When Otto Addo’s name came up initially as one of the coaches under consideration for the Black Stars, many were those who questioned not just his competence but also his name as well as his pedigree. In a manner akin to the famous ‘Arsene Who’ reaction when Arsene Wenger was first appointed …
Read More »Hudson-Odoi, Tariq Lamptey to switch nationality and play for Ghana at World Cup – Reports
Ghana’s qualification to the 2022 World Cup appears not to have only earn the country a $12million qualification bonus but also a breakthrough in discussions with players of Ghanaian descent who are eligible to play for the country. Following the qualification on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, reports have been rife …
Read More »Ghanaian delegation arrive in Qatar for 2022 World Cup draw
A delegation from the Ghana Football Association has arrived in Qatar ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup draw scheduled for April 1, 2022. The delegation in Qatar includes GFA president Kurt Okraku, vice-president Mark Addo and General Secretary Prosper Harrison Addo. The three-member delegation also attended the 72nd FIFA Congress in Qatar’s …
Read More »CAF statement on death of Zambian medic who died after Nigeria-Ghana clash
The Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) is deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Zambian medical doctor and CAF Doping Officer, Dr Joseph Kabungo, who was on duty for the Nigeria-Ghana match on Tuesday, in Abuja. The CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe and the CAF family convey their deepest condolences …
Read More »Mohammed Salisu rejected Ghana call-ups five times, Akonnor, Milovan and Otto Addo all tried – GFA
Ghana Football Association (GFA), Communication Director, Henry Asante Twum has revealed that the FA made five different attempts just to convince Mohammed Salisu to play for the Black Stars. According to him, each of the last three coaches of the Black Stars approached the Southampton defender but he turned them …
Read More »FIFA’s VAR machine stolen after Ghana-Nigeria match in Abuja – Report
Nigerians have made a record as the only country to host a FIFA World Cup match where an official died with the property of FIFA stolen to boot. FIFA and CAF are set to announce a series of sanctions on the Nigeria FA after a series of development following their …
Read More »Ghana to get $12 million for World Cup qualification
Ghana will earn $12 million from the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) after eliminating the Super Eagles of Nigeria to qualify for the 2022 World Cup to be staged in Qatar, later this year. The Black Stars secured qualification to the Mundial after a 1-1 draw against the Super …
Read More »2022 World Cup draw: Ghana in pot 4 and likely to face Brazil, Germany, and Japan
The Black Stars of Ghana await their group opponents for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar with the draw set to be held on Friday, April 1, in Doha. Ghana qualified to the Mundial for the 4th time in its history after seeing off West African neighbors Nigeria in a …
Read More »Otto Addo insists on Salisu, Mensah as backup for Djiku, Amartey but GFA cancels out Salisu
Officials of the Ghana Football Association have totally cancelled out Southampton defender, Mohammed Salisu after he rejected an invitation to join the Black Stars squad for the just-ended World Cup play-off against Nigeria. The FA Spokesperson Henry Twum Asante said on Citi that the FA will now concentrate on those …
Read More »GFA spokesperson recounts tragic death of CAF official at Ghana – Nigeria game
The Ghana Football Association’s Head of Communication, Henry Asante Twum, has recounted how the tragic death of the CAF official, Dr. Joseph Kabungo, who was responsible for conducting doping tests, occurred during the second leg of the Ghana – Nigeria World Cup Playoffs at the Mooshod Abiola National Stadium in …
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