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- In the round of 16, however, they bowed out to reigning champions Brazil, losing the match 0-3.
- The logo consists of a football in the center and a decorative flag, corresponding with the national flag of Ghana with a triband of red, gold and green plus a five-pointed star.
- Ghana live scores, players, season schedule and today’s results are available on Sofascore.
- To mark the end of a successful year in which the Lionesses defended their European title, manager Sarina Wiegman handed opportunities to a number of youngsters.
- The success at the World Cup in South Africa had been eight years in the making — those in the squad had featured in tournaments together, including the 2004 Olympics and 2006 World Cup.
- She was handed a debut in October’s 3-0 win over Australia, picking up the player-of-the-match award, and took just six minutes to make her mark in Southampton and net her first goal for her country.
It was then revealed that the supporters had been promised $400 (£313) each for their 14 days in Abidjan. There are deep economic problems in the country and Ghanaians could not believe that fans were being paid so much money to essentially go on holiday for a fortnight when teachers and doctors were being paid less. This was before their key game with Mozambique, where a draw left them needing miracles from other results in the remaining group games to qualify for the round of 16. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) issued a ruling in favor of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) in a legal dispute involving Tema Youth Football Club over the transfer of winger Joseph Paintsil to Belgian club KRC Genk. Joseph Paintsil joined KRC Genk from Tema Youth in 2018, and a dispute arose regarding the proper application of Article 33(5) C of the GFA statutes, which pertains to the payment of a percentage of training and transfer fees into a football development fund. With regard to women’s football, the Ghana Black Queens have participated in two World Cup tournaments and the Olympic Games.
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The Chief Safety and Security Officer for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, G.B. Jones, is calling on supporters to familiarise themselves with stadium safety regulations ahead of next year’s tournament…. Thomas Tuchel’s side have been drawn into Group L where they will face Croatia, Ghana and Panama in the competition’s group stage. England’s World Cup journey has been confirmed following the conclusion of the draw in Washington DC. The Three Lions are set to take part at the 2026 World Cup next summer which is based in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
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This reconstituted council consists of distinguished representatives, including three from the Division One League, two from the Regional Association, one from Women’s Football, and the remaining posts filled by members from the Premier League. Ghana became the first African country to win a medal in Football at the 1992 Summer Olympics. The Ghana Amateur Football Association was affiliated with CAF in 1960,[1] and in 1963 won the bid to host the 5th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), to coincide with the Meeting of the (OAU) Heads of States and Government in Accra. Russo almost scored with her first touch in the second half and hit the post after Beever-Jones and Lucy Bronze had headed efforts on to the crossbar.
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Specific details regarding kick-off times and which stadiums matches will be played in will be confirmed tomorrow (Saturday, December 6th) at 5pm GMT in a FIFA global broadcast. De following be list of match results insyd de last 12 months, as well as any future matches wey dem schedule. A year later, he made his debut for Ghana’s senior side before he was excluded from the World Cup squad, describing himself as “disappointed”.
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Insyd de 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, dem reach de final, wey Ivory Coast deny dem de title for penalties. While dema 2017 Africa Cup of Nations campaign end insyd 4th place finish – de third one insyd 4 consecutive editions of de tournament – insyd de qualifiers give de 2018 World Cup, dem fini behind Egypt den Uganda insyd dema final group. Insyd 2021, na dem bring back Manager Rajevac, buh de Black Stars end up dem fail make dem win match for de 2021 Africa Cup of Nations wer dem loose 2–3 to debutants de Comoros after an André Ayew red card make dem fini bottom of dema group. Dem draw 0–0 insyd match against Nigeria wey dem draw 1–1 insyd Nigeria make dem qualify for de 2022 FIFA World Cup for away goals.[16] During de 2022 FIFA World Cup, Ghana loose dema first match against Portugal (3–2).
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The success at the World Cup in South Africa had been eight years in the making — those in the squad had featured in tournaments together, including the 2004 Olympics and 2006 World Cup. After an hour, the police realised the journalists were not going to move and this led to the players walking through the mixed zone area where interviews take place. Towards the middle of 1950, the clubs, spearheaded by Ohene Djan, accused Akwei of maladministration and questioned his ability to help grow Ghanaian Football. They therefore addressed petitions to the Governor of the Gold Coast, Sir Charles Arden-Clarke, and the Pioneer Sports Organizer, Joseph Ranadurai, on the maladministration of the Amateur Football Association by Akwei. While the petition was being addressed, Ohene Djan led a “Football Revolution” and succeeded in toppling the Akwei Administration in 1957.
- They earned their first and only victory in their second match against South Korea by the same scoreline.
- The build-up to what is supposed to be an engaging weekend of football in the Ghana Premier League is being undermined by accusations of matchfixing.
- Ten football administrators emerged as the chosen members for the 12-person Executive Council.
- As a golden generation of Essien, Muntari and Appiah aged out of the side, a steady decline began.
- The Black Stars won their second round group of 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying, and defeated Egypt 7–3 on aggregate in a two-legged play-off,[26] qualifying for the finals.
- The Football Association has released the broadcast selections for Matchday 14 to 16 of the…
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A victory against Uruguay was required for a spot in the round of 16 in a rematch of the 2010 quarter-final; Ghana instead lost 2–0 and thus finished bottom, while Uruguay was eliminated as well, as a result of South Korea upsetting Portugal. After failing to qualify for the following three AFCONs, the Black Stars returned as hosts in 1978. Once again, they won the whole thing, with Opoku Afriyie scoring a brace in the final against Uganda. In 1982, they unexpectedly won their fourth title after laboring through most of the tournament. In their semi-final match against Algeria, they needed a late-game equalizer to win the match in overtime. Fans of the national team have questioned the construction of Ghana’s squads and starting line-ups.
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It has been convention for these fans to be flown into tournaments to create an atmosphere inside the stadiums through music and dance. The following players were called up for the Kirin Challenge Cup match against Japan and the friendly match against South Korea on 14 and 18 November 2025.[79]Caps and goals correct as of 18 November 2025, after the match against South Korea. The 2019–20 season was halted and eventually cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Ghana that mirrored the cause of postponement or cancellation of association football leagues and competitions across the globe. There are also statistics for each player in all competitions with all total played and started matches, minutes played, number of goals scored, number of cards and much more. After drawing with Mozambique in Ebimpe, some Ghanaian journalists were in tears at the state of their country’s football team as they tried to access the ground floor of the stadium to interview players.
- With trust eroding, the representatives of some players who have been approached to play for Ghana say their clients are reluctant.
- To mark the end of a successful year in which the Lionesses defended their European title, manager Sarina Wiegman handed opportunities to a number of youngsters.
- Caps den goals correct as of 10 June 2024, after de match against Central African Republic.
- She was handed a debut in October’s 3-0 win over Australia, picking up the player-of-the-match award, and took just six minutes to make her mark in Southampton and net her first goal for her country.
- They drew 0–0 in a match against Nigeria and drew 1–1 in Nigeria to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup on away goals.[28] During the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Ghana lost their first match against Portugal 3–2.
- Ghana live scores, players, season schedule and today’s results are available on Sofascore.
- President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku has been appointed to an 11-member Ministerial Oversight Committee tasked with…
Led by players such as Michael Essien, Sulley Muntari, and Asamoah Gyan, the Black Stars qualified for their first World Cup in 2006. They impressed in their first showing, defeating the Czech Republic and the United States to make it to the knockout stage. In the round of 16, however, they bowed out to reigning champions Brazil, losing the match 0-3.
- They were also required to pay €688,000 to Young Redbull FC (Paintsil’s previous Ghanaian club) and €150,000 to the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA).
- Swedru All Blacks claimed their second consecutive away victory with an impressive 2-0 win over…
- Na dem sufficiently rank de Black Stars by FIFA make dem start dema qualifying give de 2014 World Cup insyd de second round.
- The Ghana Football Association (GFA) was founded in 1957, the same year Ghana gained independence from Britain.
- Once again, they won the whole thing, with Opoku Afriyie scoring a brace in the final against Uganda.
- After failing to qualify for the following three AFCONs, the Black Stars returned as hosts in 1978.
- She had come close to setting up Kearns beforehand, but her Aston Villa team-mate could only direct the ball straight at goalkeeper Cynthia Konlan Fiindib.
There is never a conversation about the Ghana Premier League and it’s standards — or lack of it — without the sub-plot of player movement. Ghanaian football has been rocked by a documentary alleging wide-ranging corruption, with the GFA’s head heavily implicated. The Ghana Football Association says it is looking into claims of corruption against several referees, officials and its president, Kwesi Nyantakeyi. football academy CAF has banned eight more Ghanaian football officials as the fallout from an undercover exposé into widespread corruption continues. Matchday One will draw a line under the unhappiest period in Ghana’s footballing history after an expose that shook the nation to the core. Ghana previous match was against South Korea in International Friendly Games, the match ended with result (South Korea won the match).
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Richard Ofori was Ghana’s goalkeeper for all three group games despite being the third choice for his club side Orlando Pirates. It was Ofori who needlessly gave away a corner in the dying moments against Mozambique that Ghana then conceded from to draw the game and ultimately knock them out of the tournament. Even the ones who were paid to be here by the country’s football association were disgruntled.
Southampton academy graduate Kendall, 21, started just her second game for the Lionesses and scored six minutes in when the ball fell to her in the six-yard area. Lucia Kendall marked her ‘homecoming’ with the opening goal at St Mary’s Stadium as England ended 2025 with a friendly victory over Ghana. Otto Addo has announced his team for the international friendly against South Korea, with Benjamin… Otto Addo is currently in Madrid meeting with Spain-based players as part of efforts to… Hearts of Oak returned to winning ways on Saturday with a hard-earned 1–0 victory over… Three players have been nominated for the NASCO Access Bank Division One League Player of…
The team is eager to end their 40-year title drought with Andre Ayew again wearing the captain’s armband. This is Ayew’s eighth appearance in the biennial event, and he aims to become the first player to score in seven different editions. The nation has not reached an Olympics in 20 years — the tournament features under-23 players and three overage players — and they haven’t qualified for an Under-20 World Cup since 2015. As a golden generation of Essien, Muntari and Appiah aged out of the side, a steady decline began. The 2015 AFCON final — in which Ghana were defeated by Ivory Coast on penalties — represents the last time the nation could call themselves one of the strongest in the continent.
During her time in charge, England have reached three successive major tournament finals, winning two of them, and this week’s victories over China and Ghana brought a celebratory air to finish a memorable year. In a newly expanded format, 48 teams will battle it out for the biggest crown in football, with all of those nations now knowing what’s store for them after the World Cup draw at the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington DC, USA. However, poor organization and crumbling inter-team relations led to a disappointing tournament. They went on to lose to the United States and Portugal, though they did manage a 2-2 draw with eventual champions Germany.
The new Ghana Premier League season is facing it’s first fixture challenge after a league game was rescheduled to make way for a church service. Ghana live scores, players, season schedule and today’s results are available on Sofascore. Caps den goals correct as of 10 June 2024, after de match against Central African Republic.
In the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, they reached the final, being denied the title on penalties against Ivory Coast. While their 2017 Africa Cup of Nations campaign ended in a 4th-place finish, they finished behind Egypt and Uganda in their final group qualifiers for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. They drew 0–0 in a match against Nigeria and drew 1–1 in Nigeria to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup on away goals.[28] During the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Ghana lost their first match against Portugal 3–2. They earned their first and only victory in their second match against South Korea by the same scoreline.
