Chris Hughton, the Head Coach of the Black Stars, has acknowledged that the performance of Ghana’s national team under his leadership has been poor. After Ghana in a disappointing turn of affairs crushed out of the group stages after a 2-2 draw with Mozambique, Chris Hughton stated that he accepts full responsibility for the team’s poor performance in previous months. “I take responsibility for this performance and admit my results with the Black Stars have not been good enough.”Chris Hughton stated after Ghana’s match with Mozambique. Ghana has now exited the 2023 edition of the African Cup Of Nations after…
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Ghanaian defender Alidu Seidu is set to join Stade Rennais FC after they reached an agreement with Clermont Foot. The sum involved is reportedly €11 million plus bonuses, according to multiple media sources. Clermont Foot reached an agreement with Rennes after rejecting three previous bids. Rennes first offered €8 million, which was rejected. Their subsequent offers of €9.5 million and €10.5 million were then turned down as well. Eventually, their fourth approach was approved, and an official announcement is about to be made. There are rumors that, before the agreement between the two sides, Alidu had already negotiated personal terms…
The Black Princesses of Ghana have qualified for the FIFA Women’s World Cup after easing past Senegal 7-1 on aggregate. The Black Princesses earned a great advantage of qualifying in the first leg when they defeated Senegal 2-0 away from home. The team put the icing on the cake to secure their qualification after a commanding 5-1 defeat over Senegal in the second leg which came off today Sunday, January 21, 2024 at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. Senegal easily overcame Benin and Uganda in their most recent match, while the Black Princesses defeated Guinea Bissau and Eswatini to advance…
The Black Stars of Ghana drew 2-2 with the Pharaohs of Egypt in their second game in Group B at the Houphouet-Boigny Stadium on Thursday January 18. In reaction to the game which saw Ghana give away two goals as a result of individual errors, Chris Hughton has spoken on why he subbed off Osman Bukari despite bringing him on after 73 minutes of in the second half. Bukari was subbed off on the 88th minute mark. According to Chris Hughton, Bukari was disturbed and distracted after making an error which handed Egypt their late equalizer to make the game…
The Black Stars of Ghana drew 2-2 with the Pharaohs of Egypt in their second game in Group B at the Houphouet-Boigny Stadium. The Black Stars of Ghana improved on their performance against Cape Verde when they locked horns with Egypt but it was not enough to get them the maximum three points. The Black Stars of Ghana took the lead through a spectacular strike from Mohammed Kudus outside the 18yard box to give Ghana a 1-0 lead in added on time of the first half. The score remained the same until after recess. After the first half, the Black…
Mr Herbert Mensah, President of Ghana Rugby has made an emotional eulogy of his late friend and Journalist Komla Afeke Dumor who died on 18 January 2014. The Ghanaian journalist who worked for BBC World News and was the main presenter of its programme Focus on Africa died exactly 10 years ago today and Herbert Mensah who the late Komla Dumor’s role model has remembered him and urged all Ghanaians to emulate him. In an emotional message Herbert Mensah talked of how good a leader he was and his love for humanity. According to him he was a true servant…
Black Stars forward Jordan Ayew says in an effort to return to winning ways at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Cote D’Ivoire, the team will give their best against the Egyptian Pharaohs. Ghana’s opening match against Cape Verde ended in a loss, which sparked a fierce backlash among Black Stars supporters who vented their dissatisfaction. Ayew claims that everyone in the camp is aware of how important the game against Egypt is, and that they will need to exert force and aggression on the field of play. “Tomorrow is a big day, and we know what it means…
Dr. Joyce Akumaa Dongotey-Padi, also referred to as Akumaa Mama Zimbi, has generated a lot of controversies with her recent appearance. The media star and relationship counselor made the decision to temporarily part with her enormous headpiece. But without her well-known hat, she looked strange, and her followers went crazy. She was giggling uncontrollably and without her well-known headpiece in a video she posted on social media Speaking about her well-known headpiece, Akumaa Mama Zimbi in an interview a few years ago, revealed the mystery around her headpiece. “I have realised that it’s the headgear that people recognise me with,…
In response to an incident between coach Chris Hughton and a supporter following the team’s opening loss against Cape Verde at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has stepped up security for the Black Stars. The GFA has confirmed that Hughton was only involved in a verbal argument with the fan who reportedly assaulted him when the team returned to their hotel. Hughton has received the association’s full support and assurance that action will be taken to stop future occurrences of this kind. GFA spokesperson Henry Asante Twum says in the wake…
Ghanaian striker Hafiz Konkoni has left Yanga to join Dogan Tûrk Birligi on loan until the end of the current season. Hafiz konkoni signed for Young Africans in July last year from Bechem United but so far, things have not gone his way. Hence, the decision to make a loan move to Dogan Tûrk Birligi a club in Cyprus. In five games, Hafiz Wontah Konkoni scored one goal for Young Africans in the CAF Champions League. Hafiz Konkoni will be hoping to find his form as he joins his new club while he looks forward to joining his mother club…