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The Black Stars Podcast

The Black Stars Podcast

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 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? The Black Stars is a six-part documentary podcast that asks this question, diving deep into the history, struggles and occasional glories of Ghana’s national football team. From the highs of its 1960s African Cup of Nations triumphs and the nation’s unforgettable first World Cup in 2006, to the crushing lows of political interference, corruption, mismanagement and near-misses on the world stage, the series lays bare the contradictions at the heart of Ghanaian football. It explores the powerful forces that have shaped the Black Stars: golden generations that slipped away, the uneasy pull between Ghana and its diaspora stars, the global academies and scouts who profit from raw talent, and the scandals and tragedies – like the 2001 Accra Stadium disaster – that scarred the game at home. Told through the voices of players, presidents, coaches, scouts, journalists and fans, this is the story of football as Ghana’s greatest source of pride and its most painful heartbreak. A tale of brilliance and squandered promise, of unity and betrayal – and of a nation still striving for the ultimate redemption on football’s biggest stage.© 2025 The Black Stars Podcast. All rights reserved. Football (soccer) Sciences sociales
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  • The Black Stars Podcast trailer

    The Black Stars Podcast trailer
    Aug 25 2025
    From Divicage Productions, in association with GOAL, comes The Black Stars Podcast, a six-part documentary podcast that asks this question, diving deep into the history, struggles and occasional glories of Ghana’s national football team. From the highs of its 1960s African Cup of Nations triumphs and the nation’s unforgettable first World Cup in 2006, to the crushing lows of political interference, corruption, mismanagement and near-misses on the world stage, the series lays bare the contradictions at the heart of Ghanaian football. Told through the voices of players, presidents, coaches, scouts, journalists and fans, this is the story of football as Ghana’s greatest source of pride and its most painful heartbreak. A tale of brilliance and squandered promise, of unity and betrayal – and of a nation still striving for the ultimate redemption on football’s biggest stage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 min
  • Episode 1: The Parallel Lives of Nii & Sammy

    Episode 1: The Parallel Lives of Nii & Sammy
    Sep 1 2025
    From Divicage Productions, in association with GOAL, comes the first episode of The Black Stars Podcast which contrasts the careers of two Ghanaian football legends, Nii Odartey Lamptey and Sammy Kuffour, to explore the broader issues facing Ghanaian football. Nii Lamptey, hailed as the "next Pele," faced a tumultuous career marked by exploitation, unrealistic expectations, and personal struggles that derailed his potential. In contrast, Sammy Kuffour's resilience and stability led to a decorated career at Bayern Munich. Through their stories, the episode examines themes of player exploitation, lack of support systems, and the cultural and systemic barriers that hinder the development of Ghanaian footballers. It also highlights the sacrifices and challenges faced by young players seeking to make it in global football. Featuring: Nii Odartey Lamptey - Former Ghanaian football prodigy Sammy Kuffour - Former Bayern Munich defender and one of Ghana’s most successful footballers. Stephen Appiah - Former Black Stars captain. Fiifi Anaman - Football journalist and historian. Gary Al-Smith - Leading Ghanaian sports broadcaster Paul Darby - Academic expert on African football migration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 min
  • Episode 2: The Rise, Fall & Renaissance of the Black Stars

    Episode 2: The Rise, Fall & Renaissance of the Black Stars
    Sep 8 2025
    From Divicage Productions, in association with GOAL, comes the second episode "The Rise, Fall, and Renaissance of the Black Stars", which chronicles the journey of Ghana’s national football team from its early dominance in African football to its struggles and eventual re-emergence on the global stage. The episode highlights the critical role of Ghana’s first president, Kwame Nkrumah, in building a powerful footballing legacy, only for political turmoil and systemic challenges to undermine the team's progress. It examines the missed opportunities of the 1966 FIFA World Cup boycott, the impact of the 1966 coup, and the Black Stars’ decline during the late 20th century. Despite these setbacks, the emergence of Ghanaian stars in European football laid the groundwork for the Black Stars' historic qualification for the 2006 FIFA World Cup, a moment that reignited national pride and put Ghana on the global football map. Featuring: Stephen Appiah - Former Black Stars captain John Kufuor - Former President of Ghana Kofi Pare - AFCON winning Black Stars player of the 1960s Osei Kofi - Black Stars legend of the 1960s Sammy Kuffour - Former Black Stars captain Fiifi Anaman - Football historian Ken Bediako - Veteran football journalist Paul Darby - Sports sociologist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 min
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