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Northern Ghana Football Stakeholders Make Mark at World Football Summit in Spain
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Published: September 16, 2026
Published at: 4:43Pm
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Northern Ghana has received international visibility at the World Football Summit in Spain, with football administrator Ibrahim Gagbuni President of Fc Tamale and Alhaji Osman Baba Daney, Chief Executive Officer of Yendi-based Sankara Nationals FC, participating in the global football gathering.
The event also provided an opportunity for the two football stakeholders to meet Wunam Haruna, Chief Executive Officer of Kick Nations Sports, the son of Ghana Education Minister Hon, Haruna Iddrisu, another prominent figure with links to football development in Northern Ghana.
Their encounter brought together three individuals whose work and interests are connected to football development, youth empowerment and the growth of the game in the region.
The World Football Summit provides a platform for football executives, club owners, investors, administrators, technical experts and other industry stakeholders to exchange ideas and explore opportunities in areas including football development, infrastructure, youth development, women’s football, commercialisation and investment.
For representatives from Northern Ghana, participation in such an international forum provides an opportunity to gain exposure to global football practices and engage with stakeholders beyond Ghana’s football ecosystem.
Gagbuni’s participation reflects his interest in strategic football development and the creation of structures that can support the growth of young football talents. Alhaji Osman Baba Daney, meanwhile, brings experience from his involvement in football administration and the management of Sankara Nationals FC.
The presence of Wunam Haruna at the summit added another dimension to the Northern Ghana representation, particularly given his involvement in grassroots football development through Kick Nations Sports.
The meeting comes at a time when football stakeholders across Northern Ghana continue to explore ways of developing the region’s considerable football talent beyond player production.
For decades, the North has contributed significantly to Ghana’s football talent pool, producing players who have gone on to compete at national and international levels. Increasingly, attention is also being placed on strengthening the structures, leadership and investment opportunities needed to develop that talent locally.
Participation in international football forums such as the World Football Summit can therefore create opportunities for networking, knowledge exchange and potential partnerships that could contribute to the development of clubs and young players in the region.
The engagement of Gagbuni, Alhaji Baba Daney and Wunam Haruna in Spain highlights the growing involvement of football stakeholders from Northern Ghana in conversations taking place beyond the country’s borders.
Their participation also places greater emphasis on the need for Northern Ghana to move from being viewed largely as a source of football talent to becoming an active participant in the wider football business and development ecosystem
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UDS RETAIN AFRICAN UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP AFTER EXTRA-TIME VICTORY IN CAIRO
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Published: September 16, 2026
Published at 06:09pm
By Saibu Terry
The University for Development Studies (UDS) have successfully defended their African University Football Championship title after defeating Julius Nyerere University of Guinea 2–1 in a thrilling final of the 12th All-Africa University Games in Cairo, Egypt.
UDS produced a determined performance to secure back-to-back continental glory, with the final going beyond regulation time after both sides battled to a 1–1 draw.
Abdul Raphui broke the deadlock 15 minutes into the second half, putting UDS in front and giving the Ghanaian side a crucial advantage.
Julius Nyerere University, however, responded strongly and restored parity in the 70th minute, forcing the contest into extra time as neither side could find a winner in regulation.
With the championship hanging in the balance, UDS produced the decisive moment five minutes into the second half of extra time.
Ezedeen Alhassan stepped up to deliver a superb free-kick that found the back of the net, sending the UDS camp into celebration and securing a dramatic 2–1 victory.
The triumph marks another significant milestone in the history of UDS football and makes the institution the first university to win the African University Football Championship in consecutive editions.
The victory also underlines UDS’s remarkable dominance on the university football scene, with the institution now simultaneously holding the World, African and West African University Football Championship titles.
The achievement further strengthens UDS’s reputation as a leading force in university football and represents a major moment for Ghanaian university sport on the international stage.
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Regent of Dagbon Kampakoya Naa Blesses Sankara Nationals FC Ahead Of RTU Clash
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Published: September 16, 2026
Published at: 09:20am
By Saibu Terry
The Regent of the Dagbon Kingdom, His Royal Majesty Kampakuya Naa Yakubu Abukari, has assured Sankara Nationals FC of the Kingdom support as the club prepares for the 2026/27 football season.
His Royal Majesty gave the assurance when the leadership, technical team and playing body of Sankara Nationals FC on Tuesday 15th September 2026, paid a courtesy visit to him at the Gbewaa Palace in Yendi.
The visit formed part of the club’s preparations for the upcoming season and was intended to formally introduce the team to the Regent while seeking his fatherly guidance, blessings and support ahead of the campaign.
During the visit, the delegation entrusted the club and its activities into the care of the Regent, reaffirming the strong relationship between Sankara Nationals FC and the Dagbon Traditional Kingdom.
The club has a longstanding historical connection with the Dagbon Kingdom, with the late Ya-Naa Abukari II having served as the Life Patron of Sankara Nationals FC. The club said the legacy of the late Ya-Naa remains an important part of its identity and continues to be held in high esteem.
As part of the visit, Sankara Nationals FC presented a replica club jersey to His Royal Majesty. The jersey was presented to Regent on behalf of the team, by the team Manager Mr. Mohammed Abdul Rahaman.
The Regent expressed his gratitude at the visit and welcomed the club’s delegation to the Gbewaa Palace. He assured the team of his support and pledged to assist the club in various way.
Management of Sankara Nationals FC expressed gratitude to His Royal Majesty for the warm reception, fatherly counsel and assurance of support.
The club believes the visit has further strengthened its bond with the Dagbon Traditional Kingdom and will inspire the team as it begins its preparations for the new season.
Sankara Nationals FC will be hoping to translate the goodwill and support into a successful campaign as the club continues its quest for growth and development in Ghanaian football.
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Sankara Nationals CEO Alhaji Baba Osman Daney Tours FC Andorra in Spain
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Published: September 16, 2026
Published at: 08:13am
By Saibu Terry
The Chief Executive Officer of Yendi-based Sankara Nationals FC, Alhaji Baba Osman Daney, has visited FC Andorra’s training facilities at Gimnàstic Parc in Manresa, Barcelona, Catalonia, as part of efforts to explore opportunities for football development and talent advancement.
According to Alhaji Baba Osman Daney, the visit forms part of exploratory engagements with established players within the football industry, with a focus on identifying opportunities that could contribute to the development of young football talents in Ghana.
He said the broader objective is to create pathways and opportunities for emerging Ghanaian talents to develop their abilities and gain exposure within the international football environment, while keeping Sankarayili at the heart of the initiative.
The engagement comes at an important period for Sankara Nationals FC, who are preparing to begin their 2026/2027 UMB Division One League campaign.
The Yendi-based side will open their league account against RTU on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at the Yendi Youth Resource Centre.
The encounter is expected to mark the beginning of Sankara Nationals’ latest campaign as they seek a strong start to the new season.
With the club’s leadership simultaneously exploring international football development opportunities, the engagements in Spain could form part of a broader vision to strengthen the club’s contribution to youth development and create greater opportunities for young footballers in the region and Ghana.
