GFA President Kurt Okraku admits match officials are owed payments, citing cash flow issues due to unpaid funds from broadcast partner StarTimes. The admission comes after referees and match commissioners reportedly threatened to boycott the rest of the season due to 21 weeks of unpaid allowances. In an interview with Asempa FM,Okraku admits the association […]
Ghanaian football legend Mohammed Polo has urged the nation to honor its sporting icons while they’re still alive. Polo, a member of Ghana’s 1978 Africa Cup of Nations-winning team, expressed frustration that recognition often comes after death. He shared the story of former Black Stars captain Awuley Quaye, who struggled in silence before his passing. […]
Former President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kwesi Nyantakyi, has labelled the 2015 ruling in the Dreams FC and Tema Youth case a “bad decision” that damaged the Association’s reputation. The case centered around Daniel Gozar, a player whose identity was altered to Cudjoe Mensah, and resulted in a ban for the player without […]
Former Ghanaian footballer Michael Essien has revealed that he was approached by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to become the assistant coach of the Black Stars but declined the offer, stating that he didn’t feel ready for the role. In an interview with Sporty FM, Essien explained that he was contacted by GFA President Kurt […]
Ghana Football Association President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku has been elected to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Executive Committee, serving a four-year term from 2025 to 2029. This is a significant milestone, recognizing his remarkable leadership in rejuvenating Ghanaian football since 2019. Okraku’s efforts to enhance transparency, promote grassroots football and women’s football, and focus […]
Desmond Ofei is confident that he can successfully balance his roles as head coach of the Black Satellites and assistant coach of the Black Stars. Despite concerns about potential conflicts, Ofei believes the teams’ schedules won’t overlap since they don’t play at the same time during the FIFA international window. Ofei’s appointment as assistant coach […]
Ghanaian attacker Abednego Tetteh has announced his retirement from Kpando Heart of Lions, effective March 4, 2025. The decision follows controversy sparked by Tetteh’s recent media comments. In an interview with Lawson TV, Tetteh called for the cancellation of the league and the dismissal of Ghana Football Association (GFA) officials, suggesting they should be investigated […]
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) Club Licensing Committee has rejected six stadiums following its recent inspection ahead of the resumption of the Ghana Premier League. Baba Yara Stadium, the home ground of Asante Kotoko, has been declared unfit to host matches due to the lack of a designated safety and security zone, KickoffGhana.com can confirm. […]
Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku has addressed the controversy surrounding his absence following the tragic death of Asante Kotoko fan Yaw Frimpong, popularly known as Nana Pooley. The Football Association Capo’s silence had sparked widespread criticism and speculation, but he has now revealed that his absence was due to official GFA duties and personal […]
Former Parliamentary Select Committee on Sports Chairman, Kobena Mensah Woyome, has backed the Ghana Football Association’s (GFA) decision to retain Otto Addo as Black Stars coach, despite mounting pressure for his dismissal. Addo’s position has been under scrutiny following Ghana’s failure to qualify for the 2025 African Cup of Nations, a first in 20 years.The […]
