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25 Nov

Osman Bukari’s Goal Celebration Was Needless; He’s Not Serious – Don Bortey Slams Black Stars Player

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Former Hearts of Oak winger, Bernard Don Bortey has added his voice to the criticism of Black Stars player Osman Bukari over his goal celebration against Portugal. Osman Bukari He said the player should have known what was at stake therefore there was no need to celebrate a goal when Ghana was losing. In a post on social media, the Hearts of Oak legend said Bukari was unserious. “I was just shaking my head when I saw him jubilating. He is not serious”, he tweeted. The Red Star Belgrade player has come under some harsh criticisms for doing the famous…

24 Nov

2022 World Cup: VAR Missing As Portugal Edge Ghana In five-Goal Thriller

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Portugal edged Ghana for a 3-2 win at Stadium 974 on Thursday evening in the Black Stars’ 2022 World Cup opener as VAR was missing in action. Cristiano Ronaldo converted a controversial penalty to give the Portuguese the lead just after the hour mark before Andre Ayew levelled for Ghana. There was late drama as the European nation scored two-in-two minutes for a 3-1 lead. Substitute Osman Bukari headed in brilliantly late on to end the game 3-2. The Black Stars became the first African team to score a goal at this year’s tournament. Portugal leads Group H with three…

23 Nov

We Don’t Care About What Happens With Ronaldo And Manchester United – Otto Addo

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Ghana head coach, Otto Addo, says the Black Stars don’t care about Cristiano Ronaldo’s issues with Manchester United ahead of the clash against Portugal at the 2022 World Cup. Manchester United terminated Ronaldo’s contract by mutual agreement after his explosive interview with Piers Morgan criticizing the club. The Black Stars will come up against the European nation at Stadium 974 on Thursday evening in their Group H opener. Speaking ahead of the game, Otto Addo believes the 37-year-old’s problems with the Premier League outfit do not concern the Black Stars. “I don’t know and to be honest, I don’t care.…

23 Nov

“We Can Stand The World” – Bawumia Urges Black Stars Ahead Of Group Opener

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The Vice President, Dr Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia, has sent out a rallying cry to the Black Stars of Ghana as they prepare for their opening game at the ongoing 2022 Fifa World Cup in Qatar. The Vice President released a video with a message of hope and inspiration to the senior national team, calling for them to be brave and seek to emulate the deeds of their predecessors and make Ghana proud. Dr Bawumia said the Black Stars have shocked the world before in previous World Cups and he is confident they can do so once again. The Veep said:…

21 Nov

2022 World Cup: Black Stars Glow In New Puma Jersey Ahead Of Opener Against Portugal

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The Black Stars took their turn in the official FIFA photoshoot for the 2022 World Cup on Sunday, November 20, ahead of their opener against Portugal on Thursday, November 24. Ghana has been in Doha since November 18, a day after beating Switzerland in an international friendly in Abu Dhabi. The photos, released on Monday show the players in a joyous mood ahead of their first game of the tournament on Thursday.

21 Nov

I Am Motivated To Do More For The Black Stars – Mohammed Kudus

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Ahead of Ghana’s opening game at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Black Stars midfielder, Mohammed Kudus says he is motivated to do more for the national team. Since making his debut for the Black Stars under Kwasi Appiah, Kudus has netted five goals in 18 appearances for the senior national team. Despite being of Ghana’s key players in the last few years since his first appearance, Kudus says Ghanaians are yet to see his full potential as there is a lot in stock. “What you see now is just the beginning,” he said on Star Connect. “I am motivated to…

17 Nov

Ghana 2 vs 0 Switzerland: Black Stars Beat Switzerland In Friendly Ahead of World Cup

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Ghana and Switzerland tested their strength today in a friendly match ahead of the 2022 Qatar World Cup which will start on Sunday, November 20. The Black Stars won by two goals to nil after goals from Salisu Mohammed in the 69th minute and 74th minute from Subsitute Antoine Semenyo. This is the first meeting between the two countries. Unlike Ghana who struggled to sail through to the tournament, Switzerland qualified to the World Cup two points ahead of top countries like Italy. Source: Peacefmonline.com/Ghana

14 Nov

Wakaso, Wollacott And Ofori Omitted As Ghana Name Squad For 2022 World Cup

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Mubarak Wakaso, Jojo Wollacott, and Richard Ofori were the most notable omissions from Ghana’s World Cup squad, which was announced on Monday. The trio were part of the preliminary squad, but were not included in the final squad, which Otto Addo announced in Accra. Wakaso has been dropped because he does not fit the technical team’s plan, while Wollacott and Ofori are both injured and will not be ready for the tournament, which begins on Sunday, November 20. Andre Ayew, Thomas Partey, Jordan Ayew, Baba Rahman, Alexander Djiku, Inaki Williams, Tariq Lamptey, and Daniel Amartey are among Otto Addo’s 26-man…

14 Nov

All The Negativity Around Black Stars Must Stop – Kurt Okraku

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Ghana Football Association president Kurt Okraku has called for unity and calm following the Black Stars squad announcement ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Black Stars coach Otto Addo named his 26-man squad on Monday, with Mubarak Wakaso and injured trio Jojo Wollacott, Richard Ofori and Iddrisu Baba missing out. In-form Joseph Paintsil, Jeffrey Schlupp, Ransford-Yeboah konigsdorffer and Majeed Ashimeru were also not included. “This is the Black Stars and only 26 players had the opportunity to be called. Let us support the team and the technical team. As I have said, only 26 players will have to be…

14 Nov

2022 World Cup: Salis Abdul Samed, Danlad And Afriyie Barnieh Make Black Stars Final Squad

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Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has announced his final squad to defend Ghana at the 2022 FIFA World Cup to be staged in Qatar. With 10 days away from the team’s first group game of the tournament against Portugal on November 24, Addo has revealed his players for the Mundial. Only two players from Ghana’s final list have played at the previous editions of the World Cup – Andre Ayew (2010 and 2014) and Jordan Ayew (2014). The squad also have two players from recent players who made themselves available for selection at the end of the 2021/22 season.…