The owner of Karela United, Haruna Iddrisu has bemoaned the state of the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium in Tamale. The Stadium is currently unable to host Ghana Premier League matches due to the deteriorated state of the football pitch. According to Haruna Iddrisu, this is making things very difficult for his club Karela United. Speaking […]
Youth and Sports Minister, Mustapha Ussif, advocates for a strategic approach in appointing the next Black Stars coach, suggesting a minimum three-year contract to foster team development. Following the departure of Chris Hughton post the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) due to the team’s unsatisfactory performance, the senior national team is currently without a […]
Youth and Sports Minister, Mustapha Ussif, has expressed concern over the low attendance at Ghana Premier League games, acknowledging the ongoing issue in the country’s top-flight football scene. Addressing the issue in an interview, Minister Ussif highlighted the persistent challenge of low turnout in previous seasons, which has continued into the current campaign. He emphasized […]
President Simeon-Okraku and Youth and Sports Minister Mustapha Ussif have visited the Black Queens in Accra. Accompanied by Deputy Sports Minister Evans Bobie (Hon.) and Management Committee Chairperson, Dr. Gifty Oware Mensah, the President told the players that the visit was to reassure them of the unflinching support of the football fraternity. He further urged […]
Ghana’s Minister for Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif has acknowledged receipt of a petition from the organisers of the ‘Save Ghana Football Demonstration.’ A group of top journalists led a demonstration in the capital, Accra on Wednesday, February 14, to demand those in charge of football administration in the country to do things right. Demonstrators […]
The Minister for Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif has indicated that it is important for various stakeholders to come together to find solutions to address the deteriorating state of football in the country. In an address on the floor of Parliament on Wednesday, February 14, the Minister “emphasized the importance of engaging stakeholders to initiate […]
Ghana’s Sports Minister, Hon. Mustapha Ussif, delivered a stern message in Parliament regarding the performance of the Black Stars in three major tournaments, branding it as ‘not acceptable.’ Addressing the nation’s lawmakers, Hon. Ussif expressed dissatisfaction over the team’s disappointing showings in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, the 2022 World Cup, and the recent […]
President Nana Akufo-Addo has charged the Minister of Youth and Sports, along with the Ministry and Local Organizing Committee (LOC), to orchestrate nothing short of the finest Africa Games in history. The President delivered this charge during his address at the inauguration of the Borteman Sports Complex, marking the countdown to the commencement of the […]
Ghana legend, Asamoah Gyan, made a notable appearance at Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s National Address held on Wednesday, February 7, in Accra. The former Black Stars captain, a prominent figure in Ghanaian football, was among the attendees at the prestigious Kofi Ohene Konadu auditorium, located at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA). His […]
The Minister for Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif has disclosed that he did not give authorization for the closure of the Accra Sports Stadium in December 2023. The Stadium was closed by the National Sports Authority (NSA) during last year’s Christmas period to allow the hosting of musical shows. The decision was taken by NSA […]
