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Black Stars coach Otto Addo stated in a post-match interview following Friday, November 15, 2024, the 1:1 draw in Luanda, Angola, that he hoped to “beat [Niger] for our honor to at least get to third place.” On Monday, November 18, 2024, Ghana hosted Niger at the Accra (Ohene Gyan) …

A 1-1 draw with Angola in Luanda has prevented Ghana’s Black Stars from qualifying for the AFCON for the first time since 2004. Michael Baidoo and Razak Simpson, defenders for Nations FC, were given their first debuts for the Black Stars when Otto Addo made changes to the starting eleven …

Michael Osei, 53, the former head coach of Asante Kotoko, passed suddenly. After being taken to the hospital for chest symptoms, Osei, who was a player for the Porcupine Warriors before becoming a coach for the team, reportedly passed away in London. Many people close to him are shocked by …

Dan Kweku Yeboah and his media company, Peace FM, are the targets of a defamation lawsuit filed by former Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kwesi Nyantakyi. The case, which was filed on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, asks for damages of 10 million cedis. Former FIFA Council member Nyantakyi is contesting …

La Liga leaders Barcelona defeated Real Madrid in the El Clasico, scoring twice in three minutes thanks to goals from Robert Lewandowski. This victory put them six points ahead of their opponents. Real wanted to reach 43 league games without a loss, which would have tied the record established by …

Kurt Okraku, the president of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), has voiced his dissatisfaction with Ghana’s lackluster performances in the midst of their pivotal doubleheader against Sudan, emphasizing their aspirations of qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Following a humiliating home loss to Angola and a 1-1 draw …

Otto Addo, the head coach of the Black Stars, has announced his team for the next doubleheader Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers against Sudan. Ghana played the Palancras Negras to a goalless draw at Baba Yara Stadium before drawing 1-1 with Niger. Alexander Djiku and Ernest Nuamah, who missed the …

Minister of Youth and Sports Mustapha Ussif has refuted claims that he is “the worst Sports Minister” in Ghanaian history. In addition, the Minister justified the government’s decision to spend USD $3 million on Ghana’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) participation. The Minister disputed the assertion and questioned the …

Dodzie Numekevor, the Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), has been fired by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, effective immediately, Ghanatodayonline.com can disclose. The decision apparently came about as a result of CAF withdrawing Baba Yara Sports Stadium’s permission to hold international matches. Ghanatodayonline.com reported on Monday that …

Prof. Amin Alhassan, the Director-General of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), has disputed statements made by Mustapha Ussif, the Minister of Sports, concerning a $3 million payment given to the national broadcaster for covering the African Games. Professor Alhassan emphasized that, in contrast to the Minister’s stated amount, GBC really …