Sports
$3 Million Saga: Minister of Sports replies GBC
The Minister of Sports, Mustapha Ussif has responded to Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) over payment of about $3 Million for Media coverage of the 13th African Games.
In a statement the Ministry detailed when all contractual obligations to GBC were made, refuting an earlier remarks by the Director General of the state broadcaster attempting to cast a slight on the Ministry.
“We refer to the Public Accounts Commitlee sitling on Monday August, 19, 2024, where the Minister for Youth and Sports, Hon Mustapha Ussif led the National Sports Authority and the National Youth Authority, two agencies
under Ihe Ministry to respond to issues raised by the Auditor General,” the statement signed by the Minister pointed out.
He noted that at the siting, the Member of Parliament for Ningo Prampram Constituency, Samuel Nartey George, asked a public interest question regarding the payment to Ghana Broadcasting Corporalion( GBC) for their production and broadcasting services rendered at the 13th African Games to which, the
Minister responded that GBC was paid in excess of $ 3 Million.
“The Ministry’s attention has been drawn to comments made by the Director General of GBC stating that they did not receive the said amount,” he added.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz will address the media at a press conference on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at the Alisa Hotel in Accra.
The event, scheduled for 1:00pm, will bring together members of the media to interact with the Portuguese trainer following his appointment as Black Stars head coach last week.
Queiroz will use the platform to share his vision for the team, outline his technical philosophy, and answer questions from the press ahead of this summer’s FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
The unveiling also provides an opportunity to formally introduce the coach to the Ghanaian public, set expectations for the World Cup campaign, and foster alignment between the technical team, the media, and supporters.
Ghana will be making a fifth appearance at the Mundial and have been drawn in Group L alongside Panama, England, and Croatia.
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) and all the clubs participating in this weekend’s competitions will pay special tribute in honour of the memory of the late Dominic Frimpong of Berekum Chelsea FC (on loan from Aduana FC).
The GFA has in a statement announced that all the players and team officials of the 6 clubs playing this weekend competitions will wear black armbands on their jerseys as a mark of respect during their respective matches.
In addition, a minute of silence will be observed before the commencement of each game in his honour. This tribute will take place during the MTN FA Cup semi-final matches as well as the Women’s Premier League final scheduled for this weekend.
“The GFA counts on the full cooperation of all clubs and the fans in respectfully observing these arrangements as we collectively pay tribute to Dominic Frimpong,” the statement added.
The FA expressed appreciation to all stakeholders for their understanding and support in these times.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
