With only two rounds left, the Black Stars lead the table but can’t afford slip-ups against a Mali side still firmly in contention for a top two finish. Ghana entered the September window with momentum, but a late setback against Chad pegged the team back in N’Djamena. The Black Stars looked in control for large parts of the match, with ...
Ivorian referees will handle Asante Kotoko’s CAF Confederation Cup first preliminary round clash with Nigerian side Kwara United in Accra. The centre referee Patrick Tanguy Jean Philippe will be supported by compatriots Nouho Ouattara and Lancine Kone, with Ibrahim Kalilou Traore serving as the fourth official for the much-anticipated clash. Meanwhile, experienced Gambian official Bakary K. Jammeh has been appointed ...
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed South African referee Badi Luxolo as the centre referee for Ghana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Group I qualifier against Mali on Monday. The 30-year-old Luxolo will be supported by compatriot Cledwin Baloyi as Assistant Referee II and Lesotho’s Phatsoane Souru as Assistant Referee I. Namibia’s Naftal Mweshitsama Negongo will act as the ...
The 2025/26 Premier League season will officially kick off on Friday, September 12, 2025, with a thrilling clash between giants Hearts of Oak and debutants Hohoe United at the Accra Sports Stadium. The highly anticipated opener is scheduled for 7:00 pm local time (19:00 GMT) under the floodlights. The new campaign promises drama and excitement, with both established clubs and ...
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced the introduction of minimum monthly salaries for professional footballers in the Ghana Premier League (GPL), Division One League (DOL), and the Women’s Premier League (WPL). This major policy shift forms part of ongoing efforts by the GFA to enhance the conditions of service for players and professionalise the domestic game. It also follows ...
The Ghana Football Association’s (GFA) Club Licensing Committee has granted conditional approval to eight venues ahead of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season, which begins on September 12. The venues require clubs to undertake additional work to meet the full standards set by the committee, though they have been cleared for use when the season starts. The facilities granted conditional ...
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) says it has taken careful note of the Ministry of Sports and Recreation’s statements on the Black Stars’ budget for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers and will provide clarifications in due course. In a statement issued on Wednesday, September 2, 2025, the GFA said: “As the custodian of Ghana football, the GFA will, in ...
Former USA youth international, Derrick Jones Acheampong, has opened up on his desire to represent Ghana at senior level. The Columbus Crew midfielder played for the United States at the U20 and U23 levels but has now decided to switch nationality and play for the Black Stars. Jones, who joined Crew in 2023 and won the Leagues Cup with the ...
The Football Association has released the roster of match officials for the upcoming 2025/26 Premier League campaign, confirming the referees and assistant referees who will oversee fixtures in Ghana’s top-flight. The list features 28 referees and 28 assistant referees. Among them are six male FIFA referees and five FIFA assistant referees. The group also includes four FIFA female referees and ...
The Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) will meet with Top Officials of Premier League clubs on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at the headquarters of the Association in Accra. The meeting is scheduled to start at 1:00 p.m. At the heart of the engagement will be discussions on the upcoming 2025/2026 football season and other matters of importance ...