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Former Black Galaxies and Great Olympics Coach Annor Walker Passes Away

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Former Black Galaxies and Great Olympics Coach Annor Walker Passes Away

The Ghanaian football fraternity has been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran coach Annor Walker. Reports confirm that the highly respected tactician passed away after a short illness. Until his demise, he was serving as the Technical Director of Vision FC, where he continued to share his vast knowledge and experience with the next generation of footballers. Annor Walker had an illustrious coaching career, having handled some of Ghana’s top-flight sides, including Accra Great Olympics and FC Samartex, where he left lasting legacies with his tactical acumen and player development. On the international front, Walker also made his mark as head coach of the Black Galaxies, Ghana’s home-based national team, leading them in the African Nations Championship (CHAN) and ear...

CHAN Qualifiers: Ghana, Nigeria first-leg encounter ends in scoreless stalemate

The Black Galaxies were held to a goalless draw by Nigeria in the first leg encounter of the CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) final qualifier. The match, which took place at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday, December 22, finished in a draw, setting up a thrilling second leg in Nigeria next week. Black Galaxies coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani named a strong starting lineup with Kotoko striker Albert Amoah leading the charge. Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare was in the goal post for Ghana while Basake Holy Stars midfielder Yakubu Issah captained the team. The game started on a very cagey note, and the physique of the Nigerians made them win lots of the 50-50 balls in the midfield area. Chances were hard to come by but Ghana captain Issah Yakubu had a glorious opportu...

32 Players invited for camping as Black Galaxies prepares for Nigeria qualifiers

Head Coach of the Black Galaxies, Mas-Ud Didi Dramani, has named a 32-man squad for the upcoming pre-CHAN qualifiers training camp ahead of the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers against Nigeria The camp, which will run from Monday, November 25, 2024, will be held at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram, as the team gears up for a crucial two-legged qualifier against Nigeria in December. The camping will see the players undergo intensive training which will include tactical drills, fitness sessions and training matches. After the second week of camping between December 1-5, the team will break camp for the National elections and resume camping from December 8. Ghana will host the first leg on Saturday, December 21, 2024 with the return leg sched...