Author: Raphael Bannerman-Quartey

So, this week, there’s been a raging debate online, particularly on X, formerly Twitter, with the arguments on whether players in the Ghana Premier League should be given quotas to the Black Stars.  This is not the first time it has come up for discussion. In almost every World Cup year, this conversation comes up. In the last four years, the insistent pressure from several quarters (fans, football administrators, and others) saw the notable inclusions of Hearts of Oak’s Daniel Afriyie Barnieh and Kotoko’s goalkeeper, Danlad Ibrahim. READ MORE : Frederick Kesse makes the diffrence against KF KikaIn There have been…

Ghana has officially secured the rights to host the 2027 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), marking a significant milestone for the nation’s youth football development. The announcement was made on Sunday, April 26, 2026, by Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku via a post on his official Facebook page. READ MORE : “I am ready for my biggest challenge” – Carlos Queiroz asserts This will be the first time Ghana hosts the prestigious youth tournament in nearly three decades — the last occasion was in 1999, when the competition (then known as the African Youth Championship) was staged…

Frederick Kesse’s solitary strike secures a vital away win for Dinamo Ferizaj against KF KikaIn a hard-fought encounter. The goal came in the 23rd minute, as the Ghanaian attacking midfielder delivered the decisive moment to help his team claim all three points with a narrow 1-0 victory away at KF Kikaln in the Kosovo First League. READ MORE : “I am ready for my biggest challenge” – Carlos Queiroz asserts Kese has been in impressive form for his club since joining from Egyptian side Modern Sport and continues to make a significant impact, adding crucial goals and creativity from midfield. READ…

Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz has asserted that his new role is the “biggest challenge” in his coaching career. The 73-year-old gaffer has been appointed to lead the Black Stars in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. READ MORE : I am a winning coach – Carlos Queiroz Speaking at his unveiling in Accra,he admitted that this is the biggest challenge of his 40-year coaching career. “It is an honour and a privilege to be here today,” Queiroz said at the unveiling. “Since I arrived, I have started to feel it. This is the soul of the Black Stars. The soul…

Carlos Queiroz has been unveiled as Black Stars Head Coach in a colorful ceremony at the Alisa Hotel in Accra. The Portuguese tactician replaces Otto Addo, who failed to win Ghanaians over following a poor string of game results. READ MORE : I am a winning coach – Carlos Queiroz The unveiling drew large portions of football people, such as GFA President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, Vice President Mark Addo, Executive Council Member and Black Stars Management Committee Chairman Dr. Randy Abbey, and other key figures in attendance. VIDEO : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uxdw1fpmSHs Present at the ceremony were media men, the Ghana Supporters Union,…

Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz has maintain his position on winnning games and not about a specific style.  The Portuguese international is set to lead Ghana to it’s fifth World Cup. READ MORE : Black Stars : Carlos Queiroz arrives in Ghana ahead of Thursday unveiling When asked about his style,he refuted that he had an approach to his game stating that he was focused on winning. “I am a winning coach. I don’t understand that thing of defend or attack. “When we don’t have the ball, we have to fight together, sacrifice, suffer to recover the ball as fast as…

Black Stars’ new head coach Carlos Queiroz has arrived in  Accra ahead of his official unveiling.   The 73-year-old replaced Otto Addo, who failed at his job for the second time of asking, following a poor string of results. He was met at the airport by a host of supporters, high-ranking football people, mediamen, and others. READ MORE : Ampem Darkoa Ladies crowned 2025/26 Malta Guinness Women’s Premier League Champions after comeback win over Hasaacas Queiroz’s arrival in Ghana lays the foundation for his official unveiling scheduled for Thursday, April 23, at 1:00 PM at the Alisa Hotel in Accra. The…

Ho Technical University FC (HTU) were awarded all three maximum points at the expense of Tanyigbe FC in the Ho Municipal Football Association (HMFA) Division Three League at the Ho Sports Stadium. The latter failed to show up in the final group game of the league encounter between the two teams. READ MORE : 2025/26 Women’s FA Cup final : Hasaacas Ladies vs Army Ladies The 2025/2026 HMFA Division Three League group A has the likes of Ziavi Green Valley, Hoe Soccer Soldiers, HTU FC, MatseStars United, and Tanyigbe FC. READ MORE : BlackStars technical team composed Ziavi Green Valley and  HTU…

The Ghana Football Association has revealed the Black Stars technical team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Carlos Queiroz was appointed on an interim basis following the dismissal of Otto Addo as head coach the previous month. READ MORE : South African coach Roger De Sa set to arrive in Ghana This week, the composition of the technical team has been unveiled. Carlos Queiroz- Head coach Roger De Sa- Assistant coach Desmond Offei- Second Assistant Daniel Gaspar- Goalkeeper’s coach Fatau Dauda- Second Assistant Goalkeeper’s coach Ghana will play two friendly games against Mexico and Wales, then later kick-start the 2026…

Ghanaian youth star Frederick Kesse was on hand to provide two Assists in Dinamo Ferizaj’s thrilling comeback win. The 20-year-old Ghanaian attacking midfielder Frederick Kesse stole the headlines with two incredible assists that powered KF Dinamo Ferizaj to a dramatic 3-2 away victory over KF Besa Pejë. READ MORE : South African coach Roger De Sa set to arrive in Ghana Besa took an early lead through Urim Veliu in the 21st minute and extended their advantage to 2-0 just before half-time with a goal from Agustín Rojas in the 40th minute. Kesse’s creativity in the second half was pivotal in…