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Favorable Weather Could Help Ghana Win Afcon In Cote D’Ivoire – GFA
22 Jun

Favorable Weather Could Help Ghana Win Afcon In Cote D’Ivoire – GFA

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The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is confident next year’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will present Ghana a realistic chance of finally reclaiming the trophy, because of similar weather conditions between Ghana and tournament hosts, Ivory Coast. Ghana shares a border with Ivory Coast on its west side. The country has still not qualified to the competition – after a goalless stalemate with Madagascar – but ahead of the final window in September, Prosper Harrison Addo, GFA General Secretary, is already confident the Black Stars could win it all. “The weather and everything [in Ivory Coast] suits us, so we’re…
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Ghana Is Close To Winning AFCON Title – Joseph Paintsil
20 Jun

Ghana Is Close To Winning AFCON Title – Joseph Paintsil

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Ghana winger Joseph Paintsil believes Ghana is close to ending its 40-years drought without winning the glorious Africa Cup of Nations. The Black Stars have not coveted any trophy since 1982 when the nation last won the AFCON title. However, Paintsil remains optimistic about Ghana's chances of winning its first AFCON title in 42 years. "I think we are close," he told 3 Sports when asked if Ghana can win the AFCON. "As you can see the coach is really working hard to build the players and make sure the players know each other. "It's all about knowing each other and every…
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Hughton Relies On Injured Players’ Return To Boost Black Stars
19 Jun

Hughton Relies On Injured Players’ Return To Boost Black Stars

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Ghana coach Chris Hughton remains hopeful that several key Black Stars players who missed the team’s match against Madagascar will recover in time for their crucial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against the Central African Republic. The team’s failure to secure a victory resulted in a goalless draw, delaying their qualification until September when they face the Central African Republic. Leading up to the match, Ghana’s squad was without the services of Tariq Lamptey, Antoine Semenyo, Baba Abdul Rahman, Inaki Williams, and Alexander Djiku, who were all sidelined due to injuries. Gideon Mensah was also ruled out after the…
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Tariq Lamptey Confident Ghana Can End 41-Year Old AFCON Trophy Drought
08 Jun

Tariq Lamptey Confident Ghana Can End 41-Year Old AFCON Trophy Drought

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Tariq Lamptey, the talented defender of the Black Stars, holds an optimistic outlook that Ghana can finally put an end to the nation's 41-year trophy drought. Lamptey believes that by approaching the game with the right mindset and unwavering focus, the Black Stars have the potential to achieve glory. Ghana has been unable to clinch the African Cup of Nations since its triumph in 1982. Despite reaching the finals in 1992, 2010, and 2015, the team suffered defeat on all three occasions, twice to Ivory Coast and once to Egypt. Lamptey expressed his perspective on the challenging nature of football,…
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‘If We Do What Is Right, We Will’ – Tariq Lamptey On Ending Black Stars Trophy Drought
07 Jun

‘If We Do What Is Right, We Will’ – Tariq Lamptey On Ending Black Stars Trophy Drought

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Ghana international Tariq Lamptey says he is confident the Black Stars can end their 41-year wait for a major title if they are able to get things right within the team. Ghana is yet to win any laurel since beating Libya on penalties to win the 1982 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Tripoli. What has followed after has been a series of heartbreak and poor performances with the Black Stars losing the three finals they have reached on the continental stage in 1992, 2010 and 2015. Even at a time when Ghana had one of the best squads on…
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Chris Hughton Names Ransford-Yeboah Konigsdorffer As Inaki Williams Replacement For AFCON Qualifier
06 Jun

Chris Hughton Names Ransford-Yeboah Konigsdorffer As Inaki Williams Replacement For AFCON Qualifier

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Hamburg forward Ransford-Yeboah Konigsdorffer has been handed a call-up by Black Stars Head Coach Chris Hughton as a replacement for Inaki Williams who has been ruled out of the upcoming African Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group E qualifier against Madagascar due to injury. The Athletic Bilbao forward who is part of the team summoned for the crucial game by Chris Hughton has been ruled out with an injury to his right knee, a statement revealed via a social media post on Monday, June 5, 2023. He added that he had been playing with the condition in recent weeks and that…
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Asamoah Gyan Details What Ghana Must Do To Win AFCON
05 Jun

Asamoah Gyan Details What Ghana Must Do To Win AFCON

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Ghana legend, Asamoah Gyan believes the senior national team, the Black Stars, need a plan to win the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy. Ghana, who are four-time African champions won the last Afcon trophy in 1982 in Libya. The West African country have come close to ending the country's Afcon trophyless jinx in 1992, 2010 and 2015. In the last Afcon in Cameroon, the Black Stars exit the group phase with just a point after three games. However, Gyan, who is the country's all-time leading goalscorer beleives there should be a plan that will guide the team to win…
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Injured Daniel-Kofi Kyereh, Three Others To Miss AFCON Qualifier Against Madagascar
24 May

Injured Daniel-Kofi Kyereh, Three Others To Miss AFCON Qualifier Against Madagascar

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Ghana head coach, Chris Hughton is gearing up to lead the Black Stars into the next game of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. Ahead of the last but one match of the AFCON qualifiers, the Black Stars will be without four top players. Attacking midfielder Daniel-Kofi Kyereh who has been injured for several months will not be available for selection. The SC Freiburg man is not expected to be fit in time to play for the Black Stars with his recovered period pushed to the off-season. In addition to Daniel-Kofi Kyereh, three other Black Stars players who…
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Black Stars Trio Eyed For U-23 AFCON Squad, Boosting Olympic Qualification Hopes
17 May

Black Stars Trio Eyed For U-23 AFCON Squad, Boosting Olympic Qualification Hopes

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Black Meteors, could receive a significant boost with the potential inclusion of Mohammed Kudus, Joseph Paintsil, and Kamaldeen Sulemana in their squad for the upcoming U-23 Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Morocco. The tournament serves as a qualifying event for the men’s football tournament at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Henry Asante Twum, the communication director of the Ghana Football Association, in an interview with Kumasi-based Akoma FM, confirmed the eligibility of these players to represent Ghana at the U-23 level. He expressed optimism about their potential inclusion, stating, “The two coaches will decide on it. [Black Meteors coach] Ibrahim Tanko…
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Chris Hughton Reveals AFCON Target Ahead Of Angola Tie
23 Mar

Chris Hughton Reveals AFCON Target Ahead Of Angola Tie

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Chris Hughton has revealed the target is for the Black Stars to secure qualification to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations and perform well. The head coach is set to take charge of his first game on Thursday, March 23, when the Black Stars take on the Palancas Negras at the Baba Yara Stadium. Ghana’s quest to win the AFCON trophy again has continued for over 40 years with the closest attempts being the finalists in 2010 and 2015 where they ended up on the losing side. Speaking at his first press conference as the team’s gaffer, Hughton revealed the…
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