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04 Jan

I Am Available – Kwasi Appiah Open To Black Stars Return

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Former Ghana head coach, James Kwasi Appiah, says he will not turn down an opportunity to return to coach the Black Stars should the Ghana Football Association approach him. Having been in charge of 20 games as head coach of the national team between 2017 and 2019, Appiah was relieved of his post in January 2020. The former Ghana international won nine games, drawing six and losing five which led to his sacking. However, the 62-year-old says he has not closed the chapter on his coaching career and will make himself available should the Ghana FA call on him once…

09 Dec

Qatar 2022: So Close Yet So Far; Black Stars Edition

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In all honesty, the boys did well, they played their best, missed a few chances, but they did their best,” a post on social media read after Ghana’s exit from the 2022 FIFA World Cup. This and many others, usually are comments that some Ghanaians have often used to brush aside the Black Stars’ early exits from the last two tournaments. The 2021 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2022 FIFA World Cup are the latest setbacks the Black Stars have suffered since last making it to the knockout stage of a major competition in Egypt three years. Wakaso Mubarak…

02 Dec

It’s Not My Fault Asamoah Gyan Missed The Penalty In 2010 – Luis Suarez

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Uruguay forward, Luis Suarez, says he owes Ghanaians no apology following his involvement in the Black Stars’ quarterfinal exit at the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Suarez stopped a goal-bound opportunity from the Black Stars with his hand in the dying embers of the extra time of the quarterfinal fixture 12 years ago at the Soccer City Stadium. Ghana was awarded a penalty late in the game but Asamoah Gyan failed to convert the spot kick with the Black Stars going on to lose the tie on penalties. That incident has stood in the memories of Ghanaians for a long time…

30 Nov

A Draw Could Be Good For Us But We Want To Win – Otto Addo On Uruguay Clash

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Ghana head coach, Otto Addo, says the Black Stars will be going in for a win against Uruguay eventhough a draw could be enough to them through to the next stage of the FIFA World Cup. The Black Stars and Urugauy go head to head on Friday, December 2, with a place in the round of 16 of the competition up for grabs. A win over South Korea on Monday means Ghana currently occupies the second soot in Group H with three points, two above both South Korea and Uruguay. Addo’s side will advance to the next stage if Ghana…

29 Nov

Mohammed Kudus Is On Fire – Nigeria’s Calvin Bassey Lauds Black Stars Midfielder

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Nigeria international, Calvin Bassey, has heaped praise on Black Stars midfielder, Mohammed Kudus, following his blistering start to the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Kudus has directly been involved in three goals so far in two games, scoring two and assisting the other. The 22-year-old set up Andre Ayew for Ghana’s equaliser during the 3-2 defeat to Portugal in the opening game before netting a brace in the emphatic victory over South Korea at the Education City Stadium on Monday, November 28. Reacting to Kudus’ performance at the competition so far, Bassey, who together with the Super Eagles missed out on…

29 Nov

2022 World Cup: Koulibaly Powers Senegal To Last 16 After Win Over Ecuador

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2021 Africa Cup of Nations champions, Senegal, booked a place in the last 16 of the 2022 FIFA World Cup following their win over Ecuador on Tuesday, November 29. A first-half penalty goal from Ismaila Sarr and a Kalidou Koulibaly header ensured that the Teranga Lions overcame their first-game loss to progress to the next stage of the competition. Senegal started the game on a stronger foot as they needed a win to see them go past the group stage ahead of the South Americans. Sarr turned up to score the opening goal of the game after stepping up to…

14 Nov

2022 World Cup: Salis Abdul Samed, Danlad And Afriyie Barnieh Make Black Stars Final Squad

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Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has announced his final squad to defend Ghana at the 2022 FIFA World Cup to be staged in Qatar. With 10 days away from the team’s first group game of the tournament against Portugal on November 24, Addo has revealed his players for the Mundial. Only two players from Ghana’s final list have played at the previous editions of the World Cup – Andre Ayew (2010 and 2014) and Jordan Ayew (2014). The squad also have two players from recent players who made themselves available for selection at the end of the 2021/22 season.…

31 Oct

Performance Wrap Of Ghanaian Players Abroad Over The Weekend

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With the 2022 FIFA World Cup just days away, Joy Sports’ tracking of the performances of Ghanaian players abroad continued over the weekend. Some of the players including Thomas Partey and Inaki Williams were in top form while Jojo Wollacott didn’t have the best of games. Here’s a wrap of some performances from the weekend: Partey scored his second Premier League goal of the season in Arsenal’s 5-0 thumping of Nottingham Forest at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. The midfielder was at the heart of everything for the Gunners as they return to the summit of the league. Joseph Paintsil’s…

14 Oct

2022/23 Malta Guinness Women’s Premier League Officially Launched

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After signing a three-year deal to become the headline sponsor of the Ghana Women’s Premier League prior to the start of the season, Malta Guinness Ghana officially launched the 2022/23 women’s league campaign. The season launch took place at the Labadi Beach Hotel on Wednesday, October 12, with the occasion being graced with the presence of the President of the Ghana FA, Kurt Okraku, Managing Director of Guinness Ghana Limited, Helene Weesie, Hillary Boaten, the Chairperson of the Women’s Premier League Board as well as other dignitaries. The agreement between the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and Malta Guinness sees the…

07 Oct

Malta Guinness WPL: Ridge City Take On Essiam Socrates; Pearlpia Face Prisons Ladies On Day 1

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The 2022/23 Malta Guinness Women’s Premier League is set to kick start on Friday, October 7, with lots of excitement at stake for all 20 teams. The Northern Zone gets this season’s campaign underway at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium where Pearlpia Ladies face Prisons Ladies at 3:00pm. On Saturday, October 8, the Northern Zone fixtures continue with debutants Tamale Super Ladies coming against Ashtown Ladies while Supreme Ladies also go head-to-head with Candy Soccer Academy. Defending champions, Ampem Darkoa Ladies will face competition from Northern Ladies in their opener at the Ohene Ameyaw Park on Saturday while the game…