Black Stars coach Kwasi Appiah begins his first major test of his second stint with the team tomorrow when they play the Walias of Ethiopia at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi in a group qualifier for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. Appiah aims to pick one of the slots for the 2019 AFCON … Read more
The Leone Stars of Sierra Leone on Saturday humbled the Harambee Stars of Kenya to take an early lead in Group F in the qualifying campaign for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. Julius Wobay and FC Zurich’s Umaru Bangura scored for the home side while Michael Olunga got the goal for the 10-man East … Read more
Deputy Captain of the Black Stars, Andre Dede Ayew, has cautioned his colleague to eschew complacency when they play their first qualifying match in the build up to the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. Ghana finished fourth in the 2017 tournament held in Gabon earlier this year, with Ayew scoring two goals, but … Read more
Former African champions Nigeria and Zambia both suffered home defeats on Saturday in their first group qualifiers for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. Nigeria, who failed to qualify for the last two editions of the tournament, fell to their first competitive defeat to South Africa, losing 2-0 in Uyo in the Group … Read more
Jerry Akaminko has expressed delight at making a return to the Black Stars, adding that he does not believe Rashid Sumaila was behind the injury that ruled him out of the 2014 World Cup. Malam Isaka Salia, a spiritualist based in the Western Region had accused Sumaila for causing the horrible injury sustained by Akaminko. … Read more
Center-back Jerry Akaminko has joined the Black Stars for the first time in 3 years after he suffered a career-threatening injury on duty with Ghana prior to the 2014 World Cup. The former Heart of Lions defender twisted his ankle at the De Kuip in Rotterdam as Ghana lost 1-0 to the Netherlands on May … Read more
Ghana assistant coach Ibrahim Tanko says the Black Stars will adopt possessive brand of football. The four-time African champions take on Ethiopia in a 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Ghana’s second largest city, Kumasi on Sunday. And the former Cameroon assistant coach has revealed the side will adopt the relentless ‘tiki-taka’ brand of … Read more
Black Stars assistant coach Ibrahim Tanko says the Black Stars will adopt possessive brand of football under the new technical regime led by Kwesi Appiah. Ghana are currently in preparation to take on Ethiopia in a 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Ghana’s second largest city, Kumasi on Sunday. And the former Cameroon assistant … Read more
Wa All Stars goalkeeper Richard Ofori wants to be the number one goal keeper for the Black Stars ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Ethiopia. Ofori has been in top shape since 2015/2016 season and helped his team to win the Ghana Premier League that season. Ofori manned the post once … Read more
Ghana midfielder Afriyie Acquah has rejected suggestions that Kwesi Appiah could face troubles following his reappointment as Black Stars coach since a majority of the team’s foreign-based players don’t respect local coaches. The 56-year-old was handed a two-year contract and presented to the media on Tuesday, with the Torino star insisting that the players regard … Read more
The Black Stars midfielder has refuted claims that the team’s foreign-based players look down on local coaches Ghana midfielder Afriyie Acquah has rejected suggestions that Kwesi Appiah could face troubles following his reappointment as Black Stars coach since a majority of the team’s foreign-based players don’t respect local coaches. The 56-year-old was handed a two-year … Read more
Fifteen days after officially beginning work, Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah will be officially unveiled on Tuesday at the head office of the Ghana Football Association. Appiah, who was reappointed as coach of the team two months ago, has already started working calling up players to the B-team as well as monitoring league centers and attending … Read more
Former Al Khartoum SC trainer Kwesi Appiah will officially start work as Black Stars coach today on a two-year contract. The ex-Ghana captain arrived in the country last week and has been introduced to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo and Sports Minister Isaac Asiamah. His re-appointment happened early April after beating Hugo Broos and … Read more
Newly appointed Black Stars coach, Kwesi Appiah is of the view that his reunion with the Black Stars was an action of divinity. Kwesi Appiah who arrived in Accra today to a rousing welcome believes that God wanted him to return to the Black Stars. According to the ex-Al Khartoum coach, the campaign by majority … Read more
Re-appointed Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah has arrived in the West African nation to a rousing welcome. The 56-year-old was met on arrival by officials of the Ghana Football Association, hoards of journalists and supporter groups. The Kotoko legend has agreed a two-year deal to replace Avram Grant as new boss. The gaffer is expected to … Read more
He was named named last month after beating Hugo Broos and Willy Sagnol in an interview session Kwesi Appiah will arrive in the country today to start work as Black Stars coach. The ex-Ghana captain will fly into the country from the United Kingdom where he went to visit his family. Appiah, a former Al … Read more
Ghana’s national team will be seeking a revival when Kwesi Appiah takes charge of the Black Stars for the second time from next month. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) re-appointed the former international defender as the coach of the Black Stars earlier this month. The Black Stars have had mixed fortunes since the Appiah left … Read more
With Sulley Muntari hardly impressing against Juventus, the defender proved why he could be an asset for Ghana’s new coach Kwesi Appiah Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah would have realised by watching Juventus’ 2-0 win at Pescara on Saturday which player to chase for an invitation back in the Black Stars ahead of the 2019 Africa … Read more
It was a warm atmosphere at the Al Khartoum farewell party organized for new Black Stars coach Kwesi Appiah, who has agreed on a two-year deal with the Ghana Football Association. Despite the negative comments on the side of Ghanaians, Sudanese side Al Khartoum is surely proud of their outgoing coach Kwesi Appiah who will be … Read more
Despite the negative comments on the side of Ghanaians, Sudanese side Al Khartoum is surely proud of their outgoing coach Kwesi Appiah who will be heading to the Black Stars anytime soon. The Sudanese side has given the Ghanaian coach a rousing farewell as he departs to coach the Ghana national team. Former Black Stars coach Kwesi … Read more