The Power of Football: Uniting Ghana Behind the Black Stars

The Power of Football: Uniting Ghana Behind the Black Stars

It is truly inspiring to witness the overwhelming support for our senior national team, the Black Stars of Ghana — the Star of Africa. Children, students, and youth of all genders, together with teachers, government agencies, heads of department, private sector leaders, religious communities including Christians and Muslims, traditional councils and traditional leaders, as well as politicians, have all rallied behind the team. This remarkable show of unity […]

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2026 World Cup referee Omar Artan receives hero’s welcome in Mogadishu

Somali referee Omar Artan received a ‘heroic’ welcome on his return to Mogadishu on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, after being denied entry into the United States, with crowds and officials gathering at the airport to receive the 34-year-old official. Artan, who was named Africa’s Referee of the Year in 2025, arrived at Aden Adde International Airport to a warm reception led by government officials, representatives of the Somali Football […]

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GES condemns violence, alleged rape at Eastern Region sports event

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has strongly condemned acts of violence and sexual abuse reported during the Super Zonal Sports Competition held in the Eastern Region from February 4 to 6, 2026. In a statement dated February 11, and signed by the Head of Public Relations, Daniel Fenyi, GES said it had received reports of “serious misconducts involving students,” including a stabbing incident and an alleged gang-rape. “Management condemns these […]

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Azumah Nelson Sports Complex, another youth centre to be completed in 2026

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Abdulai Ayariga, has announced that two of the ten youth resource centres will be fully completed by the end of 2026, with special attention on the long-neglected Azumah Nelson Sports Complex. Speaking to Citi News following an inspection on Tuesday, February 10, Mahama Ayariga said sections of the Azumah Nelson Sports Complex, including the administration block, are nearing completion. […]

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AFCON 2025Q: NSA warns against protests at Ghana-Sudan clash

The National Sports Authority (NSA) has cautioned individuals who wish to display "political or pressure group paraphernalia" at the Ghana-Sudan clash to desist from doing so. According to the NSA, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) prohibits such political messages. The NSA's comment follows concerns that some individuals intend to use the game between the Black Stars and Sudan as a platform to promote an agenda at the Accra Sports […]

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Uganda Olympic marathon runner, Rebecca Cheptegei d!es at 33 after she was set on fire by her ex- boyfriend

Ugandan Olympic marathon runner, Rebecca Cheptegei has succumbed to injuries sustained after she was doused in petrol and set alight by her ex-boyfriend. Cheptegei, 33, suffered burns to 80 percent of her body in Sunday's brutal attack that was carried out by her ex-boyfriend, according to medical officials. She was rushed to the intensive care unit at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret, Kenya. However, the facility's acting […]

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Kamaldeen Sulemana joins Ajax Amsterdam on season-long loan

Dutch Eredivisie club, Ajax has finalized a deal to bring Kamaldeen Sulemana on a season-long loan from Southampton. The Ghana international is being brought in as a replacement for Steven Bergwijn, who is set to depart the Eredivisie giants for a move to Saudi Arabia. According to renowned football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Sulemana’s loan deal includes an option for Ajax to purchase the player, despite his current contract with […]

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Black Stars Coach Otto Addo and Technical Team Involved in Road Accident

Black Stars Head Coach Otto Addo, along with Assistant Coach John Paintsil and Goalkeepers Trainer Fatawu Dauda, were involved in a road accident earlier today while returning from Tarkwa. The incident occurred after the technical team had been on an official assignment, observing the Champion of Champions match between FC Samartex 1996 and Nsoatreman FC. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) confirmed that the vehicle carrying the trio, a Land Cruiser […]

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Bawumia vows to boost sports development with tax incentives

Speaking at the launch of the NPP’s 2024 Manifesto in Takoradi on Sunday, 18 August 2024, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, presidential candidate for the party, vowed to introduce tax incentives aimed at boosting private sector investments in sports, as he mentioned that this initiative is part of a broader plan to stimulate growth in the sports, tourism, and creative arts sectors. Dr. Bawumia outlined his vision, emphasising the use of tax […]

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