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Felix Afena-Gyan

Forward for Ghana's Black Stars, scored in 4-2 loss to Gambia in 2027 AFCON qualifiers in September 2026.

2026-05-062026-11-09

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  1. May 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … Striker Felix Afena-Gyan forced two consecutive world-class saves from newly introduced Mexican goalkeeper Carlos Acevedo in the 52nd and 53rd minutes, firing dangerous right-footed efforts from the right side of the box. …

    Black Stars lose 2-0 to Mexico in pre-World Cup friendly in Puebla
  3. The Ghanaian Times

    … Notable names include Majeed Ashimeru, Felix Afena-Gyan, Razak Simpson, and Birmingham City’s Ibrahim Osman. …

    Twenty-three players called up for Mexico friendly

Thursday 22 October

  1. Black Stars bottom of Group C after two AFCON qualifying losses

    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 →

Friday 2 October

  1. Ghana's football crisis deepens after Gambia humiliation

    Ghana lost 4–2 at home to The Gambia in a World Cup qualifier on Tuesday, falling apart after leading 2–0. The defeat extends a poor run: one win in twelve matches, with two qualifiers yielding no points and no Africa Cup of Nations qualification for the last tournament.

    2 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 1 October

  1. Queiroz attributes Ghana's 4-2 loss to soft first-half goals

    Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz blamed two soft goals conceded before half-time against The Gambia for damaging Ghana's confidence and changing the course of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Queiroz said the goals killed his players' morale and made them nervous, though he praised young substitutes Ibrahim Sulemana and Augustine Boakye for their impact.

    1 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Black Stars lose 4-2 to Gambia after squandering two-goal lead

    Ghana's Black Stars surrendered a 2-0 lead to suffer a 4-2 defeat to Gambia in a 2027 AFCON qualifier, prompting calls for Head Coach Carlos Queiroz's resignation. Queiroz rejected the calls, arguing his departure would not solve the deeper problems facing Ghanaian football.

    1 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 30 September

  1. Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Portugal training camp after coach dispute

    Cristiano Ronaldo has departed Portugal's training camp and is heading to Madrid on his private plane following a rift with head coach Jorge Jesus over his absence from recent UEFA Nations League matches. Jesus had stated Ronaldo would train and that the situation was resolved, but the captain left the camp nonetheless, potentially marking his final break from the Portuguese national team.

    30 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Gideon Mensah takes responsibility for Ghana's 4-2 loss to Gambia

    Black Stars defender Gideon Mensah admitted full responsibility after Ghana's 4-2 defeat to The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium, where he was at fault for two of the opponents' goals. The left-back, who captained the side, cited difficulty integrating new players into the team and said they must accept criticism from supporters.

    30 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  3. Minister calls for Black Stars disbandment after Gambia loss

    Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George has called for the disbandment of the Black Stars and dissolution of the Ghana Football Association following Ghana's 4-2 defeat to The Gambia in 2027 AFCON qualifiers. The loss came after Ghana surrendered a two-goal lead at the Accra Sports Stadium and follows an earlier 2-0 defeat to Ivory Coast in Group C.

    30 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 29 September

  1. Ghana loses 4-2 to Gambia in AFCON 2027 qualifier

    Ghana suffered a second successive defeat in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, falling to Gambia 4-2 at the Accra Sports Stadium after leading 2-0 with goals from Ernest Nuamah and Felix Afena-Gyan. Gambia staged a comeback with four unanswered goals to secure the victory.

    29 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana loses 4-2 to Gambia in AFCON 2027 qualifier

    Ghana surrendered a 2-0 lead to lose 4-2 to Gambia in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Accra Sports Stadium, marking the Black Stars' second successive defeat in the competition. Nuamah and Afena-Gyan scored Ghana's goals before Gambia staged a comeback to win.

    29 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. 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 →

  4. 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 →

  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 lose 2-0 to Ivory Coast in AFCON 2027 qualifier

    Ghana's Black Stars suffered a 2-0 defeat to Ivory Coast in Bouaké in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match, with goals from Malick Yalcouye and Frank Kessie leaving Ghana at the bottom of Group C.

    24 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. 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 →

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 →

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 →

Monday 25 May

  1. Felix Afena-Gyan's Italian apartment burgled while on Black Stars duty

    Ghana forward Felix Afena-Gyan was the victim of a burglary at his Italian residence over the weekend while away on national team duty for Ghana's match against Mexico. Italian law enforcement is investigating the incident; Afena-Gyan's representatives say he is safe and unharmed.

    25 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Ghana loses 2-0 to Mexico in World Cup warm-up friendly

    Ghana suffered a 2-0 defeat to Mexico in an international friendly in Puebla as both nations prepared for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Coach Ofei used the match to assess his squad ahead of announcing Ghana's final World Cup selection.

    25 May 2026 · Daily Guide →

  3. Footballer Afena-Gyan's Italian home robbed during Black Stars duty

    Ghana international Felix Afena-Gyan's home in Italy was robbed of personal belongings while he was with the national team for a friendly match against Mexico. The forward, who played 67 minutes in the Black Stars' 2-0 loss, discovered the robbery upon his return.

    25 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 23 May

  1. Black Stars lose 2-0 to Mexico in World Cup friendly

    Ghana's Black Stars were defeated 2-0 by Mexico in a pre-World Cup friendly at Estadio Cuauhtémoc in Puebla, with Brian Gutiérrez opening the scoring in the second minute and Mexico adding a second goal later in the match.

    23 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Ghana calls up 23 players for Mexico friendly match

    Ghana has named 23 players for an international friendly against Mexico scheduled for May 22, 2026, including European-based stars such as Majeed Ashimeru and Ibrahim Osman alongside domestic league players and U-23 prospects preparing for Olympic Games qualifiers.

    6 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

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