A total of 35 participants have been trained in strength and power under the strength and conditioning module at the National Sports College, Winneba. They were drawn from various sporting disciplines including football, armwrestling, athletics, weightlifting, physical instructors, and the media. Dr Kyle Pierce, the course facilitator from Louisiana State University, Shreveport, thanked the participants...
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2026 World Cup draw: Uruguayan journalist Alejandro Figueredo hopes for Ghana-Uruguay pairing
Uruguayan journalist Alejandro Figueredo wants to see Ghana paired against the South American country for the second consecutive time in the group stage. Ghana has a bitter history with Uruguay from the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, where the infamous Luis Suarez handball incident happened. The rivalry was renewed in Qatar 2022 with...
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Black Queens Fall 2–0 to England in Friendly
Ghana’s Black Queens were defeated 2–0 by England in an international friendly played at St Mary’s Stadium on Tuesday. England struck early, opening the scoring in the sixth minute when Lucia Kendall pounced on a loose ball in the penalty area and finished from close range. The Lionesses dominated possession for much of the contest,...
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Black Queens Meet Ghanaian Community in Southampton Ahead of England Friendly
The Black Queens connected with the Ghanaian community in Southampton as part of their build-up to Tuesday’s international friendly against England’s Lionesses. The engagement offered the team an opportunity to interact with fans, share experiences, and strengthen ties with Ghanaians living abroad. Supporters turned out to welcome the squad, expressing pride in the national women’s...
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Black Queens Begin Birmingham Camp Ahead of England Friendly
The Black Queens commenced their training camp in Birmingham on Thursday as preparations gathered pace for their upcoming international friendly against England’s Lionesses. Sixteen players reported on the opening day, marking the start of an important phase under head coach Kim Lars Björkegren. The team held its first practice at Bodymoor Heath, Aston Villa’s renowned...
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Salisu Shines Despite Own Goal in Monaco Draw
Ghana Black Stars defender Mohammed Salisu endured a night of mixed fortunes in AS Monaco’s UEFA Champions League encounter with Cypriot side Pafos, where he was named Man of the Match despite scoring a late own goal. The French club was held to a 2-2 draw after Salisu inadvertently turned the ball into his own...
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Ghana Placed in Pot 4 for 2026 World Cup Draw
Ghana have been assigned to Pot 4 for the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage draw, scheduled to take place in Washington DC on December 5. The Black Stars share Pot 4 with Jordan, Cabo Verde, Curaçao, Haiti, New Zealand, four UEFA play-off winners, and two qualifiers from the FIFA Play-Off Tournament. This placement reflects...
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Kotoko Charged Over Social Media Posts After Samartex Draw
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has charged Asante Kotoko SC following comments posted on the club’s official social media platforms after their goalless draw against FC Samartex on Matchday 11 of the Ghana Premier League. The incident stems from a controversial late penalty awarded to Samartex, which Kotoko goalkeeper Mohammed Camara saved to preserve the...
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Japan Overcomes Ghana’s Black Stars in Friendly Clash
Ghana’s Black Stars faced a challenging night in Toyota as Japan secured a 2–0 victory in Tuesday’s international friendly, with strikes from Takumi Minamino and Ritsu Doan proving decisive. For Otto Addo’s men, the encounter brought difficult spells, glimpses of promise, and useful lessons ahead of their upcoming competitive matches. Japan came out aggressively, immediately...
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Ghana Names 22-Man Squad for Japan and South Korea Friendlies; Ayew and Kudus Absent, New Faces Included
Captain Jordan Ayew and midfielder Mohammed Kudus have been excluded from Ghana’s 22-man roster for the upcoming international friendlies against Japan and South Korea. Kudus, who has missed Tottenham Hotspur’s last two fixtures, is currently recovering from an injury and will stay in England throughout the international window. No formal explanation has been provided for...