Mohamed Salah struck deep into extra time to cap a dramatic night for Egypt, as the Pharaohs overcame a stubborn Benin side 3–1 to secure a place in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Monday. The Round of 16 encounter was fiercely contested from the opening whistle, with both Egypt and […]

Management of Class Media Group has condemned the assault on one of its journalists allegedly by officers of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) during a fire outbreak at Kasoa Market on January 4. This is contained in a press release issued by the Management of the media house on January 5. “On behalf of […]

Ghana have been handed a major blow ahead of the 2026 World Cup after AS Monaco confirmed that defender Mohammed Salisu has suffered a season-ending knee injury.The Ligue 1 club announced that the Ghana international tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during the closing moments of their 3-1 defeat to Olympique Lyonnais.Medical examinations later confirmed the seriousness of the injury, ruling Salisu out for the remainder of the campaign. Monaco have indicated that

AZ Alkmaar forward Ibrahim Sadiq has won the December Goal of the Month award in the Netherlands. The former Ghana U17 star's rocket against PEC Zwolle earned him the award after receiving the most votes from fans.Sadiq powered the ball into the top corner after skillfully nutmegging his marker from 25 yards."What I remember about that goal is that, I was on the bench and when I came in, in my mind I was coming on to score so when I came I was like I have to score to

Ghana’s World Cup hopes have suffered a major setback following confirmation that Mohammed Salisu has sustained a serious knee injury that will keep him out of action for the remainder of the season. The AS Monaco defender picked up the injury during his side’s 3–1 defeat to Olympique Lyonnais, a night that proved costly for […]

South Africa's head coach Hugo Broos pinpointed his team's failure to convert key opportunities as the primary reason for their disappointing exit from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.Bafana Bafana were eliminated 2-1 by Cameroon in the Round of 16, a setback following their third-place finish at the previous tournament.Broos expressed frustration that his side's strong start did not yield the crucial opening goal. "We started very well in the game, and we had

AFC Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo has joined an elite and exclusive group of Ghanaian footballers by reaching a milestone of 100 Premier League appearances.The 25-year-old achieved this century of top-flight games on Saturday, January 3, 2026, featuring for the Cherries in their match against Arsenal at the Vitality Stadium.Semenyo became the eighth player from Ghana to cross this landmark threshold in the English top flight.Semenyo joins an illustrious list that includes

At Ampansie and its neighboring communities in the Evalue Ajomoro Gwira municipality of the Western Region, government’s fight against illegal mining has proven to be woefully inadequate as residents now search in vain for farmland, their earth stripped bare by “galamsey” pits. Meanwhile, the Divisional chief of Gwira Ampansie, Nana Kojo Mensah II, has called […]

Black Queens and Nottingham Forest star Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah has been nominated for the Goal of the Month for December in the Barclays Women's Super League 2.The attacking midfielder's strike for Nottingham Forest Women against Sunderland's Women in the 3-1 victory was selected for the monthly accolade.Boye-Hlorkah majestically controlled a pass on her chest before beating two defenders and firing home for the Reds.The England-born Ghanaian will face competition

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has said that it taken note of a viral video circulating on social media which shows some yet-to-be-identified alleged Fire Service personnel assaulting a civilian whose identity has not been established. This is contained in a press statement dated January 5. “The Service confirms that the alleged assault of […]

Organised labour has called on President John Dramani Mahama to fast-track the review of the Single Spine Salary Structure and the pension system before the end of the year, insisting that workers can no longer wait for reforms that have been delayed for years. The call follows President Mahama’s recent commitment to review the Single […]

The Inspector-General of Police has promoted 30 officers for exceptional conduct during operations that retrieved 2,600 rounds of AK47 ammunition and dismantled a robbery syndicate in the Ashanti Region, recognising their professionalism and commitment to duty.

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has confirmed the broadcast selections for Matchday 18 of the Premier League, with three fixtures scheduled for live television coverage from Friday, January 9 to Sunday, January 11, 2026.The selected matches will be aired live on TV3 and Onua TV, the leagueâ??s official broadcast partners, with streaming also available on the Adesa+ platform, ensuring wider access for fans across the country and beyond.Action begins on Friday, January 9,

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo was in London on Sunday as part of Ghana’s ongoing preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, attending the Premier League clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Sunderland at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. ????????????? Head Coach Otto Addo was in London on Sunday to watch Mohammed Kudus in action at […]

The ZEN Petroleum Limited has appointed seasoned banker and corporate leader, Mr Frank Adu, as its new Board Chairman, effective January 1, 2026. A move seen as a strategic step to consolidate the company’s growth and strengthen its governance framework. According to a statement issued and Copied the Ghanaian Times on Monday, said the appointment … The post ZEN Petroleum appoints Frank Adu

President of the Ghana National Association of Teachers ( GNAT), Reverend Isaac Owusu, has called on the government to review the Single Spine Pay Policy before the end of the year. According to Reverend Owusu, a timely review of the policy would significantly enhance the salaries and overall conditions of service of workers. He said […]

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo was in attendance at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday, as he continues his monitoring of key players based in Europe.Addo watched the Premier League encounter between Tottenham Hotspur and Sunderland as a guest of Ghanaian forward Mohammed Kudus, whose impressive form since his summer switch from West Ham United has made him a central figure in the Black Starsâ?? plans heading into the global showpiece in Canada, Mexico, and the United

The Eastern Regional Police Command has closed down the Kukurantumi Ohene Park following altercation between supporters of Port City FC and True Democracy FC during a Division One League match. The incident occurred on Sunday, January 4, 2025, after the first half of the match when both teams went on recess. At the time, the […]

Senegalâ??s march into the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations has been clouded by tragedy following the death of a devoted supporter who was travelling to back the Teranga Lions in Morocco.What should have been a routine journey to celebrate continental football instead ended in heartbreak, casting a sombre mood over Senegalâ??s otherwise convincing progress at the tournament.The supporter, Aïda Faye Samb, lost her life in a road accident on the Rabatâ??Kenitra

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Agbodza, has announced that road construction activities across the country will be ramped up significantly in 2026, as the government seeks to fulfil President John Dramani Mahama’s commitment to improving Ghana’s road infrastructure. Speaking on Citi FM on Monday, January 5, Mr Agbodza said the President had consistently […]