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The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is set to appear before the Parliamentary Select Committee for Sports, Culture, and Tourism today. The hearing, chaired by South Tongu MP Wisdom Woyome, will focus on issues related to Ghana’s participation in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and the development of accommodation …

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has inspected the Accra and Cape Coast stadiums for potential approval to host category C matches, following the suspension of Baba Yara Stadium’s license due to its poor playing surface, as reported by Joy Sports. Ghana is currently without a certified venue for international …

Ghana’s National Men’s Under 20 Football Team, the Black Satellites, have been placed in Group A for the 2024 WAFU Zone B Championship. The tournament is set to take place from October 17 to October 31, 2024. Following the draw held today, Ghana will face off against Togo, Niger, and …

The Ghanaian government has strongly refuted claims by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) that the country lacks FIFA-standard pitches to host international matches. This denial follows CAF’s recent ban on the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi, the only approved venue for the Black Stars, due to its failure to …

Ghana’s Minister of Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, has addressed claims labeling him as “the worst Sports Minister” in the country’s history. During a session with the Parliamentary Select Committee on Sports, Culture, and Tourism, chaired by Kwabena Mensah Woyome, Ussif firmly rejected the criticism, asking for clarification on what …

Ghanaian defender Mohammed Salisu made an unforgettable Champions League debut, playing a pivotal role in AS Monaco’s 2-1 victory over Barcelona on Thursday night at Stade Louis II. This marks Monaco’s triumphant return to Europe’s elite competition after a five-year absence. Monaco took advantage of an early red card for …

Ghana’s national football team, the Black Stars, has dropped to 70th place in the latest FIFA World Rankings, following a winless start to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The new ranking represents a six-place fall from the previous list released in July 2024. Ghana now ranks 14th …

Togo is set to reject a proposal to host Ghana’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Sudan, citing scheduling conflicts. According to reports, the rejection stems from the country’s inability to accommodate both Ghana’s match, scheduled for October 11, and Togo’s own qualifier against Algeria on October 15. …

Dodzie Numekevor, Director-General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), has been removed from his position after only six months in office. The decision was made by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, who issued a directive for Numekevor’s termination on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. A letter from the Secretary to the …

Patrice Motsepe, the President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), has expressed his frustration with Ghana following the ban on Baba Yara Stadium. Last week, CAF withdrew the stadium’s approval for the upcoming AFCON qualifiers, citing issues such as uneven playing surfaces, poor drainage, and inadequate grass cover. During …