Black Stars forward Antoine Semenyo says it’s always ‘an honour’ to get called up to represent the national team. According to him, he is privileged to play for Ghana, revealing that the only time he will fail to honor an invitation is when he is injured. Semenyo was one of Ghana’s goalscorers during the recent […]
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Black Stars Management Committee members are currently not being paid – Sports Minister
Ghana’s Sports and Recreation Minister, Kofi Adams, has confirmed that members of the newly formed Black Stars Management Committee are not receiving any financial reward for their roles. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) dissolved the previous committee led by Mark Addo after the Black Stars failed to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) […]
Ghana’s Black Stars Soar: A Crucial Victory in World Cup Qualification
In a compelling display of skill and determination, the Ghana Black Stars of Ghana delivered a resounding performance, securing a pivotal 3-0 victory against Madagascar in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. This decisive win, occurring amidst the fervent anticipation of a global audience, carries significant weight not only for the Ghanaian national team but […]
We must stay focused – Otto Addo cautions Black Stars against complacency ahead of Madagascar clash
Ghana coach Otto Addo has urged his players to stay focused and avoid complacency as the Black Stars prepare to face Madagascar in a pivotal 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Monday. With Ghana topping Group I after a win against Chad, a victory over Madagascar could see them open a five-point lead – but […]
World Cup 2026Q: Salisu, Kamaldeen lead early arrivals as Black Stars open camp
The Black Stars held their first training session at the Accra Sports Stadium on Monday, March 17, in preparation for their 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar. Ghana will take on Chad on Friday, March 21, as they continue their quest for a spot in the tournament set to be held in the […]
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs pleads not guilty to updated indictment
Sean “Diddy” Combs has pleaded not guilty to an amended indictment that includes new allegations of forced labour. The superseding indictment alleges the rap mogul forced employees to work long hours under threat of physical and reputational harm and forced at least one worker to engage in sex acts with him. Mr Combs’s lawyers have […]
GFA bus shipment contained 40 mattresses, costing GHC 356K for one container – GRA reveals
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 […]
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 […]