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GFA to honour Asamoah Gyan with a testimonial match

Raphael Bannerman-Quartey — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 17:29:27 +0000

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is set to organize a testimonial match in honour of Asamoah Gyan.

Asamoah Gyan, a big name when it comes to Ghana Football, announced his retirement five years ago, but since then, no testimonial has been played to celebrate his numerous achievements in national team colors.

He finished as the Black Stars’ top goal scorer with 51 goals in 109 appearances.

He is also Africa’s highest goal scorer in FIFA World Cup history, having scored six goals across three tournaments: Germany 2006, South Africa 2010, and Brazil 2014.

Gyan started his career in the Ghana Premier League with Liberty Professionals, played for Udinese, Modena, Rennes in France, and Sunderland in the English Premier League.

The move to Shanghai SIPG at the height of his career sparked a lot of waves in the foreign and local media landscape, Al Ain and Al Ahli in the United Arab Emirates, Kayserispor in Turkey, and finally Legon Cities FC in Ghana.

Baby Jet, as he’s affectionately called, is a household name that will be remembered for his stellar goals and chilling dance moves.

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UDS qualify to semifinals of World University Games

Raphael Bannerman-Quartey — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 17:48:05 +0000

Ghana’s University for Development Studies (UDS) has reached the semifinals of the 2025 World University Games in Dalian, China.

The Ghanaian-based University has secured two wins and a draw in its group stages, earning it seven points.

That aided them to their quarter-final game against Kyungil University from South Korea, where they dispatched them with cheeky ease.

Ronald Frimpong stole the show with an impressive hat-trick.

Zakaria Alhassan was not left out of the action as he scored a brace as well, but the Korean side managed two consolation goals to end the game at 5-2.

The Tamale-based are hoisting the flag of Ghana and Africa high in the ongoing University tournament.

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King Faisal petitions CAS to annul new term limit extension of GFA

Raphael Bannerman-Quartey — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 08:16:11 +0000

Division One League side King Faisal Football Club have formally filed a complaint to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, challenging the constitutionality of the Ghana Football Associations (GFA) ordinary congress and the resolutions passed during the last month’s meeting.

In a letter dated September 15, 2025, King Faisal, through its legal representative, Evans Adika Law, claimed that the GFA should not have held its congress because it was formally served with a notice of injunction.

‘‘The Ghana Football Association (GFA) was formally served with a legal challenge to the alleged Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on August 12, 2025, and the resolution allegedly passed during that meeting.’’

Subsequently, the club has written to Lausanne-based CAS, ostensibly to reverse the decisions taken by Congress on August 12 and address other ‘’irregularities’’.

‘‘This challenge, filed at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne, Switzerland, seeks to address significant governance and procedural irregularities that undermine the legitimacy of the GFA’s actions related to and during the alleged AGM. King Faisal Football Club, asserts that the GFA’s inaction and actions, render the August 12, 2025, AGM and its outcomes invalid.’’

In the formal complaint, the club also indicated five reasons as basis for challenging the constitutionality of Congress;

Abridged Notice Period without the unanimous consent of members.
Undisclosed real and potential Conflicts of Interest involving the chairperson of the AGM.
Improper Bundling of issues voted on and over voting.
Denial of Poll after a show of hands.
Undue Influence.

King Faisal are also seeking the following reliefs from the CAS:

An injunction restraining the GFA from implementing or enforcing the resolution pending the outcome of this arbitration.
A declaration that the alleged AGM held on August 12, 2025, and the alleged resolution passed therein are null and void due to conflicts of interest and several procedural breaches.
An order recusing the GFA Executive council from participating in the remedial measures.
An order directing the GFA to amend the Normalization statute to comply with Ghanaian law and for subsequent registration with the ORC in compliance with Ghanaian law.
An order carving out the current President of the GFA from any future attempts to amend the terms of his office, while he is still in office. – Costs and any other relief the CAS deems fit to grant.

The club also contends that the GFA’s ‘‘inaction and actions, render the August 12, 2025, AGM and its outcomes invalid.’’ ‘‘Specifically, King Faisal Football Club asserts that GFA’s intentional failure to deposit the Normalization Statute with the Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC), following the FIFA Normalization Committee’s tenure from August 2018 to October 2019, is the foundation for several procedural missteps that ensued and warrant legal redress.’’

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Black Queens to face England’s Lionesses

Raphael Bannerman-Quartey — Sat, 13 Sep 2025 08:52:32 +0000

The Black Queens of Ghana will play England’s Lionesses for the first time at senior level on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at St Mary’s Stadium in Southampton.

The two heavy weights in womens football will go head-to-head in a daring clash at at St Mary’s Stadium in Southampton.

Coach Kim will use this high profile game to test the readiness of his girls.

England is consideed one of the best teams with respect to womens football and this duel will pose an opportunity for the Black Queens to know their might against one of the best in the football landscape.

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“We will build stadia in all the new regions” – President Mahama

Raphael Bannerman-Quartey — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 12:15:31 +0000

President John Dramani Mahama has confirmed government plans to provide modern sports infrastructure in regions without standard stadia.

Speaking to journalists at a press engagement on Wednesday night, the first gentleman of the land underscored that plans are underway to replicate the Tarkwa GoldFields stadium model across the country.

“We promised to build stadia in all the new regions and the regions that don’t have modern stadia. So, as I speak, the Ministry of Sports and Recreation is doing the design and costing of the stadia, and Upper East is one of the regions that has been captured to receive a new sports stadium,” he said.

“What we are doing is, Tarkwa GoldFields built a standard stadium for their football activities, and I was surprised to learn it cost about $13 million.

“When the Government of Ghana built a stadium, it cost hundreds of millions of dollars. Those of you who have been to Tarkwa and have seen the stadium, it’s a standard stadium, and it takes about 10,000 people. So, if GoldFields built it for $13 million, then the government too should be able to do the same,” he explained.

Mahama added that the government has contacted the architects and designers of the Tarkwa project, intending to replicate the model in other regions that do not yet have standard stadia.

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Ghana launches historic matchday brochure

Raphael Bannerman-Quartey — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 13:36:32 +0000

Ghana has taken a bold step towards modernising its sports with the official launch of the Matchday Brochure Project at the Accra Sports Stadium.

The groundbreaking initiative, developed by Aurum Global Partners in collaboration with the National Sports Authority (NSA), is designed to showcase Ghana’s sporting ecosystem on the global stage.

The launch was attended by dignitaries across the sports fraternity, including representatives of all 52 federations under the NSA.

Dr Steven Blessing Ackah, President of Aurum Global Partners, described the project as a “turning point for Ghana sports”, highlighting its potential to attract investors, promote transparency, and strengthen partnerships with international bodies such as CAF and FIFA.

NSA Director-General Mr Yaw Ampofo-Ankrah pledged full institutional support, urging all federations to cooperate with Aurum Global Partners, the only state-authorised body mandated to produce the brochure.

> “The Matchday Brochure is a powerful tool to position Ghana sports globally. It will serve as a reference point for our federations and strengthen our ties with global sports partners,” Mr Ampofo-Ankrah said.

The brochure will be distributed first to the Ghana Football Association (GFA), followed by international organisations and diplomatic missions.

Focus of the Maiden Edition

The first edition of the Matchday Brochure places a strong spotlight on Ghana’s Black Stars and their journey through the FIFA World Cup qualifiers to the USA, Canada, and Mexico in 2026. This edition highlights the team’s preparation, performance, and ambition to position Ghanaian football on the world stage, while also profiling other federations and athletes shaping the country’s sporting identity.
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Key Benefits
* Provides a credible centralised database on Ghana sports.
* Attracts sponsorship and foreign investment.
* Strengthens collaboration with FIFA, CAF, and international federations.
* Serves as a branding and sports diplomacy tool for Ghana.
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The Matchday Brochure reaffirms Ghana’s readiness to embrace innovation, modernity, and international partnerships to build a world-class sporting industry.

Issued by:
Aurum Global Partners (AGP), in collaboration with the National Sports Authority (NSA)

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MTN Ghana to pump $2m into Black Stars, three others

Raphael Bannerman-Quartey — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 13:18:56 +0000

Telecommunications giant MTN Ghana has officially become the new headline sponsor of four national teams.

This was confirmed by the Chief Executive Officer, Stephen Blewett, during a high-profile unveiling of the deal on Thursday in Accra.

Under the two-year agreement, MTN will serve as the headline sponsor for the Black Stars, Black Queens, Black Satellites, and Black Starlets.

The new sponsorship deal is also worth $2 million and will run until August 2027. This will also serve as a support for the teams’ development and preparations.

Speaking at the launch, Blewett highlighted football’s unique ability to unite the nation.

“Football is a passion that connects the whole country, and MTN is proud to be part of the journey to take our teams to greater heights,” he said.

The sponsorship comes at a critical time as Ghana’s national teams prepare for upcoming international competitions.

The Black Queens, who recently claimed the bronze medal at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, are now setting their sights on the next WAFCON edition and the 2027 Women’s World Cup.

The Black Stars, who failed to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), are focused on earning a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Mexico, and Canada.
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Coach Otto Addo and his squad are scheduled to regroup in September for Matchday 7 and 8 qualifiers against Chad and Mali, before wrapping up their campaign with matches against Comoros and the Central African Republic in October.

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Baba Yara Stadium unfit for football – NSA laments

Raphael Bannerman-Quartey — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 17:04:42 +0000

The Director-General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, has lamented the poor state of the Baba Yara Stadium.

The NSA boss, his entourage, and other key personalities toured the facility on Thursday, July 31.
Following the tour, Yaw Ankrah opined that the pitch was unfit for football and needed to be worked on as soon as possible to host football activities again.

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“The state of the pitch at the moment, you cannot even play Colts football on it,” Ankrah told the press.
“The weather, which is a natural source, has not been too favourable in this part of the country over the past few weeks,” he explained.

“Kotoko officially wrote to us just over a week ago,” Ankrah added.
“They wish to use this venue, but as we can all see, we need to make sure everything is in perfect condition before that can be done.”
“We need to put our act together, join forces, and make sure it happens. The experts have given us a timeline, and we must work hard to meet or even beat that deadline.”

It’s unclear whether the stadium will be ready to host the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) top 4 competition scheduled for August 20.

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Prosper Narteh Ogum named Black Starlets head coach

Raphael Bannerman-Quartey — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 00:23:17 +0000

The Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced the appointment of Prosper Narteh Ogum as the new head coach of the Ghana U17 national team.

Coach Ogum will take over from Coach Frimpong Manso, who will be managing Bibiani Gold Stars for their maiden CAF Continental assignment.

“The Executive Council has appointed Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum as the new head coach of the Ghana U17 national team, the Black Starlets, ahead of the upcoming WAFU Zone B U17 Boys Championship in Nigeria, and has also been handed the role of Head of Coach Education, replacing Desmond Ofei.

“Dr. Ogum takes over from Coach Frimpong Manso, who steps aside to fully concentrate on his club duties with Bibiani GoldStars as they prepare for their maiden campaign in the CAF Champions League. The GFA expresses its gratitude to Coach Manso for his dedication to youth football and congratulates him on leading GoldStars to a historic Ghana Premier League title,” the Ghana FA said in a statement on Monday, July 28.

Similarly, Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum will supervise the GFA’s new Head of Coach Education, taking over from Desmond Ofei.

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Official : Richardson Takyi joins Deportiva Santa Marta

Raphael Bannerman-Quartey — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 18:38:09 +0000

Spanish club Unión Deportiva Santa Marta has finalized the deal for Ghanaian forward, for the 2025-2026 season.

The towering center forward inked a 2-year deal after joining from Villaviciosa de Odón, where he was a big figure for the club.

In the just-ended season, he scored an impressive 8 goals and 2 assists in 10 games in the Spanish 6th-tier league.

These startling numbers swayed Unión Deportiva Santa Marta to act fast and secure the services of one of Ghana’s hottest talents.

The 21-year-old is currently on vacation and is set to join his new club in pre-season soon.

https://twitter.com/udsantamarta/status/1939745813409759617?s=46

Unión Deportiva Santa Marta finished 11th in the just-ended season and will be hoping the acquisition of Takyi will bring good fortune for them in the upcoming season.

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