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Champions League: Baba Yara Sports Stadium to host Medeama SC and CR Belouizdad on Friday
Ghanaian Champions Medeama SC will host CR Belouizdad from Algeria at the Baba Yara Sports stadium on Friday, December 1, 2023.
Medeama SC aim to get their continental campaign back on track after losing 3-0 to giants and record holders Al Ahly in their Group D opener on Saturday.
The Confederation of African Football has appointed Lamin N. Jammeh from The Gambia as the Centre referee. Jammeh will be assisted by compatriots Abdul Aziz Bollel Jawo (Assistant I), Omar Darboe (Assistant II) and Alhasan Baboucarr Bass (Fourth Referee).
Rene Williams Sere from Cote D’Ivoire is the Match Commissioner. Other officials for the game include Peter Elgam Edibe -Referee Assessor – Nigeria, Ozoemena Joseph Chukwu – General Coordinator – Nigeria, Ibrahim Sannie Daara – Media Officer – Ghana and Odochi Joan Efughu – Security Officer – Nigeria.
The game is scheduled for 16H00 kick off at the Baba Yara Sports stadium, Kumasi on Friday, December 01, 2023.
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President John Dramani Mahama visits Black Stars
President John Dramani Mahama showed his support for the Black Stars at the Accra Sports Stadium on Wednesday, ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar.
He was accompanied by several key figures, including Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Iddi Adams, Ghana Football Association President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, Executive Council member and Black Stars Management Committee Chairman Dr. Randy Abbey, National Sports Authority Director General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah and former Ghana captains Stephen Appiah and Asamoah Gyan.
Others included Management Committee members Samuel Aboabire (Chairman of the Greater Accra Football Association, Executive Council Member) and Moses Armah (Owner of Premier League side Medeama SC).
During his visit, President Mahama encouraged the players to make Ghana proud by giving their best and showcasing their skills on the international stage.
He also emphasized the importance of discipline, hard work, and unity, noting that these values are essential for achieving success in football and beyond.
The Black Stars are set to face Chad at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday, March 21, before traveling to Morocco to play Madagascar on Monday, March 24, 2025.
President Mahama’s visit aimed to boost the team’s morale and motivation ahead of these crucial matches.
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Black Stars intensify preparations ahead of Chad, Madagascar Clashes
Ghana’s Black Stars continued their preparations for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers with an intense third-day training session in Accra.
The team is gearing up for crucial Group I clashes against Chad and Madagascar.
With Ghana currently third in Group I after Madagascar’s win over Central African Republic, these matches are vital for Ghana’s World Cup qualification bid.
The training session saw the players engage in rigorous fieldwork, including shooting drills, passing exercises, and stretching.
The goalkeepers also had a separate session, working on their reflexes and shot-stopping.
The Black Stars will host Chad at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday, March 21, before traveling to face Madagascar on March 24.
Below are photos of Wednesday’s training session:
