Grant Advised Against Going To Egypt For Ghana’s Qualifier

Israel government’s most important security body, Mossad, has warned Ghana coach Avram Grant not to travel for Sunday’s crucial World Cup Qualifier in Egypt insisting the journey is dangerous for the Israeli. The Jewish state’s most feared security body says the Israeli coach’s trip with the Black Stars to Alexandria on Saturday for the Group … Read more

West Africa Clashes With North Africa In Top Fixtures

Qualifiers for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, will take place this weekend across the continent. The top-liners largely involve top west Africa and north Africa sides. Nigeria vs. Algeria On Saturday, Nigeria will host Algeria at the Akwa Ibom Stadium in Uyo. Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel of Chelsea says a young, hungry ‘Super … Read more

Grant’s Ultimate Test, Stars’ Defining Moment

There is much more than three points at stake for Ghana against Egypt. Grant’s future and a generation’s reputation will all be on the line in Alexandria Sunday at the Burg Al Arab Stadium could be what Kumasi Sports Stadium was for Kwesi Appiah on November 19, 2013. It could be the equivalent of his … Read more

Ghana End Dubai Training Camp Ahead of Egypt Clash

Ghana ended their training camp in the UAE on Friday night ahead of their departure to Egypt for the second round of matches in the 2018 World Cup qualifying group phase. The Black Stars had been camping in the Dubai in preparation for Sunday’s World Cup qualifier against the Pharaohs. Coach Avram Grant spent the … Read more

How Many African Footballers of the Year Can You Name?

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 the inaugural winner. The format has evolved and now a shortlist of five … Read more

Black Stars Are Strong Enough To Beat Egypt

2006 FIFA World Cup Ghana goalkeeper George Owu is rallying the Black Stars to triumph over Egypt in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Alexandria on Sunday afternoon. The Black Stars attempt to rescue their Russia hopes by getting positive results against the Pharaohs in a keenly contested battle. The AFCON record winners have … Read more

Government Not Sending Supporters To Egypt For Ghana Game

The Ministry of Youth and Sports (MOYS), has denied reports that the Ministry is taking supporters to Alexandria, Egypt, for the Black Stars’ game against Egypt on 13th November, 2016. In a Press Release from MOYS signed by Mr. Elvis Adjei-Baah, Public Relations Officer of MOYS, it said, it has has noted that there were … Read more

Sam Johnson Rallies Ghana Support Ahead of Egypt Showdown

Former Ghana international Sam Johnson has called on Ghanaians to throw their absolute weight behind the Black Stars ahead of the 2018 Fifa World Cup qualifier against Egypt on Sunday. Avram Grant’s outfit play as guests to the Pharaohs at the Borg El Arab Stadium in Alexandria on matchday two of the group stage. The … Read more

Egypt Wins Approval For $12bn Loan From the IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a three-year $12bn (€11bn) loan for Egypt to help the country out of its deep economic crisis. Egypt will receive $2.75bn immediately, with the rest subject to its economic performance and further reforms. IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde said the bailout would “address longstanding challenges”. Egypt’s President Abdul … Read more

Egypt Wins Approval For $12bn IMF Loan

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a three-year $12bn (€11bn) loan for Egypt to help the country out of its deep economic crisis. Egypt will receive $2.75bn immediately, with the rest subject to its economic performance and further reforms. IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde said the bailout would “address longstanding challenges”. Egypt’s President Abdul … Read more

It’s Not Your Battle (2)

REMEMBER, we’re still discussing how best to handle the battles of life. We still hold on to the fact that there is no child of God that does not face battles in life. But the bible also said that there’s no trial that comes to us that other people had not passed through, and that … Read more

Sports Minister Advises Grant On Player Selection Against Egypt

Ghana’s youth and sports minister, Hon. Nii Lante Vanderpuye has advised Black Stars coach Avram Grant to hand midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu and striker Majeed Waris a starting role in the 2018 Fifa World Cup qualifier against Egypt in Alexandria on Sunday. Ghana failed to defeat Uganda at home last month in the opening group game, … Read more

Israel’s Mossad Warn Ghana Over Grant’s Security In Egypt

Israel government’s most important security body, Mossad, has warned Ghana coach Avram Grant not to travel for Sunday’s crucial World Cup qualifier in Egypt insisting the journey is dangerous for the Israeli, GHANAsoccernet.com can exclusively reveal. The Jewish state’s most feared security body says the Israeli coach’s trip with the Black Stars to Alexandria on … Read more

Preview of the Egypt-Ghana WC Qualifier

This weekend’s highly anticipated 2018 World Cup qualifier clash between the Pharaohs of Egypt and the Black Stars of Ghana at the Borg El-Arab Stadium in Alexandria on Sunday is expected to be the toast of football supporters across the globe. The clash, dubbed by many as ‘The Revenge Mission’ will see the Egyptians seeking … Read more

Avram Grant’s Son Worried About Dad’s Egypt Journey

Daniel Grant, son of Ghana’s national team coach Avram Grant, has raised concerns about his father’s journey to Alexandria where the Black Stars will lock horns with the Pharaohs of Egypt in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier. The Israeli coach has failed to secure a win in his last four games in charge of … Read more

Egyptian Police Arrest Scores of Anti-Sisi Protesters

At least 130 people have been arrested across Egypt as calls for an uprising against poor economic conditions and rising prices went largely unheeded. In the capital Cairo, where riot police had been deployed in force in anticipation of Friday’s protests, some 39 alleged demonstrators were arrested. Police also quickly scattered several dozen protesters who … Read more

African Giants Set To Clash In 2018 World Cup Qualifiers

Nigeria skipper John Mikel Obi is in a positive mood ahead of the match with Algeria Nigeria host Algeria and Ghana travel to Egypt in two of this weekend’s biggest African qualifying matches for the 2018 World Cup. Algeria, ranked third in the continent behind the Ivory Coast and Senegal, face resurgent Group B pacesetters … Read more

Hull City’s Mohamady Predicts Egypt‘s Win Over Ghana

Egypt international Ahmed El Mohamady is in optimistic mood despite anticipating a tough challenge in Sunday’s World Cup qualifier against Ghana. The Pharaohs, who beat Congo in their group opener, are seeking to pick maximum points at the Borg El Arab Stadium to boost their chances of competing in the Fifa World Cup since 1990. … Read more

Outgoing MPs Team Up To Support Mahama

A group of outgoing Members of Parliament from the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), have come together to support the campaign of the President John Dramani Mahama for a resounding victory in the 2016 general election. Known as 2016 NDC MP Exit Group, the 49-member group is composed of current NDC Members of Parliament who … Read more

Trumps Victory And Eventual Presidency; President Sirleafs Concerns; Where I Disagree

Many Americans have and continue to express serious concerns about their president-elect, business executive Donald J. Trump, Sr. While some of these concerns may be legitimate, not all are real or based on facts. A good number of them are based on the President-elect’s campaign-fever/mood utterances, which contextually and in my understanding, reflect a man … Read more