AFCON 2023: I don’t want to be head coach of a team that does not think we have a chance of winning it – Chris Hughton
By: Nana Kwame Bediako Black Stars have continued to dip in form as they show no sign of climbing back up and taking on the challenge to do better as most football fans in Ghana expect from them. Following the goalless draw against Namibia, Black Stars Coach, Chris Hughton has expressed strong optimism about the […]
Chris Hughton calls up 25 players for upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifying matches
By Nana Kwame Bediako Black Stars Chris Hughton, calls up 25 players for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against the Barea of Madagascar and the Coelacanth of Comoros. Ghana will host Madagascar on Friday, November 17, 2023 at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium before facing Comoros in Moroni on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. […]
USA, Mexico friendlies: Dede dropped, Jordan maintained for the first time under Chris Hughton
By: Savannah Pokuaah Duah Captain of the Ghana National Men’s Football team, the Black Stars, Andrew Dede Ayew has seen an exclusion from the list of players presented by coach Chris Hughton. Black Stars are lined up for a couple of friendly matches between the US and Mexico on 14th and 17th October 2023 respectively. […]
Ernest Nuamah earns maiden call up as Chris Hughton names list for Madagascar clash
By: Emmanuel Oti Acheampong Ghana Black Stars gaffer Chris Hughton has named his squad to face Les Baréa of Madagascar in the upcoming African Cup of Nations qualifiers on June 18, 2023. The gaffer who is bent on exploring all available talent to build a formidable national men’s team after calling up Majeed Ashimeru has […]
Chris Hughton explains why he benched Captain Andre Ayew during the Black Stars Angola win
Chris Hughton, the Head Coach of the Black Stars, has defended his decision to drop skipper Andre Dede Ayew from the starting lineup in Ghana’s recent match against Angola. Ayew, 33, was not named in the 21-man squad for the game and watched the entire game from the substitutes bench with Arsenal star Thomas Partey […]
AFCON 2023Q: Antoine Semenyo scores late as Ghana beat Angola
Antoine Semenyo’s late strike earned the Black Stars victory against Angola in Kumasi in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The second-half substitute profited from poor defending in the final minute to bundled home the winner. Goalkeeper Lawrence Ati Zigi was tested early in the game after struggling to deal with a long-range strike from […]
“Winning AFCON will demand collective efforts of all” – Coach Appiah
James Kwasi Appiah, former coach of the Black Stars has said it will take the collective efforts of all stakeholders to see Ghana break the 41-year Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) jinx. The Black Stars have not won the AFCON in 41 years and are seeking the opportunity to break that jinx at the next […]
Ghana vs Angola: Koln winger Kingsley Schindler replaces injured Tariq Lamptey
German-born Ghanaian winger Kingsley Schindler has received a late call-up from Black Stars coach Chris Hughton ahead of the game against Angola. The 29-year-old was invited as a replacement for Tariq Lamptey, who is nursing an injury. The Koln winger is making the national team list for the first time and could make his debut […]
New Black Stars coach Chris Hughton unveiled in Kumasi
By: Emmanuel Yaw Nkansah Chris Hughton has been officially unveiled as the new manager of the Black Stars at the SG Mall in Kumasi. The veteran manager was appointed after Otto Addo stepped down from the role following a promising, but unsuccessful FIFA World Cup campaign in the 2022 Qatar tournament. The former Brighton Hove […]
Wait Over: New Black Stars Head Coach Chris Hughton arrives in Accra Thursday
New Black Stars head coach Chris Hughton is expected to arrive in Ghana tomorrow, March 16th, 2023 for his official unveiling next week. The 64-year old was appointed last month to replace Otto Addo has already started with some changes in the technical team with the respected coach making proposals to the Ghana Football Association […]