Mustapha Ussif

Mustapha Ussif: Former Sports Minister’s Home Attacked Amid Rising Post-Election Violence

Mustapha Ussif: Former Sports Minister’s Home Attacked Amid Rising Post-Election Violence

The home of Mustapha Ussif, former Minister of Youth and Sports and Member of Parliament for Yagaba/Kubori, has reportedly been attacked by some thugs. The attack, which occurred just weeks after the December 7, 2024, general elections and the peaceful transition of power to President John Dramani Mahama, underscores growing concerns about escalating insecurity across the country. Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Wednesday, January 22, Mr Ussif expressed deep concern about the deteriorating security situation, condemning what he described as unchecked acts of violence. “These hooligans have unleashed unrestrained mayhem on public institutions and innocent citizens,” he stated. …
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Sports Minister Mustapha Ussif Charges GFA To Work With NSA To Secure CAF License For Other Stadia

Sports Minister Mustapha Ussif Charges GFA To Work With NSA To Secure CAF License For Other Stadia

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…
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Sports Minister Mustapha Ussif Bids Black Princesses Farewell Ahead Of FIFA U-20 WWC

Sports Minister Mustapha Ussif Bids Black Princesses Farewell Ahead Of FIFA U-20 WWC

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…
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2025 AFCONQ: Sports Minister Convinced In Ghana’s Chances For Qualification

2025 AFCONQ: Sports Minister Convinced In Ghana’s Chances For Qualification

Youth and Sports Minister, Mustapha Ussif, has expressed confidence in Ghana’s prospects for qualifying in the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The four-time African champions have been placed in Group F, where they will face Angola, Niger, and Sudan. Reacting to the draw, Ussif highlighted the growing competitiveness of international football, referencing the impressive performances of smaller nations in the ongoing Euro 2024. “There are no small teams in the world anymore. The current Euro 2024 has shown us that even the smaller countries are performing well. However, I have great confidence in our technical team, led by…
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Let’s Be Patient With Chris Hughton – Sports Minister

Let’s Be Patient With Chris Hughton – Sports Minister

The Minister of Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, has thrown his weight behind Black Stars coach Chris Hughton, calling on Ghanaians to be patient with him and his technical team. “It is not easy to manage a national team,” Ussif said in an interview with JoySports. Chris, 64, a former Norwich City, Newcastle United, and Brighton manager who was appointed in March 2023 by the Ghana Football Association (GFA), has been censured by people within the football family. Ameenu Shardow, in an interview in July, said, “We would have been better if Otto Addo stayed as Black Stars coach. I…
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Sports Minister Reveals Sports Centers Near Completion Ahead Of African Games

Sports Minister Reveals Sports Centers Near Completion Ahead Of African Games

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…
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Black Stars: We Still Owe Milovan Rajevac And C.K Akonnor – Sports Minister

Black Stars: We Still Owe Milovan Rajevac And C.K Akonnor – Sports Minister

According to the Minister of Youth and Sports Minister, Mustapha Ussif, his ministry still owes former Black Stars head coaches Milovan Rajevac and Charles Kwablan Akonnor arrears for their time with the national team. The Serbian was reappointed for the second time as the coach of the senior national team in September 2021 during the qualifiers for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. He also guided the team at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon where the team exited in the group stage. He was sacked after the tournament. Milovan replaced Akonnor as the head coach of the team…
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Ghana To Introduce American Football In Schools – Sports Minister

Ghana To Introduce American Football In Schools – Sports Minister

Ghana will soon introduce American football in schools across the country, Youth and Sports Minister, Mustapha Ussif has said. The initiative is being championed by the office of the Vice President, Mahamudu Bawumia, who partnered the NFL to organize a special talent development among 10 selected schools in Ghana in 2022. Out of this tournament, 10 young Ghanaians were selected to represent Africa at the 2023 Pro Bowl, a special tournament which precedes the famous Super Bowl. Encourage by this, the Sports Minister, in a press briefing on Wednesday, said the sport will soon be introduced to school children nationwide.…
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Ghana Football Awards Board Calls On Sports Minister Ahead Of Event On June 25

Ghana Football Awards Board Calls On Sports Minister Ahead Of Event On June 25

The leadership of the Ghana Football Awards Board, on Friday, June 16, 2023, called on the Sports Minister Mustapha Ussif to officially invite him to this year’s gala night. The meeting which was held at the Sports Ministry was attended by the Board Chairman of the Awards scheme, Karl Tufuoh who was in the company of some of the board members such as Nutifafa Attah, Nathan Quao, Felix Romark and Daniel Oduro. The Board of the Ghana Football Awards decided to pay a courtesy call to the sector minister as a sign of respect and to formally inform him about…
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Asamoah Gyan Meets Sports Minister

Asamoah Gyan Meets Sports Minister

Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan paid a visit to Mustapha Ussif, Minister of Youth and Sports, in his office to discuss the upcoming Baby Jet U-16 African football competition. The event is scheduled for June 6th to June 13th, 2023, at the Cape Coast Stadium. This juvenile tournament will bring together 32 teams from various African countries, allowing promising young footballers to exhibit their abilities in front of international scouts and also grant them the platform to join professional football. Apart from fighting for honours and attracting scouts, Asamoah Gyan and other football legends will mentor the young athletes competing in…
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