Hearts appoints Abdul Bashiru as acting head coach:

The Board of Accra Hearts of Oak has appointed the club’s assistant coach, Abdul Rahim Bashiru, as the acting head coach. His appointment takes immediate effect.

This follows the mutual termination of the contract between the club and the Dutchman trainer, Martinus Koopman

Ahead of his appointment, Coach Bashiru had a very fruitful discussion with the management and thanked them for reposing confidence in him and promised to work for the betterment of the team.

The management reassured Abdul Rahim Bashiru of their maximum support.

Coach Bashiru’s first assignment will be against Accra Lions next Tuesday, 21st November, 2023.

The match day-11 will be played at the Accra Sports Stadium

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: