ARTICLES RELATING TO GHANA

Boateng's goodbye to Ghana

2011-11-05 16:17

AC Milan star Kevin-Prince Boateng has shocked Ghana after announcing his retirement from international football.

Political veteran nominated

2010-08-08 14:21

Ghana's main opposition has nominated Nana Akufo-Addo to contest the 2012 presidential vote after he narrowly lost the last election in the West African nation.

Best young player list grows

2010-07-09 13:24

Germany's Thomas Mueller is among three candidates on the shortlist for the best young player at the World Cup award.

1Goal to educate millions

2010-07-04 10:35

About 70 million children world-wide will get an opportunity to get education through the FIFA 1Goal campaign.

Mandela meets the Black Stars

2010-07-03 21:17

Former president Nelson Mandela has met Ghana's national soccer team, the Black Stars, his foundation says.

Ghana's SWC dream over

2010-07-02 23:32

Uruguay have claimed their first SWC semi-final appearance in 40 years after a pulsating penalty shootout win over a heartbroken Ghana.

Mandela cheers for Ghana

2010-07-02 18:14

Former president Nelson Mandela is cheering for Ghana in their World Cup quarter-final, and has sent a letter to encourage them.

Essien backing Ghana glory

2010-07-02 10:23

Michael Essien believes Ghana are more than capable of beating Uruguay in the Soccer World Cup quarter-finals.

Africa's hopes on Ghana

2010-07-01 23:50

Danny Jordaan says Ghana is carrying the continent's hopes as it aims to become the first African team in the semi-finals.

Ghana bids for Africa history

2010-07-01 07:29

As the quarter final stages loom, it's crunch time for South Americans Uruguay, and Africa's Black Stars in particular.

'Back Black Stars' urges Mbeki

2010-06-29 13:16

Former South African president Thabo Mbeki has congratulated Ghana's team on its continuing success at the Soccer World Cup.

SWC fires up white Africans

2010-06-28 12:31

Even though SA might be out of the World Cup, many young white South Africans still feel more aligned to Africa through the tournament.

SA: Ghana 'pride of Africa'

2010-06-27 12:54

South Africans have hailed Ghana's success, proclaiming the last African team in the World Cup as the "pride of Africa".

Ghana keep African hopes alive

2010-06-26 23:11

Ghana reached the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time by beating the United States 2-1 after extra time.

Rustenburg ready

2010-06-26 16:35

Some 540 officials and volunteers will man key points in and around Rustenburg to assist traffic for the upcoming USA-Ghana World Cup match.

Ghana carries African hopes

2010-06-25 14:42

Ghana will carry the hopes of Africa when it takes on the United States in the Soccer World Cup round of 16.

Africans go crazy for Cup

2010-06-24 12:01

Africans have been glued to the first World Cup on their continent and nothing from power cuts to death threats will keep them away.

Ghana keeps Africa flag flying

2010-06-24 06:56

Ghana has managed to maintain an African presence at the World Cup by scraping through to the last 16 despite losing 1-0 to Germany.

Blow your vuvus for Ghana!

2010-06-23 14:23

If SA fans want a tonic for the disappointment of Bafana’s exit from the SWC, they could do a lot worse than unite behind Ghana.

Africa lurching backwards

2010-06-21 13:30

Hello Africa, tell me how ya doin’? The truth is, not great, as the six African representatives at the 2010 SWC continue to struggle.

Ghana go top with draw

2010-06-19 18:04

Ghana edged clear at the top of Soccer World Cup Group D after an exciting draw with ten-man Australia at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium.

Ghana hit by injury crisis

2010-06-18 19:35

African flag-bearers Ghana are facing a defensive injury crisis ahead of their World Cup meeting with Australia.

Bafana the real drawcard

2010-06-14 07:19

Should Bafana Bafana not make it through to the next round, some supporters will gather up their kit and head home.

Ghana dreaming of semi-finals

2010-06-09 20:35

Ghana's Sulley Muntari believes his compatriots can reach the World Cup semi-finals despite the absence of injured Michael Essien.

SWC injury curse hits

2010-06-04 22:15

The World Cup injury curse has struck with a vengeance a week before the opening game, with England, Italy and Ivory Coast losing stars.

 

Ghana consolidate lead

2011-06-03 22:39

The Black Stars of Ghana defeated Congo to consolidate their lead in Group I of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.

Job well done - Zuma

2010-07-10 21:52

President Jacob Zuma says South Africans should "pat ourselves on the back" on the eve of the World Cup final.

Heroes welcome for Ghana

2010-07-06 07:02

The hopes of Africa were dashed as the last local team, Ghana, crashed out of the World Cup, but the Black Stars remain heroes.

Proper send-off for Ghana

2010-07-03 22:43

The Ghana national soccer team will be visiting Soweto and Melrose Arch in Joburg ahead of their flight back home, reports say.

Gyan vows to bounce back

2010-07-03 13:06

Striker Asamoah Gyan has brushed off his last-minute penalty heartache and vowed to bounce back after Ghana lost to Uruguay.

Ghana may ease xenophobia

2010-07-02 20:04

Wide support for Ghana as Africa's last World Cup hope could help ease tensions between hostile South Africans and African refugees.

SA rallies behind Ghana

2010-07-02 12:42

South Africans adopted Ghana's team as their own for their SWC quarter-final match, with street vendors hawking the Black Stars' flag.

Gyan: Ghana chasing history

2010-07-02 07:15

Ghanaian striker Asamoah Gyan says he needs no more motivation to win their quarter final than the chance to make African history.

Pele: Ghana can go all the way

2010-07-01 10:46

Former Ghana international Abedi Pele Ayew is confident that Ghana can reach the final of the Soccer World Cup.

SA behind BaGhana BaGhana

2010-06-30 18:05

Most South Africans are rallying their support behind Ghana, the only African team left at this year's World Cup.

Ghana are sweating on Gyan

2010-06-29 10:10

Asamoah Gyan has given Ghana an injury concern ahead of their SWC quarter-final with Uruguay after picking up a knock in training.

SA rejoices at Ghana victory

2010-06-28 09:38

South Africans have welcomed Ghana's victory over America, becoming the third African team ever to make the World Cup quarter-finals.

Clark takes blame for US loss

2010-06-27 08:49

Ricardo Clark admitted responsibility after his side's 2-1 defeat to Ghana in the last 16 of the World Cup on Saturday.

Obama, Mills to swap jerseys

2010-06-26 22:11

The presidents of the United States and Ghana are to swap football jerseys following the match between their two countries.

FIFA praises group stage

2010-06-26 16:16

FIFA has praised South Africa for pulling off the group stage without incident, as the second round kicks off with Ghana the continent's last hope.

Ghana 'can go far' at the SWC

2010-06-24 12:04

Ghana can go further in the Soccer World Cup after their second round qualification, midfielder Sulley Muntari has said.

Ghana 'need' support of SA

2010-06-24 10:49

Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac says he hopes SA will support his side after they become the last African team left in the SWC.

Ozil fires Germany through

2010-06-23 22:43

A thundering strike on the hour by Germany's Mesut Ozil gave the three-times World Cup winners a win over Group D rivals Ghana.

Bafana fans change allegiance

2010-06-23 14:09

With Bafana Bafana out of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, fans around the country have been changing allegiance and adopting other teams.

Socceroos: no longer disgrace

2010-06-20 10:25

Just a week after lambasting the Socceroos for their loss to Germany, Australian media has praised the performance against Ghana.

Ghana aim to lift Africa

2010-06-19 11:36

Ghana hope to lift flagging African spirits at the continent's first World Cup when they play Australia on Saturday.

Mensah braced for Aus

2010-06-18 11:32

Ghana captain John Mensah is not expecting Australia to throw caution to the wind as they seek to revive their World Cup campaign.

Ghana penalty sinks Serbia

2010-06-13 18:12

Ghana's hopes of reaching the SWC second round received a huge boost here as they beat Serbia in their opening match.

World Cup gets African village

2010-06-08 12:55

An African village will be set up in Kensington, Johannesburg during the Soccer World Cup tournament, say organisers.

SWC: Full Squad Lists

2010-06-02 14:15

All 32 countries have submitted their final FIFA Soccer World Cup teams - find the comprehensive list for your country here.

 
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