The Black Stars began training in Dubai on Monday with some fitness exercises ahead of this weekend’s World Cup qualifying match against Egypt. Fitness coach Jamie Lawrence took the Black Stars players through some gym work outs on Monday morning. The senior national team is camping in Dubai in preparation for the match against the Pharaohs … Read more
Newcastle United winger Christian Atsu is focused on helping Ghana to victory in their 2018 Fifa World Cup qualifier against Egypt on Sunday. The Black Stars are set to face the Pharaohs at the Borg El Arab Stadium in Alexandria in their second group game of the African zone qualifiers. Atsu goes into Sunday’s game … Read more
Veteran manager JE Sarpong is preaching optimism ahead of the Black Stars must-win 2018 World Cup qualifier clash against Egypt in Alexandria. The former Ebusua Dwarfs trainer is one of the few who are confident Ghana can grind out a positive result against the Pharaohs at the Burg El Arab stadium to get their campaign … Read more
Newcastle United winger Christian Atsu is focused on helping Ghana to victory in their 2018 Fifa World Cup qualifier against Egypt on Sunday. The Black Stars are set to face the Pharaohs at the Borg El Arab Stadium in Alexandria in their second group game of the African zone qualifiers. Atsu goes into Sunday’s game … Read more
Egypt coach Hector Cuper says he is no Harry Potter ahead of the country’s crucial 2018 World Cup against Ghana at home but he is optimistic of victory. The Group E leaders are bent on avenging the 6-1 defeat suffered three years in the first leg playoff to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil. A … Read more
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Gabonese referee Eric Otogo-Castane to officiate the 2018 World Cup qualifier between Egypt and Ghana in Alexandria on November 13. The 40-year-old will be in charge when the two giants clash at the Borg El Arab stadium with a massive 50,000 fans expected to attend the game. … Read more
The Stars coach has been shouldered with heavy criticism in the wake of the team’s inability to record a win in their last four attempts. And as the team prepares to square off with the Pharoahs of Egypt next week in Alexandria, J. E Sarpong has questioned the coach’s tactical acumen and feels only deliverance … 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
Barnsley midfielder Andy Yiadom and Alhassan Wakaso of Rio Ave are the two new faces in Ghana’s 23-man squad to face Egypt in the 2018 Fifa World Cup qualifiers in Alexandria on November 13. Both players have been called up to replace Gilbert Koomson and David Accam, who were dropped from the squad that faced … Read more
Ghana’s preparations for this month’s 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Egypt will cost US$ 600,000 – sources close to the Ministry of Youth and Sports have revealed. The Black Stars are expected to travel to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, for a four-day camping exercise in the Gulf. Avram Grant and his boys will enjoy … Read more
Ghana named debutantes Alhassan Wakaso and Andy Yiadom in a 23-man injury-ravaged squad without key players Asamoah Gyan and Kwadwo Asamoah for this month’s crucial 2018 World Cup qualifier against Egypt. The Black Stars coach, Avram Grant has been forced to travel to Alexandria for the very important match without Gyan and Juventus playmaker Kwadwo … Read more
Black Stars coach Avram Grant has named his 23-man squad for the crucial 2018 World Cup qualifier against the Pharaohs of Egypt. That match is scheduled to be played at the Borg El-Arab Stadium in Alexandria on Sunday, November 13. Grant has handed debut call-ups to two players – Alhassan Wakaso of Rio Ave in … Read more
Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan was forced out of training session on Tuesday after suffering an injury ahead of his side Al Ahli’s game in the Arabian Gulf League. The 30-year-old failed to recover in time, missing their 6-0 drubbing of Hatta on Wednesday, to raise concerns about his readiness for the clash with Egypt in … Read more
Ghana will pitch camp in Dubai to prepare for the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Egypt in Alexandria on November 13. The Black Stars began their campaign on a low note, following a goalless draw with Uganda in Tamale last month while other Group E member Egypt defeated Congo 2-1 in away fixture. Avram … Read more
Association is tightening security ahead of next month’s 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier after it uncovered plot by a group of vicious fans who have planned to attack Ghana coach Avram Grant who is an Israeli. According to sources in the North African country, the Egyptian football regulatory body has received hateful messages from fans … Read more
Ghana has been dealt a big blow after West Ham United and Juventus both refused to release their Ghanaian internationals due to injury concern. The Black Stars vice-captain Ayew made his second Premier League appearance for the Hammers on Sunday following his return from an injury he sustained on his debut in August. Despite his … Read more
Ghana Football Association (GFA) has insisted that ‘bad boys’ Kevin-Prince Boateng and Sulley Ali Muntari remain banned and would not be allowed to return to the Black Stars anytime soon, despite recent overtures and an indication by the midfield duo that they are ready for another comeback into the national team. Following the Stars’ poor … Read more
Ghana’s preparations for this month’s 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Egypt will cost US$600,000, GHANASoccernet.com understands. The Black Stars are expected to travel to Dubai, United Arab Emirates for a four-day camping exercise in the Gulf. Avram Grant and his boys will enjoy the warm weather conditions similar to that of Alexandria, venue for … Read more
Egypt coach Hector Cuper has named a 23-man squad for their 2018 World Cup qualifier against Ghana. The two heavyweights meet in a high-octane showdown at the Borg El-Arab Stadium in Alexandria on 13 November. Argentine Cuper has kept faith with the same group of players who got Egypt’s campaign to a winning start over … Read more
The Egypt Football Association is tightening security ahead of next month’s 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier after it uncovered plot by a group of vicious fans who have planned to attack Ghana coach Avram Grant who is an Israeli. According to sources in the North African country, the Egyptian football regulatory body has received hateful … Read more