Author: Raphael Bannerman-Quartey

BlackStars coach Otto Addo has named Leicester City forward Jordan Ayew as captain ahead of the double AFCON 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers against Angola and Niger. The head coach named his 25-man squad list, which featured a number of players, notable exclusion was Thomas Partey, who was not selected for the two previous games and the upcoming one. READ MORE: Nations FC defender Razak Simpson gets Black Stars call-up In his absence, Jordan Ayew will take on the captaincy mantle which has been passed on to him by head coach Otto Addo. Speaking on Thursday, Otto…

Nations FC defender Razak Simpson has been selected as one of 25 players for the senior national team the Black Stars upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Angola and Niger. The 26-year-old has been a standout performer for his Kumasi-based club in the ongoing Ghana Premier League. He has chalked nine appearances, picked one Man of the Match award in 744 minutes as well keeping six clean sheets. READ MORE: “It’s a dream come true” – Emmanuel Antwi on BlackStars call-up He is expected to join the team in the coming days to prepare feverishly for the must-win…

Kotoko midfielder Emmanuel Antwi has revealed that it is a dream come true to receive a national call-up to the Black Stars. The 24-year-old is one of 25 players that have been invited to honor a national assignment against Angola and Niger in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. READ MORE : AFCON2025: Thomas Partey misses out on BlackStars squad The young midfielder has been a sensational signing since he teamed up with the Porcupine Warriors from Accra Great Olympics. “I have been waiting for this opportunity for a very long time and it’s a dream come true and…

Kotoko midfielder Emmanuel Antwi has received a call-up to team up with the other players selected for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Angola and Niger. The 24-year-old midfielder has been nothing short but exceptional for Kotoko since swapping from Accra Great Olympics. READ MORE : AFCON2025: Thomas Partey misses out on BlackStars squad He has made nine appearances in the ongoing league, scored a goal and a Man of the Match award all in 733 minutes for club side. Antwi will hope to impress on the technical handlers of the BalckStars for a starting role in midfield against…

Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been left out of the 25-man squad list that was released by Black Stars coach Otto Addo. The four-time African champions are billed to play Angola and Niger in the AFCON 2025 Qualifiers for Morocco. A sneak peek through the list sees the notable absence of vice-captain Thomas Partey which has raised lots of questions about his exclusion. READ MORE : BlackStars squad for two crucial games against Angola and Niger Speaking at Thursday’s press conference, Ghana coach Otto Addo explained Partey’s absence. ”I had a confidential talk with Thomas. As you know, I’m a…

Coach Otto Addo has listed his 25-man squad list for the upcoming doubleheaders against Angola and Niger slated for Thursday, November 7, 2024. Among the players listed, three from the Ghana Premier League impressed upon the technical handlers. READ MORE: Ghanaian fullback, David Oduro makes Barcelona B debut However, deputy captain Thomas Partey, who missed the two games against Sudan last month, was overlooked for the crucial tie, raising lots of questions as to why he was excluded. The 25-man squad list Goalkeepers Ati Zigi Lawrence Manaf Nurudeen Jojo Wollacott Defenders Alidu Seidu Tariq Lamptey Jonas Adjetey Nathaniel Adjei…

Ghanaian fullback, David Oduro has made his long-awaited debut for Barcelona B Primera Rfef – Group 1 League. The young defender swapped Accra Lions for the Spanish club after he hugely impressed the club during his trials. READ MORE: Abdul Aziz Issah debuts for Barcelona B The young chap earned a three-year deal with the youth setup, Barça Atlètic and was looking ahead for to mark his debut. Oduro came back to Ghana to finalize his documentation for his residency and work permit before jetting back to Spain. Oduro possesses acceleration, sprint speed, good positioning, and his off-the-ball movement,…

Abdul Aziz Issah made his debut for Barcelona B in the Primera Rfef – Group 1 League. The exciting playmaker earned a summer move to the Spanish club after playing a pivotal role for Dreams FC in the CAF Confederations Cup. The attacking whizzkid was the toast of the Ghana Premier League with his amazing football displays caught the attention of a wide spread of admirers. READ MORE: Ghanaian player David Oduro debuts for Barcelona B He signed a three-year deal with the youth setup, Barça Atlètic. Aziz became eligible for match day selection after he received clearance. The…

Ghana midfielder, Mohammed Kudus has received an additional two-game ban for his conduct against Tottenham Hotspur. Kudus was caught on camera slapping and kicking Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven and Pape Matar Sarr in the game. READ MORE : GPL Week Nine Roundup : Kotoko lose to Hearts of Lions, Hearts of Oak wins away Referee Andrew Madley initially gave Kudus a yellow card, but upon VAR’s intervention, the yellow card was withdrawn, and a straight red card was issued to him for the incident against the Tottenham player. The FA has now charged him £60,000 and a two-game suspension…

Kwadwo Obeng Junior’s solitary strike was enough to deepen the wounds of Kotoko against Hearts of Lions in a keenly contested game at the Obuasi Len Clay Sports Stadium. Hearts of Oak bagged their first away win of the season at the expense of Medeama SC at the TnA Park in Tarkwa. READ MORE: Prosper Ogum Narteh blames Kotoko’s defeat on tiredness. GoldStars failed to make their home superiority count as they goalless with Dreams FC. WEEK NINE Medeama SC 0-2 Hearts of Oak [K.Boateng, M.Wayo] Accra Lions 1-1 Samartex [A.Abubakari – B.Afful] Kotoko 0-1 Hearts of Lions [K.Obeng…