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Ghana Football Association Announces Testimonial Match for Asamoah Gyan

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2 months ago

November 4, 2025

Samuel Kobina Amu

GFA to honour Ghana legend Asamoah Gyan with a special testimonial match.

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The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has officially announced plans to organize a testimonial match honoring legendary Ghanaian striker and former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan, celebrating his illustrious career and profound impact on Ghanaian football.

The event, developed in collaboration with Gyan himself, aims to pay tribute to his achievements as Ghana’s all-time top scorer and one of Africa’s football icons. Details such as the date, venue, and participating teams or guest stars are forthcoming, but the GFA emphasized it will be a “grand” and “memorable” occasion.

Key Highlights of the Announcement

Purpose and Significance: The testimonial serves as a fitting farewell to “Baby Jet,” recognizing his leadership, dazzling performances, and charisma that inspired millions. GFA President Kurt Okraku described Gyan as a “national treasure” whose legacy transcends the pitch, noting the event’s role in etching his contributions into Ghana’s football folklore.
Gyan’s International Legacy: With 51 goals in 109 caps for the Black Stars, Gyan holds Ghana’s scoring record and is Africa’s most prolific World Cup goalscorer (six goals across 2006, 2010, and 2014 tournaments). He captained Ghana to AFCON finals in 2010 and 2015, and led the team to its first World Cup quarterfinal in 2010.
Club Career Overview: Gyan’s professional journey began at Liberty Professionals in Ghana before stints at Udinese (Italy), Modena (loan), Rennes (France), Sunderland (England Premier League), Al Ain and Al Ahli (UAE), Shanghai SIPG (China), Kayserispor (Turkey), and ending at Legon Cities FC in 2023.

The announcement has sparked widespread praise, with football analyst Ntow Gyan calling it “overdue” for a player who redefined Ghana’s global identity. However, it has also ignited debate about precedents—why not similar honors for peers like Stephen Appiah, Michael Essien, or Sulley Muntari? Supporters argue Gyan’s unique records and longevity justify the distinction, while critics see it as selective. Social media buzz highlights iconic moments, like his stunning 2010 goal in Sunderland’s 3-0 upset over Chelsea.

This testimonial underscores the GFA’s efforts to celebrate living legends, potentially paving the way for more such events in Ghanaian football. Fans eagerly await further updates, with expectations of a star-studded affair reuniting Black Stars alumni.

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Mohamed Kudus Out Until April with Quad Tendon Injury

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20 hours ago

January 8, 2026

Obed Benyin

The Ghana international was forced out in the first half following an injury

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Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank confirmed that Ghanaian star Mohammed Kudus will be sidelined until after the March international break due to a significant quad tendon injury. The 25-year-old forward suffered the injury during Tottenham’s 1-1 Premier League draw against Sunderland last weekend, forcing him off in the first half after going down off the ball with a thigh problem.

Frank stated: “Kudus is unfortunately a bigger one to the tendon in the quad, so that’s one where we expect him back after the March international break.”This timeline points to a return in early April 2026, potentially missing around 13 games across the Premier League, Champions League, and FA Cup, including high-profile clashes against Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool, and others.

The injury is a major blow for Spurs, who are already dealing with other absences, and for Ghana, as Kudus will miss upcoming internationals, including a friendly against Germany. Kudus had been in fine form since his move to Tottenham (from West Ham in a previous transfer window.)

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21 hours ago

January 8, 2026

Samuel Kobina Amu

Man City close in on Semenyo signing

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Manchester City have finalised a club-record transfer for Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth, agreeing a deal worth a guaranteed £62.5 million, plus £1.5 million in add-ons and a 10% sell-on clause for any future profit.

The 26-year-old Ghanaian winger, who turned 26 on January 7, provided a fairytale farewell to Bournemouth by scoring a dramatic 95th-minute winner in their thrilling 3-2 Premier League victory over Tottenham Hotspur at the Vitality Stadium.

The goal, his 10th of the season, secured the win on his birthday and earned him a standing ovation from fans as he bid an emotional goodbye.

The transfer structure allows City to pay the fee in instalments over 24 months, exceeding Semenyo’s reported £60-65 million release clause in total value but avoiding immediate full payment. Semenyo has arrived in Manchester for his medical and is expected to sign a five-and-a-half-year contract until June 2031.

Pep Guardiola’s side beat competition from clubs like Liverpool, Arsenal, and others to land the versatile forward, who has impressed with his pace, power, and goal threat this season. This marks Manchester City’s biggest January signing and a record sale for Bournemouth.

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Ghana’s 2026 World Cup Kit Leak Draws Spider-Web Buzz

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7 days ago

January 3, 2026

Samuel Kobina Amu

Ghana Black Stars leaked world cup kit

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As Ghana’s Black Stars prepare for their fifth FIFA World Cup appearance in 2026 (co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico), a major leak of the Puma-designed home jersey has taken social media by storm in early January 2026.

The leaked design draws inspiration from Ghanaian folklore, specifically the legend of Anansi the Spider – the clever trickster who, according to Akan mythology, brought wisdom and the art of weaving to humanity.

This ties directly to the origins of traditional Kente cloth, with the kit incorporating subtle spider-web-like motifs and geometric patterns reminiscent of Kente weaving.

Mohammed Kudus rocking the new kit

Key features of the leaked home kit:

Predominantly white base (traditional for Ghana’s home jerseys).
Bold accents in red, yellow, green, and black, reflecting the national flag.
Intricate spider-inspired graphic patterns across the front, symbolizing creativity, resilience, and cultural heritage.
Puma branding and the Ghana FA crest with the iconic black star.

The away kit, leaked earlier in late 2025, features a vibrant yellow/gold base inspired by Accra’s bustling Makola Market, with energetic abstract patterns capturing the market’s hustle and community spirit.

Neither Puma nor the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has officially confirmed the designs yet, but the leaks – circulating widely on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and kit specialist sites – have generated massive buzz. Fans praise the cultural depth, with many calling the spider motifs a “genius nod to Anansi” and a fresh evolution from previous kits.

Official releases for Puma’s 2026 World Cup kits are expected in waves throughout early 2026, building anticipation as the Black Stars aim to make history on the global stage.