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Published: August 21, 2026

Published at: 4:49Pm

By Saibu Terry

Former Black Maidens U-17 top scorer and Black Queens attacker Abdullai Mukaram has completed a move to Turkish Women’s Super Lig side Unye Kadin FK Women FC.

Mukaram, who has represented Ghana at both youth and senior levels, is expected to bring her attacking qualities and international experience to the Turkish top-flight club as she begins a new chapter in her career.

The talented forward previously made her mark with the Black Maidens at the U-17 level, where she emerged as one of Ghana’s leading goalscorers. Her performances subsequently earned her opportunities with the senior national women’s team, the Black Queens.

Her move to Turkey represents another significant step in her development and provides her with an opportunity to compete at a high level while gaining valuable experience abroad.

The Ghanaian football community will be hoping Mukaram enjoys a successful campaign with Unye Kadin FK and remains fit throughout the season.

By Inusah Dondaliya

Published 20th August 2026

The Paramount Chief of Kugu, Naa Adam Abdulai, has suspended 2026 Damba festivities in honor of the late King of Dagbon, Yaa-Naa Abukari Mahama II, declaring that Dagbon is still in a period of mourning.

Addressing the Media, Naa Yab Kugu Naa eulogized the late Yaa-Naa, describing his demise as a great loss to Dagbon deserving more reverence, with commemorative activity as magnitude of the suspension of the Damba festival celebration.

Following the announcement of the ban on the 2026 Damba celebration, Naa Adam Abdulai appeals to Elders, chiefs, subjects, and youth across Dagbon Paramountcies to uphold the traditional directive without undermining the authority, as a symbol of respect for the late King.

Meanwhile, he also cautioned Dagbon historians to refrain from public commentaries on Dagbon Culture, customs, and traditions, particularly in discussions focusing on the death of the late Ya-Na, the performance of his funeral, and succession to the Dagbon throne.

According to him, throwing out such commentaries is not only unfortunate and demeaning to the Dagbon, but also creates confusion and a misleading narrative to the general public.

Kugu Naa did not mince words with Islamic Clerics in the Northern Region, especially those in Tamale, using sharp words, chiding them for using their sermons as a tool to meddle in their Chieftaincy affairs, and desecrating the traditional Authorities’ activities as an alien Practice in Dagbon.

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Published:August 18, 2026

Published at: 07:23Am

By Saibu Terry

Yapei United Football Club has opened discussions with the Ghana Football Association (GFA) over the Association’s decision to move the club from Zone 1A to Zone 1B ahead of the 2026/27 football season

In a statement issued on August 17, 2026, management expressed disappointment over what it described as a sudden and unilateral decision, coming just a day before the release of fixtures for the new season.

Management said the club’s original placement in Zone 1A was announced weeks earlier, and the late change has created uncertainty for the club, its players, technical team, sponsors and supporters.

According to Yapei United, the initial division of Zone 1 was primarily influenced by security considerations rather than geographical location. The club therefore questioned the rationale for using geographical considerations to justify the latest adjustment.

The club also raised concerns about the financial implications of the decision, particularly because its sponsorship arrangements were secured based on its expected participation and visibility in Zone 1A.

Yapei United further clarified that the Northern Regional Football Association (NRFA) played no role in the decision and should not be blamed for the reassignment.

Management described the NRFA as a supportive partner and maintained that league zoning remains the sole responsibility of the GFA.

Despite its concerns, the club said it is engaging the GFA to find an amicable solution and is exploring alternative arrangements to minimise the potential impact of the decision on its operations and sponsorship commitments.

Yapei United has also appealed to the GFA to consider merging Zone 1A and Zone 1B, arguing that the frequent relegation of clubs promoted from the two zones in the same season raises questions about the effectiveness of the current structure and its developmental objectives.

The club has urged its supporters to remain calm and patient while discussions with the GFA continue.

Management assured supporters that further updates would be communicated once meaningful progress is made in the ongoing engagement with the football authorities.