Late Black Stars striker Raphael Dwamena goes home Feb. 16

[ad_1] Former Black Stars striker Raphael Dwamena is set to be buried this month. This will climax final funeral rites on Friday, February 16 at the Adjiringanor Astro Turf in East Legon. The Albanian-based striker collapsed and died on Saturday, November 11, 2023 during a league game. His side, KF Egnatia, were playing against Partizani … Read more

Black Satellites drawn against Gambia, Benin & Congo for 13th African Games

[ad_1] The Black Satellites have been drawn against The Gambia, Benin and Congo in the upcoming African Games. The four nations will play in Group A of the championship. The draw for the men and women’s football was conducted by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Thursday, February 1. There are unusually five teams … Read more

As captain, I take full responsibility for what happened – Ayew on Black Stars AFCON exit

[ad_1] Andre Dede Ayew is the Black Stars Captain Black Stars Captain Andre Dede Ayew has apologised to Ghanaians for the disappointment that characterised the team’s campaign at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023). He says as captain of the side, he takes full responsibility for all that happened in La Côte d’Ivoire. … Read more

We remain dedicated to restoring the pride and success of Black Stars – GFA

[ad_1] The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has pledged its dedication to restoring the “pride and success” so desired by all for the senior national men’s soccer team, the Black Stars. The Association admits the disappointment and frustration the recent showing of the team at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023) brought the nation. “Our … Read more

Banker Kojo Addae-Mensah replaces lawyer Kojo Ankomah on Black Stars search c’tee

[ad_1] Lawyer Ace Kojo Ankomah is reported to have withdrawn from the five-member committee set up by the Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to search for a new coach for the Black Stars. The committee was set up after the termination of the contract of Chris Hughton following the abysmal performance of … Read more

Naira further depreciates to 1,410 per dollar on the black market

[ad_1] The naira has hit a record low at the parallel market.  The naira traded at N1,415 on Thursday, Jan. 25, a 3.66 percent decline from N1,365 traded on Tuesday, Jan. 23.  Bureau de Change (BDC) operators, put the buying rate of the greenback at N1,400 and the selling price at N1,415.   Meanwhile, on the official market, naira depreciated … Read more

GFA sets up 5-member committee for new Black Stars coach

[ad_1] The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has set up a five-member committee to get a new coach for the Black Stars. This follows the dismissal of Chris Hughton after the group-stage exit of the Black Stars from the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations. The committee will be chaired by Mark Addo, who is also the … Read more

Sports Ministry to announce strategic plan for Black Stars revival

[ad_1] The Ministry of Youth and Sports has served notice a strategic plan will be announced in the coming days to identify the causes of the recent poor showing of the Black Stars. There will also be a roadmap towards the revival of the national senior men’s soccer team. This will be done in collaboration … Read more

Ghanaians want Djiku appointed next Black Stars captain

[ad_1] There has been massive reactions to the disappointing performance of the Black Stars at the Africa Cup of Nations in La Côte d’Ivoire. The four-time champions exited at the group stage after failing to win a single match in a group that had lowly-ranked Mozambique and Cape Verde. Some of the players have also … Read more