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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setback ahead of their 2025 AFCON qualifying matches against Sudan, as four key players, including Thomas Partey, have withdrawn from the squad.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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Andre Ayew Returns to Le Havre on One-Year Deal.

Ghanaian international Andre Ayew has rejoined French club Le Havre on a one-year contract as a free agent for the 2024/25 season. This marks his return to Ligue 1 after a successful six-month stint at the club last season, where he scored five goals in 19 appearances and helped the team avoid relegation. The 33-year-old veteran midfielder, who previously played for clubs like Swansea City and Nottingham Forest, aims to bring his extensive experience to a Le Havre side currently positioned 14th in the league after six matches. Notably, Ayew has been absent from the Black Stars squad in the last three call-ups since participating in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

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Djiku, Mensah, and Nuamah Return to Black Stars for Crucial AFCON Qualifiers Against Sudan.

Black Stars coach Otto Addo has named a 25-man squad for Ghana's upcoming AFCON 2025 qualifiers against Sudan. Key players Alexander Djiku, Gideon Mensah, and Ernest Nuamah make their return after recovering from injuries. Atalanta midfielder Ibrahim Sulemana also rejoined the team after missing previous games. The squad is gearing up for two critical matches in October, aiming to bounce back from recent setbacks in their qualifying campaign.

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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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