Adams, 49, was recently vetted by the Appointments Committee and is set to be sworn in by President John Mahama in the coming days.He replaces Mustapha Ussif as Minister of Sports at a time when Ghanaâ??s sporting sector faces serious challenges.Ghanaâ??s national football team, the Black Stars, recently failed to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, marking the first time since 2004 that the country will miss the continental tournament.The teamâ??s

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) and the Ghana Police Service have unveiled major security reforms in honour of the late Yaw Frimpong, who lost his life in a violent incident at a Ghana Premier League match.At a closed-door meeting with club representatives, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr George Akuffo-Dampare announced a series of interventions aimed at preventing future violence in stadiums.Key measures include the deployment of intelligence officers around teams, a

Damango MP Samuel Abu Jinapor has expressed confidence in Kofi Adams' ability to rejuvenate Ghanaian football, particularly the Black Stars, following their recent setbacks.Adams, 49, was vetted last week by the Appointments Committee and is expected to be sworn in by President John Mahama in the coming days, replacing Mustapha Ussif as the Minister of Sports.Ghana's national football team, the Black Stars, has faced significant challenges recently, notably failing to

Asante Kotoko Communications Director Samuel Sarfo Duku has pledged full cooperation with the police in the ongoing investigation into the death of Francis Yaw Frimpong, popularly known as "Pooley."Frimpong, a devoted Kumasi Asante Kotoko supporter, tragically lost his life following violent clashes at Nana Koromansah Park during a Week 19 league match between Nsoatreman FC and Asante Kotoko on Sunday.The incident has reignited concerns about safety at Ghana Premier League

The appointment of Ivorian Philippe Tchere as the new Executive Director of the West African Football Union (WAFU) B has been the driving force behind the most thriving zone in Africa.The decision has been hailed as a significant game-changer for the sub-regional football body, as it has marked a new era of visibility and development for the zone.WAFU Zone B, which comprises seven countries including Ghana, Benin, Togo, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso and Niger, has been an important

Frederick Acheampong, an Executive Council member of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) says he is hoping government will accept and welcome the appointment of Winfried Schäfer.The countryâ??s football governing body has confirmed the 2002 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) winner with Cameroon as the technical advisor and technical director for the Black Stars and Ghana FA respectfully.The decision was made to improve the technical team ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers

Communications Director of Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum has charged the playing body of the Black Stars to win games to recapture the love of Ghanaians.His remarks follow after the senior national team failed to record a single win during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.The Black Stars suffered three defeats and recorded three draws after six games and finished at the bottom of Group F.The decision led the masses to call for the sacking of

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a female suspect in connection to the clashes that erupted during the game between Nsoatreman FC and Asante Kotoko over the weekend at the Nana Kronmansah Park.The clash led to the death of a Kotoko fan, who has been identified as Francis Frimpong also known as Nana Pooley.Five suspects have been arrested so far by the Ghana Police Service including the owner of Nsoatreman, Ignatius Baffour Awuah.However, on Thursday morning, the suspect,

The Inspector General of Police, George Akuffo Dampare, has called on the football fraternity to view the murder of Asante Kotoko fan, Francis Frimpong also known as 'Nana Pooley', as a crime.Nana Pooley was stabbed by unknown assailants during the Matchday 19 game between Nsoatreman FC and Kotoko at the Nana Kronmansah Park on Sunday.Prior to the murder of Pooley, the game was marred with clashes between the players and officials on the pitch.However, the Ghana Police

Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak are set to present a joint statement to the Ghana Football Association (GFA) for improved security measures at the various venues in the ongoing 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season.The initiative follows after the violence that erupted during the Matchday 19 game between Nsoatreman FC and Kotoko at the Nana Koromansah II Stadium in Nsoatre last weekend.The clash led to the death of passionate fan, Francis Frimpong also known as Nana Pooley.The