Author: Kenneth Nii Tete Annan

The Women’s Premier League match between Ampem Darkoa Ladies FC and FC Savannah Ladies on Sunday, January 18, 2026, was marred by violence after referee Lovia Boadiwaa Duodo was allegedly assaulted by supporters at Techiman Urban Park. The incident unfolded immediately after the final whistle, with Duodo sustaining injuries as she was escorted from the pitch amid chaotic scenes. Video footage and eyewitness accounts showed fans invading the field and targeting match officials, while the unrest also left one FC Savannah Ladies player injured. The alleged assault on Duodo, who was singled out during the disorder, has triggered widespread condemnation…

Senegal’s reserve goalkeeper Yehvann Diouf has joked about his unique role of protecting his team-mate’s towel in his side’s chaotic Afcon final victory on Sunday. Diouf, 26, was an unused substitute during the final in Rabat but played a key role in Senegal’s second continental triumph in five years amid extraordinary circumstances. In the torrential conditions, ex-Chelsea goalkeeper Mendy was regularly required to dry his gloves. It was a task made much harder by Morocco repeatedly trying to discard the 33-year-old’s towel, a tactic they also deployed in the semi-final win against Nigeria. Diouf, though, was on hand to protect…

Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is scheduled to appear before a United States court on Tuesday, January 20, following actions taken by U.S. immigration authorities over his legal status in the country. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has reportedly determined that Mr Ofori-Atta no longer has lawful status to remain in the United States. This development could open the way for extradition proceedings to Ghana after the court hearing. However, Ghana’s Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, has dismissed suggestions that the matter is a routine case of visa overstay. He maintains that Mr Ofori-Atta’s visitor visa…

A MoMo robbery attempt at Darkuman in Accra was foiled on Tuesday after a quick-thinking motorist rammed his vehicle into two suspected armed robbers who had attacked a mobile money (MoMo) vendor and were attempting to flee with cash. Eyewitnesses said the suspects had just robbed the vendor of about GH¢7,700 when the driver, who noticed the incident, deliberately drove into them to stop their escape. The impact caused the suspects to fall, effectively disrupting their getaway. Amid the ensuing confusion, one of the suspected robbers managed to escape from the scene. The other suspect, however, was overpowered and apprehended…

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has pushed back against calls to remove the Fuel Price Floor Programme, insisting the policy remains necessary due to persistent unfair pricing practices in the downstream petroleum sector. According to the Authority, the market conditions that compelled the introduction of the price floor have not changed. It argues that pricing distortions continue to threaten industry stability. Director of Economic Regulation and Planning at the NPA, Abass Tasunti, disclosed this in an interview on Business Live on JoyNews. He said the regulator remains cautious about any decision that could destabilise the sector. He noted that the NPA is…

Sadio Mane was the hero for Senegal once again, but not for the reasons you would expect. The former Liverpool and Bayern Munich forward claimed his second Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) crown on Sunday, with the Teranga Lions beating host nation Morocco in a final filled with controversy. In stoppage time, Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw tried to usher his team off the field after Morocco were awarded a penalty in the 98th minute when defender El Hadji Malick Diouf brought down Brahim Diaz. With the Senegal players back in the changing rooms, Mane was pictured entering and then ushering them…

It was a moment that will haunt Brahim Diaz for years to come. The winger had a chance to write his name into Moroccan folklore after winning a penalty in the eighth minute of second-half added time with the Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal goalless. It was a golden opportunity to end his country’s 50-year wait to lift the Afcon trophy. But Diaz, whose five goals had propelled the hosts to the final, tried a ‘Panenka’ chipped penalty. It backfired. Horrendously so. Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy stood his ground and caught the ball in embarrassingly simple fashion. The…

The Deputy Minister for Education, Dr Clement Apaak, has raised serious concerns over a viral video circulating on social media that shows male students, reportedly from Islamic Senior High School and Sakafia Islamic Senior High School in Kumasi, displaying charms believed to offer spiritual protection. The footage, which has sparked widespread public concern, captures students openly brandishing various charms, some concealed beneath their school uniforms, while others were displayed in plain sight. The incident has heightened fears over student safety, discipline, and the increasing cases of violence and indiscipline in senior high schools. Reacting to the development in a Facebook…

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has announced plans to clamp down on commercial drivers who inflate fares during peak hours, amid persistent traffic congestion and a shortage of vehicles in Accra. According to the Union, enforcement operations will commence on Monday, January 19, 2026, with a focus on areas where commuters have reported being overcharged. Task force personnel will be deployed to monitor compliance and enforce approved transport fares. Speaking to Citi FM on Sunday, the General Secretary of the GPRTU, Godfred Abulbire, warned that drivers found culpable will face stringent sanctions, including suspension from loading points and…

Senegal beat Morocco to win the Africa Cup of Nations for a second time – but only after the final was overshadowed when they temporarily refused to play after the hosts were awarded a stoppage-time penalty with the match goalless. Referee Jean Jacques Ndala gave the spot-kick in the 98th minute after being advised by the video assistant referee (VAR) to consult the pitchside monitor and review defender El Hadji Malick Diouf’s challenge on Brahim Diaz. Amid sensational scenes, head coach Pape Thiaw, still incensed by Ndala’s decision moments earlier to disallow a Senegal goal, ushered his team off the…