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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.…

16 Nov

World Cup 2026Q: I Know The Importance Of Madagascar And Comoros Games – Chris Hughton

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Black Stars head coach Chris Hughton has reiterated the need for Ghana to begin the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on a high on Friday. According to the gaffer, the two opening games of the qualifying series are the most important things for the players and technical staff before any other assignment. Ghana face Madagascar in their first game of the qualifiers at the Baba Yara Stadium on Friday, November 17, hoping to claim all three points before playing Comoros four day later. Hughton has been addressing the press ahead of the clash. "I am very aware of how important…

15 Nov

World Cup 2026Q: 24 Players Complete First Training Session Ahead Of Madagascar Clash

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The Black Stars of Ghana held their first training session on Tuesday, November 14, ahead of their 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Madagascar and Comoros. The team trained behind closed doors on the second day of camp having initially opened camp in Accra on Monday. The team trained at the Baba Yara Stadium as they began preparations for the fixture against Madagascar on Friday. 24 players were involved in Tuesday’s training with goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi the only player who was yet to arrive in camp. Medeama SC trio of Nurudeen Abdulai, Fatawu Hamidu and Jonathan Sowah joined the rest of…

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…

14 Jun

Chris Hughton Says Hafiz Konkoni Does Not ‘Surprise’ Him

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Black Stars head coach Chris Hughton says he was not surprised with the level at which Hafiz Konkoni trained with the team on Tuesday afternoon ahead of the game against Madagascar. The Bechem United forward is the only Ghana Premier League player called up to the squad ahead of the 23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. The forward joined the team training session on Tuesday after being made to train alone on the opening day of camp due to his involvement in the game against Aduana Stars on the final day of Ghana’s top flight. Speaking to the media, Hughton…

14 Jun

I Can’t Promise Results Against Madagascar – Chris Hughton

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The head coach of the Ghana senior national team, Chris Hughton, says he can’t guarantee that the Black Stars will get the desired results against Madagascar when the two teams face off. Ghana travels away from home to face Madagascar in their penultimate game of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on Sunday, June 18. The Black Stars are aware a win on Sunday guarantees qualification to the Cup of Nations to be staged in Ivory Coast early next year and have already begun preparations ahead of the game. However, Hughton, who oversaw the training session on Tuesday, June…

14 Jun

The Most Important Thing Is To Get Results – Chris Hughton On Black Stars

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Black Stars head coach Chris Hughton has stated that he is only concerned about getting positive results for the national team ahead of Ghana’s game against Madagascar. The gaffer oversaw the second day of the team’s training session at the Accra Sports Stadium with 24 players available to him due to the absence of Gideon Mensah who has been confirmed to be carrying an injury. Hughton will manage what will be his third game as the head coach of the team when Ghana go away to Madagascar in their penultimate game of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Addressing the…

24 Jan

CHAN 2022: Madagascar Tops Group C As Ghana Finishes Second

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Madagascar ended their group campaign as the leaders in Group C following a thumping win over Sudan in their final game. The southern Africans scored three goals in the first half of the game on Monday night and held on to complete the game without conceding a goal. Olivier Tokinantenaina opened the scoring just 13 minutes into the fixture before Solom Raza and Lalaina Rafanomezantsoa got onto the scoresheet to extend the lead for Madagascar. The win sees Madagascar take nine points from three games having been awarded three points for Morocco’s no-show at the tournament while also beating Ghana…

20 Jan

CHAN 2022: Barnieh’s Red Card Incident Unfortunate – Annor Walker

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Black Galaxies head coach, Annor Walker, says Daniel Afriyie Barnieh’s red card against Sudan in their second group game at the 2022 African Nations Championship (CHAN) is unfortunate for the team. The forward was marched off in the 90th minute of the game for a reckless challenge on his marker, an event brought back by the VAR. Prior to picking up the red card, Barnieh had scored from the spot to give Ghana the lead while he also had another goal ruled out for offside. Speaking at the end of the game, Walker said it’s unfortunate they will be without…

16 Jan

CHAN 2022: My Players Disappointed Me In The First Half Against Madagascar – Annor Walker

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Black Galaxies head coach, Annor Walker, says he was left disappointed by the performance of his team in the first half of their game against Madagascar in the 2022 African Nations Championship (CHAN) on Sunday, January 15. Ghana suffered a 1-2 loss in their opening game against the debutants with Solomampiona Razafindranaivo and Olivier Randriatsiferana scoring in the first half and second half respectively while Augustine Agyapong came off the bench to grab a consolation goal. Having had months of preparations prior to the start of the tournament, the Black Galaxies were expected to get a win in their opener…