Ghana's goalkeeper, Richard Ofori, expressed his dissatisfaction with his teammates over the sequence of events leading to Cape Verde's opening goal in the highly anticipated clash on Sunday night.
The (AFCON) match between Ghana and Cape Verde saw football enthusiasts witnessing a significant moment as Inaki Williams stepped onto the field wearing the Ghana jersey for the first time.
In the recent Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) clash between Ghana and Cape Verde, all eyes were on the young talent, Antoine Semenyo, as he made his debut for the Black Stars.
After losing embarrassingly to Cape Verde in his first ever AFCON game, Black Stars head coach Chris Hughton has admitted they are very disappointed in themselves for the painful defeat but hopes to bounce back stronger going forward.
A Ghanaian supporter has been arrested by Ivorian Police for assaulting Black Stars coach Chris Hughton after the team's 2-1 defeat to Cape Verde in the opening games of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
The 2023/24 Ashanti Regional Inter-Schools and Colleges boys soccer will head into day three on Monday, January 15, with round 16 which is packed some epic and exciting encounters.
Defending champions Simms SHS will continue their defence against Fast Track SHS in the last sixteen, Sakafia SHS will take on Konongo Odumase SHS in a herculean tie, whiles Real AMASS take on Asanteman SHS.
The top liner for the day and of course will be the last is grand masters Osei Kyeretwie SHS coming up against Opoku Ware School- in an encounter which promises to be a very cagey one.
Here's the fixtures coming up:
Day 3 (Monday) ROUND OF 16
15th January 2024
TIME: 8:00 AM
1. Fast Track SHS vs Simms SHS
2. Prempeh College vs. Mankranso SHS
3. Sakafia SHS vs. Konongo Odumase SHS
4. Asanteman SHS vs. T.I. Ahmadiyyah SHS, Kumasi
5. OLAG vs. Kumasi High School
6. Kumasi Anglican SHS VS Osei Tutu SHS
7. St. Michael’s SHS vs. Adu Gyamfi SHS
8. Opoku Ware School vs. Osei Kyeretwie SHS
Black Stars duo Mohammed Salisu and Gideon Mensah finally made their debuts at the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday night in defeat to Cape Verde.
Leicester City FC's young talent, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, sent a heartfelt message to Ghana's national football team, the Black Stars, ahead of their AFCON 2023 opening match against Cape Verde tonight at 8pm.
Ghana's captain, Andre Ayew, has urged his teammates to persevere and defy the expectations of those who have counted out the Black Stars.
Richmond Lamptey, the dynamic midfielder hailing from Asante Kotoko, recounts the exhilarating moment he received the call to join the Black Stars squad for the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
Lamptey, who has been showcasing exceptional skills and prowess throughout the ongoing 2023/24 Ghana Premier League season, rightfully earns his place among the three chosen players from the domestic league to represent Ghana on the grand continental stage.
With the countdown underway for Ghana's opening clash against Cape Verde this Sunday at 8:00 pm, Lamptey's journey to the national team adds an extra layer of excitement and anticipation.
"While I have worked hard, I never thought of being called to the Black Stars. I was in the room, and I saw that a new number had called me. So I called back, and I heard the voice of coach Didi Dramani. He told me, 'Haven't you seen my missed call?' Then I told him to forgive me as I have changed my phone," Lamptey shared with Ghana FA media.
"Then he told me to prepare this week; that's all he said to me. The next morning, he called again and asked if I had prepared, and I said yes. He said team manager Ameenu would call me and discuss everything. The next morning, coach Chris called me. Wow, I was excited, very excited; it was like a dream come true.
"I said God has done it. I will also thank the media; they didn't leave; they fought for me. I thank everybody who fought for me. I will not disappoint you," he expressed.
As Ghana enters the 34th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, Lamptey's inclusion adds a fresh dynamic to the team, carrying both the weight of expectation and the echoes of historical significance.
Mohammed Kudus opens up about his delayed arrival at the Black Stars camp for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), citing an injury setback as the reason.
Addressing the media before the AFCON tournament kickoff, the West Ham United forward discloses that the injury occurred after the last game with West Ham, prompting him to initiate rehabilitation at the club.
"After our last game at West Ham, I had a setback. I got an injury, so I started my rehabilitation at the club. There was constant communication between the club physiotherapist and the national team's physiotherapists, and the decision was for me to start my rehabilitation at the club and do the last part of my rehab here (in Ghana), and that is what I am doing," says Mohammed Kudus.
Expressing his commitment to being fully prepared for the tournament, Kudus acknowledges the importance of regaining fitness to contribute effectively to the Black Stars.
"I am doing my best to be ready for the team because the only way I can help the team is to be fully fit and ready," he adds.
The 2023 AFCON kicks off in Ivory Coast, with Ghana set to face Cape Verde in their Group B clash.
