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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.
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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.
Afriyie: Black Stars Must Field Their Best XI to Save AFCON 2027 Dream
Ghana sit bottom of Group C with no points, but George Afriyie insists the Black Stars can still book a ticket to AFCON 2027.
GFA admits Black Stars pain after nightmare start to AFCON qualifying
Two defeats, zero points and a restless fanbase: Ghana's FA says it feels the hurt as the Black Stars sink to the bottom of Group C.
Ghana Must Bounce Back Against Somalia as Black Stars Hunt Queiroz Successor
Two defeats, no points and no coach: the Black Stars need maximum returns from the Somalia double-header to keep their AFCON 2027 hopes alive.
Black Starlets One Win Away From WAFU Zone B U17 Semi-Finals
Ghana's Black Starlets face Benin in Ouagadougou knowing victory books their place in the WAFU Zone B U17 semi-finals.
Black Starlets Eye WAFU B U17 Semi-Final Spot Against Benin
Ghana's Black Starlets can book a last-four place in Ouagadougou on Tuesday, and assistant coach Mohammed Hamza says the squad is locked in.
Black Starlets Get Life Lessons Alongside Football in Ouagadougou
Ghana's U17 stars swapped the training pitch for a classroom as WAFU B tackled exploitation, money and life choices at the Zone B Championship.
Fianoo Demands Accountability as Black Stars Stumble in AFCON Qualifiers
Ghana sit bottom of Group C with zero points, and ex-GHALCA boss Kudjoe Fianoo says those who shape the Black Stars' setup must answer for it.
Sports Minister Sounds Alarm as Black Stars' AFCON Qualifying Nightmare Deepens
Two defeats, zero points and no head coach: Ghana's Sports Minister says the Black Stars' problems run deeper than results.
Afriyie Backs Black Stars to Rescue AFCON 2027 Dream
Ghana sit bottom of Group C with zero points, but ex-GFA vice-president George Afriyie insists the road to AFCON 2027 is far from closed.
CAF Hands Hakimi Two-Match Ban, Saibari Suspended, FRMF Fined
Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi will serve a two-match suspension with one (1) of these matches being suspended for one (1) year from the date of this decision, for his unsporting b
CAF Suspends Pape Thiaw for Five Matches, Fines Senegal FA
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed several sanctions on both Senegal and Morocco Federations, while confirming the suspension of coach Pape Thiaw for the next
Motsepe Dismisses Accusation of FIFA Influence on CAF Decisions
The Confederation of African Football (CAF)could have done a better job of explaining its decision to move the Africa Cup of Nations from every two to four years, but was standing
Senegal Stun Hosts Morocco in Extra Time to Win Second AFCON Title
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) was at its most perplexing as Senegal claimed a dramatic 1-0 extra-time victory over hosts Morocco in the final, marking the Lions of Teranga’s se
Brahim Díaz Inches Closer to AFCON Golden Boot Ahead of Final
It is rare in Africa Cup of Nations history to see as many as five players still in contention for the tournament’s Golden Boot, providing an intriguing subplot ahead of this weeke
“Morocco is plan A, Morocco is plan B, and Morocco is plan C” — Patrice Motsepe
Protests against the Moroccan government, partly triggered by spending on stadiums, will not change plans for the Africa Cup of Nations, the continent’s top football official said
South Africa Edge Nigeria to Reach First U-20 AFCON Final Since 1997
South Africa have qualified for the final of the 2025 U20 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Nigeria in Thursday’s semi-final.
Tylon Smith’s 66th-minute strike proved
CAF Names Royal Air Maroc as Official Partner for AFCON 2025 and WAFCON 2024
The African Football Confederation (CAF) and Royal Air Maroc (RAM) have sealed a historic strategic partnership that grants Morocco’s national airline the status of “Official Glob
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