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Kurt Okraku’s outburst rather deflated Black Stars- Sonnie Badu
Renowned Ghanaian minister of the gospel, Sonnie Badu has reacted to the outburst of Ghana Football Association (GFA) over what many describe as lack of commitment from the Black Stars players.
In a meeting with the players yesterday, October 9, the GFA president went ballistic, firing on all cylinders.
He charged the players to show more commitment when representing the country.
However, Sonnie Badu believes that the outburst would rather deflate the players.
In a Facebook post he wrote,”With all due respect, I think Kurtโs outburst rather deflated the boys. Yes, I understand he is frustrated and wanted the nation to see that he is in control.”
“However, football is a psychological game, and this could damage the boys rather than provide the intended motivation,” he added.
According to him, “This is why Dede Ayew is still needed; he does well in motivating the boys, or a successful ex-player could be helpful.”
” If I were Kurt, all I would say is, โHey guys, Kwesi Appiah is an ex-player and ex-coach, and so a game like this has a lot of mixed emotions,” Sonnie further added.
He noted, “Donโt let him leave here as the winner.โ By the way, the boys are good, but they are not bonded together. I suggest we get the Langabels and Ojoo back to help these boys settle and unite.”
“The Jama sessions were a great form of bonding. Who leads it now, now that Dede and Ofori are not there?,” he concluded .
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Twenty-three players take part in training as Otto Addo gets full house ahead of Chad, Madagascar World Cup qualifiers
The Black Stars continued their training sessions at the Accra Sports Stadium on Tuesday in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar.
All 23 invited players were in action, fighting for a place in the squad for the two crucial matches.
The players were put through their paces, undergoing rigorous drills and exercises designed to test their readiness for the first clash on Friday.
The players demonstrated a high level of commitment and dedication, determined to make a positive impression on their coaches and the fans who thronged the stadium to catch a glimpse for themselves.
The likes of Thomas Teye Partey, Jordan Ayew, Mohammed Kudus, Alexander Djiku, Mohammed Salisu, Jerome Opoku, Jonas Adjetey, Ernest Nuamah, Francis Abu, Ebenezer Annan, and Antoine Semenyo were in action.
The squad began their preparation on Monday with nine players before the rest joined on Tuesday.
With their training sessions off to a promising start, the Black Stars are poised to make a strong showing in their upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
The team’s training sessions at the Accra Sports Stadium are expected to continue on Wednesday and Thursday before they take on Chad on Friday, March 21, 2025.
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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.
