The Black Stars and Vatreni would come head-to-head for the first time in a crucial Group L fixture on Saturday night.

France winger Ousmane Dembele produced a stunning firstâ??half hatâ??trick inside just 32 minutes as Les Bleus thrashed Norway 4â??1 to seal top spot in Group I at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.His rapid treble is the second earliest a player has scored three goals in a World Cup match, behind only Erich Probst of Austria, who netted in the 4th, 21st and 24th minutes against Czechoslovakia in 1954.Dembele opened the scoring in the 7th minute after latching onto a diagonal ball

The Ghana Police Service has arrested several suspected drug peddlers and recovered large quantities of narcotic substances in intelligence-led operations across Kumasi. The I.G.P. Special Operations Team, working with the Ashanti Regional Police Command, targeted locations identified as hubs for the sale and distribution of drugs within the metropolis. At Asawase, Kwame Afriyie, 61, alias … The post Ghana

Senegal's 5-0 demolition of Iraq produced a rare and historic statistic, with three players - Ismaïla Sarr, Pape Gueye, and Iliman Ndiaye - all scoring a goal and providing an assist in the same match.The feat is the first time a team has had three players achieve a goal and an assist in a FIFA World Cup match since Germany's unforgettable 7-1 victory over Brazil in the 2014 semi-finals, where Toni Kroos, Sami Khedira, and Thomas Müller accomplished the same.Ismaïla

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has referred former Assin Central Member of Parliament, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, to its National Disciplinary Committee following petitions over recent comments he made. The party’s National Organiser, Henry Nana Boakye, announced the decision and said the petitions relate to remarks that are believed to be harmful to the party’s unity … The post NPP

Senegal forward Iliman Ndiaye has written his name into the FIFA World Cup record books, becoming the first substitute to score, assist, make five touches in the opposition box, and complete five dribbles.Ndiaye entered the fray against Iraq in the 57th minute and made an immediate impact, producing a performance that will be remembered for years to come. His goal and assist came in the closing stages of the match, contributing to Senegal's historic 5-0 victory.According to

The Head of the Department of Epidemiology and Disease Control at the University of Ghana, Professor Ernest Kenu, has warned that infectious diseases continue to spread in Ghana not because of weak border controls but due to failures within the country’s health and sanitation systems. Delivering his inaugural lecture at the University of Ghana’s Great … The post Disease

Exclusive Events Ghana, the organizers of the prestigious Miss Ghana pageant, have officially unveiled a star-studded panel of judges for the upcoming auditions of the 69th edition of the competition. The highly anticipated event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at the Oak Plaza Hotel, off the Spintex Road in Accra. … The post Exclusive Events

Senegal produced a historic offensive masterclass on Saturday, thrashing Iraq 5-0 in their final Group H match, but the Teranga Lions now face an agonising wait to discover if their record-breaking performance will be enough to secure a place in the knockout stages.The emphatic victory rewrote the African record books at the World Cup. Firstly, their eight goals at the group stage is the most ever scored by an African nation in a single World Cup campaign (and group stage).Their

He recalled that during his tenure as National Chairman, the NPP secured 169 parliamentary seats before dropping to 137 in the subsequent election, a decline he blamed on the party's decision to sideline some of its own members.

England right-back Reece James will miss at least the next two World Cup matches as he fights to recover from a hamstring injury, leaving manager Thomas Tuchel with limited options in the position.The Chelsea captain reported tightness after England's 0-0 draw against Ghana in Boston on Tuesday. He did not train with the squad in Kansas City on Friday and will miss Saturday's final group game against Panama, as well as the last-32 tie that could follow.James has a history

Toursim, Creative Arts and Culture Minister, Abla Dzifa Gomashie says the situation remains dire as it has the potential to affect donor funding of tourism activities in the country to.

A threat to all undocumented foreigners to leave the country by Tuesday has led many to set up street camps as they try to get out.

Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has hinted that Ghana could extend the contract of Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz but insists any discussions about his future will only take place after the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Queiroz has overseen an impressive start to Ghana's World Cup campaign, guiding the Black Stars through their opening two matches unbeaten. Ghana currently sit second in Group L with one match remaining against Croatia on Saturday.The Portuguese tactician

Ghana captain Jordan Ayew has credited his challenging experience at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil with shaping his long-standing international career, stating that the tournament provided him with vital foundational lessons.Speaking to FIFA, the 34-year-old forward recalled the profound impact of entering the global stage over a decade ago as a young player."I came to the national team when it was really at the top. That was around 2010. There was someone Kevin [Prince-Boateng],

Thirty minutes later, I was mentally reviewing the condition of my kidneys, my liver and what appeared to be a suspicious itch on my arm.

Ghana captain Jordan Ayew has declared he has no intention of retiring from international football anytime soon, vowing to represent the Black Stars for as long as he remains physically capable of performing at the highest level.Speaking to FIFA, the 34-year-old forward reflected on his extensive international career, describing it as a highly demanding yet rewarding experience."As long as I can perform and help the country and the team, I will always be there because it's

He made the statement while addressing the Chieftaincy Royals Conference at the Tetelestai Worship Centre in Suame on Friday, June 26, 2026, on behalf of the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene.

The deceased, identified as Obeng Boateng Junior, reportedly left home but failed to return, prompting his worried family and residents to launch a frantic search.

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