Also known as: the Black Stars · Ghana Black Stars · Black Stars Fund · Blacks Stars · Black Sars · Ghana Blackstars · Ghana National Team · Senior National Football Team · Ghanaians · Black Stars of Ghana · Black stars team · the Ghana Black Stars
Ghana's senior men's national football team, currently rebuilding after poor 2027 AFCON qualifying starts and absent from 2025 tournament.
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The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has appointed Swedish coach Kim Lars Björkegren as interim head coach of the Black Stars ahead of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Somalia’s national team, the Ocean Stars, next month. …
Björkegren to lead Black Stars against SomaliaJoy Online
… Actress Nana Ama McBrown made a surprise appearance, while Criminal Investigations Department Director-General COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, Black Stars goalkeeper Benjamin Asare and former footballer Prince Tagoe were among those spotted at the stadium. …
ShattaFest 2026: Shatta Wale delivers memorable birthday celebration at Accra Sports StadiumJoy Online
Minister for Sports and Recreation Kofi Iddie Adams has stated that any foreign head coach appointed to lead the Black Stars must be committed to spending substantial time living in Ghana. …
‘No flying in just for matches’ – Kofi Adams sets conditions for next Black Stars coachJoy Online
Black Stars fullback Marvin Senaya has returned to light training on grass as he aims to return to competitive action following a muscle injury sustained during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. …
Ghana defender Marvin Senaya begins training ahead of comebackJoy Online
Kim Lars Bjorkegren will take charge of the Black Stars for the November international break as the search for a new head coach continues. …
AFCON 2027Q: Black Queens Coach to lead Black Stars for Somalia doubleheader with Tanko, Attram as assistantsDaily Guide
Fitzgerald Barkers Woode Veteran football administrator, Fitzgerald Barkers Woode has called on the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to prioritise careful consideration over haste in selecting the next Black Stars head coach. …
Nana Fitz Warns GFA Against Rushing Coach AppointmentJoy Online
Former Ghana midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu is confident that the Black Stars can recover from their poor start and secure qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). …
AFCON 2027Q: ‘I’m optimistic Black Stars can turn things around’ – Agyemang-BaduJoy Online
… The 61-year-old, who was born in Germany, featured for the Black Stars from 1991 to 1994 before taking up a role at CAF, including becoming its Deputy Secretary General for Football and Development. …
‘You never know tomorrow’ – Anthony Baffoe on contesting for GFA PresidencyDaily Guide
… While his tenure has seen some reforms in grassroots and women’s football, the Black Stars, Ghana’s flagship national team, have endured their worst run in recent history. …
Ex-GHALCA Chairman Demands Kurt Okraku’s Resignation Over Black Stars’ DeclineJoy Online
Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Vice President, George Afriyie, has urged the Black Stars to organize the country’s strongest players for their remaining 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification matches. …
AFCON 2027Q: ‘We should assemble the best squad’ – George Afriyie speaks on Black Stars’ teamThe Ghana Football Association has activated $500,000 from its GoldFields sponsorship agreement to support the Black Challenge, Ghana's National Amputee Football Team, as preparations intensify for the 2026 Amputee Football World Cup. The funding will cover accommodation, feeding, flights and allowances.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Football Association has activated $500,000 from its GoldFields sponsorship agreement to support the Black Challenge, Ghana's National Amputee Football Team, as preparations intensify for the 2026 Amputee Football World Cup. The funding will cover accommodation, feeding, flights and allowances.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Stars forward Fatawu Issahaku has received the Community Impact Award at the Best of Africa Awards in London, recognizing his contributions to philanthropic initiatives and community development beyond football.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Black Stars captain Andre Ayew has donated an undisclosed amount estimated between GHS 50,000 and GHS 100,000 to Ghana's national amputee football team, the Black Challenge, ahead of the 2026 Amputee Football World Cup in Mexico.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
FC AshantiGold CEO Edward Akuoko has called for Ghana to establish a separate Black Stars team for locally-based players alongside the foreign-based squad, arguing that a reliable pool of domestic talent would provide quality alternatives when key players are unavailable and improve consistency. He notes that Ghana has used such a system in the past and that home-based players are always available for selection.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has emerged as a possible contender for the Ghana Football Association presidency ahead of next year's elections, with speculation growing over the future leadership following reports that incumbent Kurt Okraku may not seek a third term. The development follows a controversial amendment to GFA statutes that raised the presidential term limit from two to three four-year terms, and comes after Ghana's poor start to 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying and their absence from the 2025 tournament.
27 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Former GFA Technical Director Francis Oti Akenteng has criticized the Football Association for overlooking local coaches during national team appointments, following Kim Lars Björkegren's appointment as interim technical lead for the Black Stars ahead of AFCON qualifiers against Somalia. Akenteng argued that Ghana has capable local coaches who could fill interim roles, and that consistently overlooking them signals disrespect that undermines interest in the coaching profession.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Hearts of Oak defender Kelvin Osei Asibey, who has been joint-top of the Ghana Premier League with the Phobians and named Player of the Match in his last three games, says he is ready for an invitation into the Black Stars for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Somalia.
26 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 Black Stars assistant coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani says Ghana needs a deliberate and consistent approach to youth football development, emphasizing the need for structured talent identification, recruitment, and coaching to rebuild the country's junior football system after recent tournament failures.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Stars have zero points in Group C of AFCON qualifying after losing to Côte d'Ivoire and drawing with The Gambia. The Gambia sits on six points from two games after beating Somalia and one of the group's expected leaders.
22 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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 →
The Ghana Football Association confirmed that Anthony Baffoe has withdrawn from the five-member committee tasked with finding a new Black Stars coach following Carlos Queiroz's departure. The remaining four-member committee subsequently appointed Black Queens coach Kim Lars Björkegren as head coach, with Ibrahim Tanko and Godwin Attram as temporary assistants.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's top attacking players like Antoine Semenyo, Mohammed Kudus and Abdul Fatawu Issahaku excel at club level but struggle to replicate that form for the Black Stars. The article examines whether tactical differences, team structure and attacking combinations limit these players from delivering their potential on the international stage.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's top attacking talents—including Antoine Semenyo, Mohammed Kudus and Abdul Fatawu Issahaku—excel at club level but face challenges replicating that form for the Black Stars. The article examines whether Ghana's tactical approach, team structure and attacking combinations allow these players to perform at their potential internationally, noting that tactical differences and player positioning between club and international football may be key factors.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
Ghanaian dancehall star Shatta Wale headlined ShattaFest Accra 2026 at MoMoFest on October 17, drawing thousands of fans to the Accra Sports Stadium for a birthday celebration featuring over a dozen artistes including Medikal, Sista Afia, and Patapaa. The all-white themed event included emotional moments, performances, and an onstage collaboration between Shatta Wale and Medikal.
19 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Football Association has appointed Swedish coach Kim Lars Björkegren as interim head coach of the Black Stars for upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Somalia next month, while a search committee continues its work towards appointing a substantive head coach.
19 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghanaian dancehall star Shatta Wale held ShattaFest 2026 at Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday, October 17, drawing thousands of fans for performances by Medikal, Patapaa, Fancy Gadam, Jupitar, Kwesi Amewuga and Sista Afia, with Shatta Wale appearing visibly moved by the turnout and fan support.
18 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister Kofi Iddie Adams has stated that any foreign head coach appointed to lead Ghana's Black Stars must be committed to spending substantial time living in Ghana, not just visiting for matches. The requirement follows Ghana's elimination from qualifiers and the mutual separation with former coach Carlos Queiroz.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Stars defender Marvin Senaya has resumed light training on grass as he recovers from a hamstring injury sustained during Ghana's 2026 World Cup match against Colombia in July. He has missed AJ Auxerre's opening seven league matches, and while his return to on-pitch running shows progression, a definite return to competitive action has not been confirmed.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Kim Bjorkegren, the Black Queens coach, will serve as interim head coach of the Black Stars for two AFCON 2027 qualifier matches against Somalia in November, assisted by Ibrahim Tanko and Godwin Attram. Ghana has lost both opening games of the qualifiers to Côte d'Ivoire and Gambia.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Veteran football administrator Fitzgerald Barkers Woode has called on the Ghana Football Association to prioritise careful consideration over haste in appointing the next Black Stars head coach, arguing the candidate must understand Ghanaian football rather than simply replace Carlos Queiroz. The GFA and Ministry of Youth and Sports have formed a committee to assess applicants by an October 15 deadline, while an interim team will manage November matches against Somalia.
15 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Former Ghana midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu expressed optimism that the Black Stars can bounce back from losses to Côte d'Ivoire (2-0) and The Gambia (4-2) and secure qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, urging the team to give local players opportunities. Ghana sits at the bottom of Group C with zero points from two matches but has four remaining fixtures, including a November double-header against Somalia.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Ghana international Anthony Baffoe has said he lacks the "drive" to contest for the Ghana Football Association presidency but has not ruled out an opportunity in the future. The admission comes as pressure mounts on incumbent president Kurt Okraku following the Black Stars' poor performance in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →