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2023 AFCON Qualifier: Black Stars Holds First Training At Baba Yara Stadium, Kumasi (Video)
06 Sep

2023 AFCON Qualifier: Black Stars Holds First Training At Baba Yara Stadium, Kumasi (Video)

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The Black Stars had their first training session at the Kumasi Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 as they begin preparations for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Central African Republic The session was held at the Baba Yara Stadium behind close doors All the invited players are expected in camp today, September 6. The Black Stars needs a win or draw to secured a place at the 2023 AFCON finals to be hosted by Cote d’Ivoire. The four-time African champions however need a point from the clash against Central African Republic to finish top…
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2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Ghana To Host Madagascar In First Game Of Journey To Mundial
30 Aug

2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Ghana To Host Madagascar In First Game Of Journey To Mundial

Wontumi2Sports,
The Black Stars of Ghana will begin the campaign for the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in November 2023. This week, the full fixtures for the World Cup qualifiers have been revealed on the back of the draw conducted in July. It can be recalled that when the draw was held, the Black Stars were pitted in Group I. In the group, Ghana has to deal with Mali, Madagascar, Comoros, Central African Republic, and Chad. According to the full fixtures for the qualifiers, Ghana will host Madagascar in the first game of the qualifiers in November between November 13 and 21. In…
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Kamaldeen Sulemana Makes Swift Recovery From Injury
23 Aug

Kamaldeen Sulemana Makes Swift Recovery From Injury

Wontumi1Sports, ,
Southampton have received an injury boost following Kamaldeen Sulemana’s return to training after spending time on the sidelines to nurse his injury. The Southampton forward had been battling with a muscle injury which saw him miss the first three games in the Championship while emerging as an injury doubt for Ghana’s match in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Central African Republic (CAR). However, there has been a major injury boost for the player as he resumes training with the Saints. The 21-year-old who joined Southampton in January has had a difficult time adjusting to life in…
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Good News: Give Ghana Based Players Slots In Black Stars – Nana Addo To GFA Boss, Black Stars Coach
03 Aug

Good News: Give Ghana Based Players Slots In Black Stars – Nana Addo To GFA Boss, Black Stars Coach

Evans ManassehSports, ,
The fifth president of the fourth republic of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo has suggested to the president of the Ghana football Association, Kurt Okraku and Black Stars coach, Chris Hughton to involve local players in the Black Stars call ups list . President Akufo-Addo spoke the mind of most Ghanaian football enthusiasts in his exhortation which is likely to be a welcome news for the local players as well "When a team wins the Ghana premier league, some players of the team should be called up into the Black Stars team." The President adviced. Upon hearing the news, most Ghanaians and…
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‘I Have Written To The President On How To Use World Cup Money’ – Sports Minister
28 Jul

‘I Have Written To The President On How To Use World Cup Money’ – Sports Minister

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The Minister for Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, has confirmed his ministry have formally requested confirmation from the Office of the President, on how to use Ghana’s participation fee from the 2022 World Cup. The GFA, earlier this week received the $9 million cash allocation from FIFA, as part of their participation in Qatar. The Sports Ministry at a press conference revealed they intend to apply ‘precedent’ in their usage of the money, with the funding of preparations for Afcon 2023 and rehabilitation of sports infrastructure at Prampram as highlights. But President Akufo-Addo will need to grant the ministry and…
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Prime Take: Clean Your Minds Of Hatred And Prejudice, It Blinds Efficiency – Joe Lartey Snr To GFA
27 Jul

Prime Take: Clean Your Minds Of Hatred And Prejudice, It Blinds Efficiency – Joe Lartey Snr To GFA

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Veteran sports commentator, Joe Lartey Snr, has advised the leadership of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to eschew loathing in the governance of football. Speaking in a yet-to-be-televised Prime Takeinterview with Muftawu Nabila Abdulai, the venerable Lartey, noted that politics and desire for money have negatively impacted the growth of Ghana’s football. “They should clean their heads,” the former GBC journalist said when quizzed what advice he would offer to the leadership of Ghana football. “Sooner than later, I intend to visit the president of Ghana football, Kurt Okraku. I want to have a little chat with him and share the little…
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PSG Interested In Signing Black Stars Forward Ernest Nuamah
24 Jul

PSG Interested In Signing Black Stars Forward Ernest Nuamah

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French giants, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), are interested in signing Back Stars forward, Ernest Nuamah, from Nordsjaelland. This is according to French media outlet, L’Equipe, who said the Danish club has already rejected a first bid for the 19-year-old. The Paris-based club are now pursuing young talents because of a change in transfer policy. They have been buying star players for the better half of the last ten years, without seeing a lot of success in Europe. Many clubs in Europe are said to be monitoring Ernest Nuamah after his breakout season with Nordsjaelland. The Right to Dream Academy graduate scored…
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Black Stars Have Not Impressed Under Chris Hughton – George Amoako
20 Jul

Black Stars Have Not Impressed Under Chris Hughton – George Amoako

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A member of the Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), George Amoako, says Chris Hughton’s work as Black Stars head coach has left him disappointed so far. Hughton was appointed the Black Stars following the departure of Otto Addo and has been in charge of three games so far. During that run, the Black Stars have picked just one win, drawing the other two. In a recent interview, Amoako claimed the Irish coach has done very little to impress so far as the main man in charge. “Have you seen Chris Hughton’s performance? He has played three matches. He hasn’t…
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2022 World Cup: 5 Ghanaian Clubs To Get More Than $500K In Player Benefits
13 Jul

2022 World Cup: 5 Ghanaian Clubs To Get More Than $500K In Player Benefits

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Five Ghanaian clubs are to receive over $500,000 from the FIFA Club Benefits Programme as part of rewards for having representatives in the Black Stars squad at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. A FIFA report, to be released on Thursday morning, reveals that the Ghana Football Association received $565,772.42 to be distributed among the five clubs in Ghana. Asante Kotoko, Hearts of Oak, King Faisal, Dreams Football Club and Steadfast Football Club are the beneficiaries of the programme. From the report, Hearts received the highest amount, being $219,008.70 while Kotoko were paid $200,757.97. The reports also shows Steadfast get $109,504.72.…
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World Cup 2026Q: Ghana To Discover Opponents Today
13 Jul

World Cup 2026Q: Ghana To Discover Opponents Today

Wontumi1Sports,
The Black Stars will get to know their opponents for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers later on Thursday, July 13. The official draw for the qualifiers will take place in Benin during the 45th CAF General Assembly. The Black Stars are seeking their fifth appearance at the global showpiece after being at the 2006, 2010, 2014 and 2022 editions. Ghana has been placed in Pot 2 for the 2026 World Cup African qualifiers and could face Nigeria, Morocco, Algeria, Senegal or Tunisia in the group stage of the qualifying series. FIFA unveiled the pots for the Africa qualifiers on…
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