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09 Aug

GFA Confirms Venue For Ghana Vs Mexico Match In October

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The Ghana Football Association and the Federación Mexicana de Fútbol (FMF) have revealed the venue for Ghana's friendly game against Mexico. The Black Stars are scheduled to face Mexico in a friendly match which will be played in the month of October 2023. According to a statement from the Ghana Football Association, the match will be played on Saturday, October 14. After several weeks the two football associations have confirmed that the Charlotte Bank of America Stadium will host the October 14 MexTour International friendly match, between 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup champions Mexico and African powerhouse Ghana. The match forms…

12 Jul

We Only Talk, We Are No More A Powerhouse – GFA Technical Director Admits

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Ghana Football Association technical director, Bernard Lippert has stated that Ghana is no more a football powerhouse. Lippert believes that there are many African countries that are far ahead of Ghana in terms of football, while Ghana lives in the delusion of being a football powerhouse. Speaking at the launch of the Ghana Football DNA, he stated that Ghanaians do a lot of talking instead of undertaking actions that will shape the game. “I think we are talking too much as a people, In Africa, most of the countries are ahead of us and we think we are still a…

12 Jul

Laryea Kingston, John Paintsil, Attram Other Ex-Footballers Spotted At Launch Of Ghana Football DNA

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Former Black Stars players Laryea Kingston, John Paintsil and Godin Attram are among a host of ex-footballers who attended the Ghana Football Association launch of National Football Philosophy on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. The event took place at the Africa Trade House Conference Room – opposite Cedi House in Accra, Ghana. Speaking at the event, GFA technical director, Bernard Liphert who led a team from the directorate to put the philosophy together said the documents will be shared among all regional FAs to ensure that it is implemented. “We will send this document to all the regional FAs and various…

11 Jul

GFA To Invest $100,000 To Purchase Footballs For Juvenile Leagues

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The Ghana Football Association has approved an amount of $100,000 via FIFA Forward to purchase footballs for Juvenile/Colts Clubs as part of efforts to revamp the Juvenile Leagues across the country. This intervention is one of the many policies that have been approved by the Executive Council to support the Regional Football Associations in the organization of the Juvenile Leagues across the country. President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku made the announcement at the 29th ordinary session of congress at the Great Hall of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology on Monday, July 10, 2023. President Simeon-Okraku also touched on our relationship…

26 Jun

GFA  Commissions First Phase Of  Winkogo Technical Centre  

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The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has commissioned the first phase of the Winkogo Technical Centre in the Talensi District of the Upper East Region as part of efforts to improve sports infrastructure in the region. The first phase consists of FIFA standard artificial football Astroturf, floodlights connected to the national grid, two technical benches, two movable goalposts, a standby generator to power lights, an inner perimeter and a fence wall around the entire parcel of land. Sod was also cut for construction of the second phase of the project to begin which would comprise a modern office space for the Upper East Regional Football Association, changing rooms for teams and officials, and spectator stands among others, capable of hosting all matches from grassroots football to the Premier League…

12 Jun

Nyantakyi’s Return, One Term For Kurt Okraku: Prophet Kusi Appiah Delivers Prophecy Ahead Of GFA Elections

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Prophet Paul Kusi Appiah, the leader of the Nyametease Ampa Prayer Ministry in Kumasi has given a spiritual forecast into the future of former president of the Ghana Football Association, Kwesi Nyantakyi. Prophet Kusi Appiah on Angel FM prophesied that Kwesi Nyantakyi has a special anointing from God to achieve certain things in life. He noted however that Nyantakyi’s rise to the level intended for him by God was cut short but God is still prepared to raise him to that level again. He advised the former CAF vice president to remain steadfast in the Lord and continue on the right path. “God had…

07 Jun

Kojo Yankah Officially Declares To Contest GFA Presidency

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Former Chairman of the Western Regional Football Association, Kojo Yankah has officially declared his intention to vie for the position as President of the Ghana Football Association. The astute football administrator becomes the second person to join the race for the seat with existing Kurt Okraku whose term runs out in October will also be seeking re-election. Yankah held various roles within the GFA during the presidency of Kwesi Nyantakyi. His vast experience in football administration makes him a prominent figure in the sport. “I am very ready and it is time for me to also leave a mark on…

23 May

Playing Football Does Not Guarantee One Will Be Good At Coaching – Laryea Kingston

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Former Ghana international, Laryea Kingston, has dismissed suggestions that ex-players will make good coaches if given the chance, stating that they will have to earn the needed experience to excel on the job. According to him, former players need to go through the needed steps required in order to make an impact when given a technical job. There have been calls for the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to integrate ex-footballers at various levels of the country’s football ecosystem and while some have already gotten the opportunity, others are also yet to be considered. Speaking on Joy Sports Link, the Black…

10 May

GFA President Condemns Attack On 14-Year-Old ‘Catch Them Young’ Referee

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The president of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has strongly condemned the attack on a 14-year-old ‘catch them young' referee in the Upper East Region. According to reports, the owner of a juvenile club based in Bolgatanga, Boison FC, Mr. Mohammed Yahaya, assaulted 14-year-old Elijah Ada while officiating. Mr. Mohammed Yahaya was not happy that the referee took a direct free-kick against his team after a goalkeeper handled a ball from a throw-in by his teammates. The incident happened at the Bolgatanga Municipal District Football Association’s (BDFA) ongoing Juvenile District qualifiers, a game between Bolga All Stars Babies and…

27 Apr

Division One: Skyy FC Found Guilty Of Player Double Registration – GFA

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The Disciplinary Committee of the Ghana Football Association(GFA) has fined Skyy FC GH₵‎2500 and deducted 6 points after being found guilty of double registration of a player. This decision comes on the back of a protest filed by Nations FC after they lost 3-0 to Skyy FC at the St. Martins Park, Daboase last Month, accusing their opponents(Skyy FC) of fielding an unqualified player when the two teams clashed. Skyy FC winger, Victor Edgan Jnr, was accused of not having the required certification for a change in name, and also using different FIFA ID Numbers ( 10FLEL5) and (1GEDWQ0) with…