Author: Raphael Bannerman-Quartey

In the aftermath of Otto Addo’s sacking as Black Stars head coach, a number of names have emerged as possible replacements for him. He oversaw twenty-two (22) games, 8 wins, 5 draws, and 9 losses. He conceded a total of 28 goals and scored 35, as five consecutive friendly games losses culminated in his second defeat for the second time running as head coach. In this piece, we look at some of the possible replacements for Otto Addo. Kwesi Appiah (Ghana) When it comes to Ghana football, Kwesi Appiah is a known personality, having served as coach of the team…

The BlackStars of  Ghana lost to Germany in an international friendly in Stuttgart on Monday. The West African side were humbled by Austria some three days ago and needed to achieve a result to undo their wrongs, which they did in a good fashion against the German machine. Coach Otto made two changes to the side that got humbled by Austria. READ MORE : Match Preview : Germany vs. Ghana Benjaimen Asare was brought in for Ati-Zigi, while Oppong Preprah, coming in for Fatawu Issahaku, settled in a three-back system. The Germans created a lot of chances in the first half…

Germany and Ghana will go head-to-head in a fierce international friendly in Stuttgart on Monday. The two teams will use the game to fine-tune their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. The BlackStars were beaten without recognition by Austria and would be hoping to make amends when they face with Germany. READ MORE : Match Report : Hearts of Oak 2-2 All Blacks Germany beat  Switzerland 4-3 in a closely knitted game. Nagelsmann will be hoping to form a fulcrum around Florian Wirtz, Jonathan Tah, Antonio Rüdiger, and Joshua Kimmich in the upcoming game against Ghana, despite…

Hearts of Oak had to dig deep from two goals down in a 2-2 draw against Swedru All Blacks at the Accra Sports Stadium. Rudolf Mensah intelligently beat the offside trap set by the Hearts of Oak defence to slot past Solomon Agbasi. READ MORE : Match Report : Aduana 0-0 Kotoko In what should have been an easy clearance for Solomon Agbasi, he slipped, which allowed William Danquah through on goal for the second goal. READ MORE : Week 27 Review : Medeama SC win, GoldStars lose After recess, the Phobians probed for a goal, and it came in the 59th…

Aduana Stars and Asante Kotoko played out a goalless draw at the Nana Agyemang Badu Stadium on Sunday. Both teams were eagerly on the lookout for three points, and it showed in how they lined up for the game. READ MORE : Week 27 Review : Medeama SC win, GoldStars lose Aduana controlled a chunk of the game with a 52 % possession and 12 shots compared to Kotoko’s four, which all failed to translate into goal bound opportunities.   The visiting team failed to create anything meaningful to thwart the home team, Aduana Stars. The draw sees Kotoko third…

Medeama SC returned to winning ways as they beat Eleven Wonders after a stretch of six games without a win at the TnA Park. Hearts of Oak basked in another draw at home, making it their fifth in the league against Swedru All Blacks after returning to the Accra Sports Stadium. READ MORE : Five things we learned from Ghana vs Austria At the Nana Agyemang Badu I Park, it was a goallless draw game between Aduana Stars and Kotoko. WEEK 27 Aduana 0-0 Kotoko Hearts of Oak 2-2 All Blacks [M.Wayo, F.Duku – R.Mensah, W. Dankwah Hohoe United 0-3 Dreams…

In the lead-up to the World Cup, the BlackStars of Ghana are involved in a series of friendly games to fine-tune their preparation for the upcoming tournament. This meant that they would have Austria and Germany to play within a space of three days in the last week of March, 2026. The BlackStars took on Austria, but it went from bad to worse as they were battered beyond trace and recognition, a result that has raised mixed feelings in Ghana and beyond. I took my time to pen down these few words upon sober reflection after the game. READ MORE…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced plans to expand the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) from 24 to 28 teams. This is to enhance participation and providing emerging nations a pathway to elite competition. READ MORE : Daniel Kofi Kyereh visits Black Stars camp ahead of Germany friendly clash Additionally, AFCON will transition from a biennial to a quadrennial format after the 2028 edition, aligning with global schedules and allowing more time for nations to prepare and develop talent. READ MORE : Match Report : Austria thrash Ghana in Vienna The exact implementation date for the new format is…

SC Freiburg midfielder Daniel Kofi Kyereh paid a visit to his Black Stars teammates in Stuttgart on Sunday ahead of Ghana’s friendly against Germany tonight. The 28-year-old’s career has been blighted by injuries for the past three seasons, but he has made a quick recovery from that long injury layoff. READ MORE : Ketu South MISUGHA presents New Ghana Supporters Jersey to Deputy Ambassador ahead of Black Maidens U-17 Qualifier in Togo He was received very well in the camp by the boys, who were excited to see their fellow squad player aiming to return to full fitness. Kyereh has played…

It was one-way traffic for  Austria as they sieved through the BlackStars with cheeky ease at the Biena Sports Stadium. Both teams were using this game as a test to fine-tune their preparations ahead of the World Cup. Coach Otto, making history as the first Ghanaian to take Ghana to two World Cups, started Ati Zigi in post, Caleb. Djiku, Adjetey, Kohn in defense . READ MORE : Ketu South MISUGHA presents New Ghana Supporters Jersey to Deputy Ambassador ahead of Black Maidens U-17 Qualifier in Togo Partey was anchored by Sibo in midfield, Fatawu, and Semenyo on the wings with…