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 […]
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 President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, is scheduled to officially commission the Koforidua Multipurpose Youth and Sports Resource Center on December 28, as announced by Sports Minister Mustapha Ussif. Addressing Parliament, Minister Ussif revealed that President Akufo-Addo will be present to inaugurate the state-of-the-art facility in Koforidua. The establishment of these youth resource centers, initiated […]
In the face of a narrow 1-0 defeat against Namibia on Tuesday afternoon, the Black Queens of Ghana have clinched a hard-fought victory, securing their place in the highly anticipated 2024 WAFCON tournament. Despite the setback in the recent match, Ghana’s aggregate triumph of 3-2 over Namibia prompted a wave of congratulatory messages from notable […]
President Simeon-Okraku and FIFA Director Member Associations Africa Gelson Fernades have called on Youth and Sports Minister Mustapha Ussif (Hon.) at his office in Accra. Fernandes, President Simeon-Okraku and the Sports Minister discussed the state of Ghana football and the role of government to reenergize football development in the country and noted that it will […]
The Minister of Youth and Sports Mustapha Ussif (Hon.) has held positive discussions with the leadership of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and the National Sports Authority (NSA). Present at the meeting was Chief Director Alhaji Hafiz Adam and staff of the Youth and Sports Ministry. The meeting which was held at the Ministry Conference […]
The Twasam family of Ada and officials of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) have called on Youth and Sports Minister Mustapha Ussif (Hon.) at his office in Accra. The meeting was to share with him the unfortunate news about the demise of Christian Atsu Twasam, the funeral arrangements and other important issues relating to the […]
Youth and Sports Minister Ussif Mustapha has conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the football community and family of Christian Atsu Twasam. The Yagaba-Kubori Member of Parliament met officials of the Ghana Football Association and the Twasam family on Friday to deliberate on issues relating to the final funeral rites and burial of the late international […]
Hon Mustapha Ussif, Ghana’s Sports Minister has praised supporters for standing firmly behind the Black stars through defeat and victory. Hon Ussif said that the Ghanaian economy and the world economy, in general, were in bad shape, which is why he decided to appeal to people and organizations for assistance in the form of donations […]
Youth and Sports Minister, Mustapha Ussif has made a passionate appeal to Ghanaians to support the Black Stars ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The West African country will be making its fourth appearance at the Mundial having missed out on the last edition hosted in Russia in 2018. According to Ussif, the […]
