Immediately after the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Gabon, I began pondering over the question: when will our senior national football team—the Black Stars—break this Afcon jinx? We participated in Gabon Afcon 2017. We were in a tough group. This was a group that comprised Ghana, Egypt, Mali and Uganda. In the face of … Read more
Zaya Yeebo Writes.. In 1982, Ghana shocked the football world, when the Black Stars won the African Football Confederation Cup. We had no resources, no training and no hope, here’s how we triumphed. Over 30 years later, we have lots of money, international superstars and a world-class coach, and yet we’ve failed. Zaya Yeebo tells … Read more
Zaya Yeebo Writes.. In 1982, Ghana shocked the football world, when the Black Stars won the African Football Confederation Cup. We had no resources, no training and no hope, here’s how we triumphed. Over 30 years later, we have lots of money, international superstars and a world-class coach, and yet we’ve failed. Zaya Yeebo tells … Read more
The Club Licensing Board (CLB) of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has rejected match venues of 15 Division One clubs including Alhaji Grunsah’s King Faisal. In effect, the affected clubs will be barred from hosting matches in the 2016/17 GN Bank Division One League (DOL) expected to kick start soon. A portion of the report … Read more
Ghana once again faltered in its quest to win a 5th AFCON trophy in 35 years. These are 10 key issues I observed from the abortive adventure which I believe can be part of critical success factors for the next AFCON. 1. Men of Character – In times past Ghana had men of character who … Read more
I am sure you saw the social media ‘joke’ about the ‘six killer diseases’ being whooping cough,measles,TB,Arsenal,Polio and The Black Stars! This was after our previously beloved ‘all conquering Black Stars’ were beaten so painfully against the run off play by Cameroon at the semi-final stage of the just ended AFCON in Gabon. Indeed, just … Read more
Former Nigeria international Etim Esin has praised the sons – Jordan and Andre Ayew – of Legendary Ghanaian midfielder Abedi Pele and has tipped Ghana to reach the finals of 2017 Africa cup of Nations at Cameroon’s expense. The Black Stars will be will be seeking to avenge the 2008 semi-final defeat at the hands … Read more
GHANA is a powerhouse when it comes to football. We may not have won the World Cup yet, but it does not write us off when it comes to football globally. FOOTBALL powerhouses like England, France, Brazil, Argentina, Germany etc., give us lots of respect anytime they play against us. And it is not surprising … Read more
Ex-Nigeria international Etim Esin has tipped Ghana to account for Cameroon in Thursday’s 2017 Africa Cup of Nations final. “It is a very difficult to pick between Ghana and Cameroon because they are two great African football nations,” Esin tells Completesportsnigeria.com. “But I’m very happy with what Abedi Pele’s sons (Andre and Jordan) are doing. … Read more
Why Jordan Ayew cried after scoring the opening goal in the Ghana vs DR Congo clash on Sunday evening will touch your heart… Black Stars and Aston Villa Forward, Jordan Ayew has revealed what made the tears flow down his cheeks freely after scoring in Ghana vs DR Congo clash on Sunday evening. Ghana beat … Read more
Black Stars and Aston Villa Forward, Jordan Ayew has revealed what made the tears flow down his cheeks freely after scoring in Ghana vs DR Congo clash on Sunday evening. Ghana beat DR Congo 2-1 in the semi-final tussle at the Stade D’Oyem. It had been a goalless game at first until the 62nd minute of … Read more
Ghana striker Jordan Ayew has warned that their upcoming semifinal clash against Ghana on Thursday will be tough but they have the quality and experience to overcome the Indomitable Lions at Stade de Franceville. The Aston Villa forward, who netted Ghana’s first goal in their impressive 2-1 win over DR Congo on Sunday, is keen … Read more
Ayew brothers; Jordan and Andre also earned significant titles for themselves as Ghana reach AFCON semifinal on Sunday… Ghana has miraculously found her way into the semi-finals of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament, all thanks to the Ayew brothers. Jordan and Andre Ayew were on target to shoot the Black Stars to a … Read more
Ghana reach AFCON semis through the intervention of Ayew brothers; Jordan and Andre, who saw to the Black Stars’ 2-1 win against DR Congo Ghana has miraculously found her way into the semi-finals of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament, all thanks to the Ayew brothers. Jordan and Andre Ayew were on target to shoot … Read more
Ghana’s forward Andre Ayew (L) advances with the ball during the 2017 AFCON quarter-final match Andre Ayew drew level on Asamoah Gyan after scoring his 8th goal of the Africa Cup of Nations. Ayew has scored twice already in this year’s Africa Cup of Nations but has scored 8 in total. His goal against the … Read more
There was something curious about Asamoah Gyan during Ghana’s camping period in Al Ain ahead of the 2017 Nation Cup. A few times he would be out in front of the Rotana Hotel alone, fiddling with his phone as most players do. Then a taxi pulls over, he gets in with Black Stars physical trainer … Read more
Asamoah Gyan has become Ghana’s all-time top scorer in Africa Cup of Nations history his header gave the Black Stars a 1-0 win over Mali on Saturday in their second Group D match against Mali on Saturday. Gyan has now tallied eight goals since making his debut in 2008 on home soil where he found … Read more
Fashion has definitely evolved over the years as this picture above clearly tells how much difference one can spot between men of the game then and now. Football maestro and Black Stars legend Abedi Ayew Pele, who used to ply his trade with Olympique Marseille in France, is spotted in this photo with national teammate … Read more
Andre Ayew sent himself into the Africa Cup of Nations history books after surpassing the goals scored by his legendary father Abedi Pele when Ghana defeated a gritty Ugandan side on Tuesday night in Gabon. The West Ham midfielder scored the only goal of the game to give the Black Stars the 1-0 victory over … Read more
Ghana skipper Asamoah Gyan will equal the number of appearances record of Ghana football legend Abedi Ayew Pele at the Africa Cup of Nations appearance at this year’s tournament in Gabon. Pele remains the only Ghanaian player to have made six appearances at the tournament, an achievement which is hugely admired by all. The Maestro … Read more