Black Stars coach Otto Addo believes Friday’s 2-0 defeat to Japan in the Kirin Challenge Cup has provided important lessons as Ghana continues preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Speaking after the match, Addo admitted that the team’s performance revealed several areas that require improvement, especially...

Ghana head coach Otto Addo did not hold back in his assessment of the Black Stars’ 2-0 defeat to Japan in Friday’s Kirin Cup friendly, openly acknowledging that the hosts were the better side throughout the encounter.The Samurai Blue dominated large moments of the game with...

Ghana head coach Otto Addo admitted his side were second best in their 2-0 defeat to Japan in the Kirin Challenge Cup on Friday, praising the hosts while pointing out the costly mistakes that shaped the result.Speaking after the match in Toyota, Addo acknowledged Japan’s quality...

Black Stars coach Otto Addo holds the view that Japan deserved to win the match.

The tactless Black Stars were handed their first defeat in a long while to Japan in the ongoing Kirin Cup.

Ghana coach Otto Addo says his side must improve their decision-making and intensity after Friday’s 2-0 defeat to Japan in the Kirin Challenge Cup.Addo, speaking after the match, noted that the second half exposed several areas that require urgent work ahead of the 2026 World Cup....

French Ligue 1 outfit Toulouse FC have projected that Ghana midfielder Francis Abu will miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following an initial assessment of his horrendous injury.Abu, 24, was in action for the Black Stars of Ghana on Friday when they engaged Japan in the...

Ghana trailed Japan 1-0 at half time in the Kirin Cup opener as key players missed out, while local TV channels fail to broadcast the match due to technical issues.

Toulouse midfielder Abu Francis endured a harrowing injury on Friday during Ghana’s friendly against Japan, a moment that silenced the Toyota Stadium and left both sets of players visibly shaken. The 24-year-old collapsed after attempting to block a shot early in the second half. His ankle twisted sharply as he stretched toward the ball. Several […]

The Ghana Black Stars have begun their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with high-profile international friendlies against Japan and South Korea.

St. Patrick’s Athletic goalkeeper Joseph Anang has been handed his long-awaited debut start for the Black Stars in their high-profile Kirin Cup encounter against Japan on Friday in Nagoya.The 25-year-old shot-stopper steps in for Ghana’s current first-choice goalkeeper Benjamin Asare, as Head Coach Otto Addo looks...

Bournemouth attacker Antoine Semenyo has been handed the Black Stars captain’s armband for the first time as Ghana lock horns with Japan in the Kirin Cup. Semenyo, who has been in a rich vein of form is leading the West African football heavyweights for the first with...

Ghana midfielder Francis Abu faces a potentially long spell on the sidelines after suffering a serious injury during the Black Stars’ 2-0 friendly defeat to Japan in the Kirin Challenge Cup on Friday.The Toulouse player was stretchered off the pitch midway through the match after sustaining...

French Ligue 1 side Toulouse FC have confirmed that Ghana midfielder Francis Abu will miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup following an initial assessment of his severe injury.The 24-year-old suffered a broken leg during Ghana’s 2-0 defeat to Japan in the 2025 Kirin Challenge Cup on...

Antoine Semenyo will captain Ghana for the first time when the Black Stars face Japan in the Kirin Challenge Cup on Friday in Aichi.The Bournemouth forward takes the armband in the absence of Jordan Ayew, Thomas Partey, Alexander Djiku, and Mohammed Kudus, marking a new step...

Midfielder Francis Abu suffered a broken leg during Ghana’s international friendly against Japan, casting a shadow over the match and leaving players visibly distressed.The Toulouse midfielder went down after a challenge in the first half, twisting his leg awkwardly before collapsing to the turf. The immediate...

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has expressed deep concern following the serious injury sustained by midfielder Francis Abu during Ghana’s 2-0 defeat to Japan in the Kirin Challenge Cup on Friday.Abu suffered a broken leg midway through the match and was stretchered off, leaving teammates...

Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo will wear the captain’s armband for the first time when the Black Stars face Japan in a high-profile international friendly on Friday, November 14, 2025, at the Toyota Stadium in Aichi. The match kicks off at 7:20 pm. (10:20am Ghana time).With captain...

Otto Addo breaks silence on Abu Francis' injury during the 2025 Kirin Challenge Cup, delivering a grim update on the Black Stars midfielder’s condition.

Black Stars midfielder Abu Francis suffered a heartbreaking injury during Ghana's 2-0 loss to Japan in the 2025 Kirin Challenge Cup. Fans rally in support.

Despite Ghana’s loss to Japan in Niigata on Friday, head coach Otto Addo expressed satisfaction with the exposure gained by the younger members of his squad, describing the match as an important learning opportunity.With several regular starters unavailable, Addo used the friendly to test emerging talents...

Derrick Kohn and Joseph Anang will make their debuts for Ghana on Friday as Antoine Semenyo captains the Black Stars in an international friendly against Japan.St Patrick’s Athletic goalkeeper Anang finally earns his first appearance after months in the squad without a cap, while Kohn starts...

Japan midfielder Ao Tanaka demonstrated remarkable sportsmanship on Friday night after Ghana’s Francis Abu suffered a nasty ankle injury during the international friendly in Tokyo.Abu went down early in the second half with what appeared to be a severe ankle twist, leaving his teammates visibly distressed...

The Black Stars of Ghana face Japan in the 2025 Kirin Cup with a mixed squad as Otto Addo begins World Cup preparations. Kickoff is 10:20 AM GMT, live on TV3.

Black Stars coach Otto Addo has named Antoine Semenyo as captain while dropping Benjamin Asare to the bench as he named his starting lineup against Japan.

Japanese midfielder Ao Tanaka showed sportsmanship, apologising to Black Stars coach Otto Addo after his role in Abu Francis' horrific injury in the Kirin Cup.

Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu expressed satisfaction after his side sealed a composed 2-0 victory over Ghana in the Kirin Challenge Cup on Friday, describing the performance as an important step in their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Both nations have already secured qualification for...