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‘NSA cannot afford cost if football returns behind closed doors’
The Board Chairman for the National Sports Authority (NSA), Mr Kwadwo Baah-Agyemang, says the body cannot afford to bear the cost if football resumes behind closed doors at the various stadia across the country.
There have been reports that the Ghana Football Association (GFA) is engaging government to ensure the football season continues behind closed doors as is being done in some parts of Europe.
The NSA boss Peter Twumasi had indicated in an interview that the clubs would have to pay up to GH¢60,000 should the season resume behind closed doors.
According to Mr Baah-Agyemang, the NSA will not be able to afford the cost that will be incurred when football is played behind closed doors.
Speaking in an interview with Asempa FM, he said, “If the league would return and be played behind closed doors, the National Sports Authority can’t afford the cost that will come. We have to put some safety measures in place before the teams can play and all these require money.”
He also advised the Ghana FA not to rush in restarting the season because Ghana has its own peculiar problems in the fight against the COVID-19.
“We shouldn’t rush in returning football because we have to get things right first before making any decisions. I agree with the school of thought that the season should be cancelled.
“We shouldn’t rush if the Western world is already playing. If it’s easy, the EPL [English Premier League] would have started a long time. Other European countries are calling off their football seasons. Even France and Belgium have declared their champions and Ghana is of no exception.
“We need to ensure that we have the capacity to protect those involved in our game before even play resumes,” he added. – Ghanasoccernet
Management of Asempa FM has issued a public apology to the Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr. Kofi Adams, after wrongly quoting him in a recent publication about the selection of players for the Black Stars.
In a statement released by the station’s management, Asempa FM admitted that a quote card shared after Kofi Adams’ interview on Ultimate Sports Show on 13th October 2025 misrepresented his actual remarks.
According to the station, the error created a wrong impression that the Sports Minister was directly involved in selecting players for the national team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
“The wording on the artwork may have created a misleading impression. For clarity, the Honorable Minister stated that the final decision on player selection rests solely with the technical team, and he emphasized the importance of transparency and merit-based selection,” the statement said.
Asempa FM expressed deep regret for the misrepresentation and apologized to Kofi Adams and the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
The management further assured the public that the station would take steps to ensure greater accuracy and care in its future communications.
“We hold Kofi Adams and his office in the highest regard and deeply regret any inconvenience or misunderstanding caused,” the statement concluded.
By: Jacob Aggrey
When Otto Addo took charge, Ghana sat fourth in Group I with just three points from two matches — a situation that seemed daunting for even the most optimistic fans. But what followed was one of the most remarkable turnarounds in African World Cup qualifying history.
Addo’s arrival brought renewed tactical clarity and belief. He restructured the team’s shape, redefined roles, and instilled discipline in both defense and attack. The results began to flow as Ghana went on an astonishing run of victories.
The coach’s calm leadership was crucial in restoring confidence to key players who had lost form. Veterans found new motivation, while youngsters flourished under his guidance, creating a perfect blend of maturity and energy.
Each win became a statement of intent — that Ghana was back. The team’s comeback victories over tough opponents like Mali and Central African Republic showed resilience and mental fortitude.
By the end of the campaign, the Black Stars had climbed from fourth to first, topping the group with 25 points and a +17-goal difference — a clear testament to Otto Addo’s transformational leadership.
This turnaround will go down in Ghana’s football annals as a story of hope, determination, and tactical brilliance that brought the nation back to the world stage.
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