FIFA is considering changes to its suspension rules ahead of this summerâ??s World Cup, with plans to introduce an additional amnesty stage for accumulated yellow cards.The proposal would see all bookings cleared at the end of the group stage, in addition to the existing reset after the quarter-finals. The move is aimed at reducing the risk of players missing key matches due to suspensions.Under the current system, players who receive two yellow cards before the semi-finals are

The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, says consistent engagement with Ghanaâ??s national teams has played a key role in their recent improvement.Adams, in an interview on Asempa FM, explained that his approach focuses on maintaining close contact with players and technical teams rather than relying solely on administrative oversight.He noted that the strategy has been applied across multiple national sides, not just the Black Stars, pointing to the Black Queens

Four matches have been selected for live broadcast on Matchday 28 of the 2025/26 Access Bank Division One League.The headline fixture will see Techiman Liberty Youth host Legon Cities at the Ohene Ameyaw Park on Saturday, May 2, 2026. The game will be shown live across multiple platforms, including AFA, Metro TV, Original TV, Adom TV, Joy Prime, and Kessben TV.In Zone Three, three matches will be broadcast live. Na God FC take on True Democracy at the Tuba Astro Turf at 10:00 am

Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has praised Ghanaian football supporters for their crucial role in the Black Starsâ?? successful qualification campaign for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing fans as the true driving force behind the teamâ??s turnaround.Ghana endured a difficult start to the qualifying series but eventually recovered strongly to secure a place at the global tournament, which will be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The qualification

Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has strongly denied allegations that he personally orchestrated the dismissal of former Black Stars head coach Otto Addo.Otto Addo, who returned to the Black Stars job in March 2024, was relieved of his duties following Ghanaâ??s back-to-back defeats to Austria and Germany during the March international break.His exit came just months after successfully guiding Ghana to qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, sparking intense

FIFA is preparing to introduce new disciplinary measures aimed at improving on-field behaviour, with the 2026 World Cup on the horizon.One of the key proposals could see players punished for covering their mouths during conversations on the pitch. The gesture, now common in modern football, has often made it difficult to detect inappropriate comments, including insults or discriminatory language. Under the proposed rule, such actions could attract sanctions, with reports suggesting

Chipolopolo legend Kalusha Bwalya has paid tribute to Zambiaâ??s fallen heroes as the nation marked 33 years since the 1993 Gabon air disaster.On April 27, 1993, a Zambian Air Force plane carrying the national team crashed into the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Libreville, killing 30 people, including 18 players and officials. The squad had been travelling to Senegal for a World Cup qualifier in what remains one of the darkest moments in African football history."Today

The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has rejected media reports suggesting that newly appointed Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz earns as much as $100,000 per month.He insists the figures being circulated are inaccurate, adding that the Portuguese tacticianâ??s actual monthly salary is lower than what has been widely reported.Speaking on Asempa FMâ??s Ekosii Sen, the Buem MP clarified that full details of Queirozâ??s remuneration will be made public

Manchester United boss Michael Carrick has indicated that he is giving youngster Kobbie Mainoo more responsibilities as the 2025/26 season heads into the last few games.  The English midfielder of Ghanaian descent has enjoyed regular playing time at the club since Carrick was handed the Red Devils job until the end of the season.  On Monday night, Mainoo started the English Premier League encounter against Brentford and lasted the entire duration of the contest.  In

Interim coach Hamza Obeng is focused on turning things around as Asante Kotoko prepare to face Dreams FC in their Week 31 clash.Speaking ahead of the game, Obeng made it clear that his side is working on a clear plan to secure victory despite their recent struggles.Kotoko head into the away fixture with one win, one draw, and three defeats in their last five matches, a run they are eager to improve. In contrast, Dreams come into the game in better form, with three wins, one draw,

Interim coach Hamza Obeng believes his side is making steady progress on the training ground as Asante Kotoko gear up for a crucial Week 31 clash against Dreams FC.Kotoko head into the away fixture searching for consistency after a difficult run of one win, one draw, and three defeats in their last five matches. Despite the mixed results, Obeng has seen encouraging signs from his players during training sessions."We are looking at the phases of play when I say phases of play

Interim coach Hamza Obeng has opened up about Asante Kotokoâ??s struggles, admitting their recent run is hurting the clubâ??s image as they prepare to face Dreams FC.Kotoko travel away for their Week 31 fixture against Dreams, looking to bounce back from a poor spell. The Porcupine Warriors have managed just one win, one draw, and three defeats in their last five matches, a run that has raised concerns among fans.Speaking ahead of the game, Obeng made it clear that improvements

Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially awarded the hosting rights for the 2027 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations to Ghana, setting the stage for a landmark tournament that will coincide with a significant moment in the nationâ??s history.The West African powerhouse will stage the continental youth showpiece in the same year it celebrates 70 years of independence, adding symbolic importance to an event that already carries deep footballing significance for the country.This

Accra Hearts of Oak intensified their training on Tuesday morning as they step up preparations for their Ghana Premier League match week 31 clash against Nations FC.The club shared a training video on their official Facebook page, showing the players working with real intensity as attention turns fully to the weekend fixture.This round of league games comes after last weekendâ??s schedule was postponed by the Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association to honour the memory

Ghanaian Reginald Collins Amoah has been invited by the Confederation of African Football to take part in the pre-tournament course ahead of the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026.The course, scheduled from May 7 to May 13 in Morocco, will bring together selected referees and assistant referees who are in line to officiate at the tournament.CAFâ??s preparatory programme aims to ensure consistency in the interpretation and application of the Laws of the

Ghanaâ??s 2026 World Cup opponents, Croatia, have been hit by a worrying injury situation involving several of their key players ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Currently, five players are sidelined but expected to recover in time for the tournament, to be co-hosted by United States, Canada and Mexico.The developments come at a crucial stage of preparations, especially as Croatia are set to face powerhouses including, Ghana at the tournament.Among the players affected is veteran

Daniel Gaspar has been appointed as the goalkeepersâ?? trainer for Ghanaâ??s national team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, his club, Hartford Athletic, has confirmed.The experienced Portuguese goalkeeping specialist joins the Black Stars technical team under newly appointed head coach Carlos Queiroz, extending a professional relationship between the two that spans more than three decades.Gaspar and Queiroz have worked together in various capacities since 1992, forming one

The Black Queens will on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 discover their opponents for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games qualifiers.The draw, organized by the Confederation of African Football, will be held at its headquarters in Cairo and broadcast live on CAF TV from 15:00 local time (12:00 GMT), setting the stage for what promises to be a fiercely competitive qualification race.Ghana are among 35 African nations entering the qualification pathway, all chasing just two coveted spots

Top officials from Bryant University, the designated base camp for Ghanaâ??s senior national team, have paid a high-level strategic visit to the Ghana Football Association (GFA) as preparations intensify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The delegation, led by Vice President for Athletics and Recreation William Smith, held productive discussions with GFA leadership on Monday, April 27, 2026, at the Associationâ??s headquarters. The engagement underscores a shared commitment to ensuring

The Eastern Regional Football Association will kick off its Division Two Middle League on May 1, 2026, with opening fixtures set to take place at Ohene Park.All Match Day One games will be hosted at the same venue, offering clubs the chance to make an early statement in the race for promotion.The opening fixture will see FC Armour face Adenoma Wait & See FC, followed by a clash between Kotoku Royals FC and 4eva Young Hill FC. Shalom FC will then take on Arctic Wolvers FC