FC Samartex 1996 have confirmed the appointment of former Black Stars and Asante Kotoko striker Eric Bekoe to their technical team, a move seen as a major boost to the club’s long-term development strategy. Bekoe, who made his mark as one of Ghana’s most clinical finishers, will serve in a dual capacity as Head of the Samartex Youth Team and Strikers Coach for the senior men’s side. The 2007/08 Ghana Premier League top scorer with Kotoko enjoyed a prolific playing career, featuring for Berekum Chelsea in the Ghanaian topflight and Egypt’s Petrojet, before representing the Black Stars at international level.…
Author: Kelvin Papa Sackey
For decades, Ghanaian football has survived on raw passion, but without the structure to monetise and sustain that passion. Our leagues have been fuelled by loyalty, not systems. Now, with the Ghana Football Association’s new broadcasting deal, the game stands at a make-or-break moment . This visibility could be the spark that revives our football, or just another missed opportunity. The cameras are finally on us — but exposure alone does not guarantee progress. The bigger question is: how do we turn visibility into value? How do we ensure that the Ghana Premier League, Division One, and Women’s Premier League…
Ghanaian and United States registered company Goldstar Air, a private international airline with an issued Air Carrier Licence (ACL/N-SCH No. 0239) from the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and no liabilities as of today, has secured incentives from major airports worldwide. The airline, authorized by its Licence to operate passenger and cargo flights across West Africa and intercontinental routes, is emerging as a transformative force in the trade and logistics landscape, carrying a vision that extends far beyond being just a commercial airline. Its ambition is to strategically position Ghana as a global trade and logistics hub, not only…
South Africa’s bid to qualify for the 2026 Fifa World Cup has been dealt a serious setback after the national team was sanctioned for fielding an ineligible player. Midfielder Teboho Mokoena featured in Bafana Bafana’s 2-0 victory over Lesotho in March despite being suspended, having accumulated two yellow cards in earlier qualifiers. Following a review, Fifa’s disciplinary committee ruled that South Africa had breached competition regulations. The outcome is a 3-0 forfeit awarded to Lesotho, while the South African Football Association (Safa) has been fined 10,000 Swiss Francs ($12,500; £9,340). Mokoena, 28, has also been issued with a formal warning.…
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has rolled out its Football4Girls programme in Effia Kuma, within the Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal Assembly in the Western Region, as part of its wider Women’s Football Strategy. The initiative aims to nurture young female talent and ensure that every girl has the opportunity to play football without barriers. The event attracted strong backing from key stakeholders, including members of the Western Regional Football Association Executive Council, women’s representative Madam Amy Fyn-Thompson, District Football Association Chairman for Effia Kwesimintsim Boniface Anwilo, Western Regional P.E. and Sports Coordinator Michael Quarshie, and Municipal P.E. and Sports Coordinator Richard…
The Committee for Professional Boxers has strongly opposed the decision by the Ministry of Sports and the National Sports Authority (NSA) to suspend professional boxing in Ghana and dissolve the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) Board. Last week, the NSA announced that all boxing activities were to be halted, with the GBA Board dissolved, following the tragic passing of boxer Ernest Akushey, popularly known as Bahubali. The 23-year-old was confirmed dead just 11 days after his bout against Jacob Dickson at the Bukom Boxing Arena, where he suffered severe punishment in the ring. His death, the second of its kind in…
A team of Ghanaian researchers—Andy Mintah Yiadom, Emmanuel M. Amedeka Amenuveve, and Dr Lord Emmanuel Yamoah have produced a comprehensive study titled “Assessing the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Enhancing Supply Chain Resilience and Disruption Management: A Case Study of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, Takoradi.” The authors bring to the work a diverse professional background: Yiadom, a branch manager at Unique Insurance Company Ltd; Amenuveve, Deputy Chief Procurement Manager at the Kintampo Health Research Centre of the Ghana Health Service; and Yamoah, a lecturer at Takoradi Technical University. Together, they combine perspectives from business, public sector procurement, and…
The United States Embassy in Accra has announced the restoration of maximum validity periods for all categories of nonimmigrant visas issued to Ghanaians. In a statement, the Embassy confirmed that the B1/B2 visitor visa will once again be valid for up to five years with multiple entry, while the F1 student visa has also been restored to a four-year multiple-entry validity. This development returns visa validity to the periods previously available to Ghanaian applicants, after a reduction in recent years. The Embassy noted that the decision reflects continued efforts to strengthen people-to-people exchanges, educational opportunities, and business ties between Ghana…
Asante Kotoko have advanced to the second preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup after defeating Nigeria’s Kwara United 1-0 at the MK Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta. A stunning second-half strike from Hubert Gyau sealed the win for the Porcupine Warriors, who completed a double over the Nigerians following their thrilling 4-3 triumph in the first leg in Accra. Kwara United, chasing the tie from behind, began brightly and nearly struck early, but Kotoko goalkeeper Mohammed Camara produced a fine save to keep them at bay. Kotoko themselves had an opening in the 15th minute, but Peter Amidu failed to…
The University for Development Studies (UDS) are the new kings of university football after edging Paulista University of Brazil 2–1 in extra time to win the 2025 World University Games football tournament. The final, witnessed by nearly 23,000 fans, began in dramatic fashion. Paulista struck within the opening 30 seconds when Gabriel Viera punished a defensive lapse and expertly lobbed goalkeeper Emmanuel Edo for a shock early lead. Despite the early setback, Ibrahim Tanko’s men quickly settled into their rhythm, dominating possession and creating chances. But their profligacy in front of goal kept the defending champions ahead. UDS refused to…