Author: newsfilegh

Ghanaian football icon and former Hearts of Oak coach, Mohammed Polo, has delivered a sharp critique of the club’s recent coaching decisions following the reassignment of Aboubakar Ouattara as Special Advisor to the Board. Speaking in an interview with Connect 97.1FM, Polo—who led the Phobians during the 2013/14 Ghana Premier League season—claimed the club’s decline began after his exit, pointing to ongoing challenges with form and consistency. “Hearts of Oak have been struggling since I left as head coach. The club has been flirting with relegation in recent years,” Polo said. “Ouattara wasn’t able to develop or elevate the performance…

Thomas Partey to leave Arsenal as free agent Black Stars deputy captain and Arsenal star Thomas Partey is set to leave the North London based club as a free agent following the expiration of his contract at the end of June. Partey’s contract with the Gunners runs out on June 30, having joined the side in 2020 from Atletico Madrid on a five-year deal. The two parties have reportedly failed to reach an agreement over a contract extension with the Ghanaian now more out than in at the London Club. Despite Partey’s injury-plagued past seasons, he had a standout campaign last term,…

Head coach of the Black Queens, Kim Lars Bjorkegren, has admitted his side is not among the ‘favourites’ for the delayed 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) but could pull a surprise at the tournament. The Black Queens are yet to win the WAFCON trophy despite being at multiple editions of the continental showpiece. They have, however, reached the final of the tournament on three occasions in 1998, 2002, and 2006. Ghana will be playing at their 13th WAFCON tournament next month, but Bjorkegren doesn’t believe his side is among the favourites to win the title. “Ghana hasn’t won…

Ghana Premier League giants, Asante Kotoko have set their sights on reclaiming domestic glory and making a meaningful impact in Africa, following what the club describes as a deliberate and strategic recruitment process. Speaking on Akoma 87.9 FM, the club’s Communications Director, Sarfo Duku, revealed that Kotoko have taken their time to scout and sign some of the best talents in Ghana, with plans to blend them with select foreign additions ahead of the new season. “We’ve taken our time to sign the best players from the country and will be combining them with some foreign ones,” Duku stated. He emphasized that…

The United States Embassy in Ghana is stepping up its visa vetting processes following extensive revised guidelines by the Trump administration, particularly for students, while addressing persistent concerns about application success rates, visa fixers, and social media scrutiny. Mr. Elliot Fertik, the Consul General at the US Embassy in Ghana, provided crucial insights on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show today, Monday, June 23, outlining new policies and clarifying long-standing procedures for Ghanaian visa applicants that could boost application success. Data from 2024 indicates a nearly 60% success rate, with over $6.6 million in fees from unsuccessful applicants. While the US…

The Member of Parliament for Okaikwei Central, Patrick Yaw Boamah, has urged the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to pause plans for selecting a flagbearer until it has addressed the deep-rooted issues affecting the party. According to him, efforts should be focused on internal reform and restoring credibility before considering who should lead the party into the next general election. Speaking on Channel One TV on Monday, June 23, Mr Boamah criticised the current rush toward flagbearer campaigns, describing it as misguided in light of the NPP’s poor performance in the 2024 polls. He argued that the party needed a serious…

The Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has declared that the purpose of celebrating the birthday of the party’s Founder, Flt. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings, was to learn from his principles such as probity and accountability, punctuality, positive defiance, his belief in democracy and the need for a regular lifestyle audit. Chairman Nketia said such a commemorative event was an opportunity to also to redefine our values as a nation. “There is no country that has developed without national values. Today, for us in NDC we have something to talk about. But if you ask the…

The Executive Director of the J.J. Rawlings Foundation, Yaa Asantewaa Agyeman-Rawlings, has described the move by her late father, Flt. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings, to establish the W.E.B. Du Bois Memorial Centre for Pan-African Culture in 1985 as a visionary step aimed at promoting Pan-African ideals, fostering unity, and celebrating African heritage. She said the decision to intervene in the fate of W.E.B. Du Bois’ home was, as President Rawlings stated, “a duty to history”, viewing it as a responsibility to the memory and stories of the struggles of our heroes. Ms. Agyeman-Rawlings made the remarks while delivering the keynote…

(Series 1) The Crypto Awakening in AfricaA quiet revolution is reshaping Africa’s financial future. From the trading centers of Accra to the innovation hubs of Nairobi and the tech-savvy circles of Lagos, digital currencies—commonly known as cryptocurrencies—are becoming more than just a trend. They’re transforming how individuals save, spend, invest, and connect across borders. But what exactly is cryptocurrency? At its core, cryptocurrency is a digital form of money that exists entirely online. It operates on blockchain technology—a secure, decentralized system that records transactions transparently and permanently. Unlike traditional currencies controlled by central banks, cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and…

Once hailed as pillars of national development, Ghana’s State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) are now bleeding red, turning from potential profit powerhouses into massive drains on the national purse. A recent deep dive into their financials reveals a shocking decline, with major players like Cocobod, Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL), and Ghana Airport Company Limited (GACL) reporting staggering losses between 2016 and 2021. These entities, initially set up to drive economic growth, provide essential services, and rake in revenue for the state, have instead become synonymous with financial distress, raising serious questions about their management and future.…