AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoGhana–Ivory Coast AFCON build-up: Ghana’s football officials are urging the Black Stars to treat their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier away to Côte d’Ivoire “like a final,” with the match set for 24 September in Bouaké, followed by a home game against The Gambia. Coaching spotlight: Carlos Queiroz is expected to arrive in Ghana this week after being reappointed as head coach, with reports pointing to a one-year deal and a focus on immediate qualification. Coastal climate pressure: A Harvard-backed study warns parts of West Africa’s Gulf of Guinea are losing up to 30 feet of coastline per year, with hard sea defenses potentially shifting erosion to neighboring communities—research delivered to planners in Accra, Abidjan and Lagos. Cocoa and prices: Cocoa supply worries tied to El Niño risks and disease are driving expectations of lower output in West Africa, with knock-on effects for chocolate prices and markets. Sports infrastructure angle: Ghana’s sports authority says Essipong Stadium in Sekondi is nearing readiness for continental action, as maintenance remains a key challenge.
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