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Carlos Queiroz Pens Emotional Farewell to Ghana After Black Stars Exit

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Calvin Eli
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Former Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has delivered an emotional farewell message to the country, reflecting on his journey with the Black Stars and insisting that the future of Ghana football must be built both on and off the pitch.

In a deeply reflective statement addressed “To Ghana,” Queiroz said football, like life, teaches a timeless lesson: “you either win or you learn,” as he expressed pride in what was achieved while admitting a persistent desire for more.

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Carlos Queiroz delivers an emotional farewell message to Ghana after his journey with the Black Stars.

“I leave this journey with pride in what we achieved, but also with the healthy dissatisfaction of those who always wanted more,” Queiroz wrote. “Reaching a higher level should never be the destination—it should be the beginning of even greater ambitions.”

The experienced Portuguese coach placed particular emphasis on the structural future of the national team, arguing that sustained Black Stars success cannot depend solely on performances during matches.

“The future of the Black Stars will not be built only on the pitch. Black Stars Success must start off the field, by creating the best possible environment to prepare, protect and develop Ghana’s extraordinary football talent.”

Queiroz also thanked the leadership that gave him the opportunity to serve Ghana, describing his time with the national team as both an honour and a privilege.

“To my President and Board, thank you so much for the opportunity to serve the Ghana National Football Team. It was an honor and privilege to serve the Country and the Black Stars,” he stated.

He further expressed deep gratitude to his players and technical staff for what he described as their courage, commitment and unwavering dedication to the team.

In perhaps the most emotional section of his farewell, Queiroz addressed Ghanaian supporters directly, acknowledging that the journey did not deliver complete sporting satisfaction but maintaining that the Black Stars restored respect and credibility on football’s greatest stage.

“To the fans, we cannot claim complete sporting satisfaction, but we can proudly say that we honoured the colours of Ghana and restored respect and credibility to the Black Stars on football’s greatest stage.”

He ended the message with a forward-looking declaration: “Thank you, Ghana. The journey starts now. To the future.”

The farewell is likely to stir strong emotions among supporters as debate continues over the direction of the national team, player development and the structures required to restore Ghana among Africa’s leading football nations. Follow more Ghana News, breaking updates on Ghana News Live, major national developments in Top Stories, and key governance coverage through the Policy & Law Hub.

Nigerian Businessman ‘Big Joe’ Shot Dead Outside Shop in South Africa

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Ghana Media
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A Nigerian businessman popularly known as “Big Joe” has reportedly been shot dead by unidentified gunmen outside his business premises in Witbank, Emalahleni, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa.

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The fatal shooting reportedly occurred on Sunday, June 28, 2026, with multiple Nigerian news reports stating that the businessman was attacked outside his shop and died at the scene.

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Reports identified the deceased by the nickname Big Joe, describing him as a Nigerian trader operating a legitimate business in the area. The identity and motive of the assailants remain unclear in the reports reviewed by Ghana Media.

Murder Reportedly Under Investigation

The killing has triggered anger and concern online, particularly among Nigerians and other African migrants living in South Africa.

Reports say a murder case has been opened and no arrests had been announced at the time of the initial reports. However, Ghana Media has not independently confirmed the full circumstances of the shooting or the motive, and the killing should not automatically be described as xenophobic without evidence from investigators.

The incident has nevertheless renewed debate about the safety of foreign nationals and African migrant business owners in parts of South Africa.

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Viral Video of Handcuffed Man Sparks Outrage After Alleged ₦2 Million Theft Case Takes Dramatic Turn

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Ghana Media
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A disturbing video circulating online has triggered widespread concern after showing a visibly distressed man, identified in multiple social media reports as Ekene Agala, with his hands apparently restrained behind his back while speaking emotionally on a roadside.

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Distressed man seen in viral footage linked to disputed ₦2 million theft allegations in Enugu State.

The case is linked to allegations that he stole ₦2 million from a woman’s shop in Enugu State, Nigeria. A post shared by verified content creator Mc Sharp claimed that the man had been “caught on camera” taking the money, although Mc Sharp also expressed uncertainty over his guilt, writing: “He may be innocent oh.”

Conflicting claims emerge over alleged theft

The story has since taken a more complicated turn. Separate online posts reviewed by GhanaMedia.net claim that Ekene Agala was accused of stealing the money from a woman’s shop and was subsequently subjected to severe violence. Some later posts allege that an investigation found him innocent, but GhanaMedia.net has not independently verified any official police statement or court record confirming that conclusion.  

The uncertainty surrounding the case has fuelled intense debate online, with many users demanding that any alleged CCTV footage be released publicly or handed to investigators rather than allowing social media accusations to determine the man’s fate.

Video raises serious questions

In the footage shared online, the man appears deeply emotional and physically vulnerable. His posture and apparent restraint have intensified public concern over how he was treated after the allegation surfaced.

The video does not, by itself, prove whether he stole the money. It also does not establish who restrained him, when exactly the footage was recorded, or what official investigative steps were taken.

That distinction remains crucial: an allegation is not a conviction, and claims of innocence circulating online also require independent verification.

Calls for accountability grow

The case has renewed concerns over mob justice and extrajudicial punishment in Nigeria. Even where theft is suspected, guilt should be established through lawful investigation and due process, not violence or public humiliation.

Online campaigners are now pushing for greater scrutiny of the case, while social media users continue to question whether the accused man was wrongly targeted. One widely circulated post explicitly claims an investigation later found him innocent, but that assertion remains unconfirmed by an independently verified official source available to GhanaMedia.net.  

The original video shared with GhanaMedia.net can be viewed on  Facebook⁠.

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Carlos Queiroz Blames Senaya’s Exit for Ghana’s Loss of Discipline Against Colombia

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Daniel Jeddman
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Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has pointed to the substitution of defender Terry Yegbe Senaya as a crucial moment in the Black Stars’ defeat to Colombia, arguing that the team lost its defensive discipline and organisation after his exit.

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Carlos Queiroz says Ghana lost discipline and organisation after Senaya was withdrawn against Colombia.

Speaking after the match, Queiroz explained that the tactical adjustment required Alidu Seidu to settle into a new situation, creating a brief period of vulnerability that Colombia exploited.

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“The moment Senaya came off, the team did not have the same discipline and organisation. It took Alidu Seidu a few minutes to adjust, and they took advantage of that moment to score,” Queiroz said, according to Joy Sports.

The assessment highlights the fine tactical margins that shaped Ghana’s performance against Colombia, with the head coach suggesting that a temporary loss of defensive structure proved costly.

Queiroz’s comments are also likely to fuel debate over Ghana’s substitutions, defensive transitions and the ability of players to quickly adapt when tactical changes are made during high-intensity international matches.

For Senaya, the coach’s remarks underline the importance of his role in maintaining Ghana’s shape and organisation before he was withdrawn. Alidu Seidu, meanwhile, needed time to adjust as Colombia increased the pressure and capitalised on the moment.

The defeat will leave the Black Stars with key lessons as Queiroz continues shaping the team and assessing combinations ahead of future assignments.

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Jordan Ayew Defends Carlos Queiroz After Ghana’s World Cup Exit: ‘Football Doesn’t Work Like That’

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Calvin Eli
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Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has called for patience with head coach Carlos Queiroz, insisting Ghana’s players cannot fully adapt to a new tactical system within just one or two months.

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Ayew made the comments after Ghana’s painful 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Jhon Arias scored the decisive goal as the Black Stars bowed out of the tournament in Kansas City.

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Speaking after the match, Ayew pointed to Queiroz’s short time in charge and said the squad was still adjusting to the Portuguese coach’s methods.

“We have a new manager, who just came two months ago, trying to install his style, and people are adjusting. You don’t adjust within one month or two months, football doesn’t work like that.”

The Ghana captain said there had been visible defensive progress under Queiroz but acknowledged that the Black Stars still lacked enough cutting edge in attack.

“You could see that defensively, we were better but we fell short a bit offensively so we have to find the right balance. The manager needs time; he’s a very good manager.”

Ayew’s assessment reflected Ghana’s difficulties against Colombia, with the Black Stars struggling to create enough danger as their World Cup campaign came to an end.

Queiroz only took charge of Ghana shortly before the World Cup, giving him a limited window to reshape the team before football’s biggest tournament. Ayew’s message now places the debate over patience, continuity and the coach’s future firmly at the centre of Ghanaian football discussions.

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Ghanaian Ex-G4S Guard Jailed in UK After £117,200 Santander Cash Collection Scam

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Matilda Melbourne
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A former G4S security guard, Kwabena Kissi, has been jailed for three years and four months in the United Kingdom after admitting to a daring fraud in which he posed as a legitimate cash collector and obtained £117,200 from a Santander branch in Brixton, south London.

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The court heard that Kissi, now 40, exploited knowledge from his previous employment with G4S and wore an old company uniform to convince unsuspecting bank staff that he had arrived for a routine cash collection. CCTV reportedly captured him entering the branch with his visor down and carrying a black briefcase before staff handed over bags containing the money.

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According to evidence presented in court, the incident happened on 5 July 2022. Kissi had worked for G4S between 2019 and 2020 but allegedly failed to return his uniform after leaving the company. When a bank employee remarked that he had arrived early, he reportedly claimed he was operating on a new route.

The deception was discovered when Kissi failed to return for another collection and the genuine G4S custodian later arrived. By then, Kissi had left with £117,200 from cash prepared for collection at the branch.

Investigators said Kissi used an Uber as his getaway vehicle, but the booking became a major piece of evidence because it was reportedly made using his own name and a phone number known to police. The following day, he flew to Accra, Ghana, and remained there for nearly four years.

Kissi returned to the UK on 26 March 2026 and was arrested at Gatwick Airport. Police said he was still carrying the same phone handset linked to the Uber booking used after the 2022 fraud.

He pleaded guilty to fraud by false representation at Snaresbrook Crown Court. Judge Rosa Dean sentenced him to 40 months in prison, saying he had exploited his inside knowledge. The court also heard about the emotional impact on Santander employees, although the affected staff were not subjected to disciplinary action over the deception.

Defence counsel said Kissi had travelled to Ghana to care for his seriously ill mother, who was in financial difficulty and later died. The court, however, heard scepticism over whether avoiding detection was a factor in his prolonged stay outside the UK.

The case has drawn significant attention because of the simplicity of the disguise, the scale of the cash obtained and the length of time between the 2022 incident and Kissi’s eventual arrest upon returning to Britain.

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30 Years Apart, Same Tears: 1995 Accra Flood Footage Resurfaces as Alajo Tragedy Reopens Ghana’s Old Wounds

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Daniel Jeddman
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Archival footage said to show the devastating 1995 Accra floods has resurfaced online, triggering painful comparisons with the latest flooding in Ghana’s capital and the deadly scenes emerging from Alajo.

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Archival scenes from the 1995 Accra floods have resurfaced amid renewed concern following the latest deadly flooding at Alajo.

The old footage shows submerged streets, stranded vehicles, damaged homes and residents struggling through floodwater — images that feel disturbingly familiar three decades later. Historical records confirm that severe flooding struck Accra in early July 1995, with a United Nations-linked situation report documenting heavy rain on July 3 and 4 that caused major destruction, particularly in low-lying communities.

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The renewed attention comes after the latest Accra floods produced another heartbreaking episode at Alajo, where a body was recovered from a commercial minibus trapped in a drain after floodwaters receded. A local resident identified as Atinka became the centre of public discussion after reportedly requesting GH¢3,000 from officials before assisting with the difficult recovery operation.

Atinka later explained that recovering bodies was not his responsibility and argued that such dangerous work should ordinarily be handled by trained state security and emergency personnel. He nevertheless said he eventually helped because the victim was also a human being and responders were struggling with the recovery.

The contrast between archival scenes from 1995 and present-day images from Alajo has reignited a difficult national question: how can Accra still be confronting scenes so similar after roughly three decades?

Flooding in the capital has repeatedly been linked to intense rainfall, inadequate drainage capacity, blocked waterways, poor waste disposal, development in flood-prone areas and weaknesses in urban planning and enforcement. For residents who have watched successive governments promise solutions, the resurfaced footage is more than history — it is a warning.

Images from the latest disaster have also captured acts of courage and desperation, from residents entering dangerous floodwaters to families attempting to protect children and rescuers confronting debris-filled drains. Some visuals circulating online are distressing and should be treated with sensitivity, especially where victims or children are involved.

As Ghana debates the latest tragedy, the 1995 footage stands as a haunting reminder that Accra’s flooding crisis did not begin yesterday. The deeper question is whether the country will continue documenting the same devastation for another generation or finally pursue sustained drainage reform, strict planning enforcement, responsible waste management and long-term flood prevention.

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Jordan Ayew warns Ghana must be ready for ‘totally different’ Colombia knockout battle

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Daniella Athena
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Ghana captain Jordan Ayew has warned that the Black Stars’ knockout clash with Colombia will demand a completely different level of performance, as two defensively disciplined sides prepare for a tense Round of 32 battle

Ghana captain Jordan Ayew has warned that the Black Stars must be fully prepared for a “totally different” challenge when they face Colombia in their Round of 32 knockout clash.

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The experienced forward stressed that Ghana cannot afford to approach the decisive encounter in the same way as their previous game against Croatia, describing that contest as a “one-off” and insisting that the stakes against Colombia are significantly different.

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“The Croatia game was a one-off. But the Colombia game is a knockout game, so it’s going to be totally different. We will have to be ready for that challenge,” Ayew said ahead of the encounter.

The warning comes as the numbers point towards a potentially tight tactical battle. Colombia emerged from the group stage as one of the tournament’s strongest defensive sides, conceding just one goal while keeping two clean sheets.

Ghana have also shown impressive defensive discipline, recording two clean sheets and conceding only two goals during the group stage. That resilience could prove crucial as the Black Stars attempt to navigate a high-pressure knockout fixture where a single mistake could decide the outcome.

With both teams demonstrating organisation and strength at the back, the Round of 32 showdown is shaping up as a contest in which patience, concentration and clinical finishing may matter more than prolonged attacking dominance.

For Ghana, Ayew’s message is clear: previous results will count for little once the knockout game begins. The Black Stars must match Colombia’s discipline while remaining alert to the smallest details throughout the contest.

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Ghanaian Artist’s Powerful Museum Honors 12 Million Victims of the Transatlantic Slave Trade

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Matilda Melbourne
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Ghanaian sculptor Kwame Akoto-Bamfo continues to earn global recognition for creating one of Africa’s most moving memorials to the victims of the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Through the Nkyinkyim Museum in Ghana, the artist has dedicated his life’s work to preserving the memory of the millions of Africans who were forcibly taken from the continent during more than four centuries of slavery.

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The museum features hundreds of life-sized sculptures depicting enslaved Africans in chains, each designed to confront visitors with the human cost of one of history’s greatest tragedies. Rather than allowing the past to fade into memory, Akoto-Bamfo’s work encourages reflection, education, healing, and remembrance.

Historians estimate that approximately 12 million Africans were transported across the Atlantic during the slave trade, with millions more dying during raids, forced marches, or the Middle Passage. The Nkyinkyim Museum seeks to ensure that these lives are neither forgotten nor reduced to statistics.

The sculptures portray grief, resilience, suffering, and humanity, inviting visitors from Ghana and around the world to engage with the history of slavery from an African perspective. The project has attracted international attention for its emotional storytelling and educational value.

As conversations around historical justice, identity, and reconciliation continue globally, the Nkyinkyim Museum stands as a powerful reminder that preserving history is essential for future generations. Through art, Kwame Akoto-Bamfo has created a lasting memorial dedicated to the millions whose stories deserve to be remembered.

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