Ghana’s newly appointed Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has called for the validation of data on the number of beneficiaries of the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) programme as a critical first step in his tenure. Speaking during his maiden visit to the Ministry of Education on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, shortly after his […]
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CHAN 2024: ‘There is a bright chance of qualification’ – Didi Dramani on Nigeria clash
Head coach of Ghana’s Black Galaxies, Mas-Ud Didi Dramani, believes there is a good chance of his side securing a ticket for the 2024 African Nations Championships (CHAN). For the second consecutive year, the Black Galaxies will come up against Nigeria in the playoff round for a place in the competition which has been rescheduled […]
Kudus ready for West Ham return after serving five-game ban
Mohammed Kudus has served his five-game suspension and is ready for West Ham United’s crucial encounter against Leicester City. The Black Stars midfielder was sent off against Tottenham on October 19 for slapping and pushing two opposition players in their Premier League meeting. He was given an initial three-game suspension and was upgraded to five, […]
Ghana drops to 77th in FIFA rankings after disappointing AFCON campaign
Ghana’s Black Stars have dropped four places in the latest FIFA rankings, now sitting at 77th globally. This decline follows a disappointing end to their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification campaign. Previously ranked 73rd in October, Ghana also remains 14th in Africa, lagging behind continental giants such as Morocco, Senegal, and Egypt. The […]
Unwanted history: Ghana’s AFCON failure a dark chapter for Otto Addo and the Black Stars
It was in Kigali about two decades ago. Ghana’s Black Stars had failed to shine, completely overshadowed by the black in the stars. In Accra, Kumasi, Tamale, Takoradi, and many other parts of the country, there was a national mourning as the pride of this West African nation missed out on the final list of […]
African Games 2023: ‘I’m sad and stranded’ – Ghanaian gold-medal winning high jumper reveals
2023 African Games gold medalist, Evans Cadman Yamoah, says his current situation has left him ‘sad and stranded’ as he seeks support. The Ghanaian is no longer eligible for the NCAA scholarship having spent two years competing in the collegiate system in Ghana. The high jumper is on the verge of being unenrolled from school […]
Baba Yara Stadium ready for football activities – NSA
The Ashanti Regional Public Relations Officer of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Patience Adams has announced that the Baba Yara Sports Stadium is ready to host football matches following the completion of renovations. In an interview with Akoma FM, Miss Adams confirmed that the venue is operational but still requires formal approval from their superiors in Accra […]
2025 AFCONQ: Kwasi Appiah temporarily steps down as Exco member following CAF directive
Kwasi Appiah has temporarily stepped down from his position as a member of the Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) following a directive from CAF. Appiah, who currently serves as the head coach of the Sudan national team, is set to face Ghana in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. This raised […]
CAF approves Accra Sports Stadium for Ghana vs Sudan AFCON qualifier
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has approved the Accra Sports Stadium for the TotalEnergies 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Matchday 3 qualifier between Ghana and Sudan. According to a letter from CAF to the Ghana Football Association, Prosper Harrison Addo, the continental body has santioned the Accra Stadium for the match scheduled for […]
Ghana challenges CAF over FIFA-standard pitch claims; requests assessment of Accra, Cape Coast stadia
The Ghanaian government has vehemently denied claims by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) that the country lacks FIFA-standard pitches to host international matches. The rebuttal comes in response to CAF’s recent ban on the Baba Yara Stadium, the only approved venue for Ghana’s Black Stars matches, due to its failure to meet required standards. […]
Basigi leaves Hasaacas after 21 years; heads to Tanzania to join Simba Queens
Yussif Basigi has left his role as head coach of Hasaacas Ladies after 21 years with the club, Joy Sports can confirm. The 52-year-old is expected to sign for Tanzanian side Simba Queens following the decision to step down from his position at the Takoradi-based outfit. Basigi will sign a one-year deal with Simba Queens […]
‘I went into coaching to avoid slipping into depression’ – Essien
A former Ghana Chelsea star, Michael Essien, opened up on his decision to go into coaching following his retirement from active football. Essien, 41, who holds a UEFA License A coaching certificate, has been working as an Individual Player Coach at Danish club FC Nordsjaelland since 2020. In an exclusive interview with Joy Sports Editor, […]