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October 17, 2024October 16, 2024

2025 AFCON Qualifiers: George Afriyie Urges Otto Addo to Stay and Learn

Former Vice-President of the Ghana Football Association, George Afriyie, has urged the current administration to "keep faith" in coach Otto Addo, despite Ghana's difficulties in the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The Black Stars are on a four-match winless streak

October 16, 2024October 15, 2024

Mane Scores Late to Secure Senegal’s Place at AFCON 2025

Sadio Mane scored an injury-time winner which secured Senegal's qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) with two rounds of matches to spare. The Teranga Lions were heading for a goalless draw away against Malawi before the former Liverpool

October 15, 2024October 15, 2024

Ghana’s Black Stars Suffer 0-2 Defeat to Sudan, Plummeting Hopes for AFCON Qualification

The Black Stars of Ghana suffered a disappointing 0-2 defeat to Sudan in the second leg of the 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifiers on October 15, 2024, in Libya. In a performance that lacked cohesion, Ghana struggled to link passes

October 8, 2024October 8, 2024

Baidoo, Francis, Adjetey, and Sadiq Called Up For Crucial Ghana AFCON Qualifiers

Ghana’s national men’s football team, the Black Stars, have called up Michael Baidoo, Abu Francis, Jonas Adjetey, and Ibrahim Sadiq for their pivotal 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Sudan. These players have been brought in to replace key team members,

September 25, 2024September 24, 2024

Sports Minister Criticizes NSA for Stadium Rental Ahead of AFCON Qualifier

Sports Minister Mustapha Ussif has expressed his disappointment with the National Sports Authority (NSA) for renting out the Baba Yara Stadium just weeks before Ghana's 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. The stadium was rented out for a five-day religious program

September 5, 2024September 5, 2024

Ghana’s Coach Otto Addo Expects Tough AFCON Qualifier Against Angola

The Black Stars are gearing up to face Angola in their opening game of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers at the Baba Yara Stadium. Coach Otto Addo is aware of the challenge ahead, stating that beating Angola won't be

February 13, 2024February 13, 2024

Fans Urged To Stop Trolling Iwobi After AFCON Loss

The captain of Nigeria’s Super Eagles football team has led calls to end online bullying against midfielder Alex Iwobi. Some football fans have been trolling Iwobi on social media, blaming the 27-year-old player for their country’s 1-2 loss to Ivory Coast

January 29, 2024January 29, 2024

DR Congo Knock Egypt Out Of AFCON On Penalties

Goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi scored the 18th penalty of a nerve-shredding shoot-out as DR Congo produced the latest shock at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations by knocking seven-time champions Egypt out to reach the quarter-finals following a 1-1 draw after extra time. DR Congo

December 27, 2023December 27, 2023

AFCON 2023: Black Stars Can Cause A Surprise In Ivory Coast – Odartey Lamptey

Former Ghana international Nii Odartey Lamptey believes the Black Stars are capable of doing the unthinkable at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Despite their rich history as far as the continental tournament is concerned, Ghana's recent performances have been disappointing.

December 26, 2023December 26, 2023

AFCON 2023: Black Stars Are Among Favourites To Win – Chris Hughton

Head coach of the Black Stars Chris Hughton says his side is among a host of countries that could end up winning the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Ghana is looking to end a 41-year wait to win the AFCON trophy