Author: Raphael Bannerman-Quartey

The Black Stars of Ghana ended the same way they started the 2025 AFCON qualifying series as they lost at home to Niger in the final round of games at the Accra Sports Stadium. The host playing in a game that bore very little significance to aid their hopes of qualification saw Otto Addo name a rather defensive lineup against Niger. He deployed a 5 back defensive fold, two midfielders, and three attackers. The hosts suffered an early blip, conceding through a corner set piece by Ousseni Badamassi on the 22nd minute. READ MORE: “We are finding our feet…

Legon Cities captain Frank Akoto has admonished how difficult the season has been for his side in the ongoing 2023/2024 Ghana Premier League season. The Royals have endured a torrid spell in the season which saw them winless eight games until they broke their duck against Kotoko. READ MORE : Otto Addo unfazed by criticisms amidst poor run of the BlackStars Over the weekend, they beat newly promoted outfit Holy Stars from Basake by two goals to one of which the captain scored on the day. “I think we are finding our feet and adjusting to the league. It hasn’t…

Prosper Ogum Narteh has reiterated his belief in turning things around for Kotoko amidst their recent struggles in the ongoing Ghana Premier League. Before their weekend game against cross rivals, Nations FC, the side had lost three consecutive games which led to some fans’ apathy and revolting ahead of their match day against their rivals. READ MORE: Otto Addo unfazed by criticisms amidst poor run of the BlackStars Kotoko went on to lose the weekend game against Nations FC by two goals to nil, with goals from Nafiu Sulemana and Faisal Charwetey. Ogum has reassured the fans of turning…

BlackStars head coach Otto Addo remains unperturbed about the growing criticisms he faces after the team drew against Angola in Luanda on Friday evening. The four-time African champion was in dire need of a victory to offer themselves hope after Sudan was thrashed by Niger in a four goals thriller a day before. READ MORE: Match Report: Hearts of Oak coast to victory against Karela United in Tamale Addo named a fairly youthful side against Angola with Abdul Manaf in the post, serenaded by Gideon Mensah, Alidu Seidu, debutant Razak Simpson from Nations FC, Owusu, Kudus, Jordan, and others. Jordan…

Kotoko’s dismal season was worsened by Nations FC in week eleven’s top liner  as they lost by two-goals to nil at the Len Clay Stadium in Obuasi. Hamza Issah’s first-half goal proved pivotal to the chances of Hearts of Oak as they secured yet another win on the road against Karela United. READ MORE: Match Report: Hearts of Oak coast to victory against Karela United in Tamale Young Apostles defied the odds to beat the current holders of the Ghana Premier League, Samartex at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena. WEEK 11 Karela United 0-1 Hearts of Oak [Hamza Issah] Samartex…

Hearts of Oak continued their fine form in the season as they picked up a vital away win against Karela United at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium. The Pride and Passions boys have recorded just a point from their three games which they were looking to alter positively against a rejuvenated, Accra-based side. READ MORE: Match Report: Kotoko stumble at home to Nations FC The away side got their noses in front as early as the 3rd minute of the game through slippery forward Hamza Issah much to the delight of their fans present at the stadium. The home…

Kotoko suffered another humbling defeat at home to cross rivals Nations FC in week eleven of the ongoing Ghana Premier League. The home side was coming into the game on the back of three consecutive losses and with pressure looming on Prosper Ogum Narteh, he needed an improved result to lessen the burden of weight on his shoulders from the teeming impatient fans of the club. READ MORE: AFCON 2025: Ghana’s hopes dashed after draw with Angola Guinean goalkeeper, Mohammed Camara was named in the post, Samba O’niel, Henry Ansu, Joseph Ablorh, Patrick Asiedu, Lord Amoah in defense, Baba…

The Black Stars failed to win against Angola in the qualifying series for the  2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco at the Estadio 11 de Novembro in Luanda. The Ghanaian side drew 1-1 in a game that tended to change their fate in the penultimate round of games for Morocco. Jordan Ayew’s well-struck free-kick gave the visitors the lead in the 18th minute. HIGHLIGHTS : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oVgLIBZWcw The host was offered a lifeline after Gideon Mensah clumsily brought down Zito Luvumbo in the box for a penalty. Ghanaian goalkeeper Abdul Manaf Nurudeen stood his ground to deny RC Lens…

Ghana’s hopes of securing qualifications for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco took a big hit as they managed a 1-1 draw against Angola at the Estadio 11 de Novembro in Luanda. The visitors desperately needed the results to turn their fortunes around, but they fell short of the expectations of Ghanaians, who rallied their support for them endlessly away from home. READ MORE: 2025 AFCON Qualifiers: BlackStars take on Angola in Luanda Captain on the day, Jordan Ayew, shot the BlackStars in front with a well-struck free-kick measuring 40 yards, leaving the Angolan goalkeeper Neblu with…

The BlackStars will face off with Angola in a crunch game that will determine their fate for qualification for the 2025 AFCON slated for Morocco,2025. Coach Otto Addo has endured a torrid spell in his return to the Black Stars amidst a mixed bag of results. READ MORE: AFCON 2025Q: Eight players start Black Stars first training session Last week he named, twenty-five players2025 AFCON Qualifiers: BlackStars take on Angola in Luanda for the dup games against Angola and Niger but in an interesting turn of events, eight players have recused themselves for varied reasons. Saharafootball.net looks at the…