Ghana coach Avram Grant makes major changes in his line up to face the Pharaohs of Egypt in the 2018 World Cup qualifier handing Athletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey and Udinese midfielder Agyemang Badu starting roles. Daniel Amartey maintains his starting role following his impressive performance against Uganda in the first group game in Tamale … Read more
Measles jab saves more than 20 million young lives in 15 years, but hundreds of children still die of the disease every day, United Nations health agencies report has revealed. According to the report, despite a 79 per cent worldwide decrease in measles deaths between 2000 and 2015, nearly 400 children still die from the … Read more
President John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated the Gold Coast (GC) Refinery Ghana Limited, which officials say is the largest gold refinery in West Africa and the second largest in Africa. Located within the Airport Light Industrial Area in Accra, the $110 million plant has the capacity to refine raw dust, scrap gold and other precious … Read more
As many as 14 militant extremists were killed during military raids in Egypt’s restive North Sinai province’s two cities of Rafah and Sheikh Zuweid, the Egyptian military spokesman said in a statement on Sunday. “The anti-terrorist military operations destroyed five hideouts of the militants and also defused ten explosive devices that were planted to target … Read more
The Black Stars of Ghana face the Pharaohs of Egypt on Sunday as the battle for the sole Group E ticket to the 2018 FIFA World Cup gets keener. The Pharaohs are early group leaders with 3 points having won their first game away at Congo. Ghana drew their first game at home to Uganda … Read more
The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) has expressed confidence in the Black Stars, ahead of their World Cup qualifier match with the Pharaohs of Egypt. In a message to the team, Alexander Mould, Acting CEO of GNPC said: “As you engage the Pharaohs today, we urge you as Stars to soar high above any mountains … Read more
The nation of Egypt is completely gripped by fever in the lead to the much anticipated FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier between the Pharaohs and the Black Stars of Ghana. The two teams clash in what has been tagged as the decider, despite it being only the second match of Group E which also comprises … Read more
Ghana coach Avram Grant is unperturbed about the hostile reception that will be handed his side in the 2018 World Cup qualifier against Egypt in Alexandria. About 80,000 fans are expected to attend this tension-packed match at the Borg El-Arab stadium. Authorities want to create an intimidating atmosphere and distract the Black Stars who need … Read more
Egyptian striker Bassem Morsy believes that the Pharaohs’ upcoming clash against Ghana should be treated like any other match. The Pharaohs will host Ghana at the Borg El-Arab Stadium on Sunday in the second round of the 2018 World Cup qualification as Egypt will be looking to beat the Black Stars, their main Group E … Read more
Egypt and Ghana’s rivalry started back in 1959 when they first met in a qualifying clash for the 1960 Rome Olympic Games, with the Black Stars claiming their berth in the prestigious quadrennial event after beating Egypt 3-2 on aggregate. But there are four games between the African titans that stood out. 1964 Tokyo Olympic … Read more
Ghana coach Avram Grant is not lost on the threat of Egypt winger Mohamed Salah ahead of their clash on Sunday, but like Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu, the Israeli believes attention should be on the Pharaohs as a whole. The Black Stars will be hosted by the North Africans on matchday two of the 2018 Fifa World … Read more
Ghana is in high spirit for the Egypt game as there are no injury worries ahead of the titanic clash with the Pharaohs in the 2018 World Cup qualifier. Ghana will be playing the Pharaohs in the second group game of the 2018 World Cup qualifier in what can be described as a match of … Read more
Ghana arrived in Alexandria from their camping base in Dubai on Friday, to take on Egypt in the 2018 Fifa World Cup qualifiers in Group E at the Borg Al-Arab Stadium on Sunday. The hosts are in for revenge, after being humiliated by the Black Stars in a 6-1 drubbing three years ago in Kumasi … Read more
Ghana international Andre Ayew has been named on a five-man shortlist for the 2016 BBC African Footballer of the Year award. Also on the list are Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Gabon), Riyad Mahrez (Algeria), Sadio Mane (Senegal) and 2015 winner, Yaya Toure (Ivory Coast). Ayew, who won the award back in 2011, enjoyed a stellar debut season in … Read more
Ahead of their 2018 Fifa World Cup qualifier on Sunday, Ghana midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu wants the Black Stars to focus on Egypt as a team and not just on danger man Mohammed Salah. Avram Grant’s charges are set to play as guests to the Pharaohs at the Borg El Arab Stadium in Alexandria on matchday … Read more
President John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated the Gold Coast (GC) Refinery Ghana Limited, which officials say is the largest gold refinery in West Africa and the second largest in Africa. Located within the Airport Light Industrial Area in Accra, the $110 million plant has the capacity to refine raw dust, scrap gold and other precious … Read more
African Footballer of the year award 2016, throwback at all the previous winners Before the BBC African Footballer of the Year 2016 launches on Saturday, BBC Sport looks at all the previous winners. The prize started life as the BBC African Sports Star of the Year award in 1992, when Ghanaian footballer Abedi Pele was … Read more
The Ministry of Youth and Sports (MOYS), has denied reports that it plans to take supporters to Alexandria, Egypt, for the Black Stars’ game against Egypt on 13th November 2016. According to a press release from Ministry signed by Mr Elvis Adjei-Baah, the Public Relations Officer, it said, has noted that there were “speculations” on … Read more
Fresh from a three-month hiatus, the fit-again West Ham United star is yet to rev up, making just two substitute appearances for The Hammers so far. His inclusion in Ghana squad for the Egypt battle despite his fragile form, underlines his importance to the team especially in a crucial mission like this one. Ayew may … Read more
Black Stars midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang Badu has promised Ghana that he and his colleagues will act as worthy ambassadors in their crunch world cup qualifier against Egypt this Sunday in Alexandria. Ghana’s 0-0 stalemate with the Cranes of Uganda dipped their chances of qualifying for the Russia Mundial. What has made Ghana’s qualification more dicey … Read more