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03 Aug

Black Galaxies Beat Lower-Tier Side Kotoku Shining Stars In Friendly

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The Black Galaxies defeated lower-tier side Kotoku Shining Stars 4-2 in a friendly game at the Ghanaman Centre of Excellence in Prampram on Wednesday Medeama forward, Jonathan Sowah, emerged as the star of the match, netting two brilliant goals for the Black Galaxies. Additionally, Richmond Lamptey and Abednego Tetteh also made their mark on the scoresheet, contributing the other goals that secured the victory. The friendly match served as a platform for Black Galaxies coach Didi Dramani to assess the abilities of his squad. The coach had an eye on several talented players during the game, particularly focusing on the…

31 Jan

Coach Sarpong Attributes Galaxies’ Exit To Lack Of Investment

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Coach Josef Emmanuel Sarpong has attributed the Black Galaxies’ painful exit from the ongoing African Nations Championship (CHAN) to poor facilities in the country. Speaking to Graphic Sports after the Black Galaxies’ 0-2 defeat to Niger in their CHAN quarter-final match last Saturday, Coach Sarpong said until those placed at responsible positions to manage football embarked on a strategic investment to improve sports facilities, Ghana would continue to perform abysmally at international tournaments. According to the veteran coach, a conscious sports infrastructure development will transform the local league and also enable local players to match their peers in international tournaments.…

30 Jan

CHAN 2022: We Didn’t Deserve To Lose – Annor Walker On Defeat To Niger

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Black Galaxies head coach, Annor Walker, says his team didn’t deserve to lose to Niger in their fixture at the ongoing African Nations Championship in Algeria. Ghana suffered a shocking exit from the tournament following a 2-0 loss to Niger in the quarterfinal on Saturday, January 28. The loss was the second the team had suffered in three games at the CHAN 2022 tournament after the opening game defeat to Madagascar. Following the exit, Walker said his side deserved better from the game against Niger and didn’t have to be on the losing end. “When they (Niger) got an early…

30 Jan

Bonus Wasn’t Cause Of Galaxies’ Exit — Tony Aubynn

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The chairman of the Black Galaxies Management Committee, Dr Toni Aubynn, has refuted claims that a row over unpaid bonus contributed to the team's exit from the ongoing Championship of Africa Nations Tournament in Algeria. The Galaxies crashed out in the quarter-finals following a 0-2 defeat to Niger, shattering their hopes of winning the tournament for the first time since its introduction in 2009. Dr Aubynn told Graphic Sports in an interview from Algeria yesterday that contrary to speculations that there was a row over money, the players were paid their outstanding bonuses and per diem, leaving them satisfied ahead…

25 Jan

CHAN 2022: Black Galaxies Face Niger Test In Quarterfinal

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The Black Galaxies will face Niger in the quarterfinal of the 2022 African Nations Championship (CHAN) following the latter’s 1-0 win over Cameroon on Tuesday night. Ousseni Badamassi’s 69th-minute strike ensured Niger toppled Cameroon to finish top in Group E, setting up an exciting showdown with the Black Galaxies. Annor Walker’s side finished their group stage campaign in second place after losing their opening game to Madagascar. However, with six points in their last two fixtures, Ghana booked a place in the last eight of the competition where they will now face Niger. The quarterfinal game between the two teams…

24 Jan

CHAN 2022: Gladson Awako Back In Black Galaxies Training After Injury Scare

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Black Galaxies captain, Gladson Awako, has returned to training with his teammates after picking up an injury in Ghana’s opening game against Madagascar at the ongoing African Nations Championship (CHAN). The Hearts of Oak man came off in the 52nd minute of the clash after picking up a knock and was replaced by Seidu Suraj. Ghana went ahead to lose the game 2-1 as they marked their return to the competition with a defeat. The midfielder also missed the Black Galaxies 3-1 win over Sudan in their second group game last week, which put them in pole position for a…

20 Jan

CHAN 2022: Barnieh’s Red Card Incident Unfortunate – Annor Walker

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Black Galaxies head coach, Annor Walker, says Daniel Afriyie Barnieh’s red card against Sudan in their second group game at the 2022 African Nations Championship (CHAN) is unfortunate for the team. The forward was marched off in the 90th minute of the game for a reckless challenge on his marker, an event brought back by the VAR. Prior to picking up the red card, Barnieh had scored from the spot to give Ghana the lead while he also had another goal ruled out for offside. Speaking at the end of the game, Walker said it’s unfortunate they will be without…

20 Jan

CHAN 2022: Black Galaxies Come From Behind To Win 3-1 Against Sudan

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The Black Galaxies of Ghana recovered from their opening day defeat to beat Sudan in their second game at the 2022 African Nations Championship. Goals from Konadu Yiadom, Daniel Afriyie Barnieh and Seidu Suraj was enough for Ghana as they came back from a goal to win 3-1. Annor Walker’s side started the game the better side as they created chances but failed to utilise them. However it was Sudan who got the game’s opening goal with sweet build up from the right side of Ghana’s defence leading to Nooh Al Gozoli putting the Falcons ahead after 31 minutes. Yiadom…

19 Jan

CHAN 2022: It’s A Must-Win – Annor Walker On Ghana-Sudan Game

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Black Galaxies head coach, Annor Walker, says Ghana’s game against Sudan is vital to their chances of staying up in the 2022 African Nations Championship (CHAN). Ghana is currently locked on zero points after losing the opening game to Madagascar on Sunday, January 15. With Ghana expected to receive three points from their final Group C game against Morocco, just like the other two teams, Ghana will have to win against Sudan to have a better chance of advancing to the knockout phase of the competition. “Yes, it’s a must-win for us. We suffered a painful defeat to Madagascar in…

16 Jan

CHAN 2022: My Players Disappointed Me In The First Half Against Madagascar – Annor Walker

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Black Galaxies head coach, Annor Walker, says he was left disappointed by the performance of his team in the first half of their game against Madagascar in the 2022 African Nations Championship (CHAN) on Sunday, January 15. Ghana suffered a 1-2 loss in their opening game against the debutants with Solomampiona Razafindranaivo and Olivier Randriatsiferana scoring in the first half and second half respectively while Augustine Agyapong came off the bench to grab a consolation goal. Having had months of preparations prior to the start of the tournament, the Black Galaxies were expected to get a win in their opener…