The Black Stars of Ghana have taken a huge step towards qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America following a hard-fought 1-0 victory over group favourites Mali. The victory also ends Mali's dreams of reaching the World Cup for the first time while Madagascar and Comoros mount pressure on the Black Stars ahead of the final two matches in October.Fenerbahce defender Alexander Djiku netted the winner in the 49th minute after  fortuitously meeting a well-taken

Ghana are on the brink of booking their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup following their 1-0 victory over Mali, which lifted the Black Stars to 19 points at the top of Group I.A win against the Central African Republic in October would take Ghana to 22 points, a total that would guarantee qualification thanks to their superior head-to-head record over closest challengers, Madagascar.The upcoming international window sees Comoros face Madagascar, while Mali take on Chad, leaving

A hard-fought 1-0 victory over Mali at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday night has placed Ghanaâ??s Black Stars on the brink of qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with their destiny now firmly within their control.The crucial win, sealed by a second-half goal from defender Alexander Djiku, propelled Ghana to the summit of Group I with 19 points.More importantly, it means Otto Addoâ??s side requires just four points from their final two matches to secure an automatic

Athletic Club have confirmed that Spanish-Ghanaian winger Nico Williams has picked up a muscle injury that will keep him out of action for the next few weeks.The Spanish-Ghanaian winger pulled up in Spainâ??s clash with Turkey after just 43 minutes and the news from Bilbao has confirmed supportersâ?? worries.Athletic revealed on Monday that Williams is dealing with a moderate muscle injury in his left adductor. The medical team explained his recovery â??is pendingâ?

The Black Stars of Ghana have finished the September international break with a three-point lead in Group I following a narrow 1-0 win against the Eagles of Mali.Ghana hosted Mali on Monday night in a crucial Round 8 fixture in the African qualifiers for next yearâ??s World Cup.In a game played at Accra Sports Stadium, the Black Stars went into the match under pressure to win, especially after a disappointing draw against Chad last week.With Thomas Partey and Alexander Djiku

Ghana reignited their push for a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a gritty 1-0 victory over Mali at the Accra Sports Stadium on Monday night, thanks to Alexander Djikuâ??s opportunistic strike early in the second half.Under mounting pressure following last weekâ??s frustrating draw against Chad, Otto Addoâ??s Black Stars showed resilience in front of a fervent home crowd, grinding out a result that keeps their qualification campaign firmly on track.The defining moment

The Black Stars bounced back to winning ways in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers as defender Alexander Djikuâ??s scrappy second-half goal sealed a hard-fought 1-0 win against Mali at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday night.Otto Addoâ??s side went into the clash under intense pressure after last weekâ??s disappointing draw against Chad, and they responded with grit and determination to claim all three points in front of their home fans.The decisive moment came in the

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Simon Madjie, has urged calm in the ongoing tensions between Ghanaian traders and foreign retailers, stressing the need for public education on trade laws rather than confrontational enforcement. Speaking on TV3’s Business Focus programme on Monday, September 8, 2025, Mr. Madjie emphasized the importance […]

Ghana is facing a crisis that can no longer be ignored. Youth unemployment, weak livelihoods, and deepening rural poverty are creating a dangerous situation. The Ghana Statistical Service’s 2023 Labour Force Report paints a grim picture: nearly 39 percent of young people are unemployed. Of those working, two-thirds are stuck in vulnerable jobs—poorly paid, unstable, […]

Tunisia has officially booked its place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a dramatic late winner from Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane secured a 1â??0 victory over Equatorial Guinea on Monday evening.The match seemed destined for a draw until deep into stoppage time, when Ben Romdhane calmly slotted home an assist from Firas Chaouat, sparking wild celebrations among the Tunisian squad and fans.With this crucial win, Tunisia becomes the second African teamâ??after Moroccoâ??to qualify

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The Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has invited President John Dramani Mahama to the final funeral rites of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III. A delegation from the Asantehene formally invited the President on September 8 when they called on him at the Jubilee House. The delegation was led by Amoamanhene Nana Agyenim Boateng […]

Coalition for Integrity in Governance, Ghana (COFIIG) has commended the General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fiifi Kwetey, for exposing the NDC lawyers who are making the prosecution of corrupt past officials difficult. COFIIG urged law enforcement and anti-corruption enforcement agencies to act promptly when such issues of corruption come to their attention. […]

Real Oviedo midfielder Kwasi Sibo will make his debut for Ghana after being named in the starting line-up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Mali at the Accra Sports Stadium on Monday night.Sibo, who earned a late call-up to the Black Stars squad, has walked straight into the XI, taking the place of Abdul Salis Samed, who featured in the 1-1 draw with Chad last Thursday.The 27-year-oldâ??s inclusion is seen as a reward for his impressive consistency at club level,

The Center for Public Opinion and Awareness (CenPOA) says it has taken note of recent media reports indicating that the Minister of Education Haruna Iddrisu has proposed the allocation of 2.5% of Ghana’s oil revenue to fund the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) “No Fees Stress” policy for tertiary education. CenPOA says they disagree with this proposal […]

Black Stars coach Otto Addo has named his starting 11 for the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Mali on Monday night at the Accra Sports Stadium.The Ghana coach is under pressure to deliver victory after last Thursdayâ??s disappointing 1-1 draw with Chad, which left fans demanding a strong response.Determined to secure maximum points, Addo has made key changes to his line-up. Midfield general Thomas Partey, who missed the Chad game due to illness, returns to anchor

Introduction Procurement plays a critical role in Ghana’s economy, serving as a bridge between national development goals and the efficient allocation of public and private resources. The procurement sector underpins key industries such as construction, energy, logistics, healthcare, education, and manufacturing, contributing significantly to GDP growth, employment generation, and infrastructural development. Over the last two […]

Madagascar showed intent to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Monday evening, coming from behind to beat Chad 3-1 in a crucial encounter. The Barea today hosted the Round 8 opponent in Group I, needing nothing but a win to pile pressure on Ghana at the top of the table.In the game played at Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca, Chad stunned Madagascar in the 25th minute when they scored through Yves Allarabaye after he was set up by Franck Tchaouna.Despite mounting pressure to

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has warned its customers to be wary of illegal activities by fraudsters who call customers to pay money to ECG mobile money accounts to access ECG services such as meter replacement, meter installation, debt cancellation among others. This warning from the power distribution company has come at a time […]

Week Two of the 2025/26 Futsal Premier League served up a feast of goals and drama at the Spintex Astro Turf, with three teams continuing their flawless starts to the campaign.Real Hearts FC, AMG FC and Y2K FC all secured back-to-back victories, each moving to six points to share top spot in the early standings.Real Hearts were dominant in a resounding 7â??0 win over Blessed Stars, while AMG FC overwhelmed Adenta Youth in an 8â??1 rout. Y2K FC also showcased their attacking