An improved second half performance accompanied with a magisterial display by Andre Ayew ensured a sixth straight semifinal appearance for Ghana as they overcame DR Congo 2-1. A goal each from Jordan Ayew and Dede Ayew in the second half were all the Stars needed after a very difficult first half which saw the team … Read more
Captain Asamoah Gyan is still recovering from the injury he suffered in the last game Jordan Ayew will be the main man upfront for Ghana in Sunday’s AFCON quarter final match against DR Congo at the Stade D’Oyem, Gabon. With Captain Asamoah Gyan still recovering from the injury he suffered in the game against Egypt, … Read more
Asamoah Gyan has been dropped from Ghana’s starting line-up to face DR Congo in Sunday’s 2017 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final but midfielder Afriyie Acquah gets his first start. Gyan was a major doubt for the knockout after hobbling off in their final group match against Egypt last Wednesday which they lost 1-0. The on-loan … Read more
Avram Grant has made four changes to Ghana’s squad to face Egypt as he hopes to freshen the team for the latter stages of the competition. Barnsley full-back Andy Yiadom will be making his Ghana and AFCON debut as he starts on the right side of defence with regular right back Harrison Afful shifted to … Read more
Ahead of the final Group D clash between Ghana and Egypt on Wednesday, Coach Avram Grant has rested some of the players that have consistently been in his starting line-up in the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations. Thomas Teye Partey, who was named Man of the Match in Ghana’s last outing, Mubarak Wakaso and Jordan … Read more
Islam Slimani scored twice but Algeria’s Africa Cup of Nations hopes were ended after a 2-2 draw with Senegal in Franceville on Monday. The Leicester City striker put Algeria ahead on two occasions but each time Senegal equalised, first through Papa Diop and then courtesy of Moussa Sow as they finished Group B in first … Read more
Asamoah Gyan scored a trademark header to secure a 1-0 win for Ghana’s Black Stars over Mali and qualification to the quarter-final stage of the Africa Cup of Nations tournament. It was the third straight victory by Ghana over their West African rivals in a Nations Cup group game, after wins at the 2012 and … Read more
The Black Stars booked a sixth successive quarterfinal appearance at the AFCON after a hard fought 1-0 win over Mali in Port-Gentil. A sublime cross from the much criticized Jordan Ayew was well met by Asamoah Gyan who headed home the only goal and bag Ghana all three points. The game was a carbon copy … Read more
El Akyereko runs the rule over the performance of Avram Grant’s men at the Stade de Port-Gentil on Saturday evening as the Black Stars posted a 1-0 win over the Eagles of Mali to reach the quarter-finals of the 2017 AFCON. Captain Asamoah Gyan claimed his 50th international goal with a fabulous header from a … Read more
The Black Stars are through to the quarter-finals of the AFCON after a hard-fought 1-0 win over Mali on Saturday. Ghana’s Captain Asamoah Gyan headed home from a cross by Jordan Ayew in the 20th minute to hand the Black Stars their second win at the tournament. It was a cagey opening with possession evenly … Read more
The Black Stars are through to the quarter-finals of the AFCON after a hard-fought 1-0 win over Mali on Saturday. Ghana’s Captain Asamoah Gyan headed home from a cross by Jordan Ayew in the 20th minute to hand the Black Stars their second win at the tournament. It was a cagey opening with possession evenly … Read more
Coach Avram Grant has named his starting line-up for today’s AFCON match against Mali in Port Gentil, Gabon. Razak Braimah will be in post for the Black Stars with Leicester’s Daniel Amartey set to partner John Boye in defence. Harrison Afful and Frank Acheampong to play on the right and left sides of defence respectively. … Read more
Coach Avram Grant has named his starting line-up for today’s AFCON match against Mali in Port Gentil, Gabon. The head coach of the senior national team handed goalkeeper a starting place in today’s game with Leicester’s Daniel Amartey set to partner John Boye in defence. Razak Braimah will be in post for the Black Stars … 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
Andre Ayew scored from the spot as Ghana produced a nervy and uninspired 1-0 win over Uganda in their opening 2017 Africa Cup of Nations group D opener in Port-Gentil on Tuesday. The Ghanaians managed to stay afloat after a spirited second half display from the Cranes. Ghana coach Avram Grant heaved a sigh of relief … Read more
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
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
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
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