Hwang Hee-chan warns Ghana as South Korea target strong finish to 2025
South Korea forward Hwang Hee-chan has issued a firm message ahead of a meeting with Ghana, as they are determined to close out the year on a high. The Wolves attacker acknowledged that recent months have been challenging for both club and country but says the Korea camp is fully locked in as preparations continue […]
“Speedy recovery, son!” — GFA President Kurt Okraku sends support to injured Francis Abu
Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has extended heartfelt support to Black Stars midfielder Francis Abu following his serious injury against Japan in the Kirin Challenge Cup. The 24-year-old left the pitch on a stretcher in the second half after suffering a broken leg, leaving fans and teammates concerned. Reacting on Facebook, Okraku wished […]
“We have many new boys” — Otto Addo on Black Stars’ injury-hit Japan defeat
Black Stars coach Otto Addo has revealed that injuries to key players forced him to field a side that has “rarely played together” in Friday’s 2-0 defeat to Japan in the Kirin Challenge Cup. With several first-choice players sidelined, Addo admitted the lack of cohesion contributed to Ghana’s disjointed performance. “We had many new boys […]
‘We don’t take it for granted’ — Otto Addo praises Japan’s Tanaka Ao for apologising after Abu injury
Black Stars coach Otto Addo has lauded Japanese midfielder Tanaka Ao for displaying exemplary sportsmanship after his challenge left Ghana’s Francis Abu with a serious injury in Friday’s Kirin Challenge Cup defeat to Japan. Tanaka, visibly concerned after the incident, walked over to the Ghana bench to personally apologise ; a gesture Addo described as […]
Otto Addo reveals reason behind Semenyo role change
Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has explained the tactical reasoning behind his decision to swap Antoine Semenyo and Brandon Thomas-Asante during the second half of Ghana’s defeat to Japan in the Kirin Challenge Cup. Semenyo started the game as Ghana’s central forward, but Addo said the Bournemouth striker kept dropping too deep into midfield, […]
‘We were not dangerous enough’ — Otto Addo admits Ghana deserved defeat to Japan
Otto Addo has conceded that Ghana’s 2–0 defeat to Japan was deserved, citing costly mistakes in build-up play and poor decision-making in the final third. “We knew Japan are very good in transitions, so losing the ball in build-up annoyed me,” he said. “We weren’t dangerous in the final third.” Ghana managed only a handful […]
Black Stars wrap up intense final session ahead of Japan test
Ghana’s senior team checked off their last round of preparations before Friday’s Kirin Cup clash with Japan at the Toyota Stadium in Aichi. The technical team used the session to fine-tune attacking patterns, and rehearse key set-piece routines. Head coach Otto Addo took the opportunity to lock in his preferred lineup and polish the group’s […]
Otto Addo confident Black Stars can compete with anyone ahead of Japan clash
Black Stars coach Otto Addo believes his squad has the quality to challenge top teams, citing their 2022 World Cup performances as proof. Ghana face Japan at Toyota Stadium on Friday, November 14, in the Kirin Cup, kicking off at 10:20 a.m., as part of preparations for the 2026 World Cup. “On our best days, […]
Adu Kwabena excited for Black Stars debut ahead of Japan clash
Prince Adu Kwabena has expressed his excitement after joining the Black Stars camp ahead of Ghana’s upcoming friendlies against Japan and South Korea. The 22-year-old Viktoria Plzen striker earned his first call-up for the Kirin Cup following an impressive start to the season in the Czech Republic and Europe, where he has already scored six […]
Francis Oti Akenteng urges support for Otto Addo ahead of 2026 World Cup
Former Ghana Football Association Technical Director Francis Oti Akenteng has called on fans and stakeholders to back Black Stars coach Otto Addo as Ghana prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Addo secured Ghana’s spot at the global showpiece by topping Group I with 25 points, becoming the first coach to lead the Black Stars […]
