Ghana head coach Otto Addo has admitted the “difficulties” in preparation following injuries to three players ahead of the international friendly against South Korea. Addo called up 22 players, but only 19 are now available for the upcoming clash due to injuries to Abu Francis, Mohammed Salisu, and Antoine Semenyo. Abu underwent successful surgery after fracturing two bones during ...
Czech Republic based striker Prince Kwabena Adu, Medeama SC winger Kelvin Nkrumah, and FC Montreal forward Prince Osei Owusu have been handed debut call-ups for this week’s international friendlies against Japan and South Korea. Prince Kwabena Adu, a former player of Bechem United, has been very consistent for his side in the Czech Republic and has been handed a chance ...
Ghana coach Otto Addo has been dealt a major blow ahead of the team’s Asian tour, as several key players will be unavailable for the upcoming friendlies. Alexander Djiku, Thomas Partey, Jordan Ayew, Fatawu Issahaku, Joseph Paintsil, and Mohammed Kudus have all withdrawn from the squad due to recent injuries or knocks. While initially named in the team, they will ...
Chairman of the Black Stars Management Committee, Dr Randy Abbey, has revealed that Ghana’s senior national team’s technical setup will be strengthened ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Following Ghana’s failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the technical team was reinforced with experienced figures including Winfried Schäfer, Desmond Ofei, and Gregory De Grauwe. With ...
Ghana’s Black Stars have moved two places up in the latest FIFA ranking following their recent performance in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. Otto Addo’s side, having been moved upward by one place in the last ranking, has now moved to the 73rd position as far as the global ranking is concerned. The progression follows the Black Stars’ performance during ...
The Black Queens technical team has unveiled the squad list for the 2026 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifiers against Egypt. Head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has named a strong 24-player squad, blending experience with emerging talent as Ghana aims to secure qualification for the continental showpiece in Morocco. Goalkeepers Cynthia Fiindib Konlan and Afi Amenyaku headline the list, ...
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed match officials for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Morocco 2026 qualifier between Egypt and Ghana, scheduled for Wednesday, October 23, 2025, at the Ismailia-Suez Canal Stadium. South African referee Akhona Zennith Makalima will take charge of the highly anticipated encounter. She will be assisted by compatriot Nandipha Menze as Assistant ...
Former Board Chairman of the National Sports Authority, Kwadwo Baah Agyemang, has admitted Otto Addo has ‘shamed’ him after Ghana humbled Central Africa Republic, a result that puts the Black Stars just one point away from qualification for the 2026 World Cup tournament. Addo is set to become the first Ghanaian coach to qualify the national team to two world ...
Sports Minister Kofi Adams has distanced himself from decisions about the future of Black Stars coach Otto Addo, insisting that such matters are not within his authority. Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on Wednesday, the Buem MP said the decision on whether Otto Addo remains in charge of the senior national team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup lies with the ...
Ghana delivered a remarkable performance to thrash Central African Republic 5-0 in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Stade d’Honneur in Meknes, Morocco, on Wednesday. Otto Addo named a side with Benjamin Asare, Mohammed Salisu, Caleb Yirenkyi, Gideon Mensah, and Alexander Djiku forming the backline. Kwasi Sibo and Thomas Partey partnered in midfield, while Mohammed Kudus played behind ...