Former Ghana striker Augustine Ahinful has sparked a heated debate by attributing the Black Stars’ recent Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) failures to a pervasive “arrogance” within the team. In a candid interview with Asempa FM, the 49-year-old, capped 20 times between 1995 and 2000, didn’t mince words in his assessment of the team’s dismal performance. “I’ve played for the ...
Ghana captain Andre Ayew has issued a heartfelt apology to the nation after the Black Stars’ early exit from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. With only 2 points from 3 games, including losses to Cape Verde and draws against Egypt and Mozambique, Ghana’s second consecutive AFCON elimination has sparked introspection and calls for change. Andre Ayew, ...
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced the roadmap to hire the next Black Stars coach and named a five-member search committee to evaluate and recommend a candidate to the Executive Council for approval. This is after Chris Hughton was relieved of his duties as coach of the Black Stars on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. The search committee will be ...
Ghanaian winger Joseph Paintsil has offered a heartfelt apology to the nation after the Black Stars’ dismal exit from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The team’s winless campaign in Group B, marked by an opening loss to Cape Verde and draws with Egypt and Mozambique, saw them crash out for the second consecutive tournament. In a message posted ...
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has parted ways with head coach Chris Hughton following a dismal performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The decision, announced on the GFA website, marks a swift and decisive response to the Black Stars’ group-stage exit without a single win. “Chris Hughton has been relieved of his duties as head coach of ...
Ghana’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations dreams were dashed in dramatic fashion as they threw away a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 with Mozambique in their final Group B match. The result, coupled with Egypt’s 2-2 draw against Cape Verde, sends Ghana tumbling out of the tournament for the second consecutive edition. Chris Hughton, the embattled Ghana coach, took full ...
Ghana defender Dennis Odoi has sounded a note of cautious optimism ahead of the Black Stars’ crunch clash with Mozambique on January 22nd, the final Group B match of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). While acknowledging the “better” performance against Egypt compared to the opening defeat against Cape Verde, Odoi emphasized the need for further improvement to secure ...
Four Ghana legends, Rev. Osei Kofi, James Kuuku Dadzie, Kofi Pare, and Willie Klutse, made a morale-boosting visit to the Black Stars training ground in BengerVille on Saturday, ahead of their crucial final Group B match against Mozambique on Monday. The legends, currently in Côte d’Ivoire to support the team during the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, shared their ...
Ghanaian forward Jordan Ayew has expressed determination and optimism ahead of Ghana’s crucial 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) group stage match against Egypt. Following a disappointing 2-1 loss to Cape Verde in their opening match, Ayew acknowledged the team’s precarious position but vowed to fight for a significant improvement. “Tomorrow is going to be a tough game, and the ...
Ghana’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign has received a major boost with Mohammed Kudus back in full training and poised for a return against Egypt in their crucial Group B clash on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Kudus, a key attacking threat for the Black Stars, missed their opening defeat to Cape Verde due to injury, leaving a gaping ...