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Kurt Okraku must be blamed for Black Stars coaching mess – George Afriyie
Former Vice President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), George Afriyie, has placed the blame on FA President Kurt Okraku for the ongoing coaching instability surrounding Ghana’s senior national team. His remarks come in the wake of Otto Addo’s dismissal following consecutive pre–World Cup friendly defeats agains...
GCB Board Chair urges stronger corporate support for Black Stars
Independent Non-Executive Director and Chairman of the Board of Directors of GCB Bank PLC, Professor Joshua Alabi, has urged corporate institutions across Ghana to increase their support for the Ghana national football team, describing the senior national football team as a powerful symbol of unity and national pride.
2026 WC: Black Stars will exceed expectations with right motivation – Afenyo-Markin
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin believes Ghana national football team have the quality to outperform expectations at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, provided the team is properly motivated and well-prepared. Ghana have been drawn in Group L for the tournament, which will be staged across the United States, Canada and...
Goal scoring is a learned skill, not luck or spiritual gift – Asamoah Gyan
Former Black Stars striker Asamoah Gyan has stressed that goal scoring is a craft that must be developed through consistent practice, arguing that natural talent alone is not enough to become a top striker. Gyan, Ghana’s all-time leading scorer and the highest-scoring African player in FIFA World Cup history, enjoyed a...
Partey, Djiku train as Black Stars get full house ahead of Austria friendly
All invited players have now reported to the Ghana national football team camp ahead of their international friendlies later this month, with the squad reaching full strength on Tuesday. 👊🏾 pic.twitter.com/GPHD3qfcVo — 🇬🇭 Black Stars (@GhanaBlackstars) March 24, 2026 The team opened camp on Sunday, with 21 players ta...
How a former Black Stars striker warned Kwesi Nyantakyi about EOCO raid before it happened
Former Black Stars striker Augustine Arhinful has revealed that he once received a mysterious phone call warning him about a planned raid by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) on the Ghana Football Association (GFA) offices. Speaking on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, Mr. Arhinful said the call came in 2011 from an u...
2026 WC: Kofi Adams defends Queiroz appointment timing
Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has defended the timing of Carlos Queiroz’s appointment as head coach of the Black Stars, insisting the decision was justified despite coming just months before the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Queiroz, 73, was confirmed in April following the dismissal of Otto Addo, who had earl...
Akonnor urges Black Stars to treat Panama opener as must-win
Former Ghana coach Charles Kwablan Akonnor has urged the Black Stars to approach their 2026 World Cup opener against Panama with caution, stressing the importance of a strong start in the tournament. The four-time African champions will face Panama on June 17 in their Group L opener, a fixture Akonnor described as crit...
2026 WC: Mahama to offer special reward for Black Stars after tournament
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has disclosed that President John Dramani Mahama is preparing a special package for the Black Stars following their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign. The announcement was made during a government delegation visit to the team’s camp in Rhode Island on Thursday, ahead of Ghana...
JoySports Exclusive: Steve McLaren in talks with GFA after expressing interest in Black Stars job
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has opened talks with former Manchester United assistant coach, Steve McLaren over the vacant Black Stars coaching role. Sources at the GFA say, the talks were initiated by McLaren, who made contact through his representatives. McLaren is currently unattached, having left his role a...
Antoine Semenyo eyes more trophies after winning first career silverware with Manchester City
Antoine Semenyo has set his sights on more silverware after playing his part in Manchester City’s triumph in the EFL Cup. City secured a commanding 2-0 victory over Arsenal on Sunday at Wembley Stadium to lift the trophy, with academy graduate Nico O’Reilly netting twice in the second half. Operating from the right fla...
Jordan Ayew: I never dreamt of becoming Black Stars captain
Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has admitted that leading Ghana’s senior national team was never part of his plan. In an interview with Adom TV’s Fire-for-Fire ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Ayew described the captaincy as a dream come true, one he continues to carry with humility. “I am still living my dream, […]