Author: Kenneth Nii Tete Annan

Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola was full of praise for Antoine Semenyo following his performance in the win over Tottenham Hotspur. The forward scored a late winner in a dramatic 3-2 win over Spurs on Wednesday night in what could be his last appearance for the Cherries. Semenyo is reportedly close to completing a move to Premier League champions Manchester City in the coming days following an agreement between the two teams. The Ghanaian came off to a resounding reception from the Bournemouth fans after scoring the winning goal and Iraola could only speak positive of the player. “I think he…

Michael Carrick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer have emerged as the frontrunners to become Manchester United’s caretaker manager until the end of the season. The former players, who have both previously managed United, are set for face-to-face talks with the club’s leadership. It is not out of the question that the pair could also work together because Carrick was a significant part of Solskjaer’s coaching team when he replaced Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford in 2018. Darren Fletcher, United’s current Under-18s coach, who has also been spoken to about the job, will continue as interim manager until a caretaker is appointed.…

A horrific accident on the Offinso-Abofuor Highway in the Ashanti Region has claimed the lives of seven people, leaving a dozen others in critical condition. Eyewitnesses reported that the crash occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, January 7, 2025, between the Samproso and Awisam communities near Offinso. According to Kwadwo Obeng Mireku, an eyewitness who spoke to Adom News, a commercial bus with registration GT 5509-20, travelling from Techiman to Kumasi, collided head-on with a trailer carrying cement, registration GN 5326-22. “The trailer, loaded with cement from a factory in Samproso, stalled on the road after its engine…

A plot to kill Burkina Faso’s military leader, Capt. Ibrahim Traoré has been thwarted, the West African nation has announced. The sophisticated plan had been hatched by Lt Col Paul Henri Damiba, the military officer ousted by Traoré in September 2022, the security minister said in a late-night broadcast. “Our intelligence services intercepted this operation in the final hours. They had planned to assassinate the head of state and then strike other key institutions, including civilian personalities,” said Mahamadou Sana, further alleging that the plot had been funded from neighboring Ivory Coast. There has been no comment from either Col…

There have been widespread social media reports claiming that musician Black Sherif has been ordered by an Adentan court to pay GH¢229,500 in rent arrears. These claims have been found to be misleading, according to court documents. Contrary to the narrative, the District Court 1 at Adenta has issued no such order against the artist. Court documents show that the case, filed by Dr. Evelyn Esi Awittor, is at its preliminary stages. The hearing has been adjourned, with both parties expected to appear in court on March 3, 2026. Crucially, the subject property has been under attachment by the Accra…

Free The Youth is a crew of fashion entrepreneurs in Ghana formed in the year 2016 by Jonathan Coffie, Winfred Mensah, Richard Ormano, and Kelly Foli. The Ghanaian powerhouse collective has officially carved its name into global fashion history with exclusive collaborations alongside Nike and Jordan Brand. The Free The Youth and Air Jordan 1 Mid F&F will not see a public release only 175 pairs worldwide, making it one of the most coveted African sneaker collaborations ever. Global icons, including DJ Khaled, Sarkodie, Kofi Mole, Fabolous, Rema, and other artistes have thrown their full support behind Free The Youth,…

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged that the Bank of Ghana be shielded from political interference, emphasising the importance of safeguarding the central bank’s independence and integrity. He made the call during a courtesy visit to the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Johnson Asiama, on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Describing the BoG as a critical national institution whose mandate affects every citizen, the Asantehene urged political actors to exercise restraint in their dealings with the central bank. “This is a unique institution with a mandate that ultimately affects every citizen of the land. Ideally, this citadel should…

Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Asiama, has attributed the sharp decline in inflation to sustained fiscal and monetary discipline, improved food supply conditions, and strong coordination between key state institutions. According to the Governor, the progress achieved was deliberate and policy-driven. “Certainly, Nana, these have not happened by accident; it is the result of sustained monetary discipline that we brought on board, the improved food supply conditions that existed throughout 2025, and the closer coordination across key policy institutions, particularly the Bank of Ghana and the Ministry of Finance,” he said. Dr Asiama made the remarks on…

The quarter-final line-up for the CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 is now complete following victories for the Ivory Coast and Algeria. Algeria edged DR Congo 1–0 after extra time in Rabat, with substitute Anis Boulbina scoring the decisive goal in the 119th minute to seal their place in the last eight. The win sets up a quarter-final clash against Nigeria. Nigeria had earlier secured their quarter-final ticket on Monday night with a convincing 4–0 win over Mozambique, as Victor Osimhen scored twice to send the Super Eagles through. Senegal, Mali, Morocco, Cameroon, and Egypt had already booked their…

Antoine Semenyo is set to have a medical at Manchester City and his move is expected to be completed before Saturday. City have agreed to meet Semenyo’s £65m release clause, which must be activated by 10 January. The Bournemouth winger is due to have his medical after the Cherries’ game against Tottenham on Wednesday (19:30 GMT). Despite interest from five clubs including Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham, City are the only team to have made formal contact with Bournemouth. “I think it could be the last game,” said Cherries manager Andoni Iraola before his side hosts Spurs. “That is my personal opinion, but there is nothing agreed and nothing signed.…