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  • President J.A Kufuor charges Black Stars to be ‘physically strong’ at 2022 World Cup

    Former President of Ghana, His Excellency John Agyekum Kufuor has urged the Black Stars to be physically strong in bid to advance from the group stage at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

    The Black Stars are paired in Group H alongside Portugal, South Korea and Uruguay.

    Ghana will begin the campaign against Portugal on Thursday, November 24 before taking on South Korea and Uruguay in the other Group matches.

    “We must be physically strong because our boys tend to fall too easily as far as I can see,” Agyekum Kufuor said as quoted by ghanafa.org.

    “The cache with our team in 2006 was the strength. You look at the captain, Stephen Appiah, characters like Sulley Muntari, Asamoah Gyan and you can’t just push them down easily, they were physically fit.”

    “One thing I pray you would ensure they go to the pitch with, is this is a man’s game and opponents shouldn’t easily push us down but that doesn’t mean we should commit fouls all over the place but we shouldn’t be walkovers.

    He added, “We must be strong, smart and have stamina and towards goal, we must work as a team and I’m sure we will come out with flying colours. You have all my blessings, prayers and support and I hope we make it past the group stage and continue to quarter finals, semi-finals and hopefully the finals.”

    “The nation awaits good news from our team.”

    Source: Footballghana

  • Sista Afia to embark on two weeks fasting and prayers for Black Stars ahead of World Cup

    Musician Sista Afia says she would be seeking God’s mercies for the national team, Black Stars, ahead of the 2022 World Cup tournament.

    In a post on Twitter, the singer said she would embark on a two-week fasting and prayer session for the Black stars.

    “Fasting for the black stars for two weeks before the World Cup,” Sista Afia wrote.

    This comes after the Ghana Football Association announced national fasting and prayer dates for both the Christian and Muslim communities in the country.

    Muslims were expected to fast and pray on Friday, October 21. The Christian community will hold their national fasting and prayer on Sunday, October 23.

    Meanwhile, Jeffery Schlupp, Salis Abdul Samed, Samuel Owusu and Majeed Asimeru have all been included in the Black Stars provisional 55-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

    The quartet are among a host of other players including Bayer Leverkusen forward Callum Hudson-Odoi, who are part of the technical team’s pre-tournament squad as the tournament edges closer.

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    Source:myjoyonline.com

  • 2022 World Cup: It’s time to make Ghana proud – Chief of Staff tells Black Stars

    Chief of Staff of the Republic of Ghana, Frema Opare, has urged the Black Stars to go ahead and make Ghana proud at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

    Ghana is making a record 4th World Cup appearance after missing the last edition in Russia in 2018. The Black Stars will be hoping to improve on their first-round exit in Brazil where they failed to pick a single win at the Group stage.

    Hon. Frema Opare was speaking in a meeting with Executives of the Ghana Football Association led President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku and Youth and Sports Minister Mustapha Ussif (Hon.). Executive Council Members Frederick Acheampong, Kingsley Osei Bonsu, Nana Sarfo Oduro and Samuel Anim Addo were also present in the meeting.

    Others included CEO Of Susubiribi SC Eugene Ofori Atta, Chief of Staff Michael Osekre and Director of Communications Henry Asante Twum.

    “You have my Blessing; you have the Blessing of the President, the Vice President and all of us. It’s exciting to qualify for the World Cup again. We know we have qualified before but this time, especially, when people are down it is that time to bring out our best and let Ghanaians have a feel of the Black Stars.”

    “So, I am happy to bless you and to really pray for you that when you get onto the field the good Lord will be with Ghana and make sure that we score.

    “We are good, I always watch us play, I know it’s easier talking when you are outside but the whole point is that I think our footballers deserve credit for what they do with the kind of dedication that your team have shown, I have a good feeling that this time we will go places.

    “We are trying to raise funds to send some supporters travel to Qatar to support the team as we need to have a critical number of people who will be responsible to cheer the team on to victory.

    “Also, be rest assured that we will do our best to provide you with the necessary resources and other technical needs to make sure that the team succeeds. We are good, we just need that little magic to break boundaries,” she added.

    The Black Stars are paired in Group H alongside Portugal, South Korea and Uruguay. Ghana will begin the campaign against Portugal on Thursday, November 24 before taking on South Korea and Uruguay in the other Group matches.

    Source: Football Ghana

  • Akufo-Addo lauds GFA for convincing European born players to join Black Stars

    President Akufo-Addo has commended the Ghana Football Association led by Kurt Okraku for working hard to secure the services of exceptionally talented Ghanaians born in the diaspora to switch nationality to play for the Black Stars.

    His comments follow the recent nationality switch of Inaki Williams, Tariq Lamptey, Stephan Ambrosius, and Ransford Yeboah. Before that, Alexander Djiku, Tariq Fosu, Joseph Wollacott, Denis Odoi, Elisha Owusu, Daniel Kofi Kyereh, and Antoine Semenyo, among others have within the last couple of years switched nationality to play for Ghana.

    “I have a lot of confidence in the players that are being selected and I am happy that many of our Ghanaian players in the diaspora under your leadership are being brought in to play for the Black Stars,” President Nana Akufo Addo said in a meeting with the GFA Executive Council on Thursday.

    “I think you have done very well to go out there to convince them to come and play for us and it couldn’t have been any better so as Politicians, football administrators, let’s help them to settle and enjoy their trade.

    “Our bid is to create the right conditions for them to excel, that is what we have to do because undoubtedly Ghana football is among the best in the World,” he added.

    Source: Football Ghana

  • 2022 FIFA World Cup: Ghana’s success will depend on Coach Otto Addo and his tactics – Clifford Aboagye

    Ghana international, Clifford Aboagye is backing the Black Stars to do well at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

    However, he opines that everything will be dependent on the head coach of the national team, Coach Otto Addo.

    Speaking to Original FM on the Super Sports show, Clifford Aboagye stressed that it is important for Coach Otto Addo to be given the necessary support.

    “Otto Addo Is a young good coach and I believe that with the support of all Ghanaians he can deliver at the world cup we have a good strong technical team,” Clifford Aboagye said in the interview today.

    The former Ghana U20 star continued, “We have quality in the black stars currently but all depends on how the coach will use them on the field of play according to the tactics that they will play and surely we will deliver.”

    At the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Ghana has been pitted in Group H where the Black Stars will face the likes of Portugal, Uruguay, and South Korea.

    Source: Footballghana

  • He signed the contract in 2014: GFA react to Black Stars coach’s punditry job at World Cup

    The Ghana Football Association has reacted to George Boateng’s dual role as the Black Stars first assistant coach and Bein Sports pundit at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

    Social media was set ablaze on Thursday, October 20, 2022, when Qatari media outlet, Bein Sports announced Black Stars assistant coach, George Boateng as one of their pundits for the World Cup.

    George Boateng’s punditry appointment has angered Ghanaians who believe that the coach will not prioritize Ghana’s campaign but the Ghana Football Association have said that he will not leave the Black Stars camp to join Bein Sports.

    Communications Director of the GFA, Henry Asante Twum has explained that George Boateng signed the contract to be a Bein Sports pundit during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil but will not work with the media outlet while Ghana is still in the competition.

    “George Boateng signed the contract to work as a Bein Sports pundit during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil so let us not think that he just signed the contract. However, he will only go and work as a pundit only when Ghana is out of the World Cup and he is available.”

    “George is one hundred percent focused and committed to help Ghana achieve its target at the World Cup. Bein Sports is aware that Boateng is busy with the Black Stars and he told them that Ghana’s target is to reach the final but they still put his name there because he is part of them,” Henry Asante Twum told Accra-based Asempa FM in an interview.

    The Black Stars will begin their World Cup campaign against Portugal on November 24, followed by South Korea on November 28, and conclude against Uruguay on December 2 at the Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakra.

  • Otto Addo names Hudson-Odoi, Schlupp, Salis in his 55-man World Cup provisional list

    Black Stars coach, Otto Addo, has reportedly included Salis Abdul Samed, Callum Hudson Odoi and Jeffrey Schlupp in his soon-to-be-announced provisional squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

    According to reports, the trio have their names on the list that is expected to be made official in the late hours of Friday, October 21, 2022.

    Jeffrey Schlupp last appeared for the Black Stars in 2021, when Ghana beat Ethiopia in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Whereas Salis, received his maiden Black Stars call-up in January 2022 but could not honour the invitation due to injury.

    British-born Ghanaian, Callum Hudson Odoi has been a long-term target for Ghana and the Ghana Football Association have seemly convinced him to switch his nationality to Ghana.

    The 55-man list will be later trimmed to 26 a week before the start of the competition in Qatar.

    The 22nd edition of the world’s most prestigious football competition will kick off on November 19, 2022, and as such, the 32 competing teams will begin campaigning in the first week of November.

    Meanwhile, Ghana’s group opponent Uruguay have announced a 55-man provisional squad for the World Cup.

    The Black Stars have been paired in Group H alongside South Korea, Portugal, and Uruguay.
    Otto Addo names Hudson-Odoi, Shclupp, Salis in 55-man World Cup provisional list

    Black Stars coach, Otto Addo, has reportedly included Salis Seidu, Callum Hudson Odoi and Jeffrey Schlupp in his soon-to-be-announced provisional squad for Ghana’s upcoming campaign for the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Friday, October 21, 2022.

    According to reports, the trio have their names on the list that is expected to be made official in the late hours of Friday, October 21, 2022.

    Jeffrey Schlupp last appeared for the Black Stars in 2021, when Ghana beat Ethiopia in the FIFA World Cup qualifies.

    For Salis, he received his maiden Black Stars call-up in January 2022 but could not honour the invitation due to injury.

    British-born Ghanaian, Callum Hudson Odoi has been a long-term target for Ghana and the Ghana Football Association have seemly convinced him to switch his nationality to Ghana.

    The 55-man list will be later trimmed to 26 a week before the start of the competition in Qatar.

    The 22nd edition of the world’s most prestigious football competition will kick off on November 19, 2022, and as such, the 32 competing teams will begin campaigning in the first week of November.

    Meanwhile, Ghana’s group opponent Uruguay have announced a 55-man provisional squad for the World Cup.

    The Black Stars have been paired in Group H alongside South Korea, Portugal, and Uruguay.

     

  • 2022 World Cup: Black Stars to open camp on November 10 – Henry Asante Twum confirms

    Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association [GFA], Henry Asante Twum has revealed that the Black Stars opened camp on November 10 ahead of the 2022 World Cup.

    The West African country are making their fourth Mundial appearance after missing out on the last edition hosted in Russia.

    As part of the team’s preparations for the global showpiece in Qatar later this year, Ghana will take on Switzerland in their final preparatory game.

    Speaking in an interview, Asante Twum said, “The Black Stars will open camp on November 10.

    “The team will play Switzerland before flying to Qatar for the tournament,” he added.

    Ghana have been housed in Group H alongside Portugal, South Korea, and Uruguay.

    Ghana will open their campaign against Portugal on November 24 at Stadium 974 in Doha.

    Four days later, the Black Stars return to action with a clash with South Korea at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan.

    Ghana will wrap up their group stage adventure with their much-anticipated encounter with Uruguay at Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah.

  • 2022 World Cup: Shock names expected in Ghana provisional squad for Qatar

    Football fans will see some surprising additions to the Black Stars provisional squad that will be released today 21st of October.

    The technical team will likely name a 35-man provisional squad which will be immediately submitted to FIFA to avoid deadline problems.

    According to reports, some players like Jeffery Schlupp who plays for Leicester City will return to the Black Stars setup after one year out. German-born defender Patric Pfeiffer who recently switched nationality will likely be in the provisional squad list after his exploits for Darmstadt 98 in the German Bundesliga 2 this season.

    The reports also state that Elfsborg’s Michael Baidoo, Ludogorets attacker Bernard Tekpetey and Qarabag’s Kwabena Owusu will likely be in the provisional squad.

     

    The provisional squad will be cut down to 26 before the official kick-off of the Mundial.

    The 2022 World Cup will officially open on November 20 and end on December 18. France is the reigning champions. Ghana is in Group H with Portugal, South Korea, and Uruguay.

    Source: Footballgahana

  • It’s our bid as Ghanaians to support Inaki Williams, Tariq Lamptey and other diaspora players to excel – Nana Akufo-Addo

    Ghana leader, Nana Akufo-Addo wants Ghanaians to support dual-nationals who have switched allegiance to play for the Black Stars in order for them to excel.

    Six players switched nationalities to represent Ghana at international level in June. Brighton’s Tariq Lamptey, Inaki Williams of Athletic Club and German-born trio Stephan Ambrosius, Ransford Konigsdorffer and Patric Pfeiffer have all agreed to play for Ghana.

    Southampton star Mohammed Salisu also confirmed his decision to represent Ghana last month.

    Addressing the Ghana FA delegation led by Kurt Okraku at the office of the Presidency, Nana Akufo-Addo said it’s our bid as Ghanaians to create the condition for the diaspora players to excel for the national team.

    “We should have no grounds for complains, the important thing is that, all of us as a nation, that we give maximum support to our young people to go and give of their best and if they able to give off their best they will far because Ghanaian football is among the best in the World”

    “Of course, with the usual luck that you need in football, instead of the thing hitting the bar, it goes in. so we have to pray that the good Lord favours us on such occasions and if it does, I have a lot of confidence about the quality of the people that has been selected”

    “I’m happy that many of the diaspora players under your leadership are being brought in as much as possible those who have the heart for the country are being brought to come and play. I think you’ve done well and going on, go out to search for those interested to play for the country. Our bid is to create the condition for them to excel and that’s what we have to do”

    The Black Stars will begin preparations in the first week of November, but a full house is expected in the second week, when all leagues will draw to a halt.

    Ghana is scheduled to play one pre-World Cup match, against Switzerland, on November 17.

    The West African powerhouse will kick off on November 24 with a crucial match against Group H favourites Portugal.

    The Black Stars will then play South Korea on November 28 and Uruguay in their final group match on December 2.

    Source: Footballghana

  • National day of fasting and prayer for Black Stars ahead of World Cup begins today

    Today marks the commencement of a ‘national day of fasting and prayer’ for the Black Stars ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

    This forms part of their pre-World Cup activities. Two dates have been set aside for Ghanaians to fast and pray for the senior national ahead of the global showpiece regardless of their faith.

    Friday, October 21 is the day selected for Islam as Ghanaian Muslims are encouraged to fast and pray within the confines of their religion for the national team.

    Sunday, October 23 is the day earmarked for the Christians who are also expected to do the same, fasting and praying for the Black Stars ahead of their FIFA World Cup adventure.

    Ghana secured qualification at the expense of their arch-rivals Nigeria in the final World Cup play-off.

    Ghana will face Portugal, Uruguay, and South Korea in Group H of the global showpiece which takes place between November 21 and December 18, 2022.

    Black Stars will take on Switzerland in another preparatory game on November 17, seven days before their opening game at the 2022 FIFA World Cup against Portugal.

    Black Stars, who make a return to the tournament after missing out on the 2018 edition in Russia take on Portugal in their first game in Group H before facing South Korea and Uruguay in a repeat of the 2010 World Cup quarter-final.

    Source: Footballghana

  • 2022 World Cup: Check out the three venues Ghana will play in at Qatar

    The Black Stars of Ghana have been drawn in Group H of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, to be hosted in Qatar.

    Ghana will be making their fourth World Cup appearance and the first since 2014 and have been drawn against two familiar foes in Uruguay and Portugal with South Korea thrown in the mix.

    Ghana lost to Portugal in 2014 during the group stages, and also lost on penalties in 2010 to Uruguay.

    The Black Stars of Ghana will play their first World Cup game against Portugal at Stadium 947 in Doha on November 24, 2022.

    They will then take on South Korea at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan.

    They will wrap up the group stage games with a crucial match against Uruguay at Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakra, a game many Ghanaians have tipped to be an act of revenge.

    Should Ghana emerge as Group winners, they will travel to the Lusail Iconic Stadium and will play at the Stadium 947 in Doha should they finish second in Group H.

    Source: Footballghana

  • Pre-World Cup Activities: Ghana FA to hold National fasting and prayers, walk and dinner with legends

    The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced there will be a National fasting and prayers for the Black Stars ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

    The biggest soccer mundial has been scheduled for November and December this year, with 32 countries set to battle it out for the covetous trophy in Qatar.

    Ghana will open their World Cup account against Portugal before taking Uruguay and South Korea respectively.

    Ahead of the mundial, the domestic football governing body has rolled out the pre-World Cup activities.

    As sighted by Footballghana.com, the Ghana FA has set October 21 and 23 as National Days of fasting and prayers for the Black Stars.

    Other activities include, walk and dinner with legends of Ghana football as well as Rep Your Jersey.

  • Sweden-based midfielder Michael Baidoo makes Black Stars provisional squad ahead of World Cup

    Sweden-based midfielder Michael Baidoo has been named in Black Stars provisional squad ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, according local media reports.

    The biggest soccer mundial has been scheduled for November and December this year, with 32 countries set to battle it out for the covetous trophy in Qatar.

    Ghana will open their World Cup account against Portugal before taking Uruguay and South Korea respectively.

    Ahead of the mundial, the 23-year-old who has been in a rich vein of form for Elfsborg in the Swedish top-flight has earned a spot in the provisional list.

    The midfielder has been in fine for, scoring 10 goals in 19 games this season.

    Baidoo and Salis are the only two new players who have been invited into the squad for assessment in the friendly game with Switzerland.

    Meanwhile, Serbia based Samuel Owusu could not make the provisional squad.

    Source: Footballghana

  • Forget about women and focus on World Cup success – Elvis Afriyie Ankrah

    Former Ghana Sports Minister Elvis Afriyie Ankrah has called on Black Stars players to focus about the success of the national team instead of women at the 2022 World Cup.

    The biggest soccer mundial has been scheduled for November and December this year, with 32 countries set to battle it out for the covetous trophy in Qatar.

    Ghana will open their World Cup account against Portugal before taking Uruguay and South Korea respectively.

    Speaking to Ghana News Agency, Afriyie Ankrah was of the opinion wives and girlfriends can be a distraction for the Black Stars players.

    However, he has urged the players to avoid taking along their partners to the tournament in order to have their eyes on glory.

    “The team must be focused and dedicated for the World Cup period,” “This is a tournament for just a few weeks. The players should leave their wives and girlfriends for those few weeks. They should focus on bringing glory to Ghana and themselves.

    “It is a privilege to don the national colours, and players should not think they are doing us a favour by representing Ghana.”

    The Black Stars qualified for the World Cup after beating Nigeria in a two-legged playoff on away goals.

    Coach Otto Addo has yet to name his preliminary squad for the tournament. They are set to play a friendly match against Switzerland, which will be the final match before the team departs for Qatar.

    The Black Stars have qualified for three FIFA World Cup tournaments; 2006, 2010, 2014 and now 2022.

    In 2006, they were the only African side to advance to the second round of the World Cup in Germany and were the sixth nation in a row from Africa to progress beyond the group stages of the World Cup.

    Their best World Cup performance was reaching the quarterfinals of the 2010 World Cup hosted in South Africa.

  • Otto Addo to announce Black Stars World Cup provisional squad on Friday – Reports

    Black Stars coach, Otto Addo, is set to announce his provisional squad for Ghana’s upcoming campaign for the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Friday, October 21, 2022.

    According to reports, the manager submitted the list to the Ghana Football Association last Friday and is expected to make the list public this week.

    Further reports suggest that the German-based trainer has named 35 players in his provisional list. However, it will be later trimmed to 26 a week before the start of the competition in Qatar.

    This would mean that any player who misses out on the provisional list would not make it to the World Cup.

    The 22nd edition of the world’s most prestigious football competition will kick off on November 19, 2022, and as such, the 32 competing teams will begin campaigning in the first week of November.

    As part of the FIFA regulations for the World Cup, the 32 competing teams in this year’s Mundial are mandated to submit a list of between 35-50 players as their provisional list.

    The Black Stars have been paired in Group H alongside South Korea, Portugal, and Uruguay.

     

     

  • 2022 World Cup: Ghana might not qualify from group stage – Nii Odartey Lamptey

    Former Ghana international, Nii Odartey Lamptey, says he doubts the Black Stars will progress beyond the group stage of the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

    The West African country have made a return to the Mundial after failing to play in the last edition hosted in Russia in 2018.

    After a two-legged tie, the Black Stars secure qualification at the expense of Nigeria.

    Speaking in a yet-to-be-televised interview on Prime Take, Odartey said Uruguay and Portugal have improved since the Black Stars last played them at the 2010 and 2014 World Cups respectively.

    “When I saw the group [Ghana was drawn in], personally I wasn’t happy,” the 1991 FIFA Youth Best Player said.

    “I would have preferred to be in a group that we have never played with them at the World Cup level before,” he added.

    Odartey who revealed in the conversation he retired from the national team in 1996 due to player politics noted that playing familiar foes at the Mundial could be problematic for the 2010 World Cup quarterfinalist which has not improved to be at a level to compete against the best in the world.

    “The reason is, football has grown in these countries. I look at Portugal now and they have improved massively since we last played them so playing them again for the second time at the World Cup will be a problem for us, likewise Uruguay.”

    When quizzed has not improved, he said “we haven’t grown but I think we have materials that suggest we can grow.

    “The technical team is an excellent group: Otto [Addo], Boateng [George], Chris [Hughton], Didi [Dramani], very good blend, but the problem is a young squad which has never played a competition like this before.

    “Maybe, ten of them have been to the [African] Cup of Nations before, but how many of them have played together in a tournament?

    “So, playing very experienced countries, both Uruguay and Portugal, for me it’s a problem. I pray that we cross the group on the stage.

    “We have the quality to progress beyond the group stage but my only question mark is the teams that we are facing,” he added.

    Ghana has been housed in a group with Portugal, and Uruguay — two familiar opponents as the Black Stars last played them 2014 and 2010 World Cups, losing both, 2-1 against Portugal and via penalty shootout to Uruguay.

    South Korea is the other group member for the tournament that starts on November 20.

    Source: Footballghana

  • Stop the joke and nonsense – Armah Senegal slams persons calling for Asamoah Gyan’s return to Black Stars

    Ghana football legend, Emmanuel Armah ‘Senegal’ has taken a swipe at persons crusading for the return of Asamoah Gyan to the Black Stars ahead of the 2022 World Cup.

    Gyan, 36, has confirmed his desire to feature at the Mundial in Qatar despite being clubless for the past two years.

    Armah Senegal, however, speaking in an interview said he is dismayed by the calls which he believes are borne out of ignorance and mere comedy.

    According to him, if invitations to the team were about reputation and not form then he also should be called.

    “I don’t follow certain things. Those who are talking about it I want to tell them that football is based on your performance. We will use your performance to call you before you play the national team,” he said.

    “The players that they’ve mentioned their names to rejoin the Black Stars how many league matches have they played? Which team are they playing now? They are just joking. To be able to play football your performance must be good. You have to perform at the club level. That will create the chance for you to be called. They are just joking and gossiping. That’s what I can say

     

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    “Which team Asamoah Gyan is playing now? Give me the answer. Then I can also come and play. Let’s put the jokes aside and gather the players for them to be serious. God will bless you when you are serious. If you are not serious God will not bless you.

    “We have to stop making noise and stop the politics in football. Football is not politics. It is a game of passion. We should not envy the players who are performing but we should rather invite those who are performing in their various leagues. In the final squad, some will make it and others will be dropped”, he told Ghanasportspage.com.

    Among the persons advocating for Gyan’s inclusion in the Black Stars team for the World Cup is former GFA chairman, Dr. Nyaho Nyaho Tamkloe.

    Dr. Nyaho Tamakloe believes that Gyan’s experience and goal-scoring prowess makes him a suitable choice for Ghana’s games.

    Gyan last played for the national team during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations [AFCON] in Egypt in 2019 and he last played for Ghana Premier League side, Legon Cities during the 2019/20 season.

    Source: Footballghana

  • 2022 World Cup: It would not make sense to bench Andre Ayew – Ghanaian preacher Dr Lawrence Tetteh

    Founder and President of the Worldwide Miracle Outreach, Dr. Lawrence Tetteh says benching Andre Ayew at the 2022 World Cup will not make sense.

    The Black Stars skipper has come under criticism in recent times due to his uninspiring performance.

    Several Ghanaians have called for his head ahead of the Mundial in Qatar.

    However, speaking in an interview on GTV’s Breakfast show, Dr. Lawrence Tetteh explained that the former West Ham star has labored for this country and does not deserve to be treated as a bench warmer.

    He argued that Dede Ayew has made so many sacrifices that cannot be overlooked.

    Dr. Tetteh also stated that people calling for the Black Stars captain to be benched are only envious of the player’s success.

    “Dede Ayew is an inspirer, he has been with the youth team even when he was much younger and they won the u-20 World Cup,” he said.

    “He has been consistent with the Black Stars, today as we speak now he is the only one who has more caps than Asamoah Gyan. So you don’t throw away people who have labored.

    “This notion that Ghanaians being jealous and envious of people’s success we must stop it. Dede Ayew is a good footballer, he’s played very well and he is currently the captain. If you want to get the unity that we needed for the team, then we need someone like him.

    “If we bench him for the new players that have come, you’ve demoralized the team and people will not die for the country. So it doesn’t make sense at all,” Dr. Lawrence Tetteh stated.

    Andre Ayew has played at two World Cups with Ghana, 2010, and 2014 tournaments.

    Ghana have been housed in Group H alongside Portugal, South Korea, and Uruguay.

    The global showpiece is set to kick off from November 20 to December 18.

  • 2022 World Cup: France based midfielder Abdul Samed Salis named in Black Stars squad

    France-based Ghanaian midfielder, Abdul Samed Salis has been handed a maiden call-up to the Black Stars ahead of the 2022 World Cup by the head coach of the side, Otto Addo.

    Salis, who has been impressive with French Ligue 1 side, RC Lens has been constantly overlooked by the technical handlers of the team.

    However, with less than two months to the start of the Mundial, the 22-year-old speaking in an interview revealed that Otto Addo has assured him of a slot in the Black Stars provisional squad.

    “The coach sent me a message this (Saturday) morning, he said to me; You are going to be on the list,” Salis said.

    “Everyone’s dream is to be at the World Cup and that is my dream too. I want to be in the final 26,” he added.

    Salis has made 11 appearances for RC Lens in the French top-tier league with a goal to his credit.

    Ghana coach Otto Addo is expected to announce a 30-man provisional squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup later this month.

    The four-time Africa Cup of Nations champions have been paired with Portugal, Uruguay, and South Korea in the Group H of the World Cup.

    Source: Footballghana

  • I was good enough but Maxwell Konadu didn’t give me much playing time at Kotoko – Felix Annan

    Former Asante Kotoko captain Felix Annan feels he was good enough to command starting role at the club but is of the opinion the then coach, Maxwell Konadu, did not give him much playing time.

    The shot stopper who had been Kotoko’s safest pair of hands for four seasons was dropped to the bench under Maxwell Konadu.

    Annan had asked for permission to marry his longtime girlfriend, which saw him losing his role to the former Inter Allies goalkeeper Kwame Baah.

    In an interview with Nhyira FM, Felix Annan, who now plies his trade in the USA said he lost his position in the national team because of Maxwell Konadu who limited his game time at Kotoko at the time.

    “I felt I was too good enough but the coach at (Kotoko), (Maxwell Konadu) didn’t give me much playing time and that’s why I lost my position in the Black Stars.

    Since his debut, Felix Annan has made three appearances for the Black Stars and was part of Ghana’s team at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.

    The 27-year-old currently plies his trade for American side Maryland Bobcats FC.

    Source: Footballghana

  • Early exit from 2014 World Cup still hurt – Fatau Dauda

    Former Black Stars goalkeeper, Fatau Dauda, is still pained about Ghana’s failure to progress out of the group stages at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

    Fatau Dauda played in two of Ghana’s matches at the 2014 World Cup as the Black Stars lost to Portugal, and the USA and draw with Germany.

    “I have been in the World Cup once, that was 2014 so that’s the World Cup I can talk about,” he told 3Sports.

    The ex-goalkeeper noted that it was a good experience for the players, but their failure to make it out of the group stages for the first time was heartbreaking.

    “It wasn’t good for us the players because we couldn’t progress in the tournament but it was nice being in the World Cup. It’s good to play in the World Cup as a player.

    “We couldn’t progress from the group stages so that was the most painful thing but it was a very good experience for some of us who were playing in the World Cup for the first time,” he added.

    The Black Stars missed the 2018 World Cup in Russia but are back in the tournament after qualifying for the 2022 edition in Qatar.

    The Black Stars have been placed in Group H and will come up against Portugal, Uruguay, and South Korea.

    Source: Ghanaweb

  • Losing my position at Kotoko was one of the toughest times in my life – Felix Annan

    Former Asante Kotoko captain Felix Annan says losing his position at the club was one of the toughest moment of his career.

    The shot stopper who had been Kotoko’s safest pair of hands for four seasons was dropped to the bench under Maxwell Konadu.

    Annan had asked for permission to marry his longtime girlfriend, which saw him losing his role to the former Inter Allies goalkeeper Kwame Baah.

    In an interview with Nhyira FM, Felix Annan, who now plies his trade in the USA said, “Losing my position at Kotoko was one of the toughest times of my life. I wish I could get answers but I still don’t have. I confronted Maxwell Konadu but I didn’t feel the need to make the issues public”

    Since his debut, Felix Annan has made three appearances for the Black Stars and was part of Ghana’s team at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.

    The 27-year-old currently plies his trade for American side Maryland Bobcats FC.

    Source: Footballghana

  • Early exit from 2014 World Cup still hurt – Goalkeeper Fatau Dauda

    Former Black Stars goalkeeper, Fatau Dauda has said failure to progress from the group phase during the 2014 Mundial still hurts him.

    After a brilliant performance in South Africa in 2010, the West African country was with hope of improving their performance in Brazil.

    However, the four-time African champions exited the tournament in the group phase with just a point after three games played.

    The former Ashanti Gold shot stopper featured for Ghana in the 2014 edition in Brazil.

    The tournament was a bad one for Ghana as they finished bottom of their group and failed to win a single game.

    “I have been in the World Cup once, that was 2014 so that’s the World Cup I can talk about,” he told 3Sports.

    “It wasn’t good for us the players because we couldn’t progress in the tournament but it was nice being in the World Cup. It’s good to play in the World Cup as a player.

    “We couldn’t progress from the group stages so that was the most painful thing but it was a very good experience for some of us who were playing in the World Cup for the first time,” he added.

    Ghana opened their campaign with a defeat against the USA before holding the eventual winners of the tournament, Germany to a 2-2 draw before losing 2-1 to Portugal.

    The Black Stars will hope to improve at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar which kick off from November 20 to December 18.

    Source: Footballghana

  • 2022 World Cup: Jojo Wollacott will be Ghana’s first choice – Fatau Dauda

    Former Black Stars first-choice goalkeeper, Fatau Dauda believes Jojo Wollacott will be Ghana’s first-choice goalie ahead of the 2022 World Cup.

    The Charlton Athletic shot stopper since making his debut for the country has kept the post.

    Wollacott was hailed for his heroics against Nigeria during the World Cup playoffs.

    With less than two months to the start of the Mundial in Qatar, the former Legon Cities and Ahgold goalie says Wollacott will be the country’s first choice ahead of Richard Ofori.

    “We all know that when Richard Ofori was injured, Wollacott came in and we did well against Nigeria home and away,” he told 3Sports.

    “I think if the tournament starts now, I know he [Wollacott] is our number 1,” he added.

    Ghana, who have been housed in Group H will open their campaign against Portugal on November 24 at Stadium 974 in Doha.

    Four days later, the Black Stars return to action with a clash with South Korea at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan.

    Ghana will wrap up their group stage adventure with their much-anticipated encounter with Uruguay at Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah.

    The 2022 global showpiece will kick off from November 20 to December 18.

    Source: Footballghana

  • Ghanaian fans to face hefty fines if caught drinking outside designated areas in Qatar

     

    At the World Cup in Qatar, supporters of the Black Stars who consume alcohol outside of permitted locations run the risk of receiving hefty fines.

    On November 20, the competition begins, with Ghana placed in the same group as South Korea, Uruguay, and Portugal.

    While supporters will be free to drink up to 17 hours a day at a ‘desert festival’ throughout the tournament, they have been advised not to bring alcohol from their own nation.

     

    The ‘desert festival’, which will be known as ‘Arcadia Spectacular’, will be staged just outside of Qatar’s capital city of Doha and will be able to accommodate 15,000 fans each day.

    Alcohol will also be available at matches but only before and after the game, and once fans have passed through stadium security.

    Fans should avoid purchasing duty free products en route to avoid confiscation upon arrival into Qatar.

    The Black Stars of Ghana will start their World Cup campaign against Portugal on 24th November.

    Source: Footballghana

  • 2022 World Cup: Black Stars player call-up must be based on merit – Osei Palmer

    Former Management Committee member of the Black Stars, Wilfred Osei Kweku Palmer has cautioned Black Stars coach Otto Addo to invite players for the upcoming World Cup only on merit.

    Addo is expected to name his squad for the tournament in Qatar later this year after the friendly game against Switzerland.

    The Tema Youth owner and bankroller speaking in an interview cautioned that the technical team must be allowed to invite players who only deserve to play for the Black Stars.

    According to him, with good player call-ups, the country will be able to play in the semifinals of the Mundial.

    “Nobody should try and influence the technical team led by [Otto Addo] to take decisions that will be challenged later,” he told Asempa FM.

    “The coach will have to come and rationalize why I chose this player and not that player.

    “We should be able to make it to the semifinals, that is if we do the right thing and this is selection on merit.

    “It is very important for the team if we want the Black Stars to perform,” he added.

    Ghana, who have been housed in Group H will open their campaign against Portugal on November 24 at Stadium 974 in Doha.

    Four days later, the Black Stars return to action with a clash with South Korea at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan.

    Ghana will wrap up their group stage adventure with their much-anticipated encounter with Uruguay at Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah.

    The Black Stars having missed out in the last edition hosted in Russia in 2018 will be hoping to improve their performance in Qatar after exiting at the group phase during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

    Source: Footballghana

  • Ghanaian defender Patric Pfeiffer named Darmstadt Man of the Match in narrow in over Fortuna Dusseldorf

    Black Stars new defender Patric Pfeiffer has been voted as the Man of the Match for Darmstadt in their narrow win over Fortuna Dusseldorf in the German Bundesliga 2.

    Darmstadt beat Dusseldorf 1-0 on Saturday, thanks to Ghanaian defender Patric Pfeiffer’s goal.

    Pfeiffer scored in the 70th minute to extend Darmstadt’s league unbeaten streak to ten games.

    Darmstadt is currently second, and if they maintain their current form, they will be promoted to the Bundesliga at the end of the season.

    The former Germany youth international not only won the match for Darmstadt, but has been voted as the club’s best player in the clash.

    Pfeiffer polled 212 votes out of 338, representing 63% of the vote cast whiles Matthias Bader and Christoph Zimmermann finished second and third spot respectively.

    The 23-year-old, who pledged his international future to Ghana in June, made six clearances and won six aerial duels.

    Saturday’s goal was his second of the season, and he hopes to be named to Ghana’s World Cup squad in Qatar this summer.

  • Kwadwo Asamoah breaks silence after retirement

    Former Black Stars midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah has broken his silence after announcing his retirement from football.

    The former Juventus star announced his retirement from active football this week at the age of 33 to pursue new career as a football agent.

    “I feel blessed and grateful for all the beautiful messages. I can’t thank everyone enough,” Asamoah said.

    Asamoah made his Black Stars debut in 2009, playing 71 times for Ghana and scoring four goals.

    He represented Ghana in four Africa Cup of Nations tournaments, in 2008, 2010, 2012, and 2013 and at the World Cup in 2010 and 2014.

    Kwadwo Asamoah had a successful playing career, winning 13 trophies and making 279 Serie A appearances with 250 starts, scoring 12 goals and 24 assists.

    He holds the record for the most Serie A appearances by an African player, having played for Udinese, Juventus, Inter Milan, and Cagliari.

    Source: Football Ghana

  • 2022 World Cup: Mubarak Wakaso returns from suspension in Belgium to push for Black Stars place

    Ghana International Mubarak Wakaso returned from suspension over the weekend to feature for Eupen in the Belgium Jupiler Pro League. Wakaso played full throttle when his side, Eupen suffered a heavy defeat against KAA Gent.

    The former Deportivo Alaves star Mubarak Wakaso made strong return from suspension despite his side 4-0 defeat.

    The midfielder was a standout performer for Eupen after lasting the entire duration of the game at Kehrwegstadion.



    Per statistics available to Footballghana.com, the tough-tackling midfielder scored a mark of 6.9 which was bettered by only Christie-Davies, who had a 7.1 rating.

    The former Villareal man got the best of the midfield battle against Gent’s Vadis Ojidja-Ofoe and compatriot Elisha, who was a second half substitute.

    However, poor defending cost the hosts, who conceded two goals at either side of half-time.

    Source: footballghana.com

  • It will be suicidal to sack Otto Addo 40 days to the world cup – Fred Pappoe

    Former Ghana FA vice-president Fred Pappoe has kicked against the sacking of Black Stars head coach Otto Addo.

    Since the friendly defeat to Brazil in September, there have been some calls for the Ghana national team head coach to be fired.

    Speaking to Akoma FM in an interview on Tuesday, Fred Pappoe has stressed that taking a decision to sack the Borussia Dortmund tactician will be suicidal.

    “The mistake Hearts of Oak made that led to their defeat to AS Bamako is the same thing people want the FA to commit, forty days to the World Cup and some people want the FA to change the coach, and bring who?

    “Like we did going into the 2006 world cup, the friendly matches are being played not necessarily for results but to look out for individual performance and how systems will look for the coaches.

    “We should not confuse ourselves by calling for the sack of the coach due to the performance of the team from a friendly match,” Fred Pappoe said.

    The experienced football administrator added, “We should not be quick to pass judgment on whether Otto Addo is good or bad, to me he is good. We cannot change him at this time, For me that will be suicidal.”

    Coach Otto Addo is under contract with the Ghana FA until December. At the moment, he has the full backing of his employers and will lead the Black Stars to the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

  • 2022 FIFA WC: We will prove to the world that we can compete with anyone –Daniel-Kofi Kyereh

    Ghana international, Daniel-Kofi Kyereh has assured that the Black Stars will put up a top performance at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

    The SC Freiburg man was part of the Ghana squad that cruised past Nigeria at the end of two legs earlier this year in March to qualify for this year’s mundial.

    Looking forward to the upcoming tournament in Qatar, Daniel-Kofi Kyereh shared that he believes Ghana will one day win the world cup.

    According to him, the Black Stars players that will make the final squad for the tournament will work hard to prove that the team is capable of competing with any side in the world.

    “Yes! Ghana will receive the World Cup trophy one day. I anticipate a fun tournament. And I expect us to represent our country to the best of our abilities, demonstrating to the world that we can compete with anyone,” Daniel-Kofi Kyereh told GQ.

    At the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Ghana has been pitted in Group H to face Portugal, Uruguay, and South Korea.

  • 2022 FIFA WC: Injury scare for Ghana as attackers Jordan Ayew and Afena-Gyan sustain injuries in Europe

    Several Ghanaian players were in action for their clubs abroad over the weekend.

    Unfortunately, not all of them managed to finish their games as they sustained injuries.

    Two of the players are Black Stars attackers Jordan Ayew and Felix Afena-Gyan.

    Jordan Ayew started for Crystal Palace in the clash against Leeds United in the English Premier League.

    He was substituted in the second half as Crystal Palace climbed from behind to secure a 2-1 victory.

    From the information gathered from sources, the striker felt severe pain having started the game with as many as six stitches.

    Elsewhere in Italy, talented teenager, Felix Afena-Gyan was also in action for Cremonese in the game against SSC Napoli.

    In the 62nd minute, the forward had an injury as he went down in pain and signaled to be substituted.

    The injuries to the two players have now become a worry to the technical team of the Black Stars who deem the strikers important players of the national team.

    While the extent of the injuries to the two players is unknown, Coach Otto Addo and his assistants will be hoping it is nothing major as they will be needed for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

  • Baffour Gyan offers advice to brother Asamoah Gyan as he eyes a return to active football

    Former Ghana international, Baffour Gyan has called on his junior brother, Asamoah Gyan to work more on himself as he set sights on a return to active football.

    Gyan, 37, in an interview with Kumasi-based Wontumi FM disclosed his ultimate target at the moment is to return to field.

    “At the moment, my main target is to return to the field and enjoy myself. I am not so keen about a return to the Black Stars but if I am still playing and the opportunity comes, I will accept to play” he told Wontumi FM.

    But according to Baffour Gyan who believes the former Sunderland star is not ready to play active football at the moment has called on him to work more on himself.

    “He knows much about football and you can’t just get out from your house to go to the field to play football. If you decide to play when you are not ready the game will teach you a lesson, for me, he is not ready and he need to work more on himself” he said when asked about Asamoah Gyan’s quest to return to the field.

    The all-time top scorer for Ghana has been out of action since leaving Ghana Premier League side Legon Cities.

    Source: Footballghana

  • Ghana legend Dan Owusu shares why it is not important to replace Black Stars coach Otto Addo ahead of World Cup

    Former Ghana international Dan Owusu has explained why it is important to replace Black Stars coach, Otto Addo ahead of the World Cup.

    The Black Stars has been paired against Portugal, Uruguay and South Korea in Group H.

    The biggest soccer mundial will be staged in Qatar between November and December with 32 countries set to battle it out for the ultimate.

    The Black Stars will tackle Portugal in the opening game of the Group before facing Asian and South American giants South Korea and Uruguay respectively.

     

    Ghanaians has criticized Otto Addo over his tactics and selection after the Black Stars international friendlies against Brazil and Nicaragua and has therefore called for the replacement of Otto Addo but Dan Owusu thinks otherwise.

    Speaking to Koforidua-based Bryt FM, the three-time Ghana Premier League goal king winner said, “It is too late to replace Otto Addo, we have few days to the World Cup, so it will not be prudent to change the technical team led by Otto Addo, and once he has been given the job, we should try him”

    “We are all coaches and I will advise Otto to take a critical look on his substitutions. His substitutions came late and this are some of things he should check going into the World Cup. He must know the time to make substitution and all that” he said.

    Source: Footballghana

  • 2022 World Cup: Do not hesitate to bench senior players – Ex-Ghana goalie Joe Carr tells Otto Addo

    Former Ghana goalkeeper, Joe Carr has called on Black Stars head coach, Otto Addo to be bold in his player selection ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

    Ghana after securing qualification at the expense of Nigeria have been housed in Group H alongside Portugal, South Korea, and Uruguay.

    Ahead of the Mundial, Andre Ayew speaking to Al Jazeera hinted senior players might be favored ahead of new players who have joined the team.

    The 32-year-old’s comments did not go down well with many Ghanaian football fans.

    However, Carr believes Addo must be firm in his player selection and should not hesitate to bench senior players who do not perform.

    “The coach (Otto Addo) should not hesitate to bench senior players if they do not live up to his expectation,” he told Graphic Sports.

    “This is the only way to get players to give their best during the competition,” he added.

    Ghana will open their campaign against Portugal on November 24 at Stadium 974 in Doha.

    Four days later, the Black Stars return to action with a clash with South Korea at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan.

    Ghana will wrap up their group stage adventure with their much-anticipated encounter with Uruguay at Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah.

    The Black Stars having missed out in the last edition hosted in Russia in 2018 will be hoping to improve their performance in Qatar after exiting the group phase during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

    Source: Footballghana

  • 2022 World Cup: Everything is possible – GFA technical director Bernard Lippert on Black Stars chances

    Technical Director of the Ghana Football Association [GFA], Bernard Lippert believes the Black Stars have a good chance of progressing from the group stage of the 2022 World Cup.

    Ghana after securing a spot in the Mundial have been housed in Group H alongside Portugal, South Korea, and Uruguay.

    With the quality of the playing body being questioned after the September friendlies against Brazil and Nicaragua, Lippert is of the view the Black Stars can make it to the next round of the competition.

    “I think we have a good chance to overcome the group stage. And then everything is possible,” he told the media.

    “We really can go until the quarter-final. It’s realistic for me.,” he added.

    Ghana will open their campaign against Portugal on November 24 at Stadium 974 in Doha.

    Four days later, the Black Stars return to action with a clash with South Korea at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan.

    Ghana will wrap up their group stage adventure with their much-anticipated encounter with Uruguay at Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah.

    The Black Stars having missed out in the last edition hosted in Russia in 2018 will be hoping to improve their performance in Qatar after exiting the group phase during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

  • 2022 World Cup: Ghana have a good to progress from group phase, says Bernard Lippert

    Technical Director of the Ghana Football Association [GFA], Bernard Lippert believes the Black Stars have a good chance of progressing from the group stage of the 2022 World Cup.

    Ghana after securing a spot in the Mundial have been housed in Group H alongside Portugal, South Korea, and Uruguay.

    With the quality of the playing body being questioned after the September friendlies against Brazil and Nicaragua, Lippert is of the view the Black Stars can make it to the next round of the competition.

    “I think we have a good chance to overcome the group stage. And then everything is possible,” he told the media.

    “We really can go until the quarter-final. It’s realistic for me.,” he added.

    Ghana will open their campaign against Portugal on November 24 at Stadium 974 in Doha.

    Four days later, the Black Stars return to action with a clash with South Korea at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan.

    Ghana will wrap up their group stage adventure with their much-anticipated encounter with Uruguay at Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah.

    The Black Stars having missed out in the last edition hosted in Russia in 2018 will be hoping to improve their performance in Qatar after exiting the group phase during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

    Source:GFA

  • Trust Otto Addo and his technical team – GFA Technical Director Bernard Lippert

    Technical Director at the Ghana Football Association [GFA], Bernard Lippert, has called on Ghanaians to support and believe in the Black Stars technical team led by Otto Addo, ahead of Qatar 2022.

    The playing body have come under scrutiny following September’s international friendly games against Brazil and Nicaragua.

    The Stars were brushed aside by a dominant Brazil by 3-0 at the Stade Oceane in Le Havre, France before recording a narrow win over the Central American side in Lorca, Spain four days later.

    Despite the mixed results, Lippert has asked to back the Black Stars technical team ahead of the Mundial scheduled to kick off on November 20.

    “Be patient because we integrated eight new players. They had to find each other. It was a friendly game without preparations. So, be patient. Trust the coaches,” Lippert remarked.

    The Black Stars have been paired with Portugal, South Korea, and Uruguay at the World Cup in Group H in what potentially could be a very difficult start to the tournament.

    Ghana will be making her fourth appearance at the global tournament after participating in the 2006, 2010, and 2014 editions.

    Source: FootballGhana

  • Hamburg legend extols new Ghana forward Ransford-Yeboah

    Hamburg legend Thomas von Heesen has eulogized new Black Stars forward Ransford-Yeboah Konigsdorffer after his exploits last weekend against Hannover 96.

    The Ghana international climbed off the bench to score an incredible solo, bursting with pace from the middle of the pitch before taking on two defenders to slot home.

    Reacting to the Ghanaian youngster strike on the back of his great strike for Hamburg against Bayern Munich back in 1982 said, “My goal back then was quite good, but Konigsdorffer’s solo was definitely a class better,”

     

     

    “The goal was rounded off by the timing and importance, according to von Heesen: “If you deserve to win in the very last second with such a wonderful goal, that’s the best thing of all.”

    Ransford-Yeboah, who made his debut for Ghana against Nicaragua has scored five goals in seven matches this season.

  • REPORTS: Black Stars players to bag $15k as winning bonus at group stage of 2022 FIFA WC

    Reports indicate that an amount of $15,000 has been agreed upon as the winning bonus for the Black Stars at the group stage of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

    According to information gathered from Silva FM, the amount will be the same bonus to be pocketed by the technical team members.

    Meanwhile, there has also reportedly been an agreement to pay $75,000 as appearance fees to players and coaches of the Ghana national team at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

    The bonuses and appearance fees have been agreed upon after consultations and meetings between the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and the Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Culture.

    Below is the arrangement as reported by Silva FM:

     

    1.Otto Addo per month $25,000

    2.Chris Houghton $20,000 per month

    3 George Boateng  $10,000 per month

    4.Didi Dramani $10,000 per month

    Appearance fee: $75,000 each including the players.

    Winning bonus:$15,000.

    At the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Ghana has been pitted in Group H and will face Portugal, Uruguay, and South Korea.

    Source: Footballghana

  • 2022 World Cup: Black Stars need Jordan, Kyereh and Kudus to be at their best to succeed – Prince Tagoe

    Former Ghana striker, Prince Tagoe expects three players to lead the Black Stars’ charge at the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

    The Black Stars have come under pressure after the friendly games against Brazil and Nicaragua.

    Ghana suffered a 3-0 defeat to the five-time world champions before recording a 1-0 win over the Central American side.

    However, the former Hearts of Oak striker believes with Mohammed Kudus, Jordan Ayew, and Daniel-Kofi Kyereh at their best will help the Stars excel.

    “Black Stars can only make a positive impact at the World Cup if Kudus Mohammed, Jordan Ayew, and Daniel Kofi-Kyereh can give Ghana 80% of their performance at club level,” he said on Angel TV.

    Ghana hopes to advance from Group H, which includes Portugal, South Korea, and Uruguay.

    Ghana will open their tournament campaign against Portugal on November 24, followed by South Korea four days later, and Uruguay on December 2.

  • ‘I enjoyed’ – Tariq Lamptey opens up on his first time in Black Stars camp

    Brighton and Hove Albion defender, Tariq Lamptey, has revealed that he enjoyed his first time in the camp of the Black Stars months after completing his nationality switch to play for Ghana.

    The English-born defender, who completed his Ghana switch in June 2022, earned his first call-up in the two international friendly games against Brazil and Nicaragua in September.

    Speaking about how he adapted to his new life as a Black Stars player when he visited the team’s camp for the first time, it was a welcoming atmosphere and he got along well with his teammates.

    “I enjoyed my first camp there. It was a good group, and everyone was welcoming. I knew a few of the bots before, but everyone I didn’t get to know well, and it’s really a good group,” He told Argus.

    He also opened up on his initiation process, where he was made to dance like the other newcomers in the team.

    “The dancing was a nice bit of fun. It just gives the boys something to be happy about and laugh about. It was just the tradition we have to do and we took it in our stride. I’m glad we put a few smiles on people’s faces,” Lamptey added.

    Tariq Lamptey made his debut as a second-half substitute in Ghana’s 3-0 defeat to Brazil in France.

  • Otto Addo will get his tactics right before World Cup – Asamoah Gyan

    Former Ghana captain, Asamoah Gyan believes head coach of the Black Stars, Otto Addo, will get his tactics right ahead of the 2022 World Cup.

    Addo, 44, has come under intense pressure following Ghana’s friendly games against Brazil and Nicaragua.

    The Black Stars suffered a 3-0 defeat in their first September friendly before beating 139th-ranked Nicaragua by 1-0 in their final game held in Spain.

    The team’s set-up and the tactics in both games have been questioned by several Ghanaian football fans.

    And with less than two months to the start of the Mundial in Qatar, Gyan, who played in the 2006, 2010, and 2014 World Cups believes Addo and his technical team will get their tactics right before the start of the tournament.

    “In football when you suffer defeat, everyone will have their opinion,” he told Kumasi-based Kessben FM.

    “The first half was not good but the second half was much better and he did that to avoid humiliation.

    “He will keep trying and I believe before the World Cup start, Otto Addo will get his tactics right,” he added.

    Ghana will take on Switzerland in their final game before the start of the global showpiece in Qatar in November.

    The Black Stars have been housed in Group H alongside Portugal, South Korea, and Uruguay.

    The 22nd edition of the World Cup will kick off from November 20 to December 18.

    Source: Fotballghana

  • Black Stars drop to 61st in FIFA/Coca-Cola World rankings

    FIFA’s latest world rankings has revealed that the Black Stars of Ghana have dropped one place.

    The four-time Africa Cup of Nations winners who occupied the 60th position are now 61st.

    The Black Stars are still the least ranked country heading into the 2022 World Cup.

    In Africa, Ghana’s senior national football team are ranked 11th, with Senegal maintaining top spot. Morocco, Tunisia, Nigeria and Algeria complete Africa’s top five.

    Brazil also maintain their top spot on the globe in a very familiar top 10, with Italy leapfrogging Spain into 6th, the only change.

    172 games were played in total for the latest rankings, with Ghana (5) playing the most games.

  • GFA Technical Director Bernhard Lippert promises equal opportunity for young talented footballers

    The Technical Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Bernhard Lippert has assured that talented teenagers in the country will be given the equal opportunity to showcase what they have to offer.

    The tactician gave this assurance during the official launch of the Elite Talent Identification program on Wednesday, October 5, at the GFA Secretariat in Accra.

    Through the project, talented players, both male and female are set to be identified to form the basis for drafting into the various national teams in the future.

    “Today is a very happy day for me as the Technical Director of the Football Association and the top management of the Association.

    “When I came to Ghana, everyone was talking about the Black Stars but if we have challenges in the Black Stars, nobody is interested in what happens to the foundation of football.

    “And today is the day where we implement things in a different way, from the bottom to the top. I think this will bring out good fruits in the next 3 to 5 years,” Bernhard Lippert said at the launch of the new project.

    The Ghana FA Technical Director added, “We have a big foundation of top players and the elite program will work with two age groups, 11 to 14.

    “Age 11-12 years will have a special training program where they train two times a week same for ages 13-14 for over 40 weeks per year.

    “We train with the 12 best players in each District and later we identify from the regional selection team to make up our U-15 team.

    “The positive thing for me is to have a true scouting process for our youth national teams in the future.”

    Today’s launch was attended by GFA President Kurt Okraku and his Vice Mark Addo.

  • Former Ghana forward Prince Tagoe explains how Black Stars can make positive impact at World Cup

    Former Ghana forward Prince Tagoe has explained how the Black Stars can make positive impact at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

    The West African powerhouse is returning to the global showpiece after missing out in Russia 2018.

    Ghana has been housed in Group H against Portugal, Uruguay and South Korea at the mundial.

    Speaking on Angel TV, Tagoe, a member of the Black Stars squad that reached the quarter final of the 2010 World Cup was of the opinion Ghana can only make positive impact at the mundial if Kudus Mohammed, Jordan Ayew and Daniel Kofi-Kyereh can give 80% of their performance at club level.

    “Black Stars can only make positive impact at the World Cup if Kudus Mohammed, Jordan Ayew and Daniel Kofi-Kyereh can give Ghana 80% of their performance at club level” he said.

    Ghana suffered 3-0 defeat in pre-World Cup friendly against Brazil but recovered to beat Nicaragua 1-0.

    The team will take on Switzerland next month before the commencement of the tournament in the Asian country.

    Source: Footballghana

  • 2022 World Cup: Prez Akufo Addo vows to fly supporters to Qatar to support Black Stars

    President Akufo Addo has vowed to fly supporters to Qatar to support the Black Stars at the 2022 World Cup.

    He made these comments after Mr. Kennedy Agyepong, who is the Chief Executive Officer and President of the Kenpong Group of Companies visited him at the Jubilee House on Tuesday.

    Kenpong Travel and Tours are the official airline to airlift football fans from Ghana to the Arab country for the Mundial.

    Ghana will hope to put up a decent performance in the global showpiece having failed to progress from the group phase at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

    President Akufo Addo during the World Cup trophy tour in Ghana however said the Black Stars could become the first African country to lift the ultimate.

    “I am of the firm conviction that Ghana will not only participate in the competition but will make the whole nation and by extension the African continent proud, with a great performance,” he said.

    Meanwhile, Ghana have been housed in Group H alongside Portugal, South Korea, and Uruguay.

    The 2022 Mundial kick off from November 20 to December 18.

  • 2022 World Cup: Black Stars need adequate preparation to make an impact – Ex-GFA boss Kwesi Nyantakyi

    Former Ghana Football Association [GFA] boss, Kwesi Nyantakyi, has urged the technical team of the Black Stars to ensure the team prepares adequately ahead of the 2022 World Cup.

    Ghana have returned to the Mundial after securing a spot against Nigeria in a two-legged tie.

    Black Stars’ form in recent times has been questioned by several Ghanaian football fans after the Brazil and Nicaragua games that ended 3-0 defeat and a 1-0 win respectively.

    The technical team led by Otto Addo has come under pressure after the games.

    With less than two months to the start of the global showpiece in Qatar, the former CAF 1st vice president has appealed to the technical team to keep the team in shape.

    He also appealed to the government to back the Ghana Football Association.

    “We [Ghana Black Stars] have to prepare well so we can do well and government should also support the Ghana Football Association [GFA],” Mr. Nyantakyi told Kings GHTV Sports.

    Under the auspices of Mr. Nyantakyi, Ghana played in the 2006, 2010, and 2014 World Cups in Germany, South Africa, and Brazil respectively.

    However, the Black Stars have been housed in Group H alongside Portugal, South Korea, and Uruguay.

  • No need to replace Otto Addo ahead of World Cup – Great Olympics coach Yaw Preko

    Former Ghana international Yaw Preko says there is no need to make changes to the Black Stars technical team ahead of the 2022 World Cup.

    Addo, 44, has come under criticism lately despite qualifying Ghana for the 2022 World Cup after beating Nigeria in the playoffs.

    The Borussia Dortmund trainer has been criticized over his tactics and team selection after Ghana’s two international friendlies against Brazil and Nicaragua.

    Several Ghanaian football fans have called for the replacement of Addo ahead of the Mundial in Qatar.

    Yaw Preko, reacting to the calls for the Black Stars technical team to be augmented or changed said there is no need to make changes to the with just a few days to the World Cup.

    He stated the technical team is capable of fixing the problem.

    “If you do changes at this time then you will mess up”, the Great Olympics coach said in an interview on Accra-based radio station Asempa FM.

    “It’s just 46 days to the World Cup and making any change now will be a problem. Otto Addo can get people to beef up the technical team if he requests it. The technical team is capable of fixing the problem”.

    Coach Yaw Preko added that Ghanaians will get a fair idea about Otto Addo’s squad in the last friendly game against Switzerland.