Soccer enthusiasts gathered at the Sora Sky Bar inside the Oak Plaza Suites in Kumasi on Saturday, June 27, 2026, as Luv FM hosted a memorable final group L fixture between the Black Stars of Ghana & Croatia. …
… The programme, which airs live from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on JoyNews, Joy FM 99.7 FM and Luv FM 99.5 FM, will bring together a panel of experts to dissect recent developments dominating public discourse. …
… The programme, which aired live from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on JoyNews, Joy FM 99.7 FM and Luv FM 99.5 FM, brought together a panel of experts to dissect recent developments dominating public discourse. …
Hundreds of soccer lovers gathered at the SG Mall in Kumasi on Saturday, May 30, 2026, as Luv FM and Nhyira FM hosted a memorable UEFA Champions League final viewing event dubbed “Rep Your Jersey.” The event brought together supporters of various football clubs donned in their re …
… Representing the Multimedia Group’s Kumasi Business Unit – Luv FM and Nhyira FM – were General Manager, Jimmy Aglah; News Editor, Kofi Adu Domfeh; Programmes Managers Benjamin Ocran and Franklin Wireko Brobbey (DJ Apuzo); Kuro Yi Mu Nsem producer, Bernard Kusi Appiah; and Agya Ma …
… Clinton Yeboah is a broadcaster, writer, and multimedia journalist with over four years of experience at Ghana’s largest media network, spanning Joy News TV, Adom TV, Joy FM, and Luv FM. …
… The BBC are running a whole documentary on it this week,” Herbert told Luv FM. After two decades, questions around investigations, justice, and reforms in stadium safety remain central to discussions. …
… Herbet Mensah, speaking to Luv FM, acknowledged the pedigree of Carlos Queiroz, describing him as “a very accomplished coach” despite his less impressive record at the World Cup. …
… Speaking to Luv FM, the President of Rugby Africa stressed that those in charge of the team are ultimately public servants who must answer to the people. …
Football analyst Kojo Addae Mensah has suggested that Ghana should consider withdrawing from the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, citing concerns over the tight timeline for appointing a new head coach following Carlos Queiroz's departure, with Ghana's next match against Somalia set for November 11.
Football analyst Kojo Addae Mensah has suggested that Ghana should consider withdrawing from the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, citing concerns over the tight timeline for appointing a new head coach following Carlos Queiroz's departure, with Ghana's next match against Somalia set for November 11.
Kojo Addae Mensah says he anticipated Eric Tinkler's departure from Asante Kotoko after two months, attributing it to cultural shock from differences in football infrastructure and playing surfaces between South Africa and Ghana.
Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah has reiterated that Ghana football has "collapsed under Kurt Okraku's administration," citing poor performance at youth levels and in the domestic league, and warning that the government may intervene if the situation is not salvaged. This comes after a public dispute between the MP and GFA President Okraku over the state of the sport and the FA's governance.
The U.S. Embassy in Ghana used football to strengthen bilateral relations through its Sports Envoy programme, training nearly 300 female student-athletes and 50 coaches in leadership and sporting development across Tamale, Kumasi and Accra. The initiative featured former U.S. professional athletes including Women's National Team player Amy Griffin and MLS defender Kofi Sarkodie.
The Motor Traffic and Transport Department says implementation of new road traffic regulations is expected to significantly reduce road crashes beyond Ghana's annual 5% reduction target, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals that seek a 50% reduction in crashes from the 2021 baseline.
The Ghana Football Association's Communications Director said the FA will not conflict with President Mahama over his concerns about Ghana football, including refereeing and match-fixing issues. The GFA said it is committed to strengthening the refereeing system and making improvements to ensure the sport's integrity.
The Ghana Football Association's Director of Communication, Henry Asante Twum, responded to President John Mahama's criticism of poor refereeing and match-fixing in Ghanaian football by stating that no football association in the world can completely eradicate match-fixing on its own, though he acknowledged the President's interest in developing the sport.
The final quarter-final contests of the Luv FM Kel-Charcoal Toothpaste High School debate saw four schools compete, with OKESS and SAHUS securing spots in the semifinals. The quarter-final debates included a contest between Kumasi High School and OKESS on the motion "Churches in Ghana should be registered as business enterprise."
Ghanaian actress Nana Ama McBrown has called on Asante Kotoko management to directly involve prominent personalities in the Ashanti Region in the club's fan mobilisation efforts, saying the club has not sufficiently engaged her despite her role as brand ambassador for Hisense Ghana, a club partner.
Ghana's National Sports Authority Director General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah acknowledged that sporting authorities failed to adequately support athletes at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, where the nation won two medals. He cited logistical shortfalls including boxers sharing equipment and called for better engagement with athletes and coaches rather than imposing decisions on them.
Republic Bank has partnered with Multimedia Group to expand the JoyNews Habitat Fair across Ghana, aiming to provide prospective homeowners with improved access to finance and housing resources. The fair will extend to Accra, Kumasi and Ho, addressing affordability challenges identified as a key barrier to homeownership in the country.
Republic Bank Ghana and the Multimedia Group Limited have formalised a three-year partnership in which Republic Bank becomes title sponsor of the JoyNews Habitat Fair, a housing and property-focused initiative that will be held in Accra, Kumasi and Ho this year.
Former Communications Director Sarfo Duku has warned that Asante Kotoko's Board of Directors may reconsider their positions without stronger financial backing from supporters, citing the enormous financial demands of running the club and personal pressure on board members.
Nations FC, Ghana's FA Cup winners, will face Mali's FC Diarra in the preliminary round of the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup, with the first leg in Bamako in September. CEO Kennedy Boakye Ansah expressed confidence despite the club's relegation from the Ghana Premier League last season.
The four-hour JoyNews current affairs programme Newsfile airs Saturday, August 8, 2026, examining Ghana's democratic space and political accountability under the theme "Democracy under siege: NPP politics?"; also covering police bribery, lessons from the August 2025 helicopter crash that killed eight, and financial challenges in the energy sector.
Joy Online's flagship current affairs programme Newsfile will air a four-hour edition on Saturday, August 8, 2026, examining Ghana's democratic space and political accountability, corruption and bribery in state institutions, lessons from the August 2025 helicopter crash that killed eight people, and energy sector financial challenges.
Twenty Senior High Schools in the Ashanti Region will compete in the eighth edition of the LUV FM High School Debate, beginning Monday, August 10, 2026, after more than 100 schools participated in preliminary contests across the region.
Former Asante Kotoko Communications Director Sarfo Duku believes Eric Tinkler can guide the Porcupine Warriors to the Ghana Premier League title if players change their attitude and commitment, though he acknowledges the new coach faces a difficult task due to timing and injuries.
Former Asante Kotoko Communications Director Sarfo Duku has defended the club's appointment of South African coach Eric Tinkler, saying expatriate coaches are better positioned to enforce discipline and manage player attitudes than local counterparts due to familiarity issues that can undermine local coaches' authority.
Former Asante Kotoko Communications Director Sarfo Duku has commended the club's board for terminating the contracts of striker Kwame Poku, winger Elvis Kyei Baffour, left-back Francis Acquah, and goalkeeper Benjamin Twum, saying the previous administration lacked the courage to make similar disciplinary decisions.
Football administrator Eric Alagidede has opposed FIFA's proposal to sell stakes in World Cup competitions to private investors through a new commercial subsidiary, arguing that excessive commercialization could make the sport unaffordable for ordinary fans and that funds may not be used as intended.
Football administrator Eric Alagidede has urged the Ghana Football Association to reject FIFA's plans to sell stakes in World Cup competitions to private investors, warning that the proposal could lead to over-commercialisation of football and make it expensive for fans to watch.
Garden City Aquatics held its inaugural inter-schools swimming championship on Saturday, 25 July 2026, at KNUST, bringing together 65 events for swimmers from 11 schools in Kumasi across basic, junior high, and senior high levels. The non-profit organization aims to develop talent and confidence through professionally organised competition.
Football analyst Kojo Addae-Mensah contends that Ignatius Osei-Fosu would have been a better choice than South African Eric Tinkler for Asante Kotoko's head coach position, arguing that most available local coaches have previously worked for the club and that Osei-Fosu, currently an assistant with Sudan's national team, would have been a fresh alternative.
Football analyst Kojo Addae-Mensah says coach Carlos Queiroz exceeded expectations at the World Cup by guiding Ghana to the knockout round and drawing with England, but warns that his defensive tactical philosophy will not change and Ghanaians should accept formations like 5-4-1 if they want to retain him.
NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako has been convicted and sentenced to 20 years in prison for illegal mining. Environmental activist Awula Serwah welcomed the conviction as a milestone in Ghana's fight against illegal mining and called on authorities to expand investigations and prosecute other influential figures involved in environmental destruction.
The 69th Miss Ghana pageant contestants received mentorship from Fidelity Bank Ghana on financial literacy, personal empowerment, and environmental sustainability. The engagement, held under the theme "Empowering Women, Enduring Legacy," aims to prepare contestants to become effective ambassadors, entrepreneurs, and leaders in their communities.
Ghana's Newsfile programme will air Saturday with a panel of lawyers and experts discussing the GH¢50 million bail case involving Dennis Miracles Aboagye and EOCO, Parliament's passage of the Tribunals Bill 2026, environmental governance issues including Achimota Forest and illegal mining, and the Bank of Ghana saga.
Contestants of the Miss Ghana 2026 pageant joined the National Clean-Up Exercise on Saturday, cleaning gutters, streets and public spaces in East Legon, Bawaleshi and Shiashi in support of President Mahama's sanitation initiative. The exercise was part of the Miss Ghana Foundation's "Beauty with a Purpose" programme to promote environmental sanitation and civic responsibility.
A Chief Inspector of the Ghana Police Service in Ashanti is under investigation for allegedly renting unauthorised structures to commercial sex workers at Asafo BB in Kumasi. The discovery emerged during a Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly demolition operation that was halted when squatters assaulted the task force, damaging vehicles and injuring three officers.