GFA

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

Ghana Football Association — national football governing body managing senior national teams, youth development, league expansion, and grassroots football programmes across all ten regions.

2026-04-242026-10-31

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October 2026
1 OctJoy Online
Former Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has shared sentiments upon the mutual agreement to terminate his contract with the Ghana Football Association (GFA). …
I leave with respect, gratitude and pride – Carlos Queiroz
1 OctThe Chronicle
Carlos Queiroz has parted ways with the Ghana Football Association (GFA) by mutual agreement, bringing his tenure as head coach of the senior national team, the Black Stars, to an end. …
Queiroz, GFA part ways
1 OctJoy Online
… However, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and Queiroz agreed to part ways by mutual consent to let the team start a new long-term direction. …
The numbers behind Carlos Queiroz’s tenure as Black Stars boss
1 OctJoy Online
… In his official statement after parting ways with the Ghana Football Association (GFA), the former Real Madrid manager asked Ghanaians to be behind the players and cheer them on. …
‘Believe in these players’ – Carlos Queiroz tells Ghanaians after leaving Black Stars job
1 OctJoy Online
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced the dismissal of Carlos Queiroz as head coach of the Black Stars. …
Carlos Queiroz sacked as Black Stars head coach
1 OctJoy Online
Parliament’s Select Committee on Sports is set to invite the Ghana Football Association and the Ministry for Sports and Recreation to explain the Black Stars’ recent struggles. …
Parliamentary Sports Committee to ‘interrogate’ Black Stars struggles with Ministry, GFA invitations
1 OctThe Ghanaian Times
… The Ghana Football Association (GFA) president, Mr Kurt Okraku was also not spared by the angry fans who called for his resignation, casting invectives at the man they described as the ‘problem of Ghana football.’ The section of the fans The Times Sports spoke to after the match …
football facing broader problems …my departure won’t solve it -Queiroz
1 OctJoy Online
Former Ghana Football Association Chairman Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe has called on current president Kurt Okraku to resign amid the Black Stars’ ongoing struggles. …
Nyaho-Tamakloe calls on Kurt Okraku to resign amid Black Stars struggles
September 2026
30 SeptJoy Online
… It is not a conversation about witch-hunting the Ghana Football Association. It is not about wishing for the failure of Kurt Okraku, his Executive Council, or anyone entrusted with the administration of our football. …
Emmanuel Osei: President Mahama, dissolve GFA and save our soul
30 SeptJoy Online
The Member of Parliament for Effia, Isaac Boamah-Nyarko, has called for the removal of Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku and a complete overhaul of the country’s football administration following the Black Stars’ 4-2 defeat to The Gambia. …
Effia MP calls for Kurt Okraku’s removal, overhaul of Ghana football structure

Sport

GFA advances women's football with grassroots programmes, league expansion

The News

The Ghana Football Association has outlined progress under its current Women's Strategy, including school engagement programmes, increased female coaching licences, expansion of the Women's Premier League to 20 clubs, and launch of a U15 Regional Girls Colts League across all ten football regions. The association is developing a new strategy and commercial framework to attract sponsors and raise the league's visibility.

29 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Thursday 29 October

GFA advances women's football with grassroots programmes, league expansion
The Ghana Football Association has outlined progress under its current Women's Strategy, including school engagement programmes, increased female coaching licences, expansion of the Women's Premier League to 20 clubs, and launch of a U15 Regional Girls Colts League across all ten football regions. The association is developing a new strategy and commercial framework to attract sponsors and raise the league's visibility.
29 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
GFA activates $500,000 GoldFields funding for amputee football team
The Ghana Football Association has activated $500,000 from its GoldFields sponsorship agreement to support the Black Challenge, Ghana's National Amputee Football Team, as preparations intensify for the 2026 Amputee Football World Cup. The funding will cover accommodation, feeding, flights and allowances.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
GFA distributes 3,000 footballs to Colts clubs nationwide
The Ghana Football Association has distributed 3,000 footballs to Colts clubs across all ten Regional Football Associations, fulfilling President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku's pledge of 10 footballs per active Colts club to support grassroots football development ahead of the 2026/27 Regional Colts Football Season.
29 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 28 October

GFA distributes 3,000 footballs to Colts clubs nationwide
The Ghana Football Association has distributed 3,000 footballs to Colts clubs across all ten Regional Football Associations, with distribution based on the number of active Colts clubs in each region. The move fulfils President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku's pledge of 10 footballs per active Colts club ahead of the 2026/27 Regional Colts Football Season, which begins October 31, 2026.
28 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 27 October

Asamoah Gyan emerges as GFA presidency contender
Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has emerged as a possible contender for the Ghana Football Association presidency ahead of next year's elections, with speculation growing over the future leadership following reports that incumbent Kurt Okraku may not seek a third term. The development follows a controversial amendment to GFA statutes that raised the presidential term limit from two to three four-year terms, and comes after Ghana's poor start to 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying and their absence from the 2025 tournament.
27 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 26 October

GFA disrespects local coaches in national team appointments, Akenteng says
Former GFA Technical Director Francis Oti Akenteng has criticized the Football Association for overlooking local coaches during national team appointments, following Kim Lars Björkegren's appointment as interim technical lead for the Black Stars ahead of AFCON qualifiers against Somalia. Akenteng argued that Ghana has capable local coaches who could fill interim roles, and that consistently overlooking them signals disrespect that undermines interest in the coaching profession.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Stars need significant time to recover from poor results
Ghana Football Association Communications Director Henry Asante Twum said restoring the Black Stars to their former level will require considerable time and effort, following the team's poor run of one victory in eight recent matches and losses in their opening two AFCON Group C qualifiers against Ivory Coast and The Gambia.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
University of Ghana commissions Alex A. Dadey Centre
The University of Ghana, in partnership with the University of Ghana Alumni Association, has commissioned the Alex A. Dadey Centre in honour of Dr Alexander Apau Dadey Snr, a scholar and educational administrator who served on the University's Council from 1978 to 1985, was National Chairman of GNAT for five years, and headed Achimota and Okuapeman Senior High Schools.
26 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Saturday 24 October

University of Ghana commissions centre honouring veteran educationist
The University of Ghana has commissioned the Alex A. Dadey Centre at its Legon campus in honour of Dr Alexander Apau Dadey Snr., a former student and governing council member who served as National Chairman of GNAT and President of CHASS, and later as headmaster of Achimota and Okuapeman Senior High Schools. The KGL Foundation has committed to funding the centre for the next 20 years.
24 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 23 October

Kwame Sefa Kayi backs Andre Ayew for GFA presidency
Broadcast journalist Kwame Sefa Kayi has publicly endorsed Andre Ayew, the former Black Stars captain, to become president of the Ghana Football Association, citing the need for a new direction in football leadership. Ayew has not yet publicly declared his intention to run for the position.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Starlets coach urges GFA to retain current U17 squad
Head coach Kassim Ocansey has called on the Ghana Football Association to keep the current U17 squad together, arguing that continuity and consistency will be essential to developing a strong foundation for Ghana's senior national teams. Ocansey believes the young players showed significant potential at the 2026 WAFU Zone B U17 Championship in Burkina Faso and should be given the opportunity to develop together.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 22 October

Anthony Baffoe withdraws from Black Stars coaching search committee
Former Ghana international Anthony Baffoe has withdrawn from the committee tasked with finding a new head coach for the Black Stars, the GFA confirmed. The committee remains chaired by Fred Pappoe and includes Stephen Appiah, Agbesi Dzakpasu, and Faisal Chibsah, with no reason given for Baffoe's withdrawal.
22 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's sports struggles rooted in lack of long-term planning
The Acting Director-General of the NSA has warned that Ghana's sports challenges stem from poor long-term planning and athlete development rather than simply hiring top coaches, citing recent poor performances by national teams including the Black Maidens and Black Starlets.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 21 October

Dwight Yorke expresses interest in Ghana Black Stars coaching role
Former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke has reiterated his interest in coaching Ghana's Black Stars, citing the country's footballing history and quality of available players. The position became vacant following Carlos Queiroz's departure after Ghana's poor start to 2027 AFCON qualifiers, with consecutive defeats to Ivory Coast and The Gambia.
21 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Anthony Baffoe withdraws from Black Stars coaching search committee
The Ghana Football Association confirmed that Anthony Baffoe has withdrawn from the five-member committee tasked with finding a new Black Stars coach following Carlos Queiroz's departure. The remaining four-member committee subsequently appointed Black Queens coach Kim Lars Björkegren as head coach, with Ibrahim Tanko and Godwin Attram as temporary assistants.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Edo Queens, Ampem Darkoa to restart WAFU B final extra time
Edo Queens and Ampem Darkoa Ladies will resume their WAFU B Women's Champions League final on Saturday in Burkina Faso from 2-2 in extra time, after CAF annulled the initial penalty shootout victory by Edo Queens following officials' failure to play the required extra time before penalties.
21 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Dwight Yorke reaffirms interest in Ghana Black Stars coaching role
Former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke has reaffirmed his desire to become head coach of Ghana's Black Stars, citing the country's footballing history and quality of available players. Yorke believes the national team has the talent required but needs the right culture and commitment from players to succeed.
21 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 20 October

Black Starlets lose to Ivory Coast, miss U-17 AFCON qualification
Ghana's under-17 team lost 1-0 to Ivory Coast in the WAFU Zone B U-17 Championship semi-final, failing to qualify for the 2027 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations. Playing with 10 men for much of the match, the Starlets were unable to find an equalizer despite creating chances.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Dwight Yorke confirms interest in Ghana Black Stars coaching role
Former Manchester United forward Dwight Yorke has confirmed his interest in becoming the next Black Stars head coach following Carlos Queiroz's departure. Yorke told The Guardian that Ghana's talented squad makes the role attractive if the right team culture and player commitment are established.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Stars to appoint substantive coach by November 2026
The Ghana Football Association has appointed Kim Lars Björkegren, coach of the Black Queens, as temporary head coach of the men's senior national team for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Somalia. A five-member committee plans to appoint a substantive coach by November 2026, with a decision expected after the two matches against Somalia.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 19 October

Björkegren named interim Black Stars coach for Somalia qualifiers
The Ghana Football Association has appointed Swedish coach Kim Lars Björkegren as interim head coach of the Black Stars for upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Somalia next month, while a search committee continues its work towards appointing a substantive head coach.
19 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Friday 16 October

Sports minister sets residential requirement for Black Stars coach
Minister Kofi Iddie Adams has stated that any foreign head coach appointed to lead Ghana's Black Stars must be committed to spending substantial time living in Ghana, not just visiting for matches. The requirement follows Ghana's elimination from qualifiers and the mutual separation with former coach Carlos Queiroz.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Over 400 coaches apply for Black Stars vacant head coach post
More than 400 coaches have applied for Ghana's Black Stars head coach position after Carlos Queiroz's departure following defeats to Côte d'Ivoire and The Gambia in 2027 AFCON qualifying matches. A five-member GFA committee is expected to recommend Queiroz's successor on Thursday, with an interim technical team to oversee Ghana's next qualifiers against Somalia in November.
16 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Thursday 15 October

Nana Fitz urges GFA to deliberate carefully on Black Stars coach
Veteran football administrator Fitzgerald Barkers Woode has called on the Ghana Football Association to prioritise careful consideration over haste in appointing the next Black Stars head coach, arguing the candidate must understand Ghanaian football rather than simply replace Carlos Queiroz. The GFA and Ministry of Youth and Sports have formed a committee to assess applicants by an October 15 deadline, while an interim team will manage November matches against Somalia.
15 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Agyemang-Badu confident Black Stars can recover in AFCON qualifiers
Former Ghana midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu expressed optimism that the Black Stars can bounce back from losses to Côte d'Ivoire (2-0) and The Gambia (4-2) and secure qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, urging the team to give local players opportunities. Ghana sits at the bottom of Group C with zero points from two matches but has four remaining fixtures, including a November double-header against Somalia.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Baffoe rules out GFA presidency bid, but leaves door open
Former Ghana international Anthony Baffoe has said he lacks the "drive" to contest for the Ghana Football Association presidency but has not ruled out an opportunity in the future. The admission comes as pressure mounts on incumbent president Kurt Okraku following the Black Stars' poor performance in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 14 October

Ex-GHALCA chairman calls for GFA president Kurt Okraku's resignation
Former Ghana League Clubs Association chairman Kudjoe Fianoo has demanded that GFA President Kurt Okraku and his Executive Council resign, citing the steady decline of Ghanaian football and the Black Stars' failure to progress beyond group stages in recent Africa Cup of Nations tournaments and qualify for the 2025 edition.
14 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Gold Stars CEO banned three matches for misconduct
The Ghana Football Association has banned Bibiani Gold Stars CEO Kwasi Adu for three matches and fined him GHS 10,000 for breaching the restricted perimeter without authorisation, verbally assaulting match officials, and making post-match comments about officials following a 2-1 loss to Hearts of Oak in September.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
GFA fines Gold Stars, bans CEO for 3 matches
The Ghana Football Association has fined Kwasi Adu Bibiani Gold Stars GH¢5,000 for breaching matchday accreditation rules during a Ghana Premier League match against Accra Hearts of Oak, after the club's CEO Kwasi Adu entered the inner perimeter without authorisation and verbally assaulted match officials. Adu has been banned for three matches and fined GH¢10,000 for misconduct during and after the game.
14 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Afriyie urges Black Stars to field strongest squad for AFCON 2027
Former GFA Vice President George Afriyie has called on the Black Stars to assemble their best players for remaining 2027 AFCON qualifiers, saying Ghana's chances of qualifying are not over despite losing their opening two matches. He stressed that in a league format, winning the rest of the games could still lead to qualification.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →