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2026 WC: Otto Addo urges patience as rebuilding continues ahead of tourney
Ghana head coach Otto Addo has called for patience and a long-term approach as he reflects on his side’s narrow defeat to Germany, stressing the need to bridge the gap in squad depth while preparing for the FIFA World Cup. Addo admitted that competing with a team of Germany’s calibre remains a demanding task, pointing...
Carlos Queiroz must evolve beyond defensive football, says Laryea Kingston
Former Ghana international Laryea Kingston has urged Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz to adopt a more attacking style of play, insisting Ghana cannot rely on defensive football if the team is to remain competitive at the highest level. Although Queiroz earned praise for guiding the Black Stars to the knockout stag...
2026 WC: Fred Pappoe rallies support for newly appointed Black Stars coach, Carlos Queiroz
Former Vice President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Fred Pappoe, has called for support for the newly appointed Black Stars coach, Carlos Queiroz. The veteran Portugese gaffer has been appointed on a short-term contract ahead of the 2026 World Cup, replacing Otto Addo. Addo, who was reappointed in March 20...
2026 WC: Thomas-Asante eyes more starts after decisive impact in Ghana’s win over Panama
Black Stars forward Brandon Thomas-Asante has acknowledged the importance of accepting squad roles but admits he is eager to earn more starting opportunities after making a telling impact off the bench in Ghana’s opening 2026 FIFA World Cup victory. The Coventry City attacker was introduced in the second half against P...
‘‘We can handle difficult situations’’ – defiant Otto Addo assures ahead of Germany test
Ghana coach Otto Addo remains unfazed by Monday’s test against Germany, despite Friday’s defeat to Austria in Vienna. The Stars suffered a humiliating 5-1 defeat at the hands of Austria in a pre-World Cup friendly. Friday’s defeat was the first time Ghana had conceded five goals in a match since the 5-0 loss to Saudi [...
Bundesliga side Freiburg track Ghanaian forward Prince Amoako Jr
Ghanaian winger Prince Amoako Jr is being tracked by Bundesliga side Freiburg ahead of a possible summer move.
Otto Addo: A pointless gamble that failed spectacularly
A 2-1 loss to unfancied Cape Verde, followed by 2-2 stalemates with Egypt and Mozambique condemned Ghana to a group stage exits - the first in the country's history without a win.
Kumasi erupts in celebration after Black Stars’ dramatic World Cup qualifying win over Panama
Thousands of ecstatic football fans poured onto the streets of Kumasi following the Black Stars’ dramatic late victory over Panama in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, in scenes that transformed the city into a rolling wave of national celebration.
‘Uncovincing’ Black Stars humiliated 5-1 by Austria in Vienna
Ghana’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup began on a sobering note on Friday evening, as the Black Stars were thrashed 5-1 by Austria in an international friendly in Vienna. The four-time African champions were guests at the Ernst Happel Stadion for the first of two scheduled friendlies this month, but endured a...
Report: Austria batter Black Stars in Vienna
The Black Stars were handed a 5-1 loss by their opponents at the Ernst Happel Stadium in Vienna.
Oscar Naasei earns high rating as Granada edge Cultural Leonesa
Ghanaian defender Oscar Naasei delivered another composed performance as Granada secured a 1-0 victory over Cultural Leonesa, further strengthening their push for promotion.
Black Stars and the Art of Sacking: When the Coach Must Always Go First
The sacking of Otto Addo as head coach of the Ghana national football team has followed a familiar national script—one that is as predictable as it is revealing. It is a script Ghana knows too well, one that begins with defeat and ends with dismissal. There is a ritual in the Republic whenever the Black Stars lose. It...