Black Stars

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

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: CAF appoints officials for Ghana’s ties against Angola, Niger

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Burundian official Georges Gatogato as the referee for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers matchday five encounter between Angola and Ghana slated for Friday, November 15. The 36-year-old Gatogato, who has been a FIFA-licensed referee since 2007, will be assisted by fellow Burundians Rénovat Bizumuremyi, Olivier Nibogora, and Rodrigue Bigirimana, who have been appointed as Assistant...

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Kudus issues emotional apology for Ghana’s poor showing

Ghana international Mohammed Kudus, who captained the Black Stars in their last two matches, has tendered an emotional apology to fans following the team's disappointing performances in the 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifiers, Afrosport reports. The Black Stars find themselves in a precarious situation as they are currently third in Group F in the qualifying rounds with two points after four games. The Otto Addo-led...

Ligue 1: Ghana’s Gideon Mensah extends contract with Auxerre until 2026

Ligue 1: Ghana’s Gideon Mensah extends contract with Auxerre until 2026

Ghanaian defender Gideon Mensah has signed a one-year contract extension with Ligue 1 club Auxerre, securing his stay at the club until 2026, Afrosport reports. The left-back joined Auxerre in 2022 from Austrian club RB Salzburg on an initial three-year deal with his present deal set to expire in 2025. However, following a string of brilliant performances with Auxerre, including helping them win the Ligue 2...