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“Mubarak Wakaso” is the trending number one topic on Twitter after the midfielder was included in the last Ghana Black Stars squad for the AFCON Qualifiers and 4-Nation tournament in Japan. Many Ghanaians were surprised to see Mubarak Wakaso on the squad list on Thursday morning, considering the player has been inactive in the football scene for several months. Wakaso missed the last AFCON through injury and hasn’t played since the start of the year. https://twitter.com/JonBoafo/status/1529769979545010179?s=20&t=RbXK3Ligx-NmeA7EHgEjZA https://twitter.com/Yaw_Ampofo_/status/1529755469824380929?s=20&t=RbXK3Ligx-NmeA7EHgEjZA https://twitter.com/garyalsmith/status/1529799611279458304?s=20&t=RbXK3Ligx-NmeA7EHgEjZA https://twitter.com/KayPoissonOne/status/1529759905665540096?s=20&t=RbXK3Ligx-NmeA7EHgEjZA https://twitter.com/iLatif_/status/1529759221138575361?s=20&t=RbXK3Ligx-NmeA7EHgEjZA https://twitter.com/Kwasigazy/status/1529753631012143104?s=20&t=RbXK3Ligx-NmeA7EHgEjZA https://twitter.com/quame_age/status/1529776880378957827?s=20&t=RbXK3Ligx-NmeA7EHgEjZA Mubarak Wakaso missed the World Cup Qualifiers against Nigeria but will be making his return next month when…

Ghana Black Stars defender Alexander Djiku and midfielder Thomas Partey were omitted from the latest Ghana Black Stars squad for the 2023 AFCON Qualifiers. Alexander Djiku was asked to be excused from the squad due to personal reasons; the player reportedly needs time and space to sort out his future after he has been linked with several clubs and is still yet to renew his contract with Strasbourg. The player was replaced by Jonathan Mensah. Thomas Partey misses out through injury the Arsenal man is not fully fit and Otto Addo doesn’t want to rush the player back into action.…

Bechem United’s Augustine Okrah and Hearts of Oak’s Daniel Afriyie Barnieh have both received a call-up to the Ghana Black Stars squad for the upcoming AFCON Qualifiers and 4-Nation Tournament In Japan. The two attackers are the only local players called to the National team ahead of their International games next month. Read More: Tariq Lamptey asked to be excused from England Under-21 squad ahead of Ghana switch Augustine Okrah receives his first-ever call-up after an impressive season for Becchem United, Daniel Afriyie also receives his call-up after a series of good displays for Hearts of Oak. Both players are the…

Coach Otto Addo has called up thirty-three players for next week’s TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Cote D’Ivoire 2023 qualifiers against Madagascar and Central African Republic. The Black Stars will also take part in a 4-nation tournament in that features Japan, Chile and Tunisia as part of the build up to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 in November. Captain Andre Ayew who missed the World Cup play offs against Nigeria has returned to the squad after serving his two-match suspension. Also, returning to the squad are Mubarak Wakasso, Jonathan Mensah and Kamaldeen Sulemana. The three players have not featured…

Brighton defender Tariq Lamptey has been asked to be left out of the England Under-21 squad as he continues talks with Ghana over a possible switch. Lamptey was due to be in the Young Lions’ selection for their upcoming four Euro qualifiers against Czech Republic, Albania, Kosovo, and Slovenia. “There’s an issue over his dual nationality. He’s had an approach. It’s something he’s considering at the minute.” England Under-21 boss Lee Carsley said “He’s asked to be left out of the squad for a bit of head space. He’s not switched, it’s not cemented or anything like that. “But he’s…

Ghana Premier League side Hearts of Oak have suspended striker Kofi Kordzi for two weeks, the club announced on Tuesday via their social media platforms. Hearts of Oak released a statement announce=ing the suspension of Kofi Kordzi after the player featured in an unauthorized football match on 14th May. https://twitter.com/HeartsOfOakGH/status/1529136759254261765?s=20&t=Aobtm5xXX6rDgBX8ec8aMQ Kofi Kordzi who has not made the club’s matchday squad for some weeks was seen playing at the Ramadan Cup the same day Hearts were playing a league game.

Public Relations Officer of Hearts of Oak Opare Addo has revealed Hearts of Oak players are recovering gradually after most of their players took ill last week. The Ghana FA postponed their weekend game against Eleven Wonders after the Ghana Health Services advised the Association to postpone all games involving the club in the next seven days. However, the club’s PRO has revealed the players are recovering gradually and will make a full recovery soon. “Our players are recovering gradually and very soon they will be fully fit. Some tests will soon be conducted by the doctors and once that…

The Ghana Football Association have announced a new date for the postponed Ashantigold vs Asante Kotoko game. The Ghana Premier League Matchweek 29 outstanding match between Ashantigold SC and Asante Kotoko SC has been scheduled for Thursday, June 2, 2022. The match is scheduled to be played at the Len Clay Stadium, Obuasi, and will kick off at 3 pm. Further GFA statement stated: It must be noted, however, that should the security risk and the advice from the Security Services remain unchanged by the next home match of Ashantigold SC, the Association reserves right shift the home matches of…

Asante Kotoko once again failed to extend their lead at the top of the league table as they suffer a shocking defeat against Berekum Chelsea at the Baba Yara Stadium. Dejavu for the home fans as they witness their team create chances and miss them as they did against Aduana. Berekum Chelsea profited from a mistake at the home defence and scored. Watch Highlights: https://youtu.be/aWt0-1ZJrHI

CAF have disqualified over 20 players from the Ghana U17 squad for WAFU U17 Championship after they failed a mandatory MRI age test, according to reports. The WAFU U17 Championship starts in 21 days and Paa Kwesi Fabin has been forced to begin the search for new players for the tournament that is scheduled to take place in Cape Coast. More Stories: Watch Highlights: Nigeria beat Benin to win WAFU B U20 Championship The tournament is scheduled to take place in Cape Coast from June 11 to June 24, 2022, which will see the winner qualifying for the U17 Africa Cup…