Before Ghana’s national team plays Mali and the Central African Republic in 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifications, Black Stars captain Andre Ayew has been neglected by team management. Andre had a respectable season with French Ligue 1 team Le Havre, helping them to survive with six goals in 19 games. …
Read More »Bawumia cuts sod for construction of Gambaga Sports Complex
As Vice President and NPP Flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia cut the sod this morning to begin building on a new contemporary sports complex, excitement erupted in Gambaga, in the North East Region. The project’s goals are to give young people in Gambaga and the surrounding area access to contemporary sporting …
Read More »Otumfuo gives Prosper Ogum green light to continue as Kotoko head coach
Following a meeting with the Otumfuo Osei Tutu II this afternoon at Manhyia, coach Prosper Nartey Ogum has been granted the go-ahead to continue leading Asante Kotoko. The players, technical staff, and Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the squad met in succession to discuss issues facing the club at the …
Read More »Mahama vows to separate sports from youth ministry
In an effort to better serve the needs of Ghana’s youth, National Democratic Congress flagbearer Mr. John Dramani Mahama has revealed plans to restructure the Ministry of Youth and Sports. Speaking on March 29, 2024, during the NDC’s National Youth Wing Secretariat and Campaign launch, Mr. Mahama emphasized the need …
Read More »Minority demands probe into $240m expenditure on African Games
The just concluded 13th African Games has been characterized by the Minority in Parliament as a historic tragedy. Despite the fact that $240 million was spent on the event, certain members of the Ghanaian delegation have experienced issues, which has drawn criticism from National Democratic Congress (NDC) Members of Parliament …
Read More »Sports facilities used for African Games will be well maintained – Akufo-Addo assures
Ghanaians have been reassured by President Nana Akufo-Addo that the recently built sports facilities, which hosted the 13th African Games, will be properly maintained and suitable for training the next generation of athletes as well as hosting international events. The President revealed that the facilities will serve as the hub …
Read More »We want a forensic audit into the budget, expenditure of the African Games – NDC
The African Games preparation and organization budget and expenses are being subject to a forensic audit, as demanded by the National Democratic Congress (NDC). This follows South Africa’s decision, in accordance with International Hockey Federation regulations, to withdraw its men’s and women’s hockey teams from the currently-running 13th African Games …
Read More »GFA officially appoints Otto Addo as Black Stars coach
Otto Addo has been officially named the head coach of the Black Stars by the Ghana Football Association(GFA). Otto Addo was awarded a three-year contract by the GFA on Friday, March 14, 2024, according to a statement released by the organization. Otto Addo finished first in the hiring process. Kurt …
Read More »Akufo-Addo sacks NSA Director General, Prof Peter Twumasi
Professor Peter Twumasi, the Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), has been relieved of his duties. He will be replaced in an acting capacity by Dodzie Numekevor until a formal appointment is made public. Mr. Numekevor has 14 days to accept the appointment, which was signed on February …
Read More »Borteyman Sports Complex to be converted to University of Sports for Development -Mustapha Ussif
The 13th African Games, which will take place in Accra, Ghana, from March 8–23, 2024, will see the Ministry of Youth and Sports transform the Borteyman Sports Complex into a University of Sports for Development after the event. The Ministry claims that this is being done to guarantee the quality …
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