Author: SAMUEL
Ghana clinched third place at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON after defeating South Africa 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw at the Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca. The result preserves Ghana’s perfect record in third-place playoffs, marking their fourth consecutive victory in such matches at the tournament. South Africa took the lead just before halftime through Nonhlanhla Mthandi, but Ghana drew level in the second half after an own goal gifted them an equaliser. In the shootout, the Black Queens held their nerve, with Alice Kusi, Josephine Bonsu, Jennifer Cudjoe, and Nancy Amoh all converting their…
Versatile Ghana international, Jeffery Schlupp is focused on helping Norwich City to secure promotion to the English Premier League in the upcoming 2025/26 football season. Schlupp joins the Championship outfit as a free agent following his departure from Palace at the expiration of his contract. He penned a one-year deal with the Canaries, keeping him at the club until summer 2026. The experienced versatile Ghanaian player has been handed with the number 27 shirt ahead of the new season. With his wealth of experience, the 32-year-old is expected to play a huge role for the club in their quest to…
The Black Queens of Ghana failed to reach the final of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after suffering a penalty shootout defeat to host Morocco in the semi-final. Ghana opened the scoring through Stella Nyamekye in the first half before Sakina Ouzraoui forced the game to extra time with a second-half equalizer. Evelyn Badu and Comfort Yeboah missed their spot kicks as Ghana lost 4-2. The Black Queens dominated the early exchanges with Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah striking first from the box, but the Moroccan shot-stopper was equal to the task. Moments later, Doris Boaduwaa hustled her markers but her effort…
Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has thrown his weight behind Ghana’s women’s football team as they prepare for their biggest test at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The Leicester City forward delivered a heartfelt message to the Black Queens ahead of their semifinal clash against host nation Morocco today. His words come at a crucial moment when the team needs all the support they can muster. “To my sisters, the Black Queens! I’m beyond proud of the way you’ve represented Ghana on the biggest stage. Your determination, skill, and teamwork are an inspiration to us all,” Ayew said.…
Ghana failed to make the final of the 2025 WAFU Zone B U20 Boys Cup on Sunday after losing 2-1 to Ivory Coast in their semi-final showdown. The Black Satellites, as they are called, locked horns with the Young Elephants today at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence, where the tournament is being played in Ghana to fight for a place in the final. Ghana scored early through talented prodigy Benjamin Tsivanyo, but Ivory Coast pushed back and scored to make it 1-1 before the break. After recess, a fierce battle ensued between the two teams in their bid to…