Ghanaian winger Joseph Paintsil has offered a heartfelt apology to the nation after the Black Stars’ dismal exit from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The team’s winless campaign in Group B, marked by an opening loss to Cape Verde and draws with Egypt and Mozambique, saw them crash out for the second consecutive tournament. In a message posted ...
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has parted ways with head coach Chris Hughton following a dismal performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The decision, announced on the GFA website, marks a swift and decisive response to the Black Stars’ group-stage exit without a single win. “Chris Hughton has been relieved of his duties as head coach of ...
Ghanaian midfielder Mohammed Kudus blamed his team’s lack of focus in the dying minutes for their agonizing 2-2 draw with Mozambique and subsequent Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) exit on Monday night. The Black Stars, needing a win to progress to the round of 16, squandered a two-goal advantage, leaving fans in utter disbelief and their tournament hopes in tatters. ...
Ghana’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations dreams were dashed in dramatic fashion as they threw away a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 with Mozambique in their final Group B match. The result, coupled with Egypt’s 2-2 draw against Cape Verde, sends Ghana tumbling out of the tournament for the second consecutive edition. Chris Hughton, the embattled Ghana coach, took full ...
Ghana’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) fate hangs in the balance as they clash with Mozambique in a crucial Group B encounter at Stade Alassane Ouattara on Monday, January 22, 2024. Kick-off is at 20:00 GMT, and only victory will secure their passage to the knockout stage and avoid a second consecutive group stage exit. Despite being a four-time ...
Ghana defender Dennis Odoi has sounded a note of cautious optimism ahead of the Black Stars’ crunch clash with Mozambique on January 22nd, the final Group B match of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). While acknowledging the “better” performance against Egypt compared to the opening defeat against Cape Verde, Odoi emphasized the need for further improvement to secure ...
Ghana’s Black Princesses delivered a commanding performance, thrashing Senegal 5-1 in the second leg of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying final round. This emphatic victory secured their 7th consecutive appearance at the global showpiece, following a 2-0 first-leg win. Ghana joins Morocco, Nigeria, and Cameroon as Africa’s representatives at the tournament in Colombia, scheduled for August 21st to ...
Four Ghana legends, Rev. Osei Kofi, James Kuuku Dadzie, Kofi Pare, and Willie Klutse, made a morale-boosting visit to the Black Stars training ground in BengerVille on Saturday, ahead of their crucial final Group B match against Mozambique on Monday. The legends, currently in Côte d’Ivoire to support the team during the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, shared their ...
Former Kotoko goalkeeper Razak Abalora has completed a loan move to Moldovan outfit FC Petrocub from FC Sheriff Tiraspol. He becomes Petrocub’s first signing of the January transfer window, bolstering their roster with a seasoned shot-stopper. Abalora’s journey to Moldova began in 2022, when he signed for FC Sheriff Tiraspol after a successful stint with Ghanaian Premier League giants Asante ...
The Black Stars of Ghana battled hard but were held to a 2-2 draw by Egypt in their second Group B match at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Thursday night. Although Mohammed Kudus stole the show with a dazzling brace, defensive lapses allowed Egypt to snatch a point, leaving Ghana’s qualification hanging in the balance. Kudus broke ...