Author: Raphael Bannerman-Quartey

The Ghana Football Association’s (GFA) Club Licensing Department has rejected some venues in the Ghana Premier. Following the imminent resumption of the league over the weekend, the club licensing inspected the various match venues only to realize that the majority of them fall short of the stadium directives and the enhanced safety and security protocols 2025 based on technical and security requirements for Category 3 matches. READ MORE: Antoine Semenyo calls for support for Black Stars Some of the areas that were inspected were the entry and exit points, perimeter fencing, seating capacity, dressing rooms, safe zones, and other areas.…

Ghana international Antoine Semenyo has rallied for immense support from Ghanaians ahead of the crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers slated for March 2025. The Black Stars will honor the double World Cup qualifying game against Chad on March 27 and then Madagascar in Morocco three days later. READ MORE : Roundup: Performance of Ghanaian players abroad Speaking on the importance of the game, Semenyo has reiterated the need for support from Ghanaians for them to pick up maximum wins in the double header. “Continue praying for us. Continue being with us; we need you more than ever. These games are so…

Several Ghanaian players made the most of their opportunities they got to play for their respective teams across the globe. In this piece we look at the performances of some Ghanaian players over the weekend. England Antoine Semenyo was vital for Bournemouth as they beat Wolves on penalties to progress to the quarterfinals after a 1-1 draw following extra time. He was named Man oi the Match. READ MORE : GFA President leads Black Stars technical team to Sports Minister Kofi Adams Defender Tariq watched the remainder of the game from the dressing room as he was given his in the…

Ghana Football Association President, Kurt Okraku led the newly constituted Black Stars technical team to pay a visit to the Sports Minister, Hon. Kofi Adams. The meeting was geared at welcoming the Sports Minister and introducing the newly constituted Black Stars technical team to him. READ MORE : Club Friendly : Hearts of Oak lose to Legon Cities The GFA President Kurt Okraku introduced the members, Head Coach Otto Addo, Assistant coach Desmond Ofei and GFA Director of Football and Black Stars Technical Advisor, Winfried Schafer. The President will hope his outfit and the new government will work in…

Ghana’s Black Satellites took on Ghana Premier League club, Nations FC  in a friendly fixture at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium. The two sides used the game to test each other’s resolve. For the Kumasi based club, they have been in active since the league was suspended in week nineteen following the unfortunate stabbing of Kotoko supporter, Yaw Frimpong (Nana Pooley) which led his demise. READ MORE : Club Friendly : Hearts of Oak lose to Legon Cities Coach Kassim Mingle used the game to test his systems, strategies, formations and his side’s rusty setup the league will take…

Ghana Premier League clubs, Legon Cities and Hearts of Oak tested their muscle against each other in a friendly duel at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium. The two teams who have not played competitively since week nineteen of the of the Ghana Premier League. Coach Outtara named his starting lineup made up off, Benjamine Asare, Yahaya Dramani, Ransford Mensah, Oppong Afranie, Konadu Yiadom, Raphael Amponsah, Humphrey Tetteh, Hamza Issah, Abdul Aziz Adam, Akwesi Asmah, Enock Asubonteng. READ MORE : “The President has been misled “– Oduro Sarfo responds to GFA accountability Abdul Aziz Adam was subbed off forward for…

Nana Oduro Sarfo, a member of the Ghana Football Association’s executive committee, has swiftly responded to President John Mahama’s statement on the GFA’s accountability. Ghana’s President, John Mahama, remarked that years of budget secrecy would be a thing of the past under his administration and urged the Sports Minister to ensure the accountability of the Black Stars budget. READ MORE: FIFA clears Accra Sports Stadium to host BlackStars vs Chad game But in a swift rebuttal, the ExcO member has suggested that the Sports Ministry should be held accountable for anything budget related and not the GFA as widely…

The Accra Sports Stadium has been cleared by FIFA to host the 2026 World Cup qualifier against Chad in  March 2025 The Black Stars will go head-to-head with their African counterparts for a slot for the World Cup slated for the USA/Mexico, and Canada. Friday, March 21, 2025, kicking off at 19:00 hours. READ MORE: “There will be no secrecy” – President Mahama on BlackStars budget The BalckStars have been a pale shadow of themselves in recent times, they failed to qualify for the first time in 20 years for the AFCON in a group that had Angola, Niger and…

President H.E. John Dramani Mahama has given strong indication of his commitment to ensuring transparency in the dealings of the BlackStars.  The first gentleman of the land made this remark in his State of the Nation Address on Thursday at the Parliament house detailing his commitment to ensuring that funds allocated to the national teams are well spent and accounted for at every opportunity. READ MORE: Mohammed Kudus ceases to wear No.10 Black Stars jersey He remarked, “Next month, the senior national team, the Black Stars, now a shadow of their former selves, will be in action. “I have…

Ghanaian player  Mohammed Kudus is said to have voluntarily ceased wearing the Black Stars’ number 10 jersey. The 24-year-old was seen wearing the number 10 shirt during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Sudan and Niger last year. But in a swift turn of events, the poster boy for the senior national team has decided to voluntarily give up the wearing of the jersey. READ MORE: Kurt, Appiah visit BlackStars defender, Alidu Seidu in France It’s unclear what may have led to this singular decision from the player, but Saharafootball.net has picked up news that the player…