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The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has purchased $100,000 worth of footballs to support clubs in the regional divisions, according to an announcement on the GFA website. The new footballs, procured through the FIFA Forward programme, will be distributed to Division Two, Division Three, and Regional Women's Division One league clubs across the country. "During the 29th Session of the GFA Congress President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku announced that an amount of $100,000 via the FIFA Forward programme has been allocated…

Ghana's budget for the African Cup of Nations 2023 (AFCON) has risen to an astonishing $8.5 million for 2023, sparking widespread outrage and allegations of financial mismanagement and corruption within the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Ghana Football Association (GFA). This budget, the largest in the country's history for the tournament has aroused major concerns regarding the distribution of cash, particularly in light of the much smaller budgets of other competing nations. The current funding allotment for…

The Ghana Bodybuilding and Fitness Association (GBFA) has appointed Eric Amoako Twum, a health and fitness enthusiast, to head the Black Muscles management committee. Amoako Twum has over 25 years of experience in areas such as marketing, brand management, project management, and investment promotion. He has extensive expertise in marketing, having previously worked as Brand Manager for companies like Millicom Ghana (Tigo), Nestle Ghana, One Africa Media, and the UK-based Telecommunication giants Orange Telecom.…

Ghanaian left winger Joseph Paintsil has offered a public apology to the nation for the Black Stars' disappointing early exit from the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. Ghana were hoping to challenge for their 5th AFCON title but finished third in their group after failing to win a single match. They drew with Egypt and Mozambique and lost to Cape Verde, which meant they had to rely on being selected as one of the best third-place teams to qualify for the knockout phase. However, those hopes were dashed…

Renowned Ghanaian coach, Christopher Nimley has criticized the Ghana Football Association for not providing adequate psychological support to the senior national team, the Black Stars. In an interview with Accra-based Adom FM, Coach Nimley said the team is too mentally fragile due to the lack of a dedicated sports psychologist working with the squad. "The team doesn't have a psychologist so Kurt Okraku has turned into one throughout his reign as FA President. The manner in which he approached the players after the…

It was an upset-filled Sunday of football action around the world as underdogs notched surprising results. In Germany, reigning Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich suffered a shocking 1-0 defeat at the hands of Werder Bremen. Elsewhere in the German top flight, 12th-placed Borussia Monchengladbach were topped 2-1 by 10th-placed Augsburg. The action was heating up at the Africa Cup of Nations as well currently ongoing at Ivory Coast as well. Pre-tournament favourites Morocco could only manage a 1-1 draw against DR…

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has expressed his desire to return from injury as soon as possible after being sidelined since December. The Norwegian forward was honoured as Best Men's Player at the Globe Soccer Awards for his stunning form last season. However, a foot problem has kept him out in recent months. Speaking in Dubai after receiving his award, Haaland said: "I hope really soon, because I’m getting a bit sick of not playing." The 23-year-old hit an incredible 52 goals in 53 games in his debut…

Erling Haaland's stellar 2022/23 season has been recognised with the Best Men's Player prize at the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai. The Norwegian scored a remarkable 52 goals in 53 appearances for Manchester City across all competitions in his debut campaign since joining from Borussia Dortmund. Haaland said on receiving the award: "I hope to be back really soon, because I'm getting a bit sick of not playing." He credited City's manager and support staff for helping settle into life at the Etihad so smoothly. "It's a…

Cristiano Ronaldo added to his extensive collection of individual accolades, winning three separate awards at the 2023 Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai on Friday. The ceremony shone a light on the year's standout performers in international football. Ronaldo claimed the prestigious Maradona Award for Most Prolific Scorer after notching 54 goals across all competitions for Saudi club Al Nassr in 2023. He further scooped the gongs for Best Footballer in the Middle East Region as well as Favorite Footballer as voted for by…

Cristiano Ronaldo has doubled down on his claims that the Saudi Pro League is improving, insisting his transfer was meant to alter perspectives on football in the region. The Portuguese superstar left Manchester United for Al Nassr last season and says it was a "good move." Speaking at the Globe Soccer Awards, Ronaldo said he wanted to "give a chance to another country" through showcasing his talent and passion. "Why not change mentalities?" he asked rhetorically. "I'm capable of doing that." Ronaldo believes the…