Veteran Ghanaian coach Joseph Edward Sarpong says Great Olympics skipper Gladson Awako should have been named in the Black Stars squad for the 2022 World Cup qualifiers against Ethiopia and South Africa. Black Stars coach CK Akonnor named his provisional squad for the double-header without the Great Olympics midfielder. According to the outspoken coach, CK … Read more
K.A.S. Eupen goalkeeper Abdul Manaf Nurudeen is the shock inclusion in Charles Akonnor’s 30-man squad for the 2022 World Cup qualifiers against Ethiopia and South Africa next month.The 22-year-old has been handed an opportunity after impressing in the Belgian top-flight. There is also a recall for Columbus Crew defender Jonathan Mensah – who is returning … Read more
Four times African champions, Ghana, have been placed in Pot Two of the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations draw to be held in Yaoundé on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. The Black Stars have been placed in a pot that has seven times champions Egypt, Ivory Coast- the last team to beat Ghana in a final, … Read more
Ethiopia national team head coach Wubetu Abate has invited 28 players to start training ahead of their 2022 World Cup qualifications against Ghana. The Walia Ibex will take on the Black Stars on Friday 3 September 2021 at the Cape Coast stadium before hosting Zimbabwe later on Monday 6 September 2021. The players are expected … Read more
Marcel Desailly, a former France defender, has explained why he chose to play for the Le Bleus rather than the Black Stars. Desailly, born Odenke Abbey, chose France over Ghana despite his Ghanaian roots. In an exclusive interview with Joy Sports, he never had the opportunity to represent Ghana at the international level because he … Read more
Black Stars will use Accra Sports Stadium and Cape Coast Stadium as home venues for the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches following approval by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The Ghana Football Association announced the continental governing body’s decision on Thursday night. They said Caf’s decision was based on the assessment of an updated … Read more
Former Ghana international Richard ‘Olele’ Kingson has been reappointed as Black Stars goalkeepers trainer. Kingson lost the position in December 2019 after the Ghana Football Association (GFA) dissolved the technical team of the Black Stars headed by head coach Kwasi Appiah. The former Black Stars shot-stopper has returned to replace Najawu Issah who has been … Read more
The Black Stars of Ghana will know of their group opponents in next year’s Africa Cup of Nations when the draw is held on August 17, 2021. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Local Organizing Committee of the 2021 TotalEnergies Cameroon 2021 will hold the official draw of the 33rd Africa Cup of … Read more
Ghana’s Black Stars are one of the most iconic national teams in the African continent. They’re successful, they’ve produced some sensational players, and they have one of the most memorable nicknames in all of African football. Not only do the first team carry the Black Stars nickname, but the ‘branding’ continues down the national pyramid, … Read more
Ghana captain Andre Ayew is full of hope for the future of the Black Stars following the emergence of young talents such as Mohammed Kudus and Fatawu Issahaku. According to the former Swansea man, the new breed of players coming through have showed great desire and fighting spirit to be successful with the team. Mohammed … Read more