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No Home-Based Player Deserves A Black Stars Invitation Now – Nana Oduro Sarfo
15 Mar

No Home-Based Player Deserves A Black Stars Invitation Now – Nana Oduro Sarfo

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An Executive Council Member of the Ghana Football Association, Nana Oduro Sarfo, believes the current performances of players in the betPawa Ghana Premier League do not warrant a call-up to the national team. He was speaking on the back of Chris Hughton’s decision not to call any home-based player in his 25-man squad for the Black Stars Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Angola later this month. Hughton named his first squad since being appointed as the head coach of the senior national team for the doubleheader against Angola. Not calling any local player has once again raised questions about…
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Adam Kwarasey Set To Become Next Black Stars Goalkeeper’s Trainer
15 Mar

Adam Kwarasey Set To Become Next Black Stars Goalkeeper’s Trainer

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Former Black Stars goalkeeper Adam Larsen Kwarasey could become the new goalkeeper's trainer of the senior national team, according to reports. The 35-year-old, who called time on his career in 2020 after ending his three-year spell with Vlerenga, is set to replace Richard Kingson as the next goalkeeper's trainer. As reported by GhanaWeb on Monday, March 13, 2023, Chris Hughton, who is the new Black Stars coach, is said to have made a few changes to the technical team, which could see a new goalkeepers' trainer and video analyst come in. According to an undisclosed source, the new gaffer is willing to bring in…
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Why Partey, Kudus, Dede Ayew Others Will Miss Christian Atsu’s Funeral
14 Mar

Why Partey, Kudus, Dede Ayew Others Will Miss Christian Atsu’s Funeral

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Black Stars players who ply their trade in Europe and other parts of the world will not have the opportunity of paying last respects to their late colleague, Christian Atsu. Friday, March 17, 2023, has been billed as the date for the burial and funeral ceremony of Christian Atsu. The date means that players who ply their trade in the European leagues will not be able to attend the ceremony as they will be playing for their respective clubs. The weekend of March 17 is the last weekend before the international break when players called up by Chris Hughton will be released…
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Inaki Williams, Six Other Black Stars Players Set For Home Debut Against Angola
14 Mar

Inaki Williams, Six Other Black Stars Players Set For Home Debut Against Angola

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Athletic Club striker, Inaki Williams leads the pack of new Black Stars players who will be making their home debut during Ghana's 2023 AFCON qualifiers against Angola. The Black Stars squad is currently filled with a chunk of new personnel, most of which were integrated into the team for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. New manager Chris Hughton has added a few others who missed out on the World Cup, increasing the number of new faces the fans would look forward to seeing at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Thursday, March 23, 2023. The said players are all European-based and will be tasting African football for the…
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Why Baba Rahman Is Not In Ghana Squad For Angola Games
10 Mar

Why Baba Rahman Is Not In Ghana Squad For Angola Games

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The celebrations on social media over the of Baba Rahman in Ghana’s squad for the doubleheader against Angola was akin to a victory for the Black Stars at the World Cup. There was a groundswell of celebration on all social media platforms as Ghanaians heaved a sigh of relief that when they watch the Black Stars take on Angola on March 23, they will not see Baba Rahman on the pitch. Chris Hughton has enjoyed a lot of praise as many believe he has shown balls with his decision to drop Baba Rahman who many believe has been present in…
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Chris Hughton’s Outdooring As Ghana Coach To Be Held In Kumasi
10 Mar

Chris Hughton’s Outdooring As Ghana Coach To Be Held In Kumasi

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The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced that Chris Hughton will be unveiled as the Black Stars coach on Monday, March 20, 2023. On February 12, 2023, Chris Hughton was promoted from his role as the technical advisor of the Black Stars to the head coach position. Concerns have been raised about the delay in officially unveiling him, but the GFA after releasing the Black Stars squad for the AFCON qualifiers announced that Chris Hughton will be unveiled three days before Ghana's game against Angola on March 23, 2023. The GFA in a statement said the unveiling ceremony of Chris Hughton will be held at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi "Black Stars Coach Chris Hughton will be…
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Joseph Paintsil And Wollacott Return As Chris Hughton Names Squad For Angola Tie
09 Mar

Joseph Paintsil And Wollacott Return As Chris Hughton Names Squad For Angola Tie

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Black Stars head coach, Chris Hughton, has named a 25-man squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Angola later this month. Ghana faces Angola in two games in the upcoming international window with a spot at next’s AFCON up for grabs. The first leg of the encounter is scheduled for Thursday, March 23 with the second leg coming off four days later. In his first call-ups, Hughton has included Joseph Paintsil, Majeed Ashimeru and Patrick Kpozo in his team with Baba Rahman and Abdul Fatawu Issahaku missing out on a spot. Jojo Wollacott, who missed out…
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‘Chris Hughton Will Do An Excellent Job As Black Stars Coach’ – John Mensah
07 Mar

‘Chris Hughton Will Do An Excellent Job As Black Stars Coach’ – John Mensah

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Former Ghana captain, John Mensah, has expressed confidence in the new Black Stars head coach, Chris Hughton. Mensah is backing the former Newcastle United and Brighton manager to do an excellent job as head coach of the four-time African champions. Hughton was appointed as the new Ghana boss at the start of February to replace Otto Addo, who stepped aside after the Black Stars exited the 2022 World Cup at the group stage. Speaking to Kumasi-based Akoma FM, he urged Ghana to back Hughton, which will “boost him to make right decisions and make the nation proud once again. “Chris…
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Richard Kingson Makes Bold AFCON 2024 Prediction For Black Stars
07 Mar

Richard Kingson Makes Bold AFCON 2024 Prediction For Black Stars

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Black Stars goalkeeper’s trainer, Richard Kingson has stressed that he is confident Ghana will win the next Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. The next AFCON tournament was scheduled to be played in 2023 but has been rescheduled to early 2024. Speaking to Akoma FM, Richard Kingson has shared that he is confident the Black Stars will finally end the long drought at the tournament to conquer the continent. Meanwhile, the ex-Black Stars goalkeeper has called on Ghanaians to support the team and the new technical team. “I will tell Ghanaians to exercise patience and support the team. Yes, everyone…
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Here are Black Stars players set to miss Angola doubleheader due to injury
07 Mar

Here are Black Stars players set to miss Angola doubleheader due to injury

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The first international break of 2023 will see Black Stars take on Angola in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Some players are currently nursing injuries and might not recover in time for the qualifiers in March 2023. New Black Stars manager, Chris Hughton is expected to name his squad for the doubleheader in the final week of March 2023. Ghana will host Angola at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on March 23 before they travel for the second leg four days later. The Black Stars are tied at the top of Group E with Angola with four points each. Here are players who would…
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