Head coach of the Black Stars of Ghana, Otto Addo, has admitted that his team needs to improve before the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Speaking after Ghana lost 1-0 to South Korea on Tuesday morning, the coach noted that his focus in the coming months will be on transforming the national team in all aspects of their play.â??For the World Cup, there are still some months to go for us to improve. Surely also in all aspects, in pressing and creating chances, but also not allowing chances,
Ghana coach Otto Addo says the Black Stars struggled to execute their pressing scheme against South Korea because several new players are still adapting to his system.Ghana lost 2-0 to Japan, and on Tuesday, an improved performance saw them lose 1-0. Black Stars used a five-back shape in both games on the Asian tour, shifting between a 5-4-1 and a 5-2-3-1.Addo explained that South Korea often overloaded one side, forcing Ghanaâ??s wide players and midfielders into quick decisions
Black Stars coach Otto Addo says Ghana have 'months' to make the necessary improvements before the 2026 World Cup, stressing that the team must refine every phase of their play ahead of the tournament.After this break, the team will only meet once in the March window before regrouping for the 2026 World Cup.He made the assessment after Tuesdayâ??s 1-0 defeat to South Korea in Seoul, where Ghana produced a stronger display than in last weekâ??s loss to Japan.Addo
Black Stars coach Otto Addo says assessing Ghanaâ??s performances against Japan and South Korea is challenging, stressing that tactical adjustments and contrasting opposition styles make direct comparison unreliable.He maintained that the team created more openings in Seoul than in last weekâ??s 2-0 defeat in Nagoya, but noted that each match demanded different solutions.Addo pointed to the structural changes made for the 1-0 loss to South Korea on Tuesday, explaining that
Ghana striker Antoine Semenyo has a £65m release clause in his contract ahead of the January transfer window. The clause will be activated withing the first two weeks of January as several clubs including English champions prepare to make a move for the red hot striker.Bournemouth seem to be preparing for life after their talismanic forward following huge interest from top clubs in England.He was on the radar of Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City in the
Black Stars coach Otto Addo says Tuesdayâ??s 1-0 defeat to South Korea showed clear progress from last weekâ??s 2-0 loss to Japan, noting that his players pressed with greater intensity and purpose throughout the friendly in Seoul.He maintained that the stronger collective effort reflected their growing understanding of his tactical demands.Addo highlighted the improvement in Ghanaâ??s off-ball work, stressing that the side applied pressure more consistently and disrupted
Black Stars coach Otto Addo described Tuesdayâ??s loss to South Korea as an â??evenâ? contest, insisting the match offered encouraging signs despite Ghanaâ??s 1-0 defeat.The team produced a more structured display than in last weekâ??s reverse to Japan, showing improved movement and confidence on the ball throughout the friendly in Seoul.Addo noted that Ghana maintained good possession at key stages, yet South Korea proved more decisive in the final third.â??I
South Koreaâ??s superior finishing proved decisive, according to Otto Addo, after Ghana fell 1-0 in Tuesdayâ??s international friendly in Seoul.The Black Stars boss admitted his side created enough chances but failed to convert, which ultimately shaped the outcome.The Ghanaian side showed a stronger display than in last weekâ??s defeat to Japan, offering improved ball circulation and attacking intent.Addo noted his teamâ??s progress but conceded the Koreans made better
Italy-born Ghanaian Karen Appiah Amoakoah produced a player of the match display to help AC Milan's Women's U19 team to a thumping victory at Fiorentina in the Women's Primavera League. The 18-year-old scored and delivered a brace of assists to inspire the Milan side to a 5-1 victory on Sunday, November 16.The hosts broke the deadlock early in the match through Giulia Baccaro but AC Milan responded 30 minutes later through hat-trick heroine Strauss Louise to end
Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare delivered a standout performance for the Black Stars in their 1-0 loss to South Korea on Tuesday at the Seoul World Cup Stadium, making a strong case for the starting spot ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Asare missed Ghanaâ??s 2-0 defeat to Japan in the Kirin Challenge Cup after arriving late to camp. Many had questioned whether he could handle pressure against top sides, arguing he hadnâ??t faced stronger opposition during the World
Viktoria Plzen striker Prince Kwabena Adu made a strong impression in his first start for the Black Stars, despite Ghanaâ??s 1-0 defeat to South Korea on Tuesday at the Seoul World Cup Stadium.Starting alongside Christopher Bonsu Baah, Adu displayed composure and confidence in attack. He cleverly sat the goalkeeper down with a fake shot and finished calmly, only for the goal to be ruled out for a marginal offside. Prince Kwabena Adu's finish. Just, just offside.
FIFA World Cup 2026â?¢ ticket holders travelling to the United States can now access the FIFA Priority Appointment Scheduling System (FIFA PASS), a service designed to streamline visa interviews for fans attending matches.The system was unveiled at a White House event attended by President Donald J. Trump, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, members of the White House Task Force, and FIFA President Gianni Infantino. FIFA PASS allows
Benjamin Asare saved a penalty as the Black Stars produced a stronger performance in their final match of the Asian tour, yet they still fell 1-0 to South Korea on Tuesday at the Seoul World Cup Stadium.South Korea broke the deadlock when Tae-seok Lee was left unmarked at the far post and headed in from close range. Asare prevented further damage with a series of confident interventions.The Hearts of Oak goalkeeper, who did not feature in the 2-0 defeat to Japan last Friday, denied
Viktoria Plzen forward Prince Adu Kwabena has set sights on making the Black Stars squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup tournament to be staged in the USA, Canada and Mexico.The former Bechem United star made his debut for the West African football heavyweights last Friday, coming on as a second half substitute in 2-0 defeat to Japan at the Toyota Stadium.The exciting young attacker was introduced in the 56th minute, replacing Antoine Semenyo, who captained the side on the day.As
Ghana coach Otto Addo has made six changes to his lineup for Tuesdayâ??s high-stakes international friendly against South Korea.Having succumbed to a 2-0 defeat to Japan last Friday, the West African football heavyweights are seeking to return to victory as they take on South Korea at the Seoul World Cup Stadium.However, Otto Addo, has ring changes to the lineup that faced Japan at the Toyota Stadium, where Ghana fell short to the Blue SamuraiHearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin
Ghana coach Otto Addo has made six changes in his line up to face South Korea in a high-stake international friendly match on Tuesday.
Ghana international Andre Morgan Ayew has reflected on the Black Satellites success at the 2009 FIFA U20 World Cup, while setting sights on another global football triumph soon.Ayew, who is the most capped player for the Black Stars gained prominence after spearheading the Black Satellites World Cup triumph in Egypt 16-years back.Having been named as the ambassador for the 2025 MILO U-13 Champions League, the former Marseille, Swansea City and West Ham United star affirms winning
Nations FC head coach, Frimpong Manso, has expressed frustration with the commitment levels of some of his players this season.Manso, who took over from Kasim Mingle, has managed just one victory in four matches.Following a 2-1 defeat to Berekum Chelsea, he openly criticised players he believes are not taking their responsibilities seriously."Those who want to play, I will let them play, and it does not matter who you are. If you are not serious and you don't want to play
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The Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association, Henry Asante Twum, says the mood in the Black Stars camp remains highly competitive as the team prepares to face South Korea in their final November friendly.Nineteen players are currently in camp for Tuesdayâ??s match at the Seoul World Cup Stadium.The squad has been trimmed by injuries to Francis Abu, Mohammed Salisu and Antoine Semenyo, who have all been ruled out. Abu is recovering from a broken ankle, while Salisu
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