Ghana coach Otto Addo has defended himself against criticism following the Black Stars’ failure to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for the first time in 20 years.

The Kozie Cares Champions League reaches its climax Sunday, November 17, at the Adjiriganor Astro Turf, with a packed schedule of football action and community activities aimed at promoting peace ahead of the December elections.  

The event begins with the quarter-finals at 11:30 a.m., followed by a special curtain-raiser match at 2:30 p.m. between Adenta NPP Executive Members and Coordinators. The semi-finals are slated for 4:10 p.m., culminating in the grand finale later in the evening.  

Ghana’s coach Otto Addo has admitted that his side was second-best during their 1-1 draw against Angola in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, a result that confirmed the Black Stars' failure to qualify for the tournament for the first time in two decades.  

Ghana’s hopes of salvaging pride in their final AFCON 2025 qualifier against Niger have suffered a significant blow, with key players ruled out due to injuries. 

Medeama SC right-back Kamaradini Mamudu, Heart of Lions defender Ebenezer Abban, and Thought FC forward Jerry Afriyie have been handed late call-ups to Otto Addo's Black Stars squad for Monday’s final Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Niger.

The Union Ghana, a group of professionals based at the University of Ghana campus, etched their name in history by claiming the championship title at the first-ever University of Ghana Community Games (Football Gala).

Claiming the title of "Game Changer," Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku positioned himself as the leader who would elevate Ghanaian football following the explosive "Number 12" documentary by investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas, which uncovered widespread corruption within the nation's football system.

NATIONS FC, one of the standout teams of the Ghana Premier League this season, faces a crucial challenge in their campaign as they host fierce rivals, Asante Kotoko, at the Dr Kwame Kyei Sports Complex tomorrow.

A win could propel Nations FC to the top of the league standings, overtaking current leaders Gold Stars, who sit just one point ahead on 20 points.

PUMA has unveiled the latest home and away kits for Ghana’s national football teams, showcasing a design deeply rooted in the country’s rich cultural heritage. 

Youtuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul left a permanent stain on two-time heavyweight champion Mike Tyson's boxing legacy with a tedious points win in front of 70,000 frustrated fans in Texas - and millions watching the controversial bout on streaming powerhouse Netflix.

For the first time in 20 years, the Ghana Black Stars and four times champions, will miss the next African Cup of Nations (AFCON) after failing to win their penultimate Group F game against Angola in Luanda Friday evening.

Going into Friday’s game with only two points from a possible 12 games from four games, the Stars had hoped to fight for a slot for tournament being hosted in Morocco in 2025, but as has been their misery through out this campaign, they had to surrender a lead which cost them a place among the 24 teams that will be in Morocco next year.  

For the first time in 20 years, Ghana’s Black Stars and four times champions, will miss the next African Cup of Nations (AFCON) after failing to win their penultimate Group F game against Angola in Luanda Friday evening.

Going into yesterday’s game with only two points from a possible 12 games from four games, the Stars had hoped to fight for a slot for Morocco to the end, but as has been their misery through out this campaign, they had to surrender a lead which cost them a place among the 24 teams that will be in Morocco nest year.  

Ghanaian football is in mourning following the death of Michael Osei, former Asante Kotoko player and coach, who passed away in London on Friday, November 15, 2024. 

Stand in skipper of the Black Stars, Jordan Ayew, has asked for the prayers of the students and staff of the Dzorwulu Special School as they play in their penultimate game against Angola in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers today.

Vision FC coach, Nana Kweku Agyemang, has defended his striker, Issah Akuka Issifu, following criticism over his lack of goals this season in the Ghana Premier League.