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“I attended to my medical needs” – Kurt Okraku clarifies his absence • Sahara Football
President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku has clarified his absence from the football space in the last few weeks. He visited Ghana Premier League club, Kotoko today at the club’s secretariat to hold a meeting with the club’s leadership and also visit the bereaved family. The parties discussed a host of issues […]
International Friendly: Black Queens lose to Morocco • Sahara Football
The Black Queens of Ghana lost narrowly to the Atlas Lionesses of Morocco in an international friendly game. The pair met at the Pere Jego Stadium in Casablanca to test their might against each other in a friendly duel. READ MORE: “I attended to my medical needs” – Kurt Okraku clarifies his absence The […]
Asante Kotoko undecided about GPL return date. • Sahara Football
Asante Kotoko remains uncertain about the date for their return to action in the Ghana Premier League. Following the demise of a fan, Yaw Frimpong (Nana Pooley), the club decided to put away everything football-oriented matters on the pitch until finality is brought to the matter. READ MORE: Isaac Adongo urges for stronger safety […]
Isaac Adongo urges for stronger safety reforms before GPL resumption • Sahara Football
Member of Parliament for Bolgatanga Central, Isaac Adongo, has bemoaned the poor state of pitches used for games in the Ghana Premier League (GPL). According to the MP, the sorry state of some of the pitches is not desirable for football games as he likened them to “death traps”. Speaking on the floor of […]
“I want to showcase my talent” – Asuman on move to Orebro • Sahara Football
Ghanaian winger, Blessing Asumang Dankwah has finally revealed the reasons leading to his signing for Swedish outfit, Orebro SK. Ghana Premier League club, Accra Lions and Swedish club, Orebro SK reached a loan agreement for the exciting young Ghanaian. READ MORE: What has Okraku done for a third term in office? – J.Y. Appiah […]
“All is not well” – Kurt Okraku on Ghana football decline • Sahara Football
Ghana Football Association President, Kurt Okraku has finally admitted to suggestions that football in the country has taken a nose dive in the last few years. This follows the untimely death of Kotoko supporter, Yaw Frimpong (Nana Pooley) at Nsoatre in a game between Nsoatreman and Kotoko FC. READ MORE: “I don’t see Ghana […]
GFA squashes by-election reports to replace Gifty Oware • Sahara Football
Ghana Football Association has denied reports of holding a by-election to replace Gifty Oware-Mensah. This week media reports went rife that the co-owner of Berry Ladies Football Club has not been present at Executive Committee meetings since the turn of the new year. Her absence from ExCo meetings prompted suggestions that she is not […]
I’m not ready to quit – Andre Ayew speaks on Black Stars future • Sahara Football
Ghana captain Andre Ayew has tamped down reports that he is quitting the Black Stars. According to the BlackStars captain, he still has unfinished business with the team and is not ready to tone down on his commitment to the team as speculated. READ MORE: Kim Lars Bjorkegren arrives in Ghana Ayew, 35 has […]
Pooley’s killers will be punished – Sports Minister assures Kotoko • Sahara Football
Sports Minister Kofi Adams has assured Kotoko of resolving the death of supporter, Francis Yaw Frimpong. Kofi Adams met the club officials to commiserate with them and assure them of bringing the perpetrators to book. Nana “Pooley” was sadly stabbed at Nsoatre in the game between Nsoatreman and Kotoko in game week 19 of […]
GFA charges Elmina Sharks owner Papa Kwesi Nduom with multiple charges • Sahara Football
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has formally charged Elmina Sharks Owner Dr. Papa Kwesi Ndoum for alleged misconduct during his team’s Division One League clash against Swedru All Blacks. Dr. Ndoum is said to have been displeased with a penalty call from the referee against his club in the course of the game. According […]
“I don’t see Ghana qualifying” – George Ofosuhene on BlackStars WorldCup chances • Sahara Football
WAFA SC General Manager George Ofosuhene does not believe the Black Stars can secure qualification for the 2026 World Cup. According to him, we are not doing things right hence our inability to qualify to the World Cup. READ MORE: What has Okraku done for a third term in office? – J.Y. Appiah […]
Kofi Adams warns against Black Stars failure • Sahara Football
The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams has forewarned that Black Stars’ failure to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament should not be repeated again. Ghana failed to make it to the AFCON 2025 for the first time in two decades prompting lots of disappointment within the football circles in […]
Desmond Ofei reslishes exciting U20 Tournamnet • Sahara Football
Black Satelittes head coach, Desmond Ofei is looking forward to an exciting 2025 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. Ghana was pitted against Côte d’Ivoire, Tanzania, DR Congo, and an unnamed UNIFFAC zone country for Group A. Group B has a lot of African powerhouses such as Egypt, Morocco, and Nigeria. Holders […]
Kim Bjorkegren unveiled as Black Queens coach by GFA • Sahara Football
Black Queen’s coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren has assured the country of success after he was unveiled in a colorful ceremony held at the secretariat of the Ghana Football Association. The Swede international having penned down a two-year contract was unveiled to the general public as new head coach of the Black Queens. READ MORE: […]
Kim Lars Bjorkegren arrives in Ghana • Sahara Football
Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren has arrived in Ghana. The Swede International touched down at Kotoka International Airport on Wednesday, February 12, and was greeted with an exciting display of cultural dance and some representatives from the Ghana Football Association (GFA). READ MORE: Kofi Adams warns against Black Stars failure Bjorkegren succeeds Nora […]
What has Okraku done for a third term in office? – J.Y. Appiah quizzes • Sahara Football
Former Chairman of the Ghana League Clubs Association, J.Y Appiah, has queried why GFA President Kurt Okraku is seeking another term. Speaking on Prime Take, he opined that, he was not impressed with the leadership of the FA President. READ MORE: GFA charges Elmina Sharks owner Papa Kwesi Nduom with multiple charges “I’m not […]
Breaking News: Ghana Premier League suspended, clubs to meet • Sahara Football
The Ghana Football Association have officially suspended the Ghana Premier League with immediate effect, they announced the postponement of all Matchday 20 league fixtures. The decision was taken following yesterday’s violence which resulted to the death of a fan during a league game between Asante Kotoko and Nsoatreman FC. Full Statement: The Ghana Football Association […]
Breaking News: Nsoatreman FC withdraws from the Ghana Premier League • Sahara Football
Ghana Premier League side Nsoatreman FC have reportedly withdrawn from the Ghana Premier League following yesterday’s events that led to the death of a Kotoko fan. Several reports indicate that the club feels they are not getting a good return on their investment in Ghana Football, leading to their decision after yesterday’s incident. Asante Kotoko, […]
Asante Kotoko fan dies during clash in league game against Nsoatreman FC • Sahara Football
Asante Kotoko has confirmed the harrowing loss of one of its fans and other related violence at Nana and park against Nsoatreman FC. The two teams went head-to-head in the week nineteen Premier League clash. In the second half, referee Godwin Vormawah gave the home an attacking free kick which didn’t settle well with the […]
READ: Ibrahim Tanko’s first words as Medeama Head Coach • Sahara Football
Ibrahim Tanko has given the strongest indication of winning laurels for his new club, Medeama SC. Tanko was officially unveiled as the new head coach having penned down a two-and- half year contract with the Tarkwa based club. Speaking to the club’s in-house media team, he was optimistic about his chances of achieving success with […]
Hearts of Oak’s Michael Ampadu speaks ahead of Heart of Lions clash • Sahara Football
Hearts of Oak fullback Michael Ampadu has given the strongest indication that the team is fired up for the game against Hearts of Lions. The two teams will go head-to-head in one of the toughest duels in week nineteen of the league. The home side have managed two back-to-back draws against Samatex and Basake Holy […]
Medeama considering appointing Ibrahim Tanko as new Head Coach • Sahara Football
Ibrahim Tanko is in line to take up the vacant coaching role at Ghana Premier League side, Medeama SC. Tanko was relieved of his duties from Accra Lions after a poor string of results which has seen the team battling for relegation. The Western region side has been without a head coach after they sacked […]
Injuries part of the reason we failed to qualify for AFCON – Otto Addo • Sahara Football
GFA Communications Director, Henry Asante Twum has cited injuries as part of reasons Black Stars coach Otto Addo gave for not qualifying for AFCON 2025. According to him, after Black Stars exit, coach Addo’s report detailed why the team failed to qualify for the AFCON 2025. He stated a number of reasons with injuries, match […]
Black Stars new Techincal team ahead of World Cup Qualifiers • Sahara Football
The Ghana Football Association has named a new technical team for the Black Stars. Otto has been retained as the Black Stars head coach despite his poor showing in the AFCON 2025 qualifying series which saw the team failing to qualify for the tournament for the first time in twenty (20) years. He will be […]
GFA President Kurt Okraku cleared to run for CAF Exco • Sahara Football
The President of the Ghana Football Association, Kurt Okraku has been handed the nod to contest the Executive Council position of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) The CAF Review Committee after a series of background checks and investigations issued a green light after Mr. Okraku passed the integrity and eligibility test. According to the […]
AFCON 2025 Draw: Kwesi Appiah’s Sudan handed tough group • Sahara Football
The African Cup of Nations (AFCON) draw was held on Monday, January 27, at 7 p.m. at the Mohammed V National Theatre in Rabat. It brought a host of dignified football stars,senior football officials and other vested parties under one umbrella to witness the draw for Africa’s elite country competition. The draw has got a […]
Sulley Muntari condemns the Ghana Premier League • Sahara Football
Former Ghanaian international Sulley Muntari didn’t mince words as he dammed the poor state of the Ghana Premier League. Muntari, who hanged his boots after playing for Ghana Premier League side, Accra Hearts of Oak some three seasons ago was not pleased with the poor state of the league. Speaking in a recent interview to […]
Breaking News: Black Stars debutant Jerry Afriyie joins Saudi Pro-League club • Sahara Football
Ghanaian forward, Jerry Afriyie has finalised his move to Saudi Arabia Pro League side Al-Qadsiah FC. He joins the Saudi Clun from lower-tier side Thought FC on a three-and-a-half-year deal. The highly rated forward who has been touted as a future arrowhead for the BlackStars has not disappointed in his journey from humble beginnings. He […]
John Ansah elected as new GHALCA Chairman • Sahara Football
John Ansah, has been elected the new Chairman of the association succeeding Kojo Fianoo. He went head-to-head with Isaac Wilberforce Koomson for the Chairmanship position this year. At the end of the elections, Ansah pulled 96 votes out of the total 132 with Koomson getting 35 of the votes with one rejected. Phyllis Marku (94) […]
Hearts of Lions suffer defeat against Nations FC • Sahara Football
Hearts of Lions lost the plot to Nations FC in a keenly contested fixture at the Kpando Sports Stadium. The host lost surprisingly their previous away duel to Bechem United after going on a four game winning streak. Coach Bashir Hayford spoke about the need for his team to put in a good shift against […]
Watch Highlights: Kotoko thrash Vision FC 4-1 at home • Sahara Football
Kotoko secured a thumping win over Vision FC when the pair met at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday. The host was unbeaten in five games (4W, 1D), which boosts them to sixth on the log. Prosper Ogum Narteh named a formidable side yet again at home who went on to get the job […]
Ghana FA appoint Swedish coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren as new Black Queens coach • Sahara Football
The Ghana Football Association has moved swiftly to appoint Swedish international, Kim Lars Bjorkegren as the new Head Coach of the Senior National Female team, the Black Queens. This follows the gap left by former head coach Nora Hauptle who left the role after his contract was not renewed beyond, December 2024. The Swede has […]
Check out all the results from Round 32 of the MTN FA Cup • Sahara Football
It was all joy for the big boys of the Ghana Premier League jollied into the next round with pure excitement and ecstasy after dominating their respective oppositions in the MTN FA Cup round of 32. Mawuli Wayo, Asubonteng and Asamoah Boateng scored on separate occasions in he game to give Hearts of Oak a […]
Watch Highlights: Asante Kotoko beat Acceler8z FC in the MTN FA Cup • Sahara Football
Ghana Premier League side, Kotoko made light work off Acceler8z FC at the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday. The pair went head to head in the MTN FA Cup Round of 32 but it was the Reds aho showed enough steel and experience to outwit their opponents. Coach Prosper Ogum rang several changes to his […]
FEATURED: What is really happening to Accra Lions? • Sahara Football
Some three seasons ago, Accra Lions gained entry to Ghana’s topflight league from Division One against all odds in a competition in which a host of the country’s development teams played their hearts and souls out for one of three slots into the Ghana Premier League. This season, the grit of the league has become […]
Nigeria deserved win – Black Galaxies head coach • Sahara Football
Black Galaxies head coach Mas-ud Dramani has praised Nigeria after they downed Ghana in the second leg of the CHAN qualifiers. The Black Galaxies failed to make their home superiority count as they drew goalless with their West African counterparts in Accra a fortnight ago. The second leg in Uyo in of the CHAN qualifiers […]
We lost concentration – Aboubakar Ouattara on win over Accra Lions • Sahara Football
Hearts of Oak head coach Aboubakar Ouattara has lamented his side’s lapse in concentration, leading to their concession of two goals right after the second-half break. The Phobians took a first-half lead through Mohammed Hussein but were pegged back with two quick goals from Lucky Nwafor and Blessing Dankwa, which looked like they would […]
Hearts of Oak’s Mawuli Wayo’s brace deepen Accra Lions • Sahara Football
Second-half substitute Mawuli Wayo’s brace flipped the game on its head for Hearts of Oak against Accra Lions in a game week 15 clash at the WAFA Park in Sogakope on Sunday. The Phobians came into the game with a win over Berekum Chelsea and were looking to make it two wins from two. […]
Hearts of Oak thump Berekum Chelsea in Accra • Sahara Football
Accra Hearts of Oak secured a thumping win over Berekum Chelsea on Friday at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium. The game ended 3-1 in favor of the host. The Phobians bruised from the away loss to Kotoko a fortnight ago was briskly in search of a compensating win over their guest. Emmanuel Sarpong got […]
Maxwell Abbey-Quaye’s hattrick powers Altehami to big win over Almahmal.3 • Sahara Football
Ghana forward, Maxwell Abbey-Quaye powered Saudi Arabian club, Altehami to a resounding win over Al Qalah The game was keenly fostered by both team’s chances going begging in large portions of the game. Abbey Quaye struck a hattrick before the game was brought to an end which saw his team with by three unanswered […]