Category: Sports

Black Stars have lost their 59th spot on the latest rankings released by FIFA, moving a place below to occupy the 60th position following the March international break. The four-time Africn champions were back in action last month for the first time since bowing out of the 2022 World Cup in the group phase under...

A member of Ghana’s governing New Patriotic Party, Gabby Otchere-Darko, has given his approval to the Ghana Football Association’s (GFA) appointment of Chris Hughton as the Black Stars coach. The former Executive Director of the Danquah Institue praised the decision and expressed confidence that the experienced coach would bring success to the national team, who have not...

Former Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak forward Charles Taylor is calling for a longer contract to be given to new Black Stars boss, Chris Hughton. Taylor is already a big fan of the former Brighton manager, after watching his first two games, which resulted in a 1-0 victory over Angola in the 2023 Africa Cup...

Forbes Africa has named Black Stars forward Mohammed Kudus among their list of ’30 under 30′ for the year 2023 as part of honouring youthful but influential personalities in Africa. The 22-year-old was honoured following his explosive form in the ongoing football season. The former Nordjaelland player has served fans with captivating performances for both...

The uncle of Cremonese forward Felix Afena-Gyan, Abrefa Gyan, has explained the player’s decision to turn down an invitation to join the Black Meteors during the March international break. Black Meteors coach Ibrahim Tanko clarified that the player’s only reason for backing out of the team was due to his unreadiness, as stated by Afena-Gyan’s...

Former Black Stars captain, Asamoah Gyan, has expressed his admiration for the impressive performance of Ernest Numah during the U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Algeria. Gyan, who watched the game, was particularly impressed with Numah’s display on the flanks, and has tipped the youngster for big things in the future. Numah, who wore...

Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo has expressed his readiness to give his best for the Black Stars, irrespective of whether he is included in the starting line-up or not. The 23-year-old player was instrumental in the Black Stars’ victory against Angola in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers held in Kumasi. Semenyo scored the winning goal...

Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has called for patience from Ghanaians following the team’s uninspiring performance in their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Angola on Thursday. It was the first game under new coach Chris Hughton, and the Black Stars struggled to assert themselves despite having the lion’s share of possession, according to...

Italy-based striker Felix Afena-Gyan has declined an invitation to join the Ghana U-23 team for their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Algeria this month.  This decision stems from his dissatisfaction with being left out of the Ghana squad for the World Cup in Qatar, despite playing an important role in their qualification, according to...

Ghana coach Chris Hughton has handed Kingsley Schindler a late call-up for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Angola. The 29-year-old, who plays for Bundesliga side FC Koln, has been invited to replace injured Brighton & Hove Albion defender Tariq Lamptey. Schindler was born in Hamburg, Germany, but has never been capped by Ghana...