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Otto Addo delighted to return to the BlackStars

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2 years ago

May 29, 2024

Coach Otto Addo has expressed immense delight after he returned as head coach of the senior national team.

He made this revelation during his squad announcement on Wednesday, 29, May, 2024 at the GFA headquarters for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Mali and the Central African Republic.
“I’m excited, happy to be back. It was not easy but the FA had a lot of talk with Dortmund and even though I still have one more year contract, we managed to get out I’m happy to be home and I’m back home now. I’m excited, I’m looking forward to the first match, (it) will be difficult, very, very difficult especially as we are some points behind first place, and as you know only the first-placed will qualify tough situation but yea, I’m looking forward for the game and I think we will manage it,” he opined during his squad announcement.
Addressing local journalists at the GFA headquarters, notable exclusions of Andre Ayew and Abdul Baba Rahman but Thomas Brandon and Ibrahim Sulemana are in line to make their debut for the senior national team.
Full Squad list
Goalkeepers: Lawrence Ati Zigi, Wollacott, Frederick Asare.
Defenders: Gideon Mensah, Ebenezer Annan, Mohammed Salisu, Jerombdul Mumin, Alexander Djiku and Alidu Seidu, Tariq Lamptey
Midfielders: Molemana, Thomas Partey, Edmund Addo, Elisha Owusu, and Abu Francis.
Forwards: Osman Bukari, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Antoine Semenyo, Jordan Ayew, Ibrahim Osman Kamaldeen Sumenana and Brandon Thomas-Asante.
The team is expected to kick start training in Accra at the University of Ghana Stadium for six days before leaving the shores of the country to take on Mali in the crunch encounter at the Stade 26 Mars on June 6, 2024.
Ghana will take on Mali on June 6 and the Central African Republic on June 10. Otto Addo’s side is fourth with three points earned in two games.

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“Poor infrastructure hurting Ghana football” – Agyeman Badu

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14 hours ago

October 13, 2026

Raphael Bannerman-Quartey

Former Black Stars midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has voiced concern over the state of football facilities in Ghana, saying inadequate infrastructure is damaging the game’s attractiveness.

The local league’s appeal over the years has dwindled with many calling for immediate action to be taken to salvage the situation.

Speaking to Kumasi based radio station, Ahenfie FM, he expunge on the poor infrastructure in the country which has reduced the appeal of the Ghana Premier League and football in general.

“The poor infrastructure is making our football less attractive.” he ended

His comments highlight ongoing challenges facing the development of football in the country, from grassroots level to the professional game

The 35-year-old, who earned 78 caps and scored 11 goals for the Black Stars between 2008 and 2017, began his career with local sides Berlin FC and Berekum Arsenal before a loan spell at Asante Kotoko.

He later returned to the Ghana Premier League with Accra Great Olympics in 2022–23 after a long career in Europe.

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Black Queens thrash Mauritius 7-0 in Olympic Qualifiers

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16 hours ago

October 13, 2026

Raphael Bannerman-Quartey

The Black Queens demolished Mauritius in the second leg of the second round of qualifiers for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games at the Essipong Stadium on Tuesday.

The game ended 7-0, ensuring the Queens finished with a 10-0 aggregate win on Tuesday.

Captain Portia Boakye opened the scoring for the Queens before Evelyn Badu doubled the lead. Ajegipina Zakaria made it 3-0 for Ghana going into the break.

Benedicte Simon scored in the 73rd minute, before Jennifer Cudjoe added the fifth in the 87th minute.

There was still room for a late party as Nancy Amoh and Mukarama Abdulai completed the rout with two late strikes to make it 7-0.

The result edges Ghana to the third round of the qualifiers in search of a ticket to LA 2028.

Ghana will play Zambia in February

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GPL : All Blacks tame Kotoko, Medeama, Hearts of Oak win

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22 hours ago

October 13, 2026

Raphael Bannerman-Quartey

This week’s Ghana Premier League 2026/27 games produced incredible results across the various game venues.

Medeama SC thrashed Hearts of Lions at the TNA Park with a brace from Kingsley Braye (64’ and 66’), Emmanuel Annor, and Kingsley Braye, and a consolation from Kofi Mawutodzi Agbadji.

WEEK 6

Swedru All Blacks 1–0 Asante Kotoko
Scorer: Wiafe/Eric Darkwah (penalty, late).
Hearts of Oak 1–0 Port City FC
Scorer: Frank (Abora) Duku (header).
FC AshantiGold 1–0 FC Samartex
Scorer: Raphael Ankamah

Bechem United 4–2 Vision FC
Scorers (Bechem): Emmanuel Kobi (39’), Yaw Acheampong (62’), Kofi Tompuo (87’), own goal (stoppage time).
Scorers (Vision): Benjamin Kwarteng (47’), Ruben Quaye (51’).
Berekum Chelsea 3–0 Debibi United
Scorers: Stephen Kwakye, Dramani Awuah, Emmanuel Ofosu.
Bibiani Gold Stars 2–0 Basake Holy Stars
Scorer: Kwame Opoku 2x
Karela United 1–0 Dreams FC
Scorer: Malik Abubakar
Medeama SC 3–1 Heart of Lions
Scorers (Medeama): Emmanuel Annor (28’), Kingsley Braye (64’ and 66’).
– Kofi Mawutodzi Agbadji
Young Apostles 1–0 Aduana FC
Scorer: Samuel Prempeh (penalty, first half).

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Kapor laments about Ghanaian pitches

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1 day ago

October 13, 2026

Raphael Bannerman-Quartey

Hearts head coach Nebojša Kapor has lamented the infrastructure problems in Ghanaian football.

Hearts of Oak secured a crucial 1-0 win over Port City FC at the University of Ghana Stadium on Sunday, ending a three-match winless run in the Ghana Premier League.

Frank Duku’s 20th-minute goal was enough to separate the sides and hand the Phobians three points against the newly promoted outfit.

Despite the win, head coach Nebojša Kapor was left frustrated about the poor state of the Legon pitch.

“This is not our stadium; it’s a national stadium. Ghana football has serious problems with proper pitches,” Kapor said after the match.

The Serbian tactician’s remarks reflect growing frustration among coaches over the quality of playing surfaces across the league.

The Phobias have adopted the University of Ghana as their temporary home venue for the Ghana Premier League.

Hearts of Oak will play Vision FC in the next league game away from home.