Ex-Ghana goalkeeper Abukari Damba believes Asamoah Gyan was sorely missed in Sunday’s 2-0 defeat to Egypt in Alexandria. Gyan was ruled out of the crucial 2018 World Cup qualifier because of an injury he picked up at club side Al Ahli of UAE. The Black Stars dominated play but lacked the cutting edge and Damba … Read more
Ghana are 5 points behind Egypt. 5 games without a win and the quick solution people are prescribing is sack Avram Grant. The Israeli certainly has his flaws but there are certainly some issues he should be credited for. 9 wins out of 15 in competitive is no mean feat. His tactics have been questioned … Read more
The vice president of the Ghana Football Association, George Afriyie says Sunday’s 2018 World Cup qualifier against Egypt was one of the best games of the Black Stars in recent times. The Black Stars’ chances of qualifying to the 2018 World Cup were dealt a huge blow after their 2-0 defeat to the Pharaohs of … Read more
Former Ghana international Augustine Arhinful says the head coach of the Black Stars Avram Grant should be held responsible for the team’s defeat against Egypt in yesterday’s World Cup qualifiers in Alexandria. The 42-year-old former Borussia Dortmund forward thinks the Israeli import trainer should solely be single out for the poor performance of the Black … Read more
Former Black Stars goalkeeper Abukari Damba says the Black Stars missed the services skipper Asamoah Gyan in their 0-2 loss to Egypt. Damba says the results would have been better had Gyan played in the match against the Pharaohs. Gyan missed out on the match through an injury with Andre Ayew captaining the side in … Read more
Black Stars defender Jonathan Mensah is not happy with happenings off the field, pointing out that they have effects on him and his team mates. In an interview with TV3’s Michael Oti Adjei moments after the Stars’ 2-0 loss to Egypt in Alexandria, the Russia-based player said: “We are the players and always here to … Read more
Egypt coach Hector Cuper says his team was in control of the match on Sunday Egypt coach Hector Cuper is not getting carried away despite watching his side hand Ghana a 2-0 defeat in the 2018 Fifa World Cup qualifiers on Sunday. Mohammed Salah scored from a penalty on 43 minutes after Harrison Afful fouled … Read more
Ghana coach Avram Grant will recall suspended midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng into his squad ahead of their 2018 World Cup qualifier against Congo next year in what appears a panic reaction, Happy FM has reported. The Israeli has come under mounting pressure to revive the side’s dwindling fortunes after slipping to 2-0 defeat against Egypt on … Read more
Russian officials from the Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation have urged African leaders to consider developing nuclear power as the next step in solving the persistent energy crisis, and have emphasized that nuclear energy is a sustainable alternative for both domestic and industrial use throughout Africa. “Africa, being a continent suffering from electricity deficit, won’t … Read more
The conventional wisdom is that Ghana’s world cup hopes for 2018 is as good as dead. The thinking within the Black Stars is that it is not and that it is very much alive. Defeat in Alexandria to an Egypt side who didn’t need to impress to win has left Ghana trailing the North Africans … Read more
AS Roma tormentor Mohammed Salah says he decision to take the penalty that was awarded the Pharaohs in their 2-0 win over Ghana was backed by his teammates. According to Salah, the team chose him to take the spot kick which he excellently did to put Egypt in front in the 43rd minute. “I agreed … Read more
Ghana coach Avram Grant has praised his team despite Sunday’s 2-0 defeat to Egypt in the second Group E game of the World Cup qualifiers, adding that all is not over for Ghana. A goal each from Mohamed Salah and Abdallah El-Said was all that the Pharaohs needed with their vociferous fan support to pick … Read more
Ghana’s 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign suffered a severe blow after losing 2-0 to Egypt in Alexandria on Sunday in their Group E contest. The Pharaohs were second best in terms of territorial dominance but managed to find the back of the net twice through AS Roma foward Mohammed Salah and Abdalla Saied. Enjoy … Read more
Veteran Ghanaian coach J. E. Sarpong says Ghana’s quest of making a fourth successive appearance at the World Cup is ‘’almost over’’ after defeat against Egypt. The former Ebusua Dwarfs admits it would be extremely difficult for the Black Stars as the team must now win remaining games to stake claim. The Stars took a … Read more
Ghana failed to make their dominant play count after they were caught off-guard by Egypt who secured maximum points to extend their lead in Group E of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier. The Black Stars suffered a 2-0 defeat at the Borg El-Arab Stadium in Alexandria, leaving them five points adrift leaders Egypt who … Read more
Former Ghana international Laryea Kingston has called for calm following the Black Stars’ defeat by the Pharaohs of Egypt in the second game of the 2018 World Cup qualifiers. Mohammed Salah converted a penalty in the 43rd minute of the game after Harrison Afful clipped the heel of Mahmoud Trezeguet, and Abdallah El Said doubled … Read more
Ghana coach Avram Grant has refused to write off Ghana’s chances of making a fourth successive World Cup appearance despite trailing Egypt with five points. The Israeli tasted his first defeat in 21 months and only his third in charge of Ghana as a strike each from Mohammed Salah and Abdalla El Said sunk Ghana … Read more
With Ghana picking up just a point in their home game against Uganda and failing to pick any point at all against Egypt, does it mean the end of the road for them with regards to the upcoming World Cup? Definitely not but it sure is an enormous limitation that will make the road to … Read more
Watch Avram Grant’s post-match interview after losing 2-0 to Egypt in Alexandria in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Group E match. Two goals from Mohamed Salah and Abdallah El-Said gave Egypt a precious home win over Ghana at Alexandria’s 86,000-seat Borg El-Arab Stadium. But Grant saw a lot of positives in his side’s performance and … Read more
Christian Atsu is still optimistic Ghana can reach Russia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup finals despite being in a tight corner in Group E. The Black Stars are third on the table and five points in arrears after losing 2-0 to leaders Egypt in Alexandria on Sunday. Atsu lasted the entire duration at the … Read more