The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially rescheduled the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers between Ghana and Sudan. The matches that were originally scheduled for October 11 and 14, 2024 have been rescheduled for Thursday, October 10, and Tuesday, October 15, 2024. The first leg will take place in Ghana on October 10 at Accra Sports Stadium, and the second leg will take place in Libya on October 15 at Martyrs of Benina Stadium. Ghana is now third in Group F with just one point from two games, therefore these games are essential to the Black Stars’…
Author: Kelvin Papa Sackey
The Black Stars coach, Otto Addo, has announced his squad for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Sudan. The double-header is scheduled to take place on 10th and 15th October respectively. The team comprises of 3 goalkeepers, 9 defenders, 5 midfielders and 8 forwards. Samartex FC left back Isaac Afful earns his first ever National team call up with Alexander Djiku, Kingsley Schindler, Gideon Mensah, Ibrahim Osman and Ernest Nuamah returning to the squad. The players who have been called up are below After two games, Ghana has just 1 point out of the maximum 6…
On Friday, October 18, 2024, the Western Regional Football Association (WRFA) will have its Ordinary Congress. Starting at 11:00 am, the event will be held at the Tarkwa Luxury Touch Hotel. The Congress, which will be presided over by RFA Chairman Simon Ehomah, will be a momentous occasion in the region’s football calendar as it will officially usher in the 2024/25 season’s talks. Attendance is anticipated from important parties such as club representatives, referees, and other football community affiliates. The Congress seeks to discuss important issues pertaining to local football, such as financial, administrative, and developmental issues. Apart from initiating…
Black Stars coach Otto Addo is set to announce his squad for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Sudan on Friday, October 4th, 2024, at the GFA conference room at 1 PM. The announcement will be eagerly anticipated by Ghanaian football fans, who are keen to see which players the coach has selected to represent the country in the crucial double-header against Sudan. The Black Stars will be aiming to bounce back from their disappointing start from previous two games which has seen them lose 1-0 to Angola and draw 1-1 with Niger. Not so much…
Mohammed Salisu’s stellar performance in AS Monaco’s 2-2 draw against Dinamo Zagreb has earned him a place in the UEFA Champions League Team of the Week. The Ghanaian defender’s goal and impressive defensive display were instrumental in securing a point for his side. He scored in the 74th minute to spark a comeback draw for Monaco after going down by 2 goals against Dinamo Zagreb. He was rated 7.8 after the match with 6 of 9 accurate balls, 61 of 72 accurate passes and a goal. Salisu’s inclusion in the UEFA champions league team of the week further solidifies his…
Dr. Randy Abbey, a member of the Ghana Football Association’s (GFA) Executive Council, has expressed reservations about Kwesi Appiah’s dual roles as Sudan’s head coach and Executive Council member. Appiah, elected to the Executive Council on behalf of Asante Kotoko, recently took on the post of head coach for the Sudanese national team. The football world has discussed this dual obligation, with many doubting his ability to handle both positions well without any conflict of interest especially with Ghana playing against Sudan in the 2025 AFCON Qualifiers. Abbey, meanwhile, has called the arrangement “untidy,” drawing attention to the difficulties of…
Senegalese football legend Aliou Cisse has been fired as the Senegalese Head Coach after leading the Teranga Lions for nine and a half years. The 48-year-old won the postponed 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in February 2022, leading Senegal to their first continental championship. The Sports Ministry, under Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s new government, has decided to terminate Cisse’s tenure just nine days before the next round of qualifications, despite the country’s football federation (FSF) wanting the deal maintained. “The FSF would like to thank Aliou Cisse for his good collaboration and his brilliant results at the head of various…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has granted conditional approval for the Accra Sports Stadium to host the upcoming Ghana vs. Sudan match in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The decision comes following a recent inspection of the stadium by CAF officials. While the stadium has been deemed suitable to host the match, CAF has imposed certain conditions that must be met before the final approval is granted. Authorities have pledged to work diligently to address the outstanding issues raised by CAF and ensure that the Accra Sports Stadium is ready to host the match on October…
Otto Addo, the Head coach of the Black Stars, will reveal his team this week for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying doubleheader against Sudan. The Black Stars will be aiming to bounce back from their disappointing 1-0 defeat to Angola in their opening qualifier. They were kept to a draw by Niger in the next game too. With several talented players in form, Addo has a tough task of selecting the best possible squad for the Sudan clashes. The coach will be keen to blend experience with youth and ensure that the team is well-prepared to secure maximum…
Former Sports Minister Nii Lante Vanderpuye has made a bold prediction, asserting that Ghana possesses greater potential for success in boxing compared to football. This assertion comes amidst a recent surge of talented young boxers emerging from the northern regions of the country. Vanderpuye, a passionate advocate for boxing, pointed to Ghana’s rich history in the sport, highlighted by the achievements of legendary fighters like Azumah Nelson and David Kotey. He believes that the current crop of boxers, have the potential to carry on this legacy and elevate Ghana’s status in international boxing. “We have the potential to become much…