33 h. ago $5.4 million in appearance fees and worse. The GFA’s preposterous 2022 World Cup budget proposal revealed

Time is a great source of irony. It reveals the truth in every matter, yet, often after the fact and when very little can be salvaged. Only a week ago, the Ghana Football Association was pontificating piety, trumpeting its innocence in the thorny issue of Black Stars budgets and national team expenditure.The football governing body […]

Economics

46 h. ago ‘We have to make players happy’ – Schaeffer on how Ghana can qualify for 2026 World Cup

The Black Stars currently occupy the second position in their 2026 World Cup qualification group, level on points with Comoros after four games.

Sport

47 h. ago Black Stars can qualify for 2026 World Cup if captaincy issue is resolved – Kwasi Appiah

According to the current Sudanese national team coach, the thorny captaincy issue, if fixed, will unify the playing body, which can culminate in churning out good results during the qualifiers.

Politics

50 h. ago GFA President introduces Black Stars technical team to Sports Minister Kofi Adams

The President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, on Monday led the Black Stars' technical team to pay a courtesy call on the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, at his office.

Politics

54 h. ago No Church Service Should Be Longer than 1h 30mins, Focus on Quality and Not Quantity – Asamoah Gyan Advises Pastors on How to Grow their Churches

Ghanaian football legend and former captain of the Black Stars, Asamoah ‘Baby Jet’ Gyan, has adviced Ghanaian pastors to keep their sermons short. Speaking during a recent live video, Gyan said church service, from beginning to end, should not last longer than one and a half hours. According to him, instead of thinking about ‘quantity’, ... Read more The post No Church Service Should Be Longer than 1h 30mins, Focus on Quality and Not Quantity – Asamoah Gyan Advises Pastors on How to Grow their Churches appeared first on GhanaCelebrities.Com.

Politics

56 h. ago Black Stars budgets: GFA’s incestuous relationship with the Sports Ministry

Depending on whom you ask, deflection can be anything. To honest people, it allows them to buy time before circling back to that which is truthful and factual. Politicians, to whom candor or any iteration of honesty is alien, use deflection as a vehicle to sidestep accountability; a submarine to navigate the storm-tossed seas of […]

Sport

58 h. ago Ghanaian players abroad: Semenyo named Man of the Match again as Andre Ayew scores and assists

There are 18 days left until Ghana’s crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar on March 21 and 24, respectively. Ghanaian players across the globe are making strides in preparation for these matches, while some may miss out due to fitness concerns. Here’s a roundup of the Black Stars’ performances over the weekend: […]

Sport

4 d. ago ‘Tough’ to find Asamoah Gyan replacement – Former Ghana striker Kwesi Appiah

Appiah and Gyan played alongside each other during Ghana's 2015 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign, where the Black Stars finished as runners-up.

Events

4 d. ago We do not handle expenditure on the Black Stars; it is exclusively the responsibility of the Sports Ministry – GFA replies John Mahama

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has clarified that it does not handle financial matters concerning the Black Stars, stating that all budgeting and expenditure fall under the purview of the Ministry of Sports and Recreation.

Sport

5 d. ago Mahama Launches “Black Star Experience” to Cement Ghana as Diaspora Tourism Hub

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-launches-black-star-experience-to-cement-ghana-as-diaspora-tourism-hub/President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled ambitious plans to transform Ghana into a premier destination for global diasporan engagement through a sweeping cultural and tourism initiative dubbed the Black Star Experience. Announced during his first State of the Nation Address on February 27, 2025, the program aims to leverage Ghana’s rich heritage, creative arts, and historical […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-launches-black-star-experience-to-cement-ghana-as-diaspora-tourism-hub/

Politics

5 d. ago Black Stars budget accountability rests with Sports Ministry, not GFA – Oduro Sarfo responds to Mahama

The Executive Council member of the Ghana Football Association, Nana Oduro Sarfo, has responded to President John Mahama's statement about holding the football governing body accountable for the Black Stars' budget, insisting that the "President has been misled."

Sport

5 d. ago Mahama Demands Transparency in Black Stars Budget, Vows to Revive Ghana’s Sports Glory

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-demands-transparency-in-black-stars-budget-vows-to-revive-ghanas-sports-glory/President John Mahama has called for an end to secrecy in budgetary allocations for Ghana’s national football teams, particularly the Black Stars, emphasizing that taxpayers deserve full accountability for how their money is spent. During his February 27 State of the Nation Address, Mahama directed his office and the Sports Ministry to ensure the Ghana […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-demands-transparency-in-black-stars-budget-vows-to-revive-ghanas-sports-glory/

Sport

6 d. ago Black Stars struggling due to poor development structures – Karim Zito

In an interview with Graphic Sports, the 64-year-old coach emphasized the need for a structured development model, similar to those employed by European football powerhouses.

Politics

6 d. ago There will be no secrecy regarding Black Stars’ expenditure – Mahama

President John Dramani has reiterated his commitment to ensuring accountability and transparency in the management of Ghana’s national football teams. Speaking on the floor of parliament on Thursday’s state of the nation address, president Mahama signaled an end to the era of keeping the public in the dark over national team expenditure. ”Next month, the […]

Politics

6 d. ago Nations FC Defender Razak Simpson Denies Favoritism in Black Stars Camp

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/nations-fc-defender-razak-simpson-denies-favoritism-in-black-stars-camp/Nations FC defender Razak Simpson has firmly rejected claims of unequal treatment between locally based and foreign-born players in Ghana’s national football team, the Black Stars. Addressing long-standing rumors of preferential treatment for foreign-based squad members, Simpson emphasized unity and respect within the camp during an interview with 3Sports. “Once you enter the Black Stars camp, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/nations-fc-defender-razak-simpson-denies-favoritism-in-black-stars-camp/

Politics

6 d. ago World Cup 2026Q: Ghana vs Chad scheduled for March 21 at Accra Sports Stadium

The Black Stars will host Chad on matchday five of the qualifiers for the mundial at the Accra Sports Stadium. The venue continues to be the approved stadium for the team's games.

Sport

6 d. ago Jordan Ayew to be named substantive captain of Black Stars, Partey turns down deputy role

Ghana striker Jordan Ayew has been made the substantive captain of the Black Stars, per intel available to JoySports.

Politics

8 d. ago Morocco friendly was beneficial despite the result – Black Queens coach

Kim Lars Bjorkegren has chosen to look at the positive side of things despite a false start to his career as head coach of the Black Queens. The Black Queens conceded a stoppage time goal in Casablanca as Ghana lost 1-0 to their Moroccan counterparts in Bjorkegren’s first assignment with the team. Speaking for the […]

Politics

8 d. ago ‘Amazing feeling’ at World Cup better than Champions League – Mohammed Kudus

The West Ham United man had the experience of playing in the mundial three years ago when the Black Stars competed at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Sport

9 d. ago Field players who are committed to the Black Stars to play – Sam Johnson

The senior men's national team the Black Stars failed to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for the first time in twenty years.

Politics