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Cabfix Ladies extends period-free initiative to Northern and Upper West Regions
Cabfix Ladies FC continued its support for women’s football development with the donation of 26 boxes of Softcare sanitary pads to Women’s Division One teams in the Northern and Upper West Regions on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The donation was received in Tamale, the capital of the Northern Region, by Mr. Adim Tindanzo Bingi, CEO of Dahinsheli Ladies FC, on behalf of the Tamale and Wa Women’s Division One teams. The presentation was made by Mr. Jerod Doetse Kabu, CEO of Cabfix Ladies FC.
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Out of the 26 boxes donated, 20 boxes were allocated to the Tamale Women’s Division One teams, while six boxes were set aside for their counterparts in the Upper West Region.
Speaking after receiving the items, Mr. Bingi, who is affiliated with the Northern Regional Football Association (NRFA) in Tamale and the Upper West Regional Football Association (UWRFA) in Wa, expressed appreciation for the gesture and described it as timely and impactful. He further assured that the sanitary pads would be distributed to the beneficiary teams as intended.
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Mr. Kabu reiterated Cabfix Ladies FC’s commitment to supporting women and girls in football and indicated that the club intends to extend similar support to women’s teams across all divisions nationwide as part of efforts to promote menstrual health and ensure that it does not hinder participation in football.
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The donation forms part of ongoing efforts aligned with Ghana’s Period-Free initiative, aimed at supporting the welfare, dignity, and active participation of girls and women in sports.
Ghana’s Sports Minister Kofi Adams has insisted there is no basis for his removal over the ongoing World Cup visa controversy, stressing that no public funds were lost in the matter.
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Kofi Adams was reacting growing concerns following of VISA issues that have been hanging over the past few weeks in local media.
He stated: “There’s no justification to dismiss me over the World Cup visa scandal, because no government money has been lost.”
The minister’s remarks come amid growing public and political pressure following questions surrounding visa arrangements linked to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Adams maintained that the absence of any financial loss to the state removes grounds for his dismissal.
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In a related development, NSA boss Yaw Ampofo Ankrah was asked to step aside from his role earlier this month by President John Mahama.
Black Queens head coach Lars Kim Björkegren has described the path to qualifying for the 2028 Olympic Games as “really tough” but says he “believes in the girls” to get the job done.
The Queens strolled past Mauritius 10-0 to progress to the next phase and now will face Zambia in the third round, scheduled for 23 February to 6 March 2027.
“We have the potential to go all the way,” Björkegren said.
“In football, there is no easy game, especially when it comes to qualifying for the Olympics, as only two countries from Africa will go to Los Angeles.
“It is really tough to get there; we need to win. I believe in the girls, and I think we [will] be there.”
The Black Queens have never qualified for the Olympic Games in the country’s history.
Just two slots are available for African teams.
Former Black Stars midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has voiced concern over the state of football facilities in Ghana, saying inadequate infrastructure is damaging the game’s attractiveness.
The local league’s appeal over the years has dwindled with many calling for immediate action to be taken to salvage the situation.
Speaking to Kumasi based radio station, Ahenfie FM, he expunge on the poor infrastructure in the country which has reduced the appeal of the Ghana Premier League and football in general.
“The poor infrastructure is making our football less attractive.” he ended
His comments highlight ongoing challenges facing the development of football in the country, from grassroots level to the professional game
The 35-year-old, who earned 78 caps and scored 11 goals for the Black Stars between 2008 and 2017, began his career with local sides Berlin FC and Berekum Arsenal before a loan spell at Asante Kotoko.
He later returned to the Ghana Premier League with Accra Great Olympics in 2022–23 after a long career in Europe.
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