Black Stars manager Otto Addo is relying on the tactical expertise of assistant coach Desmond Ofei as Ghana prepare to face Chad and Madagascar in their 2026 World Cup qualifiers.Ofei, who led the U-20 male team to a gold medal in the 2023 Africa Games, brings valuable experience and tactical know-how to the team.Addo praised Ofei's qualities, stating, "Desmond has done a very good job with the under-20s. He's bringing in his experience and working with national teams.

President John Dramani Mahama has assured the Black Stars that government will support them throughout the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.During an engagement with the team on Wednesday, March 19, the President added that beyond the World Cup qualifiers, government will ensure the national team is catered for.This President John Dramani Mahama believes is important to ensure a strong Black Stars team is built for not just the present but the future as well.â??You are

President John Dramani Mahama shared a hilarious moment with the Black Stars when he visited the teamâ??s training grounds on Wednesday ahead of their clash against Chad in the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.During his interaction with the team, the President noted that he had been advised to eat before the match against Chad.This was followed by laughter from the players and everyone present at the teamâ??s training when the President visited.Subsequently, President

Black Stars manager Otto Addo has revealed that he has been having extensive conversations with technical director Winfried Schafer.Schafer, a seasoned German coach, was appointed to his role after Ghana failed to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.Addo expressed his satisfaction with Schafer's involvement, stating, "Winfried Schafer has big, big experience. He has won the African Cup with Cameroon. He knows how to deal with difficult situations. We've been

Black Stars manager Otto Addo has expressed his delight over the appointment of Winfried Schafer as technical director.Schafer, a seasoned German coach, brings vast experience to the role, having won the 2002 Africa Cup of Nations with Cameroon.Addo praised Schafer's credentials, stating, "Winfried Schafer has big, big experience. He knows how to deal with difficult situations."He also highlighted Schafer's proactive approach, noting that he has been engaging

Legon Cities FC and Vision FC played out a 1-1 draw in a tense Ghana Premier League encounter at the University of Ghana Stadium on Wednesday night. Both sides, fighting to escape the relegation battle, had everything to play for, and the match did not disappoint.Cities, enjoying strong home form, started the game as the dominant side. They controlled possession and registered 12 goal attempts compared to Visionâ??s two.The visitors got an early advantage when George Tei Nagadzi

The President of the Ghana Football Association Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku,  held a productive meeting with the Israeli Ambassador to Ghana, His Excellency H.E Roey Gilad, to explore areas of collaboration aimed at enhancing football development between the two nations.The meeting, which took place at the Israeli Embassy in Accra, on Wednesday March 19, 2025,  focused on strengthening bilateral ties through strategic football initiatives.Ghana and Israel have a long-standing

The President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama visited the Black Stars on Wednesday to motivate the team ahead of the upcoming games in the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The national team of Ghana is scheduled to take on Chad and Madagascar in crucial games in Group I in the March international break.The Black Stars led by head coach Otto Addo and his technical team opened camp in Accra on Monday to begin preparations for the two games.Today, President John Dramani Mahama

The President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama visited the Black Stars on Wednesday to motivate the team ahead of the upcoming games in the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The national team of Ghana is scheduled to take on Chad and Madagascar in crucial games in Group I in the March international break.The Black Stars led by head coach Otto Addo and his technical team opened camp in Accra on Monday to begin preparations for the two games.Today, President John Dramani Mahama

Asante Kotoko head coach, Prosper Narteh Ogum bemoaned the state of the pitch at Wenchi Sports Stadium on Wednesday after his teamâ??s goalless draw with Young Apostles.The Porcupine Warriors locked horns with the Wenchi-based club on Wednesday afternoon to clear their outstanding Week 20 fixture of the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season.Although Kotoko created some good goal-scoring opportunities, the team could not find the back of the net and had to settle for a point after

The head coach of Asante Kotoko, Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum has shared his view on his teamâ??s draw against Young Apostles in the Ghana Premier League.The Porcupine Warriors locked horns with the Wenchi-based club on Wednesday to clear their outstanding Week 20 fixture of the 2024/25 Ghanaian top-flight league.At the end of a combative clash between the two teams, neither side could secure victory and had to share the spoils after a goalless stalemate.Speaking in his post-match

Ghana coach Otto Addo couldnâ??t hide his enthusiasm after Winfried Schafer was named the teamâ??s new technical director, marking a thrilling second call-up for the veteran tactician.With the Black Stars set to face Chad in a crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier, Addo believes Schaferâ??s arrival is a game-changer. The German coach brings a wealth of experience, and Addo is already seeing the impact as preparations heat up."Winfried Schafer has big big experience. He

Black Stars manager Otto Addo has expressed his delight at working with newly appointed assistant coach Desmond Ofei.Ofei, who led the U-20 male team to a gold medal in the 2023 Africa Games, brings his experience and tactical expertise to the team.Addo praised Ofei's qualities, stating, "Desmond has done a very good job with the under-20s. He's bringing in his experience and working with national teams. He's very, very supportive."Addo also highlighted

Former Ghana midfielder, Michael Essien says the Black Stars were unlucky not to win the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.Essien remains one of the best players to have ever played for the senior national team. He played from 2002 and 2012 before hanging up his boots as far as international football was concerned.The former midfielder is famously remembered playing helping the team to reach the semifinals of the AFCON hosted in Ghana as well as the final of the

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has spoken highly of his new assistant, Desmond Ofei.The Ghana Football Association (GFA) in January named Ghana U20 head coach Desmond Ofei as an assistant coach to Otto Addo in a move to revamp the technical team of the Black Stars.According to Otto Addo, Coach Ofei has been supportive since he was assigned the role. The Black Stars technical team head is confident the new assistant has what it takes to do the job he has been assigned.â??Desmond

Ghana's Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, is advocating for increased investment in school sports to revitalise the country's football fortunes.He emphasised the need to nurture young talent through school sports and competitions.Iddrisu's call to action comes as the Black Stars prepare to face Chad in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign. The team has experienced a dismal run of form, failing to win recent matches and missing out on the 2025 Africa Cup

Madagascar defeated Central African Republic to climb to the summit of the Group I standings in the African qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The Barea went into the fixture today third in the rankings in the group behind Comoros and Ghana.Determined to improve its chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Madagascar put up a resilient performance, coming from behind to secure a huge 4-1 win.The host, Central African Republic started the match on a bright note and

Former Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster has warned the club that English midfielder of Ghanaian descent Kobbie Mainoo could consider leaving if his wages are not significantly improved.Mainoo, who currently earns £20,000 per week, is reportedly in talks with United over a new contract.However, Foster believes the 19-year-old could become frustrated when comparing his salary to teammates earning significantly more despite performing at a lower level.Speaking on his Fozcast

Former Black Stars midfielder, Michael Essien, beleives football fans must move on after Ghana's failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.After six games played during the qualifiers, the Black Stars finished at the bottom of its group with three points after recording three defeats and three draws.This means the four-time African champions will not compete at the AFCON tournament for the first time in two decades.In an interview with Sporty

Aduana FC secured a crucial 1-0 win over Nations FC in the matchday 20 outstanding match, courtesy of Emmanuel Marfo's 71st-minute strike.This victory marks a significant turning point for Aduana FC, as they continue their push to escape relegation in the highly competitive Ghana Premier League.Aduana FC has been in impressive form, with two wins and one draw in their last three games. This recent success, including the stunning away win against Nations FC, has injected new