Legendary Ghanaian footballer, Mohammed Ahmed Polo, has expressed deep concern over the decline of colts football in the country, asserting that it has led to a loss of Ghana’s footballing identity. Polo, a key member of the 1978 African Cup of Nations-winning squad, believes the robust colts system of the past was instrumental in producing the talents that earned Ghana ...
Augsburg defender Patric Pfeiffer has officially declared his love and commitment to Ghana, confirming his long-awaited switch of nationality from Germany. The German-born player, whose nationality switch has been in the works since 2022, has finally secured his Ghanaian passport, paving the way for his Black Stars debut. Patric expressed deep affection for his African roots, stating, “Yes, of course, ...
RSC Anderlecht CEO Jesper Fredberg has expressed strong confidence in midfielder Majeed Ashimeru, justifying his recent contract extension that keeps the Ghanaian with the club until June 2027. Ashimeru’s previous contract was set to expire in 2025. “We firmly believe in Majeed’s qualities,” Jesper Fredberg declared. Injuries hampered Ashimeru last season, but his “strong pre-season” and renewed focus convinced the ...
Ghana’s Black Queens head coach, Nora Hauptle, is looking forward to a challenging test against Japan on July 13th. Speaking ahead of the friendly encounter, Hauptle acknowledged the strength of their opponents, stating, “We know Japan were World Champions in 2011 and are currently ranked number seven in the World. This high-class team provides the perfect opposition for us to ...
Ghana’s Sports minister, Mustapha Ussif, is confident the Black Stars will qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) despite the growing strength of lesser-known teams on the international stage. “Now there is no small team in the world,”Ussif said, acknowledging the recent success of underdog nations. “Even the smaller countries are doing so well…” However, his faith remains ...
Ghanaian forward Ernest Nuamah has completed a permanent transfer to French giants Olympique Lyonnais after a successful loan spell last season. The 21-year-old winger has signed a deal that keeps him at the club until 2028. Ernest Nuamah impressed during his loan stint at Lyon in the 2023/24 season, contributing directly to five goals (3 goals, 2 assists) in 33 ...
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released the dates for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers (AFCON). According to CAF, the qualifiers would take place from September to November this year to make way for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers slated for 2025. Ghana will open its campaign against Angola at home before making a trip to ...
West Ham United star Mohammed Kudus recently surprised Ghana coach Otto Addo with a new pair of boots from sports kit manufacturer Skechers. The Ghanaian international had just been unveiled as a new ambassador for Skechers, following the conclusion of his deal with rival brand Puma. Joining the ranks of Skechers athletes alongside England forward Harry Kane, Arsenal’s Oleksandr Zinchenko, ...
Ghana finds itself in Group F for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 qualifiers, hoping to return to their winning ways. The four-time champions, nicknamed the “Black Stars,” will face off against Angola, Sudan, and Niger in their group. This news comes after the official draw held in Johannesburg on July 4th, 2024. While Ghana boasts a prestigious ...
The stage is set for the CAF Africa Cup of Nations AFCON 2025 qualifiers draw, taking place on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Johannesburg, South Africa. Here’s a breakdown of what you need to know: Participating Teams: A total of 48 African nations will battle it out for a spot in the prestigious tournament. Teams will be divided into four ...