Former Chairman of the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA), Cudjoe Fianoo, has backed President John Dramani Dramaniâ??s directive for every Black Stars budget to be made public. According to the experienced football administrator, this is key to ensure accountability.â??I side with the President on making every budget of the Black Stars public. Accountability is very key, and moreover it's taxpayers money,â? Cudjoe Fianoo said in an interview with Lawson FM.President

The draw for the quarter finals of the 2024/25 MTN FA Cup competition will take place at the MTN House, Ridge, in Accra on Friday March 7, 2025. The quarterfinalists will know their opponents after the live draw next month. So far seven teams have secured qualification to the quarter-final stage with the winner of  Asante Kotoko and Eleven Wise outstanding match expected to complete the list.Three Ghana Premier League clubs have made it to this stage of the competition

Former Ghana international and current coach Yaw Preko has explained why foreign-born players often struggle to adapt to the Black Stars. Despite excelling for their European clubs, many of these foreign-born players have found it difficult to replicate their form with Ghana. Many Ghanaians are frustrated by their inconsistent performances on the international stage.Speaking to 3Sports, Preko pointed to the unique challenges of African football as a key factor.â??There are

US-Ghanaian defender Kelvin Lamptey Mills has expressed admiration for former Ghana international Samuel Osei Kuffour, as he looks to carve a successful career in football.The 19-year-old, who recently joined Cypriot second-division side MEAP Nisou on loan from Omonia, aspires to reach the highest level of the game and sees Kuffour as a key inspiration.Though he never watched the former Bayern Munich star play live, Mills has studied his highlights extensively, along with other

Malian football legend Seydou Keita is in talks with Algerian officials over a potential business partnership aimed at strengthening trade between the two neighbouring countries.The former FC Barcelona midfielder, who won two UEFA Champions League titles under Pep Guardiola, has successfully transitioned into entrepreneurship since retiring from football.Keitaâ??s recent visit to Algeria was part of efforts to enhance economic ties between Algeria and West African nations, including

Nations FC defender Razak Simpson has rejected claims that locally based players face unfair treatment in the Black Stars camp.There have been ongoing suggestions that foreign-based players receive preferential treatment, but Simpson insists all players are treated equally and with respect.â??We, the local players, can compete if given the chance, we can deliver. Once you enter the Black Stars camp, itâ??s a great experience. They treat us well, and itâ??s completely false

President John Dramani Mahama has outlined plans to develop a national sports policy to guide the administration of sports in Ghana.Speaking during his first State of the Nation Address on Thursday, Mahama emphasized his government's commitment to improving sports infrastructure and ensuring sustainable development through policy reforms.â??Recent years have unveiled the depressing structural deficiencies in administration, funding, infrastructure, and talent development,"

Ghana legend Kwadwo Addai Kyenkyenhene is urging Otto Addo to qualify the Black Stars to the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament to be staged in USA, Canada and Mexico.The Black Stars will play host to Chad in the fifth round of the qualifiers on Friday, March 21, 2025 before traveling for Madagascar clash, three days later.Ghana are currently second in Group I with 9 points after four matches into the qualifying series.The Black Stars qualifying campaign began with a 1-0 win over Madagascar,

Former Hearts of Oak board member, Barimah Atuahene, has voiced concerns over the selection criteria for Ghana's national football team, the Black Stars.He believes many players don't deserve invitations to the team because they have not shown enough quality with their club sides.This is a sentiment many people share, believing that there are underhand dealings in player call-ups for the national teams.He also criticized the selection process for the national team, arguing

Ghana star Mohammed Kudus has dropped the iconic No.10 jersey for the Black Stars, GHANAsoccernet.com can exclusively report.The 24-year-old wore the iconic shirt during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Sudan and Niger last year.The top Ghana player has decided to drop the famous No.10 jersey ahead of the remaining qualifying matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.It's unclear whether this decision was motivated by personal reasons, a desire to reduce pressure

President John Mahama has pledged to establish a School Sports Authority in a bid to revamp Ghana's grassroots sports development during his State of the Nation Address to Parliament on Thursday, February 27, 2025.School sports used to be the hub for unearthing talents like Michael Essien and other big stars who were discovered through programs like the Milo Games.Acknowledging the important role of youth sports in unearthing talents, Mahama emphasized the need to reposition

Ghana star Mohammed Kudus has been demoted to the fourth captain of the Black Stars, shifting him down in the team's leadership hierarchy. Kudus, 24, captained the Black Stars in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Sudan and Niger under controversial circumstances.The move to hand the captain's armband to the West Ham United star ahead of experienced and seasoned Jordan Ayew sparked widespread controversy in the country.The former Ajax midfielder,

Ghana's upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Madagascar has been relocated from Antananarivo to the northern Moroccan city of Al Hoceima.The Group I fixture, initially scheduled to take place in the Malagasy capital, has been moved to a neutral venue due to the unapproved status of Madagascar's national stadium.The game, set to be played on Monday, March 24, 2025, will now be held at the Grand Stade d'Al Hoceima in Morocco.This decision comes just

President H.E. John Dramani Mahama has once again reiterated his commitment to transparency in the financing of sports, particularly the budget of the Black Stars.During his State of the Nation Address on Thursday, Mahama appealed for the transparent declaration of all financial inputs in national teams because they are financed with taxpayers' money. He stated:"Next month, the senior national team, the Black Stars, now a shadow of their former selves, will be in action."I

West Ham United star Mohammed Kudus wants to be a true patriot for his native Ghana, rather than getting involved in discussions over Black Stars captaincy.The 24-year-old will no longer captain the team following controversies over Otto Addo's decision to hand him the armband during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Sudan and Niger.The talented forward has emphasized his commitment to serving Ghana on the field without engaging in disputes over leadership roles

Black Stars forward Jordan Ayew is reportedly set to be named the new captain of Ghanaâ??s senior national team.According to Joy Sports, the Leicester City striker will assume the role ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar slated for next month.The leadership shake-up comes after Thomas Partey, who previously served as the first deputy under André Ayew, opted against retaining the position. As a result, Alexander Djiku has been appointed as

Ghana forward Emmanuel Gyasi climbed off the bench to help Empoli defeat Juventus on penalties and reach a historic semi-final in the Coppa Italia. Before the game on Wednesday night, Empoli's best performance in the competition was reaching the quarter-final.Gyasi, who started in the defeat to Atalanta on Sunday, was introduced in the game in the 73rd minute, replacing Jacopo Bacci.Italian-Moroccan forward Youssef Maleh opened the scoring for Empoli after 24 minutes but

The 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier between Ghana and Madagascar will be held in Morocco. The game which was originally scheduled to take place at Antananarivo on March 24, 2025, has now been moved to Al Hoceima, Morocco, due to the unapproved status of Madagascar's national stadium.This Matchday 6 fixture is set to kick off at 7:00 pm at the Grand Stade d'Al Hoceima. Ghana, currently second in Group I, will face Madagascar after hosting Chad at the Accra Sports Stadium.With

The Black Stars of Ghana will host Chad in Accra for the fifth round of games in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.FIFA has confirmed the Accra Sports Stadium as the venue for Ghana's 2026 World Cup qualifier against Chad. The match is scheduled for Friday, March 21, 2025, at 19:00 hours.The Black Stars currently second in Group I with 9 points, will face Chad in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier.With nine points from four matches, the Black Stars are level with Comoros,

Ghanaian forward Ibrahim Zubairu has reacted after scoring in the thrilling Belgrade derby between Partizan and Red Star at the Red Star Stadium. The former Ghana youth international opened the scoring after an electric start to the game, firing home after eight minutes.Zubairu lasted 52 minutes before he was replaced in the 52nd minute as the game ended 3-3.He posted after the game: "God's plan."Meanwhile, the game exploded to life after the break when Senegalese