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Alexander Djiku resumes training at Fenerbahce after AFCON qualifier absence

Ghana defender Alexander Djiku has returned to training with Fenerbahce after missing Ghana’s September 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers due to injury. The 30-year-old centre-back picked up a knock in Fenerbahce’s match against Alanyaspor just before the international break, ruling him out of Ghana’s games against Angola and Niger. However, Djiku has made […]

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CAF ban on Baba Yara Stadium a wake-up call for authorities – Dreams FC Coach Abdul Karim Zito

Dreams FC coach Abdul Karim Zito believes the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) recent ban on Ghana’s Baba Yara Stadium could push the country’s football authorities to address long-standing issues with the facility. CAF withdrew its approval of the stadium, citing “persistent issues” with the pitch, which now forces Ghana to seek alternative venues for […]

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GFA seeks new venue for Black Stars’ AFCON Qualifier after Baba Yara Stadium ban

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is actively searching for an alternative venue to host the Black Stars’ upcoming matchday three Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Sudan. This follows the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) decision to withdraw approval for the Baba Yara Stadium, citing multiple technical infractions, including an unsuitable playing surface. The […]

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Deputy NSA chief says betting addicts damaged Baba Yara stadium

The Deputy Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Majeed Bawa, has attributed the vandalism at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium following the Black Stars’ defeat to Angola to betting addiction among young fans. After Ghana’s 1-0 loss to the Palancas Negras on Thursday, angry supporters stormed the pitch, damaging various facilities and throwing […]

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Otto Addo admits Ghana could have done better against Angola despite poor Baba Yara pitch

Ghana coach Otto Addo has acknowledged that his team could have performed better in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Angola, despite the challenging condition of the Baba Yara Stadium pitch. The Black Stars hosted Angola on Thursday, aiming for a strong start in their AFCON qualifying campaign but ultimately fell short. […]