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19 Dec

Ghana FA Confirms No Christmas Break For Domestic Football

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The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced that all domestic football competitions will continue without interruption during the festive season. Henry Asante Twum, GFA Communications Director, confirmed that football action will blend with the Christmas spirit. He highlighted that the Black Galaxies would play Nigeria in an international CHAN qualifier at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday. Additionally, the Premier League, Division One League, and Women's Premier League will proceed. After a brief pause for elections earlier in December, the FA is committed to maintaining momentum. Fans can enjoy an exciting schedule during Christmas, including the resumption of the Women’s…

26 Nov

We Need To Work Hard To Help Reshape Ghana’s Football – Abedi Pele

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Ghana football legend Abedi Pele has expressed concerns over the current state of football in the country. The three-time Africa Footballer of the Year’s remarks come after the Black Stars’ disappointing failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The team finished bottom of Group F with just three points and no wins. With local football struggling to gain the necessary attention and support, Pele—who won the 1982 AFCON title with the Black Stars—believes that past generations cannot be compared to the current situation. He emphasized that it’s time for the country to work together and focus…

22 Nov

GFA Apologises To Ghanaians For Black Stars’ 2025 AFCON Qualifier Failure

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The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has issued an unreserved apology to Ghanaians following the Black Stars’ failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The apology came after an Executive Council meeting held on Wednesday. In an official statement, the GFA expressed regret over the team’s inability to meet the nation’s expectations, saying: *”The Ghana Football Association (GFA) wishes to express its sincerest apologies to the good people of Ghana for the Black Stars’ inability to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025. “We understand the disappointment and frustration this failure has caused, and we…

20 Nov

Otto Addo Is Capable Of Qualifying Ghana To 2026 World Cup Despite AFCON Qualifier Failure – GFA

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The Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, remains confident that Otto Addo and his technical team can secure qualification for the 2026 World Cup. Following the Black Stars’ failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the technical team has faced intense criticism, with many calling for its disbandment. In an interview on Asempa FM’s Ultimate Sports Show, Asante Twum acknowledged that the current technical staff differs from the one that led the team to the 2022 World Cup. Despite these changes, he expressed confidence in Otto Addo’s ability to guide the team to…

19 Nov

My Heart Bleeds – GFA Boss Kurt Okraku Reacts To Black Stars’ AFCON Qualifier Failure

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President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has expressed his deep disappointment after the Black Stars failed to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Finishing at the bottom of Group F with just three points from six matches, Ghana’s elimination marks a significant setback for the national team. Okraku shared his thoughts on Facebook, reflecting on the sharp contrast between the Black Stars’ recent successes and their current failure. “From the highest heights of world football on the 29th of March 2022 to the lowest ebb of AFCON qualifying matches. My heart bleeds,” Okraku began,…

05 Nov

2025 AFCONQ: Black Stars Handlers Urged To Utilize Local Players For Angola, Niger Games

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Former Ghana defender Sam Johnson has suggested that local players should be prioritized for the Black Stars’ final matches of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Angola and Niger. The Black Stars are set to conclude their qualifiers with an away match against Angola’s Palancas Negras in Luanda, followed by a home game against Niger’s Super Eagles at the Accra Sports Stadium. With Ghana’s qualification hanging by a thread, Johnson, who formerly played for Hearts of Oak and Fenerbahçe, believes this is an ideal opportunity to test home-based players. He argued that fielding local talent in these…

24 Oct

GFA Meets With German Coach Amid Concerns About Otto Addo’s Future – Reports

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The Ghana Football Association (GFA) are rumored to have commenced engagement with a German coach following concerns about the competence of Black Stars coach, Otto Addo. According to Asemp FM, Kurt Okraku, during his recent visit to Germany, held meetings with a German coach with the aim of adding him to the Black Stars technical team. The report indicates that while Otto Addo will not be dismissed, the new German coach will have a prominent role in the team as he is believed to be more experienced and skilled than Otto Addo. While the new coach will not have an official designation, he will join the backroom staff…

16 Oct

Abandon AFCON, World Cup Dream And Focus On Development – GFA Told

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Former Black Stars defender, Shilla Illiasu, has emphasized the need for a comprehensive long-term strategy to develop football in Ghana. His comments follow the national team’s disappointing 2-0 loss to Sudan on Tuesday at the Martyrs of February Stadium, which came after a goalless draw in the first leg at Accra Sports Stadium last week. This defeat has cast doubt on Ghana’s prospects of qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, leaving the team sitting in third place in Group F after four matches. Illiasu, who represented Ghana in the 2006 FIFA World Cup, urged a…

08 Oct

2025 AFCONQ: He Is Not Injured – GFA Gives More Update On Why Thomas Partey Will Miss Ghana v Sudan Games

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The Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum has opened up on why Thomas Partey is not joining Black Stars camp. The Arsenal midfielder has been ruled out for the doubleheader against Sudan in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers with Michael Baidoo handed a maiden call-up to replace him. A statement by the Ghana FA on Monday said Partey is not joining the team for the games due to a medical issue. However, providing further information on why the 31-year-old will be absent from the games, Asante Twum speaking with Asempa FM on the Ultimate…

04 Oct

Kwesi Appiah’s Dual Role ‘Untidy’ – GFA

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Executive Council Member of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Dr. Randy Abbey has voiced concerns regarding Kwesi Appiah’s dual positions as the head coach of Sudan and as a member of the GFA’s Executive Council. Appiah, elected to the Executive Council on behalf of Asante Kotoko, recently took on the role of head coach for the Sudanese national team. This dual responsibility has ignited a discussion within the football community, with many questioning his ability to manage both roles effectively. The Black Stars are set to compete against Sudan later this month in a doubleheader for the 2025 Africa Cup…