2 h. ago Sports Minister’s ‘needless’ statement cost Black Stars against Chad – Sannie Daara

Former Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and CAF Media Officer, Ibrahim Sannie Daara, has blamed Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams for Ghana’s disappointing 1-1 draw with Chad on Thursday in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The Black Stars looked on course for victory after Jordan Ayew’s 17th-minute opener, but Ecua […]

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3 h. ago 2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Elisha Owusu to miss Mali test through suspension

Midfielder Elisha Owusu will not be available for selection when the Black Stars face Mali in a 2026 World Cup Qualifier on Monday. Owusu was shown a yellow card in Thursday’s Group I match against Chad in N’djamena. The Auxerre midfielder has now accumulated two yellow cards and will now serve a one match ban. […]

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4 h. ago World Cup Qualifiers 2026: Kwasi Sibo earns late Black Stars call

Real Oviedo midfielder Kwasi Sibo has received a late call-up to the Black Stars squad ahead of Ghana’s crucial World Cup qualifying clash with Mali on September 8. His inclusion comes as head coach Otto Addo seeks to strengthen his midfield options following Ghana’s disappointing 1-1 draw with Chad on September 4 at the Stade […]

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7 h. ago Kojo Yankah blames Sports Minister Kofi Adams for Black Stars’ draw with Chad

Former Western Regional Football Association chairman Kojo Yankah has blamed Minister of Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams for the Black Stars’ 1-1 draw with Chad in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

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8 h. ago World Cup 2026Q: Black Stars ‘were not good enough’ against Chad – Otto Addo

Ghana’s Black Stars head coach Otto Addo is not satisfied with the performance of his players in the draw with Chad in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

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8 h. ago World Cup 2026Q: ‘We should have killed the game’ – Otto Addo on Chad draw

Head Coach of Ghana’s Black Stars, Otto Addo, has bemoaned his side’s wastefulness in front of goal in the frustrating 1-1 draw with Chad in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers at the Marshal Idriss Deby Itno Olympic Stadium.

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9 h. ago 2026 WCQ: Madagascar, Mali secure wins to blow Group I wide open

Madagascar and Mali revived their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying hopes on matchday seven, blowing Group I wide open with just three rounds left to play. Ghana began the round with a three-point cushion over nearest challengers Comoros and had the chance to double that gap. But a frustrating draw away to Chad allowed the […]

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19 h. ago Black Stars Qualification Campaign Drives Travel Industry Optimism

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/black-stars-qualification-campaign-drives-travel-industry-optimism/Ghana’s travel and tourism sector anticipates increased business demand if the Black Stars secure qualification for the 2026 World Cup co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Ghana currently leads Group I with 15 points, having won five matches and lost one in their qualifying campaign, positioning the team favorably for qualification to the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/black-stars-qualification-campaign-drives-travel-industry-optimism/

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25 h. ago World Cup 2026Q: Black Stars fumble opportunity to go six points clear

The Black Stars blew their chance to extend their lead in Group I of the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers after drawing with Chad. Ghana, having led in the opening half of the game, failed to snatch all three points as Chad equalised in the closing minutes of the encounter. Black Stars came into […]

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25 h. ago World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Black Stars blow chance to go six points clear after draw with Chad

The Black Stars blew their chance to extend their lead in Group I of the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers after drawing with Chad. Ghana, having led in the opening half of the game, failed to snatch all three points as Chad equalised in the closing minutes of the encounter. Black Stars came into […]

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42 h. ago “Be prepared to die for Ghana” – Kwabena Agyepong urges Black Stars

Presidential aspirant for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwabena Agyei Agyapong, has called on the Black Stars to show greater commitment and national pride as they prepare for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Chad.

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44 h. ago Benjamin Asare’s exploits with Black Stars plus for Hearts of Oak – Didi Dramani

Hearts of Oak head coach Didi Dramani believes Benjamin Asare’s involvement with the Black Stars represents a huge boost for the club, even as they prepare to face Great Olympics without their captain in the 2025 Democracy Cup. Asare has travelled with the national team for Thursday’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against Chad in N’Djamena, […]

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45 h. ago 2025 Democracy Cup: Hearts of Oak have capable replacements for Benjamin Asare – Dramani

Hearts of Oak will be without first-choice goalkeeper Benjamin Asare when they face city rivals Great Olympics in the Democracy Cup on Friday at the University of Ghana Stadium. Asare is currently with the Black Stars, who play Chad on Thursday afternoon in a 2026 World Cup qualifier in N’Djamena. Speaking at the pre-match press […]

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51 h. ago Ghana Sets Ticket Prices for World Cup Qualifier Against Mali

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-sets-ticket-prices-for-world-cup-qualifier-against-mali/Sports Minister Kofi Adams has announced ticket pricing for Ghana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Mali, scheduled for Monday at the Accra Sports Stadium, with premium seats priced at 1,000 Ghana cedis. The Black Stars will host Mali on September 8 following their away fixture against Chad on Thursday in N’Djamena. Coach Otto Addo’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-sets-ticket-prices-for-world-cup-qualifier-against-mali/

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53 h. ago FIFA WCQ: Paintsil and Djiku to miss Ghana’s World Cup qualifier against Chad

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has confirmed that Black Stars duo Alexander Djiku and Joseph Paintsil will miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Chad but will be available for the clash with Mali. Both players were initially named in Otto Addo’s 24-man squad but could not join the team in Accra before their […]

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55 h. ago We will respond to Sports Ministry statement on Black Stars budget soon – GFA

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) says it has taken careful note of the Ministry of Sports and Recreation’s statements on the Black Stars’ budget for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers and will provide clarifications in due course.

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56 h. ago List of items removed or readjusted by Sports Ministry in Black Stars budget; $5k fuel scrapped

The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has announced significant adjustments to the budget for the Black Stars’ 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Mali, resulting in savings of over USD 732,000.

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69 h. ago Gov’t cuts Black Stars budget by over $732,000 for World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Mali

The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has announced significant savings on the Black Stars’ budget for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, following a directive from President John Mahama to ensure transparency and fiscal prudence in national team expenditure.

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3 d. ago FIFA WCQ: Black Stars to depart Accra for N’jamena ahead of Chad clash

The Black Stars will depart Accra for N'Djamena on Tuesday, September 2, for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Chad. Ghana has been training in Accra for the crucial match, with Otto Addo set to travel with all 24 invited players.

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3 d. ago Black Stars to depart Accra for N’jamena ahead of Chad clash

The Black Stars will depart Accra for N'Djamena on Tuesday, September 2, for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Chad. Ghana has been training in Accra for the crucial match, with Otto Addo set to travel with all 24 invited players.

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