GFA

Also known as: Ghana Football Association · Ghana Football Association Executive Council · GFA Integrity Unit · Ghanafa

Ghana Football Association — governing body organizing domestic leagues, national team competitions, and refereeing standards in Ghanaian football.

2026-04-242026-09-17

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September 2026
4 SeptJoy Online
CAF 2nd Vice President and President of the Ghana Football Association, Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has visited the Black Princesses in Poland as they prepare for their opening game against Ecuador. …
2026 U20 WWC: GFA Prez Kurt Okraku visits Black Princesses in Poland ahead of opener against Ecuador on Sunday
4 SeptThe Ghanaian Times
… A statement issued yesterday in Accra said that, “The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement with Carlos Queiroz for his appointment as Head Coach of the Black Stars for the next phase of the team’s programme.” The GFA’s decision …
Carlos Queiroz reappointed to lead Black Stars
3 SeptDaily Guide
Gianni Infantino (L) and Kurt Okraku FIFA President Gianni Infantino has praised Ghana’s ongoing efforts to develop football at various levels following a meeting with Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku in Zürich. …
Infantino Commends Ghana’s Football Development Efforts
2 SeptJoy Online
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has reached an agreement with Carlos Queiroz for the Portuguese coach to continue as head coach of the Black Stars. …
Carlos Queiroz reappointed as Black Stars head coach
2 SeptJoy Online
… The Ghana Football Association has confirmed that the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season will begin over the weekend of September 4–7, 2026, with the campaign scheduled to run until May 28–31, 2027. …
Black Queens face Côte d’Ivoire as Ghana looks ahead after WAFCON quarter-final exit
2 SeptJoy Online
The Ghana Football Association is pleased to announce that Electroland Ghana Limited, distributors of NASCO Electronics, will give a massive upgrade to its reward package for the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season, which kicks off this weekend. …
Man-of-the-Match winners to take home TV sets as NASCO upgrades performance reward package
2 SeptDaily Guide
Kurt Okraku Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has refused to rule out seeking a third term in office, insisting that his immediate priority is to continue leading Ghana football rather than make an early decision about the 2027 elections. …
Kurt Okraku Keeps 2027 GFA Election Plans Open
2 SeptJoy Online
… He further expressed his appreciation to the Ghana Football Association for its continued support and dedication to the development of the game, stressing the role of football as a source of hope and opportunity for young people pursuing their dreams. …
Gianni Infantino commends football development drive in Ghana after meeting with Simeon-Okraku
2 SeptThe Ghanaian Times
… The development is part of ongoing efforts by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to ensure compliance with the payment of social security contributions for professional footballers in the Premier League, Division One, Division Two and the Women’s Leagues. …
13 Premier League clubs secure SSNIT Clearance Certificates
2 SeptThe Ghanaian Times
… The development is part of ongoing efforts by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to ensure compliance with the payment of social security contributions for professional footballers in the Premier League, Division One, Division Two and the Women’s Leagues. …
13 Premier League clubs secure SSNIT Clearance Certificates

Sport

GFA and Meiji Holdings sign sports nutrition partnership MoU

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The Ghana Football Association and Japanese multinational Meiji Holdings have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a long-term partnership focused on sports nutrition, player performance, and football development. The agreement includes provision of SAVAS sports nutrition supplements, protein shakes, and financial support for health and nutrition coaching, with Meiji also exploring market entry for its products in Ghana through football.

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Yesterday

GFA and Meiji Holdings sign sports nutrition partnership MoU
The Ghana Football Association and Japanese multinational Meiji Holdings have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a long-term partnership focused on sports nutrition, player performance, and football development. The agreement includes provision of SAVAS sports nutrition supplements, protein shakes, and financial support for health and nutrition coaching, with Meiji also exploring market entry for its products in Ghana through football.
11 hours ago · Daily Guide →
Women's Premier Super Cup returns September 23–29 in Prampram
The Ghana Football Association has scheduled the Women's Premier Super Cup for September 23–29, 2026 at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram, featuring the top four teams from the Northern and Southern Zones. The tournament will serve as off-season preparation ahead of the new Women's Premier League season.
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Tuesday 15 September

Tuchel reflects on England's World Cup victory over Mexico
Thomas Tuchel says he regrets not eating grass from Azteca Stadium after England's 3-2 World Cup win against Mexico in the last-16, describing the moment as one of the campaign highlights and highlighting the team's unity when Jordan Henderson was injured celebrating the victory.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
GFA launches 2026/27 Colts Football season with KGL sponsorship
The Ghana Football Association has officially launched the 2026/27 Colts Football season at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence. The league, sponsored by KGL Foundation for six years, now includes 859 active clubs, 600 trained coaches, a new girls' U15 division, and equipment donations via Hoshi International partnership.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
GFA launches 2026/27 Colts Football League at Prampram
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.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Queiroz submits Black Stars squad for 2027 AFCON qualifiers
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.
15 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
GFA rejects claim that CAF exits prove GPL weakness
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.
15 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
GFA launches 2026/27 Colts Football Season in September
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.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
GFA opens disciplinary case against GoldStars CEO Kwasi Adu
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.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Eight teams to compete in 2026 Women's Super Cup
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.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 14 September

Carlos Queiroz reappointed as Ghana coach for AFCON 2027 qualification
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.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
GFA rejects GPL weakness claim after Medeama, Nations FC exits
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.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Two Ghanaian young referees selected for WAFU U17 Girls Cup
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.
14 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Saturday 12 September

GFA says no conflict with Mahama, committed to football reforms
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.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
GFA says no football body can curb match-fixing alone
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.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Nations FC seek comeback against FC Diarra in Confederation Cup
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 →

Friday 11 September

Black Stars must qualify for 2027 AFCON, Afriyie says
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.
11 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Hearts of Oak MD Julius Ben Emunah resigns after less than a year
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 Becker fined for kicking substitution board
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 →

Thursday 10 September

GFA confident Accra Sports Stadium ready for Gambia qualifier
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 →
Ghana Premier League referees complete four-day training programme
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 Mahama urges Ghana football stakeholders to restore glory days
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 warns poor refereeing destroying Ghana football confidence
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 →
Mahama urges GFA and clubs to strengthen domestic football
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.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana must beat Somalia and Gambia to qualify for AFCON 2027
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.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Mahama urges rebranding of Ghanaian football to international standards
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.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 9 September

Okraku praises Black Princesses technical team after Korea win
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.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Hearts of Oak managing director resigns after seven months
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 →
Kotoko, Debibi United charged for failing to publish match highlights
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.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
GFA: Accra Sports Stadium only approved AFCON 2027 qualifier venue
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.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →