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How Ghana football lost it way: The structural failures behind Black Stars’ decline
There was a time when the mere mention of Ghana commanded respect across world football. Opponents feared the Black Stars. European scouts flocked to youth tournaments in Accra and Kumasi. Ghana was the nation that consistently unearthed elite footballers, from Abedi Pele to Michael Essien, Sulley Muntari, Asamoah Gyan...
Don’t appoint a local coach as Otto Addo’s successor – Ernest Thompson tells GFA
Former Black Stars Management Committee member Ernest Thompson has called on the Ghana Football Association and the Ministry of Sports to appoint an experienced foreign coach as the next head of the national team, warning against selecting a local candidate at this critical juncture. The GFA is in the process of naming...
2026 WC: Black Stars technical team inadequate – Mas-Ud Didi Dramani
Former Black Stars assistant coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani has welcomed the Ghana Football Association’s decision to expand the senior national team’s technical staff but insists more additions are needed ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The GFA recently announced the inclusion of five new members to the backroom team. French...
Black Stars carry the hopes of millions of Ghanaians – Dr. Wuaku
The Administrator of the Ghana Sports Fund, Dr. David Kofi Mawuvi Wuaku, says the Black Stars are carrying the hopes and aspirations of millions of Ghanaians as they continue their quest for success on the international stage. He said every appearance by the national team represents more than just a football match, des...
We’re fully prepared and determined to secure victory – Black Stars assure Mahama
Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew and head coach Carlos Queiroz have assured President John Dramani Mahama that the team is fully prepared and determined to secure victory in their World Cup opener against Panama
Joseph Paintsil reveals why he was dropped from 2022 World Cup squad
LA Galaxy winger Joseph Paintsil has expressed disappointment over his exclusion from Ghana’s squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, criticising the decision taken by then Black Stars head coach Otto Addo. Paintsil, who was among Ghana’s standout performers in Europe at the time while featuring for Belgian side KA...
Joseph Paintsil urges strongest Black Stars squad for 2026 World Cup under Carlos Queiroz
Black Stars winger Joseph Paintsil has called on newly appointed head coach Carlos Queiroz to select the strongest possible squad as Ghana prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Ghana will feature at the global tournament for the fifth time, having secured qualification despite re...
2026 WC: Black Stars arrive in Rhode Island for final phase preparations ahead of Panama opener
The Black Stars of Ghana have arrived in Providence, Rhode Island, to begin the final phase of preparations ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign. The squad departed Virginia on Thursday afternoon and landed at T.F. Green International Airport at about 6:00 p.m., marking the start of their final training phase be...
GFA seals partnership deal with X1 to power Black Stars and Division One League Super Cup
The Ghana Football Association has signed a five-year partnership agreement with X1, a premium performance beverage, and unveiled as the Official Performance Partner of the Black Stars and the Division One League Super Cup.
2026 WC: No major changes expected in Black Stars squad – GFA
Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, has indicated that the Black Stars squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is likely to remain largely unchanged, barring injuries. Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has already named a 28-man provisional squad, with the final 26 players expect...
Djiku ruled out of World Cup as Lucasson earns Ghana call-up
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has confirmed that vice-captain Alexander Djiku will miss the upcoming FIFA World Cup due to injury. The experienced centre-back arrived in camp carrying an injury sustained while playing for Spartak Moscow and has been unable to train with the squad. Speaking ahead of Ghana’s pre-World...
2026 WC: We can achieve something special with hard work – Black Stars winger Ernest Nuamah
Black Stars winger Ernest Nuamah believes Ghana can achieve success at the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite facing a difficult challenge in Group L. Ghana has been drawn against Panama, England and Croatia in a competitive group for the tournament, which will be staged across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Speaking t...