Also known as: Africa Cup of Nations in 2024 · 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
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The Ghanaian Times
… This massive bureaucratic intervention was triggered by the Black Stars’ sensational ability to turn the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers into a masterclass in comedic defence. …
What the 7 directives mean for the future of football governanceJoy Online
… Ghana surrendered a two-goal lead at the Accra Sports Stadium to suffer their second consecutive defeat in the opening two matches of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. …
Boyoyo: Is the new search for a Black Stars coach a faux pas or an own goal?Joy Online
Our football politics has developed a familiar script following two defeats in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers — a 2-0 reverse at Côte d’Ivoire and an ignominious 4-2 home defeat to Gambia. …
How the NPP and NDC undermine the GFA, then demand accountabilityJoy Online
… A record that should shame everyone responsible Ghana failed to qualify for the last Africa Cup of Nations. …
Kurt must goThe Ghanaian Times
… His comments come in the wake of a tumultuous period for the Black Stars of Ghana, who are winless in their last eight Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches. …
National teams require different management approach – Ernest ThompsonThe Ghanaian Times
… Ghana took a commanding 2-0 lead and appeared to have taken control of the match, but the Black Stars eventually conceded four goals to suffer another disappointing defeat in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. …
Change your ways Kurt; football is dying and needs helpJoy Online
… Pressure on the GFA has intensified after Ghana suffered back-to-back defeats in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, The senior national team is now in danger of missing two consecutive AFCON tournaments. …
Government ‘cannot dissolve’ GFA – Sports Minister Kofi AdamsJoy Online
… SWAG pointed to Ghana’s failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the first such absence in 24 years, as well as a series of poor performances by the national teams, as indications of deeper structural challenges confronting the game. …
SWAG calls on GFA leadership to fix Ghana football or step asideJoy Online
… After his short-term contract ended following the World Cup, talks were held about extending his deal for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. …
The numbers behind Carlos Queiroz’s tenure as Black Stars bossJoy Online
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has announced that the hearing for the appeal by the Senegalese Football Federation on the ruling of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will take place next month. …
CAS hearing on AFCON final appeal by Senegalese Football Federation set for October 8Ghana will host Somalia in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at Sekondi Sports Stadium on November 12, 2026, pending CAF temporary approval. The stadium has undergone partial renovations but must complete additional work on dressing rooms, drainage, CCTV, media facilities, and crowd management systems to meet full CAF licensing standards.
4 November 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana will host Somalia in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at Sekondi Sports Stadium on November 12, 2026, pending CAF temporary approval. The stadium has undergone partial renovations but must complete additional work on dressing rooms, drainage, CCTV, media facilities, and crowd management systems to meet full CAF licensing standards.
4 November 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Stars have been nominated for the Men's National Team of the Year at the 2026 CAF Awards, alongside nine other African nations. The nomination follows their qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, though the team has recently struggled with just one win in their last eight matches and sits at the bottom of their Africa Cup of Nations qualification group.
4 November 2026 · Joy Online →
CAF has appointed Gerson Adolfo Mico Esono Angono of Equatorial Guinea as centre referee for the second leg of Ghana's U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya, scheduled for November 17, 2026, at the Accra Sports Stadium.
3 November 2026 · Daily Guide →
Former Ghana international Stephen Frimpong Manso says the Black Stars have the quality to defeat Somalia in their upcoming 2027 AFCON qualifiers on November 12 and 16, despite Ghana's recent back-to-back losses to Côte d'Ivoire and Gambia. He acknowledged Somalia's improvement but expressed confidence Ghana can win if players perform their best.
3 November 2026 · Joy Online →
The Acting Director-General of the National Sports Authority says Ghana will complete works on five national stadia—Accra, Essipong, Kumasi, Tamale, and Cape Coast—to address the lack of venues fit for high-profile matches. Only the Accra Sports Stadium is currently CAF-approved, though Essipong recently hosted its first competitive game in seven years.
3 November 2026 · Joy Online →
CAF president Patrice Motsepe defended maintaining the Africa Cup of Nations on a two-year schedule through 2028, then moving to a three-year cycle with tournaments in 2031 and 2033. The decision was made to protect African football, the 54 member associations, and African players working abroad, and amid concerns about the proposed Africa Nations League's development timeline.
30 October 2026 · Joy Online →
CAF's Executive Committee unanimously voted to restore the Africa Cup of Nations to a two-year cycle, reversing its previous decision to hold the tournament every four years. The decision was announced following CAF President Patrice Motsepe's announcement at the CAF Strategy Conference in Cabo Verde last month that the committee would reassess the four-year plan.
30 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Spain's ambassador to Ghana visited Ghana's national amputee football team, the Black Challenge, ahead of the 2026 Amputee Football World Cup in Mexico, offering encouragement and emphasizing the importance of promoting disability rights through sport. Ghana has been drawn in Group D alongside Colombia, Angola and Iraq.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Football Association Communications Director Henry Asante Twum said restoring the Black Stars to their former level will require considerable time and effort, following the team's poor run of one victory in eight recent matches and losses in their opening two AFCON Group C qualifiers against Ivory Coast and The Gambia.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Ghana international Laryea Kingston says the Black Stars' qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda will be a miracle, after Ghana lost their opening two qualifiers to Côte d'Ivoire and Gambia and sit bottom of their group with no points. Kingston noted that with two teams already on six points and Ghana needing to win all remaining games, it will be very difficult to turn things around.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Ghana international Anthony Baffoe has withdrawn from the committee tasked with finding a new head coach for the Black Stars, the GFA confirmed. The committee remains chaired by Fred Pappoe and includes Stephen Appiah, Agbesi Dzakpasu, and Faisal Chibsah, with no reason given for Baffoe's withdrawal.
22 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke has reiterated his interest in coaching Ghana's Black Stars, citing the country's footballing history and quality of available players. The position became vacant following Carlos Queiroz's departure after Ghana's poor start to 2027 AFCON qualifiers, with consecutive defeats to Ivory Coast and The Gambia.
21 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
FIFA has suspended Egypt coach Hossam Hassan and his twin brother Ibrahim Hassan (Egypt's national team director) for three matches each, and forward Mostafa Zico for five matches, following their criticism of refereeing after Egypt's 3-2 World Cup defeat to Argentina. The sanctions stem from Hassan blaming refereeing errors for Egypt's elimination and Zico insulting the referee in a post-match interview.
21 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke has reaffirmed his desire to become head coach of Ghana's Black Stars, citing the country's footballing history and quality of available players. Yorke believes the national team has the talent required but needs the right culture and commitment from players to succeed.
21 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Former Manchester United forward Dwight Yorke has confirmed his interest in becoming the next Black Stars head coach following Carlos Queiroz's departure. Yorke told The Guardian that Ghana's talented squad makes the role attractive if the right team culture and player commitment are established.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Football Association has appointed Kim Lars Björkegren, coach of the Black Queens, as temporary head coach of the men's senior national team for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Somalia. A five-member committee plans to appoint a substantive coach by November 2026, with a decision expected after the two matches against Somalia.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Court of Arbitration for Sport will issue a full ruling by end of November on Senegal's appeal against being stripped of the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations title after CAF declared Morocco champions, despite Senegal's 1-0 extra-time victory in the January final in Rabat. Senegal was stripped of the title after CAF ruled they forfeited the match by walking off the pitch in protest over a late penalty decision.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
FIFA has suspended Egypt coach Hossam Hassan for three matches and forward Mostafa Zico for five matches after they criticized the referee following Egypt's 3-2 World Cup loss to Argentina. Ibrahim Hassan, the coach's brother and Egypt's national team director, was also suspended for three matches.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
More than 400 coaches have applied for Ghana's Black Stars head coach position after Carlos Queiroz's departure following defeats to Côte d'Ivoire and The Gambia in 2027 AFCON qualifying matches. A five-member GFA committee is expected to recommend Queiroz's successor on Thursday, with an interim technical team to oversee Ghana's next qualifiers against Somalia in November.
16 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Former Ghana League Clubs Association chairman Kudjoe Fianoo has demanded that GFA President Kurt Okraku and his Executive Council resign, citing the steady decline of Ghanaian football and the Black Stars' failure to progress beyond group stages in recent Africa Cup of Nations tournaments and qualify for the 2025 edition.
14 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Former GFA Vice President George Afriyie has called on the Black Stars to assemble their best players for remaining 2027 AFCON qualifiers, saying Ghana's chances of qualifying are not over despite losing their opening two matches. He stressed that in a league format, winning the rest of the games could still lead to qualification.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's U17 football team has qualified for the WAFU Zone B tournament semi-finals after consecutive wins over Togo and Benin. Head coach Kassim Ocansey said the team now targets reaching the final to secure qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A five-member committee tasked with finding a successor to Carlos Queiroz is expected to recommend an interim coach for the Black Stars on Friday, October 9, who will take charge during November's AFCON qualifier double-header against Somalia while the search for a permanent head coach continues.
8 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Between major tournaments, the English Premier League and Ghana Premier League now structure the Ghanaian sporting week, establishing a steady culture of matchday betting among adults aged 18 and over licensed by the Gaming Commission of Ghana.
8 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Court of Arbitration for Sport heard Senegal's appeal after the Confederation of African Football stripped them of this year's Africa Cup of Nations title and awarded it to Morocco. Senegal had beaten Morocco 1-0 in the final in January after walking off the pitch for 14 minutes in protest of a penalty decision, but CAF's Appeal Board ruled they forfeited the match by leaving the field.
8 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Sports Writers Association of Ghana has called on the Ghana Football Association leadership to urgently reverse the declining fortunes of Ghana football or step aside. The association cited Ghana's failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations—the first such absence in 24 years—and poor performances by the Black Stars as evidence of structural challenges requiring comprehensive overhaul.
7 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Aduana FC General Manager Takyi Arhin has defended GFA president Kurt Okraku against criticism over Ghana's poor AFCON qualifier results, arguing that the performance of the national team should be separated from the GFA's wider responsibilities and that state funding is a shared issue.
6 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
King Faisal bankroller Alhaji Grunsah claims many domestic clubs are scared to criticize the Ghana Football Association over mismanagement due to fear of intimidation and relegation, naming Kotoko and Hearts Oak as examples. He called on GFA leadership under Kurt Okraku to resign before Ghana's next match, arguing poor management has affected player selection and the national teams.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana midfielder Rahim Ibrahim has signed a contract extension with Slovan Bratislava keeping him at the club until 2030. The 25-year-old has made seven appearances and scored twice this season and recently joined the Black Stars squad for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Football analyst Kojo Addae Mensah has suggested that Ghana should consider withdrawing from the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, citing concerns over the tight timeline for appointing a new head coach following Carlos Queiroz's departure, with Ghana's next match against Somalia set for November 11.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →