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Alidu Seidu

Alidu Seidu — Ghana defender with 25 caps, joined OGC Nice on loan from Stade Rennes for 2026/27 season.

2026-05-252026-10-07

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … The includes Mohammed Kudus, Antoine Semenyo, Thomas Partey, Jordan Ayew, Baba Rahman and Alidu Seidu. …

    AFCON 2027Q: ‘No player deliberately turned down Ghana’ – Kurt defends injury withdrawals
  3. Joy Online

    … He is particularly looking forward to meeting Alidu Seidu and Augustine Boakye, who were his seniors during their time at the academy. …

    ‘I was waiting for the list to believe my Black Stars call-up was real’- Ronald Donkor
  4. Joy Online

    … The players added are: Defenders: Jonas Adjetey (VfL Wolfsburg), Alidu Seidu (OGC Nice), Ebenezer Annan (Rapid Bucharest) and Rockson Yeboah (Osasuna) Midfielder: Rahim Ibrahim (Slovan Bratislava) Forwards: Brandon Thomas-Asante (Coventry City), Mohammed Fuseini (Derby County), B …

    AFCON 2027Q: Nine new call-up for Cote, The Gambia matches
  5. Joy Online

    … Alidu Seidu, Jonas Adjetey, Mohammed Fuseini and Brandon Thomas-Asante have since been called up as replacements. …

    Black Stars must win next game against Côte d’Ivoire – Carlos Queiroz
  6. Joy Online

    … Alidu Seidu, Jonas Adjetey, Mohammed Fuseini and Brandon Thomas-Asante have since been called up as replacements. …

    ‘Most important trophy now is the next game’ – Carlos Queiroz
  7. Joy Online

    Ghana defender Alidu Seidu has joined French Ligue 1 side OGC Nice on loan from Stade Rennais until the end of the 2026/27 season. …

    Alidu Seidu joins OGC Nice on loan
  8. Joy Online

    … Alidu Seidu, who is on the verge of a loan move to OGC Nice is also left out. Ghana face Côte d’Ivoire on September 24 before hosting Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium three days later. …

    Black Stars: Thomas-Asante, Adjetey, others dropped for September-October international break
  9. Joy Online

    Ghana defender Alidu Seidu has returned to first-team training at Rennes after being included in the club’s Europa League squad. …

    Rennes register Ghana defender Alidu Seidu for Europa League amid Nice interest
  10. August 2026
  11. The Ghanaian Times

    … Alidu Seidu, held prayers to mark the first anniversary of the death of the former MP, Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed. …

    Omane Boamah, Murtala Mohammed immortalised with cenotaph, qur’anic prayers
  12. July 2026
  13. The Ghanaian Times

    … Elisha Owusu and Kwasi Sibo also failed to control the midfield as we expected, while Alidu Seidu had a difficult evening defensively,” he said. …

    Black Stars exit from World Cup …fans blame technical team for team’s poor show

Tuesday 29 September

  1. Black Stars host Gambia in AFCON 2027 qualifier

    Ghana's Black Stars face The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match following a 2-0 opening defeat to Côte d'Ivoire. The squad will be without Mohammed Kudus and other key players through injury, with nine additional players called up for the fixture.

    29 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Black Stars face Gambia aiming to recover from Ivory Coast loss

    Ghana's Black Stars host The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium after losing 2-0 to Côte d'Ivoire in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying Group C match. Coach Carlos Queiroz has called up nine additional players due to injuries to key players including Mohammed Kudus.

    29 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

  3. Ghana urged to seize AFCON qualifier chance despite injury absences

    Former Ghana goalkeeper Abukari Damba has called on the Black Stars to focus on their opportunity rather than dwell on key player absences ahead of their AFCON qualifier against Gambia on September 29. The squad has been affected by injuries to seven key players including captain Jordan Ayew and Mohammed Kudus, but Damba and coach Carlos Queiroz have urged the available replacements to prove themselves.

    29 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Damba urges Black Stars to focus on opportunity against Gambia

    Former Ghana goalkeeper Abukari Damba has called on the Black Stars to seize their opportunity in an upcoming AFCON qualifier against Gambia rather than dwell on the withdrawal of key players including captain Jordan Ayew, Mohammed Kudus, and Antoine Semenyo due to injuries. Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz similarly urged fans to support the available squad.

    29 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. Ghana face Gambia in 2027 Afcon qualifiers at home

    Ghana host The Gambia at Accra Sports Stadium in Group C of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, seeking to recover after losing 2-0 to Côte d'Ivoire in their opener. The Gambia arrive with three points from a 2-1 win over Somalia.

    29 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 28 September

  1. Black Stars face must-win clash versus Gambia in AFCON qualifier

    Ghana's Black Stars lost 2–0 to Côte d'Ivoire in their opening Group C fixture and now face The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium tomorrow at 4pm in a crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, with coach Carlos Queiroz's squad missing several key players including Mohammed Kudus, Antoine Semenyo, and Jordan Ayew.

    28 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 24 September

  1. Black Stars face Côte d'Ivoire without seven key players

    Ghana begins their 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign against Côte d'Ivoire in Bouaké without Mohammed Kudus, Thomas Partey, Antoine Semenyo, captain Jordan Ayew, Prince Adu Kwabena, Alidu Seidu and other players, depriving the team of experience, creativity and attacking strength.

    24 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Ghana face Côte d'Ivoire in Queiroz's first AFCON qualifier test

    Carlos Queiroz's Ghana face Côte d'Ivoire in an away AFCON qualifier in Bouaké, marking the Portuguese coach's first competitive match in his second spell. After missing the 2025 AFCON following a winless qualifying campaign, Ghana must demonstrate the defensive discipline that helped them reach the World Cup knockout stage.

    24 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Ghana coach Queiroz confident despite injuries ahead of AFCON qualifiers

    Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz said the squad will remain focused despite several key players being unavailable due to injuries or withdrawal ahead of 2027 AFCON qualifiers against Côte d'Ivoire and The Gambia. Queiroz expressed concern that frequent squad changes hinder team continuity, but said the team will keep performing despite the challenges.

    24 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 23 September

  1. Queiroz adds nine players to Black Stars squad

    Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has added nine players to his squad for upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Côte d'Ivoire and The Gambia, plus an international friendly against Morocco, following medical uncertainties with initially called-up players. The additions include defenders Jonas Adjetey, Alidu Seidu, Ebenezer Annan, and Rockson Yeboah; midfielder Rahim Ibrahim; and forwards Brandon Thomas-Asante, Mohammed Fuseini, Benjamin Tetteh, and Felix Afena-Gyan.

    23 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. FA President Kurt defends Black Stars injury withdrawals before AFCON 2027Q

    Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku has dismissed suggestions that players deliberately withdrew from the Black Stars, saying the absences of Mohammed Kudus, Antoine Semenyo, Thomas Partey, Jordan Ayew, Baba Rahman and Alidu Seidu are injury-related. The GFA has responded with late call-ups including Brandon Thomas-Asante, Felix Afena-Gyan and Jonas Adjetey as coach Carlos Queiroz prepares for the opening AFCON 2027 qualifier.

    23 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 22 September

  1. Ronald Donkor confirms first Black Stars call-up for AFCON qualifiers

    Midfielder Ronald Donkor says he waited for the official squad announcement to believe his first Black Stars call-up was real, after speaking with Alex prior to publication. The youngster, who will reunite with former JMG Academy seniors Alidu Seidu and Augustine Boakye, named in Carlos Queiroz's squad for Ghana's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

    22 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 21 September

  1. Carlos Queiroz adds nine players to Black Stars squad

    Ghana's head coach Carlos Queiroz has called up nine additional players for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Cote d'Ivoire and The Gambia, and a friendly against Morocco, due to medical uncertainties among some original squad members. The additions include four defenders, one midfielder, and four forwards, with the squad opening camp in Accra on Monday to prepare for the matches.

    21 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Black Stars coach emphasizes importance of opening AFCON qualifier win

    Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has stressed that winning their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Côte d'Ivoire in Bouaké on Thursday is the team's immediate priority as they seek to return to the tournament after missing 2025. Ghana's preparations have been affected by injuries, with Mohammed Kudus, Nathaniel Adjei, and Thomas Partey unavailable, prompting replacements including Alidu Seidu, Jonas Adjetey, Mohammed Fuseini, and Brandon Thomas-Asante.

    21 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Queiroz urges Black Stars to focus on next game in AFCON qualifying

    Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz says the most important priority is winning their next match as they begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, which opens with an away fixture against Côte d'Ivoire in Bouaké on Thursday followed by a home game against The Gambia. Ghana must navigate the campaign one game at a time despite squad changes due to injuries to Mohammed Kudus, Nathaniel Adjei, and Thomas Partey.

    21 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 18 September

  1. Ghana defender Alidu Seidu joins OGC Nice on loan

    Ghana defender Alidu Seidu has joined French Ligue 1 side OGC Nice on loan from Stade Rennais until the end of the 2026/27 season as a joker signing following defensive injuries. The 26-year-old, who has 25 caps for the Black Stars, brings Ligue 1 experience from previous spells at Clermont Foot and Rennes.

    18 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Black Stars drop World Cup players for September-October qualifiers

    The Ghana Football Association has dropped several players from its 2026 World Cup squad for three upcoming international matches against Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia and Morocco, including Coventry City forward Brandon Thomas-Asante, centre-back Jonas Adjei Adjetey, and midfielder Thomas Partey.

    18 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 15 September

  1. Ghana defender Seidu registered for Rennes Europa League

    Ghana defender Alidu Seidu has been included in Rennes' Europa League squad and returned to first-team training after a summer move failed to materialise. The 26-year-old is now registered for the club's Europa League campaign ahead of their opening fixture against Sturm Graz.

    15 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 10 August

  1. GAF unveils cenotaph honouring late Defence Minister Omane Boamah

    The Ghana Armed Forces unveiled a cenotaph at the Ministry of Defence in Accra to honour the late Minister of Defence, Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, on the first anniversary of the helicopter crash that killed eight people. President Mahama attended the ceremony and described the monument as a lasting reminder of the values of service, integrity, patriotism and sacrifice.

    10 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Black Stars eliminated from World Cup after loss to Colombia

    Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign ended with a 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the Round of 32. Fans blamed the technical team's player selection and the team's cautious tactical approach throughout the tournament.

    7 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 6 July

  1. Colombia defeats Ghana in World Cup Round of 32

    Colombia eliminated Ghana from the World Cup with a 1–0 victory in their Round of 32 match, with Jhon Arias scoring in the 14th minute. Ghana failed to register a single shot on target throughout the match, with goalkeeper Lawrence Ati Zigi making seven saves to limit the margin of defeat.

    6 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Black Stars eliminated from 2026 World Cup after Colombia defeat

    Ghana lost 1-0 to Colombia in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with coach Carlos Queiroz citing lack of maturity and experience as the team lacked composure and coordination throughout the match.

    6 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Saturday 4 July

  1. Ghana's World Cup exit blamed on tactical flaws and defensive collapse

    Ghana's elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following a 1-0 loss to Colombia, has exposed deep-seated frustration within the Black Stars camp over tactical vulnerability, offensive weakness, and squad transition issues. Coach Carlos Queiroz attributed the defensive breakdown to an early injury to Marvin Senaya that disrupted the team's discipline and organisation, allowing Colombia to exploit gaps and score.

    4 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Senaya injury disrupted Ghana defence in World Cup loss

    Ghana lost 1-0 to Colombia in a 2026 FIFA World Cup match, ending the team's campaign. Coach Carlos Queiroz attributed the defeat to early disruption of defensive organisation after defender Marvin Senaya's forced withdrawal through injury, allowing Jhon Arias to score the decisive goal.

    4 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Ghana loses 1–0 to Colombia in World Cup Round of 32

    Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign ended with a 1–0 defeat to Colombia in the Round of 32, with Jhon Arias scoring in the 14th minute to send the South Americans through to the last 16.

    4 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 11 June

  1. Ghana's set-piece strategy primes World Cup 2026 campaign

    Ghana scored 23 goals in 10 World Cup qualifiers, seven from set-pieces, under the guidance of Belgian set-piece coach Gregory De Grauwe. The team has refined its attacking set-pieces by targeting the back post where centre-backs Alexander Djiku and Mohammed Salisu are stationed, while also improving defensive organisation at set-pieces.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 4 June

  1. Ghana draw 1-1 with Wales after late Koumas equaliser

    Ghana were held to a 1-1 draw by Wales at Cardiff City Stadium after conceding a late equaliser. Caleb Yirenkyi gave Ghana the lead in the 66th minute, but Wales struck back in the closing stages to deny the Black Stars victory.

    4 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Ghana draw 1-1 with Wales in World Cup warm-up match

    Ghana drew 1-1 with Wales in a 2026 World Cup preparatory match at Cardiff Stadium, with Lewis Koumas scoring an equaliser late in the game. Several Ghana players, including Lawrence Ati Zigi and Marvin Senaya, earned positive ratings for their performances.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Queiroz announces Ghana's 26-man squad for 2026 World Cup

    Coach Carlos Queiroz has named Ghana's final 26-player squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, omitting goalkeepers Paul Reverson and Solomon Agbasi from the initial 28-man squad and replacing injured vice-captain Alexander Djiku with Derrick Luckassen.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 1 June

  1. Black Stars train with Partey, Williams ahead of Wales friendly

    Ghana's Black Stars completed a training session at Dragon Park on Saturday with 24 players, boosted by the arrival of Thomas Partey and Inaki Williams, ahead of a friendly against Wales on Tuesday in Cardiff as part of their 2026 World Cup preparations.

    1 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

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