Mr. Osei

 By Osei Nathanael, Image: Black Stars midfielder Francis Abu and Japan's Ao Tanaka In a match that will be remembered more for its tragedy than its scoreline, Ghana's rising midfield star Francis Abu endured a devastating injury during the Black Stars' 2-0 loss to Japan in the opening fixture of the 2025 Kirin Challenge Cup. The 24-year-old Toulouse FC standout was stretchered off the pitch at Toyota Stadium after suffering what medical staff suspect is a broken leg, casting a somber shadow over Ghana's preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The incident unfolded just 10 minutes into the second half, with Ghana trailing 1-0 after Takumi Minamino's clinical finish in the 16th minute. Abu, who had started in central midfield and been instrumental in Ghana's attempts to regain control, lunged valiantly to block a shot from the edge of the box by Japan's Ao Tanaka. In a split-second collision, the Leeds United midfielder's follow-through twisted Abu'...

By Osei Nathanael, The Ghana Journalists Association President Albert Kwabena Dwumfour has challenged President John Mahama to issue a "Manhyia Declaration" policy statement to mark a renewed and irreversible national resolve to defeat galamsey once and for all. The GJA President's plea came amid escalating violent attacks on anti-galamsey enforcers and journalists. He recounted a briefing where the EPA boss detailed how galamsey operators, aided by armed men in uniforms branded as CID attacked enforcement teams with heavy weapons. Speaking at the 29th GJA Awards, Dwumfour warned that the perpetrators are becoming bolder, more brutal, better organized and operating like gang of terrorists. He also revealed that several members of the Association couldn't join the ceremony because some were fighting for their lives at the hospital after being involved in an accident when accompanying officials of the EPA on a galamsey assignment. " They were supporting the fight a...