Cote d'Ivoire U20 coach, Younes Zerdouk, has praised Ghana's youth team, acknowledging their impressive record in junior football.The two teams are set to face off in Group A of the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, which begins on April 26.Zerdouk recognized the toughness of Group A, which also includes Tanzania, DR Congo, and a second Central African team."It's a particularly tough group... DR Congo and Ghana have teams built for this kind of competition,"
US-Ghanaian defender Kelvin Lamptey Mills has expressed admiration for former Ghana international Samuel Osei Kuffour, as he looks to carve a successful career in football.The 19-year-old, who recently joined Cypriot second-division side MEAP Nisou on loan from Omonia, aspires to reach the highest level of the game and sees Kuffour as a key inspiration.Though he never watched the former Bayern Munich star play live, Mills has studied his highlights extensively, along with other
Malian football legend Seydou Keita is in talks with Algerian officials over a potential business partnership aimed at strengthening trade between the two neighbouring countries.The former FC Barcelona midfielder, who won two UEFA Champions League titles under Pep Guardiola, has successfully transitioned into entrepreneurship since retiring from football.Keitaâ??s recent visit to Algeria was part of efforts to enhance economic ties between Algeria and West African nations, including
Nations FC defender Razak Simpson has rejected claims that locally based players face unfair treatment in the Black Stars camp.There have been ongoing suggestions that foreign-based players receive preferential treatment, but Simpson insists all players are treated equally and with respect.â??We, the local players, can compete if given the chance, we can deliver. Once you enter the Black Stars camp, itâ??s a great experience. They treat us well, and itâ??s completely false
Cote d'Ivoire U20 coach, Younes Zerdouk, has acknowledged the threat posed by Ghana's youth team ahead of their clash in Group A of the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.The tournament kicks off on April 26.In an interview with CAFOnline, Zerdouk recognized the toughness of Group A, which also features Tanzania, DR Congo, and a second Central African team."It's a particularly tough group, but at this level of competition, there are never any easy games. DR Congo
President John Dramani Mahama has outlined plans to develop a national sports policy to guide the administration of sports in Ghana.Speaking during his first State of the Nation Address on Thursday, Mahama emphasized his government's commitment to improving sports infrastructure and ensuring sustainable development through policy reforms.â??Recent years have unveiled the depressing structural deficiencies in administration, funding, infrastructure, and talent development,"
President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his government's commitment to enhancing Ghanaâ??s sporting infrastructure.Speaking during the 2025 State of the Nation Address in Parliament on Thursday, February 27, Mahama emphasized plans to build on existing facilities while also developing new ones in the newly created regions.â??Infrastructure development remains paramount to our strategy. The government is committed to refurbishing national stadia, completing youth
Former Ghana defender Illiasu Shilla has raised concerns about the timing of a possible captaincy change in the Black Stars.Reports suggest that Jordan Ayew may replace Thomas Partey as captain ahead of the March World Cup qualifiers.Shilla expressed worries that the transition could create division within the team, given that both Ayew and Partey have their own close-knit groups within the squad."For the old players, our fear and our worry is that if care is not taken, it
Ghana legend Kwadwo Addai Kyenkyenhene is urging Otto Addo to qualify the Black Stars to the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament to be staged in USA, Canada and Mexico.The Black Stars will play host to Chad in the fifth round of the qualifiers on Friday, March 21, 2025 before traveling for Madagascar clash, three days later.Ghana are currently second in Group I with 9 points after four matches into the qualifying series.The Black Stars qualifying campaign began with a 1-0 win over Madagascar,
Former Hearts of Oak board member, Barimah Atuahene, has voiced concerns over the selection criteria for Ghana's national football team, the Black Stars.He believes many players don't deserve invitations to the team because they have not shown enough quality with their club sides.This is a sentiment many people share, believing that there are underhand dealings in player call-ups for the national teams.He also criticized the selection process for the national team, arguing
Barimah Atuahene, a former board member of Hearts of Oak, has expressed his disappointment over the club's current form, labeling them as an "ordinary side".The Phobian Club, once a dominant force in Ghanaian football, has struggled in recent years, going trophyless for the past four years.Atuahene's comments come after Hearts of Oak's shocking elimination from the MTN FA Cup, where they lost 4-3 on penalty shootouts to lower-tier side Golden Kick."The
Communications Director of Hearts of Oak, Opare Addo wants his outfit to be consistent in terms of performance and result ahead of the Ghana Premier League resumption.Earlier this week, the Ghana Football Association announced the Premier League will resume on March 7, 2025.The resumption of the Ghanaian top-flight is subject to the safety and security assurance inspection of all venues currently being undertaken by the Ghana FA and the Ministry for Sports and Recreation.Having
Former Black Stars defender Illiasu Shilla has urged Ghana head coach Otto Addo to exercise caution amid reports of a possible captaincy change.According to Shilla, the transition of the captain's armband from Thomas Partey to Jordan Ayew could create division within the team.Shilla expressed concerns that both Ayew and Partey have their own close-knit groups within the squad, and the change in captaincy could lead to a rift."For the old players, our fear and our worry
Former Hearts of Oak board member Barimah Atuahene has dismissed claims that Ghana footballâ??s decline began under the tenure of Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku.According to him, the challenges facing the countryâ??s football landscape predate Okrakuâ??s administration.In recent years, Ghanaâ??s football fortunes have dwindled, with the Black Stars failing to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and suffering a disappointing group-stage
Dreams FC coach Abdul Karim Zito is advocating for a selected venues to honour Ghana Premier League matches as a temporal measure to curb hooliganism.His comment comes on the back of recent violent incident in Nsoatre, where a devoted Asante Kotoko fans (Nana Pooley) tragically lost his life, leading to the suspension of the Ghana Premier League.On Wednesday morning, the Ghana Football Association announced the Premier League will resume on March 6, 2025.The resumption of the Ghanaian
Former Black Stars defender Illiasu Shilla has expressed concerns that a potential captaincy change in the national team could lead to division within the squad.Reports suggest that Jordan Ayew may replace Thomas Partey as captain ahead of the March World Cup qualifiers.Shilla noted that both Ayew and Partey have their own close-knit groups within the team, and the transition of the captain's armband could create tension."For the old players, our fear and our worry is
Ghana star Mohammed Kudus has dropped the iconic No.10 jersey for the Black Stars, GHANAsoccernet.com can exclusively report.The 24-year-old wore the iconic shirt during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Sudan and Niger last year.The top Ghana player has decided to drop the famous No.10 jersey ahead of the remaining qualifying matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.It's unclear whether this decision was motivated by personal reasons, a desire to reduce pressure
Ghanaâ??s U20 head coach, Desmond Ofei, has emphasized the importance of thorough preparation ahead of the 2025 Africa U20 Cup of Nations (AFCON).The Black Satellites have been drawn into Group A, where they will face hosts Cote dâ??Ivoire, Tanzania, DR Congo, and a yet-to-be-determined team from the UNIFFAC Zonal Union.Speaking on the upcoming challenge, Ofei acknowledged the tournament's competitive nature.â??It's going to be very, very difficult because you
President John Mahama has pledged to establish a School Sports Authority in a bid to revamp Ghana's grassroots sports development during his State of the Nation Address to Parliament on Thursday, February 27, 2025.School sports used to be the hub for unearthing talents like Michael Essien and other big stars who were discovered through programs like the Milo Games.Acknowledging the important role of youth sports in unearthing talents, Mahama emphasized the need to reposition
Ghana star Mohammed Kudus has been demoted to the fourth captain of the Black Stars, shifting him down in the team's leadership hierarchy. Kudus, 24, captained the Black Stars in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Sudan and Niger under controversial circumstances.The move to hand the captain's armband to the West Ham United star ahead of experienced and seasoned Jordan Ayew sparked widespread controversy in the country.The former Ajax midfielder,
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