by Silas Boahene | Sep 14, 2024 | Africa, Europe, Ghana, International, Soccer
FIFA, in partnership with the Ghana Football Association (GFA), has begun training the second batch of female football administrators from the Regional Women’s Division One Leagues. A total of 80 administrators across the country are expected to benefit, with the first batch already having completed their session.
The second batch started on Thursday, September 12, at the GFA Technical Centre, Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram. The three-day course, running until September 14, 2024, focuses on enhancing leadership, strategic planning, communication, and marketing skills in women’s football.
“Capacity building for football administrators is one of FIFA’s Women’s Football Development programmes. The idea is to bring the game closer to communities,” said Thubaelihle Sibanda, the course instructor. “This program works with administrators worldwide, equipping them with the necessary skills to lead clubs toward professionalisation and sustainability.”
Jennifer Amankwaa Sarpong, Head of Women’s Football Development at the GFA, highlighted the importance of targeting Division One club administrators in this initiative, emphasizing that they play a vital role in the daily operations of the teams. The goal is to provide them with valuable knowledge that can be implemented in their respective clubs.
by Silas Boahene | Sep 13, 2024 | Africa, Europe, Ghana, International, Soccer
Barcelona Atletic midfielder Abdul Aziz Issah has likened his playing style to that of Barcelona star winger Lamine Yamal. In an interview following his move from Ghana Premier League side Dreams FC, the 18-year-old reflected on his excitement to join the Blaugrana’s B team.
Issah, who won the MTN FA Cup and led Dreams FC to a CAF Confederation Cup semifinal, expressed his admiration for Yamal’s attacking prowess, describing himself as a left-footed player who enjoys shooting and going forward. Unveiled alongside fellow Ghanaian David Oduro at the Johan Cruyff Stadium, Issah shared his enthusiasm for starting his new journey at Barcelona.
by Silas Boahene | Sep 13, 2024 | Africa, Europe, Ghana, International, Soccer
Former Accra Lions defender David Oduro has expressed his excitement after joining FC Barcelona’s B team, Barcelona Atletic, from the Ghana Premier League side. In an interview following his unveiling at the Johan Cruyff Stadium, Oduro shared how much the move means to him, highlighting his long-standing support for the club since childhood.
The 18-year-old, who played a key role in helping Accra Lions secure a second-place finish in the Ghanaian top flight, emphasized his determination to work hard and eventually break into Barcelona’s first team. Oduro was unveiled alongside fellow Ghanaian player Aziz Abdul Issah, who joined from Dreams FC.
by Silas Boahene | Sep 13, 2024 | Africa, Ghana, Soccer
Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has expressed his disappointment following CAF’s decision to ban the Baba Yara Sports Stadium from hosting international or Category 3 football matches until its facilities are upgraded. Speaking at the CAF Coaches Symposium in Abidjan, Côte D’Ivoire, Addo lamented the situation, emphasizing how much the team enjoys playing in front of their home fans.
The stadium’s poor pitch quality has been a concern, especially after Ghana’s 1-0 loss to Angola in a 2025 AFCON qualifier. Addo acknowledged the unfortunate circumstances but urged the team to make the best of the situation, hoping improvements will be made soon to allow the Black Stars to return to their home ground.
by Silas Boahene | Sep 13, 2024 | Africa, Europe, Ghana, International, Soccer
Ghanaian forward Antoine Semenyo has been named AFC Bournemouth’s Player of the Month for August, following a remarkable start to the 2024-2025 Premier League season. The 25-year-old has scored twice in three league games, playing a pivotal role in Bournemouth’s dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Everton at Goodison Park.
Semenyo’s impressive form places him among only four Premier League players to have scored or assisted in every game so far this season. His performances have drawn praise, including from pundit Jamie Redknapp, who described Semenyo as “worth a fortune.” After the international break, where Semenyo featured in Ghana’s AFCON qualifiers, Bournemouth is set to face Chelsea on Saturday, September 14, at the Vitality Stadium.
