By El-Amisty Nobo The Black Stars of Ghana and the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon will come at each other’s throat on Thursday, February 2, at the Stade de Franceville in Gabon as both side’s eyes the final spot to playing Egypt in the finals of the 2017 African Cup of Nations [AFCON]. The last time … Read more
Ghana, the nearly men of African football in recent years, go into a sixth consecutive semi-final at the Cup of Nations when they face Cameroon in Franceville on Thursday. The Black Stars have not won the trophy since 1982, instead gaining a reputation for coming up just short all too often over the last decade. … Read more
Deputy Ghana captain Andre Ayew has urged the outfit to maintain focus ahead of their semi-final clash with Cameroon at the Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon. The Black Stars seek to make the final for the second consecutive time in Thursday’s fixture in Franceville, but with an ambition to win the cup this time … Read more
Coach of the Black Stars, Avram Grant, has warned his charges to desist from being complacent as they prepare to face the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in their sixth consecutive Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals in Franceville on Thursday. Approaching the match with a self-conceited mentality, according to the Israeli coach, has the potential to … Read more
The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon have fired a serious warning to Ghana on their clash in the semi-final of the AFCON on Thursday at Stade de Franceville. Cameroon upstaged competition favorites Senegal to reach the last-four in Gabon. What was crucial was not just the result they achieved on Saturday, but the manner they went … Read more
Cameroon players refused to train on Monday in Gabon over bonuses row. The Indomitable Lions are demanding bonuses that are in dimension to their performance in the quarterfinal against Senegal where they stunned the favourites 5-4 on post match penalties. Reports from the camp indicate that Hugo Broos’ men are demanding 12 million CFA francs … Read more
Ghana coach Avram Grant is treading cautiously ahead of their semi-final clash with Cameroon at the Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon. The Black Stars beat DR Congo 2-1 on Sunday to progress to the last four, thanks in every way to Andre Ayew’s penalty following a foul on Christian Atsu. The Indomitable Lions, on … Read more
Black Stars midfielder, Christian Atsu has mentioned he and his team mates along with the technical team will look to exploit the frailties of Cameroon when they face off in the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi final on Thursday. Ghana sealed qualification into the semi final by defeating tournament surprise package, DR Congo … Read more
Ghana coach Avram Grant has cautioned his side ahead of the semi-final against Cameroon claiming it be a ‘’tough’’ battle between the two powerhouse in African soccer. Black Stars will square off against the Indomitable Lions desperate for a win to secure qualification to the final as they seek to win their fifth title in … Read more
The famous Ayew brothers Jordan and Andre scored the goals for the Black Stars Ghana coach Avram Grant has cautioned his side ahead of the semi-final against Cameroon claiming it be a “tough” battle between the two powerhouse in African soccer. Black Stars will square off against the Indomitable Lions desperate for a win to … Read more
Sadio Mane agonisingly missed from the spot to allow Cameroon to beat Senegal 5-4 in a penalty shoot-out in their Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final tie on Saturday. The match went to penalties after a goalless 120 minutes in the southern Gabonese town of Franceville. After each side had successfully converted their first four penalties, … Read more
Libreville (AFP) – Senegal coach Aliou Cisse insists Africa Cup of Nations opponents Cameroon are favourites to win the eagerly-awaited quarter-final in Franceville on Saturday. Pundits beg to differ, though, making the Senegalese Teranga Lions favourites not only to reach the semi-finals, but to go on and win the competition for the first time. Senegal … Read more
The 2017 Africa Cup of Nations kicked off on Saturday, January 14 at the Stade de l’Amitie in Libreville, Gabon. Though there were four goals on the opening day, there were no winners. Hosts Gabon were held to a 1-1 draw by debutants Guinea Bissau in the inaugural game. 2015 African Footballer of the Year … Read more
The 2017 Africa Cup of Nations kicked off on Saturday, January 14 at the Stade de l’Amitie in Libreville, Gabon. Though there were four goals on the opening day, there were no winners. Hosts Gabon were held to a 1-1 draw by debutants Guinea Bissau in the inaugural game. 2015 African Footballer of the Year … Read more
The 2017 edition of the African Cup of Nations kicks off on Saturday January 14 in Gabon with the best football nations meeting to battle it out for the ultimate prize. 3news.com takes a look at the various groups and how they would be fairing in the tournament. The Panthers will be playing in their … Read more
The Black Queens will face hosts Cameroon on Tuesday in the semi-final of the 2016 Africa Women Cup of Nations. The match will be played at the Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo in Yaoundé, where Ghana beat Mali 3-1 to finish second in Group B which saw Nigeria top with goal difference. Cameroon topped Group A with … Read more
The former Indomitable Lions skipper and head coach of the Chad senior national team is in a critical condition after suffering a cerebral aneurysm. According to reports, the 40-year-old was at his home in the Odza neighborhood in Yaounde when he had his stroke. There was an outpouring of sympathy from well-wishers around the world … Read more