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South Africa Withdraws from African Games Hockey Due to Unfit Facilities and Unprepared Hosts

South Africa has made the decision to withdraw both its men’s and women’s hockey teams from the ongoing 13th African Games in Accra, citing concerns over the substandard facilities and ill-preparedness of the hosts. This action follows recommendations and guidelines outlined by the International Hockey Federation. The withdrawal stems from …

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Joseph Paintsil Explains Absence from Black Stars Squad for International Friendlies

Joseph Paintsil, who is  currently plying his trade with LA Galaxy in the United States, has clarified the reason behind his inability to join the Black Stars squad for the upcoming international friendlies against Nigeria and Uganda. In a heartfelt message, Paintsil revealed that due to his recent transfer to …

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Otto Addo Appoints Joseph Laumann, John Paintsil, and Fatau Dauda as Assistant Coaches for Black Stars

In a strategic move to bolster the technical setup of the Ghana national football team, newly appointed head coach Otto Addo has unveiled his backroom staff. Joining Addo on the coaching team are Joseph Laumann, John Paintsil, and Fatau Dauda, each bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to the …

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Otto Addo Names 26-Man Squad Selection for Nigeria and Uganda Friendlies

Otto Addo, the head coach of the Ghanaian national football team, has unveiled his 26-man squad for the upcoming international friendlies against Nigeria and Uganda. Among the notable selections are David Akologo, who plies his trade in Bolivia, Ibrahim Osman from Nordsjaelland, Nathaniel Adjei representing a French club, and Diomande …

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Otto Addo Reappointed as Black Stars Coach

The Ghana Football Association’s Executive Council has given its blessing to the recommendation of the five-member Black Stars Head Coach search committee, reappointing Otto Addo as the coach of the national team. The decision was reached after a lengthy emergency meeting of the Executive Council on Thursday, March 14, 2024. …

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Black Princesses Secure Semifinal Spot with Victory Over Tanzania

In the African Games Women’s football event, the Black Princesses sealed their spot in the semifinals by defeating Tanzania 2-1 at Cape Coast Stadium on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. The game kicked off with Tanzania dominating possession, frustrating the Black Princesses who struggled to maintain their composure. Despite this, Tanzania …

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All African Games 2023: Ghana’s Black Satellites Secure Top Spot in Group A with Victory over Gambia

In a thrilling encounter at the Accra Sports Stadium, Ghana’s Black Satellites showcased their prowess by defeating Gambia 3-1, propelling them to the summit of Group A in the ongoing 13th African Games Men’s Football competition. The match was filled with excitement from the onset, with both teams displaying relentless …

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Age Fraud Scandal Hits Cameroon Football: 62 Players Suspended

In a shocking development, the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) has suspended 62 players, including the once-celebrated 17-year-old AFCON 2023 sensation Nathan Douala, over allegations of age fraud. These players have been provisionally declared ineligible for league play-offs (MTN Elite One) following an investigation that uncovered a widespread age manipulation scheme. …

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Ghana Breaks Into Top 10 in All African Games Medal Standings

On Sunday, Egypt exceeded its target of 60 medals at the ongoing 2023 All African Games, while Algeria secured eight additional medals. Despite South Africa maintaining a steady position in third place, Nigeria’s remarkable performance on Super Sunday, including winning seven gold medals, propelled them to fourth place in the …

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Ghana to play Nigeria and Uganda in Friendly Matches on March 22 and March 26

Ghana is set to clash with Nigeria in a friendly football match scheduled for March 22 in Marrakech, Morocco. The upcoming game marks a significant reunion for the two teams, as their last encounter was during the 2022 World Cup playoffs, where Ghana triumphed over Nigeria to secure a spot …

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