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GFA partners Ayensuano District for Basic Schools Sports Festival to empower young girls
The Football Association, in partnership with the Ghana Education Service in the Ayensuano District of the Eastern Region, is supporting the Ayensuano District Basic Schools Sports Festival, a three-day sporting event aimed at nurturing young talent and empowering students through sports and education.
The festival, scheduled to take place from March 9 to March 13, 2026, at Kofipare, will be held under the theme “Strengthening the Reset: Unleashing the Champion in You.”
The event is being organized in honour of Rev. Alexander Narh Amanya, the District Director of Education for Ayensuano, in recognition of his contribution to educational and youth development in the district.
The Women’s Football Development Unit of the GFA’s Technical Directorate views the festival as a significant platform to implement the Education Pillar of the GFA Women’s Football Strategy, which seeks to promote awareness, participation, and development opportunities for girls in football.
As part of the initiative, the GFA will engage female students through educational and empowerment sessions designed to introduce them to pathways in women’s football and encourage greater participation in the sport.
The Football Association will be represented by key officials who will provide mentorship and educational guidance to the participants.
Jennifer Amankwaa Sarpong, GFA Women’s Football Development Manager, will educate the girls on the Women’s Football Development Pathways, highlighting opportunities within the sport and potential career prospects.
Bernice Bempah, GFA Women’s Safeguarding Officer, will lead discussions on the GFA Safeguarding Code of Ethics, focusing on creating safe sporting environments and educating the girls on recognizing inappropriate behaviour, setting boundaries and confidently reporting concerns.
Patience Boadu, a public health practitioner and nurse, will facilitate sessions on girls’ health and football, covering important topics such as healthy lifestyles, hydration, menstruation, and personal hygiene.
The Ayensuano District Basic Schools Sports Festival is expected to combine sport, education and mentorship, creating an enabling environment for young girls to discover their potential both on and off the field while aligning with the broader vision of the Ghana FA to grow women’s football across the country.
The Ghana GFA appoints Carlos Queiroz as Black Stars head coach for 2026 World CupFootball Association has appointed Carlos Queiroz as the new head coach of Ghana’s senior national team, the Black Stars, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
According to a statement from the GFA Communications Department, the decision was made by the Executive Council in collaboration with key stakeholders in Ghana football.
Queiroz, a highly experienced coach, has previously managed top teams including Real Madrid, Manchester United, and national teams such as Portugal and Iran.
He is expected to lead Ghana’s campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
The GFA noted that Queiroz brings significant World Cup experience.
He led South Africa to qualification for the 2002 tournament, guided Portugal to the knockout stage in 2010, and managed Iran at both the 2014 and 2018 editions.
In addition, the Portuguese coach has worked with national teams including Egypt, Oman, Japan, and Qatar.
The GFA stated that Queiroz is expected to use his experience to strengthen the Black Stars as they prepare for the global tournament.
He is set to begin work immediately, with the World Cup scheduled to kick off on June 11, 2026.
Ghana will play its first group match against Panama on June 17, 2026, in Toronto, before taking on England and Croatia in the remaining group games.
Background: Carlos Queiroz is a Portuguese football coach with decades of experience at both club and international levels.
He served as an assistant coach at Manchester United under Alex Ferguson, and later took up head coaching roles with Real Madrid and several national teams.
Known for his tactical discipline and defensive organisation, Queiroz has built a reputation for guiding teams to major tournaments and competing strongly on the global stage.
By: Jacob Aggrey
A player of Berekum Chelsea has died following a highway robbery attack near Ahyiresu in the Ashanti Region, the Ghana Police Service has confirmed.
The Ashanti Regional Police Command, in a press release issued on April 13, 2026, indicated that the incident occurred on Sunday night along the Ahyiresu to Kwame Dwumor Sreso road in the Nyinahin District.
According to the Police, a VIP bus carrying about 30 players and officials of Berekum Chelsea was travelling from Samreboi to Berekum when it was attacked by six armed men. Three of the attackers were wielding pump action guns.
The Police explained that the driver attempted to escape the attack, but the bus, with registration number AM 9334 20, veered off the road and ended up in a nearby bush.
During the attack, one of the players, Dominic Frimpong, sustained gunshot injuries.
He was rushed to the Bibiani Government Hospital but died while receiving treatment.
The Police also confirmed that another victim, George Owusu Afriyie, was robbed of GH¢4,500 during the incident.
Officers who visited the scene retrieved two spent BB cartridges to assist ongoing investigations.
The statement noted that additional personnel and crime scene experts have been deployed to the area, while a manhunt is underway to arrest the suspects.
The Police assured the public that the perpetrators will be arrested and urged residents to remain calm as investigations continue.
By: Jacob Aggrey
