German-Ghanaian defender King Manu scored his first goal for Energie Cottbus to spark a 2-1 comeback victory over Erzgebirge Aue in 3. Liga action at the Eins Erzgebirgsstadion.The hosts struck early when Marcel Bär finished a Mika Clausen cross after just five minutes, putting Aue 1-0 up.Cottbus responded quickly, and on 12 minutes Manu rose highest in the box to head in from a Lukas Michelbrink delivery, levelling the game at 1-1 and shifting the momentum towards the visitors.Both
The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has directed the Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, to revoke the appointments of 17 staff members recruited without due process.The instruction was issued at a meeting on February 23 involving the Minister, the NSA Board and the Director General, following earlier concerns that the recruitment had been carried out without the required clearance from the Public Services Commission and the
Interim head coach of Kumasi Asante Kotoko, Prince Owusu, has opened up about the pressure his players carried into their clash against Young Apostles, following the disappointment of last week's Super Clash defeat to Hearts of Oak.Kotoko bounced back in emphatic fashion on Sunday, securing a 2-0 victory over Young Apostles in Wenchi. The result lifted the Porcupine Warriors from fifth to fourth place in the Ghana Premier League standings, cutting the gap to leaders Medeama
Maputo will become the centre of African youth football when the CAF African Schools Football Championship finals take place from April 2 to April 10, 2026, bringing together some of the continentâ??s most promising young players.The tournament, one of the Confederation of African Footballâ??s flagship development programmes, has quickly established itself as a vital pathway for nurturing grassroots talent and offering young footballers a platform to compete on a continental
Defending champions Ghanaâ??s U15 girlsâ?? team, the Black Damsels, are gearing up to defend their title at the CAF African Schools Football Championship finals.The 2026 edition of the tournament will be held in Maputo, Mozambique, from April 2 to April 10, bringing together some of the continentâ??s most promising young talents.Organised by the Confederation of African Football, the championship has become a key platform for youth development, promoting grassroots football
Interim head coach of Kumasi Asante Kotoko, Prince Owusu, has expressed immense satisfaction after securing his first victory in charge of the Porcupine Warriors, praising his players for heeding tactical instructions against Young Apostles.Kotoko bounced back from last week's Super Clash defeat to Hearts of Oak with a commanding 2-0 win away in Wenchi, lifting the team from fifth to fourth place in the Ghana Premier League standings. They now trail leaders Medeama SC by seven
The battle for top spot in the U15 Girls Regional Colts League is heating up, with Talented Ladies and Rising SC engaged in a close contest at the summit.After four matches, both sides remain unbeaten and level on 10 points. Talented Ladies hold the advantage on goal difference, having scored 14 goals while conceding just four. Rising SC, however, boast one of the strongest defensive records in the league, allowing only two goals so far.The race for the playoff positions is equally
Interim head coach of Kumasi Asante Kotoko, Prince Owusu, has opened up on the factors behind his side's impressive 2-0 victory over Young Apostles in Wenchi, describing the result as deeply personal and significant.The Porcupine Warriors bounced back from last week's Super Clash defeat to Hearts of Oak with a commanding performance on the road, lifting the team from fifth to fourth place in the Ghana Premier League standings. They now trail leaders Medeama SC by seven
Ghana international Felix Afena-Gyan emerged as the hero for Amedspor on Monday night, scoring a late goal for the side in their 1-0 triumph over Vanspor FK in the Turkish lower division.The youngster made the matchday squad for the Round 27 encounter but missed out on a place in the starting eleven.In the 68th minute, when the scoreline was level, his manager Mesut Bakkal brought him on as a substitute, replacing Bulgarian forward Zdravko Dimitrov.Immediately after coming on, Afena-Gyan
Ghanaian winger Ibrahim Osman made a lasting impression during his loan spell at Auxerre, earning widespread admiration from teammates and technical staff for both his on-field contributions and his professionalism off it.Osman's time at the French club may have been shorter than anticipated, but he ensured it was memorable. His direct style of play, blistering pace, and creativity added a consistent spark to Auxerre's attacking options. Whether in the starting lineup
Ghanaian winger Ibrahim Osman may have had his loan spell at Auxerre cut short, but his impact on the squad extended far beyond match days, according to teammate Elisha Owusu.The Ghanaian international praised Osman's attitude and professionalism during his time at the French club, highlighting the positive energy he brought to the group despite circumstances not going as planned."Sometimes things don't go as planned in football. He trained well and brought good energy
Ghana is taking a major step toward funding its own vaccines as it prepares to transition from support by the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI) by 2030. The move marks a significant milestone in the country’s drive toward vaccine sustainability, sovereignty and long-term health security. To support this transition, the National Vaccine Institute […]
Medeama Sporting Club have maintained their place at the summit of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League standings at the end of Week 23.The Tarkwa-based club over the weekend clashed with FC Samartex in a crucial encounter in Samreboi.The Yellow and Mauves went into the match on the back of a defeat to Nations FC and a draw against Aduana FC.Having dropped five points in the previous two matches, coach Ibrahim Tanko and his lads were determined to return to winning ways.Unfortunately,
The President of the Republic has appointed Mr. Aaron Kanor as Acting Commissioner of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), with immediate effect. Mr. Kanor, a seasoned customs administrator with over three decades of service, takes over the strategic leadership of the division at a time when revenue mobilisation, border security and […] The post President Appoints
The National Vaccine Institute (NVI) has launched a nationwide Vaccine Perception Survey, a strategic initiative designed to deeply understand and address public attitudes towards vaccines, particularly those produced locally. This comprehensive survey, spanning 55 districts across all 16 regions of Ghana, marks a pivotal step in the nation’s preparation to transition from support by the […]
The Minority Caucus on Parliament’s Committee on Employment, Labour Relations and Pensions has expressed deep concern over the prolonged delay in the payment of non-salary-related allowances to officers of the Ghana Prisons Service. In a statement dated February 23, the Caucus referenced a communiqué issued by the Prisons Administration on February 17, 2026, which confirmed […]
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Mr. Aaron Kanor as the Acting Commissioner of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). The appointment, which takes effect immediately, marks a new chapter for the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) as it seeks to modernize its operations and strengthen national security. Mr. Kanor is a seasoned […]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the closure of its Premium Passport Application Centres in Accra and Kumasi, effective February 20, 2026. In a press statement issued to inform the general public, the Ministry said all passport applicants—particularly those with pending applications at the affected Premium Centres—should redirect their processing to the designated Regional […] The post MFA
The Ministry of Transport has announced that the Government of Ghana has officially reverted the name of Kotoka International Airport to its original name, Accra International Airport. In a press release dated February 23, 2026, the Ministry stated that the decision restores the facility to the name it bore before it was redesignated. According to […] The post Govt Reverts
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