President John Dramani Mahama has expressed concern over Ghanaian footballers leaving the domestic league too quickly, saying the trend depletes local football quality. He called for keeping young talents longer and giving them national team opportunities to gain experience before they attract international interest.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has called for greater investment in women's football, noting that Ghana's women have won more trophies than the men despite receiving less financial support. He made the comments during a courtesy call by Medeama Sporting Club, Nations FC, and Ampem Darkoa Ladies and pledged financial support for the three clubs ahead of their continental campaigns.
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.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has called for greater investment in women's football, saying Ghana has given more financial support to the men's game despite women's stronger record of winning trophies. He announced financial support for teams representing Ghana in continental campaigns, including Ampem Darkoa Ladies.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Medeama SC lost 1-0 to TP Mazembe in the first leg of their CAF Champions League First Preliminary Round tie at the TnA Stadium in Tarkwa on Sunday, with substitute Lise Ntumba Nyembo scoring three minutes before the end of normal time.
8 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
TP Mazembe's head coach Slimane Raho has cautioned that the CAF Champions League preliminary stage tie against Medeama is not yet decided despite his team's first-leg win, saying they must "confirm qualification in Lubumbashi" in the return fixture.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Medeama SC lost 1-0 to TP Mazembe in the first leg of their CAF Champions League First Preliminary Round tie at the TnA Stadium in Tarkwa, with substitute Lise Ntumba Nyembo scoring a late goal. The return leg is scheduled for next week in Lubumbashi.
8 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →