Ex-Ghana international Charles Taylor has blamed former club Accra Hearts of Oak for his inability to reach the level he desired to take his footballing career. “I went to a lot of countries and everywhere I went clubs wanted to sign me, but because of contractual issues I always had to come back to Hearts … Read more
Former President of Ghana John Agyekum Kufuor believes the Black Stars can make it to the Russia 2018 World Cup only if they learn to bond as a team throughout the qualifiers. Ghana’s qualifying campaign got off to the poorest possible start after the Black Stars could only record a 0-0 draw at home against … Read more
Until last week, no country had withdrawn from the International Criminal Court. Now, three African states — South Africa, Burundi and Gambia — have made official decisions to leave. Gambia announced its decision late Tuesday. Concerns are high that more African countries now will act on years of threats to pull out amid accusations that … Read more
Team manager of the Pharaohs of Egypt Ihab Leheta has revealed his side is under real pressure to beat Ghana both in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier and the 2017 AFCON. The Pharaohs have been drawn in group D for the 2017 Afcon alongside Ghana, Uganda and Mali but before the tournament kicks on … Read more
…. In The Democratic Republic Of The Congo. To many of the troops, it was a moment that signified the commencement of a countdown towards being reunited with their families back home; for others it was a moment of joy and happiness for receiving their first ever United Nations Medal when the Force Commander (FC), … Read more
The former Ghanaian international says the Ghana Football Association should be bold enough to show Coach Avram Grant the exit if they feel he’s not performing. According to him, former Coach Kwesi Appiah was relief of his duties at a time he had almost qualified Ghana for the Equatorial Guinea 2015 Nations cup and does … Read more
South Sudan rebel leader Riek Machar says he could return to the turbulent country as early as next month, even if he has to enter the way he fled — on foot. He has begun speaking out again after a long silence, during which he trekked 40 days through the bush into neighboring Congo as … Read more
Aduana Stars shot-stopper, Stephen Adams is confident Ghana will book a place at the 2018 World Cup FIFA World Cup in Russia, under current coach Avram Grant despite the initial setback. Grant has come under a lot of criticisms for being technically inept with others calling for his sack, but the Aduana goalie thinks otherwise. … Read more
A decision to push back presidential elections in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to 2018 is not the answer to the crisis there and risks fuelling an escalation in violence, French foreign minister Jean-Marc Ayrault said. The Constitutional Court in Democratic Republic of Congo said on Monday it had approved a petition by the electoral … Read more
Former Kumasi Asante Kotoko and Petrojet great Eric Bekoe has offered an intelligent advice to head coach of the Black Stars of Ghana – Avram Grant- for him to consider selecting Ahly’s John Antwi for the crucial Egypt – Ghana 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying game on November 13th. Bekoe netted 17 times for Asante … Read more
Ghanaian Sports Journalist with the Congo-based, Euronews-owned Africanews has been named by the Confederation of African Football as part of the panel of voting experts for the 2017 African Football of the Year Awards. In an announcement made Friday, CAF said it has expanded its electoral college for the decision making process. Bawuah and 19 … Read more
Ghanaian quintet have lost their coach at TP Mazembe There was no Ghanaian player in CAF’s preliminary list for the 2016 African Player Based in Africa award. CAF Champions League finalists Mamelodi Sundowns have five players Dennis Onyango, Keegan Dolly, Hlompho Kekana, Khama Billiat and Yannick Zakri- in the 25 nominees. TP Mazembe trio of … Read more
Aduana Stars shot stopper, Stephen Adams has said he is confident Ghana will book a place at the 2018 World Cup (WC) in Russia, under current coach Avram Grant despite the initial step back. Grant has come under a lot of criticisms for being technically inept and others calling for his sack but the Aduana … Read more
Veronica Narkwor Kwabla, formerly of TV3 Network Limited, has won the Health and Medical Award at the 2016 CNN Multichoice African Journalist Awards for her comprehensive report on the deadly Ebola virus. She is among 17 lucky winners in this year’s awards which was held in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Saturday night. The organisers of … Read more
Egypt striker Ahmed Hassan ‘Koka’ has reiterated the side’s desire to beat Ghana to the sole Group E ticket for the 2018 Fifa World Cup in Russia. The Pharaohs have set high the ambition of playing at the global showpiece after a 28-year absence, but standing in their way are the Black Stars, Congo and … Read more
The winners and losers from the big weekend We’ve always known that the African section of world cup qualifying is one of the most competitive. Over the last three days we got further evidence of that with some cracking games and results that suggested nothing would be straight forward over the next year or so … Read more
Salah scored for Egypt against Congo Salah scored for Egypt against Congo Egypt rallied from a goal down to beat hosts Congo Brazzaville in Kintele 2-1 and take charge of Group E in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Forey Dore gave the host the lead after 24 minutes but goals from Mohamed Salah and … Read more
Egypt coach Hector Cuper says Uganda fully deserve the 0-0 draw against Ghana away in the opening Group E World Cup qualifier on Friday. The Argentine is readying to lead his side against Congo in the other Group match on Sunday. Cuper praised Uganda for their tactics which frustrated the Black Stars at the Tamale … Read more
When the fourth official lifted the electronic board to show up 4 minutes of added time, there were growls and some jeers all over where I sat to see the game and to an extent the Stars deserved every bit of it. For 94 minutes at the blustery Tamale Stadium, against an organized, dogged Uganda … Read more
Ghana coach Avram Grant remains upbeat about his side’s chances of reaching the 2018 Fifa World Cup despite Friday’s setback. The Black Stars watched on helplessly as the Cranes stole a point away from the Tamale Sports Stadium in the qualifying third round group opener. “We have five games to go,” Grant said after the … Read more