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This reconstituted council consists of distinguished representatives, including three from the Division One League, two from the Regional Association, one from Women’s Football, and the remaining posts filled by members from the Premier League. As the popularity of the game spread throughout the country, the existing clubs met towards the end of 1930 and elected Richard Maabuo Akwei as their chairman. England’s most experienced player Bronze also hit the crossbar with a diving header as Wiegman’s side could have added to their tally easily. The Aston Villa midfielder also hit the crossbar – one of four times England struck the woodwork in another dominant display. Otto Addo has announced his team for the international friendly against South Korea, with Benjamin…

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Andre and Jordan Ayew have gone from promising youngsters supplementing Ghana’s golden generation to divisive elder statesmen in a group that has followed up a historically bad AFCON campaign in 2021 with another group-stage exit. The country did not have a particularly cohesive football infrastructure, with a distinct lack of facilities. Yet the talent and sense of brotherhood among the squad was so strong that it didn’t seem to matter. After waiting for half an hour, many of the journalists realised none of the squad were coming as mandated but instead were heading straight to their team bus.

Ghana, a footballing nation in turmoil after another AFCON failure

The build-up to what is supposed to be an engaging weekend of football in the Ghana Premier League is being undermined by accusations of matchfixing. The Ghana Premier League finaly shook off its goal-shy tag this weekend with a blitz aided largely by Aduana Stars and new boys Karela. Two of the Ghana Premier League’s unbeaten streaks were ended during the midweek games, but there’s no change at the top of the standings. There is never a conversation about the Ghana Premier League and it’s standards — or lack of it — without the sub-plot of player movement. Ghanaian football has been rocked by a documentary alleging wide-ranging corruption, with the GFA’s head heavily implicated. The Ghana Football Association says it is looking into claims of corruption against several referees, officials and its president, Kwesi Nyantakeyi.

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The years that followed have seen Ghana attempt to reconjure past glories — going so far as to rehire 2010 World Cup coach Milovan Rajevac in 2021 — while a new generation of players toiled in AFCON tournaments. Hearts of Oak, often seen as the main rival of Asante Kotoko, holds the title of the second most successful club in Ghana with 21 Premier League titles. Additionally, Hearts of Oak has been successful in the Ghana FA Cup, claiming victory 11 times throughout the competition’s history. Ghana has a rich football culture, with several clubs making their mark in the local and international arenas.

• With trust eroding, the representatives of some players who have been approached to play for Ghana say their clients are reluctant.
• The Black Queens, representing Ghana in women’s football, have made impressive strides as well.
• They have come close in more recent times, going down to Côte d’Ivoire on penalties in both the 1992 and 2015 finals.
• The U-17 team regularly competes in the FIFA U-17 World Cup and has won it twice and were runners-up twice.
• Former Black Stars senior squad members such as Sulley Muntari, Michael Essien, John Mensah and captain Stephen Appiah all got their start at these youth tournaments.
• Andre and Jordan Ayew have gone from promising youngsters supplementing Ghana’s golden generation to divisive elder statesmen in a group that has followed up a historically bad AFCON campaign in 2021 with another group-stage exit.

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Other notable academies include Right to Dream, Kumasi Sports Academy, Unistar Soccer Academy, and Mandela Soccer Academy. Towards the middle of 1950, the clubs, spearheaded by Ohene Djan, accused Akwei of maladministration and questioned his ability to help grow Ghanaian Football. They therefore addressed petitions to the Governor of the Gold Coast, Sir Charles Arden-Clarke, and the Pioneer Sports Organizer, Joseph Ranadurai, on the maladministration of the Amateur Football Association by Akwei. While the petition was being addressed, Ohene Djan led a „Football Revolution” and succeeded in toppling the Akwei Administration in 1957.

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The Still Believe lads will be hosted by the Porcupine Warriors at the Baba Yara Stadium in the Matchday 14 games on Sunday.Speaking… However, poor organization and crumbling inter-team relations led to a disappointing tournament. They went on to lose to the United States and Portugal, though they did manage a 2-2 draw with eventual champions Germany. This performance was one of the many reasons behind the dissolution of the GFA in 2018, along with rampant corruption. The Black Stars are one of the most successful teams in Africa, following the promises and experiences gained from their respective coaches. The following Ghana players were called up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification.

• All eyes were on Kendall before kick-off as she made her return to Southampton – the club she spent almost a decade with from her youth, breaking into the senior side and scoring 29 goals in 103 appearances.
• They earned their first and only victory in their second match against South Korea by the same scoreline.
• Football remains the predominant sport in the country, with approximately 95% of sports activities related to it (LinkedIn).
• Nevertheless, the growing interest in sports such as basketball, swimming, tennis, rugby, and cycling provides an opportunity for diversification in the sporting realm.
• The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) issued a ruling in favor of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) in a legal dispute involving Tema Youth Football Club over the transfer of winger Joseph Paintsil to Belgian club KRC Genk.
• Lucia Kendall marked her 'homecoming’ with the opening goal at St Mary’s Stadium as England ended 2025 with a friendly victory over Ghana.
• Ghana will approach FIFA for special dispensation to play Premier League games during the World Cup, according to Kwesi Nyantakyi.

CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2023 in 2024: Ghana’s results and scores

Ghana previous match was against South Korea in International Friendly Games, the match ended with result (South Korea won the match). Ghana are seeking their first continental football title for over four decades at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2023 in Côte d’Ivoire. Some of this stems from the treatment of Kevin Prince-Boateng, who was removed from the 2014 World Cup squad before a key game with Portugal after campaigning for better conditions. He found out about this development after opening a letter from the GFA slipped underneath his hotel room door in the middle of the night.

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• The Black Meteors, the Olympic team, also became champions at the 2011 All-Africa Games.
• Things looked pretty ominous when Croatia were the first side to join the Three Lions in Group L. That fixture is a repeat of the World Cup semi-final from 2018 when Luka Modric’s side came out victorious.
• However, they were the only team to not lose to Germany in the tournament, and the only team to hold onto a lead against the Germans at any point.
• Dem draw 0–0 insyd match against Nigeria wey dem draw 1–1 insyd Nigeria make dem qualify for de 2022 FIFA World Cup for away goals.[16] During de 2022 FIFA World Cup, Ghana loose dema first match against Portugal (3–2).
• Additionally, Ghana became the first African country to win the U-20 World Cup in 2009, defeating Brazil in the final (Ghana Football Association).
• After drawing with Mozambique in Ebimpe, some Ghanaian journalists were in tears at the state of their country’s football team as they tried to access the ground floor of the stadium to interview players.

After failing to qualify for the following three AFCONs, the Black Stars returned as hosts in 1978. Once again, they won the whole thing, with Opoku Afriyie scoring a brace in the final against Uganda. In 1982, they unexpectedly won their fourth title after laboring through most of the tournament. In their semi-final match against Algeria, they needed a late-game equalizer to win the match in overtime.

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President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku has been appointed to an 11-member Ministerial Oversight Committee tasked with… CAF 2nd Vice President and President of the Ghana Football Association, Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, is… Ghana have been drawn in Group L for the upcoming tournament, alongside England, Panama, and…

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He was instrumental in securing sponsorship for the first Ghanaian FA Cup competition, which set the stage for a competitive football culture in the country. From the Black Stars to youth teams and women’s football, Ghana has made significant contributions to the sport globally. The top male domestic football league in Ghana is the Ghana Premier League, and the top female domestic football league in Ghana is the Ghana Women’s Football League. Led by players such as Michael Essien, Sulley Muntari, and Asamoah Gyan, the Black Stars qualified for their first World Cup in 2006.

By partnering with local talent, they contribute significantly to the growth of the sport in the country while enhancing the abilities of aspiring players. The existence of these academies showcases the international recognition of Ghana’s sporting potential, creating pathways for players to advance to higher levels of competition. In the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, they reached the final, being denied the title on penalties against Ivory Coast. While their 2017 Africa Cup of Nations campaign ended in a 4th-place finish, they finished behind Egypt and Uganda in their final group qualifiers for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

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Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, the biggest sporting event in history, conducted… Three players have been nominated for the NASCO Access Bank Division One League Player of… Debibi United has taken the league by storm in Zone Two, following an outstanding display…

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The senior national team, the Black Stars, has achieved remarkable milestones, winning the African Cup of Nations championships four times. They reached the last sixteen of the 2006 FIFA World Cup and the quarter-finals of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, becoming the third African team in history to progress that far. The Black Stars, Ghana’s national football team, have rich accolades under their belt.

Although the team did not qualify for the senior FIFA World Cup until 2006, Ghana has enjoyed tremendous success at the youth level, winning the FIFA World Under-17 title twice and finishing runner-up twice. She was handed a debut in October’s 3-0 win over Australia, picking up the player-of-the-match award, and took just six minutes to make her mark in Southampton and net her first goal for her country. Dreams FC head coach Winfred Dormon says he is eyeing a decent result against Asante Kotoko.

Morocco coach Walid Regragui has announced a strong 28-man squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, with star full-back Achraf Hakimi included despite a recent ankle injury. Ghanaian football supporters will need to budget at least $140 (GH₵1,610) to attend a World Cup match, according to ticket prices released by FIFA on Thursday, 11 December 2025.The… Bayer Leverkusen forward Ernest Poku is currently uncertain about switching allegiance to Ghana ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament, to be held in the USA, Canada and Mexico….

At the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, they were eliminated by Tunisia in the round of 16. They drew 0–0 in a match against Nigeria and drew 1–1 in Nigeria to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup on away goals.[28] During the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Ghana lost their first match against Portugal 3–2. They earned their first and only victory in their second match against South Korea by the same scoreline. A victory against Uruguay was required for a spot in the round of 16 in a rematch of the 2010 quarter-final; Ghana instead lost 2–0 and thus finished bottom, while Uruguay was eliminated as well, as a result of South Korea upsetting Portugal.

• Fans of the national team have questioned the construction of Ghana’s squads and starting line-ups.
• The club achieved a notable feat by winning the league for three consecutive years from 1994 to 1996.
• Regarding the team itself, there has been a breakdown in trust at almost every level, with one bizarre incident involving Ghanaian journalists summing up the tension.
• The Black Stars won their second round group of 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying, and defeated Egypt 7–3 on aggregate in a two-legged play-off,[26] qualifying for the finals.
• Hearts of Oak returned to winning ways on Saturday with a hard-earned 1–0 victory over…
• Specific details regarding kick-off times and which stadiums matches will be played in will be confirmed tomorrow (Saturday, December 6th) at 5pm GMT in a FIFA global broadcast.

Even the ones who were paid to be here by the country’s football association were disgruntled. It has been convention for these fans to be flown into tournaments to create an atmosphere inside the stadiums through music and dance. Aduana Stars FC made history by winning the Ghana Premier League at their first attempt in 2010, making them the ninth club to achieve this feat.

It is the most successful team in Africa, playing in almost every African Cup of Nations and World Cup. Ghana’s success story began in the 1950s when it won its first African Cup of Nations. The national team has won the African Cup of Nations six times, a record shared by the Egyptian football team. Ghana has also won two Olympic gold medals in football, one at the 2004 Summer Olympics and one in 2008.

Substitute Alessia Russo doubled England’s tally in stoppage time when she won a penalty, awarded for handball, and converted it. Southampton academy graduate Kendall, 21, started just her second game for the Lionesses and scored six minutes in when the ball fell to her in the six-yard area. Otto Addo is currently in Madrid meeting with Spain-based players as part of efforts to…

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled. Products including books, documentary films, Azonto dances and songs have been made in the name of the team. These may be intended with commercial motives and are focused on previous and future World Cups or Africa Cup of Nations tournaments. Thomas Tuchel’s side have been drawn into Group L where they will face Croatia, Ghana and Panama in the competition’s group stage. He is also a football fan since childhood and has a keen interest in regional sports events coverage.

YEN.com.gh has detailed the highest-paid Ghanaian footballers in 2025, with Inaki Williams leading ahead of Mohammed Kudus, Partey and other stars. Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has formally tabled the Sports Fund Bill in Parliament to improve funding for all sporting disciplines in Ghana.For years, Ghanaian athletes have struggled… Fans planning to watch the Black Stars at the 2026 FIFA World Cup now have a clear picture of how much it will cost to attend Ghana’s group-stage matches, after…

Ghana became the first African country to win a medal in Football at the 1992 Summer Olympics. Arsenal full-back Taylor Hinds, who made her debut alongside Kendall in October, put in another solid and assured display, while Chelsea forward Beever-Jones headed an effort on to the crossbar. She had come close to setting up Kearns beforehand, but her Aston Villa team-mate could only direct the ball straight at goalkeeper Cynthia Konlan Fiindib. All eyes were on Kendall before kick-off as she made her return to Southampton – the club she spent almost a decade with from her youth, breaking into the senior side and scoring 29 goals in 103 appearances. Russo almost scored with her first touch in the second half and hit the post after Beever-Jones and Lucy Bronze had headed efforts on to the crossbar. Before Russo struck, Kendall and Villa club-mate Missy Bo Kearns were among those to come close to adding to England’s opener, while Aggie Beever-Jones was denied on a few occasions.

It shows all personal information about the players, including age, nationality, contract duration and market value. It also contains a table with average age, cumulative market value and average market value for each player position and overall. In 1957, Ohene Djan led a pivotal change referred to as the “Football Revolution,” which resulted in the official founding of the Ghana Amateur Football Association. Under Djan’s leadership, the association became affiliated with FIFA in 1958 and with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in 1960.

These developments underscore the GFA’s pivotal role in shaping the trajectory of football in Ghana and its impact on the global stage. For more about the cultural significance of Ghana, explore our articles on ghana culture and ghana tourism. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) issued a ruling in favor of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) team Karela United in a legal dispute involving Tema Youth Football Club over the transfer of winger Joseph Paintsil to Belgian club KRC Genk. With regard to women’s football, the Ghana Black Queens have participated in two World Cup tournaments and the Olympic Games. They have also been runners-up to the Falcons of Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations series.

This was their final of four successive friendly matches and attention will quickly turn next year, when they begin their 2027 World Cup qualification campaign. Black Galaxies coach Kassim Mingle has announced a 20-man squad for the friendly match against… Thomas Tuchel will likely be quite happy with how the World Cup 2026 Group Stage draw played out. Things looked pretty ominous when Croatia were the first side to join the Three Lions in Group L. That fixture is a repeat of the World Cup semi-final from 2018 when Luka Modric’s side came out victorious. The logo consists of a football in the center and a decorative flag, corresponding with the national flag of Ghana with a triband of red, gold and green plus a five-pointed star.