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We have good players to face Austria, says Otto Addo
Ghana head coach Otto Addo says his side is well-equipped to take on Austria ahead of their international friendly on Friday evening. The Black Stars face the European outfit in the first of two friendlies lined up for this month, as preparations intensify for upcoming international assignments. Speaking on Thursday, A...
Black Stars victory boosts jersey sales in Ahafo Region
Traders in the Ahafo Region dealing in Ghana national team jerseys say sales have increased significantly following the Black Stars’ first victory in the ongoing World Cup tournament. The traders say the team’s winning start has reignited enthusiasm among football fans, leading to a surge in demand for Black Stars jers...
Black Stars: Otto Addo ‘hopeful of better game’ against Germany
Black Stars head coach Otto Addo says he is expecting an improved performance from his side in their upcoming game against Germany. Ghana will come up against Germany in their final friendly game for the March international window having faced Austria earlier. The Black Stars suffered a 5-1 defeat to Ralf Rangnick’s...
Former NSA Board Chairman backs decision to sack Otto Addo
Former Board Chairman of the National Sports Authority, Kwadwo Baah Agyemang, has backed the decision of the Ghana Football Association to sack Otto Addo as Black Stars head coach, with less than three months to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 50-year-old was dismissed following Ghana’s 2-1 defeat to Germany in Stuttgart...
Asamoah Gyan unveiled as ambassador for national teams
Ghana football icon and former Black Stars captain, Asamoah Gyan, has officially embarked on a new chapter of national service after being unveiled as Ambassador for Ghana’s National Teams and Colts Football by the Football Association at a colourful and well-attended ceremony in Accra on Wednesday night. Held at the...
2026 WC: Ghana hold England to stalemate as Benjamin Asare shines
Ghana and England played out a hard-fought goalless draw at the Gillette Stadium on Tuesday, leaving Group L of the 2026 FIFA World Cup delicately poised with both teams level on four points after two matches. Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz made four changes to the side that edged Panama 1-0 in their opening fixture,...
Herbert Mensah backs Ghana’s defensive approach after goalless draw with England
President of Rugby Africa, Herbert Mensah, has praised Ghana's tactical discipline following the Black Stars' goalless draw against England at the FIFA World Cup, describing the team's defensive organisation as the key factor behind the result. Speaking a day after the match, Herbert Mensah said Ghana's performance dem...
2026 WC: Asamoah Gyan solicits support for Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz
Former Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan has called for unity and strong backing for Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz as the team intensifies preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. Queiroz, who has previously managed Egypt, Iran and Colombia, was appointed on a four-month deal following the dismissal...
Asamoah Gyan hails Otto Addo’s contribution to Black Stars despite sack
Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has praised ex-Ghana coach Otto Addo for his contribution to the national team, insisting the German-Ghanaian tactician did his best despite recent setbacks. Otto Addo, 50, was relieved of his duties in March 2026 following Ghana’s back-to-back defeats against Austria and Germany...
Desmond Ofei confident in Black Stars squad assembled for Mexico friendly tie
Assistant coach of the Black Stars, Desmond Ofei, says the team is in high spirits ahead of Ghana’s international friendly against Mexico as preparations intensify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ghana will face Mexico on May 22 in North America as part of their build-up to the global tournament, which will be staged acro...
Accra dons national colours as fans rally behind Black Stars ahead of England clash
Excitement ahead of Ghana's World Cup clash against England heightened in parts of Accra on Tuesday, June 23, with many supporters proudly displaying the national colours as they prepared to cheer on the Black Stars.
UMB rallies support for Black Stars with Kumasi float as part of 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign
The Universal Merchant Bank (UMB), the official banking partner and sole corporate sponsor of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), has reaffirmed its commitment to the development of Ghana football and the success of the Black Stars as the national team embarks on its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign.