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Hervé Renard Is Our Preferred Coach But … – GFA
02 Feb

Hervé Renard Is Our Preferred Coach But … – GFA

Wontumi1Sports,
Executive Council member of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Frederick Acheampong, has cited economic challenges as a major obstacle in getting their preferred coach, Hervé Renard. “Hervé Renard has always been the preferred choice of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) since the departure of CK Akonnor, and while the coach is willing to coach Ghana, the economic circumstances make it difficult for us to hire him,” he said in an interview on Akoma FM. The hunt for a new coach follows the dismissal of Chris Hughton due to Ghana’s disappointing performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.…
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2023 AFCON: GFA Blames Chris Hughton For Black Stars Poor Performance
30 Jan

2023 AFCON: GFA Blames Chris Hughton For Black Stars Poor Performance

Wontumi1Sports,
Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council member, Nana Oduro Sarfo, has blamed coach, Chris Hughton for the disappointing performance of the Black Stars at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. The Black Stars were eliminated at the group stage, failing to secure a victory in any of their group games. Despite scoring two goals in each match, the four-time African champions managed to secure only two draws and suffered a defeat, finishing third in Group B behind Cape Verde and Egypt. Speaking on Asempa FM‘s Ultimate Sports Show, the football administrator attributed the team’s shortcomings to the decisions made by…
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GFA Announces Road Map To Hire Next Black Stars Coach
26 Jan

GFA Announces Road Map To Hire Next Black Stars Coach

Wontumi1Sports,
The Ghana Football Association has announced the roadmap to hire the next Black Stars coach and named a five-member search committee to evaluate and recommend a candidate to the Executive Council for approval. This is after Chris Hughton was relieved of his duties as coach of the Black Stars on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. The search committee will be chaired by Vice President of the Ghana Football Association Mark Addo. Vice President of the Ghana Football Association Mark Addo Legal Practitioner and law lecturer Ace Anan Ankomah (Esq.) will act as Vice Chairman of the search committee, with Director of…
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GFA Sacks Black Stars Coach Chris Hughton And His Technical Team
24 Jan

GFA Sacks Black Stars Coach Chris Hughton And His Technical Team

Wontumi1Sports,
In a major development, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) announced tonight that Chris Hughton has been relieved of his duties as head coach of the senior national team, the Black Stars. The GFA Executive Council also decided to dissolve the entire technical team. This comes after the Black Stars' disappointing performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), where they were eliminated in the group stage for the second consecutive edition of the tournament. While Hughton, 65, had guided the team to qualification for the AFCON, their lacklustre showing sparked widespread criticism and calls for change. The GFA, in its statement,…
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2022 World Cup: GFA Declares $7.9M Prize Money Instead Of $9M
05 Dec

2022 World Cup: GFA Declares $7.9M Prize Money Instead Of $9M

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Ghana was paid $7.9m as its share of the 2022 FIFA World Cup prize money instead of the widely publicised $9m, JoySports understands. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) per JoySports sources told its membership it received $7.9m from FIFA after the Black Stars’ participation in the World Cup in Qatar, and communicated same to the Ministry of Youth and Sports and, by extension, government. Sports Minister, Mustapha Ussif, in November 2022, had told Parliament the country would receive $9m from FIFA for participating in the group stages of the tournament. However, the West African country got about $1.1 m less…
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Former Germany International Gerald Asamoah Calls For More Time For Chris Hughton
27 Nov

Former Germany International Gerald Asamoah Calls For More Time For Chris Hughton

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Ghanaian-born ex-Germany international Gerald Asamoah has called on the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to stick a bit longer with Black Stars head coach Chris Hughton. In the aftermath of Ghana's 1-0 defeat to Comoros in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, questions and concerns have emerged regarding Hughton's tenure as the team's coach. The loss was the Irish manager's first in six competitive games. Hughton had been under pressure prior to the start of the qualifiers after the Black Stars had lost to Mexico and the USA in October and was tipped to be relieved of his role. However, that…
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2026 WCQ: Why Andre Ayew Was Included In Black Stars Squad – GFA
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…
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There Were No Plans To Sack Chris Hughton – GFA Breaks Silence
14 Nov

There Were No Plans To Sack Chris Hughton – GFA Breaks Silence

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A spokesperson for the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum has dismissed reports suggesting that, there were plans to sack Black Stars coach, Chris Hughton. The 64-year-old came under pressure following the team’s back-to-back defeats in the October international friendly games. Hughton’s unbeaten ended after Ghana lost 2-0 to Mexico before a 4-0 defeat against the USA team. Ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Madagascar and Comoros, the former Premier League manager’s future was left in doubt after multiple reports emerged that he would be sacked with George Boateng, who is the assistant coach set to be…
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GFA To Consider Sacking Chris Hughton On Friday
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…
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FIFA Congratulates Kurt Okraku On Re-Election As GFA Boss
10 Oct

FIFA Congratulates Kurt Okraku On Re-Election As GFA Boss

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FIFA President, Gianni Infantino has congratulated Kurt Okraku following his re-election as President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA). Mr Okraku was retained as President of the country’s football governing body after securing 97.5% of votes at the elective congress in Tamale. Mr. Infantino thanked GFA President for his contribution to the development of football in Ghana. “Dear President, Please accept my warmest greetings and sincerest congratulations for your recent re-election as President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA),” a statement from the FIFA boss reads. “I would be grateful if you could please convey my felicitations to the Members of…
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