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Ghana will face West African rivals Nigeria in the play-offs for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The Black Stars were among 10 teams that were paired against each other during Saturday’s draw in Doula, Cameroon. The four-time Africa champions found themselves in Pot Two, which also had Egypt, …

Ghana have been eliminated from the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) following a disappointing 3-2 defeat to Comoros. The defeat condemns the Black Stars to an exit in the group stages of the AFCON for the first time since 2006. A double from Ahmed Mongi and another from El …

The head coach of the Ghana senior national team, Milovan Rajevac has admitted the absence of a player with the abilities of Asamoah Gyan has been a worry for him in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations. Gyan was an influential figure during Rajevac’s first spell in charge of the …

Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac has confirmed that his side has no COVID-19 cases ahead of their game against Gabon on Friday. The Black Stars are aiming for their first win at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) following a 1-0 loss to Morocco on Monday. Rajevac’s side didn’t come to …

Former Barcelona and Tottenham Hotspur midfielder, Kevin-Prince Boateng, has reacted to the Ghana Black Stars’ defeat in their first game at the ongoing 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. In a tweet on Monday, Kevin-Prince Boateng said the Management of the senior national soccer team should have reached out to him …

Ghana kicked off the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in defeat after losing to Morocco in their opening Group C game. The Black Stars were largely passive and were punished for their profligacy in the second half when Sofiane Boufal took advantage of a defensive lapse to score what …

Rwandan referee Salima Mukansanga is set to become the first-ever female to officiate a game at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The 34-year-old is one of the highly-rated referees on the continent, having become a FIFA referee some years ago. Mukansanga also boasts a very rich résumé, which includes …

39 years ago, Opoku Afriyie’s penalty ensured Ghana’s fourth Africa Cup of Nations triumph in an intense final against Libya. That day is now long gone as the nation still awaits a successful run at the fifth trophy. In the last three decades, the Black Stars have come so close …

Ghana Coach Milovan Rajevac has named a 30-man provisional squad for the 2021 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. The revelation was made on Tuesday, during a press conference at the GFA Headquarters in Accra. Coach Milovan has handed call ups to four debutants namely, Khlaid Abdul Mumin of …

Looks like sports company, PUMA has added another big shot to its many ambassadorial deals PUMA has signed a long-term agreement with Davido, one of Africa’s most successful music artists, underscoring the company’s commitment to the rapidly growing African market. With more than 20 million followers on social media and four successful …