Ghana U17 Overview

'Out of every $1,000 spent on global transfers, just 76 cents makes its way back to African clubs' - The Black Stars Podcast

In this episode we interview scouts, academy directors and players to reveal the successes and struggles of Ghana's football academies, their impact on the national team, and the consequences of Ghanaian players being shipped off to European clubs at a young age.

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Balotelli, Mainoo, Gakpo and the superstars lost to the Black Stars

In the third episode of The Black Stars Podcast, we examine how diaspora players impact Ghana's football ambitions and the broader issues of identity, preparation and infrastructure that influence their decisions.

Maradona Argentina vs Cameroon 1990 FIFA World Cup

Two FIFA World Cup matches that changed African football - 'It was incredibly unfair'

In this episode of The Black Stars Podcast we examine the rise, fall & renaissance of Ghana's national team and hear how two games changed everything for the continent.

Secret meetings, fake passports and a journey to 'hell' - The Black Stars Podcast Episode 1

In The Black Stars Podcast Nii Lamptey reveals the details of how as a 15-year-old he ended up playing in Europe for Belgian club Anderlecht.

The Black Stars Podcast - out now!

Why, with such an abundance of talent at home and across its diaspora, do Ghana’s Black Stars fall short on football’s biggest stages?

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
5	New York City FC	17	7	4	6	30	23	7	25	W W L D W
6	Charlotte FC	17	7	4	6	28	25	3	25	W D W W L
7	FC Cincinnati	17	6	5	6	41	42	-1	23	L W W D L
8	Red Bull New York	17	6	4	7	26	37	-11	22	L L W D W
9	DC United	17	5	7	5	24	27	-3	22	W D D D L

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