Tag Archives: STARS

Partey dropped as Otto Addo names Black Stars’ squad for games against Angola and Niger

Arsenal midfielder, Thomas Partey has been dropped from the Black Stars squad for the games against Angola and Niger. Partey’s exclusion and the naming of three local players are the two major calls by Otto Addo in the 25-man squad. Partey and defender Mohammed Salisu are the big misses in …

Read More »

I am back with more experience – Otto Addo on return as Black Stars head coach

The newly appointed Black Stars head coach says he is happy to return to the job with much more experience. Otto Addo, 48, was confirmed on March 15, 2024, by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) as head coach for the senior national team months after stepping down following Ghana’s exit …

Read More »

John Paintsil named as Black Stars assistant coach

Former Black Stars defender, John Paintsil, has been named as assistant manager on the Otto Addo-led Black Stars technical team. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) confirmed Paintsil’s appointment in a statement released on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Paintsil will be the second assistant, while Moroccan-German football …

Read More »

Give me the job and I will qualify Black Stars for 2026 World Cup – German coach Schafer

German coach, Winfried Schäfer, has promised to qualify Ghana for the 2026 FIFA World Cup if the Ghana Football Association (GFA) appoint him as Black Stars coach. Schäfer stated that the Black Stars have been a shadow of themselves in recent tournaments and that, if given the job, he would …

Read More »

Otto as head, Essien as assistant, Kwarasey as goalkeepers’ trainer: Rumoured Black Stars technical team

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 …

Read More »

Dede Ayew, Jordan, Ati-Zigi must retire from Black Stars – Veteran pot carrying supporter Obour

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 …

Read More »

Michael Essien open to Black Stars assistant coach role – Report

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 …

Read More »

The alleged ‘fight’ between Bernard Mensah and Jordan Ayew that ‘forced’ him to retire from Black Stars

In November 2020, Ghanaian midfielder, Bernard Mensah announced his retirement from the Black Stars despite being at the prime age of his career – 26. Mensah in a statement disclosed that he had decided to call time on his international career to focus on his club football. A statement announcing …

Read More »

Most Black Stars players want Dede Ayew sacked, they claim he’s ‘negative influence’- Ex-NPP MP alleges

Kwadwo Baah Agyemang, a former Member of Parliament for Asante Akim North Constituency has alleged that some players of the Black Stars want skipper Andre Ayew sacked from the team. Kwadwo Baah Agyemang claims that he has been in constant communication with most of the current players and that the overwhelming feeling …

Read More »

Essien, Laryea, Stephen Appiah: Charles Taylor campaigns for legends as Black Stars coaching team

  Ghana Premier League legend, Charles Taylor has advocated for the appointment of a coaching team of Ghanaian football legends, Michael Essien and Laryea Kingston to lead the Black Stars. The vacant coaching position has attracted loads of interest amidst clamour for the recruitment of an ex-footballer to handle the …

Read More »