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Black Stars Team Manager Clarifies André Ayew Teamsheet Error Against Angola
30 Mar

Black Stars Team Manager Clarifies André Ayew Teamsheet Error Against Angola

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The team manager of the Black Stars, Ameenu Shardow, has dismissed reports Andre Ayew was left out of the official matchday squad for Ghana’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Angola in Kumasi. Ghana hosted Angola at the Baba Yara Stadium on matchday three of the qualifiers in what was Chris Hughton’s first game in charge of the national team. However, the most talked about incident from the game was the omission of Ayew’s name from the Ghana Football Association’s (GFA’s) graphic to announce the squad for the game. There were reports the captain had been dropped for the…
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Sammy Kuffour Resigns From Black Stars Role – Reports
29 Mar

Sammy Kuffour Resigns From Black Stars Role – Reports

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Legendary Ghanaian footballer, Sammy Osei Kuffour has reportedly stepped down from his role as a member of the management committee of the Black Stars. Kumasi-based Sompa FM reports that Sammy Kuffour tendered his resignation letter before the team’s latest assignments against Angola. Collin Atta Poku suggests that the reason Kuffour was not spotted with the team during their games against Angola is that he is no longer a member of the management committee. Sammy Kuffour was appointed as a member of the management committee of the Black Stars in February 2022. The former defender was ever-present with the team during the 2022 World…
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AFCON 2023 Qualifiers: Chris Hughton Explains Why Thomas Partey Missed Angola Game In Luanda
28 Mar

AFCON 2023 Qualifiers: Chris Hughton Explains Why Thomas Partey Missed Angola Game In Luanda

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Black Stars coach Chris Hughton has clarified why midfielder Thomas Partey was absent from the starting eleven during Monday's match against Angola in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification. During the match, many Ghanaians wondered why Hughton made such a decision, leaving the Arsenal star out of the team's starting lineup. However, Hughton addressed the matter during the post-match press conference, stating that Partey had a minor injury issue that posed a significant risk to his participation. "Thomas has a small injury issue & we felt it was too big of a risk to start him," the Black Stars head coach explained. Despite Partey's absence, Ghana…
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Joseph Paintsil 8, Gideon Mensah 3: Ratings Of Black Stars Players In 1-1 Draw With Angola
28 Mar

Joseph Paintsil 8, Gideon Mensah 3: Ratings Of Black Stars Players In 1-1 Draw With Angola

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Another set of reactive yet brilliant tactical moves from Chris Hughton's ensured that the Black Stars left the Estádio 11 de Novembro in Luanda with a point to stay on top of Group E in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Joseph Paintsil and Osman Bukari combined to save the Black Stars from defeat after getting the equalizer in the 72nd minute of the game. It was not a dominant performance from the Black Stars but the team managed to get something from the game to save face. Here are the ratings of the Black Stars players who featured in the game in Luanda. Ati Zigi -…
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Yaya Toure Was A World Class Player In The Premier League – Asamoah Gyan
27 Mar

Yaya Toure Was A World Class Player In The Premier League – Asamoah Gyan

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Former Black Stars captain, Asamoah Gyan has eulogized Yaya Toure, describing him as a world-class player during his playing days in the Premier League. Toure, following his move from Barcelona, became a household name at Manchester City having won several laurels under different managers. The Ivorian international spent eight successful seasons in England’s top-flight league with Manchester City where he played over 230 games, scoring 59 goals and assisting 35 times. The 39-year-old won 3 premier league titles, 2 FA Cup titles, 2 League Cup titles, and the Community Shield in 2012. “Yaya Toure is one of the best African players I played with…
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Nicholas Opoku Receives Late Black Stars Call-Up To Replace Injured Salisu, Djiku
27 Mar

Nicholas Opoku Receives Late Black Stars Call-Up To Replace Injured Salisu, Djiku

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Amiens defender, Nicholas Opoku, has been handed a late call-up to join the Black Stars ahead of the 2023 African Cup of Nations qualifier against Angola in Luanda. Nicholas Opoku who has been out of the Black Stars for the last couple of years now gets another shot in the team to give coach Chris Hughton options at the back with some players set to miss the game through injuries. The two injured players who will miss the return leg against Angola are Southampton defender, Mohammed Salisu and Strasbourg's Alexander Djiku. "I don’t know Nicholas, as well as some of the staff members and…
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Black Stars: Nicholas Opoku Landed Late Call Up For Angola Game
27 Mar

Black Stars: Nicholas Opoku Landed Late Call Up For Angola Game

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Nicholas Opoku has joined the Black Stars in Luanda for the Africa Cup of Nations Group E clash against Angola on Monday. The Amiens defender has been drafted in to provide options for Coach Chris Hughton following the absence of Salisu Mohammed and Alexander Djiku. The two defenders who have been key members of the Ghana squad in recent times were left out of the travelling party due to injuries. Nicholas made his Black Stars debut in July 2017, and has gone on to play for Ghana 13 times and scored one goal. He is expected to provide competition for…
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Hughton Urges Players To Be Clinical After Narrow Win Over Angola
24 Mar

Hughton Urges Players To Be Clinical After Narrow Win Over Angola

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Black Stars coach Chris Hughton has urged his team to step up their efforts in front of goal following their profligacy in their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Angola in Kumasi on Thursday. Despite dominating the game for the entire 90 minutes, the Black Stars could only manage to convert one of their 21 goal attempts. Antoine Semenyo’s stoppage-time strike secured a crucial victory against the Palancas Negras and boosted the team’s chances of qualifying for the tournament in Ivory Coast next year. However, Hughton believes that his players can do better in the final third to capitalise on…
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“His First Goal Will Boost His Confidence” – Asamoah Gyan Backs Inaki Williams To Flourish
24 Mar

“His First Goal Will Boost His Confidence” – Asamoah Gyan Backs Inaki Williams To Flourish

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Ghana’s all-time top scorer, Asamoah Gyan, has called for Ghanaians to keep faith in Inaki Williams after the player failed to score again for the Black Stars. Inaki enjoyed 69 minutes of action as the Black Stars secured a narrow victory over Angola in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier courtesy of a last-ditch winner from his replacement, Antoine Semenyo. The game means Athletic Bilbao forward has now gone seven games without a goal for Ghana since his debut ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. However, Gyan, who netted 51 goals for the senior national team believes a…
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AFCON 2023Q: Benching Andre Ayew Was My Choice – Chris Hughton
24 Mar

AFCON 2023Q: Benching Andre Ayew Was My Choice – Chris Hughton

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Head coach of the senior national team, Chris Hughton, says it was a choice he made to leave Black Stars captain, Andre Ayew, on the bench against Angola in Thursday’s fixture. Ayew played no part in Ghana’s 1-0 victory over Angola at the Baba Yara Stadium in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, a decision that surprised many. While many were wondering the rationale behind the 33-year-old’s omission, Hughton explained such decisions make up your work as a gaffer. “This [leaving players on the bench] is the choice you have as a head coach. You know the quality that…
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