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05 Dec

Qatar 2022: Black Stars Will Be Back Hungrier Than Ever – Elisha Owusu

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Ghana international, Elisha Owusu, says the Black Stars will look to play with more hunger in their next assignment following their elimination from the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The Black Stars suffered a group-stage exit in Qatar following their 2-0 defeat to Uruguay in their final group game at the Al Janoub Stadium on Friday, December 2. Ghana needed a draw to stand a chance of progress from the group heading into the final game but that result proved a difficult task as they succumbed to defeat. Reacting to the exit, Owusu, who was one of six not to have…

05 Dec

2022 World Cup: ‘Black Stars Will Come Back Stronger’ – Thomas Partey

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Ghana deputy captain, Thomas Partey, says the Black Stars will bounce back stronger from their early elimination from the 2022 World Cup at the group stage. The Arsenal midfielder is among the most criticized players for not stepping up as one of the best-performing Ghanaian players abroad, but his form does not reflect when playing for the Black Stars. The 29-year-old took to social media to appreciate the support of Ghanaians during the tournament three days after the Black Stars’ exit. “It was our biggest wish to give Ghanaians something to cheer about, but unfortunately it didn’t go as we…

02 Dec

Agyemang Badu Believes Ghana Has What It Takes To Qualify Ahead Of Uruguay

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Former Black Stars midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu is optimistic Ghana’s Black Stars will beat Uruguay to qualify for round 16 of the 2022 World Cup. Ghana takes on Uruguay in a winner takes all affair as the two sides battle for a last 16 spot in the ongoing World Cup. While both teams need a win to secure a place, it is Ghana who have an advantage in terms of points accrued from their two games. Ghana sit second in Group H after winning against South Korea last Monday while Uruguay are bottom with a single point, having lost to Portugal…

02 Dec

It’s Not My Fault Asamoah Gyan Missed The Penalty In 2010 – Luis Suarez

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Uruguay forward, Luis Suarez, says he owes Ghanaians no apology following his involvement in the Black Stars’ quarterfinal exit at the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Suarez stopped a goal-bound opportunity from the Black Stars with his hand in the dying embers of the extra time of the quarterfinal fixture 12 years ago at the Soccer City Stadium. Ghana was awarded a penalty late in the game but Asamoah Gyan failed to convert the spot kick with the Black Stars going on to lose the tie on penalties. That incident has stood in the memories of Ghanaians for a long time…

30 Nov

Asamoah Gyan Cautions Black Stars Ahead Of Uruguay Showdown

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Asamoah Gyan has cautioned the Black Stars not to go into their match against Uruguay with a desire for revenge. The former Ghana star wants the team to stick to their game plan and achieve a result that will see them qualify for the knockout stage of the 2022 World Cup. Uruguay beat Ghana controversially in South Africa 12 years ago, denying the Black Stars a place in the World Cup’s last four. Luis Suarez deliberately used his hand to block what would have been the win for Ghana, and the resulting penalty was missed by Gyan. Friday’s game is…

30 Nov

A Draw Could Be Good For Us But We Want To Win – Otto Addo On Uruguay Clash

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Ghana head coach, Otto Addo, says the Black Stars will be going in for a win against Uruguay eventhough a draw could be enough to them through to the next stage of the FIFA World Cup. The Black Stars and Urugauy go head to head on Friday, December 2, with a place in the round of 16 of the competition up for grabs. A win over South Korea on Monday means Ghana currently occupies the second soot in Group H with three points, two above both South Korea and Uruguay. Addo’s side will advance to the next stage if Ghana…

29 Nov

We’ll Not Go Into The Uruguay Game Seeking Revenge – Otto Addo

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Black Stars coach, Otto Addo, has said that the team is focused ahead of the last group game against Uruguay in the ongoing 2022 FIFA World Cup. Ghana coach Otto Addo He said though Ghana has a vengeful past against the South American team, they will go into the match with progression to the next being the main focus. Despite being confident, Otto believes his side will not be in for revenge against the South American, who painfully eliminated Ghana in the quarter-final of the 2010 World Cup. Speaking after his side's 3-2 win against South Korea, he said he…

29 Nov

Mohammed Kudus Is On Fire – Nigeria’s Calvin Bassey Lauds Black Stars Midfielder

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Nigeria international, Calvin Bassey, has heaped praise on Black Stars midfielder, Mohammed Kudus, following his blistering start to the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Kudus has directly been involved in three goals so far in two games, scoring two and assisting the other. The 22-year-old set up Andre Ayew for Ghana’s equaliser during the 3-2 defeat to Portugal in the opening game before netting a brace in the emphatic victory over South Korea at the Education City Stadium on Monday, November 28. Reacting to Kudus’ performance at the competition so far, Bassey, who together with the Super Eagles missed out on…

28 Nov

2022 World Cup Preview: South Korea Vs Ghana

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Ghana face South Korea in a must-win match for the Black Stars, who need a win to get their campaign back on track after a controversial defeat to Portugal in their opener last Thursday in Doha. Having achieved knockout berths in their first two appearances in 2006 and 2012, Ghana failed to make it past the group stage in 2014 when they lost 2-1 to Portugal in their last group match in Brazil. Similarly, Portugal handed them another defeat last Thursday and they would have to redeem themselves against South Korea to keep their qualifying dream alive. The Black Stars…

28 Nov

2022 World Cup: Andre Ayew, Kudus Could Miss Uruguay Clash With Yellow Cards Against South Korea

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Ahead of Ghana’s second group game at the 2022 FIFA World Cup against South Korea on Monday, November 28, some players risk missing the clash with Uruguay with yellow cards. Captain Andre Ayew, Mohammed Kudus, Inaki Williams and Alidu Seidu are the four players who could be out of the final group game against Uruguay should they pick up cards in the encounter with South Korea. The four players were booked during the Black Stars’ opening fixture with Portugal at the Stadium 974 on Thursday, November 24. Kudus was on the receiving end of a yellow card in the minute…