The Black Stars Podcast

Episode 7 of the Black Stars Podcast charts Ghana’s turbulent road to the 2026 World Cup, from unbeaten qualification to the 5-1 humiliation in Vienna and the sacking of coach Otto Addo just weeks before the tournament. Through interviews with Addo, his 73-year-old successor Carlos Queiroz and governance experts, it asks whether anything has changed in a football system shaped by corruption, entre...

From Divicage Productions, in association with GOAL, comes the final episode in our six-part documentary series The Black Stars Podcast. In "What Will It Take for the Black Stars to Rise Again?", we take a comprehensive look at the systemic issues plaguing Ghanaian football. From the fallout of the 2018 corruption scandal exposed to the challenges of developing a sustainable domestic league, the e...

From Divicage Productions, in association with GOAL, comes Episode 5 of the Black Stars Podcast, "The Fall Out". The discussion centres on the corruption and mismanagement that have plagued Ghanaian football, with devastating effects on both the domestic league and the Black Stars. The episode begins with the tragic 2001 Accra Stadium disaster, where 126 fans lost their lives, marking a turning po...

From Divicage Productions, in association with GOAL, comes the fourth episode of the Black Stars Podcast, titled "The Factory", which explores the world of football player development in Ghana, where raw talent intersects with global ambitions. The episode examines the influence of European scouts and academies on young Ghanaian players, showcasing their aspirations, challenges, and the often hars...

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 repres...

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...

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...

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...