by Silas Boahene | Sep 5, 2024 | Africa, Ghana, International, Soccer
The Black Stars of Ghana conducted their training session at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Tuesday in preparation for their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Angola. Ghana will host Angola on Thursday, September 5, 2024, in their first match of the qualifying campaign.
After an initial training session at the Accra Sports Stadium on Monday, where 10 players reported, the squad relocated to Kumasi. The current camp includes 22 players, among them Frederick Asare, Joseph Wollacott, Thomas Partey, Antoine Semenyo, Brandon Thomas-Asante, and Mohammed Kudus.
Following the Angola fixture, Ghana will head to Morocco to face Niger in their second group match as they aim for a strong start in the AFCON 2025 qualification journey.
by Silas Boahene | Sep 5, 2024 | Africa, Ghana, International, Soccer, World Cup
Ghana’s Under-20 Women’s National Team head coach, Yussif Basigi, has emphasized the need for his team to improve its finishing following a 2-1 loss to Austria in their opening match of the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.
The defeat marks Ghana’s tenth consecutive loss in the tournament, with the team struggling to progress beyond the group stage in six straight editions. Despite conceding an early goal, the Black Princesses found a late consolation through Stella Nyamekye in added time.
Reflecting on the match, Basigi lamented missed opportunities and called for sharper goal-scoring ahead of their next game against former champions Japan on Thursday, September 5.
“We didn’t utilize many of our chances, which was unfortunate. This is where we need to polish up so we can get back in contention,” he stated.
by Silas Boahene | Sep 5, 2024 | Africa, Europe, Ghana, International, Soccer
Thomas-Asante Expresses Commitment to Black Stars’ Success
Black Stars forward Brandon Thomas-Asante has reaffirmed his dedication to Ghana’s National Men’s Football Team ahead of their 2025 AFCON qualifier against Angola at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi on Thursday, September 5.
In an interview during a training session at the Accra Sports Stadium, the Coventry City striker, who recently committed to playing for Ghana, emphasized his desire to contribute to the team’s success. Thomas-Asante made his Black Stars debut in June, helping Ghana secure a 4-3 win over the Central African Republic in a 2026 World Cup qualifier.
“I want us to be victorious on the pitch, and when I come on, it’s an opportunity to make a difference. I have it in my heart to see us succeed as a nation. I’ve seen what we’ve achieved in the past, and we want to accomplish even more. I’m ready to contribute to that,” he said.
Thomas-Asante recently moved to Coventry City from West Bromwich Albion in the EFL Championship.
by Silas Boahene | Sep 5, 2024 | Africa, Ghana, International, Soccer
Hasaacas Ladies Haven’t Declined Despite WAFU Championship Exit – Bampoe Brenya
Hasaacas Ladies Football Club Brands Manager, Ohene Bampoe Brenya, has dismissed claims that the club is in decline following their early exit from the WAFU Zone B Championship. The Sekondi-based team failed to progress beyond the group stage, missing out on the chance to compete in the CAF Women’s Champions League.
In an exclusive interview with Citi Sports, Bampoe Brenya acknowledged the challenges posed by the absence of four key players but emphasized that the club is in a rebuilding phase, focusing on developing a new generation of stars.
“It’s not accurate to say we’ve declined. We are in the process of building and made significant progress by winning the league again,” he said. “The fact that we didn’t win the WAFU Zone B doesn’t mean we’ve gone down. This is an improvement from the last two years, and we will build on the 2024 WAFU Zone B experience.”
Hasaacas Ladies finished third in Group B, but their inferior goal difference prevented them from advancing further in the tournament.
by Silas Boahene | Sep 5, 2024 | Africa, Europe, Ghana, International, Soccer
Spanish football giants FC Barcelona have confirmed the signing of Dreams FC midfielder Abdul Aziz Issah on a one-year loan deal. The 18-year-old Ghanaian Under-20 star will remain with the Catalan club until June 30, 2025, with an option for a permanent transfer at the end of the loan period.
Issah has been assigned to Barcelona’s B Team, Barça Atletic, where he will play under head coach Albert Sanchez. He joins fellow Ghanaian David Oduro, who recently signed from Accra Lions on the final day of the transfer window.
Following a standout 2023-2024 season with Dreams FC, which included an MTN FA Cup win and an impressive run to the semifinals of the CAF Confederation Cup, Issah had been linked with several top European clubs, including English Premier League side Brentford. He scored four goals in 10 appearances during Dreams FC’s debut campaign in the continental competition.
