Former Black Stars player Augustine Arhinful has decried the suppression of young talents in Ghana’s football despite shinning potentials available. Speaking with Sammy Forson on GHOne after the Black Stars debacle at the just ended AFCON, he lamented the underutilization of skillful young players who were benched throughout the tournament when they could have meaningfully … Read more
The Black Stars of Ghana touched down at the Kotoka International Airport to a rousing welcome from Ghanaian football fans despite their disappointing campaign at the just ended AFCON 2017. Skipper Asamoah Gyan, Dede Ayew, Christian Atsu, Razak Braimah and a host of other players arrived at the airport on Sunday evening around 7:30 pm. … Read more
The Black Stars of Ghana touched down at the Kotoka International Airport to a rousing welcome from Ghanaian football fans despite their disappointing campaign at the just ended AFCON 2017. Skipper Asamoah Gyan, Dede Ayew, Christian Atsu, Razak Braimah and a host of other players arrived at the airport on Sunday evening around 7:30 pm. … 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
Although the Black Stars once more failed to lift the Cup of Nations, it is indisputable that everything about Ghana AFCON 2017 was worth the while. You’ll agree with me after reading this: On a general note; The African Cup of Nations (AFCON) is a continental men’s football tournament which is held biennially and organized by … Read more
An A to Z of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon… A (Algeria) Once again touted as potential champions and once again flops, exiting after first round without a win. Big names like Riyad Mahrez and Yacine Brahimi failed to deliver five-star performances. B (Bouanga) Gabon striker Denis Bouanga was a revelation, overshadowing … Read more
There I was hoping the black stars provide some cheer amid a tanking economy. Instead they exited AFCON 2017 without a fight, while earning about $15,000 per player. The problem with the Ghana National team is multi-fold, but it all boils down to one man: Nyantakyi, Nyantakyi, Nyantakyi & Nyantakyi The current president of the … Read more
Ex-Ghana winger Laryea Kingston says Ghana lost from the bench in their 2-0 semi-final defeat to Cameroon on Thursday at the Africa Cup of Nations. Kingston questioned Avram Grant’s substitutions after going down 1-0 by the 72nd minute. Udinese midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu came on to replace Thomas Partey ”Why replacing a midfielder for a midfielder … Read more
Avram Grant could be taking charge of Ghana for the last time when they play Burkina Faso in the Africa Cup of Nations third-place play-off in Port-Gentil on Saturday. The former Chelsea boss has strongly hinted this tournament would be his last in charge of the Black Stars with his contract nearing expiry and he … Read more
Ghana coach Avram Grant conceded that the injuries to skipper Asamoah Gyan and defender Baba Rahman during the group stages on the much-criticised pitch at Port-Gentil affected Ghana’s bid to end a 35-year trophy drought at AFCON 2017. Ghana lost 2-0 to Cameroon on Thursday night in Franceville, which meant they failed to advance to … Read more
Even though the Black Stars have not won a major trophy since 1982, there is almost always the expectation that the team will win ahead of every African Nations Cup tournament. Many have offered opinions as to why Ghana failed to get past the semi-final stage in Gabon. I will attempt to offer some perspective … Read more
Even though the Black Stars have not won a major trophy since 1982, there is almost always the expectation that the team will win ahead of every African Nations Cup tournament. Many have offered opinions as to why Ghana failed to get past the semi-final stage in Gabon. I will attempt to offer some perspective … Read more
A finely-poised tie remained goalless until the 72nd minute, when Ghana goalkeeper Razak Brimah failed to deal with a free-kick into his area and John Boye’s weak defensive header merely served as an assist for Ngadeu to control and fire home. Bassogog then broke away to clinch the win and spark wild celebrations as Hugo … Read more
Ghana Black Stars head coach, Avram Grant insists his team was the better side in Franceville during the second semi-final even though they fell 2-0 to the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon. A visibly disappointed Grant whose tenure comes to an end as coach of Ghana after Saturday’s third place playoff match with Burkina Faso told … Read more
Ghana Black Stars head coach, Avram Grant insists his team was the better side in Franceville during the second semi-final even though they fell 2-0 to the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon. A visibly disappointed Grant whose tenure comes to an end as coach of Ghana after Saturday’s third place playoff match with Burkina Faso told … Read more
Cameroon will face Egypt in the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations final after two second-half strikes saw off Ghana. Both sides had gone close to breaking the deadlock before Michael Ngadeu-Ngadjui took advantage of atrocious defending from a free-kick to lash in the opener in the 72nd minute. With seconds remaining Christian Bassogog sealed victory … Read more
Cameroon extended Ghana’s 35 years of hurt at the Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-0 win in the semi-final to set up a showdown with Egypt. Hugo Broos’ side, who have been the surprises of the tournament, did not look over-awed by their star-studded opposition and took the charge to them early on. After … Read more
Brothers Jordan and Andre Ayew will lead Ghana’s attack in their semi-final clash against Cameroon on Thursday. The two powered Ghana into the semi-final stage after scoring both goals in the Black Stars’ 2-1 win over DR Congo in the quarter-final last Sunday. Captain Asamoah Gyan will start from the bench with Mubarak Wakaso and … Read more
Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan is determined to seize another chance for Africa Cup of Nations glory by defeating Cameroon in Thursday’s semi-final. The Black Stars have reached this stage in each of the last six tournaments but have not lifted the trophy since 1982 and were beaten by Ivory Coast in the final of 2015. … Read more
Black Stars assistant coach Maxwell Konadu is keeping everyone guessing at the availability of Asamoah Gyan for the team’s semi-final encounter against Cameroun today but has given an indication his players are in no mood to endure a two-hour game and the lottery of penalties and have, therefore, prepared to achieve qualification to the final. … Read more