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  1. August 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … Areas expected to be affected include the eastern part of Accra, Ashaiman, Tema, Spintex, Sakumono, Nungua, Teshie, Prampram, Kpone, Dawhenya, Afienya, Appolonia, Kpong, Akuse, Somanya, Atimpoku and surrounding communities. …

    GWL to shut down Kpong plant for 3-day maintenance, parts of Greater Accra to face water interruptions
  3. Joy Online

    … Mr Martey said the company has been compelled to ration water among several communities, leading to reduced supply in some areas. “We have to find ways to supply Teshie, Nungua, Ashaiman, Gbetsile, Zenu, Kpone, Prampram, Katamanso and surrounding communities. …

    GWCL explains cause of water shortage in parts of Accra
  4. July 2026
  5. Daily Guide

    The Ghana Football Association has confirmed the group-stage draw for the 2026 Elite U-17 Girls Colts Championship, with the tournament set to take place from July 30 to August 4 at the GFA Technical Centre in Prampram. …

    Group Stage Confirmed For 2026 Elite U-17 Girls Colts Championship
  6. Daily Guide

    Participants in a group picture The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has successfully concluded the six-day FIFA Member Association (MA) Elite Refereeing Course at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram, Accra, reinforcing efforts to improve the standard of officiat …

    GFA Concludes FIFA Elite Refereeing Course To Boost Officiating Standards
  7. Daily Guide

    Participants in a group picture The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has successfully concluded the six-day FIFA Member Association (MA) Elite Refereeing Course at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram, Accra, reinforcing efforts to improve the standard of officiat …

    GFA Concludes FIFA Elite Refereeing Course To Boost Officiating Standards
  8. Daily Guide

    The Ghana Football Association (GFA) will organise the 2026 Elite U-17 Girls Colts Championship from July 30 to August 4 at the GFA Technical Centre in Prampram as part of efforts to strengthen women’s football at the grassroots level. …

    GFA To Host 2026 Elite U-17 Girls Colts Championship In Prampram
  9. June 2026
  10. Joy Online

    … This is the kind of selflessness the world needs.” The first tranche of Hodges’ contribution will go to Victoria Nanor, a single mother of three who lives in a kiosk in Prampram and survives by collecting and selling plastic waste. …

    Tera Carissa Hodges extends support to Smile4mation’s Single Mothers Project in Ghana
  11. Daily Guide

    … The programme, held at the GFA Technical Centre in Prampram, brought together six active players and 13 retired footballers as part of the Association’s broader strategy to create sustainable career pathways for women within the sport. …

    GFA Women’s Football Devt Drive Produces 19 New Coaching Prospects
  12. May 2026
  13. Joy Online

    … He cited a recent fire outbreak in Prampram during which six fire tenders were deployed to the scene. …

    Ageing fire tenders, lack of hydrants threaten emergency response in Tema Region
  14. The Ghanaian Times

    … The Black Maidens has already begun preparations at the GFA Technical Centre in Prampram ahead of the two-legged encounter. …

    Black Maidens to face Liberia Saturday
Business

ECG Tema Region replaces 14 faulty transformers

The News

The Electricity Company of Ghana's Tema Region replaced 14 faulty transformers (100kVA to 200kVA) between 28 October and 1 November 2026 across six districts—Krobo, Ada, Prampram, Afienya, Tema North, and Nungua—to restore electricity supply affected by technical faults and illegal connections.

2 November 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 2 November

  1. ECG Tema Region replaces 14 faulty transformers

    The Electricity Company of Ghana's Tema Region replaced 14 faulty transformers (100kVA to 200kVA) between 28 October and 1 November 2026 across six districts—Krobo, Ada, Prampram, Afienya, Tema North, and Nungua—to restore electricity supply affected by technical faults and illegal connections.

    2 November 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. FIFA to build two astro turf pitches at Ghanaman Soccer Centre

    The Ghana Football Association has secured FIFA's commitment to construct two world-class astro turf pitches at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram following a meeting between GFA President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku and the FIFA Development Committee in Rabat, Morocco. One pitch will include high-level floodlighting for night training and matches, while the other will have no floodlights; once complete, the centre will have four astro turf pitches alongside two natural grass pitches nearing completion.

    2 November 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 27 October

  1. Asamoah Gyan emerges as GFA presidency contender

    Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has emerged as a possible contender for the Ghana Football Association presidency ahead of next year's elections, with speculation growing over the future leadership following reports that incumbent Kurt Okraku may not seek a third term. The development follows a controversial amendment to GFA statutes that raised the presidential term limit from two to three four-year terms, and comes after Ghana's poor start to 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying and their absence from the 2025 tournament.

    27 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 13 October

  1. Greater Accra win U17 Colts title on penalties

    Greater Accra Region claimed the 2026 KGL Foundation Inter-Regional U17 Colts Championship title by defeating Western Region 5-4 on penalties after a goalless draw in Sunday's final at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram. Desmond Asare was named Most Valuable Player of the final.

    13 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 12 October

  1. Ghana invites 32 players for Libya U-23 Africa Cup qualifier

    Ghana's Black Meteors have invited 32 players to camp starting October 12 ahead of their two-legged CAF U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying tie against Libya in the November 9–17 international window. The squad will be trimmed before the matches, with Ghana needing to win on aggregate to advance to the final qualifying round.

    12 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 7 October

  1. Ghana Water Limited addresses Tema and Ashaiman supply gaps

    Ghana Water Limited says it is working to address persistent water supply challenges in Tema and Ashaiman and other parts of Greater Accra, monitoring the distribution system and troubleshooting problems to manage available volumes more effectively.

    7 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 6 October

  1. Black Starlets sent by bus for WAFU tournament, draws criticism

    Ghana's Black Starlets (Under-17 team) are traveling by bus from Prampram to Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso for a WAFU Zone B tournament in October, a decision criticized by a former NSA Board Chair as inappropriate given the 960km distance and security challenges.

    6 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 5 October

  1. 2026 KGL Foundation U-17 Championship launched for youth talent

    The 2026 KGL Foundation U-17 Inter-Regional Colts Championship has been officially launched, designed to identify and develop young talents for Ghana's national U-17 side while providing a competitive platform for players from Regional Colts competitions across the country.

    5 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. GFA and KGL Foundation launch sixth U-17 Inter-Regional Colts Championship

    The Ghana Football Association and KGL Foundation have launched the sixth edition of the U-17 Inter-Regional Colts Championship, with 12 teams competing at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram from September through October 11. The KGL Foundation is committing $200,000 over two years to support juvenile football development and will provide scholarships to standout players.

    5 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Friday 2 October

  1. Sports Ministry, GFA to form search committee for Black Stars coach

    Ghana's Ministry of Sports and Recreation and the Ghana Football Association have agreed to constitute a five-member Technical Search Committee to scout for and recommend a new head coach for the Black Stars, with a report expected by October 9, 2026, following concerns over declining performance of national football teams.

    2 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. NPP Chairmanship: Agyarko Completes Campaign Tour

    Former Energy Minister Boakye Agyarko has completed a nationwide campaign tour ahead of Saturday's New Patriotic Party national chairmanship race in Ashanti Region. Agyarko is positioning himself to unite the party, rebuild its structures, and deliver victory in 2028 through what he calls "Operation One Touch," which aims at electing Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as President and restoring the parliamentary majority.

    2 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Thursday 17 September

  1. GFA President tributes Ghana Colts as talent pipeline system

    GFA President Kurt Okraku has paid tribute to Ghana's Colts football system at the launch of the 2026/27 season, highlighting its role in developing generations of national football stars including Abedi Pele, Asamoah Gyan, Stephen Appiah, and Michael Essien.

    17 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 16 September

  1. Women's Premier Super Cup returns September 23–29 in Prampram

    The Ghana Football Association has scheduled the Women's Premier Super Cup for September 23–29, 2026 at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram, featuring the top four teams from the Northern and Southern Zones. The tournament will serve as off-season preparation ahead of the new Women's Premier League season.

    16 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 15 September

  1. GFA launches 2026/27 Colts Football season with KGL sponsorship

    The Ghana Football Association has officially launched the 2026/27 Colts Football season at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence. The league, sponsored by KGL Foundation for six years, now includes 859 active clubs, 600 trained coaches, a new girls' U15 division, and equipment donations via Hoshi International partnership.

    15 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. GFA launches 2026/27 Colts Football League at Prampram

    GFA President Kurt Okraku said at the launch of the 2026/27 Colts Football League that the association has invested significantly in grassroots football over six years and is committed to developing the competition, following President Mahama's recent remarks on reviving Colts football.

    15 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. GFA launches 2026/27 Colts Football Season in September

    The Ghana Football Association will launch the 2026/27 Colts Football Season on September 15 at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram. President John Dramani Mahama backed the initiative as a means to rebuild youth pathways and provide young players opportunities to develop talent and gain international experience.

    15 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Eight teams to compete in 2026 Women's Super Cup

    Ghana Football Association has announced the 2026 Women's Super Cup will be held from September 23 to September 29 in Prampram, with eight teams drawn into two groups. The tournament will serve as preparation for the Women's Premier League season starting in October.

    15 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 14 September

  1. Black Maidens aim to defend WAFU B title ahead of World Cup

    Ghana's U-17 female national team, the Black Maidens, begin their WAFU Zone B U-17 Girls Cup campaign against Burkina Faso on Tuesday, using the tournament in Côte d'Ivoire to prepare for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco next month. Head coach Joe Nana Adarkwa says the team will assess players and compete to defend the title they won last year.

    14 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Two Ghanaian young referees selected for WAFU U17 Girls Cup

    Two young Ghanaian referees, Mercy Boakyewaa Gyan and Linda Ayimpoka Asogro, have been selected for the WAFU Zone B U17 Girls Cup in Côte d'Ivoire (September 15–28, 2026) following Ghana Football Association's Catch Them Young Refereeing Policy. They were chosen among 14 young officials from the zone to gain international experience and develop their refereeing skills.

    14 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Friday 11 September

  1. Ghana property market rising modestly and unevenly in 2026

    Ghana's property market is rising, but at a modest and uneven pace, against a macro backdrop that turned more cautious in mid-2026. Growth is driven by recovery in the first half of the year, with construction cost inflation falling to 3.9 percent year-on-year in January 2026 and lending rates dropping to 16.3 percent by April 2026.

    11 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 10 September

  1. Ashanti Region defeats Eastern Region to win MTN Elite U-19 Championship

    Ashanti Region claimed the 2026 MTN Elite U-19 Championship title with a 4-3 victory over defending champions Eastern Region in the final at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram. Elvis Kwarteng was named Most Valuable Player of the final.

    10 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Ghana Premier League referees complete four-day training programme

    The Ghana Football Association held a four-day training programme for Premier League match officials at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram, covering 28 referees, 28 assistant referees, and other officials. The programme aimed to enhance technical knowledge, decision-making, and performance through sessions on recent Laws of the Game amendments, offside interpretation, handball decisions, and tactical foul management.

    10 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Premier League referees complete four-day training in officiating

    A four-day training programme for Premier League match officials—including 28 referees and 28 assistant referees, plus FIFA officials and youth referees—is underway at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence. The course covers recent Laws of the Game amendments, offside interpretation, handball decisions and tactical foul management to enhance officials' performance.

    8 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. GFA president compares his legacy to Kwame Nkrumah

    GFA President Kurt Okraku says that like Kwame Nkrumah, people will appreciate and remember the good things he did for Ghana football once his tenure ends. A Chronicle opinion piece questions whether such a comparison is appropriate given the difference in scale of achievement.

    8 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

  3. Ashanti Region wins 2026 MTN Elite U-19 championship

    Ashanti Region defeated defending champions Eastern Region 4-3 in the final of the 2026 MTN Elite U-19 Championship at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram, claiming the trophy after an 11-day tournament.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 4 September

  1. Ashanti Region wins 2026 MTN Elite U-19 Championship

    Ashanti Region defeated defending champions Eastern Region 4-3 in the final of the 2026 MTN Elite U-19 Championship at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram. The match was decided by a late goal from substitute Emmanuel Boateng in the 82nd minute.

    4 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Ashanti Region wins 2026 MTN Elite U-19 championship

    Ashanti Region defeated defending champions Eastern Region 4-3 in the final of the 2026 MTN Elite U-19 Championship at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram, with the match producing seven goals.

    4 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 31 August

  1. Government funding for Ghana Premier League clubs welcomed but sustainability questioned

    The GFA announced each Ghana Premier League club will receive GHC1 million for the upcoming season, with the league champion receiving GHC3 million. An opinion piece acknowledges the welcome financial support but argues that the league must eventually become self-sustaining rather than depend on continuous government investment.

    31 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 28 August

  1. MTN Elite U-19 Championship underway with regional teams competing

    The 2026 MTN Elite U-19 Championship, the second edition of the competition, is taking place at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram, organised by the Ghana Football Association with MTN support as part of youth development efforts. Early standout results include Greater Accra's 6–0 victory over Upper East, while Northern Region and Volta Region have suffered successive defeats.

    28 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 21 August

  1. GFA commits $200,000 healthcare support for former national players

    GFA President Kurt Okraku announced the Player Welfare Initiative, committing US$50,000 annually for four years to support former Ghana national team players facing medical challenges. The fund honours players who sacrificed their careers for the nation and addresses health challenges they face after retirement.

    21 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

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