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George Afriyie vows to block Kurt Okraku’s third-term bid
Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) vice-president George Afriyie says he will do everything within his power to prevent Kurt Okraku from seeking a third term as president of the football governing body. Okraku, who was first elected GFA president in 2019, is currently serving his second term after being re-elected...
No betting company licensed to offer odds on domestic matches – GFA
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced that no betting company has been licensed to offer odds on domestic football matches as part of efforts to combat match-fixing. GFA President Kurt Okraku announced the decision during the Association’s 32nd Ordinary Congress at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence...
GH¢1m upfront payment to GPL clubs unprecedented – Mark Addo
Ghana Football Association (GFA) Vice President Mark Addo says the GH¢1 million financial support being offered to each Ghana Premier League club ahead of the 2026/27 season represents a significant development in the administration and financing of the domestic competition. The GFA announced the financial and incentiv...
GFA expands GPL broadcast coverage to boost commercial value
Vice President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Mark Addo, says the association is making progress in expanding the broadcast and commercial reach of the Ghana Premier League, revealing that about 68 matches were produced live during the previous season. Speaking to the media after the GFA’s 32nd Ordinary Congr...
GFA’s GH¢1m support for clubs is transformative – Aduana CEO
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Aduana Football Club, Collins Atta Poku, has described the Ghana Football Association’s proposed financial support for Premier League clubs as one of the most significant and transformative initiatives in the history of the association. The GFA announced a new financial and incentiv...
We cannot compete with deliberate systems through hope – Kofi Adams
Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has warned that Ghana cannot rely on hope alone if it wants to develop its football system to compete with the world’s leading nations. Addressing delegates at the Ghana Football Association’s (GFA) 32nd Ordinary Congress at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram...
Benjamin Asare to receive US$38,000 JAC Motors vehicle after Ghana’s 2026 World Cup campaign
Ghana goalkeeper Benjamin Asare is set to receive a brand-new JAC Motors vehicle valued at US$38,000 after being recognised as the best locally based player in the Black Stars’ squad at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Who exactly are we asking Ghanaians to watch? – Sports Minister bemoans the lack of GPL publicity
Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has decried the lack of visibility around the commencement of the Ghana Premier League. In his keynote address at the Ghana Football Association’s 32nd Ordinary Congress, the Sports Minister: ”the new Ghana Premier League season is about to start. Who exactly are we askin...
I want to produce a referee capable of officiating the World Cup final – GFA Referees Manager
The Referees Manager of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Alexander Kotey, has expressed a bold ambition to produce a Ghanaian referee capable of officiating a final at the FIFA World Cup. According to Kotey, Ghana has the talent and potential to reach the highest level of international refereeing if the right deve...
Football Fans Divided Over Choice of Coach for Black Stars
The appointment of a new coach for the Black Stars, Ghana’s senior national football team, has become a source of intense debate among football enthusiasts and residents in the country. The Ghana Football Association’s recent decision to relieve Chris Hughton of his coaching duties following the disappointing performance of the Black Stars at the ongoing […]
GFA Issues Apology after AFCON Disappointment
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has formally apologized to the nation following Ghana’s disappointing performance at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire. The team’s early exit from the tournament has sparked a wave of dissatisfaction among the Ghanaian populace, prompting a widespread demand for an official apology from the football governing […]
MTN Ghana Faces Scrutiny Over Black Stars Sponsorship
The Black Stars’ campaign in the 2022 World Cup ended in frustration as they were eliminated in the group stages. The woes continued in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), where Ghana suffered a similar fate, exiting the tournament at the group stage. The continuous poor performances have led to increased scrutiny of MTN […]