2026 World Cup: PUMA unveils Black Stars jersey in New York street party
By Kwame Bediako Ghana lit up Brooklyn, New York, with the official unveiling of its new Black Stars home jersey for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, transforming a vibrant street event into a full-blown celebration of culture, music, and football pride. Organized by kit sponsors PUMA, the launch drew an electric crowd, blending Ghanaian heritage […]
FIFA mandates female coaches in women’s tournaments to boost sideline representation
By Kwame Bediako FIFA has unveiled groundbreaking regulations requiring every team in its women’s competitions to include female coaching staff, aiming to urgently address the glaring lack of women on the sidelines. Officials emphasized that these changes will create clearer pathways and greater visibility for female coaches across the sport. The move signals a bold […]
GoldBod sweeps top honours at PELT Awards
By Magdalene Andoh The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has been crowned State-Owned Enterprise of the Year at the prestigious Public Enterprises League Table (PELT) Awards, marking a major milestone in the institution’s performance and impact. In a remarkable showing on the night, GoldBod also secured the Most Profitable State-Owned Enterprise award and was named the […]
You’re not getting a worse World Cup Than 2010 – Wayne Rooney
Kwame Bediako Former England striker, Wayne Rooney has ignited debate by branding the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, the only edition hosted on African soil and hailed by many as iconic, with Spain’s inaugural triumph over the Netherlandsas the absolute worst. Speaking on The Overlap Podcast, the ex-Three Lions striker pinned his scathing […]
Enjoy it while it lasts – Neymar hints at retirement
By Kwame Bediako Neymar Jr has dropped a bombshell about his future, suggesting the 2026 FIFA World Cup could be his last dance with the Seleção. The 34-year-old, sidelined from Brazil’s March 2026 friendlies against France and Croatia due to persistent fitness issues, openly admitted he’s nearing the twilight of his career. “This is my […]
‘One of a kind’ Messi hits 900 career goals – numbers behind milestone
Lionel Messi became only the second player in history to reach 900 top-level career goals when he scored in Inter Miami’s match against Nashville SC on Wednesday. The Argentina international scored the landmark goal after just seven minutes at Geodis Park in Tennessee in the Concacaf Champions Cup last-16 second leg tie. The 38-year-old forward […]
Ghana’s Trade Minister calls for bold continental action at African Trade Conference 2026
By Dorothy Agyemang Ghana’s Minister of Trade, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has called for pragmatic, country-led solutions to boost Africa’s trade integration. Speaking at the African Trade Conference 2026 in Cape Town, she advocated for a flexible approach to policy harmonization. “Progress does not require all 54 countries to move at once. A few can take the […]
Deputy Health Minister engages students at Goaso Nursing Training College
By Diana Adjei The Deputy Minister for Health, Prof. Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah, has engaged students of the Nursing and Midwifery Training College at Goaso in the Ahafo Region, as part of her working visit to the area. The visit was to enable the Deputy Minister to interact with students and assess their welfare and training […]
Ghana to introduce UN resolution on slave trade as gravest crime against humanity
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent President John Mahama is set to introduce a landmark United Nations resolution on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. This historic move seeks to formally declare the Transatlantic Slave Trade as the gravest crime against humanity. Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs describes the initiative as a defining moment in the […]
Galamsey is Ghana’s biggest security threat- KAIPTC
By Amoako Kwame Participants at a Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC)workshop have labeled illegal mining (galamsey) as the top emerging threat to both human safety and Ghana’s national security. At a dialogue backed by the Embassy of Spain, stakeholders from across Ghana’s institutions identified illegal mining as a multifaceted crisis linked to organized […]
GJA push for depoliticisation of security service recruitment
By Amoako Kwame President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Dwumfour has urged authorities to stop using political influence in security service recruitment, stating that such interference weakens the country’s national institutions. Speaking at a press conference in Accra on March 18, the GJA President highlighted a worrying rise in political recruitment, arguing that […]
CAF stands firm on Morocco’s 3-0 AFCON final ruling amid Senegal appeal to CAS
By Kwame Bediako CAF President, Dr. Patrice Motsepe has defended the confederation’s controversial decision to award Morocco a 3-0 victory in the Total Energies CAF Morocco 2025 final, overturning Senegal’s on-field triumph. The ruling, officially announced on March 17, 2026, has ignited fierce debate across Africa’s football landscape, with fans and analysts questioning the integrity […]
Salaga South MP launches orphan support fund and sanitation initiative
The Member of Parliament for Salaga South Constituency Hon Zuwera Mohammed Ibrahimah has unveiled a series of community-focused initiatives aimed at supporting vulnerable groups and improving sanitation across the municipality. Speaking at an annual Iftar gathering hosted by the His Majesty Kpembewura, Hon Zuwera Mohammed Ibrahimah announced the establishment of a dedicated Trust Fund to […]
Motsepe speaks on CAF judicial process after Senegal stripped of AFCON title
By: Belinda Nketia The Confederation of African Football (CAF) president, Dr. Patrice Motsepe has given an address of the organisation’s judicial process after Senegal were stripped of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title. He indicated that no country on the continent will receive preferential treatment. Dr. Patrice Motsepe spoke in a video released on Tuesday, […]
