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  • The Black Stars Podcast trailer

    The Black Stars Podcast trailer
    2025/08/25
    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.
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  • Episode 1: The Parallel Lives of Nii & Sammy

    Episode 1: The Parallel Lives of Nii & Sammy
    2025/09/01
    Our first episode 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. Nii Odartey Lamptey - Former Ghanaian football prodigy Sammy Kuffour - Former Bayern Munich defender and one of Ghana’s most successful footballers. Featuring: Stephen Appiah - Former Black Stars captain. Fiifi Amanam - Football journalist and historian. Gary Al-Smith - Leading Ghanaian sports broadcaster Paul Darby - Academic expert on African football migration.
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    33 分
  • Episode 2: The Rise, Fall & Renaissance of the Black Stars

    Episode 2: The Rise, Fall & Renaissance of the Black Stars
    2025/09/08
    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 分
  • Episode 3: The Struggle For Africa

    Episode 3: The Struggle For Africa
    2025/09/15
    From Divicage Productions, in association with GOAL, comes Episode 3 of the Black Stars Podcast, "The Struggle for Africa", where the focus is on the complex relationship between Ghana's national football team and its diaspora players. The episode explores the choices, tensions and identity struggles faced by Ghanaian footballers born and raised in Europe. It explores what drives players to represent powerhouse nations instead of their ancestral homeland, the challenges of integrating diaspora players into the Black Stars, and whether Ghana is doing enough to harness its global talent pool. Through personal stories and expert insights, the episode examines how diaspora players impact Ghana's football ambitions and the broader issues of identity, preparation and infrastructure that influence their decisions. Featuring: Sammy Kuffour - Former Ghanaian international. Nii Lamptey - Former Black Stars prodigy. Chris Hughton - Former Black Stars manager, sharing his perspective on recruiting diaspora players and coaching the team. Akwasi Appiah Kwesi Appiah - Former Black Stars player. Jonathan Mensah - Long-time Black Stars player. Gary Al-Smith - Ghanaian sports broadcaster Pastor Delmas, Akwesse Osayi Abao, Jamie Osayi Abao, Humphrey Akete - Ghanaian-British football fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 分