President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has expressed profound gratitude following his appointment as the 2nd Vice-President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). In a heartfelt message, Okraku described the moment as a wonderful day for Ghana football, marking a significant achievement after years of resilience and growth. Acknowledging divine providence, he thanked God for the journey thus far and extended special appreciation to former President of Ghana, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, for his invaluable support. He also lauded Honourable Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, for his guidance and encouragement throughout…
Author: Kelvin Papa Sackey
In a landmark development for African football, Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has been appointed as the Second Vice President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The appointment was officially confirmed during a pivotal CAF Executive Committee meeting held at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra, Ghana. Okraku’s elevation marks a significant milestone, as he becomes the first West African Anglophone to assume such a senior leadership position under CAF President Patrice Motsepe. His appointment reflects a growing commitment to enhancing regional representation and inclusivity within African football governance, addressing long-standing calls for greater balance across the continent.…
Ghana’s U-15 girls’ team capped a remarkable campaign by defeating Uganda 2-1 to win the 2025 African Schools Football Championship (ASFC) girls’ division. Nicknamed the Black Damsels, the team booked their place in the final with a thrilling 3-2 victory over defending champions South Africa. They followed up that impressive performance with another determined display, edging out Uganda to lift the continental trophy. Despite heavy rains threatening to disrupt the final at the University of Ghana Stadium, the Black Damsels remained composed and relentless, securing a hard-fought 2-1 win under the leadership of head coach Joyce Boatey-Agyei. As champions, Ghana’s…
President John Mahama has officially declared July 1st previously marked as Republic Day as Ghana’s National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving. The announcement was made during the inauguration of a planning committee set up to oversee the celebration of the new national event. Addressing attendees, President Mahama emphasized the importance of national unity and religious harmony, highlighting Ghana’s peaceful coexistence among diverse faiths. “One of Ghana’s greatest blessings is the harmony with which we practice our diverse faiths. Christians, Muslims and traditionalists, we worship differently but we work together as one people. This is a national treasure that we must…
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has strongly condemned the actions of the 3rd Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Alhaji Osman Masawudu in a press briefing following an incident in which he threw away a microphone belonging to TV3 and issued threats against the media house during an event involving a new political party. Describing the act as an attack on press freedom and professional journalism, the GJA urged the Ghana Police Service to promptly interrogate the official involved and take appropriate steps in line with the law. He asked the 3rd Vice Chairman of the NPP withdraws…
Ghana made a strong start to the CAF African Schools Football Championship – Ghana 2025 Final – with impressive wins in both the boys’ and girls’ categories on Day 1 of the competition. In the boys’ division, the host nation defeated Uganda 2-0 in a commanding performance that thrilled local fans. The result sets a positive tone for Ghana’s campaign as they look to lift the continental schools football title on home soil. Elsewhere in the boys’ competition, Tanzania and Senegal played out a 1-1 draw in a tightly contested fixture, sharing the spoils as both sides showed flashes of…
Newly appointed Technical Director and interim head coach of Asante Kotoko, Karim Zito, has raised concerns about a sense of complacency among the players, a mindset he believes could derail the club’s ambitions. Speaking during his official unveiling, Zito disclosed that he had already visited the team’s facilities and held initial interactions with the players. He noted that while the environment was welcoming, the prevailing atmosphere of comfort could potentially become a distraction. “We met the players and identified a number of challenges,” he said. “When we visited the clubhouse, I observed just how comfortable they are. But sometimes, too…
Asante Kotoko’s Communications Director, Sarfo Duku, has pointed fingers at head coach Prosper Narteh Ogum for the club’s recent struggles, stating that the coach must take full responsibility for the team’s underwhelming performance this season. In an interview with the Daily Porcupine, Duku revealed that Ogum was given complete autonomy in player recruitment but has failed to build a competitive squad capable of challenging for the title. “We gave him complete freedom to recruit players of his choice, so if the players aren’t performing and management is doing its part, and it’s clear that the issue is performance-based, who is…
The President of the Republic, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, has relieved Dr. Adam Atiku of his duties as the Chief Executive Officer of the Tamale Teaching Hospital. The announcement was confirmed today, shortly after tensions flared between the Health Minister and a staff member of the hospital following the reported death of a patient. Sources indicate that the dismissal is directly linked to an altercation that erupted within the hospital premises. Eyewitnesses say the clash between the Health Minister and the hospital staff became heated after accusations of negligence emerged in connection with the patient’s death. While the exact details…
Dependable airline Goldstar Air, a private Ghanaian and United States company with no liabilities as of today and an issued Air Carrier Licence (ACL) from the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) to operate passenger and cargo flights across West Africa and intercontinental routes, will introduce exclusive annual Easter packages under the trademark ‘Adjaben’ pilgrimage, the seven benefits after the cross for the airline’s valued passengers. Goldstar Air is advising the new administration that the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority must engage a qualified third-party certification team within this month to complete the airline’s remaining phases of its Safety Certificate (AOC), as…