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Let’s Ban The Black Stars Team To Fix It, Says Lil Win
23 Jan

Let’s Ban The Black Stars Team To Fix It, Says Lil Win

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Popular Kumawood actor, Kwadwo Nkansah Lil Win is urging authorities at the helm of the administration of Ghana’s football to ban the senior national team, Blackstars and fix it following their disappointing performance at the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote D’ivoire. Just like many disgruntled Ghanaians who were pained by the score line of a draw of Blackstars’ match against Mozambique yesterday, Lil Win is certain banning the senior national team is a solution to its dwindling fortunes and abysmal performance at recent tournaments. In a Facebook post yesterday after the match, he wrote, “At this junction,…
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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

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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]

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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

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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

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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: Chris Hughton To Announce 50-Man Provisional Squad – Reports
15 Dec

2023 AFCON: Chris Hughton To Announce 50-Man Provisional Squad – Reports

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Ghana coach, Chris Hughton is expected to announce a 50-man provisional squad for the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Black Stars have booked their place in the tournament that has been slated to kick off from January 13 to February 11 next year in Ivory Coast. Hughton is expected to send the list to the Ghana Football Association (GFA) for scrutiny before the final 23-man squad for the tournament is announced. With 29 days to kick off the tournament, former footballers and fans have called on the technical handlers of the national team to include local players…
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2023 AFCON: Black Stars Can Play In The Semifinals – Samuel Osei Kuffour
15 Dec

2023 AFCON: Black Stars Can Play In The Semifinals – Samuel Osei Kuffour

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Former Ghana defender, Samuel Osei Kuffour believes the senior national team, the Black Stars can play in the semifinals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The West African country who is four times champions will compete at the 34th edition of the AFCON in Ivory Coast next year. Ghana seeking to end its 41-year trophy drought has been housed in Group B alongside Egypt, Cape Verde and Mozambique. Despite the recent struggle of the team, Osei Kuffour believes the team can pull a surprise by playing in the semifinals of the tournament with proper planning and preparation. He however cautioned…
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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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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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