The Black Stars of Ghana were once a force to reckon with as far as football is concerned globally. The mere thought of playing the Black Stars alone sent shivers down the spine of their opponents. Three consecutive FIFA World Cup appearances are enough to corroborate this assertion.
The Black Queen’s of Ghana have been ranked fourth in Africa in the latest FIFA ranking just behind Nigeria, South Africa and Morocco who are ranked first, second and third respectively.
Ahead of every major tournament, there is always plenty fanfare surrounding call-ups to the national team, as every player eagerly anticipates receiving the honour of representing their country at the highest level. The handlers of the Black Stars could in the coming weeks name a squad to start preparations for next month’s AFCON tournament.
Ghanaian football legend, Wilberforce Mfum, has voiced his concerns over the lackluster performance of players representing the national team, the Black Stars, in recent matches.
Former Bibiani Gold Stars coach Michael Osei passionately advocates for the inclusion of three exceptional players – Richmond Lamptey, Stephen Banahene, and Kelvin Osei Assibey – in Ghana's squad for the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.
Ibrahim Sannie Daara, former Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), expressed his conviction that Richmond Lamptey deserves a spot in the Black Stars lineup for the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
