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AFCON Qualifiers: Kurk Okraku arrives in Kumasi ahead of AFCON Angola clash
Ghana Football Association (GFA) President, Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, arrived in Kumasi on Tuesday ahead of the Black Stars 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Angola, scheduled for Thursday, September 5, 2024.
The President touched down at the Prempeh I International Airport at 17:00GMT (5pm local time) to engage in a number of official engagements ahead of the match against the Palancas Negras at the Baba Yara Stadium.
The match will Kick off at 16:00 GMT (4pm local time).
The GFA boss went straight to the Baba Yara Stadium to watch the team’s first training session in Kumasi, where he was joined by Vice-President Mark Addo and Executive Council member, Dr Ransford Abbey.
The President will also hold a series of meetings with principal football stakeholders during his stay in the passionate football City.
Coach Otto Addo trained with 22 players at the Baba Yara Stadium with Jordan Ayew and Elisha Owusu set to join the rest of the squad tonight.
The Black Stars will be hoping to overcome their opponents having beaten the same side in March 2023 during the 2023 AFCON qualifiers.
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National Teams Ambassador, Asamoah Gyan visits Black Queens training, rallies team ahead of WAFCON
National Teams Ambassador, Asamoah Gyan, paid a visit to the Black Queens during training on Wednesday.
The former Black Stars striker offered words of encouragement as the team continued preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
He congratulated the players and technical team for securing qualification to the continental showpiece and urged the team to remain focused, give their best whenever they step onto the pitch and to continue working hard.
The visit marked one of Gyan’s first engagements with a national team since his appointment as Ambassador for Ghana’s national teams.
He also assured the players of his commitment to supporting and motivating the team as they build towards WAFCON.
Gyan’s presence was warmly received by the players and technical staff, with the football icon sharing his experience and inspiring the squad as well.
The Black Queens are currently in camp in Accra as the team continue preparations under coach Kim Lars Björkegren.
Black Princesses captain, Linda Owusu Ansah has received a late call-up to the Black Queens camp for the June FIFA Women’s international window.
Owusu Ansah replaces Alexandre Emefa Tay, who has been excused from camp due to academic commitments.
The talented midfielder, who previously featured for Ampem Darkoa Ladies, captained Ghana’s Black Princesses (U-20) and has been recognized as one of the country’s promising young talents.
Her call-up comes shortly after completing a move to AFC Toronto in Canada, marking another important milestone in her growing career.
Linda has joined the rest of the squad in Accra as preparations continue under Head Coach Kim Lars Björkegren.
