2 h. ago Sports Minister’s ‘needless’ statement cost Black Stars against Chad – Sannie Daara

Former Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and CAF Media Officer, Ibrahim Sannie Daara, has blamed Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams for Ghana’s disappointing 1-1 draw with Chad on Thursday in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The Black Stars looked on course for victory after Jordan Ayew’s 17th-minute opener, but Ecua […]

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4 h. ago World Cup Qualifiers 2026: Kwasi Sibo earns late Black Stars call

Real Oviedo midfielder Kwasi Sibo has received a late call-up to the Black Stars squad ahead of Ghana’s crucial World Cup qualifying clash with Mali on September 8. His inclusion comes as head coach Otto Addo seeks to strengthen his midfield options following Ghana’s disappointing 1-1 draw with Chad on September 4 at the Stade […]

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7 h. ago Kojo Yankah blames Sports Minister Kofi Adams for Black Stars’ draw with Chad

Former Western Regional Football Association chairman Kojo Yankah has blamed Minister of Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams for the Black Stars’ 1-1 draw with Chad in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

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8 h. ago Messi breaks down in tears in possible ‘farewell’ match for Argentina

Lionel Messi broke down in tears as he brought his family out before Argentina’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying game against Venezuela on Thursday (4 September), in what was the 38-year old’s last game on Argentine soil. Messi later scored a brace to help Argentina to a comfortable 3-0 victory, with the Albiceleste having already […]

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9 h. ago 2026 WCQ: Madagascar, Mali secure wins to blow Group I wide open

Madagascar and Mali revived their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying hopes on matchday seven, blowing Group I wide open with just three rounds left to play. Ghana began the round with a three-point cushion over nearest challengers Comoros and had the chance to double that gap. But a frustrating draw away to Chad allowed the […]

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25 h. ago World Cup 2026Q: Black Stars fumble opportunity to go six points clear

The Black Stars blew their chance to extend their lead in Group I of the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers after drawing with Chad. Ghana, having led in the opening half of the game, failed to snatch all three points as Chad equalised in the closing minutes of the encounter. Black Stars came into […]

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25 h. ago World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Black Stars blow chance to go six points clear after draw with Chad

The Black Stars blew their chance to extend their lead in Group I of the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers after drawing with Chad. Ghana, having led in the opening half of the game, failed to snatch all three points as Chad equalised in the closing minutes of the encounter. Black Stars came into […]

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28 h. ago World Cup 2026Q: ‘I’m happy for him’ – Otto Addo on Derrick Kohn’s first Ghana call

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo says he is delighted to hand Derrick Kohn his maiden invitation to the national team ahead of Ghana’s World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Mali.

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42 h. ago “Be prepared to die for Ghana” – Kwabena Agyepong urges Black Stars

Presidential aspirant for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwabena Agyei Agyapong, has called on the Black Stars to show greater commitment and national pride as they prepare for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Chad.

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46 h. ago Ghana FA Delays Ministry Response Until World Cup Qualifiers End

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-fa-delays-ministry-response-until-world-cup-qualifiers-end/The Ghana Football Association will postpone addressing budget disputes with the Sports Ministry until after crucial World Cup qualifying matches against Chad and Mali this week. The GFA announced Wednesday it would provide a comprehensive response to ministry statements only after Monday’s qualifier against Mali concludes, prioritizing team focus over administrative conflicts. Ghana’s Sports and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-fa-delays-ministry-response-until-world-cup-qualifiers-end/

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51 h. ago Ghana Sets Ticket Prices for World Cup Qualifier Against Mali

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-sets-ticket-prices-for-world-cup-qualifier-against-mali/Sports Minister Kofi Adams has announced ticket pricing for Ghana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Mali, scheduled for Monday at the Accra Sports Stadium, with premium seats priced at 1,000 Ghana cedis. The Black Stars will host Mali on September 8 following their away fixture against Chad on Thursday in N’Djamena. Coach Otto Addo’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-sets-ticket-prices-for-world-cup-qualifier-against-mali/

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53 h. ago FIFA WCQ: Paintsil and Djiku to miss Ghana’s World Cup qualifier against Chad

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has confirmed that Black Stars duo Alexander Djiku and Joseph Paintsil will miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Chad but will be available for the clash with Mali. Both players were initially named in Otto Addo’s 24-man squad but could not join the team in Accra before their […]

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53 h. ago GFA Delays Response to Minister’s Budget Comments Amid World Cup Qualifiers

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gfa-delays-response-to-ministers-budget-comments-amid-world-cup-qualifiers/The Ghana Football Association has postponed addressing recent comments by Sports Minister Kofi Adams regarding alleged budget discrepancies, prioritizing national team unity ahead of crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches. In a statement released Wednesday, the GFA acknowledged Adams’ remarks made during a Tuesday press briefing but emphasized the need to maintain focus on […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gfa-delays-response-to-ministers-budget-comments-amid-world-cup-qualifiers/

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55 h. ago We will respond to Sports Ministry statement on Black Stars budget soon – GFA

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) says it has taken careful note of the Ministry of Sports and Recreation’s statements on the Black Stars’ budget for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers and will provide clarifications in due course.

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57 h. ago List of items removed or readjusted by Sports Ministry in Black Stars budget; $5k fuel scrapped

The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has announced significant adjustments to the budget for the Black Stars’ 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Mali, resulting in savings of over USD 732,000.

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64 h. ago Ghana Slashes Black Stars Budget by US$732,750 for World Cup Qualifiers

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-slashes-black-stars-budget-by-us732750-for-world-cup-qualifiers/The government has achieved dramatic cost savings on Ghana’s upcoming World Cup qualifier matches, cutting nearly $733,000 from the Black Stars’ original budget while maintaining essential support for the national team. Sports Minister Kofi Adams announced Tuesday that the final approved budget for Ghana’s fixtures against Chad and Mali totals $1,320,490, down from the Ghana […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-slashes-black-stars-budget-by-us732750-for-world-cup-qualifiers/

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69 h. ago Gov’t cuts Black Stars budget by over $732,000 for World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Mali

The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has announced significant savings on the Black Stars’ budget for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, following a directive from President John Mahama to ensure transparency and fiscal prudence in national team expenditure.

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2 d. ago FIFA WCQ: Sports Ministry cuts GFA budget for Chad, Mali games from $2m to $1.3m

Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has confirmed the approval of an $860,000 budget for the Ghana Black Stars’ clash against Chad in N'Djamena for the World Cup qualifier.

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3 d. ago FIFA WCQ: Black Stars to depart Accra for N’jamena ahead of Chad clash

The Black Stars will depart Accra for N'Djamena on Tuesday, September 2, for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Chad. Ghana has been training in Accra for the crucial match, with Otto Addo set to travel with all 24 invited players.

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3 d. ago Black Stars to depart Accra for N’jamena ahead of Chad clash

The Black Stars will depart Accra for N'Djamena on Tuesday, September 2, for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Chad. Ghana has been training in Accra for the crucial match, with Otto Addo set to travel with all 24 invited players.

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