Former Ghana goalkeeper Fatau Dauda recently shared insights into how his tenure with the Black Stars transformed his life, revealing that he was able to construct his own house following his participation in the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Dauda, who earned 26 caps for Ghana between 2008 and 2015, including appearances in the […] The post AFCON 2008 money helped me build a house
A few positives came from the recent friendlies of the Black Stars in Morocco. Despite the team failing to pick a win against Nigeria and Uganda, one of the bright sparks was seeing young players get an opportunity with the national team. Ebenezer Annan received a late call-up and replaced the injured Gideon Mensah in […] The post Throwing the light on newly inducted Black Stars first
Kobena Mensah Woyome, a Ranking Member of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Youth and Sports, has disclosed plans for a public hearing to address the factors contributing to the Black Stars’ disappointing performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Black Stars’ campaign in the tournament ended in disappointment as they suffered an […] The post Black
Former Ghana International, Dan Quaye has called on the technical team of the Black Stars to give opportunity to the goalkeepers playing in the Ghana Premier League. According to Quaye, some of the local goalkeepers have shown enough quality to be playing for the Black Stars as the goalkeeping department has been the team’s weakest […] The post Dan Quaye makes case for local goalkeepers
Dreams FC coach Abdul Karim Zito has commended the officiating standards in this season’s CAF Confederation Cup, expressing his satisfaction with the referees’ performance thus far. The Ghana FA Cup champions have reached the quarter-finals of the competition, marking the first time in two decades that a Ghanaian side has achieved this feat. As they […] The post Dreams
Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has shared the challenges he faced during his prolonged injury layoff, spanning nearly five months, as he edges closer to full fitness. Partey, a key figure for both Arsenal and the Black Stars of Ghana, endured a frustrating period characterised by limited appearances, making just six Premier League outings for the […] The post Injury setbacks have been tough for
Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has admitted his side has a discipline problem that needs to be addressed going forward. Ghana picked up three red cards and five yellow cards in two friendly matches against Nigeria and Uganda. Jerome Opoku, Mohammed Salisu, and Alidu Seidu all saw red for dissent towards referees. Addo believes […] The post Otto Addo vows to tackle
The Interim Management Committee (IMC) of Asante Kotoko has disclosed a crunch meeting held with the coaching staff led by Dr Prosper Narteh Ogum. This follows the current disappointing result which has seen the club slip from third place in the Ghana Premier League table to ninth place. In a statement released by Kotoko on […] The post Kotoko holds emergency meeting with
Jordan Ayew has reaffirmed the steadfast commitment of himself and his older brother Andre Ayew to the Black Stars cause. The Ayew brothers, mainstays in the Ghanaian national team for over a decade, have vowed to continue fighting for their country till the end. Speaking ahead of the Black Stars’ upcoming friendly match against Uganda, […] The post We will always fight for
Former president of the Chinese Football Association (CFA), Chen Xuyuan, has been handed a life sentence for his involvement in bribery, marking a significant development in China’s anti-corruption crackdown within the sports sector. Chen Xuyuan, along with several senior sporting executives, was sentenced on Tuesday following an extensive investigation, as reported by state media. The […] The post Ex-China
The Black Stars of Ghana will be seeking their first win after seven games when they take on the Cranes of Uganda on Tuesday in Marrakech, Morocco. The match, scheduled for Tuesday at 16:00 GMT, marks the culmination of the March international friendlies for both sides. Ghana will enter the to achieve redemption having lost […] The post Black Stars seek first win in 7 games in Uganda
Ghana coach Otto Addo says goalkeeper Jojo Wollacott faces challenges in reclaiming his spot as Black Stars’ number one. Wollacott, who was the first-choice goalkeeper for the Black Stars until an injury just before the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, has struggled for game time since then, with his last appearance for the team dating […] The post It’s difficult to say Wollacott
Head coach of the Black Satellites Desmond Ofei is already looking ahead to reaching the U-20 World Cup just days after winning gold at the African Games. The Black Satellites narrowly beat Uganda at the Accra Sports stadium in the final courtesy a late strike by Jerry Afriyie to clinch the gold medal in the […] The post Desmond Ofei sets sights on reaching World Cup with
Jerome Opoku celebrated a milestone in his burgeoning international career, finding the back of the net for Ghana in a thrilling 2-2 draw against Uganda in a friendly encounter on Tuesday. The Istanbul Basaksehir defender opened the scoring with a well-placed header from a pinpoint delivery by Jordan Ayew. Unfortunately, the jubilation proved fleeting as […] The post Ghana defender
Nigeria international Alex Iwobi has labelled Ghana’s exit at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as shameful. The Black Stars despite high hopes of averting their previous dismal performance at the 2021 AFCON failed to impress once more. Ghana, despite entering the competition with high hopes of redemption following their lackluster performance in the […] The post Ghana’s AFCON exit was
2008 was a year Ghana boasted a galaxy of stars. the Black Stars were blessed with top-notch talents most of them featuring in the big European Leagues. It was not surprising the four-time West African champions earned their highest FIFA ranking within that period. An ascension which began in from their first World Cup appearance […] The post Fatau Dauda: From a lion
Asante Kotoko, the record champions of the Ghana Premier League (GPL), have found themselves in a period of turbulence, with their title aspirations hanging in the balance. The Porcupine Warriors have endured a dismal run of form, losing seven of their last eight competitive fixtures, allowing their fierce rivals, Hearts of Oak, to leapfrog them […] The post Crisis engulfing
Asante Kotoko have issued a plea to the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to tackle issues surrounding officiating, safety, and security in Ghana Premier League matches. The club emphasised that such issues are detrimental to the “integrity of the game on all levels.” This call to action comes in response to disciplinary action taken against the […] The post Kotoko
Former Brazil defender Dani Alves has paid 1 million euros ($1.2 million) in bail to secure his release from prison while he appeals a rape conviction, confirmed by a Spanish court on Monday. Alves, who surrendered his passports as part of the bail conditions, is expected to be released later today. He will be subjected […] The post Dani Alves released from prison amid rape conviction
The African Games, held every four years, typically preceding the Olympic Games, stands as a significant pan-African event owned by the African Union (AU). Its primary goals include highlighting Africa’s athletic talent, fostering cultural exchange, and advancing unity, social cohesion, and peace across the continent. Established in 1965 with the inaugural edition hosted in the […] The post Accra
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