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FIFA has confirmed that the Ghana Football Association (GFA) received more than $260,000 for the maintenance of natural grass pitches in the country. The funds were allocated for the installation of boreholes and water tanks to improve pitch conditions, aiming to meet minimum club licensing standards. This revelation comes amid …

Ghana’s head coach, Otto Addo, has referred to the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches against Sudan as “mini finals” after a tough start to the qualification process. The Black Stars, four-time champions of the tournament, are in a difficult position in Group F after a 1-0 …

Portugal and Al Nassr forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, has made history by becoming the first individual to amass one billion followers across all social media platforms. The 39-year-old football icon, who already boasts the largest following on Instagram, has also set numerous records on YouTube after launching his channel, ‘UR. Cristiano.’ …

The Ministry of Youth and Sports has instructed the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to request the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to inspect the University of Ghana Stadium for approval as a Category 3 match venue. This directive comes following CAF’s decision to withdraw the Baba Yara Stadium from hosting …

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has withdrawn its approval for the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi, Ghana, citing multiple technical deficiencies, including an unsuitable playing field. The decision follows the September 5, 2024, Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Qualifying match between Ghana and Angola, during which CAF officials noted …

Former Black Stars captain, Asamoah Gyan, has officially stepped back from politics, denouncing his affiliation with the New Patriotic Party (NPP). In a statement shared on his social media platform, Gyan explained that his involvement in partisan politics was not in the best interest of Ghanaian youth, and he has …

Former Black Starlets coach, Laryea Kingston, has taken up an exciting new role as head coach at RPS Academies in Saint Lucie, Florida, USA. The Ghanaian coach, who officially started on September 1, will be responsible for developing young football talents in the multi-sport academy, which offers a wide range …

Ghanaian defender Alidu Seidu has scored his first-ever goal for the Black Stars in a thrilling 1-1 draw with Niger during the 2025 AFCON qualifiers held in Berkane, Morocco. Seidu, who currently plays for French Ligue 1 side Stade Rennes, opened the scoring for Ghana in the 44th minute. After …

Bawa Majeed, the Deputy Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), has responded to widespread criticism regarding the poor state of the Baba Yara Stadium during Ghana’s 1-0 loss to Angola in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Majeed sarcastically questioned whether Angola “played in the sky” …

Following Ghana’s 1-0 loss to Angola in the 2025 AFCON qualifier at the Baba Yara Stadium, some disappointed fans reacted with violence, damaging stadium property. The defeat, which ended Ghana’s 24-year unbeaten run at the stadium, left fans frustrated as the Black Stars struggled throughout the match on a poor …