Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has hailed the mental strength and resilience of the Black Stars, stating that their qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cupâ??achieved in the same cycle they missed the Africa Cup of Nationsâ??proves the team's inner fortitude.Speaking in a television interview, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Second Vice President acknowledged the profound disappointment of failing to reach the 2025 AFCON in Morocco."AFCON

Inter Allies Technical Director William Klutse has expressed strong belief in his team's readiness for their pivotal MTN FA Cup Round of 16 match against Dreams FC, viewing the competition as a key platform for the club's resurgence.Speaking ahead of the tie, Klutse emphasized his squad's positive form and determination. "We are looking forward to a very good, competitive game. Currently we are in a very good shape, and I believe and trust that we are going to

Ghana Premier League side Medeama Sporting Club have confirmed the signing of striker Abdul Rahaman Mohammed.In an official club announcement on Wednesday, January 28, the Tarkwa-based club said the attacker has been recruited on a two-and-a-half-year contract.â??Medeama Sporting Club have completed the signing of striker Abdul Rahaman Mohammed on a two-and-a-half-year contract as part of efforts to further reinforce the squad for the ongoing Ghana Premier League title push,â?

President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, believes the Black Starsâ?? qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite missing out on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, is clear evidence of the resilience and strength within the national team.Speaking in an interview with Metro TV, the CAF Second Vice President acknowledged that failure to qualify for AFCON would normally be viewed as a major setback for the countryâ??s football, but insisted that the

President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has expressed deep satisfaction with the Black Starsâ?? performances in 2025, describing the teamâ??s unbeaten run in competitive matches as a powerful statement of growth, unity and belief.Speaking in an interview with Metro TV, Okraku reflected on the contrasting fortunes of the senior national team over the last two years, admitting that 2024 was a difficult period for the Black Stars.However, he noted that

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco has set a new benchmark in global digital engagement, recording a record six billion views across social media platforms during the tournament.According to figures released by CAF, the competition generated an unprecedented 5.2 billion video views, making it the most viewed continental football tournament in history. The numbers underline the growing global appeal of African football and the strong connection between the tournament and fans

CAF 2nd Vice President Kurt Okraku has reaffirmed Patrice Motsepeâ??s commitment to increased investment in CAF competitions and football infrastructure across the continent.In an interview with Metro TV, Okraku said the CAF President remains focused on strengthening African football through sustained financial support and long-term development programmes aimed at raising standards across member associations.According to him, Dr Motsepe is determined to make CAF competitions

Head coach of Medeama SC, Ibrahim Tanko, is hoping his outfit can grind positive results against Nations FC in the Ghana Premier League.In a highly competitive clash this weekend, the Abrankese-based outfit will play host to the Yellow and Mauve at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex in matchday 21 of the domestic top-flight.In an interview with the clubâ??s media, the former Black Stars assistant gaffer expressed his outfit determination to the secure positive results against

Kurt Okraku, the second vice president of the Confederation Africa Football (CAF), has disclosed that the executive council of the continental football governing body unanimously agreed to switch to a four-year Africa Cup of Nation cycle.Prior to the commencement of the AFCON 2025 in Morocco, CAF president Patrice Motsepe announced that the AFCON tournament will move to a four-year cycle starting from 2028.The decision has faced mixed reaction from pundits and football fanatics,

President of the Ghana Football Association, Kurt Okraku has hailed the rapid growth of African football, insisting that the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has become more competitive and commercially attractive under the leadership of CAF President Patrice Motsepe.Speaking to exclusively to Metro TV, Okraku, who doubles as the second vice president of CAF placed strong emphasis on governance reforms, financial transparency, and strategic partnerships, all of which have contributed

Ghana defender Kamaradini Mamudu has set his sights on achieving major success with Al Hilal after completing a move to the Sudanese giants.The 23-year-old defender has signed a three-and-a-half-year contract and is determined to make his mark with the Blue Wave.â??Iâ??m happy to join this club. I canâ??t wait to give all my best and also play in front of these beautiful fans and also achieve big things together,â? Mamudu said.The move to Al Hilal offers Mamudu a broader

Head coach of Nations FC, Stephen Frimpong Manso has expressed his outfit determination to secure victory against Medeama SC in the Ghana Premier League.The Abrankese-based club will play host to the Yellow and Mauve in the matchday 21 of the domestic top-flight this weekend.Speaking to Kumasi-based Akoma FM, Manso, who replaced Kasim Mingle half-way season has reiterated his outfit desire to maximum points over Medeama.â??Medeama are a very good team and they had an excellent

CAF Second Vice President Kurt Okraku has defended referees at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations following widespread criticism over officiating decisions during the tournament, particularly in the final between Senegal and hosts Morocco.Okraku admitted that some incidents were not ideal but insisted they should not overshadow what he described as a successful and high-quality competition.The controversy peaked in the final when Senegal briefly refused to continue play after Morocco

CAF Second Vice President Kurt Okraku has rejected claims that there was any attempt to influence the outcome of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in favour of host nation Morocco.The allegations surfaced during the tournament following a series of contentious refereeing decisions that appeared to benefit the hosts, who eventually lost the final to Senegal. Given Moroccoâ??s role as host of several CAF competitions in recent years, some observers suggested the continental body was

Sudan national team coach James Kwesi Appiah has delivered a major boost to Al Hilal by helping three of the clubâ??s top players regain form and confidence after falling out of favour under previous management.Abdelraouf Yacoub, Salah El Din Adel, and Walieldin Khidir had all faced the prospect of being sidelined, but the Ghanaianâ??s intervention has reignited their careers, with each player producing standout performances in the current CAF Champions League campaign.Al

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) Disciplinary Committee has handed down sanctions to Hearts of Oak assistant coach, Gazale Abdulai, following an incident during the clubâ??s Ghana Premier League fixture against Medeama SC.In a statement issued after sitting on the case, the Disciplinary Committee found Abdulai guilty of misconduct after he was charged with assaulting a ball retriever during the match.As punishment, the Hearts assistant coach has been slapped with a three-match

Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku has shared how he and his fellow CAF vice presidents have come together to give strong backing to CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe in a short time.Speaking to Metro Sports, Okraku explained the close working relationship between the leadership team and how trust has played a key role in their progress."Well I think Dr Motsepe is a very intelligent man he knows what he wants and therefore he decided to pick the five of us as his

Kurt Okraku has described his time at the top level of African football as a major learning experience, as he continues his work on the CAF Executive Council.The Ghana Football Association president, who also serves as CAFâ??s Second Vice President, has been present at several major football events on the continent in recent months. He believes the role has helped him grow and also given him the chance to contribute more to African football.Speaking about his journey so far,

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Vice President George Afriyie has raised alarms over declining officiating standards in the ongoing 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.After a promising start that saw increased fan attendance across venues, recent weeks have been overshadowed by controversial refereeing decisions, drawing criticism from football stakeholders.Speaking to Asempa FM, Afriyie acknowledged the positive beginnings of the season but expressed concern over its recent

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Vice President George Afriyie has urged the establishment of an independent body to oversee the Ghana Premier League, citing recent controversies over poor officiating and betting allegations.Speaking to Asempa FM, Afriyie stressed that government investment in the league demands a professional and transparent management structure."With the government now investing in our league, I believe the leadership of the Ghana Football Association