by Silas Boahene | Jul 7, 2024 | Africa, Athletics, Basketball, Ghana, Other Sports, Soccer
Asamoah Gyan, former Black Stars Captain, has officially endorsed the All Regional Games, ensuring representation from every region. Athletes aged 18 to 23 have been selected to compete against their counterparts in various sports disciplines.
This eagerly awaited competition will feature nine sports: Football, Athletics, Volleyball, Basketball, Tennis, Table Tennis, Boxing, E-sports, and Arm-wrestling. Additionally, the Games will include Para-Athletes to promote inclusivity.
“I am happy to endorse the All Regional Games coming soon to every region as a crucial platform for reviving grassroots sports in Ghana! I hope the events not only showcase local talent but also improve national cohesion and healthy competition,” said Asamoah Gyan.
by Silas Boahene | Jul 7, 2024 | Africa, Ghana, International, Soccer
Ghana will begin their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign by hosting Angola on the opening day. The fixtures are as follows:
- 2nd September 2024: Ghana vs Angola (Home)
- 10th September 2024: Niger vs Ghana (Away)
- 7th October 2024: Ghana vs Sudan (Home)
- 15th October 2024: Sudan vs Ghana (Away)
- 11th November 2024: Angola vs Ghana (Away)
- 19th November 2024: Ghana vs Niger (Home)
by Silas Boahene | Jul 6, 2024 | Africa, Ghana, Soccer
Veteran coach J.E.A. Sarpong has issued a stern warning to Asante Kotoko following their decision to release over 20 players after a challenging season.
Sarpong expressed concern that the club’s mass layoffs could severely impact team stability and potentially lead to relegation.
“It will affect the team. They’ve been sacking players every season. Where is the stability?” Sarpong remarked in an interview with Mothers FM. “For instance, Amankona was brought to Kotoko for his scoring ability but ended up winning the golden boot back at Berekum. There seems to be something fundamentally wrong.”
He emphasized the importance of managing the team effectively, citing previous instances where player turnover disrupted performance.
“Asante Kotoko must maintain some continuity with experienced players. They risk relegation if they don’t handle this situation carefully,” Sarpong cautioned.
Asante Kotoko concluded the previous season in sixth place, failing to secure any trophies.
by Silas Boahene | Jul 6, 2024 | Africa, Europe, Ghana, International, Soccer
Cercle Brugge has finalized the signing of Ghanaian young talent Lawrence Agyekum from Red Bull Salzburg on a loan deal with an option to buy, confirmed by Sportblog247.com.
The promising midfielder, a product of WAFA’s prestigious academy, has officially committed to Cercle, where he will wear their colors in the upcoming season.
This acquisition marks a significant achievement for the Belgian club, who successfully outbid other contenders to secure Agyekum’s services.
Agyekum, aged 21, has already showcased his potential during his tenure at Red Bull, and Cercle Brugge aims to capitalize on his skills as they strive to make an impact in the Belgian top flight.
Previously on loan at Liefering for the 2023-24 season, he featured in 14 matches, scoring once and assisting once.
He also contributed three appearances for Red Bull during their Austrian Bundesliga triumph in the 2022-23 campaign.
With all formalities completed, including signed documents and visa procedures, Agyekum is poised to join his new teammates and embark on his journey with Cercle Brugge.
by Silas Boahene | Jul 6, 2024 | AFCON, Africa, International, Soccer
Ghana’s Black Stars have been drawn into Group F alongside Angola, Sudan, and Niger for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.
Coach Otto Addo emphasized the increasing competitiveness of African teams, highlighting Niger’s recent performances despite their struggles.
“They don’t have a good record in their last five, six, seven, eight matches,” Addo told the Ghana FA website. “But what you can see is that, when they lost, they just lost by a lone goal. So it’s going to be tough. All the other teams are finding it tough playing against Niger so it’s going to be tough for us as well. We have to be at our 100% best to beat everyone.”
Addo stressed the unpredictability of African football, referencing past AFCON upsets. “There is no small team in Africa at the moment,” he said. “You saw at the last AFCON that very, very strong and known teams had problems with the so-called unknown teams so it’s going to be tough but I think we have the quality to beat all of them. But it’s going to be close, it’s going to be tough, there are no easy games.”
This campaign holds immense significance for Ghana, who are chasing their fifth AFCON title and a return to glory unseen since 1982.
Ghana coach Otto Addo warns his team must be at their best to overcome a resurgent Sudan in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.
Drawn alongside Sudan, Angola, and Niger, Ghana faces a particular challenge from Sudan, currently leading their 2026 World Cup qualifying group under former Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah.
“We have Sudan, who are really performing well under Kwesi Appiah,” Addo acknowledged to the Ghana FA website. “He’s an excellent coach, and their team, while not as well-known, is very tough right now in World Cup qualifiers.”
Addo emphasized the importance of peak performance. “It’s going to be a significant challenge, and we need to be at 100%,” he said. “It’ll be tough, but I’m excited and confident in our strong team.”
While Sudan seeks their 10th AFCON appearance after a recent Group Stage exit in 2021, Ghana chases their fifth title and a return to continental glory. Their last AFCON win came in 1982, making coach Addo’s campaign a significant one for Ghanaian football.
The qualifiers are set to begin in September this year and conclude in November.
The 2025 AFCON finals will then begin on December 21 next year, with the final on January 18, 2026, marking the first time in Nations Cup history that the tournament will kick off in December and run over the Christmas and New Year period.
