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AFCON 2023: Black Stars Suffer Late Heartbreak Against Cape Verde
15 Jan

AFCON 2023: Black Stars Suffer Late Heartbreak Against Cape Verde

Wontumi1Sports, ,
The Black Stars of Ghana suffered late heartbreak on Sunday evening in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 opener when a late goal from substitute Garry Mendes Rodriguez handed Cape Verde a 1-2 victory, securing all three points at the Félix-Houphouët-Boigny stadium in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire. Mendez had threatened to win all three points for Cape Verde in the 83rd minute but was foiled by Richard Ofori. However, he would not be denied following a mix-up between the Ghana goalie and his defense, leaving him free to score from close range in the 92nd minute. The loss leaves the…
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2023 AFCON: Black Stars Arrive In Ivory Coast In Beautiful Ghanaian Kente [Photos]
10 Jan

2023 AFCON: Black Stars Arrive In Ivory Coast In Beautiful Ghanaian Kente [Photos]

Wontumi1Sports,
The Black Stars have arrived in Ivory Coast on Wednesday afternoon for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. The playing body and the technical team left the shores of Ghana on Wednesday morning in Kumasi after a farewell bid by President Akufo Addo on Tuesday. Having trended on social media with their all-white stylish kaftan, the team following their arrival rocked the Ghanaian traditional kente. All 27 players as well as the technical team were seen in traditional kente and slippers as they touched down in the country’s capital. Ghana are drawn in Group B alongside Cape Verde,…
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Ghana Needs Investment In Football To Win Trophies – Dr Nyaho-Nyaho Tamakloe
10 Jan

Ghana Needs Investment In Football To Win Trophies – Dr Nyaho-Nyaho Tamakloe

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Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) chairman, Dr Nyaho-Nyaho Tamakloe believes Black Stars can only win trophies only when government invest heavily. The senior national team after winning the last trophy in 1982 has struggled to lift any trophy. The team has come close of winning the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 1992, 2010 and 2015. Ghana will hope to end its 42-year trophy drought in Ivory Coast at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). However, Dr Nyaho Tamakloe speaking in an interview said the team will be able to lift trophies if government invest heavily in the game.…
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2023 AFCON: Black Stars To Leave For Ivory Coast Today
10 Jan

2023 AFCON: Black Stars To Leave For Ivory Coast Today

Wontumi1Sports,
The senior national team, the Black Stars will depart for Ivory Coast today for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. Ghana will compete at the 34th edition of the AFCON which starts this weekend. Chris Hughton and his charges have been in camp since January 2 and held their training sessions at the Dr Kwame Kyei Sports Complex. The team relocated to the Baba Yara Stadium last week Saturday where they continued their preparations before playing Namibia in a friendly game, a game that ended goalless. The performance of the team against the Brave Warriors has raised concern…
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Black Stars Players Must Begin To Take Responsibility – CK Akonnor
19 Dec

Black Stars Players Must Begin To Take Responsibility – CK Akonnor

Wontumi1Sports,
Former Ghana coach, Charles Kwabla Akonnor has jumped into defense of Black Stars coach Chris Hughton, saying players often make the job difficult for coaches by not listening to them. Hughton has been under intense pressure following a poor run of form that has seen the Black Stars win just one win in their last four matches. In the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Ghana suffered a shock defeat at the hands of Comoros despite recording a hard-fought 1-0 win against Madagascar. Akonnor, who managed Ghana between 2020 and 2021, believes Hughton still deserves time to transform the fortunes of the national team.…
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2023 AFCON: Stay Calm And Support Chris Hughton – CK Akonnor Pleads With Fans
13 Dec

2023 AFCON: Stay Calm And Support Chris Hughton – CK Akonnor Pleads With Fans

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Former Ghana coach, Charles Kwablan Akonnor, has called on Ghanaians to support Chris Hughton ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Hughton, who is on a 21-month contract has come under pressure after the Black Stars’ first two games of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The former Premier League boss recorded a win and a draw against Madagascar and Comoros respectively. The uncertainty around Hughton continues due to the shaky performance of the team but Akonnor believes the Irish trainer needs time to get the team performing at the AFCON. “I know what he is going through. It’s…
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Ghana Drops To 61 On Latest FIFA Ranting; Check Reasons.
11 Dec

Ghana Drops To 61 On Latest FIFA Ranting; Check Reasons.

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Fédération International de Football Association (FIFA) has released the latest global rankings for national teams following the November 2023 Crucial World Cup qualifiers matches globally. The Black Stars of Ghana have witnessed a setback in their ranking, after suffering a painful defeat to Comoros Islands on November 21 during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Despite wining against Madagascar who are now ranked 128th, Ghana slips to 61st from the previous month. Under the leadership of Chris Hughton, The Black Stars of Ghana currently holds 1384.19 points marking a decrease of -10.55. In Africa, Ghana sits at the 11th position trailing…
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Abedi Pele Convinced Black Stars Can Win 2023 AFCON
30 Nov

Abedi Pele Convinced Black Stars Can Win 2023 AFCON

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Ghana football legend, Abedi Ayew Pele is confident the Black Stars can win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in Ivory Coast. Ghana, four times African champions last lifted the prestigious trophy in 1982 in Libya. The Black Stars have however come close of ending the trophy jinx in 1992, 2010 and 2015 but lost to Ivory Coast twice and Egypt respectively. In an interview, the three-time African Footballer of the Year winner Ghana has a chance of winning the 34th edition of the tournament next year. “Well, we will win,” he told Vision 1 FM. “There will be…
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Black Stars Drops In latest FIFA Ranking
30 Nov

Black Stars Drops In latest FIFA Ranking

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The Black Stars have dropped in the latest FIFA ranking following their recent poor performances during the international break. Ghana, who has made four appearances at the World Cup is now ranked 61st having occupied the 60th position for the last three rankings. The latest positioning also means the Black Stars will end the calendar year with the best rank being the 59th position which came in June 2023. The Black Stars, since the last update in October, have played two games – the first two games of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Ghana won the opening game against Madagascar…
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It Is Our World Cup, Take It Serious – Appiah Urges Black Stars Ahead Of 2023 AFCON
28 Nov

It Is Our World Cup, Take It Serious – Appiah Urges Black Stars Ahead Of 2023 AFCON

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Former Ghana international, Stephen Appiah has called on the Black Stars to approach the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament with all seriousness. Ghana, who are four-time champions have been placed in Group B alongside Egypt, Cape Verde and Mozambique for the tournament slated to kick start on January 13 to February 11 in Ivory Coast next. Appiah, who is a former Black Stars captain and competed for the trophy on several occasions but failed to win, has urged the current crop of players to play with their all as winning the trophy would mean a lot. “[The AFCON] is…
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