Togo goalkeeper Kossi Agassa can miss their must-win Africa Cup of Nations match against DR Congo on Wednesday after the goalkeeper’s house was vandalised, said coach Claude LeRoy. Agassa’s home in Togo’s capital was placed under police protection after it was attacked on Friday by fans blaming Agassi for the 3-1 loss to Morocco. “He … Read more
Ghana winger Andre Ayew is not bothered by the team’s ‘deplorable’ second half performance at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon, so long as it keeps producing results. The Black Stars have picked maximum points from their first two group games, booking qualification for the quarter-finals with a match to spare. The 2015 … Read more
Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang believes insufficient time together led to the hosts’ group-stage elimination from the Africa Cup of Nations. The Panthers needed to beat Cameroon on Sunday but could only draw 0-0. Aubameyang said: “It is really annoying because we had chances. Sadly there are days when it doesn’t go in, like my first … Read more
The Black Stars have agreed a 50% slash in their winning bonuses after a meeting with Sports Minister designate, Hon. Isaac Asiamah in their camp in Gabon. The reduction was announced by the Sports Minister designate in a specially arranged press conference to address the bonus situation. For the Sports Minister designate, both parties were … Read more
Agassa may not play after fans attack his house Togo goalkeeper Kossi Agassa can miss their must-win Africa Cup of Nations match against DR Congo on Wednesday after the goalkeeper’s house was vandalised, said coach Claude LeRoy. Agassa’s home in Togo’s capital was placed under police protection after it was attacked on Friday by fans … Read more
After two rounds of matches there is some clarity as to which teams have the most serious designs on the Afcon 2017 trophy. Here’s what we have learnt. Defending champions La Cote d’ivoire have so far catnapped their way through their opening fixtures in group C at Afcon 2017; flickering signs of brilliance but never … Read more
Black Stars Assistant Coach, Maxwell Konadu has played down suggestions of the team’s lack of goals in the ongoing AFCON tournament in Gabon. Ghana have netted only twice in two games, and the seeming lack of creativity in the team, especially in the second half of their games has been worrying for fans. Konadu says … Read more
Hosts Gabon crash out of Cup of Nations Africa Cup of Nations hosts Gabon crashed out of the competition in the group stage on Sunday after a goalless draw with Cameroon, who advance to the last eight. Gabon were left to regret an inability to convert their chances at the Stade de l’Amitie in Libreville, … Read more
Star-packed Algeria came to the Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon as one of the title favourites, but they need a miracle in Franceville Monday to reach the quarter-finals. A team including African Footballer of the Year Riyad Mahrez must defeat Group B winners Senegal, and hope fellow strugglers Zimbabwe beat Tunisia in Libreville in … Read more
Stubborn Ghana coach Avram Grant has hinted that he will stick to his line up and style of play against Egypt despite being heavily criticized. The Israeli trainer has been hugely deprecated and vilified for his line up and style of play especially in the second half of matches played at the ongoing 2017 Afcon. … Read more
The Black Stars striker believes he can continue with his performance at the Africa Cup of Nations despite concerns over his output Ghana striker Jordan Ayew has defended his performance at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon, claiming his teammates have trust in his abilities. The Black Stars have qualified to the quarterfinals … Read more
The Black Stars of Ghana’s unique celebration dance has become one of the endearing images of the AFCON 2017 in Gabon A member of Ghana’s team at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon has broken silence on their interesting goal celebration in Gabon, and the reason behind the dance is even more interesting. … Read more
Gabon became only the fourth hosts to exit the Africa Cup of Nations at the group stage after a 0-0 draw with Cameroon, who reach the quarter-finals. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang missed a great chance for Gabon early on when he bundled the ball wide from two yards. His team-mate Denis Bouanga brought saves from Fabrice Ondoa … Read more
Gabon became only the fourth hosts to exit the Africa Cup of Nations at the group stage after a 0-0 draw with Cameroon, who reach the quarter-finals. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang missed a great chance for Gabon early on when he bundled the ball wide from two yards. His team-mate Denis Bouanga brought saves from Fabrice Ondoa … Read more
A group of hackers claim to have shut down the website of the Africa Cup of Nations football tournament in protest at organisers holding it in the “dictatorship” of Gabon. The New World Hackers group, said to be based in Russia, said they have “taken down” the official website of top African soccer body the … Read more
A last-minute goal by Abdallah El Said ensured that Egypt pick their first win in an Africa Cup of Nations after seven years. The last came in 2010, when they beat Ghana 1-0 in Luanda, Angola to win the 2010 edition. They beat Uganda 1-0 on Saturday in their second Group D game played at … Read more
One would be certainly bold to believe Riyad Mahrez and Algeria would struggle at this year’s AFCON tournament. With Mahrez scooping up two titles (BBC and CAF African Footballer of the Year Awards) after a brilliant 2015-2016 season, a few would have predicted the lackluster showing the Desert Foxes have displayed thus far in the … Read more
One would be certainly bold to believe Riyad Mahrez and Algeria would struggle at this year’s AFCON tournament. With Mahrez scooping up two titles (BBC and CAF African Footballer of the Year Awards) after a brilliant 2015-2016 season, a few would have predicted the lackluster showing the Desert Foxes have displayed thus far in the … Read more
Mali coach Alain Giresse believes his side have put the necessary measures in place to beat Ghana to three points at the Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon on Saturday. Following a scoreless draw against Egypt on matchday one, the Eagles are set to face, at Stade de Port-Gentil, the Black Stars, who picked up … Read more
Ghana coach Avrant Grant believes the poor pitches at the Africa Cup of Nations are damaging the players. Grant is one of a number of voices to criticise the playing surfaces in Gabon and he declared “five injuries so far have been down to the pitch”. The Israeli added: “The main actors are the players … Read more