Avram Grant has announced his starting line-up as the Black Stars come up against Uganda on Tuesday in their AFCON group D opening game. With the exception of John Boye who missed Ghana’s 0-2 defeat against Egypt in Alexandria, Avram Grant has announced the same line-up for the Black Stars tie against Uganda. Thomas Partey … Read more
The Algeria national football team represents Algeria in association football and is controlled by the Algerian Football Federation. Algeria,who are currently 38th in the world according to FIFA, will play at the 2017 AFCON under the management of Belgian coach George Leekens .Carl Medjani is the team’s appointed captain. Brief history Algeria were the champions … Read more
Squad numbers for the 23 Black Stars players to feature in the 2017 African Nations Cup have been revealed. The team’s final list was submitted on January 4; 10 days to the start of the tournament in accordance with CAF’s rules, meaning that the numbers designated to the players had to be announced as well. … Read more
Skipper Asamoah Gyan is expected to lead Avram Grant’s team for the tournament in Gabon. Black Stars Coach Avram Grant has named his provisional 26-man squad for the 2017 African Cup of Nations tournament in Gabon. The list features rather known faces with the inclusion of a couple of new ones. Below is the list … Read more
A galaxy of the Black Stars players who are based in Europe have arrived in Ghana for the Christmas holidays as they look to catch up time with family before the Africa Cup of Nations. In-form Baba Rahman who plays for German giants Schalke 04 is in town with Spain-based Razak Brimah expected to arrive … Read more
Ghana coach Avram Grant is expected to name his team that will play in the Africa Cup of Nations by Monday following days of delay. The Israeli coach is expected in the country this weekend to defend his squad before he finally makes it public. Regular names like Mubarak Wakaso, Baba Rahman, Asamoah Gyan, and … Read more
Former Ghana captain C. K Akunnor says Andre Ayew’s omission from the five-man shortlist for the African Footballer of the Year award is not surprising to him. Caf picked Algerians Riyad Mahrez and Islam Slimani, Senegalese Sadio Mane, Egyptian Mohamed Salah and reigning African king Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Gabon. “I’m not really surprised about Ayew … Read more
Ghanaian international Daniel Amartey played the entire game in Leicester City’s 1-2 loss to Watford in the English Premier League. Amartey began the game for his side after a disappointing outing with the Black Stars in the international break. Leicester went down by two goals before Riyad Mahrez pulled one back through a penalty kick. … Read more
Black Stars coach Avram Grant has named his starting line up Sunday’s 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Egypt. Razak Braimah will start in post for the senior national team in today’s crunch game which will be played at the Borg el Arab Stadium in Alexandria. Leicester City’s Daniel Amartey and Jonathan Mensah will be … Read more
The Black Stars suffered another mighty blow in their quest to reach the World Cup in Russia. If the 0-0 stalemate with Uganda was a setback this defeat is a slap in the face. Below are some of the factors which ultimately decided the game Every attacking move of the Stars went through the left … Read more
The Black Stars suffered another mighty blow in their quest to reach the World Cup in Russia. If the 0-0 stalemate to Uganda was a setback this defeat is a slap in the face. Below are some of the factors which ultimately decided the game. ONE DIMENSIONAL FOOTBALL: Every attacking move of the Stars went … Read more
Ghana coach Avram Grant makes major changes in his line up to face the Pharaohs of Egypt in the 2018 World Cup qualifier handing Athletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey and Udinese midfielder Agyemang Badu starting roles. Daniel Amartey maintains his starting role following his impressive performance against Uganda in the first group game in Tamale … Read more
Chelsea duo Victor Moses and John Obi Mikel starred as Nigeria moved into full control of their World Cup qualifying group with a 3-1 home victory over Algeria in Uyo. Moses and Mikel were on target in the first half, before Nabil Bentaleb’s goal after the break gave Algeria hope of a comeback. But Moses … Read more
There was massive jubilation in Egypt on Thursday evening after Ghana coach Avram Grant named his final 23-man squad to play the Pharaohs on November 13 without skipper Asamoah Gyan and Juventus star Kwadwo Asamoah, according to reports. The former Chelsea boss named his squad for the World Cup qualifier without the duo who have … Read more
Ghana drew 1-1 with South Africa on Tuesday night in Durban in an international friendly. The Black Stars took the lead from the spot when midfielder Mubarak Wakaso turned in from 18 yards. Christian Atsu was fouled inside the box and the Panathinaikos star did not miss from close range. Ghana went into the break … Read more
The Black Stars commenced their 2018 FIFA World Cup with a 0-0 draw at home after a stodgy performance against Uganda at the Tamale Sports Stadium on Friday afternoon. The three-time World Cup finalists lacked creativity and spark as they created few chances in their opening Group E contest. The first attempt fell to Uganda … Read more