Ghana head coach Otto Addo expressed optimism as the Black Stars prepare to face Japan in their Kirin Challenge Cup friendly at the Toyota Stadium in Aichi on Friday."We are very, very pleased to be here. This is not our first time; we know the Japanese...

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

Former Ghana coach Chris Hughton believes Otto Addo will use the upcoming international friendlies to strike the right balance within his squad as the Black Stars prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Ghana will face Japan on Friday and South Korea on Tuesday in two fixtures...

Black Stars coach Otto Addo, on behalf of his players, has extended condolences to the families of victims of the tragic El-Wak stampede in Accra.Speaking ahead of Friday’s Kirin Cup clash against Japan at Toyota Stadium, Addo said: "We had a serious matter in Accra, where...

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

Japan forward Takumi Minamino has praised teammate Kaishu Sano for his decisive contribution after scoring the opener in the Samurai Blue’s 2-0 victory over Ghana in the Kirin Challenge Cup on Friday.The AS Monaco attacker struck in the 16th minute at the Toyota Stadium, finishing off...

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.

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...

Ghana head coach Otto Addo has explained the reasons behind defender Mohammed Salisu’s late arrival to the Black Stars camp in Japan ahead of their upcoming friendlies against Japan and South Korea.Speaking on Thursday, Addo said the AS Monaco defender missed the initial part of the...

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.

Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo believes the Black Stars are in great shape to face Asian heavyweights Japan. The Black Stars will engage the Samurai Blues in their first game since qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The Kirin Cup tournament is expected to test the West...