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

Ghana Football Association — governing body overseeing national teams, grassroots competitions, and integrity matters in Ghanaian football.

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In coverage

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  1. May 2026
  2. Joy Online

    He would later report Hearts to the Ghana Football Association (GFA), before subsequently petitioning FIFA.

    Hindsight: Hearts fail in latest attempt to settle Hiddink case
  3. The Ghanaian Times

    Gold Fields Ghana Limited on Friday unveiled a mouthwatering sponsorship agreement worth US$5 million over a two-year period with the Ghana Football Association (GFA), to become an Official Partner of Ghana football.

    Gold Fields Ghana seals $5 million partnership deal with GFA
  4. The Ghanaian Times

    Mr Prosper Harrison Addo, the General Secretary of the Ghana Football Association, said the anniversary was a reminder to strengthen discipline, safety and fair play across the game.

    Strong World Cup performance a fitting honour for May 9 victims – Kofi Adams
  5. Joy Online

    The Ghana Football Association (GFA), in partnership with Coach Hene Sports Club and Prince Lamona Consulting, has announced a major new talent identification initiative aimed at discovering and developing young footballers of Ghanaian heritage across the United Kingdom.

    GFA launches UK Talent Identification Initiative for Ghanaian Diaspora players
  6. Joy Online

    Goldfields Ghana Limited has announced a sponsorship deal worth $5 million with the Ghana Football Association to support three national teams and the Women’s Premier League.

    Goldfields Ghana back GFA with $5m support for national teams
  7. Joy Online

    Jamil is widely respected as one of the leading sports marketing professionals in West Africa, and currently serves as Director of Marketing at the Ghana Football Association, where he has played a key role in securing major sponsorship and partnership deals for Ghana football.

    Ghana’s Jamil Maraby outdoored as President of WAFU Zone B Marketing Committee
  8. Joy Online

    Gold Fields Ghana and the Ghana Football Association have signed a two-year, $5 million sponsorship deal.

    Gold Fields, Ghana FA sign $5 million two-year sponsorship deal
  9. Daily Guide

    A moment during the presentation The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has officially presented medals, plaques and trophies to the country’s ten Regional Football Associations (RFAs) in recognition of outstanding performances during the 2025–26 juvenile league season.

    GFA Honours Regional Juvenile League Winners
  10. The Ghanaian Times

    Speaking to the Times Sports, Mr Nkoo Joseph, an official of SSNIT said “In line with the Ghana Football Association (GFA) new regulations and Player Standard Contract, SSNIT Contribution payment is mandatory for all Football Clubs from Division one, Women Premier Division and th

    Attram De Visser, Nania FC join SSNIT Pension Scheme
  11. Joy Online

    According to her, the competition has become an important foundation for juvenile football development in Ghana through collaborations with the Ghana Football Association and Ghana Education Service.

    2026 Milo Champions League Finals: Nkawkaw Salvation Army crowned champions

Today

  1. Black Stars depart Rhode Island for Toronto before Panama match

    Ghana's national football team is leaving Rhode Island for Toronto on Monday to prepare for its opening 2026 FIFA World Cup match against Panama on Wednesday, June 17 at BMO Field, with a final training session scheduled for Tuesday.

    9 hours ago · Joy Online

Friday 12 June

  1. Partey denied Canada entry, ruled out of Ghana World Cup opener

    Midfielder Thomas Partey has been denied access to Canada and will miss Ghana's opening FIFA World Cup match, a significant loss given his experience and midfield role. Neither FIFA nor Ghana's football authorities immediately provided details on the circumstances of the denial.

    12 June 2026 · The Chronicle

  2. Canadian law allows entry denial based on charges alone

    Thomas Partey's refusal of entry to Canada highlights Section 36 of Canada's Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, which can bar people facing criminal charges—even without conviction—if the conduct allegedly occurred outside Canada. For domestic matters, a conviction is required; for foreign conduct, officers need only "reasonable grounds to believe" criminal activity occurred.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Thomas Partey denied Canada entry for Ghana's World Cup opener

    Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has been denied entry to Canada and will miss Ghana's World Cup tournament opener against Panama on June 17 in Toronto, though he may be eligible to play in subsequent group matches in the United States. Partey, who faces multiple rape and sexual assault charges in the UK, was included in Ghana's squad but cannot travel to Canada after his visa application was refused by the Canadian government.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Thomas Partey barred from Canada, misses Ghana's World Cup opener

    Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has been denied entry to Canada and will miss Ghana's World Cup match against Panama on June 17 in Toronto; his visa application was refused by the Canadian government. Partey, facing multiple rape and sexual assault charges in the UK to which he has pleaded not guilty, remains eligible to play in Ghana's subsequent matches in the United States.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

  5. GFA thanks Sunon Asogli for backing Elite U15 Girls Championship

    The Ghana Football Association has expressed gratitude to Sunon Asogli Power Ghana Limited for sponsoring the 2026 Elite U15 Girls Championship, a competition aimed at nurturing young female football talent and providing pathways for development into elite academies and national teams.

    12 June 2026 · Daily Guide

  6. GLICO General provides GH¢15m insurance for Black Stars

    GLICO General Insurance Limited presented a GH¢15 million Personal Accident Insurance Cover and cash support package to Ghana's Black Stars and the GFA as the team prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

    12 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Thursday 11 June

  1. Sports Minister rejects GFA role in Black Stars squad selection

    Sports Minister Kofi Adams has dismissed allegations that the Ghana Football Association influenced head coach Carlos Queiroz's selection of the 26-man Black Stars squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, stating he has no evidence of GFA interference. The exclusions of players such as Joseph Paintsil and Derrick Köhn sparked debate among supporters and pundits about possible external influence.

    11 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Wednesday 10 June

  1. GFA warns of unauthorised World Cup 2026 ticket sales company

    The Ghana Football Association has alerted the public that Match Experience Hospitality, operating in Accra, is selling World Cup 2026 tickets and packages without FIFA authorisation or accreditation. FIFA and the GFA warn that engagement with the company is at the public's own risk and have referred the matter to Ghana Police's Criminal Investigations Department.

    10 June 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. GFA warns of unauthorised World Cup ticket sales company

    The Ghana Football Association has warned the public about Match Experience Hospitality, a company based in Accra that is selling purported FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets and travel packages without official authorisation from FIFA. FIFA has clarified the company is not an authorised partner and has referred the matter to Ghana Police for investigation.

    10 June 2026 · Daily Guide

  3. Black Stars camp focused and determined ahead of World Cup

    Ghana's Black Stars are in focused preparation for their World Cup campaign in the United States, with the team having arrived early to adapt to weather conditions and no fixed starting lineup set as players compete for places, according to the GFA Communications Director.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Black Stars focused on World Cup campaign in United States

    Ghana's Football Association Communications Director Henry Asante Twum says the Black Stars squad is unified and determined ahead of their World Cup campaign in the United States, with the team arriving early to adjust to weather conditions and no fixed starting lineup yet as players compete for places.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 9 June

  1. GFA briefs Black Stars on match-fixing risks before 2026 World Cup

    The GFA Integrity Unit conducted a mandatory briefing for Black Stars players and officials on recognizing and rejecting match manipulation approaches, betting prohibitions, and safeguarding sensitive team information ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

    9 June 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. GFA cancels planned friendly ahead of 2026 World Cup

    The Ghana Football Association has ruled out a final international friendly for the Black Stars before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, after failing to secure positive feedback from Jamaica and Honduras for a behind-closed-doors match. Coach Carlos Queiroz and the GFA will now focus on training, with Ghana's World Cup campaign set to begin against Panama on June 17.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 8 June

  1. GFA President Says Ghana Capable of Winning World Cup

    Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku says the Black Stars are doing everything possible to win the World Cup, expressing belief that Ghana has a good team capable of competing for honours at the tournament.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. GFA President: Ghana Can Dream of World Cup Success

    GFA President Kurt Okraku says Ghana should not be discounted at the 2026 World Cup, pointing to football's unpredictability and the quality of the squad, as the Black Stars prepare for their fifth World Cup appearance in a group featuring England, Croatia, and Panama.

    8 June 2026 · Daily Guide

  3. KFC Ghana sponsors GFA through 2027 World Cup, WAFCON

    KFC Ghana has announced a sponsorship partnership with the Ghana Football Association running until May 2027, covering the 2026 FIFA World Cup, qualifying matches for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, and the 2026 Women's AFCON. The Black Stars will compete in the World Cup's Group L alongside England, Croatia, and Panama when the tournament begins on June 11, 2026.

    8 June 2026 · Daily Guide

  4. GFA pledges support for Black Queens at WAFCON 2026

    The Ghana Football Association President has assured the Black Queens of adequate preparations for the Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2026 in Morocco (July 25–August 16), where they will seek their first title and a World Cup qualification slot. The team defeated Ampem Darkoa Ladies 4-0 in a friendly, with the GFA expressing confidence in coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren's technical team.

    8 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Friday 5 June

  1. GFA thanks Malta Guinness after four-year Women's League sponsorship ends

    The Ghana Football Association has thanked Malta Guinness for concluding a four-year sponsorship of the Women's Premier League, citing the company's contributions to raising the league's profile through financial investment and promotional initiatives. The GFA noted the sponsorship period coincided with improved competitiveness and greater public interest, and said discussions between the parties about maintaining a relationship have been positive.

    5 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Thursday 4 June

  1. Sissala East MP challenges Upper West RFA verdict on club strip dispute

    The Member of Parliament for Sissala East has challenged the Upper West Regional Football Association Disciplinary Committee's verdict in a protest filed by Kalibi SC against Kulfuo Dreams FC, arguing the decision relied on the wrong regulatory provision and lacked proper application of rules governing club strips.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 3 June

  1. GFA women's football drive graduates 19 coaching prospects

    The Ghana Football Association reports that 19 current and former female footballers completed Module One of the FIFA Coach Education Scholarship: All-Female CAF Licence C Coaching Course at the GFA Technical Centre in Prampram, as part of the GFA's broader strategy to create sustainable career pathways for women within the sport.

    3 June 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Two Ghanaians petition GFA to remove CAF President Motsepe

    A political activist and lawyer have petitioned the Ghana Football Association to lead efforts reviewing whether CAF President Patrice Tlhopane Motsepe should remain in office, citing a conflict between CAF's message of African unity and recurring xenophobic violence against foreign Africans in South Africa.

    3 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 2 June

  1. JAC Motors partners with GFA to reward football excellence

    Ghana's Football Association has partnered with automobile brand JAC Motors to reward league champions, best players, and coaches with vehicles, beginning with the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League and Women's Premier League seasons.

    2 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

  2. Ghana women's football team withdraws from June tournament in Tanzania

    Black Queens have withdrawn from a three-nation women's tournament scheduled in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (June 1–9) featuring Tanzania, Ghana and Malawi as WAFCON 2026 preparation. Ghana will instead continue preparations in Accra and play friendly matches there during the FIFA window.

    2 June 2026 · Daily Guide

  3. Ghana secures 1,000 tickets for Black Stars fans at 2026 World Cup

    Sports Minister Kofi Adams said Ghana has secured 1,000 tickets for supporters ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing unusually high costs and logistical challenges posed by the tournament being staged across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The government moved early to obtain tickets through FIFA's advance sales to reduce the financial burden on Ghanaian fans.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online

  4. FIFA releases $2.5 million for Black Stars World Cup preparations

    Ghana will receive $2.5 million from FIFA to support the Black Stars' preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams. The funds are intended for training camps, international friendlies, travel, and logistics, and will be managed with accountability and transparency through the Ghana Football Association.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 1 June

  1. GFA petitioned to review CAF President over South Africa xenophobia

    Political activist Solomon Owusu and lawyer Andrew Appiah-Danquah have petitioned the Ghana Football Association to initiate a continental review of CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe's suitability, citing concerns about the contradiction between CAF's commitment to African unity and its leadership's association with South Africa, which they characterize as linked to recurring xenophobic hostility toward Africans.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Three companies partner GFA for World Cup and football development

    Betting company betPawa, Universal Merchant Bank (UMB), and TECNO Ghana have signed partnerships with the Ghana Football Association to support the Black Stars, Black Queens, and domestic football development ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and WAFCON. betPawa committed GH₵3.5 million in support, UMB became the official banking partner for three years, and TECNO Ghana also signed on to contribute to the development of Ghana football.

    1 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  3. Partey, Williams join Black Stars squad for Wales friendly

    Thomas Partey and Inaki Williams have joined the Black Stars squad in Cardiff, bringing the squad to 24 players ahead of tomorrow's friendly against Wales and the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The squad will face Wales at Cardiff City Stadium in a match that will be Carlos Queiroz's first real test since taking charge of the team.

    1 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Sunday 31 May

  1. GFA's two-stage squad process breeds unnecessary controversy

    Ghana Football Association's two-stage squad announcement for 2026 World Cup preparation—28 players on May 25, then 26 on June 1—created public confusion and debate where a single announcement would have sufficed, reflecting broader institutional mismanagement of the Black Stars.

    31 May 2026 · Joy Online

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