The rainstorm was part of a larger weather system that affected several West African countries, including Gabon, Nigeria, Benin, Togo, Ghana, and La Côte d'Ivoire.

The Black Maidens of Ghana have been held to a 1-1 draw by Senegal in the first leg of the final round of the FIFA U17 Women's World Cup qualifiers in Dakar. The hosts raced into an early lead after Mariama Faty opened the scoring in the 21st minute, but Ghana responded through Benedicta Danso in the second half.The hosts, who are chasing a maiden qualification to the U17 WWC, got off to a bright start, pushing Ghana back with waves of attack. The spell of dominace counted

The Sierra Leonean President said his visit was occasioned by the flood caused by heavy rainfall on June 29 which resulted in devastating floods.

Abdul Fatawu Issahaku has opened up on the unforgettable moment he learned he would make his Black Stars debut, revealing he was left stunned after arriving in camp expecting only to observe Ghana's senior stars.Issahaku made his Black Stars debut on October 9, 2021, starting in Ghana's crucial 3-1 FIFA World Cup qualifying win over Zimbabwe at the age of 17.Handed a surprise start by Milovan Rajevac after impressing for Steadfast FC and winning the U-20 AFCON MVP award,

Sentuo Group and Eezzy Group Foundation donate 10 ambulances and a pickup vehicle to Ghana Police Service, IGP hails life-saving intervention.

Black Stars winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku has revealed that criticism from teammates and fans will never stop him from unleashing long-range efforts, insisting his self-belief is what fuels one of the most exciting parts of his game.The Leicester City forward has built a reputation for testing goalkeepers from distance with fierce strikes, and says that confidence, rather than outside opinion, is what gives him the courage to keep shooting whenever the opportunity presents itself."I

Our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families, those who have been injured, and all those whose homes, businesses and livelihoods have been affected

Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has dismissed growing criticism of his performances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting he remains focused on carrying out Carlos Queiroz's tactical instructions rather than responding to public opinion.The Ghana skipper has come under increasing scrutiny during the tournament, with some supporters questioning his sharpness, movement, decision-making in possession and defensive work rate.Calls for the veteran forward to be dropped have also

The Black Stars of Ghana will play in their first-ever FIFA World Cup Round of 32 fixture when they face off against Colombia’s Los Cafeteros at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.

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The Director General of Joint Operations of the Ghana Armed Forces, Brigadier General Forster Okae-Yeboah, has appealed to residents in flood-affected communities to cooperate fully with security personnel as government rolls out a nationwide flood response and clean-up exercise.

Six fans of the Black Stars are living proof of how football can drive supporters to extreme lengths to follow their team.

Ghana captain Jordan Ayew says the Black Stars are fully prepared for their 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 showdown against Colombia, insisting the team has grown in confidence and is determined to keep its campaign alive.The four-time African champions take on the unbeaten South Americans on Saturday, July 4, at Kansas City Stadium after progressing from Group L in third place. Colombia, meanwhile, topped Group K without suffering a defeat and head into the knockout clash as one

Islam Slimani has delivered a sharp post-match assessment of Algeriaâ??s 2026 World Cup exit, arguing that the teamâ??s real problem goes far beyond the 2-0 defeat to Switzerland.The former Desert Foxes striker, speaking as a beIN Sports consultant, said the national side has been suffering from instability for nearly two years and lacks any clear football identity.â??The problem plaguing the team has existed for almost two years,â? Slimani said, blaming the constant

He warned that structures illegally sited within waterways and drainage reservations may be removed as part of the operation.

Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo has credited head coach Carlos Queiroz with transforming the Black Stars ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash against Colombia.Queiroz, who took charge of Ghana in April following the dismissal of Otto Addo in March, has overseen a remarkable turnaround, guiding the four-time African champions to the World Cup knockout stages for the first time since 2010.Speaking to reporters before Saturday's encounter, Semenyo said the squad

They will begin to police one another, establishing community-led surveillance against indiscriminate dumping because they know they must bear the burden of the consequences.

Ghana forward Brandon Thomas-Asante has set his sights on winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the Black Stars are capable of going all the way as they prepare for their Round of 32 tie against Colombia.The four-time African champions are making their fifth appearance at the tournament and have progressed beyond the group stage for the first time since 2010, setting up a knockout encounter at the Kansas City Stadium on Saturday.The Coventry City striker said belief within

Murat Yakin says Switzerlandâ??s 2-0 win over Algeria in the 2026 World Cup round of 32 was shaped by a key tactical adjustment after a difficult opening spell.The Swiss coach praised Vladimir Petkovicâ??s bold approach and admitted Algeriaâ??s setup initially disrupted his teamâ??s structure.Yakin explained that Switzerland struggled to find their rhythm in the first quarter of an hour. â??It's true that our tactical structure didn't quite work for the

Nelson Mandela's granddaughter says he would have supported "proper immigration management and secured borders".