The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has revealed to JoySports that one of the containers that delivered one of the nine buses procured by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) for Division One League clubs contained over 30 mattresses, bringing the total expenditure to GHC 356,380.33. It is not immediately known to JoySports whether the mattresses were […]
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FIFA considering expanding World Cup to 64 teams for 2030 tournament
Fifa is considering a proposal to expand the 2030 men’s World Cup finals to 64 teams, an adjustment that would mean more than a quarter of its 211 member associations would take part. The idea was raised at a meeting of the Fifa council on Wednesday as part of any other business. According to reporting […]
CAS dismisses Luis Rubiales’ appeal against FIFA’s three-year ban
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has dismissed an appeal by former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales, upholding FIFA’s three-year suspension from all football-related activities. Rubiales had challenged the decision of the FIFA Appeals Committee, which on 16 January 2024, upheld his ban for conduct deemed contrary to the principles of the FIFA Disciplinary […]
Asante Kotoko bigwigs grace Nana Pooley’s one-week observation
Top management members and players of Asante Kotoko were present to pay respects to deceased fan, Francis Frimpong aka Nana Pooley, at his one-week observation in Kumasi. Pooley died after being stabbed during a matchday 19 clash against Nsoatreman, two weeks ago, in Nsoatre. The Interim Management Committee (IMC) Chairman of Asante Kotoko, Nana Apinkra, […]
GFA cannot operate in a different world – Kofi Adams warns
Ghana’s Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has cautioned the Ghana Football Association (GFA) against operating in isolation from the government’s broader objectives, particularly regarding financial prudence and accountability. Speaking on Luv FM after his swearing-in ceremony, he referenced President John Dramani Mahama’s directive that foreign travels be banned unless approved by the Chief […]
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu calls for validation of Free SHS beneficiary data
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 […]
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 […]