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![We nearly crippled Alisa Hotel — George Afriyie on Black Stars coach accommodation costs [Audio]](/storage/imports/featured/f8427c8e6fa9c2e24be0a4d1cf50813e7fa7a433.webp)
We nearly crippled Alisa Hotel — George Afriyie on Black Stars coach accommodation costs [Audio]
Former Vice President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), George Afriyie, has revealed that the association once accumulated heavy debts from accommodating Black Stars coaches at the Alisa Hotel, to the extent that the hotel nearly suffered financial strain. His comments come amid renewed debate over how newly app...
“Misguided decision” — Isaac Asiamah slams GFA over coach’s residence takeover [Audio]
Former Minister for Youth and Sports, Isaac Kwame Asiamah, has criticised the Ghana Football Association (GFA) over its decision to convert the official residence of the Black Stars head coach into a technical directorate office. The property, acquired in 2018 for use by national team coaches, has reportedly been reass...
Ghana’s World Cup struggles rooted in youth system failure — Andoh
Ghana’s current struggles at senior level reflect long-standing failures in player development, according to sports analyst Hans Mensah Andoh. Speaking on the Asaase Breakfast Show on Tuesday (2 June), Andoh said the composition of the Black Stars squad reveals a breakdown in the transition from youth to senior footbal...
Wales vs Ghana Preview: Queiroz’s first test, final thoughts and the challenge ahead
The Black Stars will face Wales in their next game, as far as preparations for the World Cup are concerned, with the game serving as a real opportunity for the Portuguese coach to pay attention to his team.
Players must sing national anthem to play for Black Stars – Mahama jokes
President John Dramani Mahama has humorously critiqued the Black Stars, joking that players who cannot sing Ghana’s national anthem should not be selected to represent the country. Speaking at the Jubilee House, the President reflected on Ghana’s performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and said he was disappointed that...
2026 WC: Black Stars must beat Panama for a strong start – George Afriyie
Former Ghana Football Association Vice President, George Afriyie, has expressed optimism about the prospects of the Ghana national football team at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, emphasising the importance of securing a strong start against Panama national football team. Ghana will open their Group L campaign against the Cen...
You will not play for Black Stars if you cannot sing the national anthem – Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has challenged Black Stars players to demonstrate greater patriotism and commitment whenever they represent Ghana, stressing that wearing the national jersey comes with the responsibility of honouring the country’s symbols. His comments come after Ghana’s elimination from the 2026 FIFA Wor...
Ghana cannot afford to keep Carlos Queiroz – Sannie Daara
Former Ghana Football Association Communications Director Ibrahim Sannie Daara believes Carlos Queiroz‘s time as Black Stars head coach is likely over, citing the financial burden of retaining the veteran Portuguese tactician. Queiroz, 73, was appointed in April as the successor to Otto Addo ahead of the 2026 FIFA Worl...
Fatawu Issahaku completes permanent move to Ipswich Town on five-year deal
Ghana international Abdul Fatawu Issahaku has sealed a permanent transfer from Leicester City to Premier League newcomers Ipswich Town ahead of the 2026/27 season. The 22-year-old winger has signed a five-year contract with the Tractor Boys, keeping him at Portman Road until the summer of 2031 as he prepares for a new...
Thomas Partey denied entry to Canada, set to miss Ghana’s World Cup opener against Panama
Thomas Partey will play no part in Ghana’s first World Cup game in Toronto as he has been denied entry to Canada. The former Arsenal midfielder, now of Villarreal, was charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault in July 2025 by London’s Metropolitan Police. In September of that year, he […]
Ghana’s World Cup performance was satisfactory – Roger De Sa
Black Stars assistant coach Roger De Sa has described Ghana’s performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as satisfactory, despite the team’s elimination in the Round of 32. The West African nation made its fifth appearance at football’s biggest tournament in North America, competing against some of the world’s best teams u...
Kofi Adams urges Black Stars to stay united after World Cup exit
Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has urged the Black Stars to remain united after their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign ended with a 1-0 defeat by Colombia in the Round of 32. Ghana were knocked out of the tournament after Jhon Arias scored the only goal of the match in the 14th minute at […]