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11 Nov

Black Stars Striker Raphael Dwamena Dies After Collapsing During Game

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Former Black Stars forward Raphael Dwamena has died after collapsing on a football pitch on Saturday, Citi Sports can confirm. News of his passing came in the aftermath of the 28-year-old suffering a cardiac arrest during a game between his Albanian side Egnatia Rrogozhine and Partizani. The tragic incident happened in the 23rd minute of the Superliga Match Day 13 game that forced the game to be suspended. Dwamena was diagnosed with a heart condition in 2017 and had an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) to monitor his heart rate in 2020 during his time with Spanish side Levante. Despite this medical…

05 Dec

2022 FIFA WC: There Were Lots Of Negatives Surrounding My Appointment – Otto Addo

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Outgoing Head Coach of the senior national team, the Black Stars, Otto Addo says there were lots of negatives surrounding his appointment. At a press conference after Ghana’s elimination from the World Cup, Coach Addo announced his decision to step down as Head Coach of the Black Stars. In a media briefing at the team’s hotel in Doha, the Dortmund tactician said his appointment was met with a lot of negatives, where a section of Ghanaians wished, he failed. “I would never understand the mentality of those who think against a human to fail, and there are some humans doing…

05 Dec

There Was No Approach From Ghana To Play For Black Stars – Danny Welbeck

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Brighton and Hove Albion forward, Danny Welbeck, has disclosed the Ghana Football Association (GFA) did not officially approach him over a possible nationality switch from England to Ghana. The 32-year-old was born in Manchester to Ghanaian parents and made his senior debut in 2011 for the Three Lions as a substitute against Ghana in an international friendly at Wembley Stadium. LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 29: Richard Kingson of Ghana (right) saves a shot from Danny Welbeck of England during the international friendly match between England and Ghana at Wembley Stadium on March 29, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Popperfoto…

02 Dec

BREAKING: Coach Otto Addo Quits Black Stars Job

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Ghana coach Otto Addo confirmed he would be leaving after the team’s exit from the World Cup on Friday, having already said before the tournament in Qatar he would not be staying on after. The 47-year-old, a former Ghana international who was born in Germany and played for the Black Stars in their first World Cup finals appearance in 2006 He had a surprise appointment after Ghana's March World Cup qualifying playoff tie against Nigeria. Although his only previous coaching experience was with the youth teams of Hamburg and Borussia Dortmund, he had former Newcastle United and Brighton & Hove Albion…

29 Nov

The Focus Is On Uruguay After Beating South Korea – Mohammed Kudus

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Black Stars midfielder, Mohammed Kudus, says the team will now focus on their last group game against Uruguay following the win over South Korea. Ghana secured a 3-2 win over the Asian side on Monday, November 28, with a brace from the Ajax star while Mohammed Salisu scored the other. Kudus’ brace and performance on the day saw him clinch the Player of the Match award at the end of the game. Speaking after being given the award, the 22-year-old said, “We got the three points today and the focus is on Uruguay,” he said. “So we go in with…

24 Nov

Photos: Akufo-Addo Visits Black Stars In Qatar Ahead Of World Cup Opener

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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has visited the Black Stars camp in Qatar ahead of their 2022 World Cup opener against Portugal. The President left Accra last night to go and watch the game live and motivate the players ahead of the big clash. The Black Stars are in group H alongside Portugal, Uruguay, and South Korea. Check out pictures with his meeting with the players earlier this morning below

16 Nov

Manaf Nurudeen Should Be Black Stars First-Choice Goalkeeper In Qatar – George Owu

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Former Ghana goalkeeper, George Owu has endorsed Abdul Manaf Nurudeen as well positioned to be the first-choice goalkeeper for the Black Stars at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. KAS Eupen goalkeeper, Manaf Nurudeen and Asante Kotoko goalkeeper, Danlad Ibrahim featured in Otto Addo’s final 26-man squad for the Mundial after Joseph Wollacot and Richard Ofori were ruled out of the tournament due to injuries. This development has prompted discussion on who becomes Ghana’s shot-stopper at the World Cup as the West African country prepares to impress at the global showpiece. While some claim, Lawrence Ati-Zigi should be the…

14 Nov

2022 World Cup: Meet 26 Players To Represent Ghana In Qatar

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Black Stars coach Otto Addo on Monday announced his 26-man squad for the 2022 World Cup. Here’s everything you need to know about the players who will be in Qatar. GOALKEEPERS Name: Lawrence Ati-Zigi Club: St Gallen Age: 25 Position: Goalkeeper He is the first-choice keeper for ST. Gallen in the Swiss Super League. He has kept the post 107 times. He has already kept 13 matches and conceded 19 goals. Having kept the post 4 times for the Black Satellites, he was invited to the Black Stars in 2017 and has made 15 appearances Qatar 2022 will be Ati…

10 Nov

2022 World Cup: Black Stars Technical Team Will Live Up To Expectation – Stephen Appiah

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Former Ghana captain, Stephen Appiah, has backed the technical team of the Black Stars to excel when they lead the team at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The Otto Addo-led technical team was appointed in March following the dismissal of Milovan Rajevac after a poor outing at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. Addo, George Boateng, Mas-Ud Didi Dramani and Chris Hughton were all in charge as the Black Stars gained qualification for the World Cup ahead of Nigeria. While some Ghanaians have cast doubts over the ability of the technical team, Appiah, who made 67 appearances for Ghana, believes…

10 Oct

Andre Ayew Is Not My Friend – Asamoah Gyan

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Former Black Stars captain, Asamoah Gyan, has revealed that his relationship with Andre Ayew is only a working one. He said they are not friends. In his staggering career for the national team, Gyan played alongside Ayew for over a decade and both players were at some point the leaders of the Black Stars team. However, the 37-year-old in an interview with Kumasi-based Wontumi FM, said he only has a relationship with the Al Sadd forward when they are on duty for the national team but admits they get along well despite not speaking in a while. “Andre (Ayew) is…