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Nuamah Is Back: Ghana's Winger Fit for Somalia Double
Ernest Nuamah's return to Lyon's squad lifts Ghana's hopes of having a key attacker for the crucial AFCON qualifiers against Somalia.
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CAR's Kolissala-Mbangui Takes the Whistle for Ghana vs Somalia AFCON Qualifier
A Central African Republic referee will lead a pan-African officiating crew when Ghana host Somalia in a 2027 AFCON qualifier at Essipong Stadium.
Namibian Crew Get CAF Nod for Must-Watch Somalia vs Ghana AFCON Qualifier
CAF hands a full Namibian officiating crew the whistle as desperate Ghana face Somalia in a pivotal AFCON 2027 qualifier.
Naasei Earns Black Meteors Call-Up After Real Madrid Castilla Switch
Fresh off his Real Madrid move, Ghana's Oscar Naasei joins the Black Meteors for a crucial U-23 AFCON qualifier against Libya.
Barcelona B's Aziz Issah leads Ghana U-23 charge for 2027 AFCON qualifier
Eight foreign-based players, led by Barcelona B forward Aziz Issah, join Ghana's Black Meteors as they chase a return to the continental stage.
Black Meteors Mix Home Grit With Overseas Stars for Libya Test
Desmond Ofei blends league-based talent with eight overseas players as Ghana chase a 2027 U-23 AFCON ticket in Benghazi.
Nuamah injury scare puts Black Stars' Somalia double-header in doubt
Lyon winger Ernest Nuamah's muscle strain threatens Ghana's AFCON 2027 qualifying push just when the Black Stars need a spark against Somalia.
Nuamah Injury Scare Threatens Black Stars' AFCON Qualifier Plans
Ghana's Ernest Nuamah is a major doubt for November's AFCON 2027 qualifiers after a muscle strain at Lyon, just as the Black Stars need a reset.
Owono Steps Away From Equatorial Guinea Duty After De Miguel's Death
Goalkeeper Jesus Owono will sit out the AFCON 2027 qualifiers after asking to be excused following the death of Tenerife's Jesus de Miguel.
Lamptey: Black Stars Must Beat Somalia Twice to Save AFCON 2027 Dream
Ghana legend Nii Odartey Lamptey says nothing less than six points against Somalia will keep the Black Stars' AFCON 2027 hopes alive.
Ghana opens media accreditation for 2027 AFCON qualifier vs Somalia
Journalists and photographers can now apply to cover Ghana's 2027 AFCON qualifier against Somalia at Essipong, with 150 media tribune seats up for grabs.
Essipong Stadium Gets CAF Nod to Host Black Stars vs Somalia
Kurt Okraku confirms CAF has temporarily cleared Sekondi's Essipong Stadium for Ghana's AFCON 2027 qualifier opener against Somalia.
Okraku: Ghana's AFCON Drought Has Secrets We Can't Share Publicly
GFA boss Kurt Okraku says hidden issues lie behind the Black Stars' 44-year wait for continental glory, but some truths won't be aired in public.
Black Sharks Draw Senegal in Beach Soccer AFCON Group A Opener
Ghana's Black Sharks open against hosts and seven-time champions Senegal in a brutal Group A at the 2026 Beach Soccer AFCON.
Lamptey to Black Stars: Trust Ghana's Local Talent Against Somalia
Ghana legend Nii Odartey Lamptey wants the interim Black Stars staff to hand Premier League players a shot in the AFCON 2027 qualifiers.
Black Stars Land CAF Men's National Team of the Year Nomination
Ghana's World Cup knockout run has put the Black Stars on the CAF shortlist, even as shaky AFCON qualifying form fuels debate.
Manso: Black Stars Have the Quality to Crush Somalia at Home
Ex-Ghana international Frimpong Manso says the Black Stars can beat Somalia whoever starts, and wants domestic-league talent given a real shot.
Ghana Weigh Essipong or Accra for Somalia AFCON Qualifier Showdown
The GFA wants the Black Stars' Somalia qualifier moved to Essipong in the Western Region, even though official word currently points to Accra.
Frimpong Manso Urges Black Stars to Hand Local Talent a Chance vs Somalia
Ghana legend Frimpong Manso wants the interim Black Stars staff to back Premier League players in the AFCON 2027 qualifiers against Somalia.
Tanko: Black Stars Must Make Somalia Double-Header Their Only Focus
Bottom of Group C with no points, Ghana have two Somalia games to save their AFCON 2027 bid, says assistant coach Ibrahim Tanko.
Black Stars Must Rediscover Belief Before Somalia Double-Header, Says Tanko
Pointless and bottom of Group C, Ghana look to Somalia for a reset as assistant coach Ibrahim Tanko demands belief and responsibility.
Tanko embraces Black Stars rescue mission after AFCON qualifying nightmare
Medeama boss Ibrahim Tanko says helping Ghana recover from a brutal AFCON qualifying start is an honor, not a burden.
Black Meteors Chase Olympic Dream With Libya Test, Diou on Whistle
Ghana's U-23 side opens its 2027 AFCON qualifying push in Benina, with Mauritania's Moussa Diou set to referee the first leg.
Black Meteors Get Equatorial Guinea Referee for Libya Decider in Accra
Ghana's Olympic comeback bid hits a pivotal second-leg showdown with Libya in Accra, and CAF has named Gerson Angono to take the whistle.
Black Stars Interim Staff Set to Name Squad for Somalia Double-Header
Ghana's caretaker coaches are about to unveil their squad as the Black Stars chase a qualifying revival after two painful AFCON 2027 defeats.
CAF U-turn: AFCON stays on its two-year cycle after all
Africa's flagship tournament keeps its biennial rhythm as CAF scraps the four-year plan it signed off on last December.
AFCON Goes Back to Two Years as CAF Reverses Four-Year Plan
Africa's flagship tournament returns to its biennial rhythm after CAF reviewed and scrapped its December decision to stage AFCON every four years.
CAF U-Turn: AFCON Returns to Its Two-Year Cycle
Africa's flagship tournament keeps its biennial rhythm as CAF scraps the four-year plan after a unanimous Executive Committee vote.
Motsepe Signals AFCON Is Heading Back to a Two-Year Cycle
CAF's president says a verdict on returning AFCON to its biennial rhythm is coming soon, with member associations largely backing the switch.
AFCON Set to Return to Two-Year Cycle as CAF Rethinks Schedule
CAF is poised to scrap its four-year AFCON plan and restore the biennial tournament African football fans know and love.
Ajax and Bayern to Christen Kenya's Raila Odinga Stadium
Two European heavyweights will open Nairobi's 60,000-seater on January 5, a major step on Kenya's road to AFCON 2027.
Mahama Backs Ethiopia's 2028 AFCON Bid After Bahir Dar Visit
Ghana's president says Ethiopia is ready to host AFCON 2028 after touring the CAF-certified, 52,000-seat Bahir Dar Stadium.
CAF Puts AFCON's Future to a Vote: Two Years or Four?
CAF has asked all 54 member associations to pick a side, and the answer could reshape Africa's biggest football showpiece.
Inkoom Sounds Alarm as Black Stars Stumble in AFCON 2027 Qualifiers
Ghana legend Samuel Inkoom says team spirit is missing as the Black Stars sit bottom of Group C after back-to-back qualifying defeats.
Kingston: Ghana Need a Miracle to Reach AFCON 2027 After Dismal Start
Two defeats, zero points and a coach gone: ex-Black Star Laryea Kingston says Ghana's AFCON 2027 dream now hangs on a miracle.
Ghana's Derrick Quartey Lands Futsal AFCON Final Appointment
Ghana's Derrick Kwatei Quartey earns the biggest nod of his career as Reserve Assistant Referee for the Morocco vs Angola Futsal AFCON final in Rabat.
Hayford Slams Ghana's Interim Black Stars Setup as 'Dangerous'
Ex-Somalia boss Bashiru Hayford says Ghana's stopgap coaching team for the AFCON qualifiers is a risky and surprising call.
Vanderpuye: Ghana Should Ditch AFCON 2027 and World Cup 2030 Dreams
Ghana's former sports minister says the Black Stars need an eight-year rebuild, not a scramble for quick fixes at AFCON 2027 or the 2030 World Cup.
GFA Defends Björkegren Pick to Lead Interim Black Stars
Ghana's FA says continuity, local-league know-how and in-house expertise won Kim Lars Björkegren the interim Black Stars job for the November window.
Dramani: Scattered Black Stars Need a Real Rebuild, Not a Quick Fix
Ghana's Didi Dramani says the Black Stars need unity, continuity and a long-term plan after a disastrous start to the 2027 AFCON qualifiers.
Björkegren embraces Black Stars hot seat while keeping Black Queens job
Ghana's bottom-placed Black Stars turn to Kim Lars Björkegren for the Somalia double-header, and the GFA says the Swede is itching to go.
GFA Opens Black Stars Coach Hunt to Applicants to Win Back Angry Fans
Ghana's FA says an open application process for the Black Stars job is about rebuilding public trust after a disastrous start to AFCON qualifying.
Lamptey Backs Black Stars' Interim Staff for Somalia Double-Header
Ghana legend Nii Odartey Lamptey says the interim technical team is the smart play as the Black Stars chase a 2027 AFCON qualifying revival.
Ghana's U-20 AFCON Hosting Dream Hangs by a Thread as Funding Stalls
With kick-off under a year away, Ghana's 2027 U-20 AFCON hosting rights are in jeopardy as doubts grow over venue upgrades and government urgency.
Ghana's U-20 AFCON Hosting Dream Is on the Clock as Stadium Doubts Grow
With under five months to go, Ghana faces mounting fears over funding and stadium readiness for the 2027 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.
Morocco, Egypt on standby to snatch U-20 AFCON 2027 if Ghana stumbles
Funding worries and slow venue progress have put North Africa's heavyweights in the frame to step in if Ghana can't deliver the 2027 U-20 AFCON.
Ghana Risk Missing U-20 AFCON If Hosting Rights Are Pulled
The Black Satellites could be shut out of the 2027 U-20 AFCON if Ghana loses hosting rights amid mounting doubts over funding and stadium readiness.
GFA Backs Bjorkegren to Steer Black Stars Through AFCON Qualifiers
Ghana's FA says Kim Lars Bjorkegren's national team record earned him the interim Black Stars job, but questions linger over tactical direction.
Senegal's AFCON Title Fight Goes to the Wire as CAS Eyes Late November Ruling
Senegal must wait until the end of November to learn whether CAS will overturn Morocco's 2025 AFCON crown.
Semenyo Out: Ghana Lose Man City Winger for Crunch Somalia AFCON Qualifiers
A knee injury sidelines Antoine Semenyo for up to eight weeks, leaving struggling Ghana short-handed for November's must-win qualifiers.
Semenyo Out: Ghana Lose Key Forward for Somalia Double-Header
Ghana's Black Stars must chase AFCON 2027 survival without Antoine Semenyo, who is reportedly facing roughly eight weeks out with a knee injury.
Renard Backs Biennial AFCON as CAF's Four-Year Plan Faces Revolt
Ivory Coast boss Hervé Renard wants AFCON back every two years as pressure grows on CAF to scrap its four-year cycle.
Black Stars Need Answers Fast: Time Is the Enemy Before Somalia
After back-to-back AFCON qualifying defeats, Ghana's next coaching call could decide the Black Stars' 2027 campaign before it really begins.
Baffoe Fires Back: "Did Maradona or Drogba Retire?" After 1992 AFCON Miss
Ghana legend Anthony Baffoe refuses to let one missed penalty in Dakar define him, pointing to Maradona and Drogba as proof that greats bounce back.
Black Stars need a steady hand: Sannie Daara backs Attram and Ofei
Ex-GFA communications chief Ibrahim Sannie Daara wants Godwin Attram and Desmond Ofei to steer the Black Stars through the Somalia double-header.
Agyemang-Badu: Black Stars Can Still Rescue AFCON 2027 Qualifying Bid
Ghana sit bottom of Group C without a point, but the former midfielder insists the Black Stars can still fight their way back.
Ghana Minister Backs Black Stars to Beat 2027 AFCON Qualifying Nightmare
Despite two straight defeats and a coaching exit, Kofi Adams insists Ghana will still book their ticket to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
Black Starlets Reset After Benin Win, Eye Burkina Faso Showdown
Ghana's young stars hit the recovery pitch in Burkina Faso after a 3-1 win over Benin, with one eye on Friday's group finale against the hosts.
AFCON 2027 Under Threat: Christmas Switch Looms as Pamoja Hosts Fall Behind
With under 10 months to go, CAF is reportedly weighing a Christmas and New Year window for AFCON 2027 as Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania struggle to keep pace.
Sports Minister Kofi Adams: Watching Black Stars Fall to Gambia Was Painful
Ghana's sports minister admits the 4-2 home loss to The Gambia was hard to stomach as the Black Stars' AFCON 2027 qualifying hopes hang by a thread.
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