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Otto Addo dismissal ‘long overdue’ – Ernest Norgbey
The Chairperson of Parliament’s Youth and Sports Committee, Hon. Ernest Norgbey, has backed the decision of the Ghana Football Association to part ways with Otto Addo as head coach of the Black Stars. The 50-year-old was dismissed following back-to-back defeats in international friendlies against Austria and Germany. S...
Get ready for Africa’s soccer breakout, says Ghana star Antoine Semenyo
Cape Verde’s fairytale run in the 2026 World Cup caught a lot of people by surprise – but not Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo. The tiny island nation’s success encapsulated Africa’s record-breaking outing in the tournament – nine out of the 10 competing African nations advanced to the knockout stages with Moroc...
Black Stars: ‘Fewer local players get call-ups due to lower standards’ – Kwadwo Asamoah
According to him, the reason why Ghanaians are not seeing many home-based players in the Black Stars is that the level of the country's top flight football has dropped.
It hurts me I never played for Real Madrid’s first team – Daniel Opare
Former Ghana international Daniel Opare has opened up about how a cruel injury at Real Madrid ultimately stalled what could have been a breakthrough moment in his career. Opare joined the Spanish giants in 2008 from AshantiGold SC after catching attention with standout performances for Ghana at the 2007 U-17 World Cup....
Injuries ruined my full potential – Daniel Opare reflects on career regret
Former Ghana international Daniel Opare says a career plagued by injuries prevented him from reaching his full potential as a footballer after a bright start to his career. The former Royal Antwerp defender was once considered one of the brightest young prospects in world football, but recurring fitness setbacks disrup...
Losing Kobbie Mainoo to England unfortunate – GFA boss Kurt Okraku
Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has expressed disappointment over Kobbie Mainoo’s decision to represent England rather than Ghana, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Manchester United midfielder, who has Ghanaian heritage, has been named in England’s squad for the tournament scheduled to take...
Sports Ministry debunks claims of sponsoring fans to Germany for Black Stars friendly
The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has dismissed circulating social media claims suggesting that the Minister sponsored individuals with business class tickets to Germany for the Black Stars’ international friendly matches. In a statement, the Ministry described the claims as false and baseless, urging the public to...
Otto Addo ‘sleepless’ over Semenyo Black Stars form
The Manchester City forward, despite his rich vein of form for his club, has struggled anytime he’s been with the Black Stars.
Hans Adu Sarpei calls for improvement after Black Stars losses to Austria and Germany
Former Black Stars defender Hans Adu Sarpei has weighed in on Ghana’s performances during the March international friendlies against Austria and Germany. Ghana suffered a heavy 5–1 defeat to Ralf Rangnick’s Austria before narrowly losing 2–1 to Germany in the closing stages just days later. Sarpei expressed disappointm...
What Otto Addo did against Germany is not coaching – Alban Bagbin
Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has expressed dissatisfaction with Otto Addo’s tactics in Ghana’s 2-1 defeat to Germany in Monday’s pre-World Cup friendly. Bagbin believes Addo made some of his substitutions way too late, something he described as unpardonable, while saying he was shocked to hear the coach was fired...
2026 WC: Bagbin worried about Black Stars’ prospects after Otto Addo’s exit
The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has expressed concerns about Ghana’s readiness for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following the dismissal of Black Stars head coach Otto Addo. Addo, 50, was relieved of his duties after the national team suffered consecutive defeats to Austria and Germany duri...
Conceding five goals ‘too much’ for a team like Black Stars, says Akonnor
Former Ghana head coach Charles Kwabla Akonnor has voiced concern following the Black Stars’ heavy defeat to Austria in their recent international friendly. The four-time African champions were handed a 5-1 loss in Vienna on Friday, March 27, 2026, in the first of two scheduled friendly matches. Speaking to Citi Sports...