Mustapha Ussif

The Minister in charge of Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif has urged the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and the National Sports Authority (NSA) to work together to secure license from CAF for other stadia in Tarkwa and Legon. The Minister made the call when he delivered an address at the 30th Ordinary Congress of the Ghana FA. “I have directed the NSA to liaise with the GFA to obtain a license from CAF for the various sports stadia [in Tarkwa and Legon], which have been upgraded," Sports Minister Mustapha Ussif said. This comes amid concern that Ghana could be forced to…

Minister of Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, visited the Black Princesses team before their departure to Colombia for the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup. Ghana is making its seventh consecutive appearance on the global stage but has yet to advance past the group stage at the World Cup. Accompanied by the GFA president, the minister encouraged the team to make the country proud, assuring them of the nation's support. "On behalf of His Excellency the President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, I am here to bid you a hopeful farewell as you embark on this journey to represent…

The Minister for Youth and Sports Mustapha Ussif says some six Youth and Sports centers currently under construction across the country are at the completion stage. He disclosed that the facilities nearing completion at 92% will be officially commissioned this year when completed. These state-of-the-art facilities are located in Axim, Dunkwa-on-Offin, Dormaa Ahenkro, Wa, Koforidua, and Ho. “Simultaneously, efforts are underway to resume work on phase two of the project for the remaining four centers, which include the centers at Nyinahin, Yendi, Navorongo, and the renowned Azumah Nelson Sports Complex situated in Accra,” he said. The Sports Minister made the…