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PHOTOS: Black Stars train in Accra ahead of Sudan clash
Eleven players began training in Accra ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Sudan.
Eleven players reported for training on Monday.
Notable players in attendance include Jordan Ayew, Mohammed Kudus, Joseph Wollacott, Elisha Owusu and Mohammed Salisu.
The rest are Frederick Asare, Isaac Afful, Antoine Semenyo, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Gideon Mensah, Mohammed Kudus and Brandon Thomas-Asante. More players are expected to join the team in readiness for the games.
Ghana are third in Group F of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers after picking only one point from the first two matches in the group.
The Black Stars lost 1-0 to Angola at home before drawing 1-1 with Niger in their second game.
Below are photos from the session:
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Antoine Semenyo calls for harsher punishment against racial abusers
Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo has called for stronger action against racial abusers in football, saying current punishments are not enough.
Semenyo said he was angry at half-time during a recent match after facing racist abuse but decided to use the incident as motivation.
He explained that his two goals in the game came from turning that anger into fuel.
The Ghanaian international described it as “mind-boggling” that in 2025 black footballers still had to deal with such abuse.
He urged fellow players not to shy away from reporting racism whenever it happens, stressing that the sanctions must be tougher.
Semenyo suggested that maximum punishments could include jail time or lifetime bans from stadiums.
He insisted that football authorities must do more to ensure racism is rooted out of the game.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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“Black Stars can qualify to World Cup if they perform well in the remaining games”
Former captain of the Black Stars, John Mensah, has expressed confidence that the national team can qualify for the World Cup if they continue to perform well in their upcoming matches.
Speaking in an interview with Max Tv, John Mensah said the team’s recent performance shows that they are on the right path.
He explained that with the right support and motivation, the players have what it takes to make it to the global tournament.
“The guys are doing well now. All we need to do is to keep going, support them, and motivate them. If they continue like this, they can make it,” he stated.
On whether the current squad can leave a mark at the World Cup like his generation did, Mensah said every era is different.
He recalled that during his time, the Black Stars excelled because of unity, discipline, and strong team spirit.
He encouraged the present squad to learn from those values as well as make use of their own strengths.
According to him, this is the time for young players to prove themselves and perform for the nation.
Jacob Aggrey
