GFA threatens legal action over alleged false Black Stars call-up claims

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has issued a legal warning to Bigscout Media over allegations it says are false and defamatory regarding the national team’s player selection process.

In a letter dated July 7, 2026, and signed by lawyer Odupong Agyapong Atta-Agyapong of Odupong & Kishiwale, the GFA demanded the immediate removal of a video published on Bigscout Media’s Facebook page and YouTube channel, which allegedly contained claims about Black Stars call-up arrangements.

The disputed video featured a woman who claimed to be the cousin of footballer Prince Owusu, a professional player for Major League Soccer side CF Montréal.

According to the GFA’s lawyers, the woman alleged that officials of the association demanded 70 per cent of Owusu’s earnings as a condition for facilitating his invitation to the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The claims further suggested that the player’s family and management rejected the alleged arrangement, after which both parties supposedly agreed to a 50-50 deal that the GFA later failed to honour because it was considered unfavourable.

However, the GFA has strongly denied the allegations, describing them as “entirely false, baseless and without any factual foundation.”

The association maintained that no official of the GFA has ever demanded, solicited, negotiated or agreed to receive any percentage of a player’s earnings in connection with a potential Black Stars call-up or otherwise.

The legal letter accused Bigscout Media of publishing and spreading the allegations without verification or giving the GFA an opportunity to respond, arguing that the publication had damaged the reputation of the association and its officials by imputing corruption and abuse of office.

The GFA’s lawyers have demanded that Bigscout Media:

• Remove and permanently delete the video and all related publications from its platforms;
• Cease publishing or republishing similar allegations concerning the GFA or its officials;
• Issue a clear and prominent apology and retraction on the same platforms;
• Provide a written undertaking not to repeat the claims;
• Preserve all digital materials and records connected to the publication; and
• Confirm compliance with the demands within 48 hours of receiving the letter.

The GFA warned that failure to comply could lead to legal proceedings, including claims for defamation and injunctive relief.

The association has reserved all its rights and remedies under the law as it seeks to address what it considers a serious attack on its integrity.