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16 Nov

2025 WCQ: GFA Reveals Why Black Stars Is Training Behind Closed Doors Ahead Of Madagascar And Comoros Games

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A spokesperson for the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum has explained the reason why the Black Stars is holding their training session behind closed doors. The FA ahead of the team’s first two games of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers confirmed that the team will hold their training session behind closed doors. The decision has prevented Ghanaian football fans from going to the stadium. But Asante Twum said the decision was inspired by the technical team who demanded to have their peace of mind to execute their tactics ahead of their clash. “The fans watching training doesn’t affect…

15 Nov

World Cup 2026Q: 24 Players Complete First Training Session Ahead Of Madagascar Clash

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The Black Stars of Ghana held their first training session on Tuesday, November 14, ahead of their 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Madagascar and Comoros. The team trained behind closed doors on the second day of camp having initially opened camp in Accra on Monday. The team trained at the Baba Yara Stadium as they began preparations for the fixture against Madagascar on Friday. 24 players were involved in Tuesday’s training with goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi the only player who was yet to arrive in camp. Medeama SC trio of Nurudeen Abdulai, Fatawu Hamidu and Jonathan Sowah joined the rest of…

14 Nov

2026 WCQ: Why Andre Ayew Was Included In Black Stars Squad – GFA

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Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum has explained why Andre Ayew was named in Black Stars squad for their 2026 World Cup qualifying games. The 33-year-old was left out of Black Stars squad for the October international friendly games against Mexico and the USA. However, Andre, who was clubless was named in the final 25-man squad for the game against Madagascar and Comoros in the first two games of the World Cup qualifiers. According to Asante Twum, the former Swansea City and West Ham United attacker what it takes to supervise and urge the young…

10 Nov

The Most Important Thing Now Is The 2026 World Cup Qualifiers – Chris Hughton

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Black Stars head coach Chris Hughton says the team's priority at the moment is the two opening games of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ghana will play Madagascar and Comoros in their first games of the qualifiers for the competition later this month before turning their attention to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Ghanaians are hungry for continental success after their last triumph came in 1982 and find the team alongside Egypt, Cape Verde and Mozambique in Group B for next year's tournament. However, the gaffer has asked that the main focus become the qualification campaign for the next…

09 Nov

GFA To Consider Sacking Chris Hughton On Friday

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The Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) would, on Friday, November 2023, decide on the future of Black Stars coach Chris Hughton. The decision to part company with Hughton was taken after Ghana's feckless performance against Mexico and the USA last month during the international friendly matches. The leadership of the football governing body is not convinced the former Newcastle United manager would have a good start to the World Cup 2026 qualifiers against Madagascar and Comoros. After seven matches under Mr Hughton, the Black Stars has not been impressive per the FA hierarchy and initiated steps to…

26 Oct

October FIFA Rankings: Black Stars Remain 60Th Globally, 11th In Africa

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Ghana’s position in the October 2023 FIFA World Rankings remains unchanged despite the embarrassing defeats to the USA and Mexico during the international break. The rankings were released on Thursday, October 26 on FIFA’s website. The Black Stars maintain their 60th global position and still remain the 11th best-ranked team in the African continent. It was the same positions Chris Hughton’s team held in the September rankings. During the latest international break, Ghana conceded some ridiculous goals to lose 2-0 to Mexico in the first of two friendlies on October 15 before being embarrassed in a 4-0 defeat to the…

26 Oct

Current Black Stars Players Are Not Committed – Frimpong Manso

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Head coach of Bofoakwa Tano, Frimpong Manso has criticized Black Stars players for their lack of commitment and sacrifice for the country. The senior national team following their humiliating performance in the international friendly games this month against Mexico and USA has come under pressure. Chris Hughton and his charges were hoping to maintain their unbeaten run but suffered a 2-0 defeat against CONCACAF champions before a 4-0 defeat to the US Men’s team. Following the team’s poor performance, Manso, who is a former Ghana international believes Hughton must do away with players who are not committed to his course.…

23 Oct

Lack Of Consistency Our Bane

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The Ghana Black Stars recent series of poor performances has been blamed on the lack of consistency in player invitation to the national team. This, according to Augustine Ahinful, a former Black Stars winger, won’t help improve the team until the handlers realise that they must build the team around a core number of players and stop changing players every now and then. He told Graphic Sports in an interview that the rate at which the handlers kept changing players in every national assignment suggested there was no plan and noted that it wasn’t the best way to build a…

20 Oct

Joseph Aidoo Ruled Out For Seven Months After Sustaining Ankle Injury On Black Stars Duty

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Celta Vigo have announced that Ghana centre-back, Joseph Aidoo, will be sidelined for at least six months. This was after the 28-man sustained an ankle injury during Ghana’s match against Mexico on Sunday, October 15. Aidoo was taken off after 28 minutes into the game at the Bank of America Stadium, with the Black Stars eventually losing 2-0. Upon returning to his club for further assessment, the LaLiga outfit said in a statement on Thursday, October 19 that Aidoo will be out for between six and seven months. “The head of RC Celta's medical services, Juan José García Cota, operated…

18 Oct

US Head Coach Praises Team After Beating “Very Talented” Ghana Side

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US National Men’s Football Team head coach Gregg Berhalter has praised his team for beating a “very talented” Ghanaian side in an international friendly game. The US beat Ghana 4-0 at the Geodis Park on October 18 in Nashville to confidently bounce back after losing 1-3 to Germany in a previous friendly. Speaking in a post game interview, Berhalter was happy with his team’s performance especially in the first half that produced all four goals in 22 minutes despite playing against a team with notable players. “You need to be professional. You need to win these games and we did…