Former Black Stars defender Illiasu Shilla has raised concerns about potential division within the national team following reports that Jordan Ayew has been named captain ahead of the March World Cup qualifiers.Shilla believes the transition of the armband from Thomas Partey to Ayew could create tension in the squad, as both players have close circles within the team. The issue of captaincy has been a recurring source of drama for the Black Stars, sometimes affecting their performances

Nations FC defender, Christopher Nettey, has indicated that the sufferings of players in the local leagues in Ghana are not made up. Speaking to Akoma FM in an interview, the former Asante Kotoko full-back noted that times are tough for local players.He shared that amid the struggles of players, they must stay strong and hope to secure deals abroad.â??We (players) are really suffering, but that is the situation we have found ourselves in, therefore, it is up to us to do our best

Former Chairman of the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA), Cudjoe Fianoo, has backed President John Dramani Dramaniâ??s directive for every Black Stars budget to be made public. According to the experienced football administrator, this is key to ensure accountability.â??I side with the President on making every budget of the Black Stars public. Accountability is very key, and moreover it's taxpayers money,â? Cudjoe Fianoo said in an interview with Lawson FM.President

Barimah Atuahene, a former board member of Hearts of Oak, has expressed his concern over the club's recent performance, labeling them as an "ordinary side".The Phobian Club, one of Ghana's biggest clubs, has struggled in recent years, going trophyless for the past four years.The club's woes continued over the weekend as they suffered a shocking elimination from the MTN FA Cup, losing 4-3 on penalty shootouts to lower-tier side Golden Kick.Atuahene lamented,

The draw for the quarter finals of the 2024/25 MTN FA Cup competition will take place at the MTN House, Ridge, in Accra on Friday March 7, 2025. The quarterfinalists will know their opponents after the live draw next month. So far seven teams have secured qualification to the quarter-final stage with the winner of  Asante Kotoko and Eleven Wise outstanding match expected to complete the list.Three Ghana Premier League clubs have made it to this stage of the competition

Former Ghana international and current coach Yaw Preko has explained why foreign-born players often struggle to adapt to the Black Stars. Despite excelling for their European clubs, many of these foreign-born players have found it difficult to replicate their form with Ghana. Many Ghanaians are frustrated by their inconsistent performances on the international stage.Speaking to 3Sports, Preko pointed to the unique challenges of African football as a key factor.â??There are

Cote d'Ivoire U20 coach, Younes Zerdouk, has praised Ghana's youth team, acknowledging their impressive record in junior football.The two teams are set to face off in Group A of the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, which begins on April 26.Zerdouk recognized the toughness of Group A, which also includes Tanzania, DR Congo, and a second Central African team."It's a particularly tough group... DR Congo and Ghana have teams built for this kind of competition,"

US-Ghanaian defender Kelvin Lamptey Mills has expressed admiration for former Ghana international Samuel Osei Kuffour, as he looks to carve a successful career in football.The 19-year-old, who recently joined Cypriot second-division side MEAP Nisou on loan from Omonia, aspires to reach the highest level of the game and sees Kuffour as a key inspiration.Though he never watched the former Bayern Munich star play live, Mills has studied his highlights extensively, along with other

Malian football legend Seydou Keita is in talks with Algerian officials over a potential business partnership aimed at strengthening trade between the two neighbouring countries.The former FC Barcelona midfielder, who won two UEFA Champions League titles under Pep Guardiola, has successfully transitioned into entrepreneurship since retiring from football.Keitaâ??s recent visit to Algeria was part of efforts to enhance economic ties between Algeria and West African nations, including

Nations FC defender Razak Simpson has rejected claims that locally based players face unfair treatment in the Black Stars camp.There have been ongoing suggestions that foreign-based players receive preferential treatment, but Simpson insists all players are treated equally and with respect.â??We, the local players, can compete if given the chance, we can deliver. Once you enter the Black Stars camp, itâ??s a great experience. They treat us well, and itâ??s completely false

Cote d'Ivoire U20 coach, Younes Zerdouk, has acknowledged the threat posed by Ghana's youth team ahead of their clash in Group A of the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.The tournament kicks off on April 26.In an interview with CAFOnline, Zerdouk recognized the toughness of Group A, which also features Tanzania, DR Congo, and a second Central African team."It's a particularly tough group, but at this level of competition, there are never any easy games. DR Congo

President John Dramani Mahama has outlined plans to develop a national sports policy to guide the administration of sports in Ghana.Speaking during his first State of the Nation Address on Thursday, Mahama emphasized his government's commitment to improving sports infrastructure and ensuring sustainable development through policy reforms.â??Recent years have unveiled the depressing structural deficiencies in administration, funding, infrastructure, and talent development,"

President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his government's commitment to enhancing Ghanaâ??s sporting infrastructure.Speaking during the 2025 State of the Nation Address in Parliament on Thursday, February 27, Mahama emphasized plans to build on existing facilities while also developing new ones in the newly created regions.â??Infrastructure development remains paramount to our strategy. The government is committed to refurbishing national stadia, completing youth

Former Ghana defender Illiasu Shilla has raised concerns about the timing of a possible captaincy change in the Black Stars.Reports suggest that Jordan Ayew may replace Thomas Partey as captain ahead of the March World Cup qualifiers.Shilla expressed worries that the transition could create division within the team, given that both Ayew and Partey have their own close-knit groups within the squad."For the old players, our fear and our worry is that if care is not taken, it

Ghana legend Kwadwo Addai Kyenkyenhene is urging Otto Addo to qualify the Black Stars to the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament to be staged in USA, Canada and Mexico.The Black Stars will play host to Chad in the fifth round of the qualifiers on Friday, March 21, 2025 before traveling for Madagascar clash, three days later.Ghana are currently second in Group I with 9 points after four matches into the qualifying series.The Black Stars qualifying campaign began with a 1-0 win over Madagascar,

Former Hearts of Oak board member, Barimah Atuahene, has voiced concerns over the selection criteria for Ghana's national football team, the Black Stars.He believes many players don't deserve invitations to the team because they have not shown enough quality with their club sides.This is a sentiment many people share, believing that there are underhand dealings in player call-ups for the national teams.He also criticized the selection process for the national team, arguing

Barimah Atuahene, a former board member of Hearts of Oak, has expressed his disappointment over the club's current form, labeling them as an "ordinary side".The Phobian Club, once a dominant force in Ghanaian football, has struggled in recent years, going trophyless for the past four years.Atuahene's comments come after Hearts of Oak's shocking elimination from the MTN FA Cup, where they lost 4-3 on penalty shootouts to lower-tier side Golden Kick."The

Communications Director of Hearts of Oak, Opare Addo wants his outfit to be consistent in terms of performance and result ahead of the Ghana Premier League resumption.Earlier this week, the Ghana Football Association announced the Premier League will resume on March 7, 2025.The resumption of the Ghanaian top-flight is subject to the safety and security assurance inspection of all venues currently being undertaken by the Ghana FA and the Ministry for Sports and Recreation.Having

Former Black Stars defender Illiasu Shilla has urged Ghana head coach Otto Addo to exercise caution amid reports of a possible captaincy change.According to Shilla, the transition of the captain's armband from Thomas Partey to Jordan Ayew could create division within the team.Shilla expressed concerns that both Ayew and Partey have their own close-knit groups within the squad, and the change in captaincy could lead to a rift."For the old players, our fear and our worry

Former Hearts of Oak board member Barimah Atuahene has dismissed claims that Ghana footballâ??s decline began under the tenure of Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku.According to him, the challenges facing the countryâ??s football landscape predate Okrakuâ??s administration.In recent years, Ghanaâ??s football fortunes have dwindled, with the Black Stars failing to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and suffering a disappointing group-stage