Ole Gunnar Solskjær will have face-to-face talks with Manchester United on Saturday over becoming the interim manager until the end of the season.
The Norwegian is vying with Michael Carrick for the position and is expected to meet Omar Berrada, United’s chief executive, and Jason Wilcox, the director of football, at the club’s Carrington training base for discussions.
Carrick is thought to have been interviewed regarding his candidacy on Thursday. While the former United midfielder and Solskjær are the favourites the current caretaker manager, Darren Fletcher, cannot be completely ruled out. The Scot oversaw United’s 2-2 draw at Burnley on Wednesday and will again take charge of Sunday’s FA Cup tie against Brighton at Old Trafford.
On Friday Fletcher, United’s Under-18s coach, was asked about his long-term future at the club. “I speak to Omar and Jason, that’s how the processes work,” he said. “For me, I’ve been focusing on the job at hand, preparing the team for these two games. There’s been no thoughts or conversations about my future.
“Honestly, the people in charge, Jason and Omar, have given me full responsibility to take control of these two games, make my own decisions, lead the team, guide the team, prepare the team, and that’s what I’ve been doing.
“There’s been no conversations with anybody outside of those two people in higher-up positions in the club.”
Dreams FC will look to make it four home wins on the spin in the Ghana Premier League when they host Heart of Lions at Tuba Astro Turf on Sunday, January 11, 2026.
The Still Believe made light work of visiting Basake Holy Stars last weekend to climb out of the relegation zone into 12th place with 20 points.
Winfred Dormon and his charges will be keen to show more consistency in the second round of the campaign and will aim to capitalize on their current home form to secure all three points on Sunday.
âThe Still Believe’ may not be in the title race, but Dormon will target a strong finish to the season to avoid a relegation dogfight.
Heart of Lions got off to a promising start to their campaign but has since lost steam. They will be desperate to regain momentum when they travel to the Tuba Astro Turf.
Bashiru Hayford’s side will be keen to end their seven-match winless run (W0 D3 L4), but their away record offers very little hope. They have won just once on the road this term, and it came against bottom-placed Eleven Wonders.
Lions secured a narrow win in the reverse fixture on the opening day of the season, but it will be interesting to see which way this one goes.
IMANI Africa President, Franklin Cudjoe, has called for the inclusion of Parkinson’s disease and other neurodegenerative conditions in the Mahama Cares Programme, highlighting the urgent need for expanded access to care and support for patients across Ghana.
In a social media post, Cudjoe revealed that during a one-on-one meeting with President John Dramani Mahama earlier this year, he discussed his Parkinson’s diagnosis and emphasised the critical shortage of neurologists in the country.
“Fifteen neurologists for a population of almost 35 million is unconscionable,” Cudjoe said, noting that the paucity of trained specialists hinders proper diagnosis and treatment.
Cudjoe highlighted that many doctors in Ghana misdiagnose Parkinson’s symptoms, often attributing tremors to intoxication, which fosters stigma and forces some patients into hiding, with some even contemplating suicide.
He expressed optimism that Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh and Deputy Health Minister Grace Ayensu-Danquah will take steps to incorporate Parkinson’s care into the Mahama Cares Programme and the National Health Insurance Scheme.
“Creating awareness of Parkinson’s is half the battle won. Once included, patients will gain access to treatment and support without relying on personal networks or international supply chains,” Cudjoe added.
Senegal beat Mali 1-0 to reach AFCON 2025 semifinal where defending champions Ivory Coast or record winners Egypt await.
Recalled striker Iliman Ndiaye scored in the first half to give Senegal a 1-0 victory over 10-man Mali in Tangiers on Friday in the first 2025 Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal.
Mali hopes were dealt a severe blow in first-half added time when Yves Bissouma was sent off after being shown a second yellow card.
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The only goal followed a blunder by Mali goalkeeper Djigui Diarra, who then made a string of superb saves to prevent Senegal increasing their lead.
Senegal now face defending champions Ivory Coast or record seven-time winners Egypt, who meet on Saturday, in the semifinals.
Malian Lassine Sinayoko appealed for a penalty just three minutes into the first half, alleging he was fouled by Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly, who was back after a one-match suspension.
However, the South African referee waved play on, and VAR confirmed his decision was correct. Big-screen replays showed Sinayoko was guilty of simulation.
Mali captain Bissouma was yellow-carded midway through the half for fouling veteran Senegal striker and twice African player of the year Sadio Mane.
Sinayoko then broke clear only to be foiled by a superb sliding tackle from fellow French Ligue 1 player Krepin Diatta.
The deadlock was broken after 27 minutes on a cold, cloudy evening in the Mediterranean city thanks to Ndiaye.
He was involved three times in a move which ended with goalkeeper Djigui Diarra allowing a Krepin Diarra cross to slip under his body, and Ndiaye struck the loose ball into the net.
Senegal’s forward Iliman Ndiaye celebrates scoring his team’s first goal in the nets of Mali’s goalkeeper Djigui Diarra during the Africa Cup of Nations [Abdel Majid Bziouat/AFP]
While the goal was a gift, it gave Senegal a deserved lead as they had dominated possession in only the second AFCON clash between the countries. The first was drawn at the group stage in 2004.
Pape Gueye, who scored twice for Senegal in the last-16 victory over Sudan, was just off target with a shot from outside the box.
Then, for the second successive knockout match, Mali were reduced to 10 men before half-time with Bissouma shown a second yellow card, followed by a red.
The Tottenham Hotspur midfielder fouled Idrissa Gueye in midfield, and Malian pleas for the incident to be reviewed by VAR were rejected.
Mali displayed tremendous spirit when reduced to 10 men against Tunisia in the round of 16, and it was evident again against the Senegalese as the second half progressed.
They came close to levelling on 55 minutes when defender Abdoulaye Diaby advanced for a free-kick. His close-range shot brought a reflex save from former Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy.
Diarra atoned for his first-half blunder by making several superb saves to keep alive Malian dreams of winning a maiden AFCON title.
With 15 minutes of regular time remaining, scorer Ndiaye was substituted. In his place came 17-year-old Paris Saint-Germain forward Ibrahim Mbaye, whose goal sealed victory over Sudan.
Diarra rescued Mali again as time ticked away, blocking a shot from substitute Pathe Ciss, who had broken clear.
The Malian goalkeeper made another outstanding save during seven minutes of added time by pushing away a Lamine Camara volley.
Kwaku Kwarteng is a former Deputy Minister of Finance
The Member of Parliament for Obuasi West, Kwaku Kwarteng, has urged President John Dramani Mahama to take bold and difficult economic decisions without fear of electoral consequences.
According to citinewsroom.com, the former Deputy Minister of Finance, during an interview on January 8, 2026, dismissed the notion that enforcing fiscal discipline and holding taxpayers accountable would cost the government political support.
According to him, President Mahama is uniquely positioned to implement such long-overdue reforms but has so far shown little indication of pursuing clear policy changes.
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He argued that critical areas such as interest payments and wage bills remain largely unaddressed, stating that the government has been lax when it comes to such.
“The suggestion that once you are tough, once you go after people who pay their taxes, once you rein in expenditure, somehow, you are going to lose an election, I do not believe that. And I think President Mahama is in the unique position to do the reforms I am calling for.
“So far, I have not seen much. I have yet to see any clear change. If you look at the big items in our expenditure profile, the wage bill and interest payments, what are the policy positions or the changes the government is pursuing on these lines? If we cannot discuss clear changes, then it is very much business as usual,” he said.
Kwarteng urged the president to make such decisions, no matter how tough, since he would not be vying for a reelection once his tenure is over.
“I take this opportunity to speak to the president and to say, ‘You are not coming back; please deploy the hard decisions that this country has been needing for so long’,” he said.
Refuge IT Security Solutions Ghana Limited, in partnership with LifeTouch Inc, has thrown its full support behind the maiden edition of the Elite Schools League (ESL) Sports Personality Award, marking a significant milestone in the promotion of youth excellence in Ghanaian school sports.
As pioneering partners of the initiative, the two Ghana-based companies have jointly sponsored the award package, which includes a brand-new HP laptop and an undisclosed cash component, aimed at empowering the recipient both academically and professionally.
Refuge IT Security Solutions and LifeTouch Inc identified a strong alignment between the award scheme and their respective mission statements, particularly in areas of youth development, innovation, digital empowerment, and social impact.
Their early endorsement has helped lay a solid foundation for what is expected to become a flagship recognition platform within the schools sports ecosystem.
The Elite Schools League Sports Personality Award forms part of ESL’s broader vision to celebrate outstanding talent, character, and leadership in inter-school sports.
Through strategic use of digital media, storytelling, and broadcast platforms, ESL aims to elevate the visibility of school competitions, create new opportunities for young athletes, and connect grassroots sports to a wider national and international audience.
The winner of the 2025 edition will be announced in due course, with anticipation steadily building among schools, athletes, and stakeholders across the country.
Hakimi and Mbeumo will face off in this AFCON fixture
Host nation Morocco take on Cameroon in a fierce battle for a spot in the semi-final at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium on January 9, 2025.
The Atlas Lions have delivered impressive performances in the tournament, led by Real Madrid forward Brahim Díaz, who has scored crucial goals to secure victories.
The hosts beat Tanzania 1-0 in the Round of 16, while Cameroon stunned South Africa with a 2-1 victory.
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The Indomitable Lions entered the tournament amid numerous off-pitch controversies, but they remained united and won their matches convincingly to reach the quarter-final stage.
The encounter is expected to be an open and attacking game, with both sides boasting skillful players such as Brahim Díaz, Achraf Hakimi, Bryan Mbeumo, Carlos Baleba, and others, making it a keenly contested clash.
The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has begun a nationwide assessment of market layouts as part of renewed efforts to reduce the growing incidence of fire outbreaks in commercial centres.
The exercise, being carried out in collaboration with the Ghana National Fire Service, is expected to address long-standing safety concerns, including poor access routes, inadequate fire prevention measures, and the absence of effective fire control systems in markets.
Director of NADMO’s Inspectorate Unit, Richard Amo Yartey, disclosed this when the organisation presented relief items to traders affected by the Kasoa New Market fire disaster.
“There’s a serious collaboration ongoing, being coordinated by NADMO, and sensitization in all the markets across the country has been heightened. This is one of the ways to ensure the prevention. So, we are actively working with all authorities to ensure that fire prevention is heightened in this country. The reconstruction will seek to look at all these things and then cover all the gaps that were identified,” he said.
In addition to the national review, local authorities in the Awutu Senya East Municipality have announced plans to redesign the Kasoa New Market and other commercial hubs to withstand future disasters.
The Member of Parliament for the area, Phillis Naa Koryoo Okunor, said technical assessments are already underway to guide the reconstruction process and improve emergency preparedness within the market.
“Since yesterday, we’ve had consultants on the ground here to survey the place, to measure up the place, and to do some paperworks. These paperworks would include a reconstruction of the market, this area that got burnt, which would include a fire station and fire hydrants. The fire hydrants would not just be here; they would be within certain specific places of the market,” she said.
Authorities say the redesigned market will prioritise safety infrastructure to ensure faster response times and minimise losses in the event of future fire incidents.
Capt Prince Kofi Amoabeng is a renowned Ghanaian businessman
Renowned Ghanaian businessman and former UT Bank chief executive, Captain Prince Kofi Amoabeng, has urged Ghanaians, particularly the business community, to rally behind the current National Democratic Congress (NDC) government to enable it to deliver on its mandate.
Speaking in an interview with GhanaWeb on the sidelines of the CEO’s Summit and Hangout held on January 9, 2026, at Big Joe’s Garden, Tema Community 7, Capt Amoabeng gave an overview of the atmosphere in the business community.
He noted that investor confidence remains cautious, largely due to fears that the progress could be reversed.
“What I think is the CEOs will bring themselves to the level and accept the reality. Even though the government is doing all this, there’s still a bit of cautious optimism. People are not coming out to invest because they think their story will reverse. And it’s only one year in the government,” he said.
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He, however, noted that the government has made a positive start and deserves public support.
He called on Ghanaians to actively support President John Dramani Mahama and his team.
“I think we should believe in the government; this NDC government, and give the president and his team all the support they need so we can see what the outcomes are that are expected and not just hold back. I think it’s the time for us to actually go forward and say we want to cause a change in the lives of the people of Ghana,” he added.
Touching on leadership and corporate governance, Capt Amoabeng cautioned against poor recruitment decisions, advising organisations to employ individuals who can be held accountable.
He noted that many institutions struggle because they employ the wrong people and lack the structures to enforce accountability.
“Most times, people employ the wrong people. They can’t sack them. One, because the colleagues feel that they are bad people, they should report them. And then two, because maybe they are coming from a church, maybe they are family members, maybe the chief has actually asked that they should employ them.
“But they will be killing the business. That is how most companies die. So, I’m saying that people are running businesses. If you know you cannot fire somebody when they do wrong, then don’t hire them,” he said.
The CEO’s Summit and Hangout brought together business leaders and entrepreneurs to discuss governance, leadership, and the role of the private sector in national development.
(2nd from left) Emmanuel Owusu-Ansah Asare received the equipment’s on behalf of GCA
The Ghana Cricket Association (GCA) has received a significant donation of cricket equipment from the British Council, aimed at strengthening the development and growth of the sport across the country.
The donation, which includes essential cricket kits and training equipment, is expected to support grassroots programs, school competitions, and emerging cricket clubs nationwide.
Speaking at the presentation ceremony, officials of the GCA expressed appreciation to the British Council for its continued support and commitment to sports development in Ghana.
The President of the Ghana Cricket Association, Emmanuel Owusu-Ansah Asare, described the gesture as timely, emphasizing that access to quality equipment remains a major challenge in expanding cricket participation, especially at the grassroots level.
He noted that the donation would help create more opportunities for young talents and improve training standards.
“This support from the British Council will go a long way in helping us reach more communities and schools. It strengthens our efforts to use cricket as a tool for youth development and social inclusion,” he said.
The British Council reaffirmed its dedication to promoting cultural exchange, youth empowerment, and development through sports, highlighting cricket as a unifying platform between Ghana and the United Kingdom.
The Ghana Cricket Association reiterated its commitment to ensuring that the equipment is distributed effectively to benefit young players and contribute to the long-term growth of cricket in Ghana.
