Sports
GFA congratulates Speaker Bagbin
A delegation from the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has officially congratulated the Speaker of Parliament, Rt Hon Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, on his re-election as Speaker of the 9th Parliament.
This follows a visit led by the President of GFA, Kurt Okraku-Mantey, to convey his congratulations and discuss potential collaborations for the advancement of football in Ghana.
The delegation also presented a document titled “State of Ghana Football,” which outlines the current status of football in Ghana, its challenges, and proposed solutions.
In his remarks, the Rt. Hon. Speaker pledged his full support for football, affirming it as a promising venture deserving of investment and urging public backing.
He also encouraged the delegation to undertake regional tours to identify and nurture young talent.
Joining the Speaker to receive the delegation were the Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga; the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo Markin; the Chairman of the Sports Committee of Parliament, Ernest Norgbey; the Clerk to Parliament, Mr. Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror; and officials of the Parliamentary Service.
Sports
GFA Talent Identification Programme a huge success in Central Region, Western region next
The GFA Talent Identification Programme has kicked off in the Central Region with resounding success.
The programme drew massive attendance from Colts Coaches and Physical Education Tutors in Cape Coast and Kasoa Districts, underscoring its popularity.
Participants expressed great enthusiasm for the initiative, praising the GFA for providing a unique opportunity for young talents to shine.
The highlight of the programme was a thrilling football festival featuring 720 students, who dazzled organizers with their skills and sportsmanship.
The event was electrifying, with spectators cheering on their favorite teams to victory. With its success in the Central Region, the programme is set to move to its next destination – the Western Region.
Sports
Black Starlets kick off talent hunt in Greater Accra on Tuesday, April 22
The Black Starlets’ technical team, led by Coach Stephen Frimpong Manso, will conclude their Southern sector player scouting exercise in the Greater Accra region next week.
This initiative aims to identify talented young players born after January 1, 2009, from across the region.
The Greater Accra scouting exercise, which has been divided into three segments, will kick off at the Tema Sports Stadium on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, before moving to Madina Astro Turf on Wednesday, April 23, and later to Carl Reindorf Park in Dansoman on Thursday, April 24, 2025.
The screening process involves a rigorous selection exercise, ultimately leading to the selection of top prospects for the U17 National team’s pool of players.
This scouting exercise is part of the Ghana Football Association’s efforts to develop the next generation of players for the Black Starlets.
The Southern sector screening exercise, which began in Cape Coast, has already made stops in Koforidua and Ho in the Eastern and Volta regions, respectively.
The Black Starlets coaching staff have been actively scouting talents across various regions. Recently, they conducted scouting exercises in Northern Ghana (covering Brong Ahafo, Northern, Upper East, and Upper West regions) and the middle belt (covering Ashanti, Western, and Western North regions).
