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23 Mar

Chris Hughton Reveals AFCON Target Ahead Of Angola Tie

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Chris Hughton has revealed the target is for the Black Stars to secure qualification to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations and perform well. The head coach is set to take charge of his first game on Thursday, March 23, when the Black Stars take on the Palancas Negras at the Baba Yara Stadium. Ghana’s quest to win the AFCON trophy again has continued for over 40 years with the closest attempts being the finalists in 2010 and 2015 where they ended up on the losing side. Speaking at his first press conference as the team’s gaffer, Hughton revealed the…

23 Mar

AFCON 2023Q: Mohammed Salisu Only Fitness Doubt Ahead Of Angola Clash

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Black Stars head coach, Chris Hughton, says Mohammed Salisu is the only player with a fitness concern in the team at the moment ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Angola. Ghana hosts Angola at the Baba Yara Stadium on Thursday, March 23, on matchday three of the qualifying series having already played two games. Hughton has all but Salis Abdul Samed in camp ahead of the first of two games but the 64-year-old has cast doubts about the involvement of Salisu. “Our only injury concern is Salisu; he’s a doubt for the game because he’s suffered…

22 Mar

Chris Hughton Explains Why He Accepted A 21-Month Contract

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New Black Stars coach, Chris Hughton, has revealed why he agreed to the contract offered him by the Ghana Football Association (GFA). The 64-year-old was unveiled at a ceremony organised by the Ghana Football Association at the SG-Mall in Kumasi on Monday after agreeing to a one and half year contract. Hughton signed a performance based contract which is subject to renewal. Speaking at his unveiling ceremony, Chris Hughton explained his targets in that 21-month contract with the GFA. “It’s the best answer to all the questions in in my opinion. “I’ve to get the right balance of what’s short-term, what’s medium term, and what’s…

22 Mar

AFCON 2023Q: Goalpost Collapses And Injures Wollacott In Training

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A goalpost struck and injured Black Stars goalkeeper, Joseph Wollacott during the team’s training at the Baba Yara Stadium on Tuesday, March 21. Wollacott had reportedly sutained an injury following the incident which left the team worried for a moment. https://twitter.com/Fentuo_/status/1638283587249229845?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1638283587249229845%7Ctwgr%5E2fd24afce92b4350fac1585463cae3b3ced65603%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.myjoyonline.com%2Fafcon-2023q-goalpost-collapses-and-injures-wollacott-in-training%2F The Charlton Athletic shot-stopper had to be assisted to get back to his feet before being taken off the pitch as he limped. The Ghana Football Association, meanwhile, has released a statement to confirm the player has made full recovery and is available for Wednesday’s training. “The medical team would like to assure the football public that Wollacott…

22 Mar

AFCON 2023Q: Black Stars Hold First Training At Baba Yara Stadium [Photos]

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The Black Stars trained for the first time at the Baba Yara Stadium ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Angola on Thursday, March 23. Chris Hughton and his men arrived in Kumasi on Tuesday, March 21, and trained at the venue for the game later in the day. The Black Stars currently have 24 players in camp with RC Lens midfielder, Salis Abdul Samed, yet to join the team. Here are pictures from the team’s training on Tuesday night: Source: Myjoyonline

21 Mar

GALARY: Best Pictures From Black Stars Training At Accra Sports Stadium On Monday

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Newly appointed Black Stars head coach, Chris Hughton, took charge of his first training session on Monday at the Accra Sports Stadium, hours after his unveiling. The former Brighton and Hove Albion manager was officially presented as the Ghana head coach at the SG Mall after signing a 21-month deal to take charge of the four-time Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) winners. Eight players took part in a light training session to warm up for the intense preparations in Kumasi ahead of the Angola 2023 AFCON qualifying doubleheader. More players have since arrived, taking the numbers up to 17 players.…

21 Mar

The New Kevin-Prince Boateng? – Social Media Users Drool Over ‘Fresh Boy’ Ransford-Yeboah

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New Black Stars forward, Ransford-Yeboah Königsdörffer might not have made an impact yet for the team but his presence in the team is certainly making some off-field impact. Ransford-Yeboah, has since his switch to represent Ghana in 2022, played only five minutes of football for the country but his looks are earning him some good press, particularly on social media. The Hamburger SV forward is set to make his bow for the Black Stars on Ghanaian soil and even before he kicks a ball, he is already enjoying some praise. Ransford-Yeboah was one of nine players who participated in Black Stars’ first training session at…

21 Mar

‘Olele’ Is Still Goalkeepers Trainer At Black Stars – GFA

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The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has reacted to reports that Richard Kingson popularly known as 'Olele' was going to lose his job as a goalkeepers trainer and explained that Olele is still at post. Additionally all the technical staff of the Black Stars including the two assistant coaches are still at post. The GFA made this known Monday morning at a ceremony which officially outdoored the new Black Stars coach Chris Hughton following the departure of Otto Addo. It had been suggested that Richard Kingson was expected to lose his job as the Black Stars goalkeepers trainer. Chris Hughton, who is…

16 Mar

NSA Announce Gate Fees For Black Stars Game Against Angola In Kumasi

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The National Sports Authority (NSA) has announced the ticket rate for Ghana's AFCON qualifier against Angola at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi on March 23, 2023. The rate has been reduced drastically compared to the rate for the World Cup playoff against the Super Eagles of Nigeria which was played at the same venue in March 2022. Patrons for the game will have to cough up GH₵70 and GH₵50 to get into the VVIP box and VIP yard respectively. One can get the opportunity to watch the game for as low as GH₵20 which is the price for…

16 Mar

Hiring Chris Hughton Last Year Would Have Been A Bad Precedent – Oduro Sarfo

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Executive Council Member of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Nana Oduro Sarfo, says that appointing Chris Hughton as the head coach of the Black Stars in 2022 would have set a bad precedent. He cited speculations that the former Brighton and Hove Albion boss was being imposed on the GFA by the government. There were rumours that Hughton was brought to Ghana by a member of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Gabby Otchere Darko, to take charge of the Black Stars. Speaking about why the former Ireland international was not hired last year, Oduro Sarfo said that they did…