Also known as: Ghana Football Association · Ghana Football Association Executive Council · GFA Integrity Unit · Ghanafa
Ghana Football Association — governing body managing domestic leagues, national teams, and football development, currently led by Kurt Okraku.
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Business & Financial Times
… The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has a responsibility that extends beyond qualifying for tournaments and winning matches. …
The Black Stars, World Cup nation branding opportunityJoy Online
As preparations intensify for Ghana’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, and Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Victor Emmanuel Smith, met with the Police Command in Providence, Rhode Island …
GFA President and Ambassador Smith meet top police command in Providence ahead of Ghana’s World Cup openerJoy Online
… According to the statement, the call forms part of a commitment made during a recent visit by officials of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to the National Chief Imam. …
2026 World Cup: Chief Imam urges national prayers for Black Stars ahead of Panama openerDaily Guide
… Following a recent visit by the Ghana Football Association to his office, the Chief Imam has directed Imams across the country, particularly Regional and District Imams, to remember the Black Stars in their prayers and supplications. …
Chief Imam Calls For National Prayers, Support For Black StarsJoy Online
… Following a recent visit by the Ghana Football Association to his office, the Chief Imam has directed Imams across the country, particularly Regional and District Imams, to remember the Black Stars in their prayers and supplications. …
Chief Imam calls for national prayers and support for Black Stars at the FIFA World Cup 2026Joy Online
… The event brought together senior government officials from Rhode Island, representatives of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), members of the Ghanaian diaspora, and dignitaries from both Ghana and the United States, highlighting the strong cultural and diplomatic ties between …
Rhode Island assures Black Stars hospitality throughout FIFA World Cup campaignJoy Online
… According to a Facebook post by Ghana Football Association Communications Director Henry Asante Twum on Monday, June 15, the Black Stars will continue their final phase of preparations in Canada before taking to the field for their tournament opener. …
Black Stars to depart Rhode Island for Toronto today ahead of Panama clash on WednesdayThe Chronicle
… As the World Cup gets underway, attention will be on the Ghana Football Association and FIFA for further clarification on the matter, as fans await official updates on Partey’s status for the remainder of the tournament. …
Partey Ruled Out of Ghana’s World Cup Opener After Canada Denies EntryJoy Online
… The Ghana Football Association has brushed aside reports that some England players could refuse to shake hands with Partey, with communications director Henry Asante Twum saying the association remains focused on its World Cup objectives and will not be distracted by what he desc …
Immigration law that may have kept Partey out of Canada, as England clash loomsJoy Online
… The Athletic have approached the Ghana Football Association and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for comment. …
Thomas Partey denied entry to Canada, unable to play Ghana’s World Cup openerThe Local Organising Committee has released fixtures for the 2026 X1 Division One League Super Cup, featuring eight clubs in two groups of four with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semi-finals. Debibi United will face Attram De Visser in the opening match at Obuasi Len Clay Stadium.
8 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
The Local Organising Committee has released fixtures for the 2026 X1 Division One League Super Cup, featuring eight clubs in two groups of four with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semi-finals. Debibi United will face Attram De Visser in the opening match at Obuasi Len Clay Stadium.
8 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana Premier League champions Medeama SC has received CAF Category 2 Stadium Approval to host their 2026/27 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League Preliminary Round matches at Tarkwa and Aboso (TnA) Stadium, marking the first time continental football will be hosted in Tarkwa.
8 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Football Association has announced KFC Ghana as the Official Meals Partner of the Ghana Women's Premier League, providing meal support throughout the season. The partnership aims to improve player and official welfare and strengthen corporate support for women's football in Ghana.
30 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Isaac Tetteh, an experienced football administrator, has criticised the Kurt Okraku-led Ghana Football Association administration as "below average," citing weak domestic league representation and alleging politicisation of football governance. He called on the GFA President to either improve performance or step aside for more competent leadership.
30 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Football Association's Club Licensing Department has reiterated that Premier League clubs must complete licensing applications by July 31, 2026, or risk sanctions including exclusion from the 2026/27 season. As of July 27, seven clubs had fully completed applications, while others were still working on submissions or had not yet started.
29 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Football Association held a consultative meeting with all 18 Ghana Premier League clubs on July 24 to review the 2025/26 season and plan for the upcoming campaign, with discussions covering match scheduling, stadium availability, ticketing, broadcasting, security, and youth development initiatives.
27 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Football Association held an engagement with all 18 Ghana Premier League clubs on Friday to review the 2025/26 season and discuss preparations for the upcoming 2026/27 season. The meeting covered operational and commercial aspects including fixtures, scheduling, broadcasting, ticketing, and fan engagement.
27 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Football Association has unveiled the 2026-27 Ghana Premier League fixtures, featuring reigning champions Medeama SC opening with an away trip to Dreams FC, newly promoted Debibi United FC making their debut at home against Asante Kotoko SC, and confirmed dates for the Super Clash between Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The FIFA Women's Football Campaign held a community outreach programme in Tumu combining football with educational sessions on personal development, sexual and reproductive health and rights, and gender equality. The Ghana Football Association's Women's Football Development Officer participated in the event, which aims to use football as a tool for social development and equip girls with essential life skills.
23 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Football Association will release the full 306-match schedule for the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League today, detailing 34 matches for each of the 18 clubs. The season will kick off on September 4-7, 2026, and conclude on May 28-31, 2027.
23 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Football analyst Kojo Addae-Mensah says coach Carlos Queiroz exceeded expectations at the World Cup by guiding Ghana to the knockout round and drawing with England, but warns that his defensive tactical philosophy will not change and Ghanaians should accept formations like 5-4-1 if they want to retain him.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
South African coach Eric Tinkler has been appointed head coach of Asante Kotoko with a mandate to win the Ghana Premier League title and return the club to continental competition. Tinkler, who has managed major South African clubs and reached two CAF continental finals, begins preparations for the 2026/27 campaign, which starts between September 4 and 7, 2026.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Football Association has confirmed the group-stage draw for the 2026 Elite U-17 Girls Colts Championship, scheduled for July 30 to August 4 at the GFA Technical Centre in Prampram. The tournament will feature ten regional champions and the Elite Academy divided into two groups, as part of the GFA's women's football development programme under the FIFA Talent Development Scheme.
21 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Football Association has set the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League to kick off September 4–7, 2026 and conclude May 28–31, 2027, with fixtures primarily on weekends and midweek dates reserved for outstanding matches. Three promoted clubs—Debibi United, FC AshantiGold 04, and Port City FC—will join the top flight alongside defending champions Medeama SC.
21 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
President John Mahama called for continuity in Ghana's national football team, expressing confidence that retaining the current squad and technical team would enable them to compete for AFCON and World Cup titles. He cited the team's recent performance at the FIFA World Cup, where they progressed beyond the group phase to the Round of 32, as evidence of their potential.
18 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Football Association concluded a six-day FIFA Member Association Elite Refereeing Course at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence, bringing together 37 elite match officials for training in decision-making, match management, positioning, teamwork, and the Laws of the Game.
17 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Football Association concluded a six-day FIFA Elite Refereeing Course at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram, training 37 match officials in decision-making, match management, positioning, and application of the Laws of the Game to align Ghana's standards with international best practices.
17 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Football Association reaffirmed its commitment to developing women's football during a FIFA Women's Football Campaign event in Dabala, outlining a grassroots strategy to increase female participation and create a pathway for talented young girls to progress to Ghana's national women's teams.
17 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Football Association reaffirmed its commitment to developing women's football during a FIFA Women's Football Campaign in Dabala, announcing a grassroots strategy to increase female participation and create pathways for talented girls to reach Ghana's national women's teams.
17 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Eight Division One League clubs have qualified for the 2026 X1 DOL Super Cup, with representatives from all three zones plus the two best third-placed clubs competing in a group-stage format. The tournament, sponsored by X1 Energy Drink, will see teams drawn into two groups of four competing for the title.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The eight clubs qualified for the 2026 X1 Division One League Super Cup have been confirmed, featuring representatives from all three zones and the two best third-placed clubs. The teams will compete in two groups of four, with X1 Energy Drink as the tournament's headline sponsor.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Sports Minister Kofi Adams has confirmed that Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz earns $80,000 per month, contradicting earlier reports of a $100,000 monthly salary. Queiroz was appointed after Otto Addo's dismissal in March and led Ghana to the Round of 32 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers before a knockout-stage loss to Colombia.
15 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Football Association will organise the 2026 Elite U-17 Girls Colts Championship from July 30 to August 4 at the GFA Technical Centre in Prampram to discover young female football talents and strengthen women's football at grassroots level.
15 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Football Association has announced Gold Fields Ghana Limited as the new headline sponsor of the Women's Premier League, replacing Malta Guinness. The sponsorship is intended to enhance the league's competitiveness, visibility, and sustainability.
15 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Football Association and Ministry of Sports have agreed to retain Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz beyond his initial four-month contract, with Queiroz expected to sign a two-year deal to lead the Black Stars toward winning the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
14 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Black Stars goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi expressed confidence that Ghana will secure qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, saying the squad has the quality and hunger needed. Ghana has been drawn in Group C alongside Ivory Coast, Gambia, and Somalia, with qualifiers scheduled to begin in September.
14 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Portuguese trainer Carlos Queiroz has denied reports of resignation following Ghana's elimination from the 2026 World Cup, clarifying that a recent social media post expressing gratitude was misinterpreted as a resignation. Queiroz's contract with the Ghana Football Association is valid until August and is expected to be reviewed after the team's World Cup performance.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Stars defender Marvin Senaya has undergone surgery for a hamstring injury sustained during Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup match against Colombia and is expected to be out for at least eight weeks. The player has returned to his club, AJ Auxerre, for rehabilitation with collaboration between the Ghana Football Association and the club.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Football Association has dismissed allegations that it demands money from players in exchange for national team call-ups, describing the claims as fabricated and aimed at damaging its reputation. The GFA stated that player selection is solely the head coaches' responsibility and that financial entitlements are paid directly by the Ministry of Sports and Recreation into players' bank accounts.
9 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana Football Association seeks a new head coach following Queiroz's departure, with the Africa Development Council calling for the GFA to promote qualified local managers rather than hire another foreign coach with limited domestic experience.
9 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →