The Minority in Parliament has intensified calls for action against National Sports Authority (NSA) Director-General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah over an alleged visa facilitation arrangement connected to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The Minority is demanding that President John Dramani Mahama either dismiss Ampofo Ankrah or direct him to step aside while investigations into the matter continue.The Ranking Member on Parliamentâ??s Youth and Sports Committee, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, told journalists

Ghanaâ??s National U-15 Boys team will compete in Group W at the FIFA U-15 Boys World Cup and Festival, which will take place in Azerbaijan from 22 to 31 October 2026.Ghana will begin their campaign against Uzbekistan on Saturday, 24 October. They are scheduled to play two more matches the following day, Sunday, 25 October, when they will face Myanmar and Guam.Their final two group fixtures are set for Monday, 26 October, against Bahamas and Kazakhstan.The tournament schedule

Nations FC will begin their campaign in the UMB Division One League this weekend determined to return quickly to the Premier League after last seasonâ??s relegation.The MTN FA Cup holders have strengthened ahead of their bid for promotion, while Ebiemo FC, Fetterman FC and Pro Sports Academy prepare for their first seasons in Ghanaâ??s second tier after earning promotion.Ebiemo FC secured qualification from the Western Region. Pro Sports Academy came through the Ashanti Region,

Ghana is expecting to receive about $12.5 million from FIFA before the end of September, representing funds linked to the Black Starsâ?? participation in the 2026 World Cup, Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has disclosed.The payment is expected to cover Ghanaâ??s group-stage participation and progression to the Round of 32, as well as expenditure related to the tournament.Adams said the government is awaiting FIFAâ??s completion of its financial processes with

Minister for Sports and Recreation Kofi Iddie Adams says the Black Queens have no outstanding bonuses or per diems relating to the Pink Ladies Tournament or the 2026 Womenâ??s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).Adams disclosed this on Thursday, September 17, 2026, when he appeared before Parliamentâ??s Select Committee on Youth and Sports.His comments follow concerns previously raised by members of the Black Queens over unpaid bonuses and allowances.According to the Minister,

Ghanaâ??s National U-15 Boys team has been drawn into Group W for the inaugural FIFA U-15 Boys World Cup and Festival, scheduled to take place in Azerbaijan from October 22 to 31, 2026.The Black Starlets will begin their campaign against Uzbekistan on Saturday, October 24, before playing Myanmar and Guam on Sunday, October 25.Ghana will complete their group-stage fixtures on Monday, October 26, when they face Bahamas and Kazakhstan.The team is currently camping in Accra as preparations

Ghanaian centre-forward Emmanuel Roe Addo has joined Greek club Amfiali from Giouchtas on a free transfer.The 25-year-old completed the move on 17 September 2026, bringing his time with Giouchtas to an end after the two clubs agreed a transfer without a fee. Addo will continue his career in Greece, moving between clubs based in the country.Addoâ??s arrival gives Amfiali a new centre-forward as the club adds the Ghanaian to its squad. His recognised position places him at the

Ghana spent approximately $1.26 million to procure 2,922 tickets for spectators at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Iddie Adams has disclosed.The Buem MP made the revelation when he appeared before Parliamentâ??s Select Committee on Youth and Sports to brief lawmakers on Ghanaâ??s participation at the tournament and other sporting matters.The expenditure covered tickets for Ghanaâ??s four matches, including three group-stage games against Panama,

Ghana will play Morocco in an international friendly at the Grand Stade de Tanger on Sunday, 4 October 2026.The match will give both national teams an opportunity to assess their squads during the September-October international window, which also features two qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.Ghana begin their qualifying campaign against Cote d'Ivoire on 24 September. They will then host The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium on 27 September 2026.The fixture in

Ghanaâ??s Ambassador to Cote dâ??Ivoire, His Excellency Alhassan Abu, has urged the Black Maidens to maintain their winning start and go on to claim the WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup.Ambassador Abu visited Ghanaâ??s national U-17 womenâ??s team during the tournament to offer his support and congratulate the players on their victory in their opening match.He told the squad that their objective in the competition was clear and called on them to approach every fixture with the

The Local Organising Committee of the WAFU B U17 Girls Cup has issued an updated schedule for the remaining matches of the tournament in Cote dâ??Ivoire.The competition is already under way, with Ghana having completed its opening match. Organisers have now revised the fixtures for the next stages of the event.The updated schedule covers the remainder of the WAFU B U17 Girls Cup.

French-born Ghanaian midfielder Edwin Quarshie has been called up by the Central African Republic for their upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Mauritania and Burkina Faso.The 30-year-old, who was born in Rennes, France, has been included in the Wild Beasts squad for the two qualifiers scheduled for September 24 and September 28 respectively.Quarshie arrives at international duty following an impressive 2025-26 season in France, where he captained Le Mans

CAF President Patrice Motsepe has criticised what he described as â??misinformationâ? surrounding preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations in Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda.Motsepe, speaking in Dar es Salaam on Thursday, acknowledged that the three co-hosts still have significant work to do but rejected suggestions that concerns over infrastructure could lead to the tournament being moved elsewhere.â??Many of you see these negative media reports, and I think some of

CAF president Dr Patrice Motsepe says no decision has yet been made on which of the three host nations will stage the opening match of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda will jointly host the tournament, marking the first time in AFCON history that three countries will stage the competition.The tournament is scheduled to take place from 19 June to 17 July 2027.Speaking to the media on Thursday after a visit to Tanzania, Motsepe said CAF was still considering

Former Chairman of the Local Organising Committee for the 13th African Games, Dr Kwaku Ofosu-Asare, says it is inappropriate to compare Ghanaâ??s expenditure on the continental multi-sport event with the cost of hosting the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).Dr Ofosu-Asare made the comments when he appeared before Parliamentâ??s Sports Committee on Wednesday, 16 September, to answer questions over the reported $250 million expenditure on the African Games.The committee is

Eddie Nketiah could make his Crystal Palace return against Lech Poznan on Thursday after manager Pierre Sage confirmed the Ghanaian forward has resumed training with the first team.Nketiah started Palaceâ??s opening three matches of the campaign but missed their two home fixtures last week as he dealt with an injury setback.The 27-year-old has now returned to training and could feature when the Eagles begin their UEFA Europa League campaign against Lech Poznan at Selhurst Park.Sage

Match officials have been appointed for Matchday Three of the Ghana Premier League, with defending champions Medeama SC beginning their campaign away against Vision FC at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex on Saturday, September 19, 2026.Accra Hearts of Oak SC will host Bechem United FC at the University of Ghana Stadium, while second-placed FC Samartex 1996 face Asante Kotoko SC at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena in Samreboi. Port City FC meet Berekum Chelsea FC at Nana Boamah Darko

The Oziii Ozaaa Boys return to the Golden City Park in Berekum chasing their first-ever win in the top-flight. Playing a 2-2 draw with giants Asante Kotoko on the opening day of the league means Isaac Nii Armah and his boys can make the venue a fortress. The newcomers will be relying on striker Richard Owusu to replicate his brace against the Porcupine Warriors. Last week, Debibi United were blunted 1-0 on the road against All Blacks in Swedru. Young Apostles are coming from a 1-0

Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi has named a 29-man squad for the Atlas Lionsâ?? upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Gabon and Lesotho, as well as their international friendly against Ghana.Ouahbi announced the squad on Thursday, September 17, 2026, during a press conference at the Mohammed VI Football Complex ahead of the training camp, which begins next Monday.Morocco will open their AFCON qualifying campaign against Gabon on September 25 at the Prince Moulay

Ghanaian centre-forward Samuel Konney has joined Ghad Afdal as a free agent after leaving Lebanese champions Al-Ansar.The 30-year-old completed the move on 17 September and brings experience from a title-winning season in Lebanon to his new club. Konney played a key part in Al-Ansarâ??s success during the 2025-26 campaign, when the club secured the Lebanese Premier League title.Konney scored 11 goals and provided four assists in 21 Lebanese Premier League appearances. He also