The National Sports Authority (NSA) has officially announced ticket prices for Ghanaâ??s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Chad at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday, March 21.Fans can purchase tickets at the following rates: VVIP: GH¢200 VIP: GH¢150 Lower VIP: GH¢100 Osu Stand: GH¢20 Popular Stand: GH¢10Unlike previous Black Stars home games, tickets will not be sold via e-ticketing. Instead, they will be available at the Accra Sports Stadium and other
Former Black Stars head trainer, Charles Kwablan Akonnor, has backed Ghana to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup next year.Ghana, who currently second in Group I with nine points, will host Chad on Friday at the Accra Sports Stadium before travelling to Morocco to play Madagascar next week on Monday all in the Matchday five and six games.Ahead of the games, Akonnor, who is a former Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko coach believes the national team had learned
Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams has said the Black Starsâ?? technical team has assured him of victories in the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifying games.After missing out on the 2025 AFCON for the first time in two decades, the senior national team are eager to bounce back and secure a spot at the World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.Ghana will take on Chad and Madagascar in the Matchday five and six games of the qualifiers.Speaking in an interview with
Bechem United welcome Hearts of Oak to the Nana Gyeabour Park for their rescheduled Ghana Premier League fixture, originally set for February but postponed following the tragic passing of Kotoko fan Nana Pooley.The hosts enter this encounter in strong form, boasting an impressive defensive record with ten consecutive clean sheets at home. They are coming off a victory over Vision FC last weekend and will be eager to extend their good run.Hearts of Oak, on the other hand, will be
The Referees Committee of the Ghana Football Association has announced Match Officials for Matchday Twenty of the Ghana Premier League.Below are the Match Officials: NO. REFEREES, VENUES AND OTHER OFFFICIALS 1.DATE: 19TH MARCH,2025 MATCH: BECHEM UNITED X HEARTS OF OAK VENUE: NANA FOSU GYEABOUR PARK REFEREE: MAXWELLL OWUSU ASSISTANTS: TIJANI MOHAMMED & PETER DAWSA 4TH REFEREE: NATHAN ANAFO MATCH COMMISSIONER:
The new technical director of the Ghana Football Association, Winfried Schafer, joined the Black Stars for the first time during their first training session ahead of the World Cup qualifiers. The German tactician was appointed the technical director of the FA early in the year and will assist Black Stars coach Otto Addo in transforming the team into a winning side.The FA resorted to appointing the 74-year-old following Ghana's failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup
Ghanaâ??s Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has revealed plans to renovate the Cape Coast Stadium and reserve it exclusively for the Black Starsâ?? home matches.Adamsâ?? comments come amid concerns over the countryâ??s deteriorating sports infrastructure, which led to a temporary ban by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on hosting international matches due to the lack of a certified stadium for Category A games.â??If you look at the key stadium
Black Stars defender Razak Simpson has expressed confidence in Ghanaâ??s chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the team intensifies preparations for their upcoming qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar.â??We are 100% confident we are going to qualify. We are going to put in our best to qualify,â? Simpson said after Mondayâ??s training session. â??I am excited, and I thank coach Otto Addo for believing in me once again to be part of the squad.â?This
The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has revealed that he raised concerns about the Ghana Football Associationâ??s (GFA) decision to retain Otto Addo as head coach of the Black Stars, despite the team's failure to qualify for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.The 49-year-old former Borussia Dortmund talent coach came under intense scrutiny and was a subject of criticism after failing to win a single game during the AFCON qualifiers.The
Ghanaâ??s Black Stars and their embattled Head Coach, Otto Addo, face a defining moment as they return to action in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, knowing that anything short of victory could spell disaster.On Friday, the Black Stars host Chad at the Accra Sports Stadium in a must-win clash, knowing that a slip-up could make their hopes of returning to footballâ??s grandest stage â?? the expanded 48-team FIFA World Cup, which offers Africa nine qualification spots
Chadâ??s national football team arrived in Accra on Monday evening to prepare for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Ghanaâ??s Black Stars.The match is scheduled for Friday, March 21, 2025, at 19:00 hours at the Accra Sports Stadium.In Group I standings, Ghana shares the top spot with Comoros, both having accumulated nine points from four matches. The Black Stars began their campaign with a 1-0 victory over Madagascar, followed by a loss to Comoros. They rebounded
The Accra Sports Stadium will undergo additional renovations after the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification match between Ghana and Chad.This is according to the Minister of Sports and Recreation, Mr. Kofi Adams.Speaking on TV3 Sports Station on Monday, March 17, the Minister argued that closing the Stadium for renovation is important to bring it up to standard.â??I think after this game, we have to close the Accra Sports Stadium to refurbish it and bring it up to standard.
Ghana's Sports Minister, Kofi Adams, has provided a vague update on the national team's budget, sparking concerns about transparency.When asked about the budget for the Black Stars, Adams failed to provide a specific figure, saying only that the government would "support whatever we have to do."This lack of transparency seems to contradict President John Mahama's earlier promise that "there will be no secrecy in how much the government spends on national
The Black Stars of Ghana have officially commenced preparations for their next two games in the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Ghana is scheduled to play against Chad and Madagascar in the March international break.The Black Stars on Monday opened camp in Accra and had a first training session at the Accra Sports Stadium.Nine players including all three goalkeepers invited for the two games took part in the training session.The goalkeepers - Benjamin Asare, Lawrence Ati-Zigi,
Ghanaâ??s Minister in charge of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams has urged Black Stars players to show their quality in the upcoming encounter against Chad.The Black Stars are returning to action in the March international break and will take on Chad and Madagascar in two important games in the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Speaking to journalists ahead of the game, Kofi Adams has motivated the Black Stars players, insisting that they are the best on the African continent.He
The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams has argued that Ghanaâ??s qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is non-negotiable.Speaking to Journalists at the Accra Sports Stadium on Monday, March 17, the Minister compared the importance of the qualification to the air that humans breathe.Mr. Adams further assured he will do everything to ensure the Black Stars receives the support needed to beat Chad later this week.â??For the qualification, I need it just like any
Crystal Palace forward Eddie Nketiah cherishes the privilege of being a role model, recognizing the impact he can have on aspiring young footballers.The 25-year-old striker, who began his football journey at Chelsea before making his name at Arsenal, has steadily built his career with determination and resilience. After breaking into Arsenalâ??s first team in 2017 and experiencing a loan spell at Leeds United during their Championship-winning campaign, Nketiah now seeks a fresh
Eddie Nketiah has stated that he carries more than just his own dreams every time he steps onto the pitch.The Crystal Palace striker embraces the weight of his familyâ??s legacy, knowing his name represents generations of aspirations.Born in Lewisham to Ghanaian parents, Nketiahâ??s football journey began in south-east London with grassroots club Hillyfielders. Chelsea scouted him at nine, but by 2015, he faced rejection. Arsenal saw his potential, offering him a fresh start
The Asante Kotoko duo of Kwame Opoku and Frederick Asare have been named in the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League Team of the Week (ToTW) for Week 24.The two players were in action for the Porcupine Warriors over the weekend when the team locked horns with defending champions FC Samartex.In the game played on Saturday, striker Kwame Opoku scored in the second half to save Asante Kotoko from a defeat.Goalkeeper Frederick Asare also captained the side on the matchday, pulling off some
Ghana's Sports Minister, Kofi Adams, has reiterated the government's commitment to transparency in its spending on national teams.However, Adams' recent response to queries about the Black Stars' budget has raised eyebrows.When asked about the budget for the Black Stars, Adams failed to provide a specific figure, saying only that the government would "support whatever we have to do."This lack of transparency seems to contradict President John Mahama's
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