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WAFU Zone B U-17: Black Starlets arrive in Burkina Faso after 20-hour road journey

The Black Starlets of Ghana have arrived in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, after completing a gruelling 20-hour road journey ahead of the 2026 WAFU Zone B...

Withdrawing from AFCON qualifiers would be ‘senseless’ – Mohammed Polo

Ghana legend Mohammed Polo has rejected calls for the Black Stars to withdraw from the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, describing the...

2026/27 MTN FA Cup final to be played over two legs

The 2026/27 MTN FA Cup final will be played over two legs for the first time in the history of Ghanaian domestic football, the...

Anthony Baffoe declines role on Black Stars coaching search committee

Former Ghana defender Anthony Baffoe has declined an invitation to serve on the committee tasked with finding the next head coach of the Black...

Aduana FC chief backs Kurt Okraku for third term despite resignation calls

Aduana FC General Manager Takyi Arhin has backed Ghana Football Association (GFA) president Kurt Okraku to remain in office, saying he will support his...

Black Stars players must be active at club level and exceptional – Laryea Kingston

Former Ghana international Laryea Kingston says players selected for the Black Stars must either be competing at the highest level or possess exceptional qualities...

Ghana must use more local players in Black Stars – Takyi Arhin

Aduana FC General Manager Takyi Arhin has called for more Ghana Premier League players to be given opportunities in the Black Stars following the...

Carlos Queiroz left Black Stars’ job over poor results – Henry Asante Twum

Carlos Queiroz decided to step down as Black Stars coach because of the team's poor results, Ghana Football Association (GFA) communications director Henry Asante...

Those around Kurt Okraku are not helping him – Odartey Lamptey

Former Ghana international Nii Odartey Lamptey says the people surrounding Ghana Football Association (GFA) president Kurt Okraku are failing to help him build a...

Black Stars need a coach who can inspire players to perform – Ignatius Osei Fosu

Former Dreams FC Coach, Ignatius Osei Fosu has urged the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to appoint a head coach capable of inspiring the Black...

Ghana should withdraw from 2027 AFCON – Kojo Addae Mensah

Football analyst Kojo Addae Mensah has suggested that Ghana should consider withdrawing from the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers amid concerns over...

Thomas Partey granted leave by Al Shabab after father’s death

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has been granted special leave by Saudi Pro League club Al Shabab to travel to Ghana following the death of...

Medeama coach Tanko praises players after hard-fought Debibi win

Medeama SC coach Tanko Ibrahim has praised his players for showing character in their 1-0 victory over Debibi United in the Ghana Premier League. Medeama...

Opinion: FIFA Standard Cooperation Agreement: Ghana’s latest chance to save football

For 19 years, Ghana has refused to sign one document that could have prevented the mess we see today. That document is the FIFA...

A nation divided as Ronaldo left with big decision on Portugal future

As Lionel Messi prepares to get a hero's farewell for his successful international career, Cristiano Ronaldo's could have ended with him running down the...

Medvedev disqualified for hitting spectator with ball

Daniil Medvedev was disqualified from the China Open after hitting a spectator in the face with a ball during his semi-final against Novak Djokovic. Third...

£800m in, £800m out – Why Man City scandal shines light on Man Utd finances

The Premier League panel's report laid it out in black and white. "The club's income was hugely overstated by over £830 million." In other words, Manchester...

Police occupy Djibouti FA headquarters amid attempt to oust president Souleiman Waberi 

Attempts to oust Souleiman Waberi as the president of the Djibouti football federation (FDF) reached a dramatic climax on Monday as police occupied the...

2026/27 GHPL: GH¢1m club funding was GFA loan, says Aduana GM

Aduana FC General Manager Takyi Arhin says the GH¢1m given to each Ghana Premier League club before the start of the 2026-27 season was...

Football clubs and administrators are ‘in love’ with Kurt Okraku – Aduana FC chief Takyi Arhin

Aduana FC general manager Takyi Arhin has defended Ghana Football Association (GFA) president Kurt Okraku, insisting clubs and football administrators are in love with...

Kurt Okraku must not be judged by Black Stars performances – Aduana FC General Manager

Aduana FC General Manager Takyi Arhin says Ghana Football Association (GFA) president Kurt Okraku should not be judged solely on the performance of the...

Ghana football deserves better – Seth Panwum after Black Stars’ back-to-back AFCON qualifying defeats

Former National Sports Authority (NSA) chief executive officer Seth Panwum says Ghana football deserves better after the Black Stars suffered consecutive defeats in their...

I don’t know about that – Agyemang-Badu on Andre Ayew’s GFA presidential ambition

Former Ghana midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu says he is unaware of any plans by former Black Stars captain Andre Ayew to contest for the presidency...

GFA communication team must do more to help Kurt Okraku – Saani Daara

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Communications Director Ibrahim Saani Daara has criticised the association's communication strategy, saying President Kurt Okraku is being left to...

Dissolving GFA could create problems – Ernest Thompson warns

A former member of the Black Stars Management Committee, Ernest Thompson, has warned against calls to dissolve the Ghana Football Association (GFA) following the...

Carlos Queiroz left Black Stars’ job over lack of football infrastructure – GFA

Ghana Football Association (GFA) Communications Director Henry Asante Twum says a lack of adequate football infrastructure was among the reasons Carlos Queiroz decided to...

Kurt Okraku has created enemies for himself – Nii Odartey Lamptey

Former Ghana international Nii Odartey Lamptey says Ghana Football Association (GFA) president Kurt Okraku has created enemies within Ghana football, contributing to the difficulties...

Govt is the sponsor of Ghana Premier League – Kofi Adams

The Ghana government is funding the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League as part of efforts to strengthen domestic football, Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Iddie Adams...

2027 AFCONQ: GFA accepts responsibility for Black Stars’ poor start

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has accepted responsibility for the Black Stars' poor start to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Ghana are...

I am very much interested in Ghana’s coaching job – Manchester United legend Dwight Yorke

Former Manchester United and Aston Villa striker Dwight Yorke has confirmed his interest in becoming the next head coach of Ghana's Black Stars. Ghana are...

Fred Pappoe chairs five-man committee to find new Black Stars coach

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) and the Ministry of Sports and Recreation have constituted a five-member Search Committee to lead the recruitment of a...

GFA ordered to dissolve Black Stars technical team after Carlos Queiroz’s exit

The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has ordered a major overhaul of the technical team and management committee following the resignation of Carlos Queiroz...

2026/27 GHPL MD5 wrap: Medeama go top after win over Debibi United as Asante Kotoko return to winning ways against Karela

The 2026/27 Ghana Premier League produced a series of entertaining results as Matchday Five came to an end across the country. Fixtures were played on...

Portugal boss says door open for Ronaldo return

Cristiano Ronaldo can still return for Portugal if he chooses to, says boss Jorge Jesus. The 41-year-old captain left their Nations League camp after being...

Haaland injury worry as Norway lose in Portugal

Erling Haaland sparked injury concerns as he limped off in Norway's 2-1 Nations League defeat by Portugal. The Manchester City striker beckoned to the bench...

Argentina hit seven as Burkina Faso land five hours before kick-off

Argentina produced a devastating display to thrash Burkina Faso 7-0 in a friendly overshadowed by problems surrounding the visitors' trip to Buenos Aires. The African...

Feature: Ghana Premier League Hooliganism: We must save the game before lose it

My perspective as a Ghana Premier League fanatic. I have been a Ghana Premier League fan for many years. Like thousands of Ghanaians, I have...

Beyond Queiroz’s exit: Ghana football needs accountability, reform — not another quick fix

The sacking of another Black Stars coach will not rescue Ghana football. After six coaches in seven years, collapsing national teams, fading clubs and a...

I clawed my way to the top but need a break – Azpilicueta

Cesar Azpilicueta was an all-encompassing leader for Chelsea - and, now retired, he reflects on how his passion for education and attention to detail...

Ronaldo ‘greatest symbol’ of Portugal – Fernandes

Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes said Cristiano Ronaldo remains the country's greatest footballing figure despite leaving the squad this week after finding out he would...