BLACK STARS

2025 AFCONQ: Eight More Players Joins Black Stars Camp For Sudan Games
08 Oct

2025 AFCONQ: Eight More Players Joins Black Stars Camp For Sudan Games

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Fenerbahçe defender, Alexander Djiku and seven other players have joined the Black Stars camp in Accra as they prepare for their upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Sudan. Alongside Djiku, players including Tariq Lamptey, Alidu Seidu, Ernest Nuamah, Majeed Ashimeru, Lawrence Ati Zigi, Jerome Opoku, and Abdul Mumin have arrived, bringing the squad total to 19. Six more players are expected to join soon. The team began training with 11 players during their first session at the Accra Sports Stadium on Monday evening. The Black Stars’ technical staff anticipates the remaining players, including late call-ups, to join…
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Black Stars Will Play Home Games In Ghana – NSA Board Chairman Assures
27 Sep

Black Stars Will Play Home Games In Ghana – NSA Board Chairman Assures

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The Chairman of the National Sports Authority, Seth Panwum, has rejected claims that the Black Stars will host their home matches at a neutral venue. This assurance follows recent reports that the senior national team might need to find an alternative ground for their match against Sudan after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) banned Baba Yara Stadium due to its subpar playing surface. During a session with the Parliamentary Select Committee on Sports on Wednesday, Panwum confirmed that the Black Stars will indeed play their home games in Ghana. He dismissed rumours that the team would be hosting Sudan…
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It’s A National Embarrassment – Stephen Appiah On Black Stars Playing At Neutral Venue
12 Sep

It’s A National Embarrassment – Stephen Appiah On Black Stars Playing At Neutral Venue

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Former Black Stars captain, Stephen Appiah has weighed into conversations of Ghana potentially playing home games at a neutral venue, stating that it would be an embarrassment to the nation. Appiah in a post on X, said that the only exception for Ghana to play their home games at a neutral venue should be at major tournaments. He emphasized that the country should prioritize protecting its football pride by ensuring that the Black Stars do not host home games at neutral venues. "Playing a qualifier outside Ghana, except in a tournament, is a national embarrassment. We must prioritize hosting our own games and protect our football…
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Black Stars On The Wrong Path Under Otto Addo – Agyemang-Badu
10 Sep

Black Stars On The Wrong Path Under Otto Addo – Agyemang-Badu

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Former Ghana international, Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has expressed concerns about the Black Stars’ current trajectory under coach Otto Addo. Agyemang-Badu’s remarks come in the wake of the senior national team’s disappointing start to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The Black Stars began their campaign with a 1-0 loss to Angola at the Baba Yara Stadium last Thursday. Their difficulties continued as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Niger in their second Group F match on Monday in Berkane, Morocco. These results have left Ghana, a four-time AFCON champion, in third place in their group with only…
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How Black Stars Could Line Up To Face Niger In AFCON 2025 Qualifier
09 Sep

How Black Stars Could Line Up To Face Niger In AFCON 2025 Qualifier

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Black Stars head coach Otto Addo could make two changes in the lineup for Ghana's second 2025 AFCON qualifier against Niger today, September 9, 2024. The change is said to have been inspired by a shift in formation from his regular 4-3-2-1 to a 3-5-2 shape as the Black Stars look to get back to winning ways following a defeat to Angola. Tariq Lamptey and Elisha Owusu, who started the Angola game, could start from the bench. Ebenezer Annan and Majeed Ashimeru could replace the duo in the lineup today. Lawrence Ati-Zigi is set to start behind a back three of Alidu Seidu,…
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Black Stars Players Need To Adapt To Inaki Williams And Utilize His Qualities More – Otto Addo
05 Sep

Black Stars Players Need To Adapt To Inaki Williams And Utilize His Qualities More – Otto Addo

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The Black Stars' head coach, Otto Addo, has indicated that the team must adapt to attacker Inaki Williams's strengths. Despite performing at the top level for his club, Athletic Club in Spain, the striker struggles to shine when he features for the Black Stars. This has become a major concern for Ghanaians who want to see Inaki Williams succeed in the colours of the Black Stars. Speaking at a pre-match press conference on Wednesday ahead of Ghana's encounter against Angola, Coach Otto Addo said his team needs to play in a way that will utilize the qualities of Inaki Williams…
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2025 AFCON Qualifier: Forson Amankwah Earns Late Black Stars Call-Up
03 Sep

2025 AFCON Qualifier: Forson Amankwah Earns Late Black Stars Call-Up

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Norwich midfielder, Forson Amankwah, has earned a late call-up to the Black Stars squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The former WAFA man was a doubt for the qualifiers after suffering a shoulder injury in Norwich's defeat to Crystal Palace in the English Football League Cup. However, he has recovered in time to make the squad for the games against Angola and Niger. The former RB Salzburg midfielder is expected to arrive in Ghana later today, September 3, 2024, and join the squad in Kumasi. Black Stars held their first training on Monday, September 2 and are…
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There Is Hope Black Stars Will Perform At 2025 Africa Cup Of Nations – Neil Armstrong-Mortagbe
30 Aug

There Is Hope Black Stars Will Perform At 2025 Africa Cup Of Nations – Neil Armstrong-Mortagbe

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Neil Armstrong-Mortagbe, the Head of Public Relations and Strategy for the Ghana Football Association (GFA), expresses optimism regarding the potential improvement of the Black Stars in the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) scheduled to take place in Morocco next year. The senior national team has experienced disappointing performances in the previous two AFCON tournaments, facing consecutive group stage exits in Cameroon and Ivory Coast. Nevertheless, the Black Stars are set to resume their campaign in September, where they will compete against Angola and Niger in their initial matches of Group F.       Source: www.ghanaweb.live
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Six Ghanaian Players Likely To Change Clubs In The Final Days Of The Transfer Window
23 Aug

Six Ghanaian Players Likely To Change Clubs In The Final Days Of The Transfer Window

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The 2024 summer transfer window is a few days away from closing, with some Ghanaian players hoping to finalize their deals. It has been quite a busy summer transfer window for Ghanaian players, with several Black Stars players set to embark on new adventures after their transfer moves. Players like Fatawu Issahaku, Osman Ibrahim, and Forson Amankwah, among others, have all secured new deals. GhanaWeb has put together a list of six Black Stars players who could also seal a deal in the final days of the window. Jordan Ayew Jordan is reportedly close to a move to Leicester City…
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Otto Addo Set To Name Black Stars Squad For Angola And Niger Games, No Local Player – Reports
21 Aug

Otto Addo Set To Name Black Stars Squad For Angola And Niger Games, No Local Player – Reports

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Black Stars head coach, Otto Addo, is reportedly considering excluding local-based players from his next call-ups for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. According to a report filed by FootballGhana, the German could name his squad without any player from the Ghana Premier League. He is expected to name his squad for the games in the coming week. The Black Stars will kick off their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers with games against Angola and Nigeria in September. Ghana will host Angola in the first matchday of the qualifiers before playing as guests to Niger in the second fixture.…
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