Kofi Adams, the Member of Parliament for Buem and Minister Designate for Youth and Sports, has underlined the necessity of a comprehensive strategy for sports development, stressing the value of grassroots funding and shifting focus away from football and the Black Stars. Mr. Adams emphasized during his appearance on GHOne …
Read More »Provide detailed report on Ghana football – Mahama to GFA
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has formally been asked by the Office of the President to provide a thorough report on the situation of Ghanaian football. Reliable sources claim that the GFA has produced a 75-page document that covers many facets of football performance, development, and management in the nation. …
Read More »2025 AFCON Qualifiers: Black Stars fail to redeem honour with embarrassing defeat to Niger
Black Stars coach Otto Addo stated in a post-match interview following Friday, November 15, 2024, the 1:1 draw in Luanda, Angola, that he hoped to “beat [Niger] for our honor to at least get to third place.” On Monday, November 18, 2024, Ghana hosted Niger at the Accra (Ohene Gyan) …
Read More »Black Stars fail to qualify for 2025 AFCON after 1-1 draw in Angola
A 1-1 draw with Angola in Luanda has prevented Ghana’s Black Stars from qualifying for the AFCON for the first time since 2004. Michael Baidoo and Razak Simpson, defenders for Nations FC, were given their first debuts for the Black Stars when Otto Addo made changes to the starting eleven …
Read More »Former Asante Kotoko player and coach Michael Osei is dead
Michael Osei, 53, the former head coach of Asante Kotoko, passed suddenly. After being taken to the hospital for chest symptoms, Osei, who was a player for the Porcupine Warriors before becoming a coach for the team, reportedly passed away in London. Many people close to him are shocked by …
Read More »Kwesi Nyantakyi sues Dan Kwaku Yeboah for defamation
Dan Kweku Yeboah and his media company, Peace FM, are the targets of a defamation lawsuit filed by former Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kwesi Nyantakyi. The case, which was filed on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, asks for damages of 10 million cedis. Former FIFA Council member Nyantakyi is contesting …
Read More »Lewandowski’s double as Barcelona beat Real Madrid in El Clasico
La Liga leaders Barcelona defeated Real Madrid in the El Clasico, scoring twice in three minutes thanks to goals from Robert Lewandowski. This victory put them six points ahead of their opponents. Real wanted to reach 43 league games without a loss, which would have tied the record established by …
Read More »“I expect men who will show passion and desire to play for Ghana” – GFA Boss to Black Stars players
Kurt Okraku, the president of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), has voiced his dissatisfaction with Ghana’s lackluster performances in the midst of their pivotal doubleheader against Sudan, emphasizing their aspirations of qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Following a humiliating home loss to Angola and a 1-1 draw …
Read More »Otto Addo names 25-man squad for 2025 AFCON qualifiers against Sudan
Otto Addo, the head coach of the Black Stars, has announced his team for the next doubleheader Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers against Sudan. Ghana played the Palancras Negras to a goalless draw at Baba Yara Stadium before drawing 1-1 with Niger. Alexander Djiku and Ernest Nuamah, who missed the …
Read More »I’m not the worst Sports Minister in Ghana – Mustapha Ussif defends himself
Minister of Youth and Sports Mustapha Ussif has refuted claims that he is “the worst Sports Minister” in Ghanaian history. In addition, the Minister justified the government’s decision to spend USD $3 million on Ghana’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) participation. The Minister disputed the assertion and questioned the …
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