8 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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52 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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59 h. ago FIFA WCQ: We’re not responsible for Black Stars budget expenditure – GFA

The Ghana Football Association has said it is not responsible for Black Stars related expenditure.

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59 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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61 h. ago FIFA WCQ: Sports Ministry has no budget for supporters and media – Kofi Adams

Sports and Recreation Ministry has not made plans in the budget for Ghana’s supporters and the media ahead of the upcoming World Cup qualifiers, says Kofi Adams.

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61 h. ago FIFA WCQ: Only away games per diems will be paid in dollars – Kofi Adams

Ministry for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams says per diems of the Black Stars will be paid in dollars only during away fixtures.

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61 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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63 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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2 d. ago Ghana Scraps Management Team Bonuses for National Football Squads

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-scraps-management-team-bonuses-for-national-football-squads/The Sports Ministry has eliminated winning bonuses for Black Stars management committee members as part of broader cost-cutting measures affecting Ghana’s national team operations. Sports Minister Kofi Adams revealed Tuesday that management officials previously received $10,000 for each Black Stars victory, a practice his ministry has now discontinued. The decision affects all national team management […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-scraps-management-team-bonuses-for-national-football-squads/

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2 d. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. 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 FIFA WCQ: Sports Ministry has no budget until President’s approval – Kofi Adams

Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has disclosed his outfit operate without a budget until it receives approval from the Presidency.

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3 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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6 d. ago Health advocates urge increased budget support for immunisation

Health advocates are calling for stronger financial support to sustain Ghana’s immunisation programmes and protect children from life-threatening diseases.

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9 d. ago Bank of Ghana prints GH¢4.58bn to support budget — six months after Mahama vowed not to print money

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has printed GH¢4.58 billion to support government spending, just six months after President John Dramani Mahama publicly assured that his administration would not resort to money printing.

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1 week 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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1 week ago Accra Academy 2000 Year Group denies corruption allegations over Eco

The 2000 Year Group of the Accra Academy Old Boys’ Association has dismissed allegations of corruption levelled against its executives by social media activist Kofi Gharbin, popularly known as Mr Happiness.

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2 w. ago Ghana Think Tank Questions Fiscal Transparency in Bank Bailout

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-think-tank-questions-fiscal-transparency-in-bank-bailout/A prominent economic policy institute is raising alarms over the government’s accounting of a major bank rescue. The Institute for Fiscal Studies says officials failed to fully report the fiscal impact of recapitalizing the National Investment Bank. According to the 2025 mid-year budget review, the support package for NIB totaled GH₵2.45 billion. This included GH₵450 […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-think-tank-questions-fiscal-transparency-in-bank-bailout/

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