Author: Kenneth Nii Tete Annan

Tottenham have confirmed the signing of England midfielder Conor Gallagher from Spanish side Atletico Madrid for £35m. Spurs beat Aston Villa to the 25-year-old’s signature, with the former Chelsea player joining on a deal running until 2031. Gallagher left the Blues for Atletico in August 2024 for about £33m, with Portugal forward Joao Felix – who has since left Chelsea – moving the other way. “I’m so happy and excited to be here, taking the next step in my career at an amazing club,” said Gallagher. “I know how great the fans are, I’m really happy to be a part of it here and…

Hosts Morocco survived a nervy night in Rabat to see off Nigeria 4-2 on penalties to reach the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon). Youssef En-Nesyri stroked the winning spot kick into the bottom left-hand corner after Yassine Bounou saved from Samuel Chukwueze and Bruno Onyemaechi. In a game of few chances, a shootout looked like a likely outcome from early in the proceedings. Tournament top scorer Brahim Diaz squandered Morocco’s best opening just before the half hour, misjudging a header from Achraf Hakimi’s right-wing cross, with the Real Madrid forward’s effort coming more off his shoulder.…

For Mohamed Salah, it was a familiar feeling of anguish on the international stage. The Liverpool forward looked on in dismay and disbelief as the referee’s whistle sounded at the Grand Stade de Tangier on Wednesday night and consigned Egypt to a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Senegal in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final. In a stale and largely uneventful affair in Morocco, it was Sadio Mane’s thumping effort 12 minutes from time that was enough to secure Senegal’s place in Sunday’s final. This was not in the script for Salah nor Egypt, who arrived in Morocco last month…

FC Nordsjaelland forward Prince Amoako Jr says he has his sights set on a call-up to the Black Stars.  Amoako Jr has been a great addition to the Danish side since the start of the season as Nordsjaelland chase a playoff spot. Having seen teammate Caleb Yirenkyi play for the national team in recent times, Amoako Jr is also looking to get into such an environment.  “We’ve had conversations about the national team, but it’s never been about what’s on the inside,” he told Joy Sports. “On the outside, from what I see, the national team is always good to…

Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) President Samuel Eto’o has been handed a four-match ban for alleged misconduct during the team’s 2-0 defeat by hosts Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations last Friday, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) said in a statement. Eto’o was reportedly seen making an angry gesture over refereeing decisions in the presence of CAF President Patrice Motsepe. Players from both sides also jostled each other, and CAF said on Sunday it had opened investigations into violent confrontations during AFCON matches. CAF’s disciplinary board fined Eto’o $20,000, a decision FECAFOOT said “lacks any explicit justification”. “The expedited procedure leading…

Ghanaian Dancehall star Shatta Wale has boldly stated that he charges $700,000 for a show in Ghana. Shatta Wale, known for charging exorbitant fees for performances, has sparked another conversation with this recent revelation. The “Street Crown” has been heavily criticized by fans and industry experts for being too comfortable in his presence in Ghana, and they have urged him to step out, citing his rival, Stonebwoy. However, according to him, in an interactive session with fans on X, Shatta Wale said he doesn’t see the essence of touring outside Ghana when he can make much more money here. As…

Black Sherif has given a glowing review of his 2025, rating the year “100 out of 100” in an interview with JoyNews. The Ghanaian musician’s response comes as no surprise, considering the massive success of his sophomore album “Iron Boy”. Released in April 2025, “Iron Boy” has shattered multiple records and cemented Black Sherif’s position as one of Ghana’s most successful artistes. The album has dominated streaming platforms, with nine of its tracks occupying the top 10 spots on Spotify’s Most Streamed Songs list. When asked if he anticipated the album’s massive reception, Black Sherif revealed that he did, showcasing…

The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has directed a comprehensive audit of all health facilities in the Oti Region as part of efforts to enhance healthcare delivery and ensure patient safety. The directive was announced by the Ministry of Health in a Facebook post on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. It mandates the Ministry’s Technical Adviser, Dr Korku Awoonor, to set up a technical working group to evaluate the structural soundness, operational capacity, and overall productivity of health facilities in the region. The order was issued during a two-day management retreat of the Ministry of Health and aligns with the…

The extradition case involving social media influencer Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, took a surprising turn as state prosecutors moved to discontinue theT case against the second and third accused persons. The application, however, was met with a firm refusal from the presiding judge, who effectively distanced herself from the state’s decision. The development prompted a stark biblical analogy from Robert Ishmael Aggrey Amissah, lawyer for the second accused. “We have come to meet Pontius Pilate in court today,” he stated, revealing that while the state had filed to drop the charges, the sitting judge “refused and washed her…

The Ghana Audit Service has issued a surcharge against 35 contractors to pay $7.9 million (approximately GH¢94.6 million) to the state. The amount was paid to them as mobilisation fees to execute Agenda 111 hospital projects on 19 sites. Out of the $11.16 million paid to the contractors, they together executed work valued at $5.96 million. An additional $4.35 million was paid to 11 companies, who together executed up to $2.49 million of inception work, leaving $1.92 million of work not done before their contracts were terminated. After receiving the various mobilisation sums paid between December 2021 and December 2024,…