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Sports Ministry denies claims of sponsoring fans to Germany
The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has dismissed claims circulating on social media that the sector minister sponsored some individuals with business class tickets to Germany for the Black Stars friendly matches.
In a statement issued by the Head of Public Relations and Communications, Bagbara Tanko, the ministry described the claims as false and without any basis.
According to the ministry, the individuals seen in the viral video are not known to the minister.
It explained that they were Ghanaians he briefly met in the departure area at the airport while boarding his flight.
The interaction, it noted, was casual and not out of the ordinary when public officials meet citizens.
The ministry further clarified that the minister travelled alone on an official assignment to engage the Ghana national football team and its technical team ahead of their international friendly match.
It stressed that no staff or delegation accompanied him on the trip.
It added that no individual was sponsored, facilitated, or upgraded by either the minister or the ministry.
The statement indicated that the ministry has not committed any funds, either from its budget or through corporate sponsorship, towards the international friendlies.
As a result, it noted that no arrangements have been made to support fans to travel.
The ministry urged the public to disregard the misleading reports and reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, accountability, and the prudent use of public funds.
By: Jacob Aggrey
A welcome and familiar face brought a surge of morale to the Black Stars training session in Stuttgart on Sunday, March 29, 2026 as midfielder Daniel Kofi Kyereh made a surprise appearance to support his teammates.
Kyereh, who has been sidelined by injury for close to three seasons, was all smiles as he greeted the squad, ahead of Ghana’s international friendly against Germany on Monday.
The 28-year-old Freiburg star, whose last national team appearance dates back to December 2022, was warmly embraced by his fellow Black Stars.
His presence was a poignant reminder of the talent the team has missed and a heartwarming display of camaraderie as Ghana prepares for the challenging encounter with the Germans.
Kyereh has earned 18 caps for Ghana since his debut against Ethiopia in September 2021.
Despite his long absence from the pitch, his spirit remains clearly tied to the national team, providing an emotional boost for a side looking to make a statement in their upcoming friendly.
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ADUANA FC’s title-winning aspirations will be on the line tomorrow when they host Asante Kotoko in a Ghana Premier League Match day 27 game at the Nana Agyemang Badu Park in Dormaa.
Currently lying fifth on the log, seven points adrift of leaders Bibiani Gold Stars, Aduana believes the title is within their reach and they will give it their best shot, beginning with tomorrow’s game.
In their last five fixtures at Dormaa, Aduana FC has recorded a single win, drawing twice and losing the rest, a trend coach Aristică Cioabă is hoping to end tomorrow.
Both teams have met twice this season; the first-round tie ended 1-1, with Aduana Stars knocking out Kotoko, the defending champions of the MTN FA Cup, on penalties in their round of 16, to set the tone for an epic encounter tomorrow.
Kotoko go into this game spurred by the 3-0 victory over Nations FC last week, the first after six attempts in the Garden City derby, while Aduana FC fell 2-1 to Bechem United in the Bono derby last week.
Accra Hearts of Oak will make a return to the Accra Sports Stadium to face returnees Swedru All Blacks in a cagey encounter.
Phobian fans are up in arms with their team following recent home performances.
Hearts of Oak’s home record this season at the Accra Sports Stadium stands at five matches, of which they won one, drew three and lost one.
In all, the Phobians have drawn 12 games this season, seven at home with four home victories; a pattern that has left their faithful very livid.
The Phobians, who lie fourth on the log with 42 points, six behind leaders Bibiani Gold Stars, harbour a title-winning dream, and victory tomorrow will further make that dream clear.
Coach Kassim Ocansey Mingle of Swedru All Blacks believes he has what it takes to ‘kill’ that dream of the Phobians and is looking to unleash striker Rudolf Mensah on the Phobians to continue from where he left off last week against Hohoe United.
After overtaking over Medeama SC to go top of the GPL table, Gold Stars will trek to the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium in Tamale to play Karela United tomorrow.
Karela United, who were on a five-game unbeaten run before being blown away in Berekum last week by Berekum Chelsea, are hoping to return to winning ways as they seek a top four finish.
Gold Stars coach Fritz Schmid, winner of the NASCO coach of the month for February, will be banking his hope on current leading goal king Samuel Atta Kumi to help his side solidify their stay at the top with yet another victory or a point on the road.
Coach Nurudeen Amadu of Karela United believes his side would react positively after their first defeat in the last six games last week by picking up the three points available.
After applying the brakes on former league leaders Medeama SC last week, Dreams FC will turn their attention to the Hohoe Stadium when they play as guests of Hohoe United, who are battling relegation.
The league’s second-top scorer with 10 goals, Augustine Okrah, will lead Bechem United to the Nsenkyire Sports Arena to test their strength against Samartex FC.
At the Wenchi Sports Complex, relegation-threatened Young Apostles will look to jump out of the zone with a win when they take on visiting Heart of Lions.
Berekum Chelsea will chase a second straight victory when they visit Nations FC at the Kwame Kyei Sports Complex in Abrankese.
The Nii Adjei Kraku Sports Complex in Tema New Town will today host the clash between eighth-placed Vision FC and visiting 12th-placed side Basake Holy Stars.
By Raymond Ackumey
