Black Princesses head coach Charles Sampson says his side is steadily preparing for their upcoming FIFA U-20 Womenâ??s World Cup qualifier against Tunisia later this month.The Princesses are currently in camp at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence, with training sessions geared towards sharpening both fitness and tactical awareness. Sampson admitted that a few players are yet to join camp but stressed that those present are showing commitment.â??Weâ??ve been in camp

Nigeriaâ??s chances of securing direct qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup took a dent on Tuesday after they were held to a 1-1 draw by South Africa in a Group C clash at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein.The result keeps Bafana Bafana six points clear at the top of the table with just two matches left, leaving them firmly in control of the group.Nigeria were dealt an early blow when Ola Aina went off injured after just 10 minutes. South Africa, sharper in the opening

Ghanaian midfielder Kwesi Sibo is still basking in the joy of a dream come true, his debut for the Black Stars. The past few months have been life-changing for the Real Oviedo star, who not only played a key role in helping his club secure promotion to La Liga for the first time in 24 […]

The Acting Executive Director of the National Service Authority (NSA), Ruth Dela Seddoh, has disclosed that postings for potential national service personnel will be released by November 1, 2025. Speaking in an interview on JoyNews, Tuesday, September 9, 2025, she urged all eligible personnel to exercise patience as the system for postings is being reviewed […]

Cape Verde are one win away from qualifying for the Fifa World Cup for the first time but Cameroon and Nigeria could miss out on the finals.

I grew up hearing whispers of the Homowo festival, a celebration of the harvest season in the Ga communities of Ghana. The Ga people, from who I would love to marry, would come together to feast, sing, and give thanks for the bounty of the land. But what I wasn’t told was that beneath the […]

The Gonjaland Youth Association (GLYA) is demanding an immediate retraction and apology from former Government Spokesperson on Governance and Security Dr. Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, regarding the recent Gbiniyiri conflict in the Savannah Region. Speaking at a press briefing in Damongo President of the Association, Alhassan Baba Darison described his comments as careless, defamatory, inciteful and derogatory. […]

Ghana Gold Board has announced plans to construct a state-owned gold refinery, with local refining set to begin in October 2025. Chief Executive Officer of GoldBod, Sammy Gyamfi, says the initiative is part of efforts to maximize national benefits from Ghana’s natural resources and accelerate development. Speaking at the 2025 Mining and Minerals Convention, held […]

The Ghana Gold Board has entered into a partnership with Goldstream Global DMCC to attract a US$1 billion investment into the country’s mining sector. Chief Executive Officer of the Board, Sammy Gyamfi, disclosed at the 2025 Minerals and Mining Convention that the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on August 22, 2025. The agreement, he … The post Gold Board secures

The Ghana Gold Board is preparing to set up a gold village in the country to boost local jewellery and ornament production. Chief Executive Officer of the Board, Sammy Gyamfi, revealed this at the 2025 Minerals and Mining Convention. He explained that the project will be modelled after the famous Gold Souk in Dubai and … The post Gold Board set to establish gold village in Ghana

Mali head coach Tom Saintfiet has suggested Ghanaâ??s decisive goal in Mondayâ??s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier may have been preceded by a foul.Ghana claimed a 1-0 win at the Accra Sports Stadium courtesy of Alexander Djikuâ??s 49th-minute strike after Mali goalkeeper Djigui Diarra failed to deal with Jordan Ayewâ??s corner.The result keeps the Black Stars top of Group I on 19 points, three clear of second-placed Comoros, with two rounds of qualifiers left.Speaking

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, has announced that plans are far advanced for the establishment of a state-owned gold refinery in the country. Speaking at the 2025 Minerals and Mining Convention, Mr Gyamfi said the refinery will process locally mined gold into bullion instead of exporting it in its … The post Ghana to locally refine its gold

Fire has erupted at a warehouse in Laterbiokoshie vicinity near Radio Gold in Accra according to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS). In a Facebook post on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, the Service said the blaze broke out in the afternoon prompting an immediate response from the fire department. The GNFS said the fire is […]

Nigerâ??s World Cup qualification hopes received a major lift on Tuesday as Ghana-born forward Daniel Sosah scored the decisive goal in their first-ever victory over Tanzania.The 1-0 triumph at the Amani Stadium in Zanzibar City pushed Niger to nine points in Group E, just three behind Tanzania, who remain in contention for a playoff berth.The high-stakes clash began with both teams trading chances, but neither could find the net before halftime. Niger gradually gained composure

Otto Addo is actively managing the heavy expectations placed on Antoine Semenyo, following the striker's muted performance in Ghana's win over Mali.Despite Semenyo's stellar Premier League form that earned him nominations for Player and Goal of the Month, Addo pleaded for patience, explaining that transitioning that success to the national team is a complex challenge."Surely, you can say that he stands more out in the Premier League but for me today, he was excellent,"

Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, has called for a complete rethink of Ghana’s pension fund investment strategy, warning that workers’ retirement savings are being undermined by weak returns on existing portfolios. Delivering the keynote address at the maiden Mining and Minerals Convention in Accra on September 9, Mr. Gyamfi […]

Member of Parliament for Berekum West, Dickson Kyere-Duah, has revealed that Ghanaian communities in the United States are eagerly awaiting the Black Starsâ?? qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The next edition of the tournament will be jointly hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico, with Africa allocated nine qualification slots in the expanded format.Ghana remain on course for a place at the global showpiece, sitting top of Group I with 19 points from eight matches.Speaking

It’s a Saturday morning, and mourners gather at the Sekondi Train Terminal for a funeral reception. The melancholic chords of a funeral hymn echo through the deserted platforms, reverberating against the old iron rails, amplifying the somber mood. Among those present is a couple from Asankragua in Amenfi West, visiting Sekondi–Takoradi for the first time. […]

The Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has stressed the urgent need for Africa to harness the full potential of climate action as a driver of resilience and prosperity. Speaking at the 2nd Africa Climate Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on September 9, the Vice President reiterated Ghana’s commitment to tackling climate change. “Our focus […]