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Black Stars: Over 60 Applications Received For Ghana Job – Asante Twum
11 Jan

Black Stars: Over 60 Applications Received For Ghana Job – Asante Twum

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The Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, says over 60 coaches have applied for the Black Stars job. He adds that these coaches are mostly European who are vying to lead Ghana’s rebuilding post-World Cup. Asante Twum believes these many coaches are showing interest in the job because the Black Stars is one of the most attractive brands in Africa. “The Black Stars is one of the most attractive brands on the continent. Every single day you open the GFA email, you will see someone has applied for the Black Stars coaching job,” he said…
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I Am Available – Kwasi Appiah Open To Black Stars Return
04 Jan

I Am Available – Kwasi Appiah Open To Black Stars Return

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Former Ghana head coach, James Kwasi Appiah, says he will not turn down an opportunity to return to coach the Black Stars should the Ghana Football Association approach him. Having been in charge of 20 games as head coach of the national team between 2017 and 2019, Appiah was relieved of his post in January 2020. The former Ghana international won nine games, drawing six and losing five which led to his sacking. However, the 62-year-old says he has not closed the chapter on his coaching career and will make himself available should the Ghana FA call on him once…
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FIFA Ranking: Ghana Moves Three Places Up But Maintains 11th Position In Africa
23 Dec

FIFA Ranking: Ghana Moves Three Places Up But Maintains 11th Position In Africa

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Ghana will finish the year in the 58th position in the FIFA ranking after moving three spots up following their involvement at the just-ended World Cup. Ghana began the competition as the lowest-ranked team among the 32 teams, having been relegated to the 61st position. The surge in their ranking comes following the win over South Korea while also suffering defeats to Portugal and Uruguay. However, the Black Stars’ position on the African rankings remains unchanged as they still occupy the 11th slot. Senegal drops to the second position with World Cup semi-finalists Morocco taking the top position on the…
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FIFA Ranking: Ghana Moves Three Places Up But Maintains 11th Position In Africa
22 Dec

FIFA Ranking: Ghana Moves Three Places Up But Maintains 11th Position In Africa

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Ghana will finish the year in the 58th position in the FIFA ranking after moving three spots up following their involvement at the just-ended World Cup. Ghana began the competition as the lowest-ranked team among the 32 teams, having been relegated to the 61st position. The surge in their ranking comes following the win over South Korea while also suffering defeats to Portugal and Uruguay. However, the Black Stars’ position on the African rankings remains unchanged as they still occupy the 11th slot. Senegal drops to the second position with World Cup semi-finalists Morocco taking the top position on the…
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Black Stars Players Did Not Receive Winning Bonus – Sports Minister
22 Dec

Black Stars Players Did Not Receive Winning Bonus – Sports Minister

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Ghana's Sports Minister Mustapha Ussif has revealed that Black Stars players were not paid winning bonuses because only payment of qualification bonus was negotiated. The Black Stars exited the World Cup after losing its final group game 2-0 to Uruguay after picking just three points in three of their Group H matches. Addressing parliament on the expenditure at the tournament, the Sports Minister explained how the country was able to save $3 million after Ghana’s exit from the group stage. “Mr. Speaker, the reason for the surplus of three million dollars after our exit from the group stages is a…
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Lack Of Belief In African Coaches Due To Negative Perception – Otto Addo
21 Dec

Lack Of Belief In African Coaches Due To Negative Perception – Otto Addo

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Former Ghana coach Otto Addo has suggested the lack of belief in African coaches is because of the notion that ‘everything good comes from Europe’. The Borussia Dortmund assistant coach believes this perception is coming from stories transmitted from older generations to younger ones. All five African countries who participated in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar were coached by native coaches for the first time in history. Serb Milovan Rajevac oversaw Ghana’s best performance in the Mundial 12 years ago in South Africa, guiding the Black Stars to a quarterfinal finish. Otto Addo, who led the four-time African champions…
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Ghana Defender Alexander Djiku Banned For Breaching Betting Regulations
21 Dec

Ghana Defender Alexander Djiku Banned For Breaching Betting Regulations

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French football authorities have banned Ghana defender Alexander Djiku for one match for breaching betting regulations in the 2020/21 season. This means he will miss Strasbourg’s first game against Paris Saint-Germain after the World Cup break on December 28. The 28-year-old is among five Ligue 1 players who have received various punishments for their involvement in betting. Auxerre goalkeeper Donovan Léon (banned for five games, three suspended), Irvin Cardona of Brest (four matches, two suspended and a fine of €1,500), Montpellier’s Sacha Delaye (one match). Cameroonian Jean-Charles Castelletto has been handed a four-match ban. The body governing the major leagues…
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Chris Hughton Will Best Fit Black Stars Head Coach Role – Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe
15 Dec

Chris Hughton Will Best Fit Black Stars Head Coach Role – Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe

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Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe has tasked the association to appoint Chris Hughton as the next Black Stars head coach following the resignation of Otto Addo. According to him, the former Brighton & Hove Albion gaffer has the background needed to head the team as the Black Stars seek greener pastures again. Hughton was part of the Otto Addo-led technical team that was at the 2022 FIFA World Cup and acted as the technical advisor. But following the resignation of the former Black Stars midfielder, Nyaho Tamakloe has called for the Ghana FA to appoint Hughton and ensure he is based in…
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Qatar 2022: So Close Yet So Far; Black Stars Edition
09 Dec

Qatar 2022: So Close Yet So Far; Black Stars Edition

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In all honesty, the boys did well, they played their best, missed a few chances, but they did their best,” a post on social media read after Ghana’s exit from the 2022 FIFA World Cup. This and many others, usually are comments that some Ghanaians have often used to brush aside the Black Stars’ early exits from the last two tournaments. The 2021 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2022 FIFA World Cup are the latest setbacks the Black Stars have suffered since last making it to the knockout stage of a major competition in Egypt three years. Wakaso Mubarak…
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‘Ajax Is Getting Too Small For Mohammed Kudus’ – Inaki Williams
09 Dec

‘Ajax Is Getting Too Small For Mohammed Kudus’ – Inaki Williams

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Ghana forward, Inaki Williams, says Ajax is becoming too small for Black Stars teammate, Mohammed Kudus, who is on the radar of many European heavyweights. The 22-year-old is having his best season with the Dutch giants, with explosive performances in the UEFA Champions League before starring displays at the 2022 World Cup skyrocketed his reputation as one of the best U23 players in Europe. Inaki, who had the opportunity to play with Kudus in September and at the Mundial, has described the Ajax star as a complete player. “I think Ajax is starting to get too small for him and…
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