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AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Ghana held by Sudan as Algeria run riot against Togo

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Eight Ghana players withdraw from squad to face Angola, Niger

At least eight Ghana players have withdrawn from the 25-man squad for their final two matches in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Angola and Niger Republic, citing various reasons, Afrosport reports. According to the Ghana Football Association (GFA), the eight players include Inaki Williams, Antoine Semenyo, Tariq Lamptey, Joseph Painstil, Jonas Adjetey, Jerome Opoku, Alexander Djiku, and Ibrahim Osman. The GFA confirmed...

AFCON 2023: Ghana suffer upset Group B loss to Cape Verde

AFCON 2023: Ghana suffer upset Group B loss to Cape Verde

Ghana's hopes for a first Africa Cup of Nations title since 1982 began on the a disappointing note as they were beaten 2-1 by Cape Verde in their Group B opener at Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium on Sunday night. Things started positively for the Blue Sharks, who were making just their fourth AFCON outing, as they took the lead in the 17th minute courtesy of Jamiro...

Ghana defender Djiku suspended for betting in France

Ghana defender Djiku suspended for betting in France

Ghanaian defender Alexander Djiku is the most recent footballer to face punishment for sports betting. The Black Stars defender has been handed a one-match ban in France by the Professional Football League (LFP) for engaging in sports betting activities. Though born in France, the 28-year-old opted to represent Ghana at the international level and was part of the Otto Addo-led team that represented the West African...