Author: Raphael Bannerman-Quartey

Otto Addo has called up some players abroad to replace some injured BlackStars players for the upcoming crucial 2025 AFCON games against Angola and Niger. Twenty-five players were announced for the upcoming header but as things stand, eight players have recused themselves from participating in the two games for varied games. READ MORE: AFCON 2025Q: Eight players withdraw from Ghana’s doubleheader games. The injured players  Inaki Williams, Alexander Djiku, Ibrahim Osman (Hamstring injury), Tariq Lamptey (Calf discomfort), Jonas Adjetey(injury setback), Jerome Opoku (Chronic back pain), Antoine Semenyo(patella tendon injury), Joseph Painstil (Personal). READ MORE : Maxwell Abbey Quaye powers Altehami to…

In a twisted turn of events, eight BlackStars players have withdrawn from the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Angola and Niger. The eight players’ non-participation in the upcoming assembling of players towards the 2025 AFCON qualifying series is due to varied reasons. READ MORE: GPL Week Ten Roundup: Kotoko woes continue, Hearts of Oak beat Vision FC Alexandre Djiku, Inaki Williams, and Antoine Semenyo are among the eight players who cannot make it to camp. The others are Jonas Adjetey, Tariq Lamptey, Jerome Opoku, Ibrahim Osman, and Joseph Painstil. Inaki Williams –  Hamstring injury Alexander Djiku -…

Ghanaian international Maxwell Abbey Quaye edged Al Altehami Club to victory over FAO in the ongoing league season. The away side, Al Altehami Club took an early lead in the exchanges of the game and later the host, FAO side got themselves back into the game after a series of attacks. The second half resumed with lots of attacking intensity from both teams testing the might of their defensive machinery over each other. In what was looking like a point shared for both teams, Ghanaian predatory forward, Maxwell Abbey Quaye capitalized on a lapse in concentration to slot past…

Bechem United deepened the woes of Kotoko for a further week as they beat them at home through a sumptuous strike from Kofi Tompuo. Hearts of Oak recorded back-to-back wins for the first time in the ongoing Ghana Premier League as they beat newly promoted outfit Vision FC at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium through Mawuli Wayo’s effort. READ MORE: Prosper Ogum Narteh calls for patience from Kotoko fans Captain Joseph Esso’s penalty aided Dreams FC to pick their first win of the season at the expense of Medeama SC at the Tuba AstroTurf. WEEK 10 Bechem United…

Kotoko coach Prosper Ogum Narteh has implored fans to be patient with the side despite its poor run of results in the ongoing Ghana Premier League. The Porcupine Warriors have endured a torrid few weeks, a win in their last four outings, a trend they were looking to improve against the Hunters at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park. READ MORE: Bechem United humble Kotoko again In the end, they lost to Bechem United through a Kofi Tompuo sumptuous goal. Speaking to reporters after the game, Ogum admitted to encouraging the fans to keep faith with the team in the face…

Kotoko’s dismal season continued as they lost the plot against Bechem United away from home at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park. The Porcupine Warriors winless in their last four games was looking to get their season back on track but a resolute Bechem United side kept them at bay after going ahead in the first half. Kofi Tompuo shot the host into the lead with a sumptuous volley which beat Mohammed Camara in post for the Porcupine Warriors right on the stroke of half time. READ MORE: Mighty Hearts of Oak roar to victory against Vision FC The Phobians will…

Hearts of Oak soared to victory over newly promoted side Vision FC at University of Ghana Stadium. The pair playing for the first time gave fans their monies worth with some amazing display of football at the University grounds. READ MORE: Jordan Ayew to captain BlackStars in AFCON games Mawuli Wayo came off the bench replacing Kwabena Boateng in the second half was on hand to poke the Phobians into the lead after a goalless first half. Coach Outtara without his able defender, Asibey slotted in Michael Awuah to partner Samuel Amofa in the center-back position, flanked by Ransford…

Accra Hearts of Oak will fancy their chances against Vision FC in a tricky duel at the University of Ghana Stadium. The host, buoyed with confidence after handing Medeama SC their first loss of the season at the TnA Sports Stadium, will hope to repeat the feat against the newly promoted side. READ MORE: “It’s a dream come true” – Emmanuel Antwi on BlackStars call-up Coach Outtara will be managing his 27th league game in the Ghana Premier League and looking to cement that with a win against the new boys. Meanwhile, Vision FC have not fared badly in the…

BlackStars coach Otto Addo has named Leicester City forward Jordan Ayew as captain ahead of the double AFCON 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers against Angola and Niger. The head coach named his 25-man squad list, which featured a number of players, notable exclusion was Thomas Partey, who was not selected for the two previous games and the upcoming one. READ MORE: Nations FC defender Razak Simpson gets Black Stars call-up In his absence, Jordan Ayew will take on the captaincy mantle which has been passed on to him by head coach Otto Addo. Speaking on Thursday, Otto…

Nations FC defender Razak Simpson has been selected as one of 25 players for the senior national team the Black Stars upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Angola and Niger. The 26-year-old has been a standout performer for his Kumasi-based club in the ongoing Ghana Premier League. He has chalked nine appearances, picked one Man of the Match award in 744 minutes as well keeping six clean sheets. READ MORE: “It’s a dream come true” – Emmanuel Antwi on BlackStars call-up He is expected to join the team in the coming days to prepare feverishly for the must-win…