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Sudan delays Stars’ AFCON qualification
The Black Stars of Ghana failed to secure an early qualification for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with two games to spare after suffering a 1-0 defeat to Sudan in their qualifiers played at Al Hilal Stadium in Omdurman, yesterday.
After convincingly beating Sudan 2-0 at home last Thursday, the Stars were in search for a point to strengthen their position at the apex of Group C and subsequently book a place at the continental showpiece in Cameroon 2022.
But a last-ditch strike from Mohammed Rahman ‘kept the drinks on ice’ as the Stars would need another win to qualify despite remaining on top of the group with nine points.
Sudan after the victory have put themselves strongly in contention for a spot at the next AFCON as they remain in third position behind South Africa who are joint tops with Ghana.
With two games to go, three teams including Ghana, South Africa and Sudan would battle it out for the two places at the tournament.
The Stars, with victory on their minds yesterday, went into the game with all guns blazing in search of an early goal, but failed to capitalize on their opportunities to find the back of the net.
The home side then settled in and took the game to the Ghanaians in a quest to possibly secure a point, but their resilience fortunately ensured maximum three points at the end of 90 minutes.
Knowing they shot themselves in the foot, Coach C.K Akonnor and his charges would be looking forward to the next round of qualifiers in February to secure a place at the AFCON.
BY MICHAEL D. ABAYATEYE
Four tricycle operators, popularly known as ‘Pragya’, have been prosecuted and fined GH¢600 each equivalent to 50 penalty units by the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) Sanitation Court for obstructing public roads at the Agbogbloshie Market.
The offenders, who were arrested by Public Health Officers of the AMA during a routine enforcement exercise, pleaded guilty to the offence and were subsequently convicted by the court.
The four operators were among the 21 offenders recently arrested at the Agbogbloshie Market for various sanitation and public order violations, including selling on open drains, obstructing walkways, and trading at unauthorised locations.
Speaking after the court proceedings, the Head of Public Health at the AMA, Madam Florence Kuukyi, said the court was lenient with the offenders since it was their first appearance, hence the fine, and warned that subsequent offenders would face stiffer penalties, including imprisonment.
The Ghana Police Service has arrested a man believed to be behind a series of robberies and killings of taxi drivers in the Greater Accra Region.
According to a statement from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), the suspect, Peter Akakpo, also known as “Dompe,” was arrested on October 13, 2025, at Kasoa-Domeabra.
Police say he is an ex-convict and is believed to have worked with another suspect, Vincent Gbetorglo, who was arrested earlier on June 30, 2025.
The arrests follow investigations into the deaths of two taxi drivers at Sakaman Blue Lagoon on May 9 and June 15, 2025. Police say the suspects contacted the victims before the attacks.
The Anti-Armed Robbery Unit of the CID led the investigation, using intelligence and surveillance to track down the suspects.
Police say efforts are being made to recover the vehicles of the murdered drivers.
The CID assured the public that investigations are still ongoing and promised to provide updates as new information emerges.
By: Jacob Aggrey
