President of the Republic, H.E John Dramani Mahama has sworn into office the Member of Parliament for Buem, Mr. Kofi Adams to commence work as Ghanaâ??s Minister for Sports and Recreation.The swearing-in ceremony was held at the Presidency on Friday, February 7.In an address after the ceremony, President John Dramani Mahama acknowledged the tough task ahead of the Sports Minister.He urged Kofi Adams to inject transparency, professionalism, and modernity into the management of

President John Dramani Mahama has tasked Sports Minister Kofi Adams to work closely with the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to restore the lost image of the Black Stars.This comes after the President swore the Minister into office on Friday, February 7.Speaking after the swearing-in ceremony, President John Dramani Mahama bemoaned the state of Ghana sports and the Black Stars, urging the Minister to work with stakeholders including the Ghana FA to return the national team to its

Former Super Eagles and Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi has revealed his pick for the greatest African footballer, omitting top names like Mohamed Salah, Abedi Pele, Samuel Etoâ??o, Riyad Mahrez, and George Weah.Instead, Mikel chose his former Chelsea teammate Didier Drogba as the best.Mikel, who played a key role in Nigeriaâ??s AFCON 2013 victory, shared his selection process during an interview with GOAL.The 37-year-old, now a football pundit on the Obi One Podcast, participated

President John Dramani Mahama has charged the Minister in charge of Sports and Recreation, Mr. Kofi Adams to work to restore Ghanaâ??s lost image.The President made the admonishing on Friday, February 7, during the swearing-in ceremony to pave the way for Kofi Adams to officially commence work.Delivering an address, President Mahama lamented the state of Ghana's sports and tasked the Minister to turn things around.â??The Hon. Kofi Iddie Adams, Minister for Sports and

*First stop in Africa*Three-day tour in South Africa*Next stop is Egypt on 13 FebThe FIFA Club World Cup trophy made its first stop in Africa on Friday in Johannesburg with South African champions Mamelodi Sundowns hosting the magnificent trophy on Thursday.Sundowns, one of four African teams billed to participate in the newly established competition became the first African side for the trophy tour.Accompanied by FIFA legend, Alessandro Nesta, a member of the 2006 Italy World Cup

FC St. Gallen 1879 has bolstered its attacking options by acquiring 20-year-old winger Enoch Owusu on loan from Inter Milan. The Italian-Ghanaian player will participate in professional training sessions and initially gain match experience with the club's U21 team. The Swiss club holds an option to make the move permanent.Owusu comes from the youth department of Inter Milan. The offensive player was most recently loaned to Novara FC in Serie C, where he made four appearances

Ghana attacker, Samuel Obeng is eager to participate in this seasonâ??s FIFA Club World Cup.After signing for Moroccan giants Wydad Athletic Club, the former Black Meteors star will have the chance to feature in the upcoming competition in June.Speaking in his first interview after his unveiling on Thursday, Samuel Obeng pledged to do his best for his new club."I chose Wydad because of their ambitious project and also the confidence the coach and the club transmit to me.

The tragic death of Asante Kotoko supporter Francis Yaw Frimpong, affectionately known as "Pooley," has left the football community in mourning. Pooley was fatally stabbed during a violent altercation following the club's Ghana Premier League match against Nsoatreman FC at the Nana Konamansah Park in Nsoatre.In the aftermath, Asante Kotoko circles chairman Alex Manu expressed gratitude for the prompt response by law enforcement. "Pooley is gone; there is nothing

Ghana forward, Samuel Obeng has vowed to do his best for his new club, Wydad Athletic Club.The former Black Meteors star signed for the Moroccan and African giants on Thursday, February 6.Speaking in his first interview after his unveiling, Samuel Obeng expressed his readiness to assist the club with his performance to ensure the team achieves its goals."Personally, I will give my best and collectively finish in a good position. In June, we will give our best in the World Cup

In the aftermath of the tragic death of Asante Kotoko supporter Francis Yaw Frimpong, known as Pooley, during a match against Nsoatreman FC, former Ghana Football Association (GFA) vice president George Afriyie has criticized current GFA president Kurt Okraku for not promptly returning to Ghana to address the incident. Afriyie emphasized the importance of leadership presence during such crises.Speaking to Peace FM, as monitored by Ghanasoccernet.com, Afriyie cited the example of

Former Ghana Football Association Vice President George Afriyie has extended forgiveness to retired referee Alex Kotey following allegations of attempted bribery during Afriyie's tenure with Swedru All Blacks.Kotey had accused Afriyie of offering him a bribe to influence match officiating, a claim Afriyie vehemently denied, threatening legal action in response.In a recent interview, Kotey retracted his statements and apologized, stating, "I have called George Afriyie to

Black Princesses head coach Charles Sampson has outlined his long-term vision of assembling a formidable team capable of competing and winning on the international stage.Sampson, who took charge of the team last month, emphasized the need for a strong team culture, disciplined tactical structure, and a competitive mindset.Speaking to the GFAâ??s official website, he expressed confidence in the talent at his disposal but acknowledged the need for improvement in key areas.â??Technically,

Charles Sampson is implementing a structured scouting system to identify and recruit the best talents for Ghanaâ??s U-20 womenâ??s team ahead of the FIFA U-20 Womenâ??s World Cup qualifiers in September.The coach revealed that he has already screened about 75 players and identified a core squad but stressed that scouting will be an ongoing process to ensure the team remains competitive.â??Scouting never ends when it comes to the national team,â? Sampson noted. â??We

Black Princesses head coach Charles Sampson has outlined a detailed roadmap for the teamâ??s preparation ahead of the FIFA U-20 Womenâ??s World Cup qualifiers in September, with a focus on tactics, structure, and competitive match readiness.The coach revealed that he has submitted a comprehensive plan to the Ghana Football Association (GFA) for approval, which includes friendly matches and training camps to fine-tune the squad.â??I have drawn a plan for the year and submitted

Coach Charles Sampson has underscored the need for a strong domestic football structure to feed into Ghanaâ??s U-20 womenâ??s team, emphasising that most of the squadâ??s players are drawn from the local leagues.Since taking over the team, he has actively monitored domestic competitions, including the Womenâ??s Premier League and Division One, to assess talent.â??I intentionally wanted to watch local games because most of our U-20 players were scouted from Division

The newly designed FIFA Club World Cup trophy has arrived on African soil as part of its global tour with just months to go before African clubs face the worldâ??s best at the expanded tournament in the United States,The expanded 32-team competition, set for June 14 to July 13, 2025, will feature four African powerhousesâ??Al Ahly SC (Egypt), Espérance Sportive de Tunis (Tunisia), Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa), and Wydad AC (Morocco).Mamelodi Sundowns had the honour

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has met with all 18 Malta Guinness Women's Premier League clubs to assess the first round of the ongoing 2024/25 season and discuss the way forward.GFA President Kurt Okraku commended the clubs for their contributions to the leagueâ??s growth and urged them to aim for further progress in the second half of the campaign.He reassured them of the associationâ??s continued support, including updates on benefits due to the clubs.A key focus

Samuel Sarfo Duku has promised to strengthen Asante Kotokoâ??s communications department following his appointment as the clubâ??s new Director of Communications.His return to the role is seen as a strategic move by the club to enhance its public relations and improve engagement with fans and stakeholders.Duku, a seasoned legal practitioner and communication expert, previously served in the same capacity at Asante Kotoko, earning recognition for his professionalism and in-depth

Samartex General Manager, Edmund Ackah, has called on Ghana Premier League clubs to support the Ghana Football Association (GFA) in implementing regulations aimed at eradicating hooliganism.His comments came after a meeting between the GFA and club representatives to address rising concerns over fan violence.The urgent meeting followed a tragic incident on Sunday at Nsoatre, where an Asante Kotoko fan was fatally stabbed during a league match against Nsoatreman FC.The Ghana Police

Former Hearts of Oak board member, Alhaji Akanbi, has revealed why Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko did not submit their anticipated joint position paper during a meeting with the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council.This meeting and proposals are necessitated by the tragic incidents in Nsoatre that led to the demise of an Asante Kotoko fan over the weekend.The two clubs, known as the giants of Ghanaian football, had earlier announced plans to present a paper calling