AFCON 2025Q: Ghana to open camp on October 7 ahead of Sudan clash
By: Nana Kwame Bediako Black Stars are set to open camp on Monday, October 7, 2024 as they prepare for their vital 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches against Sudan. The team is eager to secure their spot in the prestigious tournament, and these upcoming games are crucial steps in that journey. The […]
Angolans did not play in the sky – NSA Deputy Director defends Baba Yara Stadium pitch amid criticism
By: Nana Kwame Bediako In the wake of the Black Stars’ 1-0 defeat to Angola during the 2025 AFCON qualifiers, the condition of the Baba Yara Sports Stadium pitch has come under intense scrutiny. Football enthusiasts and analysts have expressed their dissatisfaction, attributing the poor playing surface to the team’s disappointing performance. Majeed Bawa, the […]
AFCON 25 qualifiers: Ashimeru, Inaki Williams and Joseph Paintsil return to Otto Addo’s 23-man squad
By: Nana Kwame Bediako Head Coach of the Black Stars, Otto Addo, has announced his 23-man squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Angola and Niger. Speaking at a press briefing in Accra on Thursday, August 29, 2024, Coach Addo unveiled the team that will take on Angola at the Baba […]
Beach Soccer: Black Sharks run riot against Côte d’Ivoire in AFCON qualifiers
By: Nana Kwame Bediako Ghana’s Beach Soccer national team, the Black Sharks, secured a significant advantage in their quest for 2024 AFCON Beach Soccer qualification. In a thrilling first-leg encounter, the Black Sharks recorded a 5-3 win against the Sand Elephants of Côte d’Ivoire. The match took place at the Emancipation Beach Arena in Keta […]
Ghana to host Angola on opening day of AFCON 2025 qualifiers
By: Nana Kwame Bediako The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially released the schedule for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, setting the stage for an exciting series of matches. The qualifiers are set to run from September to November this year, carefully planned to accommodate the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, […]
Ghana drawn in Group F for AFCON Morocco 2025 Qualifiers
By: Nana Kwame Bediako Ghana has been drawn into Group F ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 qualifying round. The draw, which took place in Johannesburg, South Africa, has set the stage for a thrilling series of matches. The Black Stars find themselves in the same group as Angola, Sudan, and […]
CAF reschedules 2025 AFCON amid fixture congestion
By: Nana Kwame Bediako The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the postponement of the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Executive Committee, led by CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe, convened on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Cairo to deliberate on the scheduling of the highly anticipated tournament. The new dates for the […]
GTV Sports+ ready to deliver spectacular coverage of 2024 Futsal AFCON
By: Nana Kwame Bediako The 2024 Futsal Africa Cup of Nations warms up to a spectacular opening in Morocco on April 11–21, 2024. The tournament seeks to deliver an exciting experience for football enthusiasts across the African continent. As fans seem to wonder where to get all the excitement from the comfort of their homes, […]
Ivory Coast President rewards AFCON team
By: Nana Kwame Bediako Each player in Côte d’Ivoire’s squad will receive a cash prize reward of $82,000 and a villa worth a similar amount from their president, Alassane Ouattara, the Presidency has announced. The three-time champions earned this reward on the back of their victory over Nigeria in the AFCON final. Côte d’Ivoire brought […]
AFCON 2023: Côte d’Ivoire crowned African champions for third time in history
By: Nana Kwame Bediako Host Nation Côte d’Ivoire made it an incredible third Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) triumph as they defeated the Super Eagles of Nigeria 2-1 at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan on Sunday, February 11, 2024, to become the first country to host and win the Africa Cup of Nations since […]
