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Black Sharks fall to Morocco in Beach Soccer AFCON showdown
Ghana’s hopes in the Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations took another hit as the national team suffered a 5-2 defeat to Morocco on Day 3 of the tournament.
This loss follows a tough opening match against Egypt, where Ghana fell 6-3, leaving the team with a challenging path ahead.
The match against Morocco saw Ghana struggle to keep pace with their North African rivals, who capitalized on defensive lapses and showcased a clinical attacking performance.
Despite a strong start to the game, Ghana succumbed to two quick goals before pulling one back in the second period.
The Moroccans however maintained control throughout the match and stretched their lead to 4-1 before Alexander Adjei scored Ghana’s second goal of the day and his fourth in the tournament.
The Moroccans scored their fifth goal inside the final period to take the game out of Ghana’s reach.
Head Coach Daniel Neequaye expressed disappointment over the team’s performance but remained optimistic about their upcoming clash with Tanzania. “We need to regroup and focus on our last match. The players have talent; we just need to refine our strategy and execution,” he stated in his post match comments.
As Ghana prepares to face Tanzania in their final Group A match, the team is determined to end the group stage of the tournament on a high note. With both teams searching for their first points, the upcoming showdown promises to be a crucial encounter for both sides.
The match against Tanzania is set for Tuesday October 22, 2024 at 12noon (9:00 GMT), and all eyes will be on Ghana’s Black Sharks as they aim for redemption on the sand.
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Minister of Sports and Recreation boosts Black Stars morale ahead of World Cup qualifiers
Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Iddi Adams visited the Black Stars at the Accra Sports Stadium on Monday to motivate them ahead of their upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar.
Accompanied by Director General of the National Sports Authority Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, Mr.Adams welcomed the team to Accra and wished them well in the upcoming games.
He assured the team that the stadium would be in top condition for the Chad game.
The team, which opened camp on Monday, had nine players train at the Accra Sports Stadium.
Ghana will host Chad at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday, March 21 before facing Madagascar on Monday, March 24, 2025.
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Rospak FC narrow gap with Zone Two leaders Swedru All Blacks after hard fought win
Sekondi Rospak FC secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over league leaders Swedru All Blacks, extending their impressive home winning streak to eleven consecutive matches this season.
Rudolf Junior Mensah opened the scoring for Swedru All Blacks in the 29th minute, but Joseph Ntow Ansah equalized for Sekondi Rospak FC just before halftime.
Stephen Anthony Kofi sealed the win for the home side with a penalty kick two minutes into the second half. The defeat marks Swedru All Blacks’ second consecutive loss, leaving them just a point ahead of Sekondi Rospak FC.
In another Zone Two match, Cape Coast Mysterious Dwarfs defeated Sefwi All Stars 2-0 at the Robert Mensah Park on Sunday.
Hafiz Alhassan scored the opener in the 43rd minute, while Godfred Eshun sealed the win with a stoppage-time goal. The victory propelled Cape Coast Mysterious Dwarfs to third place in the league table with 37 points.
Meanwhile, King Faisal and PAC Academy played out a goalless draw in a thrilling encounter at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.
Despite numerous scoring opportunities, neither team could find the back of the net.
King Faisal’s Michael Osei was named player of the match. The draw left King Faisal with 27 points, seventh in the league table.
