The leadership of the Ghana football fraternity, together with officials from the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, gathered in Accra on Sunday, May 17, 2026, for a solemn national interdenominational thanksgiving and prayer service in support of Ghana’s football ambitions, part …
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… The Chronicle believes these developments should serve as a wake-up call for the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, the National Sports Authority and all agencies responsible for organising sporting events in the country. …
Editorial: When Ghana Failed Both On And Off The TrackThe Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has criticised the Ministry of Sports and Recreation over a GH¢35.8 million expenditure claim submitted to the Ministry of Finance for the deployment of 6,000 police officers during the 2023 African Games without supporting docume …
2023 All African Games: PAC questions GH¢35m expenditure without supporting documents… The Ghana Football Association, in collaboration with the National Amputee Football Association of Ghana and the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, has pledged its full support to ensure the team is adequately prepared ahead of the competition. …
Black Challenge Set For WAFF Amputee Football World Cup In Mexico… The exercise, organised in partnership with the Ministry of Sports and Recreation (MoSR) and the National Sports Authority (NSA), would take place on May 27 and 28, 2026. …
GBIMC unveils roadmap for June 4 Elective Congress… The four-time Olympic medalist is in Ghana to take part in the CAA Executive Council meeting, to watch the African Senior Athletics Championships. “The Ministry of Sports and Recreation and all the agencies involved in the general organisation of the championship deserve a pat on …
WA Pres Lord Coe hails gov’t support for CAA Snr. Athletics ChampionshipGhana’s relay team The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has addressed concerns raised by members of Ghana’s men’s 4x100m relay team following their outing at the 2026 World Relays in Gaborone, Botswana. …
Sports Ministry Responds To Relay Team Concerns… Ghana Athletics said it will work closely with the Ministry of Sports and Recreation to address the issues and put in place improved systems to prevent a recurrence. …
Ghana 4x100m men’s relay team qualify for 2027 World Athletics ChampionshipsThe Ministry of Sports and Recreation (MoSR) has responded to the concerns raised by Ghana’s 4x100m relay team following their performance at the 2026 World Relays in Botswana. …
We don’t determine travel schedules for athletes – Sports Ministry responds to Ghana’s 4x100m relay team… While the team’s performance and qualification were the best part of the day, that situation was overshadowed by the team’s displeasure at the treatment they had received from the Ministry of Sports and Recreation. …
Beijing 2027: Ghana Athletics vows to solve concerns raised by 4x100m relay team after qualification
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GFA, Sports Ministry hold thanksgiving service for Black Stars World Cup
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Ghana Football Association leadership and Sports Ministry officials held a national interdenominational thanksgiving and prayer service in Accra on May 17, 2026, seeking divine guidance for the Black Stars' participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted in North America.
19 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
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GFA, Sports Ministry hold thanksgiving service for Black Stars World Cup
Ghana Football Association leadership and Sports Ministry officials held a national interdenominational thanksgiving and prayer service in Accra on May 17, 2026, seeking divine guidance for the Black Stars' participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted in North America.
19 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana finishes African Athletics Championship without gold medal
Ghana hosted the 24th African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra but finished without a gold medal, winning only one silver and four bronze medals. The editorial attributes the poor performance to logistical confusion, athlete dissatisfaction, and weaknesses in the nation's sports administration system.
19 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Monday 18 May
PAC questions GH¢35.8m police deployment claim without supporting documents
Parliament's Public Accounts Committee has criticised the Ministry of Sports and Recreation for submitting a GH¢35.8 million expenditure claim for 6,000 police officers deployed during the 2023 African Games without supporting documentation, and separately questioned a GH¢455,000 hostel accommodation bill lacking justification.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Wednesday 13 May
Ghana's Black Challenge qualifies for 2026 amputee football World Cup
Ghana's National Amputee Football Team, the Black Challenge, has qualified for the 2026 WAFF Amputee Football World Cup in San Juan de los Lagos, Mexico (November 13–22), joining six other African nations among 24 participating teams. The Ghana Football Association, National Amputee Football Association of Ghana, and Ministry of Sports and Recreation have pledged support, with Gold Fields Ghana Limited contributing to the team's preparations.
13 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Tuesday 12 May
Ghana Boxing Authority elections set for June 4
The Ghana Boxing Interim Management Committee announced that elections to choose a substantive Executive Board for the Ghana Boxing Authority will be held on June 4 at the Accra Sports Stadium. Candidates for presidency, vice president positions, treasurer, and executive board member roles must submit nomination forms by May 19.
12 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
World Athletics president praises Ghana's CAA championship support
World Athletics president Lord Sebastian Coe has commended the government of Ghana for providing resources to host the 24th Confederation of African Athletics African Senior Athletics Championships at the University of Ghana Stadium, Legon, emphasizing that political support from the highest level is critical for organizing such events.
12 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Tuesday 5 May
Ghana relay team qualifies for 2027 World Athletics Championships
Ghana's men's 4x100m relay team secured qualification for the 2027 World Athletics Championships in Beijing at the 2026 World Relays in Gaborone, Botswana, finishing second in 38.09 seconds and marking their fourth consecutive appearance at the global event. Following public concerns from athletes about preparation and travel arrangements, the Ministry of Sports and Recreation clarified that travel schedules and preparation timelines are determined by sports federations and international competition requirements, not the Ministry itself.
5 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana men's 4x100m relay secures 2027 World Championships spot
Ghana's men's 4x100m relay team qualified for the 2027 World Athletics Championships in Beijing by finishing second in the second-round qualifiers at the World Athletics Relays in Botswana with a time of 38.09 seconds. The team's improved baton exchanges and execution secured one of the available qualification slots.
5 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Monday 4 May
Sports Ministry denies responsibility for relay team travel challenges
Ghana's 4x100m relay team qualified for next year's World Athletics Championships in Beijing after finishing second at the 2026 World Relays in Botswana, but raised concerns about travel and preparation. The Sports Ministry responded that arrival timelines and competition schedules are determined by federation engagements and international protocols, not by the Ministry.
4 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Sunday 3 May
Ghana's 4x100m relay qualifies for Beijing 2027 World Championships
Ghana's 4x100m relay team qualified for next year's World Athletics Championships in Beijing by finishing second at the World Athletics Relays in Botswana with a time of 38.09 seconds, securing the country's fourth consecutive appearance. The team's qualification was overshadowed by their complaints about inadequate support from the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, prompting Ghana Athletics president to pledge improvements.
3 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Tuesday 28 April
Hoshii International announced as major sponsor of 2026 African Athletics Championships
Hoshii International has been unveiled as a major sponsor for the 2026 African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra, with the company's X1 Energy Drink to be the exclusive energy drink provider for athletes during the games scheduled to commence from May 12.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Friday 24 April
Sports Minister Welcomes New Black Stars Coach Queiroz
Ghana's Sports Minister Kofi Adams welcomed newly appointed Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz with a traditional fugu presentation, marking his cultural integration into Ghana. Queiroz, who arrived Wednesday, has signed a four-month contract to coach through the FIFA World Cup.
24 April 2026 · Daily Guide →