Real Madrid’s rising star, Jude Bellingham, has commended Black Stars head coach Otto Addo for his influential role in nurturing young players during their time together at Borussia Dortmund.
Asamoah Gyan, the former Black Stars striker, has revealed that his decision to join the Chinese Super League in 2015 was a pivotal moment in his career that ultimately led to the establishment of multiple businesses in Ghana.
Players from the senior women’s national team, the Black Queens, have started arriving as they prepare for next week’s international friendly against Japan. Head coach Nora Hauptle has named a squad of 33 players for the match, scheduled to take place on July 13 at the Kanazawa Go Go Curry Stadium in Tokyo.
Among the early arrivals are England-based players Freda Ayisi, Princella Adubea, and Bridget Adu, who have joined their teammates for the training camp. The team will train in Ghana for a few days before traveling to Japan for the friendly.
This upcoming match serves as preparation for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, following the Black Queens' successful qualification for the tournament in Morocco. The friendly also provides a valuable opportunity for the team to sharpen their skills ahead of the competition.
Japan is also in the midst of preparations for the Olympic Games, a spot Ghana narrowly missed after losing to Zambia in the qualifiers. The match marks Ghana’s return to the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after a six-year absence.
Ghana prospect Grejohn Kyei has sealed a transfer move to Belgium Pro League side Standard Liege.
Black Stars forward Osman Bukari had his first training session with Austin FC after finalizing his move to Major League Soccer. The 25-year-old signed a three-year deal as a Designated Player with the Verdes, transferring from Serbian champions Red Star Belgrade in early June.
His arrival in Texas was delayed due to his participation in international matches with the Black Stars during the World Cup qualifiers. Bukari received a warm welcome in Austin last week but was unable to play in the match against Sporting Kansas.
On Monday, the speedy winger joined his new teammates for training in preparation for Sunday's game against New York City. "Getting started and focused as usual. Alhamdulilah for everything," Bukari shared on social media after his first practice.
Ghanaian legend Asamoah Gyan has acknowledged that moving to the Chinese Super League was a challenging decision. After a stellar period with Al Ain in the UAE, Gyan joined Shanghai SIPG in July 2015 on a two-year deal, earning a weekly salary of £227,000.
In an interview with Wontumi Radio, the 39-year-old revealed the difficulty of the move but shared that consulting with his family led to a collective decision that it was the right career step. "It was a difficult decision for me, but I spoke to everyone around me, and we decided it was the best move for me," he said.
"Luckily, it turned out well for me, and we have managed to establish companies that are employing Ghanaians," he added. Gyan, who also played for Liberty Professionals, Stade Rennes, Udinese, and Sunderland, went on to play for Kayserispor, North East United, and Legon Cities before retiring in June 2023.
He remains Ghana's all-time leading goalscorer with 51 goals and holds the record as Africa's highest goalscorer in World Cup history.
