Former GFA Chairman Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe has questioned the physical condition of the Black Stars after Ghana surrendered a two-goal lead in their 4-2 defeat to Gambia in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.Ghana appeared firmly in control after Ernest Nuamah converted a penalty before Felix Afena-Gyan doubled the advantage with a free-kick.However, Gambia responded with four goals to complete a dramatic comeback and leave Ghana without a point from their opening two Group

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) will hear Senegalâ??s appeal against the decision that overturned their victory over Morocco in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final.The hearing has been scheduled for Thursday, October 8, 2026, at the CAS headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland, as Senegal seeks to challenge the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeals Boardâ??s decision.The controversy dates back to the AFCON final on January 18, 2026, when Morocco were awarded

The road to Africaâ??s next footballing showpiece has begun, with CANAL+ and the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) announcing an agreement that secures the rights for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations PAMOJA 2027 Qualifiers and the tournament itself on SuperSport, bringing one of the continentâ??s biggest sporting events to audiences across Sub-Saharan Africa.The announcement comes as the qualifying campaign gets underway, with 48 nations drawn

Former Ghana football icon Mohammed Polo has expressed shock and dismay following the Black Starsâ?? home defeat to The Gambia in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.The West African football powerhouse suffered a damaging defeat at the Accra Sports Stadium after surrendering a two-goal advantage against the Scorpions on Tuesday afternoon.The Black Stars started the game strongly and established a 2-0 lead, putting themselves in a commanding position. However, The Gambia

Ghana football legend Mohammed Polo has refused to blame Ghana Football Association (GFA) president Kurt Okraku for the Black Starsâ?? struggles in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.The Black Stars have endured a difficult start to their qualifying campaign, suffering back-to-back defeats against Ivory Coast and The Gambia.Ghana opened their campaign with a 2-0 loss to neighbours Ivory Coast in Bouake before suffering another setback at home, where they surrendered a

Ghana football legend Mohammed Polo has claimed that the country is being â??hunted spirituallyâ? following the Black Starsâ?? disappointing defeat to The Gambia in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.The West African football giants suffered a 4-2 home defeat to The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium after surrendering a two-goal lead in a dramatic encounter.The Black Stars appeared to be in control after taking a 2-0 advantage, but The Gambia fought back to level

Former Ghana international Sam Johnson has called for a merit-based approach to player selection in the Black Stars, insisting that only the right players should be invited to represent the national team.Johnson believes players should earn their places through their performances and suitability for the team, rather than being selected because of personal connections or predetermined arrangements.â??We need to make sure that we call the right players into the Black Stars. Not

Morocco will face Mali in an international friendly on Sunday, October 4, after their planned meeting with Ghana was cancelled.The Atlas Lions were originally scheduled to play Ghanaâ??s Black Stars during the October international window, but that fixture will no longer take place.With Morocco left without an opponent, Mali have now stepped in after the Malian Football Federation confirmed that their previously scheduled friendly against Tunisia had also been called off.The

The international friendly between Ghana and Morocco scheduled for October 4 in Tangier has been cancelled, with reports linking the development to an internal dispute over outstanding financial entitlements owed to Black Stars players.The match was originally confirmed by the Ghana Football Association and the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, with the two sides scheduled to meet at the Grand Stade de TangerReports from Moroccan outlet Hespress said the GFA informed the Moroccan

Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz has blamed two avoidable first-half goals for the Black Starsâ?? collapse in their 4-2 defeat to The Gambia in Tuesdayâ??s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.Ghana took a commanding 2-0 lead at the Accra Sports Stadium but conceded twice before half-time, allowing The Gambia to level the game and change the momentum.â??This was one of those days when everything went wrong for our team. Especially in the first half after we were leading 2-0.

Ghana defender Gideon Mensah has attributed part of the Black Starsâ?? struggles in their 4-2 defeat to The Gambia to the number of newcomers in the team, saying they need time to understand the urgency and responsibility that comes with representing the country.Mensah, who captained the team on the day, said playing for Ghana is different from club football and believes some of the new players are yet to fully understand the expectations that come with wearing the Black Stars

Former Sports Minister Nii Lante Vanderpuye has questioned the involvement of club owners in the management of Ghana football, arguing that potential conflicts of interest could affect decisions involving the national team.Vanderpuye made the remarks following the Black Starsâ?? disappointing 4-2 defeat to The Gambia in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers at the Accra Sports Stadium.According to the former minister, individuals who have direct ownership interests in clubs

The Gambia head coach Johnathan McKinstry has credited his knowledge of Ghanaian football and his long-standing connection with the sides stunning 4-2 victory over the Black Stars in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.The Scorpions produced a remarkable comeback at the Accra Sports Stadium, recovering from a two-goal deficit to defeat the four-time African champions on home soil.Ghana raced into a 2-0 lead, but The Gambia responded strongly by scoring twice in five minutes

Ghana and Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey has been hit by a personal tragedy following the death of his father, Jacob Teye Partey.Jacob Teye Partey reportedly passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, plunging the Partey family into mourning.The news comes as a major blow to the Ghana international, who has been a key figure for the Black Stars and has enjoyed a distinguished career at club level.Thomas, who currently represents Saudi League side Al Shabab, has yet to publicly

Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz insists the Black Stars are â??not a problemâ? despite suffering a second consecutive defeat in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.Ghana surrendered a two-goal lead to lose 4-2 to The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium on Tuesday, leaving them without a point from their opening two Group C matches.The defeat came four days after the Black Stars were beaten 2-0 by Côte dâ??Ivoire in Bouaké in their opening qualifier.Despite the difficult

Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz says the Black Stars must be â??better preparedâ? and â??better organisedâ? after suffering a second consecutive defeat in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.The Black Stars threw away a two-goal lead to lose 4-2 to The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium on Tuesday, leaving them without a point from their opening two Group C matches.Ghana had been hoping to bounce back from their 2-0 defeat by Côte dâ??Ivoire in their

Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz has defended his team selection after the Black Stars suffered a 4-2 defeat by The Gambia in their second Group C match of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.Ghana surrendered a two-goal lead at the Accra Sports Stadium on Tuesday to suffer a second successive defeat in the qualifying campaign.The result leaves the Black Stars without a point from their opening two matches and facing an uphill battle to reach the 2027 tournament.Queiroz insisted

Gideon Mensah says Ghana have an opportunity to restore national pride after surrendering a two-goal lead in Tuesdayâ??s 4-2 defeat by The Gambia.The Ghana captain accepted responsibility for the loss at the Accra Sports Stadium, but said the team could still respond in their remaining qualifiers.â??We have the chance to do it again and to make people happy again,â? Mensah said.Ghana began strongly by scoring twice, before The Gambia fought back to complete a dramatic

Gideon Mensah says Ghanaâ??s players must accept responsibility after surrendering a two-goal lead in a 4-2 defeat by The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium.The Black Stars appeared in control after goals from Ernest Nuamah and Felix Afena-Gyan put them 2-0 ahead. However, The Gambia fought back to claim victory, with Mensah involved in two of the visitorsâ?? goals.The left-back conceded a penalty after a rash challenge before a poor back pass allowed Ebrima Colley to score

Carlos Queiroz said two easily conceded goals before half-time damaged Ghanaâ??s confidence and changed the course of their game against The Gambia.The Black Stars had appeared firmly in control at the Accra Sports Stadium on Tuesday after taking a 2-0 lead. Ernest Nuamah converted a penalty before Felix Afena-Gyan doubled the advantage with a low finish, and Ghana looked capable of securing a convincing victory.However, The Gambia reduced the deficit from the spot and then scored