Organisation: Ghana

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

comment-analysis

Women’s issues must be central to progress on healthcare

Sexual and reproductive health can not be discarded from international strategies for the sake of expediency, writes Françoise Girard.

comment-analysis

Ghana offers blueprint on expanding access to healthcare

In a remote corner of Ghana ‘telemedicine’ is proving how effective digital care can be when coverage is extended to those on the medical margins, write Koku Awoonor-William and Ann Aerts

soccer

Five favourites and five also-rans for the World Cup in Russia

The line-up for the 2018 World Cup in Russia is close to completion after Australia became the 31st nation to book their place at the finals.

soccer

Famous boys of ‘97 forged a special bond after bronze heroics at U20 World Championships

business

Irish teeling firms confident about final agreement with Ghana government

business

Women pioneer building of bamboo bikes in Ghana

Africa Cup of Nations lacks lustre for clubs

The Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Gabon next weekend, and if that’s a shrug I detect, then you are not alone.

Tue, 10 Jan, 2017

Tackling the many faces of malnutrition should be a priority

African governments must start making smart choices and investments to tackle malnutrition on the continent, says Adebimpe Adebiyi.

Tue, 22 Nov, 2016

Rotherham v Sunderland - Pre-Season Friendly - AESSEAL New York Stadium

David Moyes targets double swoop for Man United pair

David Moyes has confirmed he wants to take his former Manchester United players Marouane Fellaini and Adnan Januzaj to Sunderland.

Tue, 02 Aug, 2016

Michael Essien takes to the field for Limerick FC

Limerick FC have been in the news a lot lately with former manager Sam Allardyce being announced as the new England manager and the Shannonside club's 19-game unbeaten league run raising a few eyebrows.

Sun, 31 Jul, 2016

France wary of wily Wes Hoolahan’s ‘brilliant left foot’

France have pinpointed Wes Hoolahan as the Ireland player they need to thwart if they’re to prevail in today's Euro 2016 last-16 tie.

Sun, 26 Jun, 2016

At least 2,110 pilgrims died in hajj stampede, new figures show

A new toll has put the number of pilgrims killed during the crush and stampede that struck the hajj last month at 2,110 at least.

Mon, 19 Oct, 2015

QUIRKY WORLD ... Rationing fashions on display at War Museum

ENGLAND: For most people, the 1940s conjures up images of rations, wartime struggle and sombre outfits.

Wed, 04 Mar, 2015

Tullow Oil value down £200m

Tullow Oil lost over £200m (€274m) of its market value yesterday, hit by concerns that a boundary dispute between Ivory Coast and Ghana could delay a project off the coast of west Africa.

Tue, 03 Mar, 2015

Elephants rule Africa after penalty shoot-out

Africa Cup of Nations: Ivory Coast 0 Ghana 0 (Ivory Coast win 9-8 on penalties).

Mon, 09 Feb, 2015

$100k fine for Equatorial Guinea

Soccer: The Equatorial Guinea football federation has been fined $100,000 (€88 million) and ordered to pay for the treatment of Ghana supporters injured by flying missiles during Thursday’s African Nations Cup semi-final at the Estadio de Malabo.

Sat, 07 Feb, 2015

Equatorial Guinea fined for riot at Nations Cup

The Equatorial Guinea football federation has been fined $100,000 (€87,000) and ordered to pay for the treatment of Ghana supporters who were injured by flying missiles during

yesterday’s African Nations Cup semi-final at the Estadio de Malabo.

Fri, 06 Feb, 2015

African Nations match suspended after crowd riot

Crowd trouble marred Ghana’s African Nations Cup semi-final win over hosts Equatorial Guinea in Malabo as Ghana fans were forced to flee the stands after being pelted with bottles.

Fri, 06 Feb, 2015

Trouble flares as Ghana seal final berth

Ghana 3 Equatorial Guinea 0

Fri, 06 Feb, 2015

Ivory Coast through to another African Nations Cup final

Dr Congo 1 Ivory Coast 3

Thu, 05 Feb, 2015

Ghana captain in doubt for Africa Cup of Nations soccer due to Malaria

Africa Cup of Nations

Mon, 19 Jan, 2015

Equatorial Guinea and Congo get ball rolling

Africa Cup of Nations preview

Sat, 17 Jan, 2015

Team news from the Premier League

All the team news from around the grounds ahead of Week 8 in the Premier League - more to follow as it comes in.

Fri, 17 Oct, 2014

Germany attack unlikely to be as a wasteful two games on the trot

German football is like the German economy. Both are normally so strong that an upset can be magnified into a potential crisis, writes David Shonfield.

Mon, 13 Oct, 2014

Dublin date confirmed for Klinsmann’s USA

Martin O’Neill will go head to head with Jurgen Klinsmann in the Republic of Ireland’s final match of the year.

Tue, 12 Aug, 2014

Exploration firms reach deal with Ghana after licence row

Two Irish exploration firms — Clontarf Energy and Petrel Resources — have reached agreement with the authorities in Ghana over a long-running dispute concerning lost licence acreage in the west African country.

Fri, 18 Jul, 2014

‘Well, they’re not in decline anyway’

Martin O’Neill now knows that Ireland’s European Championship qualifying group will contain the reigning world champions, after Germany’s 1-0 victory over Argentina in the Maracana on Sunday.

Tue, 15 Jul, 2014

USA hoping heroics can spark 2026 bid

Fifa’s leaders have flagged up a possible American bid for the 2026 World Cup after the "staggering" impact of the tournament in the United States.

Thu, 03 Jul, 2014

Cameroon probe match-fixing claims

Cameroon’s football federation (FECAFOOT) is to investigate allegations of match-fixing by its players at the World Cup finals.

Tue, 01 Jul, 2014

Quirky World ... Indomitable Lions roar over World Cup exit

FOOTBALL FAILURES

Mon, 30 Jun, 2014

Wary Low warns Germany not to take Algeria lightly

Joachim Low has warned Germany they must not underestimate Algeria, who will be looking to settle a 32-year-old score tonight.

Mon, 30 Jun, 2014

Victory would be a tonic for troubled Nigeria

Shortly after sunrise yesterday morning in a hotel lobby near the national stadium in Brasilia, a group of Nigerian air force members in full attire were checking in when their laughter started over a simple question.

Mon, 30 Jun, 2014

Ronaldo gives little mascots moment they will never forget

He is not all bad really.

Fri, 27 Jun, 2014

Boy oh Boye and it’s bye bye Ghana

Ghana 1 Portugal 2

Fri, 27 Jun, 2014

Victory not enough for Ronaldo and Portugal

Portugal 2 Ghana 1

Thu, 26 Jun, 2014

Muller on target again as Germany and USA qualify

USA 0 Germany 1

Thu, 26 Jun, 2014

Ghana pair suspended and sent home

Ghana’s two biggest stars have been suspended from the team just hours ahead of their crucial World Cup match.

Thu, 26 Jun, 2014

Joachim: We won't settle with the US to guarantee our spot

Joachim Low has denied that his Germany team will settle for a draw against the United States so that former boss Jurgen Klinsmann’s side can also progress in the World Cup.

Thu, 26 Jun, 2014

Pepe hoping for miracle

Defender Pepe is expected to return from suspension to start for Portugal against Ghana this evening (5pm) — and the Real Madrid star is praying for "a miracle".

Thu, 26 Jun, 2014

Swift decision expected from FIFA after Suarez 'bite'

FIFA is expected to make a swift decision on Luis Suarez’s future in the World Cup and the Uruguay striker may play no further part in the tournament after appearing to have bitten Italy’s Giorgio Chiellini.

Wed, 25 Jun, 2014

USA takes a further step to becoming genuine contenders

That thrilling, slightly jarring draw between the US and Portugal on Sunday night was the most watched soccer game of all time in America.

Wed, 25 Jun, 2014

FIFA: No charges over black make-up fans

FIFA says it cannot bring charges over German fans wearing black face make-up during the match against Ghana.

Tue, 24 Jun, 2014

Ghana chief denies fix claims

The president of the Ghana Football Association has denied agreeing for the national team to play in matches that others were preparing to fix.

Tue, 24 Jun, 2014

Mexico cleared of homophobic chants complaint

Mexico have been cleared of improper conduct by their fans following complaints that their supporters used homophobic chants.

Mon, 23 Jun, 2014

Ghana FA vows action after match-fixing 'sting'

Ghana's football association (GFA) says it has called in the police after it was caught up in a match-fixing 'sting'.

Mon, 23 Jun, 2014

American dream delayed by last-gasp equalizer

United States 2 Portugal 2

Mon, 23 Jun, 2014

Klose wants to be top scorer

Miroslav Klose has moved level with Ronaldo as the World Cup’s top goalscorer of all-time — a record the Germany striker now wants all for himself.

Mon, 23 Jun, 2014

Keshi dedicates Nigeria win to all of Africa

Coach Stephen Keshi feels his Nigeria side delivered a victory for all of Africa after Peter Odemwingie’s goal put the Super Eagles on the brink of reaching the World Cup knockout stages.

Sun, 22 Jun, 2014

Record-equalling Klose strike leaves Germany and Ghana all square

Germany 2 Ghana 2

Sat, 21 Jun, 2014

Best of the Week’s TV (June 21-27)

The World Cup still dominates the schedules, but Donal Skehan does begin a new show on the previous generation of top Irish cooks

Sat, 21 Jun, 2014

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