Chadâ??s national football team arrived in Accra on Monday evening to prepare for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Ghanaâ??s Black Stars.The match is scheduled for Friday, March 21, 2025, at 19:00 hours at the Accra Sports Stadium.In Group I standings, Ghana shares the top spot with Comoros, both having accumulated nine points from four matches. The Black Stars began their campaign with a 1-0 victory over Madagascar, followed by a loss to Comoros. They rebounded

The Accra Sports Stadium will undergo additional renovations after the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification match between Ghana and Chad.This is according to the Minister of Sports and Recreation, Mr. Kofi Adams.Speaking on TV3 Sports Station on Monday, March 17, the Minister argued that closing the Stadium for renovation is important to bring it up to standard.â??I think after this game, we have to close the Accra Sports Stadium to refurbish it and bring it up to standard.

Ghana's Sports Minister, Kofi Adams, has provided a vague update on the national team's budget, sparking concerns about transparency.When asked about the budget for the Black Stars, Adams failed to provide a specific figure, saying only that the government would "support whatever we have to do."This lack of transparency seems to contradict President John Mahama's earlier promise that "there will be no secrecy in how much the government spends on national

The Black Stars of Ghana have officially commenced preparations for their next two games in the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Ghana is scheduled to play against Chad and Madagascar in the March international break.The Black Stars on Monday opened camp in Accra and had a first training session at the Accra Sports Stadium.Nine players including all three goalkeepers invited for the two games took part in the training session.The goalkeepers - Benjamin Asare, Lawrence Ati-Zigi,

Ghanaâ??s Minister in charge of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams has urged Black Stars players to show their quality in the upcoming encounter against Chad.The Black Stars are returning to action in the March international break and will take on Chad and Madagascar in two important games in the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Speaking to journalists ahead of the game, Kofi Adams has motivated the Black Stars players, insisting that they are the best on the African continent.He

The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams has argued that Ghanaâ??s qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is non-negotiable.Speaking to Journalists at the Accra Sports Stadium on Monday, March 17, the Minister compared the importance of the qualification to the air that humans breathe.Mr. Adams further assured he will do everything to ensure the Black Stars receives the support needed to beat Chad later this week.â??For the qualification, I need it just like any

Crystal Palace forward Eddie Nketiah cherishes the privilege of being a role model, recognizing the impact he can have on aspiring young footballers.The 25-year-old striker, who began his football journey at Chelsea before making his name at Arsenal, has steadily built his career with determination and resilience. After breaking into Arsenalâ??s first team in 2017 and experiencing a loan spell at Leeds United during their Championship-winning campaign, Nketiah now seeks a fresh

Eddie Nketiah has stated that he carries more than just his own dreams every time he steps onto the pitch.The Crystal Palace striker embraces the weight of his familyâ??s legacy, knowing his name represents generations of aspirations.Born in Lewisham to Ghanaian parents, Nketiahâ??s football journey began in south-east London with grassroots club Hillyfielders. Chelsea scouted him at nine, but by 2015, he faced rejection. Arsenal saw his potential, offering him a fresh start

The Asante Kotoko duo of Kwame Opoku and Frederick Asare have been named in the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League Team of the Week (ToTW) for Week 24.The two players were in action for the Porcupine Warriors over the weekend when the team locked horns with defending champions FC Samartex.In the game played on Saturday, striker Kwame Opoku scored in the second half to save Asante Kotoko from a defeat.Goalkeeper Frederick Asare also captained the side on the matchday, pulling off some

Ghana's Sports Minister, Kofi Adams, has reiterated the government's commitment to transparency in its spending on national teams.However, Adams' recent response to queries about the Black Stars' budget has raised eyebrows.When asked about the budget for the Black Stars, Adams failed to provide a specific figure, saying only that the government would "support whatever we have to do."This lack of transparency seems to contradict President John Mahama's

Eddie Nketiah thrives on the love and admiration he receives from Ghanaian fans, using it as fuel to push himself even harder on the pitch.Born in Lewisham to Ghanaian parents, Nketiah began his football journey at Chelsea before joining Arsenal, where he made his first-team debut in 2017. He played over 150 games for the Gunners, with a loan spell at Leeds United during their 2019â??20 Championship-winning campaign.His connection to Ghana remains strong, and whenever he visits,

Kumasi-based Asante Kotoko are leading the race to clinch the Ghana Premier League title in the ongoing 2024/25 football season. The Porcupine Warriors were in action over the weekend and locked horns with defending Champions FC Samartex.Despite a pulsating encounter between the two sides, neither side could secure victory and had to settle for a point each after a 1-1 draw.Although Asante Kotoko dropped two points from that game, the team ended the matchday on top of the Ghana

The President of the Ghana Football Association, Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, along with members of the Executive Council (EXCO) and Regional Football Association (RFA) chairmen, paid a courtesy visit to the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG), on Monday March 17, 2025.The heart-warming visit is aimed at improving the relationship between the GFA and the media, particularly sports journalists, and to recognise the crucial role SWAG plays in the promotion of football in the country.While

Ghana striker, Inaki Williams is upbeat ahead of the Black Starsâ?? next two games in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.According to him, the upcoming matches against Chad and Madagascar are crucial games that the Black Stars cannot afford to lose.In a video shared on by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) on social media, Inaki Williams urged Ghanaians to support the Black Stars to win both games.â??Hi, this is Inaki Williams. We need you to support us in these crucial games because

Former Black Stars midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has weighed in on the controversy surrounding Andre Ayew's omission from Ghana's squad, stating that Otto Addo's decision should be respected.Agyemang-Badu emphasised that the criteria for selecting players into the Black Stars is based on performance, and while Ayew has been impressive for Le Havre in the French Ligue 1, the coach's decision must be respected."We all know that the criteria for selecting

Eddie Nketiahâ??s rise to the top has been anything but easy, but the Crystal Palace forward credits his faith, hard work, and Ghanaian roots for shaping his success.Born in Lewisham, Greater London, to Ghanaian parents, Nketiah grew up in Deptford, where he first developed his love for football. He joined Chelseaâ??s academy at nine while playing for Hillyfielders but faced an early setback when the club released him in 2015. However, Arsenal saw his potential, and he made

Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku led a delegation from the Executive Council and Regional Football Association (RFA) chairmen to pay a courtesy call on the Minister of Sports and Recreation, Hon. Kofi Adams, at his office on Monday.The visit aimed to foster stronger ties between the GFA and the ministry while discussing key issues related to football development in Ghana.Okraku introduced the Executive Council members and RFA chairmen to the minister and congratulated

The leadership of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), led by President Kurt Okraku, paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Hon. Kofi  Adams, on Monday morning.The visit, which included members of the GFA Executive Council and Regional Football Association (RFA) chairmen, aimed at strengthening the working relationship between the Football Association and the Ministry.During the meeting, Kurt Okraku formally introduced the Executive Council and RFA chairmen

Ghana Football Association (GFA) President, Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, led a high powered delegation comprising Executive Council members and Regional Football Association (RFA) chairmen, to pay a courtesy call on the Minister of  Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, on Monday March 17, 2025.While congratulating Hon. Kofi Adams for his nomination and subsequent approval, the President introduced members of the Executive Council and the RFA chairmen to the sector Minister and

The Ghana Premier League will witness outstanding matchday 20 fixtures on Wednesday following adjustments made to the league calendar.The competition went on a one-month break after matchday 19 due to the tragic death of Asante Kotoko fan Francis Frimpong, popularly known as Pooley, at a league venue. Following the break, the league resumed with matchday 23, while matchday 24 was completed this past weekend.To realign the schedule, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has scheduled