10 h. ago Thomas Partey makes Villarreal debut in win over Real Oviedo

Thomas Partey made his Villarreal debut as they ran out 2-0 winners against Real Oviedo on Friday, August 15, 2025, at the Estadi de la Ceràmica. The Ghana deputy captain was introduced in the 82nd minute, replacing Santi Comesaña, to help see out the victory against the newly promoted side. The 32-year-old joined the Yellow […]

Politics

25 h. ago MTN Backs Ghana Football with US$2 Million National Teams Sponsorship

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-backs-ghana-football-with-us2-million-national-teams-sponsorship/MTN Ghana has committed $2 million to sponsor all four of Ghana’s national football teams through 2027. The two-year deal, announced by CEO Stephen Blewett in Accra, covers the Black Stars (men’s senior team), Black Queens (women’s senior team), Black Satellites (U-20), and Black Starlets (U-17). “Football connects our nation,” said Blewett. “We’re proud to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mtn-backs-ghana-football-with-us2-million-national-teams-sponsorship/

Economics

55 h. ago GFA President Kurt Okuraku expresses gratitude to MTN for investing in Ghanaian youth through football

President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Kurt Edwin Simeon Okuraku has expressed heartfelt gratitude to MTN Ghana's CEO, Stephen Blewett, for investing in the country's youth through football.

Politics

57 h. ago MTN signs $2m deal to sponsor four Ghana national teams until 2027

MTN Ghana has signed a two-year partnership with the Ghana Football Association worth $2 million to become the headline sponsor of four male and female national teams. The deal marks a shift from the agreement signed before the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, which was also valued at $2 million but covered only the Black […]

Economics

4 d. ago Ghana Football Boss Sidesteps Third Term Talk, Urges Focus on League Growth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-football-boss-sidesteps-third-term-talk-urges-focus-on-league-growth/Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku has dismissed current speculation about a potential bid for a third term, labelling such discussions as premature. His comments follow the recent controversial amendment approved by the GFA Congress extending the presidential term limit from two to three terms. Speaking to journalists, Okraku emphasized the substantial time remaining in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-football-boss-sidesteps-third-term-talk-urges-focus-on-league-growth/

Sport

4 d. ago ‘Shameful decision must be contested in court’ – Dr. Nyaho Tamakloe on GFA presidential term limit

Accra Hearts of Oak board member, Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, has strongly criticised the Ghana Football Association’s (GFA) decision to extend the presidential term limit from two to three terms. At its 31st Ordinary Congress on Tuesday, the GFA approved an amendment to its statutes, increasing the maximum tenure for the presidency. Of the 124 members […]

Politics

4 d. ago GPL Unveils Record GH₵2m Winner’s Prize in Groundbreaking Revamp

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gpl-unveils-record-gh%e2%82%b52m-winners-prize-in-groundbreaking-revamp/Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku announced a transformative funding model for the 2025/26 Premier League season, headlined by a record GH₵2 million prize for champions. The landmark decision, revealed at the GFA’s Ordinary Congress in Prampram, dramatically overhauls club financing—with every top-flight team guaranteed GHC 1 million upfront before kickoff. Winners will receive the GH₵2 […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gpl-unveils-record-gh%e2%82%b52m-winners-prize-in-groundbreaking-revamp/

Events

4 d. ago GFA Congress: Kurt Okraku outlines ambitious reforms, investments, and calls for regulatory support for football

President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has pledged to consolidate recent gains in Ghana football while addressing persistent challenges, unveiling a wide range of reforms and development initiatives at the Association’s 31st Ordinary Congress held at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram.

Sport

4 d. ago Vision FC coach Nana Agyemang praises GFA’s financial intervention for clubs

Vision FC boss Nana Agyemang has commended the Ghana Football Association (GFA) for its recent financial intervention, which seeks to provide every Ghana Premier League club with one million cedis.

Sport

4 d. ago Establish national support funds to support Ghanaians clubs in Africa – Kurt Okraku to Sports Minister

President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has called on the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, to make special considerations for Ghanaian clubs who qualify for CAF-organised competitions. Clubs that get to represent the country in the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup have raised funds through their own means to […]

Politics

5 d. ago Partey Makes Villarreal Debut in Friendly Defeat to Aston Villa

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/partey-makes-villarreal-debut-in-friendly-defeat-to-aston-villa/Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey made his unofficial debut for Villarreal just a day after signing, featuring in Sunday’s 2-0 preseason friendly loss to Aston Villa. Ollie Watkins and Emiliano Buendía secured the win with goals in the 23rd and 49th minutes. Despite the scoreline, both sides generated frequent chances at Estadio de la Cerámica. Villa’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/partey-makes-villarreal-debut-in-friendly-defeat-to-aston-villa/

Politics

5 d. ago Businessman charged with defrauding Chinese national of over GH¢1.1m

A Ghanaian businessman has appeared before an Accra Circuit Court for allegedly defrauding a Chinese national of GH¢1,141,510 and US$1,900. 

Politics

7 d. ago Ghana Footballers Praise betPawa’s Locker Room Bonus After US$380k Renewal

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-footballers-praise-betpawas-locker-room-bonus-after-us380k-renewal/Ghanaian footballers have hailed betPawa’s Locker Room Bonus initiative as transformative after the sports betting firm renewed its commitment with a $380,843 payment to the Ghana Football Association (GFA). At a signing ceremony in Accra, players from the Men’s Premiership and Malta Guinness Women’s League described the 400ghc per-match incentive as a game-changer. “This bonus […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-footballers-praise-betpawas-locker-room-bonus-after-us380k-renewal/

Sport

7 d. ago Ghana FA Faces Court Injunction Over Presidential Term Extension Bid

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-fa-faces-court-injunction-over-presidential-term-extension-bid/A member of Ghana’s Football Association (GFA) has secured a High Court injunction to block a controversial motion seeking to extend the president’s term limit. The motion, set for discussion at Tuesday’s GFA Congress, aims to change presidential terms from two to three years a move critics argue violates post-scandal reforms. King Faisal representative Prosper […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-fa-faces-court-injunction-over-presidential-term-extension-bid/

Politics

8 d. ago Thomas Partey starts training with Villarreal after completing transfer

The midfielder completed a move to the Spanish side on Thursday, August 7, joining as a free agent following his decision to leave Arsenal.

Sport

9 d. ago Ghana Midfielder Thomas Partey Joins Villarreal Amid Pending Rape Trial

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-midfielder-thomas-partey-joins-villarreal-amid-pending-rape-trial/Ghanaian international Thomas Partey has signed a two-year contract with La Liga side Villarreal CF, departing Arsenal FC effective immediately. The Spanish club announced the transfer on social media Wednesday, confirming the 32-year-old midfielder will join training at their Sports City complex on August 8. Villarreal’s statement acknowledged the ongoing legal proceedings against Partey, who […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-midfielder-thomas-partey-joins-villarreal-amid-pending-rape-trial/

Politics

9 d. ago Ghana Women’s Football Ranking Drops Despite WAFCON Bronze Medal

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-womens-football-ranking-drops-despite-wafcon-bronze-medal/Ghana’s Black Queens have slipped one place to 67th in the latest FIFA Women’s World Rankings released Thursday, despite their third-place finish at last month’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The drop comes as a surprise after the team’s triumphant return to continental competition. Previously ranked 66th globally, Ghana maintained its sixth-place continental standing […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-womens-football-ranking-drops-despite-wafcon-bronze-medal/

Sport

9 d. ago Ghana Football Association expresses ‘profound sorrow’ over helicopter crash

The Ghana Football Association has expressed its “its profound sorrow and extends condolences” to the Government of Ghana and families of the victims of the fatal helicopter crash which claimed the lives of Ghana’s Defence Minister Dr Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, and six others.

Events

9 d. ago Ghana Faces Sports Piracy Threat as DStv Fee Dispute Intensifies

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-faces-sports-piracy-threat-as-dstv-fee-dispute-intensifies/A regulatory ultimatum threatening DStv’s operations in Ghana could trigger a surge in illegal streaming days before the English Premier League season begins. The Communications Ministry demanded MultiChoice, DStv’s parent company, cut subscription fees by 30% by August 7, citing unfair regional pricing. Failure risks license suspension, potentially leaving football fans without legal broadcasts when […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-faces-sports-piracy-threat-as-dstv-fee-dispute-intensifies/

Sport

1 week ago FIFA Backs Third Term for Ghana FA President, Rejects Council Expansion

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fifa-backs-third-term-for-ghana-fa-president-rejects-council-expansion/FIFA has approved the Ghana Football Association’s proposal to extend presidential term limits from two to three terms, clearing the path for incumbent Kurt Okraku to seek re-election. The global body simultaneously elevated the women’s representative on Ghana’s Executive Council to Second Vice President a landmark move for gender inclusion in line with FIFA’s global […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fifa-backs-third-term-for-ghana-fa-president-rejects-council-expansion/

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