47 m. 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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2 h. ago 2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Elisha Owusu to miss Mali test through suspension

Midfielder Elisha Owusu will not be available for selection when the Black Stars face Mali in a 2026 World Cup Qualifier on Monday. Owusu was shown a yellow card in Thursday’s Group I match against Chad in N’djamena. The Auxerre midfielder has now accumulated two yellow cards and will now serve a one match ban. […]

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2 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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17 h. ago Black Stars Qualification Campaign Drives Travel Industry Optimism

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/black-stars-qualification-campaign-drives-travel-industry-optimism/Ghana’s travel and tourism sector anticipates increased business demand if the Black Stars secure qualification for the 2026 World Cup co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Ghana currently leads Group I with 15 points, having won five matches and lost one in their qualifying campaign, positioning the team favorably for qualification to the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/black-stars-qualification-campaign-drives-travel-industry-optimism/

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23 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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51 h. ago Former Ghana Captain Recalls Historic World Cup Qualification Nerves

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-ghana-captain-recalls-historic-world-cup-qualification-nerves/Stephen Appiah, Ghana’s legendary former captain, has revealed the overwhelming pressure he felt before the Black Stars’ historic 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification match against Cape Verde, describing it as the most nerve-wracking game of his career. Speaking to the Professional Footballers Association of Ghana, Appiah opened up about the intense emotions that consumed him […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-ghana-captain-recalls-historic-world-cup-qualification-nerves/

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54 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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55 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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62 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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68 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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69 h. ago FIFA WCQ: Black Stars technical team receive half bonuses pending qualification – Kofi Adams

Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams, has revealed that members of the Black Stars technical team are paid only half of the winning bonuses allocated to players, with the remainder dependent on the team’s qualification for major tournaments.

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3 d. ago Ghana’s Black Stars travel to Chad seeking World Cup qualification boost

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-black-stars-travel-to-chad-seeking-world-cup-qualification-boost/Ghana’s national football team will fly to N’Djamena today as they prepare for Thursday’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Chad, with coach Otto Addo taking his full 24-man squad on the trip. The Black Stars have been fine-tuning their preparations at the Accra Sports Stadium, where twelve players trained on Monday ahead of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-black-stars-travel-to-chad-seeking-world-cup-qualification-boost/

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5 d. ago Ghana Football Supporters Hold Prayer Session Ahead of World Cup Qualifiers

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-football-supporters-hold-prayer-session-ahead-of-world-cup-qualifiers/Ghana’s organized football supporters gathered at Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday for a special prayer ceremony as the Black Stars prepare for crucial World Cup qualifying matches next month. Members of the Ghana Sports Supporters Union conducted Islamic prayers and Quran readings, seeking divine intervention for the national team’s qualification hopes. Three Islamic clerics led […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-football-supporters-hold-prayer-session-ahead-of-world-cup-qualifiers/

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9 d. ago 2026 FIFA WCQ: Thomas Partey returns to Ghana squad for Chad, Mali fixtures

Villarreal CF midfielder Thomas Partey has earned a call-up to Ghana’s squad for the September FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Mali. Partey, who missed the Black Stars’ recent outing at the 2025 Unity Cup in London, is currently involved in an ongoing legal case in England. Union Berlin defender Derrick Kohn has also […]

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9 d. ago 2026 World Cup: Otto Addo names Black Stars squad for Chad and Mali qualifiers; Partey, Kamaldeen return

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has unveiled a 25-man squad for Ghana’s upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers against Chad and Mali.

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