BLACK STARS

Otto Addo Is Building A Good Black Stars Team – Agyemang-Badu
25 Jul

Otto Addo Is Building A Good Black Stars Team – Agyemang-Badu

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Former Black Stars midfielder, Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu is confident that Otto Addo is on the right track to building a strong team, following consecutive victories last month. The senior national team secured a hard-fought 2-1 win against Mali in Bamako and a thrilling 4-3 victory over the Central African Republic at the Baba Yara Stadium. These wins have propelled the team to second place in Group I. Agyemang-Badu, a former Udinese midfielder, sees positive signs in these matches that Addo can build on. He also expressed his admiration for the former Borussia Dortmund Talent Coach. “I think in his second coming,…
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2025 AFCONQ: We Are In A Tough Group But We Will Qualify – Ghana Coach
05 Jul

2025 AFCONQ: We Are In A Tough Group But We Will Qualify – Ghana Coach

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Ghana coach, Otto Addo acknowledges the challenge posed by their group in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers but remains optimistic about the team’s chances. The Black Stars are set to compete in Group F against Angola, Sudan, and Niger for a spot in the tournament, which will be hosted in Morocco next year. Speaking about the draw, the 44-year-old coach, who was reappointed in March this year on a 34-month contract, expressed confidence in his team’s abilities while recognizing the difficulty of their group. “We believe in ourselves to qualify from this group, but it’s going to…
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Asamoah Gyan Calls For Patience For ‘Young’ Black Stars Team
27 Jun

Asamoah Gyan Calls For Patience For ‘Young’ Black Stars Team

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Former Ghana captain, Asamoah Gyan has urged patience with the Black Stars under Otto Addo’s leadership, following their recent resurgence in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. After a string of nine winless matches, Ghana triumphed 2-1 against Mali in Bamako and secured a thrilling 4-3 victory over the Central African Republic in Kumasi’s Baba Yara Stadium. Speaking on UTV, Gyan emphasized the importance of maintaining continuity within the squad, suggesting that retaining 80% of the current players for at least five years could propel Ghana back to its former footballing heights. “The team has given us hope in their last…
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Black Stars Will Rise Again Under Otto Addo – Speaker Of Parliament
21 Jun

Black Stars Will Rise Again Under Otto Addo – Speaker Of Parliament

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Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has voiced his confidence in the Black Stars’ potential resurgence under coach Otto Addo. Bagbin’s remarks follow the team’s impressive performance in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers earlier this month. The Black Stars clinched a 2-1 victory against Mali in Bamako and a thrilling 4-3 win over the Central African Republic at the Baba Yara Stadium. These victories have significantly bolstered Ghana’s chances of qualifying for the World Cup, while also improving their standing in both the FIFA global rankings and African rankings. “It takes time for the team to settle and gel. And you…
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2026 WCQ: Dr Bawumia Dines With Black Stars Ahead Of CAR Game [Photos]
10 Jun

2026 WCQ: Dr Bawumia Dines With Black Stars Ahead Of CAR Game [Photos]

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Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia visited the Black Stars ahead of their 2026 World Cup qualifying match against the Central African Republic tonight. Ghana will host the Wild Beasts in this crucial matchday four game of the qualifying series, with kick-off set for 19:00 GMT. The New Patriotic Party’s flagbearer visited the team to offer encouragement and motivate the players to perform well against the Central African Republic. He was accompanied by Sports Minister, Ussif Mustapha and were welcomed by the President of the Ghana Football Association, Kurt Okraku, and the Black Stars head coach, Otto Addo. “A remarkable show…
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We Approached The Game With A Winning Mentality – Otto Addo
07 Jun

We Approached The Game With A Winning Mentality – Otto Addo

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The Head Coach of the Black Stars, Otto Addo, stated that his team was mentally prepared for a win against Mali even before they started the game, which consequently helped them to emerge victorious. In a post-match interview, Coach Addo revealed that it was challenging to play an attacking game against the Malians, although it was the only way to secure all three points from the Eagles. The Black Stars came from a goal down to defeat their Malian counterparts 2-1 in the third round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers at the Stade du 26 Mars in…
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2026 WCQ: CAR Game Will Be Tougher Than Mali – Otto Addo
07 Jun

2026 WCQ: CAR Game Will Be Tougher Than Mali – Otto Addo

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Ghana’s head coach, Otto Addo, anticipates a challenging match against the Central African Republic (CAR) next week. The 43-year-old guided the Black Stars to a hard-earned 2-1 victory over Mali in their matchday three clash in Bamako. Ernest Nuamah and Jordan Ayew netted goals in the second half after the Eagles had taken an early lead through Kamory Doumbia. In a post-match interview, Addo admitted that the match against Mali was tough. He credited the team’s last-minute victory to strategic substitutions. “We struggled in the first 20 minutes, but we improved in the second half. Fatawu’s pressing late in the…
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2026 WCQ: Otto Addo Lauds Black Stars Fighting Spirit After Win Over Mali
07 Jun

2026 WCQ: Otto Addo Lauds Black Stars Fighting Spirit After Win Over Mali

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Ghana coach, Otto Addo has commended his team for their determination following a hard-fought victory against Mali in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. In the Matchday three encounter, the Black Stars faced the Eagles at the Stade du 26 Mars in Bamako on Thursday night. Mali initially took the lead with a goal from Kamory Doumbia before halftime. However, the Black Stars rallied, with Ernest Nuamah scoring twice, and Jordan Ayew securing the win with a fine strike. After the match, the 43-year-old coach praised his team’s resilience. “I think we had a very good fighting spirit, but this game…
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Black Stars Fly Out To Bamako On Tuesday
04 Jun

Black Stars Fly Out To Bamako On Tuesday

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The Black Stars are set to depart Accra today for Bamako, the capital of Mali, as they prepare to face The Eagles of Mali in a crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier on Thursday. Coach Otto Addo has the full complement of the team in camp now since the arrival of Osman Bukari and Alexander Djiku last Saturday after they started camping last Thursday. The team has been preparing rigorously at the University of Ghana Stadium since last Friday and they are expected to arrive in Bamako today to acclimatise before the game on Thurday. Ghana will play a double-header, starting…
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206 WCQ: Alexander Djiku Joines Black Stars Squad For Mali, CAR Games
03 Jun

206 WCQ: Alexander Djiku Joines Black Stars Squad For Mali, CAR Games

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Alexander Djiku has rejoined his teammates for training ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Mali and the Central African Republic. The central defender returned to the squad on Saturday after missing the first two days of training due to an arm injury. Djiku looked fresh and determined during Sunday’s session. Otto Addo’s team began training on Friday, preparing for the away match against Mali in Bamako and the home game against the Central African Republic at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi on June 6 and 10, respectively. Since his debut in October 2020, Djiku, a former…
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