A fresh call for a complete overhaul of Ghana’s senior national football team has sparked debate, with calls for the Black Stars to be disbanded and the Ghana Football Association (GFA) leadership removed.

The advocate for the drastic move insists that Ghana should even be prepared to accept a two-year FIFA ban to create enough time to rebuild the national team from the ground up.

In a strongly worded statement, the individual said their position on the Black Stars had remained unchanged, arguing that Ghana must abandon what they described as repeated short-term fixes.

“As for the Black Stars, my position before is my position today. Disband the team. Sack the FA. Let FIFA ban us for two years. Take the time to properly rebuild the team.”

According to the statement, continuing with what was described as a “patchwork” approach would only prolong the problems confronting the national team.

The call for a complete reset comes amid continuing public debate over the performance, management and direction of the Black Stars, with questions frequently raised about player selection, coaching, administration and the broader development of Ghanaian football.

The advocate maintained that Ghana needs to confront the underlying problems rather than continue making temporary adjustments.

“Truth hurts but the patch work is worse,” the statement concluded.

The comments are likely to fuel further debate over whether Ghana’s football authorities should pursue gradual reforms or undertake a more fundamental restructuring of the national team and its administration.

By KPD News Online | September 30, 2026

FIFA has accused UEFA of conducting a “misinformation campaign” and attempting to influence the organisation’s upcoming presidential election, as a legal dispute over an abandoned commercial proposal involving World Cup rights intensifies.

The accusation was made in a filing to a U.S. federal court in Florida, where FIFA is opposing UEFA’s request to obtain testimony and documents connected to the FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal.

FIFA rejects UEFA allegations in escalating football governance dispute

Dispute centres on abandoned FIFA commercial plan

The controversy surrounds a proposal to establish FIFA Forward Enterprise as a commercial subsidiary that could have allowed private investors to acquire an interest in commercial rights connected to major FIFA competitions, including the World Cup.

The proposal was abandoned in July following opposition from several football bodies, including UEFA. UEFA subsequently sought access to documents and evidence that it said could support a planned criminal complaint in Switzerland concerning FIFA President Gianni Infantino and the handling of the FFE proposal.

UEFA has alleged that the proposal was developed without adequate consultation and questioned the valuation of the proposed enterprise. FIFA has rejected those allegations.

UEFA seeks FIFA documents as Infantino faces fresh scrutiny

FIFA rejects allegations against Infantino

In its court response, FIFA said UEFA had made what it described as “false or misleading statements” concerning FIFA and Infantino.

FIFA specifically rejected the suggestion that Infantino sought personal financial benefit from the FFE proposal. The organisation said the plan would have required approval from FIFA’s member associations and the FIFA Council, with oversight from those bodies.

FIFA also challenged UEFA’s interpretation of the proposed enterprise’s valuation, arguing that UEFA had confused the project’s equity value with its overall enterprise value. FIFA said documents provided to member associations placed the enterprise value above $30 billion.

FIFA links UEFA legal action to upcoming presidential election

UEFA has defended its concerns

UEFA has previously said the proposal raised serious questions about the ownership and future commercialisation of FIFA competitions.

In a July statement, UEFA and its 55 national associations rejected the plan to transfer ownership interests in the World Cup and other FIFA competitions to private investors. UEFA said significant decisions affecting the sport should involve meaningful consultation with football’s stakeholders.

UEFA has not commented on FIFA’s latest court filing, according to Reuters.

Election adds another dimension

FIFA’s response also links the dispute to the organisation’s next presidential election, scheduled for March 2027.

FIFA argued that UEFA’s legal action could influence the election campaign. Infantino is expected to seek another term, while potential challengers have until November 18 to enter the race, according to reports published this week.

The dispute now involves both the legal questions surrounding the abandoned FFE proposal and a broader disagreement over FIFA’s governance, commercial strategy and decision-making processes.

Infantino has separately proposed an independent review of FIFA’s decision-making procedures, according to Reuters.

The court proceedings are expected to determine whether UEFA will gain access to the evidence and documents it is seeking. The allegations made by either organisation have not, by themselves, established wrongdoing by the other side.

By KPD News Online | September 30, 2026

England secured their first victory of the UEFA Nations League campaign with a 2–0 win over the Czech Republic in Prague on Tuesday, with Anthony Gordon and captain Harry Kane scoring in the second half.

The hosts were reduced to 10 men in the 25th minute when Pavel Sulc’s yellow card was upgraded to a red following a VAR review of his challenge on Elliot Anderson.

Despite having the numerical advantage, England struggled to break through before the interval. Morgan Rogers came close when his effort struck the post, while Harry Kane was also denied by Czech goalkeeper Matej Kovar.

England eventually found the breakthrough two minutes after the restart. Trent Alexander-Arnold, making his first England start in almost two years, delivered a cross into the area which Gordon met with a header to put the visitors ahead.

Gordon’s goal continued his recent scoring run for England, giving him three goals in his last three appearances for the national team.

Kane then doubled England’s advantage in the 69th minute. The captain reacted quickest to a loose ball inside the area before sending a low finish beyond Kovar. The goal was Kane’s 87th for England.

England had further opportunities late in the match but could not add to the score. Goalkeeper James Trafford and the defence also helped secure a clean sheet as Thomas Tuchel’s side closed out the victory.

The result gives England three points in Nations League Group A3 after their earlier 3–2 defeat to Spain.

Tuchel praised Gordon’s opening goal and highlighted the quality of Alexander-Arnold’s delivery. England’s official account also reported Gordon’s appreciation for his teammate’s assist.

By Angel No Lie | KPD Online | September 30, 2026

Spain marked its first home match since winning the 2026 World Cup with a convincing 4-1 victory over Croatia in the UEFA Nations League on Tuesday, September 29, with Lamine Yamal producing a decisive performance in Seville.

Yamal opened the scoring after just 75 seconds, continuing the impressive start he made in Spain’s previous Nations League match against England. Croatia responded in the 28th minute when Dion Beljo headed in Ivan Perisic’s cross.

Yamal leads Spain’s World Cup homecoming celebration

Spain quickly restored its advantage. Yamal delivered a cross that Marc Pubill converted with a header in the 31st minute, giving Pubill his first international goal.

The Barcelona forward added his second goal in the 63rd minute, collecting a pass inside the area before finishing from a tight angle. Nico Williams then completed the scoring in the 89th minute to seal Spain’s 4-1 win.

Spain’s Lamine Yamal celebrates his second goal

The victory extended Spain’s unbeaten run to 40 matches and maintained its perfect start to Nations League Group A3. Spain now has six points from two matches, while Croatia remains on three points.

The occasion also carried symbolic significance for the Spanish team. Before kick-off at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium, captain Rodri displayed the World Cup trophy to the home supporters after it was presented by former Spain international Jesús Navas. It was Spain’s first match on home soil since lifting the World Cup in July.

World champions Spain return home with convincing Croatia victory

Yamal’s performance also added to the attention surrounding his Ballon d’Or campaign, with voting having closed before the match and the winner scheduled to be announced on October 26.

Spain will next face the Czech Republic on Saturday, while Croatia is scheduled to host Spain in the following round of Group A3 fixtures.

By Angel No Lie | KPD Online | September 30, 2026

Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has defended his record in international football after the Black Stars suffered a 4–2 defeat to The Gambia in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Accra Sports Stadium.

Ghana appeared to be in control after building a two-goal advantage, but The Gambia mounted a comeback and scored four times to take all three points. The result leaves Ghana without a point from their opening two Group C matches, following an earlier 2–0 defeat to Côte d’Ivoire.

Carlos Queiroz: Gambia defeat does not make me a loser

Speaking after the match, Queiroz rejected the suggestion that the defeat had defined him as a coach.

“I’m still the coach with the record for most wins in international football. This result doesn’t make me a loser,” Queiroz said.

The Portuguese coach also addressed calls for his resignation following the disappointing start to Ghana’s qualifying campaign.

Queiroz said he would be prepared to resign if the Ghana Football Association believed his departure would provide a solution to the wider problems facing Ghanaian football. However, he maintained that his resignation alone would not resolve those issues.

Carlos Queiroz faces pressure after Black Stars collapse against Gambia

The defeat represents Ghana’s second consecutive loss in the qualifiers. The Black Stars have also now gone eight AFCON qualifying matches without a victory, according to reports following Tuesday’s match.

Queiroz’s position remains under scrutiny as Ghana attempt to recover from their difficult opening fixtures. The GFA retained the Portuguese coach for a new mandate in September after his initial contract following the 2026 World Cup had expired.

Black Stars suffer another AFCON setback as Queiroz defends his record

For Ghana, the immediate challenge is to rebuild momentum in the remaining qualifying matches. The Black Stars missed the 2025 AFCON and are now seeking to secure a place at the 2027 tournament, which will be hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.