Players of the Black Stars bought up to four thousand tickets for fans who attended the World Cup qualifier against Uganda on Friday; it has emerged. Even though it was a home qualifier, Ghana’s Ministry of Sport had set prohibitive prices for the game, leading to about four players to buy the tickets. Mubarak Wakaso … Read more
Egypt coach says Hector Cuper he is not surprised that Uganda managed to hold hot favourites Ghana in Tamale in their 2018 World Cup qualifier hinting that the chaos surrounding the Black Stars led to the uninspiring result. The Cranes managed to frustrate the Black Stars as they held the three-time World Cup participants to … Read more
It rarely happens that Nigeria wins an away tournament qualifying match — but that was exactly what happened when the Super Eagles faced the Chipolopolo of Zambia in Ndola on Sunday. In the opener of their Russia 2018 World Cup qualifier, Gernot Rohr’s side triumphed by 2-1, courtesy of goals from Alex Iwobi and Kelechi … Read more
Black stars midfielder Mubarak Wakaso and a delegation went to render an unqualified apology to Hon. Nii Lantey Vanderpuije after the player rained insults on the minister before Friday’s Russia 2018 world cup qualifier game against Uganda which ended goalless at the Tamale Stadium. The former Las Pamas player is reported by Takoradi based Spice … Read more
Black Stars midfielder, Emmanuel Agyemang Badu is pleading with Ghanaians to put the infamous Brazil saga behind them, and rally round the team to restore to boost the players’ morale to qualify for the next World Cup in Russia. The Stars ahead of their final group game against Portugal in the Brazil 2014 World Cup, … Read more
Super Eagle captain, John Obi Mikel, has assured that he and his teammates are battle-ready for Sunday’s 2018 World Cup qualifying match away to Zambia. Nigeria at the moment enjoys a better head-to-head record over Zambia and the Super Eagles are keen not just to preserve that advantage but also to start their World Cup … Read more
Italy salvaged a draw in a 2018 World Cup qualifier against Spain with a late Daniele de Rossi penalty. Spain had 72.4% of possession in the first half but failed to score. They finally took the lead after 55 minutes when keeper Gianluigi Buffon missed an attempted clearance to leave Vitolo to sidefoot in. Italy … Read more
The Minister of Youth and Sports, Honorable Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye, has indicated that the Black Stars players would receive a befitting bonus and a package that his ministry can afford, ahead of Friday’s 2018 World Cup qualifier against Uganda. Even though the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and the Ministry of Youth and Sports (MoYS) … Read more
Black Stars skipper, Asamoah Gyan, insists the Cranes of Uganda have long been a thorn in their flesh as they have found it difficult to overcome them whenever they lock horns. The Black Stars of Ghana open their 2018 World Cup campaign on Friday, October 7,2016 against the Cranes in Tamale. The Black Stars have … Read more
The Ghana FA has presented a blank budget to the country’s sports ministry, just days before the crucial 2018 World Cup qualifier against Uganda to escalates the feud between the two bodies, GHANAsoccernet.com can confirm. The country’s federation appear fed up with constant accusation of inflating figures for Black Stars matches and want the ministry … Read more
The senior national team, the Black Stars on Tuesday morning began preparations for their 2018 World Cup qualifier against Uganda at the Accra Sports Stadium. Twenty players out of the 23-man contingent called-up by coach Avram Grant participated in the light training session in Accra. Leicester city winger Jeffrey Schlupp, Spanish based Thomas Partey and … Read more
The senior national team, Black Stars on Tuesday, commenced training at the Accra Stadium as they begin preparations for their opening 2018 World Cup qualifying match against the Cranes of Uganda. As many as 20 of 23 invited players reported for the first training session, made up of two locals and 18 professionals. Jeffrey Schlupp, … Read more
The Black Stars of Ghana are set to arrive in Tamale on Tuesday ahead of their 2018 World Cup group opener with the Cranes of Uganda. The team will assemble on Monday in Accra where preparation will start with their first training session to be held at the Accra Sports Stadium. The side will enplane … Read more
Uganda coach Milutin “Micho” Sredojovic has released his final squad dominated by his top players to face Ghana in Friday’s 2018 World Cup qualifier in Tamale. The 19-man squad, which includes top rated South Africa-based top goalkeeper Dennis Onyango, will leave Kampala for Togo on Sunday night. Also included is Yunnus Ssentum, who missed the … Read more
Ghana coach Avram Grant has called-up 23 players including Sogndal’s Gilbert Koomson for Friday’s 2018 World Cup qualifier against Uganda in Tamale. The Norway-based midfielder has been handed his first Black Stars call-up while midfielder Enoch Adu Kofi, who plays in Sweden, returns to the national team for the first time since December 2014. Captain … Read more
The Gabon international failed to find the net to add to his five goals already scored this season Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang failed to inspire Borussia Dortmund as they suffered a 2-0 loss at the hands of Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga on Saturday afternoon. The Gabon international failed to find the net to add to his … Read more
Asamoah Gyan will arrive in his native country today (Friday) ahead of Ghana’s 2018 World Cup qualifier against Uganda next week. The 30-year-old has peaked at the right time after he grabbed a sensational brace for Al Ahli in their 3-2 win over Al Shabab in the UAE League Cup on Thursday. Gyan, on loan … Read more
Ghana goal machine Asamoah Gyan has fired a strong warning to Uganda ahead of their 2018 World Cup qualifier by scoring a brace for Al Ahli in their 3-2 win over Al Shabab in the UAE League Cup on Thursday. Gyan, 30, put his team 2-1 ahead in the 35th minute after Lima had canceled … Read more
South Africa coach Ephraim ‘Shakes’ Mashaba has announced a squad of 25 players to face Ghana in an international friendly in Durban on October 11. The Bafana Bafana will engage Burkina Faso in a 2018 World Cup qualifier prior to the tie against the Black Stars. The friendly will afford the two nations the opportunity … Read more
Ghana coach Avram Grant has not been paid for three months, in a massive power-play which threatens the country’s 2018 World Cup qualifying bid, GHANAsoccernet.com sleuth hounding has revealed. The former Chelsea trainer has not received his financial entitlements, less than two weeks before the West Africans begins the 2018 World Cup qualifier against Uganda … Read more