Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has lauded President John Dramani Mahama for his continued commitment to the development of football in the country.Speaking during a media engagement following a meeting with Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu, who also owns Ghana Premier League side Karela United, Okraku said President Mahamaâ??s renewed focus on sports is beginning to yield significant dividends.He cited Ghanaâ??s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World

Ghanaian referee Bless Yao Selorn has been appointed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to officiate the upcoming CAF Confederation Cup fixture between Coton Sport Benin and FC San Pedro of Ivory Coast.The match is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the Stade de Kégué in Lomé, Togo.Selorn will lead an all-Ghanaian officiating team for the crucial encounter. He will be assisted by Paul Kodzo Atimaka as Assistant Referee I and Emmanuel Dolagbanu

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Ghanaian referee Charles Benle Bulu to take charge of the upcoming CAF Champions League 2025/26 encounter between MC Alger of Algeria and Colombe Sportive du Dja et Lobo of Cameroon.The fixture is scheduled for Sunday, October 26, 2025, at the Stade Ali Amar in Algiers, where both sides will be seeking an early advantage in the continental competition.Bulu, one of Ghanaâ??s most experienced referees on the international

President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, to discuss areas of collaboration aimed at promoting the development of football and education in Ghana.The meeting, held on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at the Ministry of Education in Accra, focused on creating stronger synergies between the two sectors to enhance youth development, discipline, and talent discovery through education

Asante Kotoko have announced ticket prices for their upcoming CAF Confederation Cup second-round clash against Wydad Athletic Club of Morocco, scheduled for Sunday, October 19, at the Accra Sports Stadium.Tickets for the high-profile encounter have been pegged at GHS 50 for both the Popular Stand and Centre Line, while fans wishing to sit in the VIP section will pay GHS 200.Kotoko had initially planned to host the match at their traditional home, the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi,

The race for qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Group C of the African qualifiers reaches a thrilling conclusion Tuesday evening, with Nigeria, South Africa, and Benin all still in contention to secure a ticket to next yearâ??s tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.In what promises to be a decisive night of football, Nigeria host Benin in Uyo, while South Africa take on Rwanda in Mbombela. All three sides can still finish top of the group, making it one

Hearts of Oakâ??s start to the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season has been marked by defensive organisation but a troubling lack of goals. The Phobians have scored only twice in their opening five matches - both goals coming against relegation-threatened Dreams FC and Eleven Wonders.Their recent results reflect a side still struggling to find fluency in attack: a goalless draw with Heart of Lions on October 13, another 0-0 against Bechem United on October 3, and a similar scoreline

Hearts of Oak head coach Didi Dramani has admitted his sideâ??s failure to convert chances remains a concern after the Phobians managed to score in only two of their opening five Ghana Premier League matches this season.The former Black Queens coach, however, believes the team is making steady progress in its tactical identity despite the lack of goals.Hearts have found the net only against Dreams FC and Eleven Wonders, both of whom currently sit in the relegation zone. They

Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has expressed confidence that Ghana is well-positioned to make a significant impact at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The four-time African champions secured their place at the global tournament on Sunday following a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Comoros at the Accra Sports Stadium, topping Group I with 25 points.Speaking after the Black Starsâ?? fifth World Cup qualification, Adams, who also serves as the Member of Parliament for Buem constituency,

Black Stars goalkeeper Benjamin Asare has disclosed that Germany icon Manuel Neuer has been his idol since the early days of his career. Asare has distinguished himself as the best goalkeeper in the country, earning his place in the senior national team in 2025 following a breakout season with Hearts of Oak in the 2024/25 season.The late-bloomer has not conceded a goal in the Ghana Premier League this season and has seen only one ball in his net in the World Cup qualifiers.Asked

Former Accra Lions midfielder Abass Samari Salifu has joined Israeli outfit Hapoel Kfar Shalem.The 21-Year-old signed a deal to join the second-tier outfit for the 2025/26 season after leaving Ramat HaSharon."Welcome Samari. The midfielder (2004) has signed with the club," wrote Hapoel Kfar announcing his arrival.The Black Meteors midfielder is expected to make a huge impact at the club as they eye promotion to the top tier.Samari has been training with the club after

The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has called on home-based Ghanaian players to secure selection to the Black Stars through performance rather than relying on a quota system.Adamsâ?? comments follow Ghanaâ??s successful qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Ahead of the tournament, there have been suggestions that local players should be guaranteed slots in the final squad.Speaking on Asempa

Fresh from sealing qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the technical staff of the Ghana Black Stars extended their celebrations beyond the football pitch by visiting the Osu Childrenâ??s Home in Accra, where they made a modest but heartfelt donation to support the welfare of the children.The visit, held in the spirit of gratitude and compassion, formed part of the teamâ??s commitment to giving back to society after successfully guiding Ghana to its fifth World Cup appearance.The

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo believes Ghanaâ??s successful qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup was partly due to a calmer and more focused atmosphere during the campaign.After the disappointment of missing out on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Addo has redeemed himself by guiding the national team to a place at the global showpiece. The Black Stars sealed qualification with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Comoros on Sunday at the Accra Sports Stadium.Speaking

Ghanaâ??s set-piece coach and video analyst, Gregory De Grauwe, has shared key insights into the tactical approach that turned the Black Stars into a set-piece force during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.The Belgian, who joined the national team in March 2025 on the recommendation of assistant coach Desmond Ofei, revealed that Ghanaâ??s success was built on adaptability, teamwork, and execution rather than any single secret strategy.â??It depends a little bit on what the

Cape Verde have made history by qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, becoming the second smallest nation ever to reach the global showpiece, and their unlikely success story has a unique twist involving the professional networking site, LinkedIn.The Blue Sharks sealed qualification with an emphatic 3-0 win over Eswatini, finishing top of their group ahead of African powerhouse Cameroon, who boast Premier League star Bryan Mbeumo. The qualification sparked jubilant celebrations

OGC Nice defender Kojo Peprah Oppong has shared his excitement after making his first appearance for the Black Stars in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.Oppong marked a special moment in his career on Sunday night, making his Ghana debut in the 1-0 win over Comoros at the Accra Sports Stadium.The fast-rising left-back was introduced in the second half against Comoros, as Ghana secured victory to confirm their place for the 2026 World Cup tournament, to be held in the USA, Canada and

Ghana international Alidu Seidu has opened up about the Black Stars qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament to be staged in the USA, Canada and Mexico next year.The West African football heavyweights ended their qualifying campaign with a narrow win over Comoros, confirming their place for the World Cup tournament.On the back of the Black Stars disappointing performance in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers, where the team missed out on qualification for the first time in 20-years,

Member of Parliament for Berekum West, Dickson Kyere-Duah, has urged Black Stars head coach Otto Addo to reserve a number of spots for home-based players in Ghanaâ??s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.His appeal follows Ghanaâ??s qualification for the global tournament after a hard-fought 1â??0 win over Comoros at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday.Kyere-Duah believes dedicating five slots to players from the local league would not only inspire those playing domestically

The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has admitted that serving without a deputy has made his job significantly more demanding.The Buem Member of Parliament was appointed Sports Minister following the National Democratic Congressâ?? (NDC) victory in the 2024 general elections, replacing Mustapha Ussif. Since assuming office, however, he has had to manage the ministryâ??s affairs without a deputy.Speaking to Asempa FM after Ghanaâ??s qualification for the 2026