Also known as: Ghana Football Association · Ghana Football Association Executive Council · GFA Integrity Unit · Ghanafa
Ghana Football Association — governing body managing national teams, domestic league, referees, and coaching standards; currently implementing rebranding initiatives.
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… We have introduced a lot of Colts-related activities than ever before.” The event was attended by key stakeholders in the Ghanaian football fraternity, including Ghana Football Association (GFA) Ambassador for Grassroots Football, Asamoah Gyan.
President Mahama will hear about colts football now – GFA President at League launchDaily Guide
… GFA Communications Director, Henry Asante Twum, confirmed that the squad is currently going through the association’s approval process before invitations are sent to the selected players. …
Queiroz Submits Black Stars Squad For AFCON QualifiersDaily Guide
Medeama SC The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has indicated that the preliminary-round exits of Medeama SC and Nations FC from CAF inter-club competitions do not mean the Ghana Premier League is an inferior competition Medeama, who are the defending Ghana Premier League champio …
Medeama, Nations FC Early CAF Exits Not Proof GPL Is Weak – GFAJoy Online
The Ghana Football Association is set to launch the 2026/27 Colts Football Season on September 15, at 3:00 PM at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram. …
GFA to launch 2026/27 Colts Football SeasonJoy Online
Bibiani GoldStars FC Chief Executive Officer Kwasi Adu has been charged by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) over comments he made concerning match officials following his side’s Ghana Premier League defeat by Hearts of Oak. …
GFA opens disciplinary case against GoldStars CEO Kwasi AduJoy Online
The Ghana Football Association has announced the 2026 Women’s Super Cup is scheduled to be played in Prampram. …
2026 Women’s Super Cup set for September 23 to September 29 in PrampramJoy Online
… Even the Ghana Football Association’s national football philosophy document places considerable emphasis on an attacking and proactive style of play. …
Results before style: Why sticking with Carlos Queiroz is a great decisionJoy Online
The Ghana Football Association says the preliminary-round exits of Medeama SC and Nations FC from CAF inter-club competitions do not mean the Ghana Premier League is an inferior competition. …
GFA rejects claims Medeama, Nations FC exits expose GPL weaknessDaily Guide
The two young referees Two young Ghanaian referees who have benefited from the Ghana Football Association’s Catch Them Young Refereeing Policy have been selected for the upcoming WAFU Zone B U17 Girls Cup in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire. …
Two Ghanaian Young Referees Selected For WAFU Zone B U17 Girls CupJoy Online
The Ghana Football Association “will not be at war path with President John Mahama”, says the Communications Director, Henry Asante Twum. …
We won’t be at war with President Mahama; we need to sit up – GFA Communications DirectorGFA President Kurt Okraku said at the launch of the 2026/27 Colts Football League that the association has invested significantly in grassroots football over six years and is committed to developing the competition, following President Mahama's recent remarks on reviving Colts football.
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GFA President Kurt Okraku said at the launch of the 2026/27 Colts Football League that the association has invested significantly in grassroots football over six years and is committed to developing the competition, following President Mahama's recent remarks on reviving Colts football.
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Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has submitted his squad for Ghana's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with the Ghana Football Association set to announce the final list after approval processes. Ghana will face Côte d'Ivoire in Bouaké on September 24 and host The Gambia five days later.
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The Ghana Football Association has rejected suggestions that the preliminary-round exits of Medeama SC and Nations FC from CAF competitions demonstrate weakness in the Ghana Premier League, arguing that a domestic league's strength cannot be judged solely by continental performance.
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The Ghana Football Association will launch the 2026/27 Colts Football Season on September 15 at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram. President John Dramani Mahama backed the initiative as a means to rebuild youth pathways and provide young players opportunities to develop talent and gain international experience.
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The Ghana Football Association has charged Bibiani GoldStars FC Chief Executive Officer Kwasi Adu over comments about match officials following his side's 2-1 Ghana Premier League defeat by Hearts of Oak, alleging the remarks constituted improper conduct capable of bringing the league into disrepute. Adu has until Wednesday, September 16, 2026, to respond to the charge.
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Ghana Football Association has announced the 2026 Women's Super Cup will be held from September 23 to September 29 in Prampram, with eight teams drawn into two groups. The tournament will serve as preparation for the Women's Premier League season starting in October.
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Ghana have reappointed Carlos Queiroz as Black Stars head coach for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign. Queiroz previously guided Ghana to the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, stabilising a team that had lost four consecutive matches and failed to qualify for AFCON for the first time in 22 years before his arrival.
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The Ghana Football Association says the preliminary-round exits of defending GPL champions Medeama SC and FA Cup winners Nations FC from CAF inter-club competitions do not reflect weakness in the domestic league. GFA Communications Director Henry Asante Twum argued that poor African performance by individual clubs does not indicate league quality, citing PSG's success in a non-elite European league as comparison.
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Two young Ghanaian referees, Mercy Boakyewaa Gyan and Linda Ayimpoka Asogro, have been selected for the WAFU Zone B U17 Girls Cup in Côte d'Ivoire (September 15–28, 2026) following Ghana Football Association's Catch Them Young Refereeing Policy. They were chosen among 14 young officials from the zone to gain international experience and develop their refereeing skills.
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The Ghana Football Association's Communications Director said the FA will not conflict with President Mahama over his concerns about Ghana football, including refereeing and match-fixing issues. The GFA said it is committed to strengthening the refereeing system and making improvements to ensure the sport's integrity.
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The Ghana Football Association's Director of Communication, Henry Asante Twum, responded to President John Mahama's criticism of poor refereeing and match-fixing in Ghanaian football by stating that no football association in the world can completely eradicate match-fixing on its own, though he acknowledged the President's interest in developing the sport.
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Nations FC host Malian side FC Diarra in Sunday's CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round second leg at the Accra Sports Stadium, trailing 1-0 from the first leg and needing at least two goals to advance. Coach Zdravko Logarusic's side will look to exploit home advantage and attacking creativity against a resolute Diarra defence that is expected to sit deep.
12 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Former Ghana Football Association vice-president George Afriyie says the Black Stars have "no business" failing to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. Ghana faces Côte d'Ivoire, The Gambia, and Somalia in Group C, with the top two teams advancing; Afriyie also called for a fully operational Black Stars management structure ahead of the qualifiers.
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Julius Ben Emunah has resigned from his position as Managing Director of Accra Hearts of Oak less than a year after being appointed in February 2026. Emunah, who previously held senior positions at the Ghana Football Association, said he is stepping down but will remain a committed supporter of the club.
11 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker was fined £8,000 by the FA after kicking an electronic substitution board following a 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. The incident occurred after the fourth official did not have the board ready for Forest manager Andoni Iraola's triple substitution.
11 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Football Association says the Accra Sports Stadium will be ready to host Ghana's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against The Gambia, despite ongoing rehabilitation work required to meet Confederation of African Football standards. Domestic football has been suspended at the venue while work is carried out; Accra Hearts of Oak have temporarily moved home matches elsewhere.
10 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Football Association held a four-day training programme for Premier League match officials at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram, covering 28 referees, 28 assistant referees, and other officials. The programme aimed to enhance technical knowledge, decision-making, and performance through sessions on recent Laws of the Game amendments, offside interpretation, handball decisions, and tactical foul management.
10 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
President John Mahama called on stakeholders in Ghana's football ecosystem to return the country to its former prominence on the African continent, noting that Ghana was once a titan of African soccer but club-level fortunes have since dwindled. He presented cash prizes totalling over GH₵684,000 to three champion clubs and suggested the GFA should develop a 'catch them young' policy and address the early exodus of young players.
10 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
President Mahama has raised concerns over poor refereeing and match manipulation in Ghana football, warning that questionable officiating is destroying confidence in the Ghana Premier League, driving supporters away from stadiums and hurting club revenues. He told the GFA and referees' body that restoring confidence in refereeing and ensuring matches are decided on merit must become a priority.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has called on the Ghana Football Association and club administrators to improve the standard of domestic football and revive the defunct Colts League, arguing that strengthening the local game is essential for developing young talent and giving Ghanaian players sufficient experience before moving abroad.
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George Afriyie, former GFA vice-president, says Ghana has no excuse for failing to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, as the Black Stars are drawn with Côte d'Ivoire, The Gambia, and Somalia in Group C with top two advancing. Afriyie's comments follow Ghana's failure to qualify for the 2025 AFCON in Morocco.
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President Mahama called for the rebranding of Ghanaian football to make it more competitive, urging the Ghana Football Association, Referees Association of Ghana, and club owners to raise standards to international levels. He cited unfair refereeing as a key problem undermining the sport and presented financial support totaling GH¢684,000 to three football clubs.
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Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku credited the Black Princesses' technical team for restoring the team's confidence after their opening loss to Ecuador, ahead of their 3-1 victory over Korea at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup. Okraku expressed optimism that the win will boost the team's confidence in their third group game.
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Julius Ben Emunah has announced his resignation as Accra Hearts of Oak Managing Director, ending a seven-month tenure that began in February 2026. Emunah, who previously served as Head of Competitions at the Ghana Football Association, said he remains a committed supporter of the club despite stepping down.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Asante Kotoko and Debibi United have been charged by the GFA for allegedly failing to publish video highlights of their opening league fixture (which ended 2-2) within 48 hours, with both clubs required to respond by Friday, September 11.
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The Ghana Football Association has confirmed that the Accra Sports Stadium is currently the only approved venue in the country for the Black Stars' 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The stadium is undergoing rehabilitation to meet CAF standards and is expected to be ready for Ghana's second Group C qualifier against The Gambia on September 27.
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The Ghana Football Association will host a Licence D Coaching Course in two batches at Liberty Stadium in Dansoman in September 2026, combining classroom and practical sessions to equip aspiring coaches with technical knowledge and safeguarding training.
9 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The GFA Communications Director defended the retention of 73-year-old Carlos Queiroz as Black Stars head coach, arguing that match results are more important than playing attractive football. Queiroz led Ghana through the 2026 World Cup group stage before losing 1-0 to Colombia in the Round of 32, and the GFA is backing him to deliver qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has raised concerns that poor officiating in Ghanaian football is discouraging fans from attending matches and affecting clubs' gate proceeds, urging the Ghana Referees Association and Football Association to work together to improve standards and restore credibility to the domestic league.
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President John Dramani Mahama assured Ghanaian football clubs competing in African tournaments of government support through a newly established Sports Development Fund, noting that Ghana's fortunes in club football have declined and the country must rebuild strong teams capable of competing on the continent.
8 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →