Otto Addo was the most impressive candidate among the over hundred applications received by the Black Stars coach search committee, says Kojo Addae Mensah, a member of the committee. Otto Addo has been handed a 34-month contract with an option for a further 24 months, following a lengthy but significant emergency meeting of the Executive […]
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Otto Addo reappointed as Black Stars coach
Otto Addo has been reappointed as coach of the Black Stars by the Ghana Football Association. The former Ghana international replaces Chris Hughton who was dismissed after leading the team to a disastrous Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON campaign in Ivory Coast earlier this year. Following the recommendation of the five-member Black Stars Head Coach […]
Asamoah Gyan named Youth and sports lead on NPP’s manifesto sub-committee
Former Ghana international Asamoah Gyan, has been named on the Manifesto Committee of the New Patriotic Party’s flagbearer for the 2024 election, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. Gyan, Ghana’s all-time top scorer, has agreed to serve as the lead for the “Youth and Sports” manifesto sub-committee. Gyan will join twenty-three others to undertake what the NPP says […]
We paid more than GH₵70,000 to NSA for Accra Sports Stadium – Stonebwoy’s manager
The manager of Ghanaian dancehall artiste Stonebwoy has disclosed that more than GH₵70,000.00 was paid to the National Sports Authority (NSA) to secure the Accra Sports Stadium for the dancehall sensation’s 5th Dimension Concert which was held on December 22, 2023. This is a contradiction to what the Director General of the NSA, Peter Twumasi, on […]
We will build the Black Stars with homegrown players – Mahama
Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama, has hinted at plans to build a new Black Stars team around homegrown footballers if he’s elected President in the 2024 elections. This comes on the back of Ghana’s poor performance at the recent African Cup of Nations where the team exited the competition at the […]
AFCON 2023: Ghana’s Black Stars secure $700,000 share of prize money
Ghana’s Black Stars are one of two teams set to receive a $700,000 consolation prize following their third-place finish in Group B of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Despite falling short of qualification for the knockout stages, their performance secured a share of the tournament’s $34.6 million prize money. The Black Stars’ journey […]
Fraud: Ex Black Stars player Prince Tagoe ordered to pay $40,000 at GH₵10 per dollar
An Accra Circuit Court has ordered Prince Tagoe, a former Black Stars player, to pay GH₵10 per dollar in the auto fraud case. Tagoe has so far refunded $21,000 (GH₵210,0000) cedi equivalent, leaving a balance of $19,000. However, when the matter was called, Tagoe contended that he was going to refund the money based on […]
GFA sacks Black Stars coach Chris Hughton and his technical team
In a major development, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) announced tonight that Chris Hughton has been relieved of his duties as head coach of the senior national team, the Black Stars. The GFA Executive Council also decided to dissolve the entire technical team. This comes after the Black Stars’ disappointing performance at the 2023 Africa […]
AFCON 2023: Egypt coach sweats on Salah after forward limps off in draw with Ghana
Egypt coach Rui Vitoria expressed cautious optimism over Mohamed Salah’s injury after the Liverpool star was forced off during their 2-2 AFCON draw with Ghana. Salah’s departure late in the first half dealt a blow to Egypt’s hopes. He clutched his leg off the ball before signaling he couldn’t continue, handing the captain’s armband to […]
AFCON 2023: We didn’t come here just to visit Abidjan – Jordan Ayew
Black Stars forward Jordan Ayew has taken a swipe at those questioning the players’ commitment to the national cause, asserting that the team is in Cote d’Ivoire with the sole aim of winning. He made this statement during his press conference appearance on Wednesday ahead of Ghana’s second Group B game against Egypt. Scheduled for […]
U-turn: MultiChoice SuperSport secures AFCON 2023 broadcasting rights
In a dramatic reversal, football fanatics across Africa will be treated to a full feast of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after SuperSport confirmed it will broadcast all 52 matches live. Just a week ago, SuperSport sent shockwaves through the continent by announcing it wouldn’t broadcast the prestigious tournament, scheduled for January 13th […]
Ghana’s AFCON 2023 campaign lacks spark as Namibia holds Black Stars in final friendly
Ghana’s preparations for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) are raising concerns just six days before the Black Stars commence their campaign in the Ivory Coast. In their final friendly match on Monday evening, the Black Stars settled for a lacklustre goalless draw against Namibia at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi. The uninspiring […]