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Laryea Kingston lands national team coaching job

Laryea Kingston, a former Black Stars player, has been named assistant coach of Ghana’s Under-17 team, the Black Starlets. Kingston’s appointment was announced on Monday, December 12, 2022, by the Ghana Football Association. The former Ghana international will be an assistant to Abdul Karim Zito, who is the head coach …

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Otumfuo graces GCB Bank tournament of champions

    The Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II on Saturday added a royal touch to the 5th GCB Bank tournament of Champions at the Royal Golf Club, Kumasi. The traditional ruler, an avid golfer performed the ceremonial Tee-Off with GCB Bank’s Board chairman Jude Arthur to usher in the shot …

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10-man Morocco beat Portugal to make history as first African country to reach semi-final of the World Cup

The Atlas Lions of Morocco have beaten Portugal in the quarter-finals to become the first African country to reach the semi-finals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The Atlas Lions of Morocco have beaten Portugal in the quarter-finals to become the first African country to reach the semi-finals of the …

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US journalist dies in Qatar during Argentina vs Netherlands clash

An American Sports journalist, Grant Wahl, has died in Qatar while covering the 2022 FIFA World Cup quarter-final clash between Argentina vs Netherlands. According to CNN, the 48-year-old sports journalist collapsed in the middle of the game at the Education City Stadium on Friday, December 9, 2022. Though there are …

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‘I want to say a huge thank you for the unconditional support’ – Partey on World Cup exit

Arsenal midfielder, Thomas Partey has apologized to Ghanaians for the shambolic performance at the 2022 FIFA World Cup tournament in Qatar. The midfielder also thanked Ghanaian fans both home and abroad for their massive support and love to the Black Stars team during their stay in Doha for the FIFA …

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Otto Addo wasn’t fully committed to the Black Stars – Shilla Illiasu

Former Ghanaian professional footballer Shilla Illiasu Alhassan has opined that Coach Otto Addo was not totally committed to the team and its cause at the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Shilla Illiasu, a member of the Germany 2006 Black Stars squad, one of the four local players to represent …

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Brazil out of 2022 World Cup after losing 4-2 to Croatia on penalties

Brazil are out of the 2022 FIFA World Cup after losing 4-2 on penalty shootouts to Croatia in their quarter-final match at the Education City Stadium. The five-time World Champions who were tipped as favorites to win the tournament dominated the game but struggled to score a goal in regulation …

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VIDEO: Asamoah Gyan explains why he celebrates his goals with mega dance moves

Former Black Stars’ captain, Asamoah Gyan, is known to be a 360 footballer. This excellent player who doubles as the country’s top goal scorer has over the years won the hearts of many with his signature dance moves that come alive anytime he scores a goal for the national football team. According …

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World Cup 2022: Spain boss Luis Enrique leaves role after last-16 exit

Luis Enrique has left his role as Spain boss after they were knocked out of the World Cup by Morocco in the last 16. The 52-year-old took charge in 2018 and guided Spain to the Euro 2020 semi-finals, where they lost to Italy. “We would like to thank Luis Enrique and …

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Nigeria’s Leon Balogun accuses Ghana of using ‘juju’ to qualify for World Cup

Nigeria centre-back Leon Balogun believes ‘juju may have been involved’ in Ghana’s World Cup qualification. The Black Stars edged the Super Eagles via the away goal rule to qualify to the World Cup for a fourth time. Thomas Partey’s strike in Abuja ensured Ghana qualified ahead of Nigeria for the …

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