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Decision to sack Otto Addo was made after humiliating defeat to Austria – GFA
A member of the Ghana Football Association Executive Council, Frederick Acheampong, has disclosed that the decision to relieve Otto Addo of his duties as Black Stars head coach was made immediately following the team’s heavy defeat to Austria. Ghana’s senior national team kicked off their March international window wit...
Stephen Appiah’s support helped me through dark injury spell – Kofi Kyereh
Midfielder Daniel-Kofi Kyereh has opened up on how a timely phone call from former Ghana captain Stephen Appiah played a crucial role in helping him cope with a long and difficult injury setback. Kyereh, who made his debut for the Ghana national team in 2021, suffered a serious anterior cruciate ligament injury in 2022...
2026 WC: Stay humble and deliver for Ghana – Marcel Desailly tells Semenyo
Former France international and World Cup winner Marcel Desailly has tipped Antoine Semenyo to be one of Ghana’s standout performers at the 2026 FIFA World Cup but has warned the Manchester City forward against allowing his growing reputation to overshadow the collective goals of the Black Stars. Semenyo heads into the...
Marcel Desailly sympathises with Otto Addo over Black Stars exit
French football legend and former Ghana international Marcel Desailly has expressed sympathy for former Black Stars coach Otto Addo, insisting the trainer was unfortunate to lose his job despite guiding Ghana to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Addo, who returned for a second spell as Ghana coach in March 2024, was dismissed i...
I take full responsibility – Black Stars coach Otto Addo after humiliating loss to Austria
Ghana head coach Otto Addo has accepted full responsibility following the Black Stars’ heavy defeat to Austria in an international friendly on Friday night. The West African side were hosted at the Ernst Happel Stadium in what was their first of two scheduled friendlies this month. However, the outing ended in disappoi...
Desmond Ofei to lead Black Stars against Mexico as Carlos Queiroz misses friendly
Desmond Offei will lead Ghana’s senior national team in Saturday’s international friendly against Mexico in Puebla following the absence of head coach Carlos Queiroz, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced. Queiroz will miss the encounter due to personal reasons, leaving Offei in charge of the Black Stars f...
2026 WC: Caleb Yirenkyi named among young players to watch out for
Ghana international Caleb Yirenkyi has been identified among the standout African prospects expected to shine at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. The FC Nordsjaelland midfielder has rapidly grown into a key figure since breaking into the Black Stars setup, establishing himself as a regular presence in the nati...
Video: Black Stars players jam to Black Sherif’s ‘Top of the Morning’ banger
The Black Stars players were in a spirited mood in their latest training session in the United States of America as they jammed to Black Sherif’s on their way to train. The group, led by Coventry City’s Brandon-Thomas Asante, were filmed singing and vibing to the on the Iron Boy album as they zoned in […]
Extensive travel reason for Black Stars’ World Cup exit – Roger De Sa
Black Stars assistant coach Roger De Sa has identified the demanding travel schedule as one of the biggest obstacles Ghana faced during their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign in North America. Ghana began the tournament with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Panama in Toronto before travelling to Boston for their second Group...
2026 World Cup: Semenyo needs to be the difference-maker for Black Stars – Marcel Desailly
The Manchester City forward comes into the tournament on the back of an impressive season at club level, where he won the Carabao Cup and the FA Cup after joining Pep Guardiola's side in January.
Former Germany boss Joachim Low dismisses Black Stars links
There were widespread reports of the 2014 World Cup-winning coach being contact by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to lead the team to the upcoming mundial.
Ghana defender Gideon Mensah set for FC Köln move after Auxerre exit
Black Stars defender Gideon Mensah is on the brink of completing a move to Bundesliga side FC Köln on a free transfer ahead of the 2026/27 season. The 27-year-old left-back is set to join the German club after attracting interest with his impressive performances for Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. […...