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The Ghanaian Times
Austria were given a scare by World Cup debutants Jordan on Tuesday before securing a 3-1 win rounded off by a penalty in added time from veteran forward Marko Arnautovic. …
Austria earn World Cup win against debutants JordanThe Ghanaian Times
… That success was supervised by Coach Otto Addo who unfortunately faced the sack after a series of unwanted outcomes in friendlies against Austria and Germany. …
2026 FIFA World Cup: Black Stars open campaign today …face Panama in Group L clashThe Ghanaian Times
… Tunisia won just one of their five games under Lamouchi, beating Haiti 1-0 in March, while losing 1-0 to Austria and being thrashed 5-0 by Belgium in a pair of World Cup warm-up matches this month. …
Tunisia replace Lamouchi with Renard after Sweden routJoy Online
Jordan are feeling pride not pressure ahead of their World Cup debut against Austria and will fight to prove their worth in what will be a new chapter in the country’s soccer history, captain Ehsan Haddad said on Monday. …
Jordan feeling pride not pressure over World Cup debutJoy Online
Senior security and peacebuilding officials from Ghana and Austria have called for increased investment in political advisory expertise across Africa, warning that the continent’s rapidly evolving security landscape demands a new generation of professionals capable of providing i …
Africa must strengthen political advisory capacity to meet emerging security challenges – KAIPTC, Austrian officials sayJoy Online
… Artan, the 2025 Confederation of African Football (Caf) men’s referee of the year, has since been invited to officiate the UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa in Salzburg, Austria, on 12 August. …
FIFA to pay Somali referee Artan full World Cup feeThe Ghanaian Times
… The game will be in Salzburg, Austria. “Football is made to connect people and UEFA wants to show its respect to Omar and his outstanding officiating skills,” UEFA president, Aleksander Čeferin, said in a statement. …
Sacked ref Artan to officiate UEFA Super Cup gameJoy Online
… But with controversy still raging over Artan’s exclusion, UEFA has now appointed him to take charge of the Super Cup, the annual pre-season clash between the Champions League and Europa League winners, in Salzburg, Austria. …
Barred World Cup referee Omar Artan to officiate UEFA Super Cup finalJoy Online
… The experienced midfielder remains one of Ghana’s most accomplished players, but his recent performances against Austria, Germany and Wales have raised concerns about his current physical condition. …
The dangerous myth that Panama are Ghana’s easiest opponent at the World CupJoy Online
… Older fans will be particularly looking forward to the group stage match versus Austria in an attempt to avenge the Shame of Gijon, when West Germany and Austria colluded to eliminate Algeria at the 1982 World Cup in Spain. …
Algeria World Cup 2026 team guideUS Open champion Alexander Zverev leads Germany against Croatia in Davis Cup qualifying this weekend, while runner-up Ben Shelton seeks to bounce back as the United States faces the Czech Republic. The winners will join hosts Italy in November's eight-team Finals.
17 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
US Open champion Alexander Zverev leads Germany against Croatia in Davis Cup qualifying this weekend, while runner-up Ben Shelton seeks to bounce back as the United States faces the Czech Republic. The winners will join hosts Italy in November's eight-team Finals.
17 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana defender Alidu Seidu has been included in Rennes' Europa League squad and returned to first-team training after a summer move failed to materialise. The 26-year-old is now registered for the club's Europa League campaign ahead of their opening fixture against Sturm Graz.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Narcotics Control Commission director-general Major-General Maxwell Obuba Mantey has called for stronger cross-border cooperation among African countries to tackle synthetic drugs, cocaine trafficking and transnational organised crime, arguing that no country can effectively combat drug trafficking alone and that countries must move beyond fragmented national responses to strengthen intelligence sharing and joint operations.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's delegation at the 33rd Meeting of Heads of National Drug Law Enforcement Agencies, Africa in Vienna called for stronger regional and international cooperation to combat drug trafficking and transnational organised crime. During the period under review, NACOC and partner security agencies made 217 arrests and 165 prosecutions, intercepting more than 8.5 tonnes of assorted narcotic drugs and 45.4 million tramadol tablets.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Zheng Qinwen won a set from 5-0 down for the second match in succession to beat former champion Iga Swiatek 7-5 6-3 and reach the US Open quarter-finals, extending her winning streak to seven matches.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Tottenham have signed winger Mykhailo Mudryk on loan until season-end and defender Tosin Adarabioyo on a permanent deal worth up to £12m from Chelsea on transfer deadline day. Spurs hold an option to make Mudryk's move permanent for £75m.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A European Broadcasting Union investigation found that a 532-member WhatsApp group called "Traders of Greater Europe" was used to launder hundreds of millions of euros in cash for organized crime and extremism, including funding to Islamic State militants in Syria. The chat, which contained over 82,000 messages between February and December 2022, used the hawala transfer system to arrange cross-border cash transfers with no paper trail.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester United have signed Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton for £70m (£65m initial plus £5m in add-ons). The 22-year-old has signed a five-year contract at Old Trafford with an option to extend for a further year.
26 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Manchester United have signed Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton for £70m (£65m initial plus £5m in add-ons), with Brighton retaining a sell-on clause. The 22-year-old has signed a five-year contract with an option to extend for a further year and joins fellow midfield arrivals Santos and Tielemans at Old Trafford.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The European Union says it is evolving its relationship with Ghana from a traditional donor-development model to one based on shared interests and mutual security responsibilities. The EU argues that Ghana's democratic stability and regional peace are important to European security, particularly as instability and violent extremism spread across the Sahel.
20 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
'Ego Reach We All,' a 105-minute drama written and directed by Amartei Armar and produced by Yemoh Ike, won the Pardo for Change and saw actor Idrissu Tontie Jr. receive Best Male Performance at Switzerland's Locarno Film Festival. Shot entirely in Ghana with a local cast and crew, the film is a feature adaptation of Armar's 2018 short film Vagabonds, which won at the Montreal World Film Festival.
17 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
From Tuesday, France has prohibited unsolicited telemarketing calls for businesses across all sectors, except where a contract exists or prior consent was given. The move has drawn praise from consumer advocates but criticism from business groups and officials in Morocco, where a government minister estimated the restrictions could lead to the loss of up to 50,000 jobs.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Ghana head coach Otto Addo has expressed his desire to return to coaching following his exit from the national team, saying he remains motivated and is open to working as either a head coach or assistant coach.
27 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghanaian forward Prince Owusu has completed a four-year move to Slovak top-flight side DAC 1904 from Azerbaijani club Gabala SC. The youngster came through the ranks of Nayan Soccer Academy in Ghana and earned call-ups to Ghana's U19 and U20 national teams.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Austria has opened a police station in the house where Adolf Hitler was born in Braunau am Inn, a move intended to prevent the site from becoming a destination for neo-Nazi pilgrimage. Interior Minister Gerhard Karner said the building would now represent "democracy, rule of law, security, freedom and human dignity."
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott has rejected a new contract offer, with several Premier League clubs including Arsenal, Manchester United, Tottenham, Manchester City and Chelsea monitoring his situation. Bournemouth say Scott remains not for sale despite the England Under-21 international's two years remaining on his current deal.
22 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Bournemouth have rejected a £64m offer from Chelsea for midfielder Alex Scott and told the Blues no further approaches would be welcomed, insisting they intend to keep the 22-year-old star player despite his rejection of a new contract offer.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Austria's Tyrol region has imposed restrictions on truck traffic across the Brenner Pass—Europe's busiest Alpine freight corridor, used by more than 2.4 million heavy goods vehicles yearly—to reduce congestion, noise and air pollution, but Italy and transport operators argue the measures delay deliveries and disrupt trade. The dispute is before the Court of Justice of the European Union.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Austria's Tyrol region has introduced traffic restrictions to reduce pollution from the Brenner Pass, Europe's busiest Alpine freight corridor used by over 2.4 million heavy goods vehicles annually. Italy and business groups argue the measures delay deliveries and disrupt cross-border trade, while Austria says they are necessary to protect residents' health; the dispute is before the Court of Justice of the European Union.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Enrique Macaya Marquez, an Argentine broadcaster aged 91, is covering his 18th consecutive World Cup after beginning his career at the 1958 tournament in Sweden. Over nearly seven decades, he has reported on Pele, Diego Maradona, Lionel Messi and many other players while witnessing football transform through technological and structural changes.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's National Film Authority Deputy Executive Secretary James Gardiner has assured filmmakers that authorities are working on tougher measures to curb illegal broadcast of movies by television stations, following complaints from Nollywood producer Uchenna Mbunabo about Ghanaian stations downloading films from YouTube and airing them without permission or compensation.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The European Union imposed sanctions on Russian military officers, hackers, and private companies for a years-long cyber-espionage campaign against the bloc, with attacks documented in at least nine countries including France, Germany, and Poland. Germany summoned the Russian ambassador in response, calling the attacks "unacceptable."
14 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
An opinion piece calls for society to honour and support elderly citizens who sacrificed for families and communities, warning against abandonment and loneliness in old age and urging families and communities to ensure the aged receive necessary care, companionship, and dignity.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Argentina recovered from 2-0 down to defeat Egypt 3-2 and advance to the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals. Cristian Romero, Lionel Messi, and Enzo Fernandez scored the comeback goals, with Fernandez's injury-time header sealing the win.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Project Manager of the HAWA programme has called for stronger climate-responsive humanitarian systems and deeper regional collaboration in West Africa, warning that extreme weather events are becoming the "new normal." The programme, running for over a decade and now in its fifth phase, is jointly implemented by KAIPTC, CARE Austria, CARE International in Ghana, and the Austrian Centre for Peace.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre has opened the HAWA Core Course 2026 in Accra, bringing together participants from across West Africa to strengthen humanitarian preparedness and peacebuilding. Senior officials called for stronger regional cooperation, inclusive partnerships, and adaptive humanitarian strategies to address the region's escalating security and humanitarian challenges.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
An Austrian court found a former Syrian intelligence chief in Raqqa and a former police chief guilty of torture and sexual abuse of opponents of Bashar al-Assad. Both men were sentenced to eight years in prison.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Carlos Queiroz's departure as Black Stars head coach after a three-month tenure exposes cyclical administrative instability within the Ghana national football team, reflecting deeper tensions between short-term crisis management and the need for long-term coherent strategy in the federation.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Portugal and Spain meet in the World Cup 2026 last 16 at AT&T Stadium on Monday. Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1 in their opening knockout game to reach this stage for the first time in 60 years, while Spain won 3-0 against Austria and remain unbeaten with no goals conceded.
6 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye scored as Switzerland beat Algeria to secure their first World Cup knockout stage win since 1938, advancing to the last 16.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →