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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
Young Apostles defender Claude Shooting Bortey has been named NASCO player of the month for March following an outstanding run of performances.
The Young Apostles star edged out strong competition from Setsofia Aqetey of Vision FC and winger Samuel Okai of Bechem United after scoring three goals and earning one Man of the Match award during the period.
As part of his reward, Claude Bortey will receive a 43-inch NASCO Television set, courtesy of Electroland Ghana Limited, as well as a NASCO double-door bottom-freezer refrigerator.
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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.
