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… I am tired of this situation where referees don’t do a good job” Sitting at the bottom of Group C following the setback, the Black Stars will now shift their focus to their game against The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium on Tuesday, September 29.
AFCON 2027Q: ‘Why don’t we have VAR in Africa?’ – Queiroz reacts to controversial penaltyJoy Online
… The Black Stars are scheduled to host The Gambia on 29 September as they seek to respond to their defeat against the Elephants.
AFCON 2027Q: Hervé Renard declines to respond to Queiroz over controversial penaltyJoy Online
… I have no doubt about that, that we are going to win that game.” The defeat leaves Ghana at the bottom of Group C after the opening round of matches, increasing the importance of their next qualifier against The Gambia. …
‘No doubt’ Black Stars will beat Cote d’ivore in Accra – Carlos QuierozJoy Online
… The 14 countries include Angola, Botswana, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Mozambique, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, United Republic of Tanzania, and Zambia. …
International Trade Centre and Access Bank partner to boost small business growth across 14 African countriesJoy Online
… The defeat leaves Ghana at the bottom of Group C ahead of Friday’s meeting between The Gambia and Somalia. …
AFCON 2027Q: Black Stars open campaign with defeat to Ivory Coast in BouakéJoy Online
… Ghana travel to face Côte d’Ivoire before returning home to take on The Gambia. On paper, that is a significantly tougher start than the one they had two years ago. …
No room for another false start as Ghana begin AFCON qualifying campaignThe Ghanaian Times
… After the Côte d’Ivoire game, Ghana will return home to face The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium on September 29. …
AFCON 2027 qualifier in Bouake: Black Stars face Cote d’Ivoire’s Elephants…without 7 key playersThe Ghanaian Times
… The four-time African champions face Côte d’Ivoire in Bouake today before hosting The Gambia at the Accra Sports Stadium on September 29, 2026. …
Ghana can compete despite setbacks -QueirozDaily Guide
Carlos Queiroz Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has added nine players to his squad for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Côte d’Ivoire and The Gambia, as well as the international friendly against Morocco. …
Queiroz Adds Nine Players To Black Stars SquadJoy Online
… The Black Stars will be hoping to leave Bouake with a positive result before returning home to face The Gambia on September 27. …
Black Stars arrive in Bouake ahead of Cote d’Ivoire clashSwedru All Blacks communications director Nathaniel Obeng dismissed calls for GFA President Kurt Okraku to resign, arguing that the Black Stars' crisis stems from systemic issues rather than individual leadership. Ghana sits bottom of Group C in 2027 AFCON qualifiers after losses to Côte d'Ivoire and The Gambia, with the coaching position vacant.
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Swedru All Blacks communications director Nathaniel Obeng dismissed calls for GFA President Kurt Okraku to resign, arguing that the Black Stars' crisis stems from systemic issues rather than individual leadership. Ghana sits bottom of Group C in 2027 AFCON qualifiers after losses to Côte d'Ivoire and The Gambia, with the coaching position vacant.
10 hours ago · Joy Online →
The FAO called for stronger policy, institutional and technical systems across Africa to help countries access climate finance under the REDD+ programme. The call was made at a South-South Workshop held in Ghana, attended by representatives from Benin, The Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau and Sierra Leone to share experiences and strengthen readiness for results-based climate finance.
11 hours ago · Joy Online →
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.
14 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Ernest Thompson, a former Black Stars Management Committee member, has opposed calls to dissolve the Ghana Football Association following Ghana's loss of their opening two 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers matches, warning that FIFA rules on government interference in football could create further problems. Thompson instead urged the Sports Minister to bring stakeholders together to help the GFA address its issues.
6 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
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 →
Former Asante Kotoko official Dr Kwame Baah-Nuakoh has pushed back against calls for GFA president Kurt Okraku's resignation and the dissolution of the Ghana Football Association, arguing that the government cannot expect influence over football governance without investing in the game. Okraku has faced scrutiny following poor performances by the Black Stars, including a 4-2 home defeat to The Gambia in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
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 →
Ghana's Ministry of Sports and Recreation has issued seven directives to the Ghana Football Association following poor results in 2027 AFCON qualifiers, including losses to Ivory Coast and The Gambia.
5 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
YouTuber Kwadwo Sheldon responded to Minister Sam George's call to disband the Black Stars following a 4-2 defeat to The Gambia, accusing the minister of applying double standards by previously linking the team's performance to government performance.
5 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Rabiu Alhassan, Founding Executive Director of FactSpace West Africa, has been elected to the board of the International Fact-Checking Network, effective October 1, representing Africa for a 3-year term. He will guide the IFCN on matters including approving verified member applications and will advocate for equitable partnerships and local-language AI moderation tools.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Aduana FC General Manager Takyi Arhin has defended Ghana Football Association president Kurt Okraku, saying clubs "are in love" with his leadership despite mounting pressure following the Black Stars' 4-2 home defeat to The Gambia in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Arhin highlighted financial and logistical support provided to clubs under Okraku's administration, while former GFA chairman Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe and former Ghana international Sam Johnson have called on Okraku to step down.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Former GFA Vice-President Fred Pappoe has been appointed to head a five-member search committee tasked with finding a replacement for departing coach Carlos Queiroz. The decision followed the mutual termination of Queiroz's contract after poor performances in recent AFCON qualifiers.
5 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Black Stars lost 4-2 to The Gambia and 2-0 to Côte d'Ivoire in their opening two 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, prompting Carlos Queiroz's contract termination and the formation of a five-member committee to identify and recommend a new head coach.
3 October 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
Carlos Queiroz resigned as Ghana's Black Stars head coach rather than being dismissed by the GFA, following a poor start to 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers and Ghana's defeat to The Gambia. He cited concerns about working conditions, including team training arrangements and his late arrival in Ghana, as reasons for his departure after four months in charge.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Football Association and Head Coach Carlos Queiroz have mutually agreed to terminate his Service Agreement, following poor performances against Gambia in an AFCON 2027 qualifier and earlier defeat to Côte d'Ivoire. Both parties confirmed the decision was made in mutual respect and with the best interests of Ghana and the Black Stars in mind.
2 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ernest Thompson, a former Black Stars Management Committee member, has called for a distinct management approach to national teams, noting that they bring together players from different clubs and backgrounds, making them more complex to manage than club sides. Thompson's remarks come after Ghana's Black Stars suffered a 4-2 loss to The Gambia and remain winless in their last eight Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches.
2 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
An opinion piece argues that GFA President Kurt Okraku must address the declining state of Ghana football, citing the Black Stars' 4-2 defeat to The Gambia and failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in two decades.
2 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Sports Writers Association of Ghana has called on the Ghana Football Association leadership to urgently reverse Ghana football's declining fortunes or step aside, citing poor performances by the Black Stars, failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in 24 years, and structural challenges in the game.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
Former Sports Minister Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye has questioned the transparency of the Ghana Football Association's recruitment process for appointing Carlos Queiroz as Black Stars head coach, saying he does not trust the procedures. Vanderpuye's criticism comes after Ghana lost their opening two Group C matches of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, including a 2-0 defeat to Côte d'Ivoire and a 4-2 loss to The Gambia.
1 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Parliament's Select Committee on Sports plans to invite the Ghana Football Association and the Ministry for Sports and Recreation to explain the Black Stars' poor start to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, following defeats to Ivory Coast and The Gambia that have left Ghana bottom of their qualifying group.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Ghana Football Association Chairman Nyaho-Tamakloe has called on current president Kurt Okraku to resign amid the Black Stars' struggles, following a 4-2 home defeat to The Gambia that left Ghana bottom of AFCON qualifying Group C with no points from two matches.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Gambia coach Johnny McKinstry said his team won the psychological battle after observing Ghana players exchange strong words in the tunnel at half-time, when The Gambia recovered from 2-0 down to level at 2-2 in the Black Stars' 4-2 defeat at the Accra Sports Stadium. McKinstry said his team deliberately remained calm after falling behind, believing Ghana would struggle to maintain control if The Gambia got back into the game.
1 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Morocco cancelled its planned October international friendly with Ghana and will instead face Mali on 4 October in Tangier. Both Morocco and Mali have won their opening two matches in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying, while Ghana has lost both of their Group C matches.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece calls on President Mahama to dissolve the Ghana Football Association, citing the Black Stars' poor recent performance: group-stage exits at AFCON 2021, 2023, and the World Cup 2022, failure to qualify for AFCON 2025, and an eight-match AFCON qualifying winless streak spanning three years.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
The Member of Parliament for Effia has called for the removal of Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku and a complete overhaul of the country's football administration following the Black Stars' 4-2 defeat to The Gambia, citing the decline of Ghana football and calling for existing structures to be dismantled and rebuilt from grassroots to national level.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
Black Stars captain Gideon Mensah acknowledged that "nothing worked" for Ghana in their 4-2 loss to The Gambia at Accra Sports Stadium and took personal responsibility for the defeat, while noting the squad's challenges with several new players following withdrawals.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →