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Government secures free-to-air broadcast of 2026 FIFA World Cup for Ghanaians
The Government has secured free-to-air broadcast rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup through the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), ensuring that Ghanaians nationwide can follow the tournament without subscription barriers.
Bagbin receives 2026 Democracy Cup trophy ahead of Kotoko-Hearts clash
Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has received the 2026 Democracy Cup trophy ahead of the highly anticipated clash between Asante Kotoko and Accra Hearts of Oak at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi on 28 August. Speaking at the trophy presentation, Bagbin said the competition had evolved beyond f...
Glasgow 2026: Nancy Bamfo, Adelaide Djabatey eliminated in women’s 54kg boxing
Ghana’s Nancy Bamfo suffered a unanimous points defeat to Northern Ireland’s Nicole Clyde in the women’s 54kg Round of 16 at the Commonwealth Games. Three of the five judges scored it 30 – 26 in favour of Clyde, while two other judges scored 29 – 27 for Clyde in Sunday’s contest. Bamfo, a corporal in […]
Jurgen Klopp returns to football as Germany manager
The German Football Association (DFB) has appointed Jürgen Klopp as the new head coach of the national team on Friday, ending speculation about who would succeed Julian Nagelsmann. DFB President Bernd Neuendorf said the association’s governing bodies had unanimously approved Klopp’s appointment, describing him as the “...
U-17 AFCON: Black Starlets open campaign with thrilling 2-2 draw against Algeria
Ghana’s Black Starlets began their U-17 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a dramatic 2-2 draw against Algeria at the Mohammed VI Football Academy, in a match that swung sharply after a dominant first-half display from the West Africans. Ghana made a dream start when Gavi Yao capitalised on an error from the Algerian...
GFA hands Hohoe United a four-year ban after Ghana Premier League withdrawal
The Disciplinary Committee of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has handed Hohoe United FC a four-year suspension from all domestic competitions, ruling the club out of action until the 2029/30 football season. The sanction, announced on Friday, May 1, 2026, follows the club’s unilateral withdrawal from the ongoing...
Team Ghana receive boost as government increases Commonwealth Games medal bonuses
The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has announced an improved medal bonus package for Team Ghana ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with gold medal winners set to receive US$10,000. Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Iddie Adams revealed the enhanced incentive scheme during a meeting with Team Ghana in...
We need single Management Committee for all national teams – Sports Minister Kofi Adams
The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has revealed plans to advocate for the establishment of a single standing Management Committee to oversee the activities of all Ghana’s national teams. The proposal, according to the Buem Member of Parliament, is aimed at improving coordination, consistency, and the ov...
‘Football doesn’t lie on the grass’ – Jordan Ayew
Jordan, for the larger part of his 16 years with the Black Stars, has faced criticism from Ghanaian fans for his performances.
Disciplinary Committee slaps Hohoe United FC with 3-season ban over Ghana Premier League withdrawal
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) Disciplinary Committee has sanctioned Hohoe United FC, suspending the club from the Ghana Premier League and all other GFA competitions until the 2029/2030 football season.
GPL 2025/26: Stoppage-time penalty hands Aduana FC win over leaders GoldStars
Aduana FC secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Bibiani Gold Stars at the Nana Agyeman Badu Park in Matchweek 29 of the Ghana Premier League. After a tightly contested first half, Benjamin Tsivanyo broke the deadlock in the 62nd minute with a composed finish from a well-worked move. Gold Stars responded with determinatio...
2026 WC: I have no evidence of Black Stars player selection influence by GFA – Kofi Adams
Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has dismissed suggestions that the leadership of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) interfered in the selection of players for the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. His comments follow growing public debate after head coach Carlos Queiroz named his 26-man sq...