Ghana's highest court delivered a significant win for retired soccer star Asamoah Gyan by voiding bank account seizure orders worth 1 million cedis issued by a lower tribunal. Five justices ruled unanimously that garnishee actions targeting the former national team captain violated proper legal procedures and must be reversed.
Seven financial institutions had been instructed to freeze assets and explain why holdings should not satisfy a debt to journalist Anthony Osarfo. That directive came after a November 2024 ruling despite pending appeals at higher levels. Attorney Bobby Banson argued the enforcement attempt ignored fairness requirements, and Supreme Court justices agreed to suspend collection efforts pending appellate review.
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Ghana's sports minister credited two senior presidential aides with helping the national soccer teams reach major international tournaments after years of disappointment.
Kofi Adams singled out Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations Stan Dogbe and Chief of Staff Julius Debrah during a television appearance, saying their behind-the-scenes work enabled recent qualifying victories. The men's Black Stars secured a berth at the 2026 World Cup after missing the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in more than 20 years. Coach Otto Addo led the squad to first place in Group I with 25 points, earning qualification for the tournament across the United States, Canada and Mexico. The women's Black Queens eliminated Egypt by a 7-0 combined...
Ghana will stop booking private accommodations for its athletic squads and instead construct dedicated training complexes, Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams said. The Black Stars and Black Queens have traditionally stayed at commercial lodging before competitions, while other squads used the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram.
Adams told Woezor TV that Borteyman, which served as a venue during the 2023 African Games, will be upgraded with lodging and practice grounds for national squads. Winneba Sports College will undergo extensive improvements to reach contemporary standards. The minister said President Mahama's plan includes transforming Borteyman into a quality facility comparable to a three-star establishment...
Argentina will bring its World Cup championship squad to Angola for a November 14 exhibition at Estadio 11 de Novembro as the African nation marks half a century since gaining independence. The Angolan Football Federation announced on Thursday that securing the match required approximately 9.2 million euros, triggering criticism from citizens amid nationwide economic difficulties in the petroleum-dependent country.
Officials described the event as historic and pledged an exceptional experience for supporters in Luanda. Captain Lionel Messi is expected to lead the defending world champions when they arrive, with Argentine authorities confirming this as their sole November appearance after abandoning plans for a second friendly against...
Hearts of Oak manager Mas-Ud Didi Dramani identified finishing as his primary concern before his club visits Basake Holy Stars for their eighth league match on Sunday at AAK II Park. The kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. GMT.
Dramani told reporters his squad must become more reliable at generating scoring opportunities and making better choices when games reach critical moments. The coach said his players have struggled to capitalize on their chances despite opening the season with reasonable results. He emphasized that Hearts will stick to their established playing style while acknowledging the opponent's capacity to compete hard. The team plans to strengthen their ability to produce dangerous attacks and finish more efficiently...
Ghana's women's national team coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren acknowledged the massive gap his squad faces when they meet European champions England in a December exhibition at St. Mary's Stadium. The Swedish manager emphasized that while his Black Queens continue improving, they remain far below the Lionesses' standard heading into the high-profile encounter.
Bjorkegren told reporters his players won't treat the occasion like a sightseeing trip despite knowing the difficulty ahead. He described even securing a tie as an excellent result, though he hopes Ghana can stay competitive throughout the 90 minutes. The coach views the fixture as critical preparation rather than focusing on the final score, using it to measure where his team stands...
Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens embraces the scrutiny that accompanies one of football's most demanding positions, dismissing concerns about the intense expectations at Old Trafford. The 23-year-old Belgian arrived from Royal Antwerp for 18.1 million pounds after just one full campaign at the senior level, yet he insists the magnitude of playing for such a prominent club excites rather than intimidates him.
Supporters gave Lammens a standing ovation during his debut against Sunderland on October 4 simply for making his first catch, reflecting the fanbase's frustration with previous options Andre Onana and Altay Bayindir. That match produced the club's initial clean sheet of the campaign and sparked chants comparing him to...
Zimbabwe's first lady has called on parents to physically discipline their children, arguing that prohibitions against corporal punishment have contributed to rising teenage pregnancies, substance abuse and juvenile crime.
Auxillia Mnangagwa made the remarks on Monday during her cultural program at Mawungwa Secondary School in Gutu South, where she addressed hundreds of women and students. She recommended striking children on their legs to minimize injury risks. The first lady criticized what she described as excessive protections for minors, contrasting current conditions with her own upbringing when physical discipline produced better behavior. She warned that young people may falsely accuse parents of serious offenses if punished...
A student nurse at Silveira Mission Hospital has fled while authorities detained his accomplice for defrauding a widow out of $1,700 through false promises of enrollment slots for her two daughters at the nursing program.
Police arrested Thomas Wasosa, 36, who now awaits trial in custody. Tapiwa Marongere, a dropout from the nursing school who falsely presented himself as the hospital's medical superintendent, remains at large. Wellington Mutisi, a political commissar for the ruling party, allegedly impersonated a cabinet official and directed the applicants to visit a provincial minister's office. Liliosa Jakaza of Bikita met Wasosa at the hospital in August 2024 while seeking admission information for her daughters, ages 18 and 21...
