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Kassin Mingle named U16 national team coach
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has appointed experienced manager, Kassim Ocansey Mingle, as the Head Coach of the new national U16 team. This decision reflects Ghana’s strategic focus on taking its talented players through a structured system of continuous progressive development from one age category to the next.
Currently at the helm of Premier League side Nations FC, Kassim Ocansey Mingle is a very experienced Coach with a proven track record of talent development. With previous stints as Head coach of Bechem United, Mingle has established himself as a prominent figure in Ghanaian football, renowned for his ability to identify and nurture emerging talent.
Mingle’s appointment as the head coach of Ghana’s U16 team is a testament to his unwavering dedication to youth development and his adherence to the principles of the Ghana Football Philosophy.
The formation of this team aligns with the GFA’s vision of creating a robust youth pipeline that cultivates talent from a young age, laying the foundation for sustained success at the national level.
Assisting Mingle in his mission is the experienced Stephen Kyeremeh, whose invaluable insights and expertise will complement Mingle’s leadership. Joe Baah, a seasoned goalkeeping coach, will serve as the team’s dedicated goalkeepers’ coach, ensuring that every aspect of player development is meticulously attended to.
As the newly appointed Head Coach, Mingle is poised to guide Ghana’s brightest young talents through their formative years, instilling in them the values of discipline, teamwork, and perseverance. His approach emphasises not only on-field success but also the holistic development of each player, equipping them with the skills and mindset required to excel both on and off the pitch.
The formation of the U16 national team underlines Ghana’s forward-thinking approach to football development, a key feature of Ghana’s Football Philosophy. This philosophy prioritises the holistic development of players from a young age, emphasising not only technical proficiency but also the cultivation of strong character traits and values.
As the journey begins for Ghana’s U16 national team, there is no doubt that Kassim Ocansey Mingle’s leadership will play a pivotal role in shaping the destiny of these young footballers.
With a blend of experience, expertise, and a deep-seated passion for talent development, Mingle stands ready to inspire a new generation of footballing stars and propel Ghanaian football to even greater heights.
The Ashanti South Regional Police Intelligence Directorate has arrested two suspects in connection with a robbery attack on an Indian national in Obuasi and a separately planned robbery operation targeting a distribution company in the same area.
On April 16, 2026, Police received credible intelligence that a group of armed men were planning an attack in Obuasi. A police team moved swiftly into the area and arrested suspect Iddrisu Fuseini, also known as “Iddi”, at his hideout in Bedieso, Obuasi.
During interrogation, he confessed to being part of a six-member gang that attacked an Indian national at his residence at New Baakoyeden, Obuasi, on April 12 2026, robbing him of GH₵150,000.00.
He disclosed that the attack was orchestrated following a tip-off from suspect Ibrahim, an employee of the victim, who informed the gang that the victim kept large sums of money.
Further investigations led to the arrest of a second suspect, Shaibu Mohammed, also known as “SM” or “Cicinati”, on 20th April 2026 at his hideout in Gausu, Obuasi. During interrogation, he admitted to participating in the planning of the robbery and confirmed that the gang had further planned to rob a distribution company near Mawuli Hotel in Obuasi.
Investigations have further revealed that both suspects are currently standing trial at the Obuasi Circuit Court in connection with a separate robbery of GH₵600,000.00.
A manhunt is ongoing to arrest the remaining accomplices, identified as Khalifa, Edward, Prof, Waddle, Ebbe, and Ibrahim, and to recover a pump action gun and a locally manufactured pistol believed to be in their possession.
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), on April 17, 2026, decorated nineteen (19) senior officers who have been promoted to their next ranks based on the recommendations of the Police Council and approval of the President, John Dramani Mahama.
The ceremony, held at the National Police Headquarters in Accra, forms part of efforts to recognise merit, dedication, and long-standing service within the Ghana Police Service, while strengthening leadership across key operational and administrative levels.
The officers promoted from Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) to Commissioner of Police (COP) are Dr. Luke Asue-In-Yeng Zakpaa, Mr. Frederick Agyei, Mr. Duuti Tuaruka, Mr. Arthur Osei-Akoto, Mr. Darko Offei Lomotey, Mr. Eric Ken Winful, Mr. Barnabas Nambont Nasumong, and Mr. Desmond Owusu Boampong.
The IGP and members of POMAB congratulated the officers and urged them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in the discharge of their duties.
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