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Ahead of next week’s World Cup qualifying double header between Nigeria and Ghana, GOAL Africa are picking our dream combined XI between these two West African heavyweights. Both the Super Eagles and the Black Stars have storied histories in continental and global competition, and our shortlist for this combined Dream Team was …

Orlando Pirates coach Mandla Ncikazi, has confirmed rumours that the club’s goalie Richard Ofori has been called to the Black Stars for the forthcoming World cup playoff. Ofori made his long-awaited injury return on Sunday, March 13, 2022, in Pirates 3-0 win over Royal Leopards. After the match, the manager revealed that he was …

The uncertainty surrounding Ghana’s game against the Super Eagles on March 25, 2020, has been heightened with a reported change in the venue for the game. Speculations have been rife that the Ghana Football Association are being compelled to find a new venue for the game after the Federation of …

Every Nigerian could have said with his chest out that Ghana would be no match for the Super Eagles at the time of the World Cup playoffs draw. But now, the tie looks more open and Nigeria head coach, Augustine Eguavoen will be scratching his head and thinking deep on …

Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, recently reported a huge seizure of Cannabis sativa, also known as loud cannabis, at a container terminal in its commercial capital, Lagos. Details of the said consignment showed that it had transited through Ghana before arriving at its eventual destination. The local PUNCH …

To stay in development and grow business opportunities within the subregion, Guinness Nigeria PLC has moved its corporate headquarters from Lagos, Nigeria to Ghana. The development will place Guinness Nigeria in the league of other businesses like Unilever and Dunlop that have left Nigeria for Ghana. According to a report …

The Cape Coast Sports Stadium has been home to the Black Stars in recent times when the team plays at home. The venue will be the center of attraction on March 25, 2022 when Otto Addo takes charge of his first game as Black Stars coach. The condition of the …

Former Barcelona and Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has cautioned Nigeria coach Augustine Eguavoen over the inclusion of Watford striker Emmanuel Dennis ahead of the upcoming 2022 World Cup qualifiers against Ghana. According to Toure, the 24-year-old plays for himself and not the team. Dennis was named in the Super …

Ghanaians are anxious to know the players who will make the squad for Ghana’s crucial World Cup playoff against Nigeria in March 2022. Nigeria head coach, Augustine Equavoen on March 4, 2022, announced a star-studded 25 man list for the crunch tie. The first leg is 16 days away and …

Ghana have been boosted ahead of the 2022 World Cup playoff as number one goalkeeper Richard Ofori has regained fitness and is set to join the team. Ofori has recovered fully from the injury that kept him out of action for almost six months and will be included in Otto Addo‘s squad …