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Hughton highlights reason for Ghana friendly loss to Mexico

Hughton highlights reason for Ghana friendly loss to Mexico

Ghana national team manager Chris Hughton stated that home advantage was key in Mexico's 2-0 friendly win over the Black Stars in Charlotte in the early hours of Sunday morning. Goals from Hirving Lozano and Uriel Antuna were more than enough to give El Tri the victory and Hughton acknowledged the North American giants were always going to be a tough opposition for his side. He...

Ghana Premier League top scorer Tetteh quits football over Black Stars snub

Ghana Premier League top scorer Tetteh quits football over Black Stars snub

2022-23 Ghana Premier League top scorer, Abednego Tetteh has announced his temporary retirement from football after being overlooked by Black Stars coaches. Tetteh lit the Ghanaian top-flight last season with his record of 18 goals for Bibiani Gold Stars. The 32-year-old expressed disappointment and frustration following his omission from the national team set-up with Chris Hughton giving preference to other players in the Ghana Premier League....

Ghana legend Gyan confirms retirement from football

Ghana legend Gyan confirms retirement from football

Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has drawn the curtain on his illustrious football career. Gyan confirmed his retirement during the 30th Afreximbank Annual Meeting in Accra during a panel session with former Ivory Coast captain Didier Drogba on Tuesday. The 37-year-old last played for Legon Cities in the Ghana Premier League during the 2020-21 season and he had hoped to play for the Black Stars at...

AFCON 2023 Qualifiers: Ghana’s Hughton admits uphill task after Madagascar draw

AFCON 2023 Qualifiers: Ghana’s Hughton admits uphill task after Madagascar draw

Ghana coach Chris Hughton expressed his disappointment after their goalless draw with Madagascar delayed their quest to qualify for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The Black Stars needed a win in Madgascar to secure their spot in the Ivory Coast but they were fustrated to a goalless draw and now need a to overcome Central African Republic's hurdle in their final qualifying fixture. Hughton lamented...

AFCON 2023 Qualifiers: Ghana defender Mensah ruled out of Madagascar trip

AFCON 2023 Qualifiers: Ghana defender Mensah ruled out of Madagascar trip

The Black Stars of Ghana will be without Auxerre left-back Gideon Mensah for their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar on Sunday. Mensah reported to the national team camp in Acrra earlier in the week but he could not participate in the training session due to a knee injury. The 24-year-old managed injury until the end of the season and he has been excused...