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Ghana Falls in FIFA Rankings After AFCON Miss.

Ghana has dropped four places in the latest FIFA rankings, now standing at 77th globally, after a disappointing end to their AFCON 2025 qualification campaign. The Black Stars, who were previously ranked 73rd, failed to secure a spot in the tournament after finishing last in Group F with only three points from six matches. Their 1-1 draw against Angola and 2-1 loss to Niger sealed their fate. Despite the setback, Ghana maintains its 14th place in Africa, ahead of teams like Zambia and Gabon, but behind others such as Cape Verde. They will focus on rebuilding ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

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I Sold My Car and Land to Promote Ghana’s Biggest Boxing Bout.

Alex Ntiamoah, CEO of Box Office Sports Promotions, shared the sacrifices he made to organize the much-anticipated 2014 boxing match between Braimah Kamoko (Bukom Banku) and Michael Ayitey Okine (Ayitey Powers).Speaking on JoySports Link, Ntiamoah revealed that after signing contracts with the fighters, many sponsors withdrew their support, leaving him financially strained. Determined to fulfill his commitments, he sold his car and land and sought assistance from friends to fund the event.The bout, held at the Accra Sports Stadium, attracted massive attention nationwide, drawing large crowds and media coverage. Despite the financial loss, Ntiamoah expressed pride in the fight's role in elevating Ghanaian boxing to a higher level.

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Najeeb Yakubu Accuses GFA President of Sabotaging National Team Career.

Najeeb Yakubu, a former Ghana youth international, has accused Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku of sabotaging his national team career after he refused to sign with Dreams FC.Yakubu, now playing for the Niger national team, alleges that Okraku orchestrated his removal from the Black Meteors squad ahead of a 2021 friendly tournament in Japan, which ultimately led to his disappearance from Ghana's national teams.The controversy surrounds a passport issue that kept Yakubu from traveling with the team. He claims this was done deliberately after he declined to join Dreams FC, a club Okraku is affiliated with. Yakubu initially gained prominence in 2017 as part of Ghana's U-17 team at the FIFA World Youth Championships.The player switched nationalities to represent Niger in 2022, and was part of the team that defeated Ghana 2-1 in an international match in November […]

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GFA Dissolves Black Stars Management Committee After AFCON Qualification Setback.

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has dissolved the Management Committee of the Black Stars following their failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The national team finished last in their qualification group, securing only three points.In an official statement released on November 21, 2024, the GFA apologized to Ghanaians for the team's disappointing performance, marking their failure to qualify for AFCON for the first time in 21 years. The GFA also acknowledged the public frustration over the team's performance.As part of their efforts to address this setback, the GFA announced that they would meet with Black Stars head coach Otto Addo on November 27, 2024, to discuss his report on the qualifiers. Additionally, a retreat will be held on November 28 to seek input from various stakeholders on how to improve Ghanaian football. The retreat will […]

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Laryea Kingston: Sacking Otto Addo Would Be a Disaster

Former Black Stars winger Laryea Kingston has called for patience with head coach Otto Addo amid mounting criticism following Ghana’s historic failure to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Black Stars finished bottom of Group F, marking their first AFCON absence in 21 years after losses to Angola and Niger.Despite public frustration, Kingston insists that removing Addo now would be counterproductive. "We should allow him to at least finish the World Cup qualifiers. Who knows? Maybe he can turn things around," Kingston said in an interview with Flashscore.Addo, who is in his second stint as head coach, faces scrutiny over his leadership, with the Ghana Football Association (GFA) set to meet on Wednesday to deliberate the team’s future. The GFA has seen four coaches under President Kurt Okraku’s tenure, raising concerns about stability.Kingston emphasized continuity as Ghana […]

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GFA President Kurt Okraku Reflects on Black Stars’ AFCON Disappointment.

Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has shared his heartfelt disappointment over the Black Stars’ failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).In a reflective Facebook post, Okraku described the team's journey from the pride of securing a spot in the 2022 FIFA World Cup to the heartbreak of this historic AFCON absence."My heart bleeds," he wrote, acknowledging the pain felt by fans and stakeholders. He called for patience, unity, and honest reflection to rebuild Ghanaian football.Despite widespread criticism, Okraku maintained optimism, promising, "We will rise from this temporary setback. It shall be well."The GFA is set to meet on Wednesday to discuss the way forward amid calls for reform and accountability.

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Gideon Mensah Reflects on Key Absences Ahead of AFCON 2025 Qualifiers.

Ghana's defender Gideon Mensah has expressed concern over the absence of eight key Black Stars players for this month’s AFCON 2025 qualifiers against Angola and Niger. The Ghana Football Association announced that players, including Tariq Lamptey, Alexander Djiku, Osman Bukari, and Inaki Williams, have withdrawn, with Joseph Paintsil opting out due to personal reasons.Despite the losses, Mensah remains optimistic about the team’s strength. Speaking at a training session in Accra, he acknowledged the importance of each player but emphasized that others are ready to step in.The Black Stars, currently third in Group F with two points, will play Angola on November 15 in Luanda and Niger on November 18 in Accra.

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Black Stars Face Setback as Eight Players Withdraw for AFCON Qualifiers.

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) announced on November 11, 2024, that eight players have withdrawn from the Black Stars' squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Angola and Niger. The withdrawals, due to injuries and personal reasons, include Inaki Williams, Tariq Lamptey, Antoine Semenyo, and others. This leaves Ghana with a tougher challenge ahead as they aim for qualification. The GFA has called up six replacements, including Osman Bukari and Ransford Yeboah Koningsdorffer. Ghana’s first match is scheduled for November 15 against Angola.

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Jordan Ayew Takes Captain’s Armband for Black Stars.

Ghana’s head coach, Otto Addo, has appointed Jordan Ayew as the Black Stars’ captain for the final matches of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. With Angola already qualified and Niger at the bottom, Ghana will conclude its qualifiers by playing against these two teams. The Black Stars will face Angola in Luanda on November 15 at the Estádio 11 de Novembro, followed by a home game against Niger at Accra Sports Stadium on November 18.The captaincy decision was influenced by Addo’s recent meeting with Ayew, who steps into the role due to the absence of Andre Ayew and Thomas Partey. During the October international break, Mohammed Kudus had captained the team against Sudan, but the selection faced some criticism as Ghana’s results fell short of expectations.Currently winless in four games, Ghana needs victories in both matches to […]

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Black Stars Coach Drops Thomas Partey from Key AFCON Qualifiers.

Black Stars coach Otto Addo has shed light on the decision to leave Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey out of Ghana's 25-man squad for the final AFCON 2025 qualifiers against Angola and Niger. According to Addo, he had a private discussion with Partey and outlined the reasons for his absence, emphasizing his role in protecting players and maintaining team confidentiality."He wanted to join, but I explained my reasoning clearly," Addo said, noting that while the details remain private, the decision had been made.Partey’s absence also means a shift in the team’s leadership, with plans initially in place for him to assume the captaincy and guide the squad. In his absence, Jordan Ayew will step in as captain, while young talents like Mohammed Kudus and Alexander Djiku take on additional leadership responsibilities.Ghana will face Angola in Luanda on November 15 at Estádio […]

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