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Unity Cup Chelle to Defend Trophy with Experimental Squad

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has announced plans to defend the Unity Cup trophy with an experimental squad packed with debutants as he blends overseas talent and home-based players to refresh the national team. Chelle has named a 27-man squad for the Unity Cup tournament in London that includes 12 debutants, marking a significant overhaul of Nigeria's national team. The purpose is to test new faces and tactics ahead of more important competitive fixtures including the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers and World Cup qualifiers. The squad features seven home-based players from the Nigeria Premier Football League including defenders Ego Ogbu of Slavia Prague in Czech Republic, Obinna Igboke of Enugu Rangers, Eleazer Utchoubi of Rivers United and Chibuzo Okputa of Enugu Rangers. The midfield roster includes Samson Tijani of Dukla Prague in Czech Republic, Ayobami Junior of […]

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Super Eagles receive Tinubu’s national honours, housing and land rewards

Super Eagles players who finished as runners up at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations have officially received their national honours certificates along with title documents for houses and land promised by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The presentation was held on December 22, 2025, at the team’s hotel in Fez, Morocco, ahead of the start of their new AFCON qualifying campaign.​ President Tinubu announced the rewards after Nigeria’s impressive run at AFCON 2023 in Côte d’Ivoire, where the team reached the final earlier in 2024. The package included national honours, housing allocations in Abuja or Lagos and land grants in Abuja for squad members and officials.​ The brief ceremony was led by National Sports Commission chairman Shehu Dikko and attended by top government and sports officials. They included Senate Sports Committee chairman Senator Abdul Ningi, House Sports Committee chairman Kabiru […]

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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The Ghana Football Association (GFA) announced on November 11, 2024, that eight players have withdrawn from the Black Stars' squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Angola and Niger.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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Sudan Victory Celebrations Amid War – How Appiah Brought Joy.

Following Ghana’s unexpected 2-0 loss to Sudan in their AFCON qualifiers, football pundit Kwame Opare Addo has weighed in on the defeat. While acknowledging Sudan’s tactical advantage during the game, Opare Addo argues that the loss does not signify Sudan’s superiority over the Black Stars. Instead, he attributes the loss to a combination of Ghana’s technical shortcomings, poor game management, and a lack of cohesion on the field. He pointed out that Ghana's coaching staff failed to adjust tactics in response to Sudan’s playstyle, particularly in the second half. Opare Addo urged the Ghanaian team to quickly regroup and address their weaknesses ahead of future qualifiers.

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Nyaho-Tamakloe Backs Otto Addo to Remain Black Stars Coach.

Veteran football administrator, Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe, has thrown his weight behind Otto Addo, advocating for his continued role as the head coach of Ghana's national football team, the Black Stars. Despite Ghana's mixed performance in the ongoing AFCON qualifiers, Nyaho-Tamakloe insists that Addo needs more time to build a cohesive team. He acknowledges the pressure on the coach following recent losses but points out that replacing coaches too frequently undermines team stability. According to Nyaho-Tamakloe, Addo’s strategies align with long-term growth for the team, and he urged the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to support the coach through this rough patch.

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Leadership Woes at the Heart of Ghana Football’s Decline.

In recent years, Ghana’s football, particularly its senior national team, the Black Stars, has seen a significant downturn in performance. This decline is not limited to the senior team but spans various levels, including youth and women's football. The current Ghana Football Association (GFA) president, Kurt Okraku, has come under fire for his role in this ongoing deterioration. Despite boasting talented players in top European leagues, Ghana’s national teams have failed to make any significant impact under Okraku’s leadership, including a historic failure to reach knockout stages in major tournaments during his tenure. The blame, Okraku argues, lies with player performance, but many critics point to his administration as the consistent factor across Ghana’s struggling football scene.

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Ghana Black Stars Suffer Heavy Defeat to Sudan in AFCON Qualifiers.

In a shocking turn of events during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, the Ghana Black Stars faced a significant setback, losing 2-0 to Sudan. leaving fans and analysts alike questioning the team's performance and strategy.The Black Stars struggled to find their rhythm from the onset, with Sudan taking the lead  in the second half. Ghana's defense appeared vulnerable, allowing Sudan to capitalize on their mistakes. The second goal came shortly after the first, putting the Black Stars in a difficult position to qualify for AFCON 2025.

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Thomas Partey Withdraws Ahead of AFCON Qualifiers Against Sudan.

The Black Stars face a significant setback ahead of their 2025 AFCON qualifying matches against Sudan, as four key players, including Thomas Partey, have withdrawn from the squad. Partey, who has been the team’s captain since June, is sidelined due to medical concerns and will undergo further tests. Additionally, Joseph Paintsil, Ibrahim Osman, and Kingsley Schindler are out due to injuries. The Ghana Football Association has called up Michael Baidoo, Abu Francis, Ibrahim Sadiq, and Jonas Adjei Adjetey as replacements for the crucial doubleheader.

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Kwasi Appiah Steps Down from GFA Executive Role Amid AFCON Qualifier Conflict.

Kwasi Appiah, the head coach of the Sudan national team, has temporarily stepped down from his role as a member of the Ghana Football Association’s (GFA) Executive Council. This follows a directive from the Confederation of African Football (CAF), concerned about a conflict of interest as Appiah will coach Sudan against Ghana in the upcoming 2025 AFCON qualifiers. CAF cited its statutes and FIFA's ethics code, urging Appiah to step down to preserve the integrity of the competition. Sudan will face Ghana in the qualifiers on October 10, 2024, at the Accra Sports Stadium.

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GFA Awaits CAF Decision on Stadiums for AFCON Qualifiers.

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is currently awaiting the Confederation of African Football's (CAF) decision on the condition of the Accra and Cape Coast stadiums, which were recently inspected for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. CAF inspectors visited Ghana to assess these facilities following a request by the Ministry of Sports. The Baba Yara Sports Stadium, which hosted Ghana's previous match against Angola, was banned by CAF due to the poor state of the pitch.Speaking before Parliament’s Sports Select Committee, GFA President Kurt Okraku stated that the association has completed its part and is now waiting for CAF’s official feedback on the stadiums. He refrained from commenting further until CAF delivers its report.Ghana’s Black Stars are set to face Sudan on October 11 in their next AFCON qualifier, hoping to secure their first win after a […]

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