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Ghana’s Sports Minister affirms Government’s commitment to developing women’s football
Ghana’s Sports Minister affirms Government’s commitment to developing women’s football.
Mustapha Ussif, the Minister of Youth and Sports, has restated the government’s dedication to promoting the growth of women’s football in Ghana.
This reiteration was made during a meeting with the Women’s Division at the Technical Directorate of the Ghana Football Association.
The purpose of this gathering was to introduce the Women’s Football Strategy (2023-2026) to the minister officially and unveil the logo and mascot for the strategy, named “Asantewaa.”
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Representatives from the Ghana Football Association, including Ama Brobey Williams, Head of the Women’s Desk at the Technical Directorate, former Ghana player and Black Princesses assistant coach Anita Owiredu-Mintah, and Samuel Aboabire, Chairman of the Greater Accra Regional Football Association, were part of the delegation.
Minister Mustapha Ussif underscored the government’s acknowledgment of the necessity to invest in the development of women’s football.
He pointed out the construction of more than 152 Astro Turf pitches throughout the country, which has made sporting facilities accessible to women and girls from grassroots levels to senior high schools.
He also commended the performance of Ampem Darkoa Ladies in the CAF Women’s Champions League, underscoring the support of both the government and the Ghana Football Association for women’s football.
The minister expressed his conviction that, with the right investments and support, Ghana’s women’s team can achieve notable success, including potential participation in the Women’s World Cup.
“The vision is to ensure that every District in Ghana has basic sporting facilities, especially for football,” Minister Mustapha Ussif stated. “We will continue to work to ensure the development of football in all aspects.”
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.
This week’s Ghana Premier League 2026/27 games produced incredible results across the various game venues.
- Swedru All Blacks 1–0 Asante Kotoko
Scorer: Wiafe/Eric Darkwah (penalty, late). - Hearts of Oak 1–0 Port City FC
Scorer: Frank (Abora) Duku (header). - FC AshantiGold 1–0 FC Samartex
Scorer: Raphael Ankamah
- Bechem United 4–2 Vision FC
Scorers (Bechem): Emmanuel Kobi (39’), Yaw Acheampong (62’), Kofi Tompuo (87’), own goal (stoppage time).
Scorers (Vision): Benjamin Kwarteng (47’), Ruben Quaye (51’). - Berekum Chelsea 3–0 Debibi United
Scorers: Stephen Kwakye, Dramani Awuah, Emmanuel Ofosu. - Bibiani Gold Stars 2–0 Basake Holy Stars
Scorer: Kwame Opoku 2x - Karela United 1–0 Dreams FC
Scorer: Malik Abubakar - Medeama SC 3–1 Heart of Lions
Scorers (Medeama): Emmanuel Annor (28’), Kingsley Braye (64’ and 66’).
– Kofi Mawutodzi Agbadji - Young Apostles 1–0 Aduana FC
Scorer: Samuel Prempeh (penalty, first half).
Hearts head coach Nebojša Kapor has lamented the infrastructure problems in Ghanaian football.
Hearts of Oak secured a crucial 1-0 win over Port City FC at the University of Ghana Stadium on Sunday, ending a three-match winless run in the Ghana Premier League.
Frank Duku’s 20th-minute goal was enough to separate the sides and hand the Phobians three points against the newly promoted outfit.
Despite the win, head coach Nebojša Kapor was left frustrated about the poor state of the Legon pitch.
“This is not our stadium; it’s a national stadium. Ghana football has serious problems with proper pitches,” Kapor said after the match.
The Serbian tactician’s remarks reflect growing frustration among coaches over the quality of playing surfaces across the league.
The Phobias have adopted the University of Ghana as their temporary home venue for the Ghana Premier League.
Hearts of Oak will play Vision FC in the next league game away from home.
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