Ministry of Youth and Sports — government body involved in Black Stars coaching appointment assessment and World Cup campaign spending in Ghana.
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Joy Online
… Source: Ministry of Youth and Sports Ill-timed rentals Even before CAF’s report went public, the stadium was rented out for musician Shatta Wale’s musical concert. …
Hindsight: Where will Ghana host Somalia?Joy Online
… In the wake of Queiroz’s exit, the GFA and the Ministry of Youth and Sports selected an interim technical team to manage the camp. …
Former Manchester United forward Dwight Yorke confirms interest in Black Stars coaching jobDaily Guide
… In response, the GFA and the Ministry of Youth and Sports have formed a five-member committee to assess applicants, conduct interviews and identify suitable candidates. …
Nana Fitz Warns GFA Against Rushing Coach AppointmentJoy Online
… Following Queiroz’s departure, the GFA and the Ministry of Youth and Sports established a five-member search committee to evaluate, interview, and shortlist potential candidates for the vacant post. …
GFA and Sports Ministry must not rush Black Stars head coach appointment – Nana FitzJoy Online
… He explained that national team expenditure was channelled through the Ministry of Youth and Sports, which handled statutory payments, rather than being paid directly into the GFA’s accounts. …
How the NPP and NDC undermine the GFA, then demand accountabilityJoy Online
… He recently claimed that the Ministry of Youth and Sports owed him about GH¢5 million for promotional activities he undertook in support of the Black Stars during Ghana’s 2026 World Cup campaign. …
Shatta Wale endorses Mahama’s vision, questions appointeesJoy Online
… The documentary record further shows that while the substantive case remained pending, the Commercial Division of the High Court directed the then Ministry of Youth and Sports to develop measures to ensure Ghana’s participation in international amputee football competitions. …
Court ends 13-years amputee football dispute as high court rules in favour of NSA and NPC GhanaThe Ghanaian Times
… The Ministry of Youth and Sports is also important as funds are needed for the national teams, who require accountability and coordination. …
How Ghana’s World Cup campaign could reshape West African football for a generationJoy Online
… The MP also criticised the Ministry of Youth and Sports for, in his view, failing to provide Parliament and the public with details of Ghana’s preparations for the Black Stars’ participation in the tournament. …
Gov’t allocating World Cup slots to NDC MPs, party supporters – Habib IddrisuBusiness & Financial Times
… Clarify roles of the Ministry of Youth and Sports (MoYS), National Sports Authority (NSA), and PPP Unit (MoF). …
PPPs are critical to sports infrastructure: Lessons from MoroccoGhana's scheduled Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifier against Somalia at Accra Sports Stadium is in doubt after CAF's inspection found advanced deterioration in metallic structures and poor crowd management mechanisms at the facility.
3 November 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's scheduled Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifier against Somalia at Accra Sports Stadium is in doubt after CAF's inspection found advanced deterioration in metallic structures and poor crowd management mechanisms at the facility.
3 November 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
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 →
Veteran football administrator Fitzgerald Barkers Woode has cautioned the Ghana Football Association against rushing the appointment of a new head coach for the Black Stars following Carlos Queiroz's departure. Woode urged authorities to remain patient during the hiring process and select a coach with deep understanding of Ghanaian football and its cultural context.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The article argues that Ghana's major political parties weaponize Black Stars failures—citing recent 2-0 and 4-2 defeats in 2027 AFCON qualifiers—to attack opponents, while both have historically interfered in GFA governance when it suits their interests, blurring the line between legitimate oversight and political manipulation.
3 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has endorsed President Mahama's governing ideology but expressed reservations about the performance of government appointees. He has also claimed that the Ministry of Youth and Sports owes him approximately GH¢5 million for promotional work during Ghana's 2026 World Cup campaign.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's High Court has ruled in favour of the National Sports Authority and National Paralympic Committee Ghana in a long-running legal battle over amputee football governance, dismissing the Ghana Amputee Football Federation's claims and awarding GH¢60,000 in costs to each defendant institution.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana sits on 4 points heading into a final group-stage clash against Croatia on June 27, with a draw sufficient to advance to the Round of 32. The Black Stars previously defeated Panama and drew goalless with England in their group.
26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Deputy Majority Chief Whip Habib Iddrisu has accused the government of allocating World Cup travel slots to NDC MPs (two per MP) and constituency supporters (three per constituency) while failing to brief Parliament on Black Stars preparations. He questioned the source of funding for visa interview sponsorships, which cost approximately $185 per person.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama's government aims to develop world-class sports infrastructure amid fiscal constraints and rising public debt. Morocco's structured PPPs offer lessons for Ghana in building a sustainable, commercially viable sports ecosystem through partnerships rather than government-led delivery alone.
4 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →