Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has staunchly defended the crucial role of management committees in the success of Ghana’s national football teams. Speaking before the Parliamentary Select Committee on Ghana football matters, Okraku addressed mounting criticism regarding the committees’ effectiveness. In response to concerns raised by football fans and pundits, Okraku emphasized that […]
Ghana midfielder Majeed Ashimeru has expressed his belief in the potential success of the Black Stars under head coach Otto Addo, who was reappointed by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) in March 2024. Addo, who signed a 34-month contract with an optional 24-month extension, began his second tenure with promising victories in the 2026 World […]
Former Black Stars captain Stephen Appiah has expressed his dismay at the possibility of Ghana hosting its next 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match abroad, calling it a “national embarrassment.” This follows the recent ban imposed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on the Baba Yara Sports Stadium due to an “unsuitable […]
Ghana defender Alexander Djiku has returned to training with Fenerbahce after missing Ghana’s September 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers due to injury. The 30-year-old centre-back picked up a knock in Fenerbahce’s match against Alanyaspor just before the international break, ruling him out of Ghana’s games against Angola and Niger. However, Djiku has made […]
Dreams FC coach Abdul Karim Zito believes the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) recent ban on Ghana’s Baba Yara Stadium could push the country’s football authorities to address long-standing issues with the facility. CAF withdrew its approval of the stadium, citing “persistent issues” with the pitch, which now forces Ghana to seek alternative venues for […]
Asante Kotoko are exploring the possibility of relocating to the Len Clay Sports Stadium in Obuasi for the 2024/25 season after the National Sports Authority (NSA) announced the closure of Baba Yara Sports Stadium for renovations. The closure, set to last one month, comes in the wake of Ghana’s recent 1-0 defeat to Angola in […]
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is actively searching for an alternative venue to host the Black Stars’ upcoming matchday three Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Sudan. This follows the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) decision to withdraw approval for the Baba Yara Stadium, citing multiple technical infractions, including an unsuitable playing surface. The […]
Ghana’s hopes of a successful 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification suffered another setback as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Niger in their second Group F match on Monday. The game, played at the Stade Municipal de Berkane in Morocco, saw the Black Stars struggle to find consistency, leaving them with […]
The Deputy Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Majeed Bawa, has attributed the vandalism at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium following the Black Stars’ defeat to Angola to betting addiction among young fans. After Ghana’s 1-0 loss to the Palancas Negras on Thursday, angry supporters stormed the pitch, damaging various facilities and throwing […]
The Black Stars of Ghana have departed for Morocco as they prepare for their second match in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Following a tough opening game against Angola, where Ghana suffered a late 1-0 defeat at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, the team is determined to bounce back. In their previous […]
