The 2026/27 MTN FA Cup promises a historic twist, with the Ghana Football Association (GFA) introducing a two-legged final for the first time in Ghanaian domestic football as the road to the trophy begins on October 23. The landmark announcement was made during the preliminary-round draw held at the GFA headquarters in Accra on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, where clubs from the lower divisions discovered their opponents for the opening stage of the competition. The new final format will see the first leg played between June 5 and 7, 2027, with the return leg scheduled for June 12–13. According to Frank Nelson of the FA Cup Committee, the initiative will be introduced on a pilot basis, giving both finalists the opportunity to host a major cup fixture before their home supporters. The two-legged final is a pilot project; however, if it works, it goes on,” he said, stressing the importance of community participation in this year's competition. The draw, attended by football administrato...
The Institute of Financial and Economic Journalists (IFEJ) is seeking closer collaboration with the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources to strengthen specialised journalism on mining, forestry, land administration and natural resource governance in Ghana. The initiative was discussed during a courtesy call by IFEJ on the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, to introduce the Institute and explore areas of cooperation with the Ministry and its agencies. The engagement focused on improving journalists’ access to technical information, strengthening their understanding of sector policies and reforms, and promoting accurate, evidence-based reporting on the natural resources sector. IFEJ proposed the establishment of an annual conference with the Ministry on mining, gold and natural resource governance, alongside training workshops, research publications and field visits to mining communities, galamsey-affected areas and sites undergoing land reclamat...