His father, Sufiel, was born in Melilla - a Spanish city on the north African coast - into a Moroccan family. His Malaga side were eliminated by Real Madrid in the semi-finals but he left his mark, scoring against Luca Zidane. In 2019 he joined Real Madrid in a £21m deal - a record fee at the time for a City academy product. At Real Madrid he does not play as much as he would like - hardly anyone ever does - but he accepts it as part of the process. In Morocco - a country deeply immersed in Spanish football culture, where Real Madrid and Barcelona dominate everyday life - Brahim has become a national icon.

Entertainment of Sunday, 18 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhanaian actor and producer Kwaku Manu has expressed heartfelt gratitude to media mogul Dr Osei Kwame Despite and businessman Dr Ernest Ofori Sarpong for their pivotal support in his life. Speaking in an interview on UTV’s Atuu show on January 17, 2026, Kwaku Manu revealed that his relationship with Dr Kwame Despite dates back to his time at Hello FM. How friends became brothers: The story of Kwame Despite and Dr Ernest Sarpong“I believe that if I had not behaved well, I don’t think they could have been part of my life,” he said. Kwaku Manu recounted how Dr Kwame Despite supported him financially when he was moving into his newly built house and personally attended the occasion. He added that both men have always kept their doors open to him, a gesture he does not take for granted.

General News of Sunday, 18 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Majority Chief Whip in Parliament, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has rejected claims that the NDC is pushing to remove the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) from the 1992 Constitution, insisting that the association has no constitutional entitlement. Former Ghana Bar Association (GBA) President Yaw Acheampong Boafo has criticised the Constitution Review Committee's (CRC) recommendation to remove the association from the 1992 Constitution. Ghana Bar Association to be removed from the 1992 Constitution - CRC ReportAccording to him, the move is politically motivated by the NDC. Read his post below:Ex-GBA President accuses NDC of driving move to remove GBA from constitution - MyJoyOnline https://t.co/p6DmNOS7oP1. The law is trite that a voluntary association of professional lawyers cannot… — Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, Esq.

Business News of Sunday, 18 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG) has clarified its position on the proposed Smart Port Note (SPN), distancing itself from a press statement recently issued by a group called the Coalition of Exporters, Importers and Traders. These sessions brought together key industry players, including the Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF), Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), and several customs and freight bodies." "At the meetings, stakeholders were assured that the SPN would be implemented at no cost to importers, with expenses borne by exporting countries. IEAG highlighted ICUMS’ role in improving revenue mobilisation, cargo tracking, risk management, and automation at the ports. The Association reiterated its commitment to safeguarding the interests of Ghanaian traders and consumers, supporting initiatives that enhance port efficiency provided they are implemented transparently and without extra costs.

Health News of Sunday, 18 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Nkwanta South Municipality in the Oti Region is grappling with a severe malnutrition and healthcare crisis in the aftermath of recent conflicts. Even before the outbreak of violence, malnutrition rates among children under five had been rising, and now over 5,000 children are reported to be affected, with many in severe condition. In response, the Nkwanta South Municipal Health Directorate, in collaboration with the Ghana Ambulance Service, has screened and weighed over 1,000 children under five to identify those most at risk. Senior Nutrition Officer at Nkwanta Municipal Hospital, Nancy Dogoe, with support from Unicom Chemist, educated mothers on the importance of providing nutritious meals. Dogoe called on the government and benevolent organisations to provide additional support, including food, drugs, and logistical assistance, to address the rising malnutrition cases.

Sports News of Sunday, 18 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comAfter Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Mohamed Salah had both seen their opening penalties saved, Akor got Nigeria on the board, and their position was immediately strengthened when Omar Marmoush was denied by Stanley Nwabali, allowing Moses Simon to make it 2-0. Despite Ramy Rabia temporarily halving the deficit, Alex Iwobi made no mistake from 12 yards to put Nigeria on the brink of victory. And although Mahmoud Sabar converted his spot-kick to keep the shoot-out alive, Lookman was on hand to fire home and send the large Nigerian contingent into celebration, ensuring the Super Eagles finished AFCON with something to show for their efforts. Meanwhile, watch Ghanaians rate Daniel Laryea’s performance and predict the 2025 AFCON final.

Business News of Sunday, 18 January 2026Source: gbcghanaonline.comA member of the New Patriotic Party communications team, Dr Ezekiel Agyekum-Obeng, has added his voice to growing public complaints over Ghana’s struggling public transport system. She assured commuters that plans are underway to procure high-occupancy buses to ease congestion and improve public transport. Adding his voice, Dr Agyekum-Obeng highlighted the wider impact on Ghanaians’ daily lives. He said many commuters are spending more time on the roads than at their workplaces, arriving tired and stressed, with a toll on productivity and well-being. He called for a paradigm shift in how Ghanaians view the transport system, emphasizing the need for change to improve daily lives.

Entertainment of Sunday, 18 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhanaian actor and film producer, Kwaku Manu, has disclosed that he voted for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) because of his admiration for President John Dramani Mahama, citing the President’s leadership style and approach to governance. Speaking on UTV’s Atuu show on January 17, 2026, Kwaku Manu said his decision was influenced by President Mahama’s humility, patience, and willingness to listen to the concerns of ordinary Ghanaians. Kwaku Manu stressed that voting in Ghana today should be based on development and job creation rather than party loyalty. Kwaku Manu further praised president Mahama’s current administration, pointing out that he appointed individuals based on competence rather than personal relationships. The actor commended Dr Frank Amoakohene for being accessible and responsive to emergencies, describing it as evidence of effective governance at the regional level.

"We know how to play the final," Mane said after his second-half strike saw off Egypt in the last four. I will be very happy to play my last Afcon final, to enjoy it and to make my country win." He also sent 300 Liverpool shirts to his hometown before the Anfield club's appearance in the 2018 Champions League final, which Real Madrid ultimately won 3-1. Senegal centre-back Moussa Niakhate hailed Mane as "an incredible man" in the lead-up to the final. He had an early penalty kick saved during the first half of the 2021 Afcon final but stepped up again to decide the shootout with Egypt in Yaounde.

However, he lamented that this plan is impossible under the National Petroleum Authority’s (NPA) price floor policy, which sets a minimum price below which fuel cannot be sold. Tieku questioned the logic behind the NPA’s price floor, arguing that it undermines free-market competition in Ghana’s deregulated petroleum sector. Fuel prices drop to single digits across various pumps. Meanwhile, fuel prices have begun to drop across the country. Market leader Star Oil followed suit, announcing reductions with petrol now selling at GH¢9.97 per litre and diesel at GH¢10.97 per litre.

According to multiple reports online, the family had completed all funeral preparations, including cooking arrangements, and payments for undertakers, sound systems, canopies, mattresses, accommodation, and other logistics ahead of the burial. 40-year-old Antwi passed away in September 2025, and his remains were deposited at the Assin Brofoyedru Mortuary for preservation. However, when relatives arrived at the facility to retrieve the body for the final funeral rites scheduled for Saturday, January 17, 2026, mortuary attendants were unable to locate his remains. The development disrupted the entire funeral programme, despite the arrival of mourners from various parts of the country. Reports indicate that Antwi’s body was mistakenly swapped with that of a 75-year-old man and was buried by another family about three months ago.

Mamadi Doumbouya is Guinea's PresidentFrom the moment he seized power in September 2021, Guinea's Mamadi Doumbouya struck an imposing figure. The discreet, disciplined, and private man won 87% of the vote in December's election against a severely depleted field. Scrolling back through the social media accounts from the president's office, there is a sense of a carefully curated image. In the 15 years before he took power, Doumbouya gained extensive international experience, including being educated to master's level in France and serving in the French Foreign Legion. "I'm not sure that he has transitioned from a military man.

The Obuasi 'Massacre': What we know so farAccording to the families, promises of support made by authorities after the incident are yet to materialise. They died in a painful way, and although authorities promised to assist us, we have not received any support. We are suffering, and I appeal to President Mahama and Otumfuo to come to our aid,” one family member said. We are appealing to the government to assist us.”According to a statement issued by the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), the confrontation at AngloGold Ashanti’s Obuasi Gold Mine resulted in the death of seven illegal miners. The statement said the illegal miners were armed with locally manufactured rifles, pump-action guns, gas cylinders, knives, heavy-duty industrial bolt cutters, axes and machetes.

General News of Sunday, 18 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comA KIA Grandbird bus overturned and landed on its side in the middle of the Accra–Kumasi highway in the early hours of Saturday, January 17, 2026, leaving 34 passengers injured. The victims were quickly transported to the Suhum Government Hospital for medical treatment. When the crew arrived, they found the driver trapped inside the wreckage, while other passengers had already been evacuated by first responders and nearby residents. The bus, on the other hand, suffered significant damage, particularly to its front section. Meanwhile, the cause of the accident remains unknown at the time of filing this report.

This sentiment seems to have been affirmed by Akosua Serwaa, the wife of the late Ghanaian highlife legend, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, through a statement she made in a recent interview. Just when many Ghanaians believed the controversy surrounding Daddy Lumba’s passing had died down, her return to the country reignited public interest. In a recent interview with Adom TV, aired on January 17, 2026, Akosua Serwaa made statements that have since stirred widespread discussion among netizens. Breakdown of Daddy Lumba's 19 properties Akosua Serwaa is contesting in courtDuring the interview, Akosua Serwaa was asked to describe her late husband in just one sentence. She bluntly stated that the late Daddy Lumba was the epitome of love.