The Regent of Bamvim, Mahama Alhassan, has announced that the final funeral rites of his late father, Banvimlana Abdullah Mahama, will be held from January 9 to 16, 2026. Speaking to the press and residents, the Regent said the directive to perform the funeral came from the Overlord of Dagbon, Ndan Yaa-Naa. He explained that…
Coach Abubakari Damba began his tenure at Sankara Nationals FC on a winning note as his side secured a hard-fought 1–0 victory over TF Exponential FC in a Matchweek 14 fixture of the Access Bank Division One League. The match was played at the Yendi Resource Centre, the home ground of Sankara Nationals FC, on…
Grassroots football took centre stage in Yendi during the midweek (Wednesday 31 December 2025) as Sankara Nationals FC formally introduced the club to the Northern Regional Minister, Hon. Ali Adolf Mburidiba, during the finals of the 7th edition of the Dasuma Clan Tournament , an event that continues to play a growing role in sports…
Nandom, Upper West Region — Ghana The Nandom Traditional Council has ordered the immediate closure of the Nandom Central Mosque following renewed tensions stemming from a long-standing leadership dispute. The directive was announced on Thursday at an emergency public briefing delivered by the Divisional Chief of Ko on behalf of the Paramount Chief, Naa Prof….
It was a calm Saturday morning at the studios of Zangali 106.1FM when sports writer and pundit Mohammed Issah once again pushed his long-standing advocacy: the need for the Northern Regional Division Two League to adopt a strong theme or motto each season. According to him, the Division Two League is the foundation of grassroots…
Sports writer and pundit Mohammed Issah has challenged Tamale City FC to rise above recent setbacks and push for a return to the Ghana Premier League at the end of the 2025/2026 Access Bank Division One League season. Speaking on the Sports Bulletin Show on Zangali 106.1FM, He expressed concern over the club’s steady decline…
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has completed its nationwide voter album verification and validation exercise ahead of its presidential primaries on January 31, 2026. Committee Chair Joseph Osei-Owusu said at a briefing in Accra that the exercise covered all 275 constituencies and external branches. He assured that the validated album will serve as the official…
STORY: Alhassan S Suhiyini Coach Mohammed Bashiru Joe Baah has finally explained why he resigned from Sankara Nationals FC, just a few months into his two-year contract with the newly promoted Division One League side based in Yendi. Speaking exclusively on Zaa Sports, Coach Joe Baah revealed that his premature departure was due to a…
STORY: Alhassan S Suhiyini As the 2025/2026 Northern Regional Division Two League kicks off, all 52 participating clubs will enjoy much-needed financial relief following a subsidy on officiating fees. During the NRFA Congress at Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium on October 31 2025, CEO of Sankara Nationals FC, Alhaji Baba Daney, Through the regional football association…
STORY: Alhassan S Suhiyini The Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, Hon. George Opare Addo, has raised serious concerns over rising substance use and emerging behavioural health challenges among young people, while outlining strategic interventions to safeguard their wellbeing and boost employment opportunities. Speaking during the State of the Youth Address (SOYA 2025) on Wednesday…