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Burkina Faso captain Bertrand Traore has been handed a financial sanction by the Confederation of African Football following his comments against Ghanaian referee Daniel Laryea after the Stallionsâ?? 1-0 defeat to Algeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.CAF confirmed that Traore was fined 10,000 US dollars after appearing before its disciplinary committee to answer charges relating to his post-match remarks, which were judged to be offensive and contrary to the standards expected

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola has rejected claims that star forward Antoine Semenyo has made his final appearance for the Cherries. Semenyo appeared to be waving fans of the club his final goodbye after Bournemouth's 2-2 draw with Chelsea on Thursday.The 25-year-old has reportedly agreed to join Manchester City in the winter transfer window, with both clubs finalising the deal.With the window officially opened on January 1, the Ghana international is expected to complete

The line-up for the round of 16 at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations has been confirmed, with 16 teams booking their places in the knockout stage after the conclusion of the group phase.Hosts Morocco headline the qualifiers after finishing top of their group, joined by fellow North African sides Algeria, Egypt, and Tunisia. West Africa is strongly represented, with Nigeria, Senegal, Mali, Burkina Faso, Benin, and Côte dâ??Ivoire all advancing.Central Africa also features prominently,

The beachfront of the iconic Labadi Beach Hotel transformed into a dazzling sea of elegance and rhythm on Sunday night, 28th December as ‘Your Urban Lifestyle Radio’ 3FM 92.7MHz hosted its annual All White Party. The party drew hundreds of elegant revelers dressed in various shades of white for an unforgettable evening of music, food, […]

Goalkeeper David Akologo has parted ways with Bolivian topflight side Club Aurora. The 27-year-old Ghanaian-Bolivian shot-stopper leaves after two successful spells with Aurora, with his first stint in 2021.He spent the last three years at Aurora, where he established himself as one of the best goalkeepers in South America, earning him an invitation to the Bolivia national team."Today I have to say goodbye to a great club, a club that opened its doors for me and made me

Andre Ayewâ??s move to NAC Breda marks another milestone in his long and varied career, with the Dutch club becoming the 10th senior side he has represented at a professional level.The 36-year-old began his senior career at Olympique de Marseille in 2007, where he spent eight years and established himself as one of the most consistent performers in Ligue 1. During that period, he also gained valuable experience through loan spells at Lorient and Arles-Avignon. His performances

Alisa Hotels Group has rounded off 2025 with significant industry recognition and expansion milestones, reinforcing its position within Ghana’s hospitality and tourism sector. The group received two major awards during the year — the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) Hospitality Hotel Award and the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) Award for Best […] The post Alisa

Spanish club Granada CF have parted ways with young Ghanaian forward William Owusu. The 21-year-old leaves after just 12 months with the club's second team, Recreativo Granada.Owusu had joined the club at the start of 2025 from Atletico Porcua on a two-and-a-half year deal, but failed to make an appearance for the Segunda Division side."Official Statement: William Owusu and Granada Football Club have reached an agreement to terminate their contractual relationship.

Substantive Black Stars captain Andre Dede Ayew has signed a new deal with Dutch Eredevisie side NAC Breda. The experienced attacker has put pen to paper on a short-term deal with NAC Breda, joining the Dutch side until the end of the season after spending the opening half of the 2025/26 campaign without a club. […]

The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has arrested three persons for the unlawful possession and transportation of 2,600 rounds of AK-47 ammunition at the Kantanso–Asankare Police Barrier in the Ashanti Region. The suspects, Kwame Afram, a bus driver, and Godfred Essel, his mate, were arrested on December 26, 2025, after police intercepted a Kia Granbird […] The post Police Arrest Three With 2,600 AK-47 Ammunition in Ashanti Region

Andre Ayewâ??s move to NAC Breda has renewed discussion around his international future, with the veteran forward aiming to put himself back in contention for the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, even as his return remains uncertain.Ghana head coach Otto Addo has not closed the door on Ayew, but the dynamics within the national team have changed since Addo began his second stint in February 2024. The 36-year-old has not been recalled during that period, while the

Former Premier League star Andre Ayew has joined head coach Carl Hoefkensâ?? squad with immediate effect after signing with NAC Breda until the end of the season.The 36-year-old Ghanaian forward will link up with his new teammates when the club resumes training on Friday, January 2, at the BO Infra Training Complex in Zundert, as preparations begin for the second half of the Eredivisie campaign.Ayew arrives with extensive top-level experience, having enjoyed a long career across

NAC Breda technical director Peter Maas has explained the clubâ??s decision to bring in Andre Ayew, pointing to the Ghanaianâ??s strong desire to help the team in their battle for Eredivisie survival.Ayew has signed a contract until the end of the current season, with a club option for another season in Breda.Maas said discussions with Ayew made it clear that the experienced forward was fully committed to the challenge facing the club, which is currently in a difficult position

Andre Ayew has expressed his determination to make an immediate impact at NAC Breda after completing his move to the Dutch Eredivisie side.He describes the clubâ??s survival fight as a challenge he is fully prepared to embrace as NAC Breda sit bottom of the Dutch top flight.The experienced Ghanaian forward said his decision to join NAC was driven by the opportunity to contribute meaningfully both on and off the pitch, as the club targets safety in the top flight during the second

The race to lead NPP, general voters favour Dr Bawumia 56% but NPP voters back him by a larger margin according to new poll by Global InfoAnalytics. The poll, conducted between December 1 and December 21, 2025, shows Dr Bawumia leading with 56 per cent support among all voters, far ahead of former Assin Central […]

The race to succeed President John Dramani Mahama is intensifying, as a new survey by Global InfoAnalytics reveals notable shifts in public preference among leading contenders within the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC). The poll, released by the Chief Executive Officer of Global InfoAnalytics, Mr. Mussa Dankwah, indicates that the Minister for Finance and Member […] The post Ato

The Ministry of Finance has announced that it hassuccessfully settled a $709-million Eurobond obligation on Tuesday 30th December 2025, aheadof its due date. That, it said marked another significant milestone in Ghana’s economic recovery anddebt-management efforts. “This brings total payments in 2025 alone to $1.4 billion to Eurobond holdersunder the restructuring memorandum, comprising payments of … The post Govt

Ecobank, the leading pan-African banking group, has been recognised with multiple prestigious international awards in 2025, marking a standout year for the Group as it also celebrates its 40th anniversary. The breadth of recognition across trade finance, SME banking, digital innovation, cash management, capital markets, and institutional excellence underscores Ecobank’s position as Africa’s bank of […] The post Ecobank

The government has paid off a US$709 million Eurobond ahead of maturity, extending its external debt settlements and signalling stronger liquidity as it works to rebuild credibility with investors. The Ministry of Finance said in a statement that the payment was completed on December 30 using accumulated cash buffers, a move that caps total Eurobond […] The post Gov’t clears US$709m Eurobond