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‘I Can’t Believe I Am Here’ – Tariq Lamptey On His First Start At The World Cup For Ghana
05 Jun

‘I Can’t Believe I Am Here’ – Tariq Lamptey On His First Start At The World Cup For Ghana

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Black Stars defender Tariq Lamptey says he was left in awe following his first start for Ghana at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The 22-year-old was handed a starting berth in Ghana’s second group game against South Korea after making a cameo appearance in the opener against Portugal. The Brighton and Hove Albion star was part of the new faces brought into the team ahead of the mundial and got the chance to feature for the team under Otto Addo. Talking about his experience in Qatar, Tariq told Joy Sports in an exclusive interview he was stunned by…
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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 Aims To Develop Black Stars Into Title Contenders – Joseph Paintsil
09 May

Chris Hughton Aims To Develop Black Stars Into Title Contenders – Joseph Paintsil

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In form Black Stars winger, Joseph Paintsil claims Chris Hughton is determined to build a Black Stars squad capable of winning trophies. Following Otto Addo's departure after the 2022 World Cup, the former Newcastle United manager secured a 21-month contract to oversee the Black Stars as head coach in March. Hughton went on win four crucial points in Ghana's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification doubleheader against Angola. Joseph Paintsil, who played an important role in the games, praised the veteran manager's qualities while explaining that Hughton's goal is to develop the team into a trophy-winning group. “He [Chris Hughton]…
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No Ghanaian Coach Has Applied For The Vacant Black Stars Job – Ghana FA Spokesperson Reveals
11 Jan

No Ghanaian Coach Has Applied For The Vacant Black Stars Job – Ghana FA Spokesperson Reveals

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Ghana FA Communications Director Henry Asante Twum has disclosed that no Ghanaian coach has applied for the vacant Black Stars job. The Black Stars are without a head coach following Coach Otto Addo's resignation at the 2022 World Cup. The Ghana FA has started the process to recruit a new coach and according to the FA Spokesperson only foreign coaches have applied for the job so far. Speaking in an interview on Accra-based radio station Asempa FM on applicants for the Black Stars job he said, “Maybe over 60 applications. The Black Stars is very attractive. You cannot have Mohammed…
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Ex-GFA Boss Nyaho-Tamakloe Wants Chris Hughton Named Black Stars Coach
15 Dec

Ex-GFA Boss Nyaho-Tamakloe Wants Chris Hughton Named Black Stars Coach

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Former Ghana Football Association chairman, Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe is backing the idea of appointing Chris Hughton as coach of the Black Stars.  Otto Addo stepped down as head coach of the team after Ghana exited the World Cup at the group stage despite Hughton acting as technical advisor. Despite the team's failure in Qatar, Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe believes the former Brighton manager is the right man to lead the Black Stars. 'I think Chris Hughton will be the right person because of his background. He has the African background; secondly, he is a coach with experience and also has had the…
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World Cup 2022: Sulley Muntari Predicts Win For Ghana Against Portugal In Opening Game
24 Nov

World Cup 2022: Sulley Muntari Predicts Win For Ghana Against Portugal In Opening Game

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Former Ghana international Sulley Muntari is optimistic about the chances of the Black Stars against Portugal in their opening game of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. This will be the second meeting between Ghana and Portugal in the World Cup with the first meeting ending 2-1 in favor of the Portuguese side at the 2014 World Cup. The former Inter Milan midfielder was at the team's camp in Doha, to interact and motivate the players ahead of the big game on Thursday to be played at the Stadium 974. Muntari, who played in all Ghana's three World Cups from 2006,…
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World Cup 2022: Black Stars Training Gets Intense Ahead Of Portugal Clash
22 Nov

World Cup 2022: Black Stars Training Gets Intense Ahead Of Portugal Clash

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Black Stars have stepped up their preparations for their 2022 World Cup Group H opener against Portugal on Thursday. The four-time African champions arrived in Doha over the weekend amid fanfare, as they were greeted by a massive crowd who had been waiting for them at their hotel for hours. The team also had their official photoshoot before taking to the field to begin training for the crucial match against Portugal. The training was intense on Monday, with numerous health clashes between players. Everyone brought his A-game to Monday's practice, which left coach Otto Addo pleased. The coach after the…
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World Cup 2022: GFA Confirm Jojo Wollacott To Join Black Stars In Qatar
22 Nov

World Cup 2022: GFA Confirm Jojo Wollacott To Join Black Stars In Qatar

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The Ghana Football Association (GFA) have confirmed that Jojo Wollacott will join the Black Stars in Qatar ahead of the team's World Cup opener against Portugal. Wollacott had a successful surgery on a fractured finger over the weekend, which cruelly ruled him out of the tournament. The goalkeeper was crucial to Ghana's qualification and was devastated when it was confirmed that he would not be able to compete in his first World Cup. "Joseph Wollacott who is not part of the final squad for the 2022 World Cup will join the team’s base in Qatar for the match against Portugal,"…
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World Cup 2022: Football Community Of Mozambique Back Black Stars To Excel In Qatar
21 Nov

World Cup 2022: Football Community Of Mozambique Back Black Stars To Excel In Qatar

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The Football Community of Mozambique have backed the Black Stars to excel in Qatar during the 2022 FIFA World Cup. This was contained in a letter dated November 18 and copied to Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku. “With the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 about to kick off in the coming days, on behalf of the Executive Committee of the Mozambican Football Federation (FMF) and on my personal name, I would like to extend the best wishes for the participation of your national team in the tournament. “It is, undoubtedly, the biggest football stage and the participation of your…
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