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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…

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…

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…

28 Nov

2024 WAFCONQ: Black Queens To Open Camp Today Ahead Of Namibia Fixture

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The Black Queens are expected to open camp later today with a host of players already arriving in camp last night ahead of Friday’s fixture against Namibia. Ghana face Namibia in the last round of qualifiers for the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations to be staged in Morocco. Captain Portia Boakye, FC Nordsjaelland's Jennifer Cudjoe, Cynthia Konlan and Doris Boaduwaa are among the players to have arrived in camp already. https://twitter.com/kweku_lawrence/status/1729406978533757358?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1729406978533757358%7Ctwgr%5Ef7ac8c31e98c2dfb3d3e7a3a323779883d8e7800%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.myjoyonline.com%2F2024-wafconq-black-queens-to-open-camp-today-ahead-of-namibia-fixture%2F Ampem Darkoa Ladies' Comfort Yeboah, Stella Nyamekye, Grace Asantewaa and Alice Kusi are also present in the camp. Jacqueline Owusu and Sherifatu Sumaila are among the returnees in…

23 Nov

Ghana Announces Visa-On-Arrival From December 1 To January 14

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Government through the Transport Ministry has announced the reintroduction of the visa-on-arrival for passengers to Ghana during this festive season. The decision, according to the Ministry, was made in consultation with the Foreign Affairs, Interior, Tourism Ministries, Ghana Immigration Service and the Ghana Tourism Authority. In a letter addressed to all airlines, the Transport Minister, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah said the initiative commences from Friday, December 1 to Sunday January 14. “Consequently, it would be appreciated if systems are updated to reflect this new arrangement and those responsible for checking-in passengers traveling to Ghana advised not to insist on entry visas…

17 Nov

Black Stars Begin 2026 World Cup Qualifiers Against Madagascar Today In Kumasi

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A month after the disastrous performances against Mexico and the United States of America, the Black Stars have an opportunity to win the hearts of Ghanaians again. Ghana commence the qualifying series for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Friday, November 17, against Madagascar. The game at the Baba Yara Stadium is also an opportunity for Chris Hughton to put behind him a dreadful month which has seen his future come into question. It will be the third meeting in the last year between the two teams after they met during the qualifiers for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.…

17 Nov

External Debt Exchange: Ghana likely To Make Positive Development With Bilateral Creditors Before End Of 2023

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Fitch Solutions has hinted that Ghana is likely to make progress with its bilateral debt creditors quickly with a positive development before the end of the year. According to the UK-based firm, the worst situation is now behind the country as it has made progress with fiscal consolidation and other macroeconomic indicators. In its latest Sub-Saharan Africa Macroeconomic Update, it said the country will also reach an agreement with its external bondholders by the middle of next year. Senior Analyst for Sub-Saharan Africa at Fitch Solutions, Mike Kruiniger, said Ghana is not a big creditor like Zambia, hence will not…

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…

14 Nov

2026 WCQ: Black Stars Players Arrive In Camp For Madagascar And Comoros Games [Photos]

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The Black Stars on Monday officially opened camp to begin their 2026 World Cup qualifying games this month. https://twitter.com/GhanaBlackstars/status/1724222556163498198?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1724222556163498198%7Ctwgr%5E95db99945d1a135588bbb5b2e9b63222f340c64d%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adomonline.com%2F2026-wcq-black-stars-players-arrive-in-camp-for-madagascar-and-comoros-games-photos%2F Ghana is billed to face Madagascar and Comoros in their first two games of the qualifiers. The team will hold their first training session at the Accra Sports Stadium at 16:00GMT behind closed doors. Andre Ayew, who has signed for French side Le Havre and is the captain of the team arrived together with his young brother Jordan Ayew as all players wore black to mourn the late Black Stars striker Raphael Dwamena. Other players who joined the camp of the Black…

10 Nov

Plans To Raise $800M Cocoa Syndicated Loan Not Aborted – COCOBOD

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The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has debunked reports that it has aborted the cocoa syndication loans for the 2023/2024 crop season, saying, it is in process of raising $800 million from a syndicate of banks to finance cocoa purchases. “Since the beginning of the Season, cocoa purchases have been financed with non-collateralised cocoa sales proceeds. COCOBOD is therefore still in the process of securing the syndicated loan for the 2023/24 Crop Season”, it said in a press release. The statement also explained that COCOBOD had an initial plan to raise additional fund on $400 million. “The strategy was therefore, to…