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05 Dec

2022 World Cup: GFA Declares $7.9M Prize Money Instead Of $9M

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Ghana was paid $7.9m as its share of the 2022 FIFA World Cup prize money instead of the widely publicised $9m, JoySports understands. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) per JoySports sources told its membership it received $7.9m from FIFA after the Black Stars’ participation in the World Cup in Qatar, and communicated same to the Ministry of Youth and Sports and, by extension, government. Sports Minister, Mustapha Ussif, in November 2022, had told Parliament the country would receive $9m from FIFA for participating in the group stages of the tournament. However, the West African country got about $1.1 m less…

27 Nov

Former Germany International Gerald Asamoah Calls For More Time For Chris Hughton

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Ghanaian-born ex-Germany international Gerald Asamoah has called on the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to stick a bit longer with Black Stars head coach Chris Hughton. In the aftermath of Ghana's 1-0 defeat to Comoros in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, questions and concerns have emerged regarding Hughton's tenure as the team's coach. The loss was the Irish manager's first in six competitive games. Hughton had been under pressure prior to the start of the qualifiers after the Black Stars had lost to Mexico and the USA in October and was tipped to be relieved of his role. However, that…

14 Nov

2026 WCQ: Why Andre Ayew Was Included In Black Stars Squad – GFA

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Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum has explained why Andre Ayew was named in Black Stars squad for their 2026 World Cup qualifying games. The 33-year-old was left out of Black Stars squad for the October international friendly games against Mexico and the USA. However, Andre, who was clubless was named in the final 25-man squad for the game against Madagascar and Comoros in the first two games of the World Cup qualifiers. According to Asante Twum, the former Swansea City and West Ham United attacker what it takes to supervise and urge the young…

14 Nov

There Were No Plans To Sack Chris Hughton – GFA Breaks Silence

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A spokesperson for the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum has dismissed reports suggesting that, there were plans to sack Black Stars coach, Chris Hughton. The 64-year-old came under pressure following the team’s back-to-back defeats in the October international friendly games. Hughton’s unbeaten ended after Ghana lost 2-0 to Mexico before a 4-0 defeat against the USA team. Ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Madagascar and Comoros, the former Premier League manager’s future was left in doubt after multiple reports emerged that he would be sacked with George Boateng, who is the assistant coach set to be…

09 Nov

GFA To Consider Sacking Chris Hughton On Friday

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The Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) would, on Friday, November 2023, decide on the future of Black Stars coach Chris Hughton. The decision to part company with Hughton was taken after Ghana's feckless performance against Mexico and the USA last month during the international friendly matches. The leadership of the football governing body is not convinced the former Newcastle United manager would have a good start to the World Cup 2026 qualifiers against Madagascar and Comoros. After seven matches under Mr Hughton, the Black Stars has not been impressive per the FA hierarchy and initiated steps to…

10 Oct

FIFA Congratulates Kurt Okraku On Re-Election As GFA Boss

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FIFA President, Gianni Infantino has congratulated Kurt Okraku following his re-election as President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA). Mr Okraku was retained as President of the country’s football governing body after securing 97.5% of votes at the elective congress in Tamale. Mr. Infantino thanked GFA President for his contribution to the development of football in Ghana. “Dear President, Please accept my warmest greetings and sincerest congratulations for your recent re-election as President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA),” a statement from the FIFA boss reads. “I would be grateful if you could please convey my felicitations to the Members of…

05 Oct

Confirmed: Kurt Okraku Re-elected Ghana FA President

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Kurt Okraku has been re-elected as the President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) for a second term. Mr Okraku went unopposed at the 2023 Elective Congress which is underway at the Global Dream Hotel in the Northern Regional capital, Tamale. George Afriyie, who was the sole contender of Mr Okraku was disqualified by the Elections Committee of the country’s football governing body. Out of 119 delegates who were present at the Congress, 117 of them voted in favour of the Dreams FC owner. However, two delegates voted against his retention and one other delegate abstained. https://twitter.com/Fentuo_/status/1709872582986539410?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1709872582986539410%7Ctwgr%5Edaab0fc30b686cbab1d4da4be288bc1b8eb17f17%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adomonline.com%2Fconfirmed-kurt-okraku-re-elected-ghana-fa-president%2F …

04 Oct

Live: Demonstration Against Kurt Okraku And GFA Administration Underway In Accra

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A group of people known as the Ghana Football Stakeholders Forum are demonstrating at the premises of the Ghana Football Association today. The protesters will march to the GFA’s office in Accra before presenting a petition to the Association and the Minister of Youth and Sports. The demonstration, according to the group, is due to the poor administration association under the current leadership while expressing displeasure with the disqualification of George Afriyie to challenge for the GFA presidential slot Here are some of the pictures from the protest so far: Source: Myjoyonline

03 Oct

GFA Boss Kurt Okraku Praised For Improving Football

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Medeama SC coach, Evans Adotey has praised Ghana Football Association (GFA) President, Kurt Okraku for improving football in the country. His comments come after his side’s qualification to the group stage of the CAF Champions League in their first attempt. The Ghana Premier League champions secured a 4-3 aggregate scoreline despite a 2-1 defeat in the return leg in Conakry on Saturday, September 30. Medeama in the first leg of the second round of the qualifiers recorded a 3-1 win at the Cape Coast Stadium. Following the team’s arrival in Ghana on Sunday evening, Mr Okraku was at the Kotoka…

04 Sep

I Have Received Some Calls To Withdraw My Injunction On The 2023 GFA Elections – Alhaji Grusah

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Alhaji Karim Grusah, the influential figurehead of King Faisal Football Club, has revealed that he's been inundated with calls from prominent figures within the football community urging him to reconsider his stance on the 2023 Ghana Football Association (GFA) elections. Grusah, renowned for his unwavering commitment to the sport, recently obtained an injunction that has thrown the upcoming GFA elections into uncertainty. "It is true I have been receiving calls but I won't mention names I should withdraw we are all in Ghana I didn't a football President my children are involved in football my cousins are involved in football…