Nigeria's newest political party just made a major move across West Africa. The African Democratic Congress opened its first international office right here in Accra, Ghana. Two former presidential candidates, Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, lead this fresh political movement. They both ran against current President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the last election cycle. The party wants to shake up Nigerian politics from the ground up.
Dr Oscar Ugoh cut the ribbon on the new Ghana branch office. This lawyer and security expert has worked as a businessman for nearly three decades across Ghana. He publishes Business Week newspaper and Corporate Guardian magazine, which has covered business and politics since 2001. Ugoh recently left his role as...
Dennis Miracles Aboagye has upset many people with his latest comments about Ghana's new economic plan. The former vice president's aide works for the New Patriotic Party and spoke against the National Democratic Congress on Thursday. He told JoyNews that President John Dramani Mahama's 24-hour economy promise will let down citizens across the country. Aboagye claims the opposition party misled voters during campaign season. He believes rural areas cannot benefit from this policy like urban centers can.
The political adviser used his home village as proof of his argument. He explained that farmers there grow cocoa and work during daylight hours before moving their crops to industrial areas. Aboagye warned people living far from cities...
Police charged former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey with serious criminal offenses. The 32-year-old Ghana international faces five rape charges and one sexual assault charge. The alleged crimes happened between 2021 and 2022 according to Metropolitan Police. Three different women made complaints against the footballer. His Arsenal contract expired on Monday after four years with the London club.
Detectives began investigating Partey after receiving the first rape report in February 2022. The charges involve two rape counts against one woman and three rape counts against another woman. A third woman made the sexual assault complaint. Police continue supporting all three women who came forward. Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy...
Spain star Nico Williams shocked the football world when he committed his future to Athletic Bilbao until 2035. The 22-year-old winger turned down advances from Barcelona and Bayern Munich to sign a massive 10-year deal. His release clause jumped 50 percent from the previous 62 million euros. Williams said his heart made the decision for him because Bilbao feels like home. The Spanish international wants to stay with his people and his family club.
Williams has spent his entire career at Bilbao after coming through their youth academy. The talented forward made his first team debut at just 18 years old back in April 2021. He has netted 31 goals across 167 matches for the Basque club. His older brother Inaki also plays for Athletic...
African football bosses just made women players much richer. The Confederation of African Football doubled the top prize for their biggest female tournament. Champions will take home one million dollars when the Morocco competition ends. That amount represents twice what winners received during the previous event. The total money pot grew by almost half to reach 3.475 million dollars.
CAF President Patrice Motsepe wants African women's soccer to keep growing stronger. He believes the extra cash will help female athletes earn better wages. Coaches and other staff members should also see their paychecks improve. The organization remains committed to developing the women's game across the continent. More investment means better...
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah struggled to find words after learning about teammate Diogo Jota's tragic death. The Egyptian forward admitted he felt scared about returning to the club without his friend there. Salah called the loss extremely hard to accept and said teammates usually leave but never like this. The striker shared his sympathy for Jota's family during this terrible time. He promised that both Jota and his brother Andre would always be remembered.
Jota died alongside his younger brother Andre Silva during a car accident on Thursday morning. The crash happened around half past midnight according to Spanish police reports. The Portuguese forward was driving back to Liverpool for pre-season training instead of flying. Doctors...
Asante Kotoko grabbed another player for their squad before the new season starts. Joseph Amoah signed his name on a four-year contract with the Porcupine Warriors. The left-back defender came from Legon Cities where he played more than 50 matches. Team officials made him their seventh new player during this transfer period. Kotoko already brought six other footballers to strengthen their roster.
Amoah moved to Legon Cities from smaller club Benab FC last season. The defender became a key player for his former team right away. He scored four goals and helped teammates score eight more times during 24 games. Several clubs wanted to sign the talented player recently. Hearts of Oak showed strong interest but failed to complete the...
Hearts of Oak coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani cannot stop talking about his new workplace. The football manager took charge of the team last month and already feels amazed at what he sees. Dramani spoke with Sporty FM reporters on Thursday and shared his excitement about the club setup. He specifically mentioned the fantastic astroturf field that ranks among Ghana's best surfaces. The new coach credits board chairman Togbe Afede XIV for creating such impressive training conditions.
The Phobians have spent millions on their infrastructure during the past ten years. Togbe Afede XIV has led major improvements that transformed the club's facilities completely. The crown jewel remains the Pobiman Sports Complex which attracts praise from football...
Hearts of Oak coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani prepares for battle against his former team Asante Kotoko this Sunday. The football boss expects a hard fight when the two giant clubs meet at Accra Sports Stadium. Dramani knows his old team has strong players and a winning history that demands respect. He believes the President's Cup match will showcase the best of Ghana football. The former Black Stars assistant coach sees this as a special day for the sport.
Sunday's clash brings together the nation's two most successful football clubs. Dramani recently took over as Hearts of Oak head coach after signing a two-year contract last month. He told Sporty FM that Kotoko maintains a proud tradition that cannot be ignored. The coach admits his...
