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Black Stars — Ghana national football team, preparing for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers under coach Carlos Queiroz.
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Ghana goalkeeper Benjamin Asare is set to receive a brand-new JAC Motors vehicle valued at US$38,000 after being recognised as the best locally based player in the Black Stars’ squad at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. …
Benjamin Asare to receive US$38,000 JAC Motors vehicle after Ghana’s 2026 World Cup campaignDaily Guide
Carlos Queiroz The Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council has unanimously recommended Carlos Queiroz to continue as head coach of the Black Stars following his performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. …
GFA Recommends Carlos Queiroz For Long- Term Black Stars RoleDaily Guide
GFA officials signing book of condolenc The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has paid a courtesy visit to the family of the late Sylvester Nii Sabahn Quaye, former Team Manager of the Black Stars and Accra Hearts of Oak. …
GFA Pays Tribute To Former Black Stars Manager Nii Sabahn QuayeJoy Online
… X1 Energy Drink is a sponsor of the Black Stars as well as the Division One League, supporting football from the national team level to the domestic second tier. …
X1 Energy Drink-backed DOL Super Cup ends with Ebusua Dwarfs crowned championsJoy Online
… l Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, Chairman of the Resource Mobilisation and Partnership Committee Samson Deen, Ghana-Anhui Chamber of Commerce Chairman Tang Wei, President of the Chinese Societies Association Tang Hong, United Nations Security representative Lihong Shen and former Black Stars …
Andre Ayew Backs Grassroots Sports as Ghana-Anhui Chamber Donates 2,120 Items for Constituency GamesJoy Online
… The tournament is part of X1 Energy Drink’s growing involvement in Ghana football, with the brand serving as a sponsor of both the Black Stars and the Division One League. …
X1 Energy Drink Division One Super Cup: Attram De Visser secure third place after late own goalDaily Guide
Ibrahim Tanko Medeama SC head coach Ibrahim Tanko has expressed his willingness to take charge of the Black Stars if he is given the opportunity and receives the necessary backing from the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and other authorities. …
Ibrahim Tanko Open To Black Stars JobJoy Online
… The Black Stars forward started in his side’s big win over Al Tai on Monday evening in what was his second appearance of the campaign. …
Bonsu Baah scores and assists in Al Qadsiah big win in Saudi King’s CupJoy Online
… But Yaw Ampofo believes the decision to host Black Stars lies with the sports ministry and GFA after consulting the engineers in charge of the facility. …
Baba Yara stadium will be ready for 2026/27 football season – NSA bossJoy Online
Black Stars forward Kamaldeen Sulemana is expected to spend up to three months on the sidelines after suffering a second-degree tear to the medial collateral ligament (MCL) in his left knee. …
Kamaldeen Sulemana ruled out for up to three months after knee injuryGhana captain Jordan Ayew made his Sheffield United debut, coming off the bench against Wolves and playing the final 26 minutes. His return is timely as Ghana prepares to face Côte d'Ivoire and The Gambia in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers later this month.
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Ghana captain Jordan Ayew made his Sheffield United debut, coming off the bench against Wolves and playing the final 26 minutes. His return is timely as Ghana prepares to face Côte d'Ivoire and The Gambia in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers later this month.
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Tottenham head coach Roberto De Zerbi has cast doubt on Mohammed Kudus' availability for Ghana's upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, saying the midfielder has not yet reached full fitness after returning from an injury sustained in January 2026.
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With Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers approaching, Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz will face difficult squad selection decisions. Joy Online highlights five Ghanaians abroad—including Augustine Boakye at Saint-Étienne, Rahim Ibrahim at Slovan Bratislava, and Joseph Opoku at Swansea City—who have made strong cases for consideration in upcoming AFCON qualifiers.
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Ghana faces a possible absence of Thomas Partey due to injury for upcoming 2027 AFCON qualifiers against Côte d'Ivoire and Gambia, with coach Carlos Queiroz considering replacements including Ibrahim Sulemana, Emmanuel Adjei, and a third midfielder.
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Ghana have reappointed Carlos Queiroz as Black Stars head coach for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign. Queiroz previously guided Ghana to the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, stabilising a team that had lost four consecutive matches and failed to qualify for AFCON for the first time in 22 years before his arrival.
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Alex Korio and Lucy Ndambuki, both from Kenya, won the men's and women's 21km elite races respectively at the 2026 KGL Foundation Millennium Marathon held at Independence Square in Accra. The event emphasised mental health awareness through the Foundation's Mental Health Index initiative and Corporate Wellness Forum.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Athletic Bilbao striker Inaki Williams has announced his retirement from the Ghana national team, saying the time has come to end his journey with the Black Stars. The 31-year-old, who switched from Spain to Ghana in 2022, expressed pride in his service and gratitude to those who supported him.
11 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng has described Accra Academy as Ghana's foremost all-round school, citing the calibre and impact of its alumni in governance, law, business, entertainment, sports and science. He highlighted the school's scientific heritage and noted that Accra Academy is determined to reclaim its position in science and mathematics after other schools recently took the lead.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A personal essay argues that the rise of betting sites in Ghana has intensified fan engagement with football, with viewers now watching full matches and analyzing detailed statistics rather than merely checking scores. The author cites observations from Accra and Kumasi, including increased attendance at sports bars and detailed performance discussions among fans.
11 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Former Ghana Football Association vice-president George Afriyie says the Black Stars have "no business" failing to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. Ghana faces Côte d'Ivoire, The Gambia, and Somalia in Group C, with the top two teams advancing; Afriyie also called for a fully operational Black Stars management structure ahead of the qualifiers.
11 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Crystal Palace forward Eddie Nketiah is in the process of switching his international allegiance from England to Ghana, with FIFA paperwork being assembled for submission. The 27-year-old made one senior appearance for England in a non-competitive friendly and remains eligible to apply for a change of association.
11 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Athletic Bilbao captain, who switched allegiance from Spain to Ghana in 2022, has announced his retirement from international football after four years and 28 caps. Williams, 32, cited the decision as part of managing his physical workload and prolonging his club career amid recurrent muscular problems.
11 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Athletic Club forward Inaki Williams has retired from international football at age 32 after 28 appearances for the Black Stars since his 2022 debut, scoring twice and appearing in two FIFA World Cup tournaments (2022 and 2026) and the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Board Chairperson of the Ghana Sports Fund has assured that the fund will support all sports, athletes, and federations rather than focusing primarily on the Black Stars. The GSF leadership met with the Ghana Journalists Association to establish a strategic relationship and discuss the fund's mandate of providing sustainable funding for sports development and ensuring transparency in sports financing.
10 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will miss Al-Shabab's matches against Al-Kholood and Al-Fayha while following a specialised fitness programme under the club's fitness coach. The absence comes ahead of 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers where the Black Stars will face Côte d'Ivoire on 24 September and The Gambia on 27 September.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Football Association says the Accra Sports Stadium will be ready to host Ghana's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against The Gambia, despite ongoing rehabilitation work required to meet Confederation of African Football standards. Domestic football has been suspended at the venue while work is carried out; Accra Hearts of Oak have temporarily moved home matches elsewhere.
10 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
George Afriyie, former GFA vice-president, says Ghana has no excuse for failing to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, as the Black Stars are drawn with Côte d'Ivoire, The Gambia, and Somalia in Group C with top two advancing. Afriyie's comments follow Ghana's failure to qualify for the 2025 AFCON in Morocco.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Football Association has confirmed that the Accra Sports Stadium is currently the only approved venue in the country for the Black Stars' 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The stadium is undergoing rehabilitation to meet CAF standards and is expected to be ready for Ghana's second Group C qualifier against The Gambia on September 27.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana captain Jordan Ayew has completed his move to Sheffield United on a one-year contract as a free agent after his Leicester City deal expired. The 34-year-old forward, who captained Ghana at the World Cup, joins the Championship club to complete their 25-man squad.
9 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The GFA Communications Director defended the retention of 73-year-old Carlos Queiroz as Black Stars head coach, arguing that match results are more important than playing attractive football. Queiroz led Ghana through the 2026 World Cup group stage before losing 1-0 to Colombia in the Round of 32, and the GFA is backing him to deliver qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Jordan Ayew has signed for Sheffield United as a free agent following his contract expiration at Leicester City for the 2026/27 season. Manager Chris Wilder said the 34-year-old, who captained Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, brings experience and can have an impact at the club like previous free agent signings.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Football Association says Black Stars coach Carlos Queiroz will "soon submit" his squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with Ghana's opening match against Côte d'Ivoire on September 24. Queiroz, who was given a contract extension after guiding Ghana to the World Cup Round of 32, has been working on selections since the World Cup ended.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Hearts of Oak striker John Antwi hopes to be called up to the Black Stars after scoring twice in Hearts' 4-0 opening win over Berekum Chelsea. Head coach Carlos Queiroz is expected to name his squad in coming days for September 2027 AFCON qualifiers.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
French-born Ghanaian defender Beres Owusu was named Man of the Match after an impressive performance in Grazer AK's goalless draw against Wolfsberger, recording nine defensive actions and helping secure a clean sheet. The 22-year-old centre-back has declared his desire to represent Ghana at senior international level.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana winger Ernest Nuamah ended his long Ligue 1 goal drought by scoring and providing an assist in Lyon's 2-1 victory over Auxerre. Nuamah set up Felix Bacher in the 28th minute and scored himself in the 53rd minute, earning Man of the Match as he continues his return from injury.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Tanzania have announced they will face Ghana in an international friendly during September's international window, which will also see the start of 2027 AFCON qualifiers. Ghana will play Côte d'Ivoire and Gambia in their first two qualifying games before facing Tanzania.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Football Association has confirmed that Carlos Queiroz will continue as head coach of the Black Stars after reaching agreement on a new deal, ending uncertainty that followed his initial four-month contract expiring after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Under Queiroz, Ghana progressed to the knockout rounds at the World Cup, their first appearance in that stage since 2010, before losing 1-0 to Colombia in the Round of 32.
4 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Former Black Stars forward Nii Odartey Lamptey has expressed disappointment with Ghana's performance under Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz, saying the current team compares unfavourably to previous World Cup squads and noting that the Black Stars scored just two goals in four competitive matches.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Football Association has announced an agreement with Portuguese trainer Carlos Queiroz to continue as Head Coach of the Black Stars ahead of AFCON qualifiers. The GFA cited Queiroz's international experience and technical expertise, noting his previous leadership of Ghana at the last FIFA World Cup.
4 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The People's Forum has written to Chief Justice Paul Kwadwo Baffoe-Bonnie expressing concern that his public and social proximity to executive officials and NDC party members could undermine public confidence in the Judiciary's independence and neutrality, arguing that the courts must not only be independent but be perceived as such.
3 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →