Ghana will depart Nagoya for Seoul with a reduced 21-player roster after midfielder Francis Abu suffered a serious injury during the 2-0 loss to Japan in the Kirin Challenge Cup. Manager Otto Addo confirmed the squad adjustment as preparations continue for their upcoming match against South Korea.
The team plans to complete three training sessions in the South Korean capital before kickoff. The encounter represents another opportunity for the Black Stars to refine their approach ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will take place across Mexico, Canada and the United States.
Ghana secured qualification for the global tournament earlier this year and views the Asian tour as essential preparation despite the setback against the Japanese.
Ghana manager Otto Addo has identified several tactical deficiencies requiring immediate attention after his side fell 2-0 to Japan at the Toyota Stadium in the Kirin Challenge Cup. The German-born coach pointed to inadequate ball retention in attacking zones, insufficient aggression when competing for loose possessions, and poor timing in distribution as primary concerns exposed during the second period.
Addo stressed that his squad must improve their spatial awareness when facing high-pressure tactics and develop more threatening offensive movement. While acknowledging that injury absences and limited cohesion among his starting lineup hampered the performance, he called for unity and emphasized that his youthful roster possesses the...
Crystal Palace striker Eddie Nketiah has stated that Ghana Football Association officials have not contacted him about joining the Black Stars for their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign. The London-born forward, whose parents are from Ghana, remains eligible under FIFA rules to represent the West African nation despite his previous appearances for England at youth levels.
Nketiah told BBC Africa that his current priority centers on consistent club performances and winning silverware with Palace. He suggested that a strong form would naturally lead to clarity about his international future when the appropriate moment arrives.
The GFA has been pursuing several England-based players with Ghanaian heritage, including Chelsea defender Joshua...
Former Ghana international Augustine Ahinful has urged the Black Stars technical staff to approach prestigious friendly matches with greater seriousness as preparations continue for the 2026 World Cup. His remarks came after Ghana fell 2-0 to Japan at the Toyota Stadium in the 2025 Kirin Cup, with the home side scoring once in each half. Speaking on TV3, Ahinful emphasized that such encounters serve as essential opportunities for refinement ahead of major tournaments and require enhanced tactical planning and commitment.
Ahinful suggested the final score accurately represented Japan's dominance throughout the contest and warned that Ghana was lucky to escape with only a two-goal margin. He stressed that the team had received sufficient...
The British Basketball Federation has announced plans to enter liquidation after experiencing severe financial difficulties stemming from reduced revenue and unexpected costs. The governing body acknowledged it can no longer meet its financial obligations and has stopped conducting business operations.
The federation had granted a 15-year operating license to GBB League Ltd, led by American businessman Marshall Glickman, to manage a new professional competition with promised funding reaching 15 million pounds during the initial two years. Super League Basketball clubs rejected participation, claiming the selection process lacked fairness and legality. Legal expenses from the dispute reportedly contributed to the financial collapse...
Kojo Barnni captured his fourth Goldfields Damang Open Golf Tournament title after maintaining his lead through the final round at a venue competitors described as among the nation's most challenging layouts. The Tarkwa golfer collected 60,000 cedis while Lucky Ayisah earned 35,000 cedis for second position and Maxwell Owusu Bonsu shared third with Vincent Cofie for 34,000 cedis combined.
Emos Koblah won the senior category with 30,000 cedis ahead of E.K. Osei and Anthony Gbenyo. Senegalese player Oumy Diaye topped the professional women's field for 25,000 cedis, with South African M. Zethu taking 17,000 cedis and Ivorian Vivian Kouame claiming 13,000 cedis.
PGA President Hans De Beer thanked Goldfields Ghana and Engineers and...
The Bongo District has documented 57 leprosy infections over six years, with officials describing elevated stigma levels that force some patients into physical separation from their communities. District Neglected Tropical Diseases Focal Person Kpankpari Wononuo Bismark stated that social rejection drives delayed treatment seeking, allowing irreversible deformities to develop where nine-month interventions could otherwise succeed.
Climate conditions worsen health outcomes as dry seasons cause skin cracking that leads to infected sores, while limited water access hampers hygiene management. The Development Research and Advocacy Center has installed 10 water points and established training programs enabling affected individuals to...
The Greater Accra Regional Chapter of the Ghana Coalition of Non-governmental Organizations in Health will convene its fourth quarter general meeting at the 37 Army Officers' Mess Hall. Secretary Edna Mate-Kole announced that participants will review monitoring feedback and receive a presentation on clean cookstoves and nutrition.
The coalition functions as an umbrella organization coordinating registered health sector NGOs and community-based organizations throughout the country. Communication for Development and Advocacy Consult holds membership in the group, which advocates for quality healthcare access and influences policy decisions affecting medical services.
The Upper East Region documented 188 leprosy infections from early 2019 through late 2025, according to Disease Control Officer Eric Dakura at the regional health directorate. The condition affects skin and nerve tissue with an incubation period extending beyond two decades before visible symptoms emerge, often beginning with pale patches that lack sensation. Delayed diagnosis remains problematic because patients frequently seek care only after experiencing severe nerve damage and physical disabilities.
Dakura noted that males account for roughly 70 percent of infections, while age provides no protection against transmission. Treatment medication is provided without cost through government programs, though social rejection creates...
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