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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…

28 May

Otto Addo To Announce Black Stars Squad On Wednesday

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Black Stars head coach, Otto Addo, is set to announce his squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers to the press at the Ghana Football Association (GFA) headquarters at 11am on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. This press engagement will provide a platform for Addo to outline his plans and ambitions for the senior national team and for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Mali and the Central African Republic. Otto Addo, a former Borussia Dortmund midfielder, was appointed as the permanent head coach of the Black Stars in March following the departure of Chris Hughton. Addo's appointment…

02 May

Otto Addo Is Determined To Succeed With Black Stars – Team Manager

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The Team Manager of the Black Stars, Ameenu Shardow has stressed Otto Addo’s determination to succeed as the head coach of the team. Addo, aged 43, resumed his role as head coach in March, succeeding Chris Hughton who was dismissed following Ghana’s early exit from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast. Despite initial setbacks with losses to Nigeria and a draw against Uganda in his first two games, Shardow insists that Addo, a former Ghana international, is eager to lead the team to success. “Ghanaians are hungry for success under Otto Addo, but it requires patience,”…

17 Apr

FIFA Museum Includes Black Stars’ Drum From 2022 World Cup In Collection

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FIFA, the global governing body for football, has chosen to include the drum used by the Black Stars during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar into its museum collection. Throughout the tournament, Ghanaian players participated in lively pre-match rituals, characterized by energetic dancing, spirited singing, and the rhythmic beats of drums. Despite the early exit of the Black Stars from the competition, FIFA has opted to commemorate their cultural influence by enshrining the drum used in these memorable celebrations within their museum collection. A social media announcement from the FIFA Museum confirmed the addition, emphasizing the distinctive manner in which the Ghanaian players arrived…

10 Apr

Black Stars Will Be Strong Under Otto Addo When Players Are Fit – GFA

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Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum is optimistic about the prospects of the Black Stars under the guidance of Otto Addo, should key players recover from injury. Following Chris Hughton’s departure, Addo was awarded a 34-month contract and faced a 2-1 defeat to Nigeria and a 2-2 draw with Uganda in his initial matches in March. The Black Stars return to action in June in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers when they face Mali and the Central African Republic (CAR) but Asante Twum remains positive about the team’s performance when key players regain full fitness.…

27 Mar

We Were Not Good Before My appointment – Otto Addo Reacts To Black Stars Performance

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Black Stars coach, Otto Addo has admitted a tough challenge of rebuilding the senior national team following his appointment. In his first two games, Addo’s side recorded a 2-1 defeat against Nigeria before a 2-2 drawn game against Uganda all at the Stade de Marrakesh in Morroco in the March international window. Addo’s appointment comes amidst the team’s recent struggles, including early exits from consecutive Africa Cup of Nations tournaments. Addressing the team’s performance against Uganda on Tuesday evening, Addo stressed the importance of improving finishing under pressure and acknowledged the significant work required to elevate the team’s standards. “Finishing…

21 Mar

Black Stars: 23 Players Train In Marrakech Ahead Of Nigeria, Uganda Friendlies

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Twenty-three players of the Black Stars squad underwent training at the Marrakech Sports City training facility on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, as part of their preparations for upcoming international friendly matches against Nigeria and Uganda. Under the guidance of coach Otto Addo, the team has been in Morocco since Monday, gearing up for the two matches scheduled for Friday, March 22, and Tuesday, March 26, 2024, respectively. Initially, thirteen players assembled in camp before the remainder of the squad joined on Tuesday evening. The players displayed impressive fitness levels and eagerness to secure spots in the team as Ghana embarks…

05 Feb

Prophet Kofi Oduro Declares Support For ‘Save Ghana Football’ Demonstration

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Founder and leader of Alabaster International Ministry Prophet Kofi Oduro has declared his support for the upcoming demonstration addressing the dismal state of football in Ghana. The demonstration, scheduled for February 14, has garnered attention from sports journalists, stakeholders, and now, a prominent religious figure. The vociferous preacher expressed his disappointment with the apparent lack of patriotism within Ghana’s national football teams. He also criticised the Black Stars’ ignominious exit from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Blaming the Ghana Football Association (GFA) for the team’s poor performance, Prophet Kofi Oduro emphasised his participation in the protest as a…

30 Jan

Argentina Dumps Ghana For Cote D’Ivoire, Nigeria As Friendly Opponents In March

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Citi Sports understands that 2022 FIFA World Champions, Argentina, won’t play against Ghana in an international friendly game in March this year as recently reported. Reports indicate that Argentina has dumped the four time African champions for Cote D’Ivoire on March 26 and Ghana’s bitter rival Nigeria on March 18 as friendly opponents in China instead. Key players in Argentina’s triumphant 2022 World Cup team including Lionel Messi, Emiliano Martinez and Angel Di Maria are expected to feature in the friendly games. Both Nigeria and Cote D’Ivoire have qualified to compete in the quarterfinal stage at the 2023 AFCON against…

26 Jan

Andre Ayew’s Time With The Black Stars Is Up – NPP Guru

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Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has called for the exclusion of Andre Ayew from the Black Stars, stating that his time with the team has come to an end. Ayew, who captained the Black Stars at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), saw the team exit at the group phase. In an interview on Angel FM, Mr. Mensah-Bonsu refrained from solely blaming coach, Chris Hughton, stressing the importance of addressing overall team deficiencies. He expressed his preference for stability among coaches and shared his belief that Andre Ayew no longer fits into the team. The Majority leader acknowledged Ayew’s past…