle on Monday.The Pharaohs arrive at the tournament determined to make history and finally register their first-ever World Cup victory, while Belgium are looking to erase the disappointment of their early exit from the 2022 tournament and make a strong start to their latest campaign.Egypt Chasing a Historic BreakthroughThis tournament

Cape Verde and Spain begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup on Monday when they face off in a fascinating Group H encounter in Atlanta.While La Roja enter the tournament as one of the favourites to challenge for the trophy, Cape Verde are preparing for a historic moment as they make their first-ever appearance on football's biggest stage.Spain Looking to End Recent World Cup FrustrationsDespite lifting the World Cup in 2010, Spain have struggled to replicate that success in recent

Sweden and Tunisia begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup journeys on Monday when they face off in a crucial Group F encounter.The opening match could prove decisive in shaping the group standings, as Sweden looks to continue their strong World Cup tradition while Tunisia aim to finally break their long-standing group-stage struggles.Match News and Current FormSweden's path to the World Cup was far from straightforward. Despite finishing bottom of their qualification group, their

Adichie's 21-month old son died in a Lagos hospital, which she says is trying to stop an inquest into the circumstances of his death.

Vinicius Junior produced a moment of brilliance to spare Brazil from a shock defeat in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as the five-time champions were held to a 1-1 draw by an impressive Morocco side at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey

Former Accra Hearts of Oak board member, Isaac Tetteh, popularly known as "TT Brothers," has predicted a tournament full of surprises at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.Speaking on Metro TV's Sports Show, Tetteh said the expanded global tournament would be one of the most exciting editions in recent history due to the increasing competitiveness of teams across the world.According to him, the evolution of modern

Morocco opened their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a disciplined and spirited display as they held record champions Brazil to a 1â??1 draw on Saturday night.Morocco took control of the contest in the early part of the highly anticipated showdown, but it was Brazil who created the first most glaring chance.Igor Thiago came close in the 14th minute when he reacted well to a lofted pass on the edge of the six-yard box but failed to keep his header down, sending it well wide