Sunday, 13 September 2026

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Football Association

Football Association — organizes Ghana Premier League and Division One League fixtures, fixtures, and sets disciplinary sanctions for conduct breaches.

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May 2026
16 MayJoy Online
… New Football Association rules allowed Guehi to play for City in the competition following his transfer and he told TNT Sports: “To be honest, they are both equally as nice. …
From non-league to FA Cup hero – Semenyo caps rise with ‘incredible’ goal
12 MayJoy Online
… There has been no official communication from the Football Association (FA) about the provisional squad, with the governing body planning to release England’s final squad for the tournament on Friday, 22 May. …
Tuchel submits 55-man provisional World Cup squad
April 2026
30 AprThe Ghanaian Times
Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has lodged an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport against a four‑year drugs ban imposed by the Football Association. …
Chelsea’s Mudryk appeals against four-year FA ban
30 AprDaily Guide
Mykhailo Mudryk Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has taken his fight against a Football Association drugs ban to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). …
Chelsea’s Mudryk Takes Drugs Ban Fight To CAS
29 AprJoy Online
Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has lodged an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport against a four‑year drugs ban imposed by the Football Association. …
Chelsea’s Mudryk appeals against four-year FA ban

Sport

GFA to hold workshop for coaches ahead of 2026/27 GPL season

The News

The Football Association's Technical Directorate will organise a one-day virtual workshop for Ghana Premier League coaches to strengthen technical standards, enhance professionalism, and clarify key responsibilities ahead of the 2026/27 season. The session, led by Technical Director Dr Joseph Kwame Mintah, will cover technical and administrative areas including team officials' conduct and adherence to competition regulations.

3 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 3 September

GFA to hold workshop for coaches ahead of 2026/27 GPL season
The Football Association's Technical Directorate will organise a one-day virtual workshop for Ghana Premier League coaches to strengthen technical standards, enhance professionalism, and clarify key responsibilities ahead of the 2026/27 season. The session, led by Technical Director Dr Joseph Kwame Mintah, will cover technical and administrative areas including team officials' conduct and adherence to competition regulations.
3 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 2 September

Tottenham sign Mudryk and Adarabioyo from Chelsea
Tottenham have signed winger Mykhailo Mudryk on loan until season-end and defender Tosin Adarabioyo on a permanent deal worth up to £12m from Chelsea on transfer deadline day. Spurs hold an option to make Mudryk's move permanent for £75m.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 20 August

Football Association confirms 2026/27 DOL Zone Three fixtures
The Football Association has announced the fixtures for the 2026/27 Division One League Zone Three, with Semper Fi FC (last season's runners-up), Great Olympics, and other former Premier League clubs competing for promotion. Clubs including debutants 7th Wave FC and Nukunu FC begin their campaigns, with promotion to the Premier League the prize for success.
20 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 19 August

DOL Zone 3 fixtures announced for 2026/27 season
The Football Association has confirmed fixtures for the 2026/27 Division One League Zone Three season, featuring former Premier League clubs including Semper Fi FC, Accra Lions, and Great Olympics, alongside newcomers and promotion hopefuls competing for a place in the top flight.
19 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 3 August

Mudryk's Chelsea return will require time, Alonso says
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says the 25-year-old Ukrainian winger Mykhailo Mudryk, who was provisionally suspended for a doping case since November 2024, will rejoin the squad on their pre-season tour and that his reintegration "will take time" as he rebuilds fitness.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 31 July

Chelsea winger Mudryk cleared to play after doping case resolved
Mykhailo Mudryk, provisionally suspended since November 2024 after an adverse finding for meldonium, has had his doping case resolved with the FA. The Ukraine international can now return to competition with immediate effect after accepting the anti-doping breach and serving a suspension equal to time already elapsed.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
FA raises minimum discrimination ban to 10 matches
Ghana's Football Association has strengthened sanctions for discrimination, raising the minimum ban for players, managers, and technical staff found guilty of misconduct related to ethnic origin, colour, race, nationality, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability from six matches to 10 matches. The change comes as part of efforts to tackle discriminatory conduct across the game, with potential for longer bans if aggravating factors are present.
31 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 30 July

FA raises minimum discrimination ban to ten matches
The Football Association has increased the minimum suspension for discrimination offences to ten matches from a previous range of six to twelve matches, effective next season. The strengthened rule applies to players, managers, and technical staff, with shorter bans available only in cases of mitigating circumstances or early admission of breach.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
UEFA holds emergency meeting on FIFA World Cup sponsorship plan
UEFA will meet Thursday to discuss its response to FIFA's controversial proposal to sell a 20% stake in FIFA competitions to private investors, after FIFA set a 19 September deadline for member associations to accept the deal or forfeit the first $20m of a $40m initial payout.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
FIFA offers $40m to nations backing competitive asset-sale plan
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has written to 211 member associations offering $40m if they back his plan to sell stakes in major competitions, including the World Cup, with a 19 September deadline for access to an initial $20m. UEFA accused FIFA of using football to enrich themselves and their friends.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 29 July

UEFA may discuss World Cup boycott over FIFA investment plan
FIFA's proposal to create a commercial subsidiary to run major competitions including the World Cup and sell stakes to external investors has prompted UEFA's 55 member associations to call an emergency meeting to discuss a potential plan of action, including the possibility of a boycott.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 28 July

Fifa seeks private investment in World Cup via new venture
Fifa plans to invite third-party investment in a subsidiary called Fifa Forward Enterprise to expand football development funding to more than $10bn, a proposal criticised by Uefa and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham. The plan requires approval from Fifa's 211 member nations and would see American venture capital firm Thrive Eternal lead the investor group.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 24 July

GFA announces 2026/27 GPL fixtures; Kotoko-Hearts derby set
The Ghana Football Association confirmed the 2026/27 Premier League season schedule, with Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak's first Super Clash meeting on Matchday 13 (December 4–7, 2026) and the return fixture on Matchday 30 (April 30–May 3, 2027).
24 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 23 July

Southampton boss Eckert charged by FA over spying scandal
Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert has been charged with three breaches of misconduct by the Football Association for his role in the club's spying scandal, which led to Saints' expulsion from the Championship play-offs in May after admitting they spied on three clubs during the campaign.
23 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Friday 17 July

Rooney backs Tuchel for England, but suggests Guardiola alternative
Wayne Rooney says the FA should retain Thomas Tuchel as England head coach unless Pep Guardiola becomes available, arguing there are few alternatives of comparable quality despite Tuchel's World Cup inexperience.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Tuchel to remain England coach despite World Cup semifinal exit
Thomas Tuchel will stay on as England head coach through Euro 2028 after retaining Football Association backing following England's World Cup semifinal loss to Argentina 2-1. The FA stated the players and Tuchel gave their all in the tournament despite missing their stated aim of winning the World Cup.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Tuchel stays on as England coach despite World Cup semifinal loss
Thomas Tuchel will remain England head coach through Euro 2028 after retaining Football Association backing following a 2-1 World Cup semifinal defeat to Argentina. England were 1-0 up through Anthony Gordon but conceded goals to Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Friday 10 July

18 clubs confirmed for Ghana Premier League 2026/27 season
Three newly promoted clubs—Port City, Ashantigold '04, and Debibi United—will join 15 returning sides in the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League, which begins the weekend of September 4–7, 2026. Defending champions Medeama SC will seek to retain their title as Nations FC and Eleven Wonders were relegated and Hohoe United withdrew.
10 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 9 July

England's Quansah banned two games after Mexico red card
England defender Jarell Quansah received a two-match ban from Fifa's disciplinary committee for his red card in the 54th minute of a 3-2 win against Mexico, classified as serious foul play. He will miss Saturday's quarter-final against Norway and a potential semi-final, but will be available if England reaches the final on 19 July.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 8 July

Infantino faces resignation calls over Balogun World Cup suspension
Jurgen Klopp and other figures have called for FIFA president Gianni Infantino to resign after the USA's Folarin Balogun, who was sent off in an earlier match, had his ban suspended by a FIFA disciplinary committee following reported intervention from Donald Trump. Klopp criticized the decision as political interference in football governance.
8 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 6 July

UK PM Starmer opposed Fifa move to delay England-Mexico World Cup match
Prime Minister Keir Starmer instructed officials and the Foreign Office to argue against Fifa's proposal to move England's World Cup match against Mexico forward by six hours due to forecast storms. Fifa ultimately kept the scheduled start time but delayed kick-off by an hour due to weather.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
FA considers appeal of Quansah red card after Balogun precedent
The Football Association is considering whether to appeal England defender Jarell Quansah's red card from Sunday's 3-2 World Cup win over Mexico after the United States successfully had striker Folarin Balogun's suspension overturned through Fifa's article 27 clause, which allows the governing body to make decisions without meeting other criteria.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 19 June

Tuchel attends baseball game as England squad rests after World Cup win
Thomas Tuchel threw the first pitch at Kansas City Royals' stadium as England's squad enjoyed downtime following their 4-2 victory over Croatia. Squad members not used in the match played a separate 5-1 friendly against Sporting KC, with Ivan Toney scoring a hat-trick.
19 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 17 June

Tuchel's England contract includes performance clause
England head coach Thomas Tuchel's two-year contract extension through Euro 2028 is subject to a performance clause, FA chief executive Mark Bullingham has revealed. Tuchel was appointed in 2024 with the remit to win the World Cup, and the FA faces criticism for extending his deal before knowing the outcome of that mission.
17 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Thursday 11 June

FIFA president Infantino dismisses World Cup controversies
FIFA President Gianni Infantino told journalists to "chill, relax" about controversies surrounding the 2026 World Cup, including a Somali referee's refusal of entry to the United States, an Iraqi player's questioning at Chicago airport, and Iran's forced base relocation and visa denials. Infantino described the referee's rejection as merely "unfortunate" and defended US President Donald Trump as essential to hosting the tournament.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 10 June

Tuchel cautiously manages Saka's fitness ahead of World Cup
England coach Thomas Tuchel says Bukayo Saka, who suffered an Achilles injury in March, requires careful attention before the World Cup, though the winger is being built back up and was involved in recent training.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 8 June

West Ham co-owner denies sexual abuse allegations from seven women
Multiple women have accused billionaire David Sullivan, West Ham co-owner, of sexually exploitative and predatory behaviour spanning decades, including pressuring young models for sex in exchange for career advancement. Sullivan, 77, categorically denies the allegations and has resigned as joint chair of West Ham; he also separately admitted paying for sex in the 1990s with a girl he says he believed was 16 or 17.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 20 May

GFA and Metro Mass Transit partner to improve football transportation
The Ghana Football Association and Metro Mass Transit Limited have signed a partnership to provide dedicated 54-seater buses for national teams, domestic clubs, and supporters, with trained drivers and discounted fares for officials and staff. The agreement includes a Fan Transport Programme to enhance matchday experience.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 19 May

Southampton expelled from Championship play-offs for spying
Southampton were removed from the Championship play-offs after admitting they filmed training sessions of Oxford United, Ipswich Town, and Middlesbrough without authorization. The club received a four-point deduction for next season, and Middlesbrough were reinstated to face Hull City in the play-off final.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 18 May

Leeds United promises lengthy bans for homophobic chanting
Leeds United said it will issue lengthy stadium bans to fans responsible for homophobic chanting during their 1-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday, with extra cameras deployed in the stands to identify supporters. The club was previously fined £150,000 for homophobic chants when Brighton visited Elland Road in 2023.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →