(FC Daily Briefing) Wed, March 19: GFA opens up on late arrival of Black Stars players, Otto Addo welcomes full squad

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⚽ FC Daily Briefing – Wednesday, March 19, 2025

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🇬🇭 Ghana News: GFA Explains Late Arrival of Black Stars Players, Thomas Partey Not Worried by Black Stars Captaincy Decision

Ghana Football Association (GFA) Communications Director, Henry Asante Twum, has dismissed concerns about late arrivals in the Black Stars camp ahead of their 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar.

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GFA Communications Director, Henry Asante Twum, has confirmed that Mohammed Kudus joined the Black Stars camp on Sunday but was excused from Monday’s first training session by head coach Otto Addo.

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GFA Communications Director, Henry Asante Twum, has dismissed concerns about Thomas Partey losing the Black Stars captaincy, emphasising that the Arsenal midfielder remains focused on the team’s success

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Black Stars assistant coach John Paintsil has stressed the importance of Ghana’s upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifier against Chad, calling it a must-win fixture.

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Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has approved the pitch conditions at the Accra Sports Stadium ahead of Ghana’s crucial World Cup qualifiers.

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The Black Stars held their second training session at the Accra Sports Stadium on Tuesday as they prepared for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar.

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The Ministry of Sports and Recreation, through the National Sports Authority, has temporarily suspended the use of its e-ticketing platform for match ticket sales.

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Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has revealed that the government plans to close the Accra Sports Stadium for renovation work after the March international window.

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Black Stars midfielder Elisha Owusu says he is devastated to miss Ghana’s upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers due to injury but remains confident in his teammates’ ability to secure positive results.

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🇬🇧 Premier League: Mauricio Pochettino Open to Future Return to Tottenham, Crystal Palace Striker Jean-Philippe Mateta Defends Millwall Goalkeeper Liam Roberts

Mauricio Pochettino has hinted at a possible return to Tottenham Hotspur in the future, revealing that he still keeps in touch with chairman Daniel Levy.

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Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta has defended Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts, stating that “too much emotion can make you do crazy things.”

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Dan Burn has revealed that he has yet to celebrate Newcastle’s historic Carabao Cup triumph due to his first England call-up.

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⚽ Transfer News: Arsenal Set to Open Talks With Bukayo Saka Over New Contract, Real Madrid Considering Move For Bournemouth’s Huijsen 

Arsenal are set to begin formal negotiations with Bukayo Saka over a new contract as the forward enters the final two years of his current deal.

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Manchester United are planning to make significant additions to their attack in the upcoming summer transfer window, according to reports.

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Real Madrid are set to intensify their pursuit of 19-year-old Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen this summer after his promotion to Spain’s senior squad.

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Bournemouth are leading the race to sign 26-year-old Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher from Liverpool.

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Saudi club Al-Nassr are planning a summer bid for Arsenal’s 27-year-old Brazilian centre-back Gabriel Magalhães.

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France midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, 22, is open to joining Manchester City this summer amid concerns over his role at Real Madrid.

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Arsenal are closely monitoring Leroy Sané’s contract situation at Bayern Munich, with the 29-year-old Germany winger potentially available on a free transfer this summer.

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Christian Eriksen expects to leave Manchester United this summer and is not considering a move to another Premier League club.

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