The governing National Democratic Congress’ (NDC), Zongo Coordinator in the Awutu Senya West Constituency of the Central Region, has told Citi News he has defected to the camp of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP). Alhaji Issah Haruna said he has been neglected by the NDC and the Member of …

An economist with the University of Ghana Business School has played down an IMF report hailing Ghana’s economy. Professor Godfred Bokpin insists government’s own macro-economic indicators do not show a booming economy and has cautioned government against celebrating a “jobless growth” in the economy. His comments are in reaction to …

Maria Sharapova has been handed a two-year ban from tennis after she tested positive for meldonium at the Australian Open in January. The ban has been backdated to January 26 – the day the Russian failed her drugs test in Melbourne – meaning it will end on January 25, 2018. …

Manchester United have completed the signing of Villarreal defender Eric Bailly, subject to a work permit. The 22-year-old Ivory Coast international joins for about £30m on a four-year deal. Bailly said: “It is a dream come true to be joining Manchester United. To play football at the highest level is …

Ghana and Crystal Palace forward Kwesi Appiah is working hard to be fit for the 2016/2017 English Premier League season after taking to the gym to work out. The striker suffered a cruciate ligament injury in training with the Black Stars back in June 2015 ahead of Ghana’s 7-1 hammering …

The global stars who flew into the country to honour an invitation from Stephen Appiah to use football as the vehicle to promote peace and unity among Ghanaians ahead of this year’s general elections has arrived in Kumasi. Th players left Accra for Kumasi on Wednesday morning to play Ghana …

Pink FM has taken a major step that will lead to the station’s widening up of its listenership base by rolling back its entertainment talk show program. The program dubbed 2DEGREES which was aired Saturdays between 7 and 9pm bounced back on the airwaves with its regular host Kwame Okyere …

It could be a busier summer than expected for Real Madrid, who may have to undertake two years worth of recruitment in one go ahead of a possible FIFA transfer ban. Despite being arguably the world’s biggest club, Los Blancos may not escape the wrath of football’s governing body having …

The Ghana Football Association (GFA), has paid tribute to Stephen Keshi following the death of the former Nigeria player and coach. The Ghana FA President Kwesi Nyantakyi sent a message of condolence to the Nigeria Football Federation and its President, Mr Amaju Pinnick. “Stephen Keshi was a great man and …

Asante Kotoko have confirmed they will face sworn-rivals Hearts of Oak on 01 July in the President Cup. The match is being organized by the Ghana League Clubs Association as part of celebrations to mark this year’s Republic Day. General Manager Opoku Nti told Asantekotokosc.com: “The match is going to …