Ghana welcomed Uganda back into the Africa Cup of Nations with a defeat in Port Gentil on Tuesday. A first half penalty from vice captain Andre Ayew gave the Black Stars a narrow victory in the opening game of Group D at this year’s AFCON in Gabon. Ghana was by far the better side in … Read more
Midfielder Riyad Mahrez scored in either half as Algeria came from behind to hold Zimbabwe to a 2-2 draw in their Group B clash on Sunday in Franceville. The England-based star scored eight minutes from time to snatch a vital point for ‘Les Fennecs’ against a determined Zimbabwean side, who have themselves to blame for … Read more
With an air of unease hanging over the tournament, the African Cup of Nations soccer competition returns to Gabon for the second time in five years. Opposition parties in the oil-rich central African nation have stated their intention to use African soccer’s biggest show as an opportunity to express their grievances against Gabon President Ali … Read more
The Ivory Coast tranquillity has been shaken by a revolt of a group of soldiers in the Ivoirian Army shooting up Bouake, Korhogo, Daloa and marching to Abidjan. They are demanding the pay they claim has been promised them and free house which the Ouattara Government agreed to provide them for fighting against the legitimate … Read more
The sale of tickets for the upcoming African Cup of Nations (AFCON 2017) in Gabon started on Thursday according to the Organizing Committee (COCAN). The tickets for the continent’s biggest football showpiece will cost between 500 and 40,000 FCFA (between $0.80 and $63), the COCAN earlier confirmed. The tournament to be held between January-February next … Read more
Ghana Football Association Vice President, George Afriyie is unsatisfied with Gabon’s preparation and readiness to host the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations, describing facilities in the host country as “below standard”. Afriyie was a member of Ghana’s delegation for the Afcon draw in Libreville last week, and took opportunity to inspect the facilities at the … Read more
Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Vice President, Mr. Fred Pappoe has said, Ghana will travel far if Avram Grant assembles the best players to represent the country at the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon. Ghana will come up against Mali, and the 2018 World Cup qualifying opponents the Cranes of Uganda who qualified … Read more
Ghana’s coach Avram Grant refused to be in Gabon for the 2017 AFCON draw to enjoy studio discussions on Skysports as a pundit on English Premier League upcoming matches. Ghana has been paired in Group D alongside Egypt, Uganda and Mali for the continental showpiece scheduled for 14 January to 5 February 2017 in the … Read more
Given that the current misunderstanding between the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Ghana Football Association (GFA) could affect the performance of the Black Stars in next year’s Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon, the two institutions have been called upon to as a matter of urgency resolve any difference between them. The Stars … Read more
The Black Stars have been drawn in group D alongside the Cranes of Uganda, Pharaohs of Egypt and the Eagles of Mali for the 31st edition of the Total Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon. The continental showpiece is scheduled for 14 January to 5 February 2017 in the Gabonese cities of Libreville, Franceville, Oyem … Read more
Ghana will be based in Port Gentil for their Group stage matches of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations. The Black Stars will be based in the l’Ogooué-Maritime and play inside the newly-constructed Stade de Port-Gentil where all Group D opponents Uganda, Egypt and Mali will be housed. It is a 25,000 seater capacity with … Read more