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Borussia Dortmund Launches BVB International Academy Ghana to Nurture Next Generation of Football Stars

10Feb

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Borussia Dortmund Launches BVB International Academy Ghana to Nurture Next Generation of Football Stars

Borussia Dortmund has officially announced the launch of the BVB International Academy Ghana, marking the German club’s first International Academy on the African continent. The initiative is aimed at developing young football talents in Ghana while strengthening ties between European football institutions and African grassroots development. The academy launch reflects Dortmund’s long-standing connection with Ghanaian football, a relationship highlighted by notable Ghanaian players such as Otto Addo — a former Dortmund player and current Ghana national team coach — and Ibrahim Tanko, who also had a successful stint with the club. Their legacy continues to inspire young Ghanaian players aspiring to reach the global football stage. According to Borussia Dortmund, the academy will focus...

Otto Addo names squad for 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Mali

Black Stars head Coach Otto Addo has named a 24-man squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Mali next month. The list includes regulars Thomas Partey, Mohammed Kudus, Jordan Ayew, Gideon Mensah, Antoine Semenyo, and Inaki Williams. Union Berlin left-back Derrick Arthur Köhn, who has been on the radar of the technical team, earns his first call-up after an impressive season with Werder Bremen. The 26-year-old moved from Galatasaray to Union Berlin this summer, following an eye-catching performance on loan at Werder Bremen last season, which culminated in 27 appearances and 2 goals in the German Bundesliga. Winger Kamal Deen Sulemana, who recently switched from Southampton to Serie A side Atalanta, earns a spot after a bright start in Italy. France-based ...

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, Eb...