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Rumours about the next technical team of the Black Stars continue to swirl in the media space with Otto Addo receiving wide coverage as the leading candidate to replace Chris Hughton. On Tuesday, February 20, 2024, reports were rife that former Chelsea star, Michael Essien, is under consideration for the …

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has responded to a petition by the ‘Fix Ghana Football’ group presented to the Speaker of Parliament on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. The leaders of the group presented a 15-point petition to Parliament after a demonstration tagged ‘SaveGhanaFootball’ held in Accra. They are advocating for …

Samuel Aggrey, popularly referred to as Obour, a Ghanaian supporter famous for carrying a pot to Black Stars matches, has suggested that the Ayew brothers and Lawrence Ati-Zigi retire from Black Stars. He asserted that Dede Ayew and Jordan Ayew have passed their prime, especially Dede, and therefore must either …

Former Ghanaian football star, Michael Essien, is reportedly open to the assistant coach role of the Black Stars. Essien who currently holds the position of assistant coach at Danish club FC Nordsjaelland, recently acquired his UEFA ‘A’ coaching license. According to sportsworldGhana, the 41-year-old is enthusiastic about joining the next …

Popular Ghanaian historian, Yaw Anokye Frimpong, has revealed why Ghanaian football icon Abedi Ayew Pele also had the nickname ‘Africa Maradona’. During his prime, Abedi earned numerous nicknames for his distinct and effective football skills, including dribbling, scoring and passing. One of the few people who had the chance to …

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will take place in Morocco from July 23 to August 21. Morocco’s decision to host the AFCON in July-August comes after the North African country agreed to host the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup …

Controversial sports journalist, Patrick Osei Agyemang, alias Countryman Songo has vowed to deal with former Black Stars right-back John Paintsil following the latter’s perceived unpopular comments about the state of Ghana football. Countryman Songo believes that the comments made by John Paintsil during his appearance on UTV’s United Showbiz programme …

Premier League side Newcastle United have released an emotional documentary chronicling the life of the late Ghanaian footballer, Christian Twasam Atsu. Christian Atsu met his untimely demise in the devastating earthquake that struck Turkey on February 18, 2023. A year after his passing, Newcastle United, the club where Atsu had …

Former Black Stars players, Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu and John Paintsil clashed after the former mentioned Black Queens’ unpaid bonuses during a discussion on UTV’s United Showbiz on Saturday, February 17, 2024. Agyemang-Badu complained about the arrears and demanded that the monies be paid before the team’s next game against Zambia on …

The Aliu Mahama Stadium which was one of the venues for the 2008 AFCON has now been left to rot with the pitch looking brownish. Formerly known as the Tamale Sports Stadium, the terrible pitch hosted the FA Cup match between Karela United and Asante Kotoko on Monday, February 12, …