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2025 AFCONQ: We Want To Honour Ourselves By Beating Niger – Black Stars Coach Otto Addo
18 Nov

2025 AFCONQ: We Want To Honour Ourselves By Beating Niger – Black Stars Coach Otto Addo

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Black Stars coach Otto Addo has expressed his determination to secure a win against Niger in their final match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, aiming to restore pride despite failing to qualify for the tournament. Following a 1-1 draw against Angola last Friday, Ghana was officially eliminated from contention for the competition, which is set to be hosted in Morocco next year. However, the team will face Niger on Monday at the Accra Sports Stadium in a bid to finish third in Group F. Speaking during a pre-match press conference on Sunday, Addo stressed the importance…
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2025 AFCONQ: Black Stars To Depart For Angola Today
13 Nov

2025 AFCONQ: Black Stars To Depart For Angola Today

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The Black Stars of Ghana are set to fly to Luanda later today for their upcoming match against Angola on Friday, November 15. The team began preparations on Monday with their first training session at the Accra Sports Stadium, where eight players were in attendance. On Tuesday, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) confirmed that 14 more players had joined the camp, leaving only Ebenezer Annan yet to arrive. After concluding their training session on Tuesday evening, the team is now ready to depart for Luanda. Upon arrival, the Black Stars will hold a training session on Thursday ahead of the…
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Be Bold And Drop Underperforming Players – Otto Addo Told
08 Nov

Be Bold And Drop Underperforming Players – Otto Addo Told

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Former Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Ibrahim Sannie Daara, has called on Black Stars coach Otto Addo to take a firmer stance and make bold decisions amid the national team’s recent struggles. Sannie Daara, who also serves as a Senior CAF Media Officer, voiced his concerns following the Black Stars’ disappointing performance in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Despite mounting pressure on Addo and his technical staff due to the team’s poor results, Sannie Daara believes the issues are not rooted in coaching. Instead, he urged Addo and his team to make tough decisions…
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2025 AFCONQ: Otto Addo To Announce Black Stars Squad For Angola, Niger Games Today
07 Nov

2025 AFCONQ: Otto Addo To Announce Black Stars Squad For Angola, Niger Games Today

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Black Stars head coach Otto Addo is expected to announce his squad today for the final rounds of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The senior national team will complete their qualification campaign with two crucial matches, facing Angola and Niger in their Matchday five and six encounters. Despite a challenging start, Ghana is determined to secure a spot in the 2025 tournament, set to take place in Morocco. Addo’s team will travel to Luanda to face Angola on November 15 at the Estádio 11 de Novembro, before returning to play Niger at the Accra Sports Stadium on…
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Jerry Afriyie: Meet The Teenager Billed To Be Ghana’s Next Football Star
01 Nov

Jerry Afriyie: Meet The Teenager Billed To Be Ghana’s Next Football Star

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Jerry Afriyie has emerged as the most promising talent in the current Ghana U-20 team, assuming the role of a poster boy. Afriyie is the face of the team due to his unmatched talent and great potential shown in the last two tournaments, the All African Games and WAFU Zone B. The 17-year-old has been immense for the Satellites, leading them to win gold at the African Games and claim silver at the WAFU tournaments. Astonishingly, he won the best player award at both tournaments while also emerging as the top scorer of the WAFU Championship. He scored five goals…
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Black Stars’ Struggles Are Not Spiritual – Ex-Ghana Defender Habib Mohammed
24 Oct

Black Stars’ Struggles Are Not Spiritual – Ex-Ghana Defender Habib Mohammed

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Former Ghana international Habib Mohammed insists the Black Stars' recent struggles are not spiritual, saying the team can only thrive with good preparations and determination. The West African powerhouse fell short to Sudan in the double-header and are on the verge of failing to qualify for CAF’s biggest tournament for the first time since 2004. The Black Stars played out a 0-0 draw at the Accra Sports Stadium, followed by a 2-0 defeat to their opponent at the Benina Martyrs Stadium in Libya. A section of Ghanaians including pastors have attributed the Black Stars' recent struggles to spiritual connection. But…
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If We Knew He Was Going To Share It, We Would’ve Walked Out – How Black Stars Players Reacted Kurt Okraku’s Address
18 Oct

If We Knew He Was Going To Share It, We Would’ve Walked Out – How Black Stars Players Reacted Kurt Okraku’s Address

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It has emerged that some of the Black Stars players took offence at being scolded by the President of the Ghana Football Association, Kurt Okraku, and the publication of the same content on social media by the FA. According to Saddick Adams of Angel Broadcasting Network, a player disclosed to him that if the players knew the purpose of the address was to share the video for public consumption, they would have reacted differently. Sports Obama revealed that the players felt they needed a psychologist to boost their confidence and morale ahead of a crucial game against Sudan. “One of the players…
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Alidu Seidu 3, Inaki 5: Black Stars Player Ratings After Sudan Defeat
16 Oct

Alidu Seidu 3, Inaki 5: Black Stars Player Ratings After Sudan Defeat

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The Black Stars suffered a debacle at the Martyrs of February Stadium in Libya, losing to Sudan. Ghana headed into the game needing a win to avoid complicating their chances of qualifying for the 2025 AFCON. However, the team showed up looking gloomy and unenthusiastic and, as a result, got battered by Sudan, who are comparatively minnows. Sudan secured a comfortable 2-0 win. Two unpardonable defensive errors caused both goals, but the scoreline could have been bigger if the Falcons had taken their chances. The Black Stars players, especially the defence, were often caught in sixes and sevens, while the…
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Andre Ayew Should Have Been Given Befitting Farewell From Black Stars – Eric Nkansah On Kudus’ Number 10 Jersey
11 Oct

Andre Ayew Should Have Been Given Befitting Farewell From Black Stars – Eric Nkansah On Kudus’ Number 10 Jersey

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Legendary Ghanaian sprinter Eric Nkansah has criticized the Ghana Football Association over what he views as a lack of a transitional plan for Ghana’s great players. The legendary athlete has observed the persistent chaos and controversy that greet changes in the captaincy of the Black Stars and believes that the GFA has not done a good job in dealing with the issue. While Eric Nkansah is not a believer of spiritism in football, he believes that the unfair treatment of players who dedicate their careers to the Black Stars could create some misfortune for the team. He is concerned that…
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2025 AFCONQ: Eight More Players Joins Black Stars Camp For Sudan Games
08 Oct

2025 AFCONQ: Eight More Players Joins Black Stars Camp For Sudan Games

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Fenerbahçe defender, Alexander Djiku and seven other players have joined the Black Stars camp in Accra as they prepare for their upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Sudan. Alongside Djiku, players including Tariq Lamptey, Alidu Seidu, Ernest Nuamah, Majeed Ashimeru, Lawrence Ati Zigi, Jerome Opoku, and Abdul Mumin have arrived, bringing the squad total to 19. Six more players are expected to join soon. The team began training with 11 players during their first session at the Accra Sports Stadium on Monday evening. The Black Stars’ technical staff anticipates the remaining players, including late call-ups, to join…
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