The government has accepted a proposal from the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) which sought to tax about one percent on some imported goods to raise money to assist sporting activities in the country.

Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah has praised the Ghana Football Association for their unflinching support and for not interfering in his job.

FIFA is investing USD 1 million in a TV production internship programme for Brazilian students during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil as part of its legacy plans for the competition.