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Otto Addo Claims Sudan’s ‘Luck’ Will Run Out in Future AFCON Clash.

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo expressed his disappointment after Ghana's 0-0 draw with Sudan in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier held at Accra Sports Stadium on October 10. Despite creating several scoring opportunities, including chances from Antoine Semenyo, Mohammed Kudus, and Inaki Williams, the team failed to convert, leaving them with just two points from three matches.Following the match, Addo stated that Sudan was "very lucky" to secure a draw and vowed that they would not have the same fortune when Ghana faces them again in Libya for the return fixture. With their hopes of qualifying for the tournament in Morocco hanging by a thread, the Black Stars must secure a win in the upcoming match to keep their chances alive and potentially move up to second place in Group F.

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Ghana’s Black Satellites Drawn in Group A for U-20 AFCON Qualifiers.

Ghana's U-20 national team, the Black Satellites, has been placed in Group A for the upcoming WAFU B Qualifiers of the Africa Cup of Nations, set to take place in Togo next month. The draw was conducted on September 26 in Côte d'Ivoire, revealing that Ghana will compete against Benin, Niger, and the host nation, Togo.The qualifiers, which are crucial for the Black Satellites as they seek to qualify for the 2025 U-20 AFCON, will be held from October 17 to 31, 2024. Ghana last participated in the tournament in 2021, when they emerged victorious under coach Karim Zito. They were unable to qualify for the last edition, which was won by Senegal in 2023.In addition to aiming for a return to the U-20 AFCON, this competition will also serve as qualifiers for the 2025 FIFA U-20 Men's World Cup. […]

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Ghana’s Boxing Potential Outshines Football, Says Former Sports Minister.

Former Sports Minister Nii Lante Vanderpuye believes Ghana has greater potential in boxing than in football, especially with the recent emergence of talented young boxers from the northern regions of the country.Historically, boxing has been a prominent sport in Ghana, showcasing legendary fighters such as Azumah Nelson and David Kotey, who gained fame primarily in the southern part of the nation. Vanderpuye highlighted that the influx of boxers from the north could enhance the country's prospects in the sport.In an interview with JoySports, he stated, "We have the potential to become a much better sports nation through boxing than in football." He emphasized that many successful boxers he encountered in the Boxing League hailed from the north, attributing their success to their natural strength. However, he noted that they require training in technique and skill to maximize their potential.Vanderpuye praised […]

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NSA Confirms Accra and Cape Coast Stadiums Ready for Ghana vs. Sudan AFCON Qualifier.

The National Sports Authority (NSA) has confirmed that the Accra and Cape Coast stadiums are fully prepared to host the upcoming match between Ghana and Sudan in the qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). This announcement comes in light of the Confederation of African Football's (CAF) decision to ban the Baba Yara Stadium due to its poor playing surface.Despite speculation suggesting the game might be relocated to Ivory Coast, Seth Panwum, the NSA Board Chairman, emphasized that both the Cape Coast and Accra stadiums are ready for the match. He urged CAF officials to visit the venues to assess their condition, assuring that if they do, the match will take place in Ghana.The Black Stars are expected to regroup soon for their upcoming doubleheader against Sudan, led by coach Kwesi Appiah.

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Michael Essien Reflects on Career: No Regrets Despite Injuries with Black Stars.

Former Ghanaian football star Michael Essien has shared that his most severe injuries happened while representing the Black Stars. Despite the setbacks, Essien holds no resentment towards the national team, where he played in two World Cups, including Ghana’s debut in 2006, and helped secure a third-place finish at the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).The first significant injury occurred in a friendly against Senegal in 2007, followed by a knee injury during a match against Libya in 2008, which sidelined him for much of that year’s UEFA Champions League group stage. Essien experienced another major injury during the 2010 AFCON, tearing a ligament in his knee during training.While these injuries cut short some of his time with the Black Stars, Essien remains positive, noting that injuries are a part of the game and that his misfortune allowed other players […]

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