We have now had the opportunity to see the opening fixtures of all 16 teams competing for the title of African Champion. So what have we learnt from the opening exchanges? ‘Small minded’ resilience One observation the opening round has yielded is this: Just like the Euro 2016 tournament, the so called small teams will … Read more
We have now had the opportunity to see the opening fixtures of all 16 teams competing for the title of African Champion. So what have we learnt from the opening exchanges? One observation the opening round has yielded is this: Just like the Euro 2016 tournament the so called small teams will not just roll … Read more
Black Stars coach Avram Grant has strongly defended under fire Aston Villa forward Jordan Ayew insisting his performance against Uganda was one of the best on the day. Jordan came under lots of criticism from fans for his display in Ghana’s narrow victory over Uganda in the opening day of the 2017 Africa cup of … Read more
Egypt and Mali capped a first round of group matches at the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations with a goalless draw on Tuesday. Though chances came the way of the two sides, nothing could separate them at the Stade de Port-Gentil. The two sides, as a result, earn a point each ahead of their second … Read more
Egypt and Mali capped a first round of group matches at the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations with a goalless draw on Tuesday. Though chances came the way of the two sides, nothing could separate them at the Stade de Port-Gentil. The two sides, as a result, earn a point each ahead of their second … Read more
Andre Ayew sent himself into the Africa Cup of Nations history books after surpassing the goals scored by his legendary father Abedi Pele when Ghana defeated a gritty Ugandan side on Tuesday night in Gabon. The West Ham midfielder scored the only goal of the game to give the Black Stars the 1-0 victory over … Read more
play videoGhana is one of the teams tipped to win the AFCON 2017 trophy A penalty just after the half hour from striker Ayew was enough for Ghana to record its first win in the opening Group D game against Uganda, but an injury to left back Baba Rahman soured the mood slightly and left … Read more
Ghanaian midfielder Enoch Adu Kofi has sent his goodwill message to his Black Stars colleagues ahead of their AFCON opening fixture Tuesday against Uganda at exactly 4pm local time. The former Malmo FF midfielder who recently joined Turkish side Aksahir Beledeyespor is very optimistic the Black Stars can go all the way in the African … Read more
Andre Ayew struck from 12 yards to give Ghana a winning start to their AFCON campaign in Gabon. The West Ham forward made no mistake from the spot in the 32nd minute after Asamoah Gyan was brought down in the penalty area. In a nervy second half the Black Stars were unable to add to … Read more
play videoBlack Stars are currently playing Uganda at the ongoing AFCON in Gabon Group D matches opened today at the ongoing AFCON tournament in Gabon as the Black Stars of Ghana took on Cranes of Uganda. The two teams met earlier in the qualifying round as they find themselves in the same group for the … Read more
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
play videoBlack Stars are currently playing Uganda at the ongoing AFCON in Gabon Group D matches open today at the ongoing AFCON tournament in Gabon as the Black Stars of Ghana take on Cranes of Uganda. The two teams met earlier in the qualifying round as they find themselves in the same group for the … Read more
Former President John Dramani Mahama has charged the Black Stars of Ghana to play their hearts out to ensure that they bring back the trophy. The former president, whipped up national support for the stars in a tweet on Tuesday Jan. 17 saying “the AFCON cup has eluded us for far too long. Let’s support … Read more
Black Stars AFCON bonus, is not the team’s main focus in this year’s tournament rather, it is on proving themselves again to Ghanaians Ghana’s Black Stars have agreed to accept any amount as their winning bonus from the Ghana Sports Ministry, at the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Gabon. The Black Stars … Read more
Former President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghanaians to throw their weight behind the Black Stars to help them win the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Gabon. According to him the Black Stars have hungered for long for the trophy thus the need for the entire nation to back them in their quest … Read more
Black Stars AFCON bonus, is not the team’s main focus in this year’s tournament rather, it is on proving themselves again to Ghanaians Ghana’s Black Stars have agreed to accept any amount as their winning bonus from the Ghana Sports Ministry, at the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Gabon. The Black Stars … Read more
Ahead of the Black Stars’ 2017 Africa Cup of Nations opener against the cranes of Uganda, here are five facts about the two Group D teams. 1. The last time the Black Stars played Gabon in the Africa Cup of Nations was in the 1978 final where hosts Ghana won 2-0. 2. They however clashed … Read more
Ahead of the Black Stars first match at the ongoing AFCON tournament in Gabon, some Ghanaian football enthusiasts have taken to social media to express their opinion on their expectations from the team in this year’s competition. The Black Stars arrived in Gabon on Saturday January 14th, a day after they were scheduled to do … Read more
Ahead of the Black Stars’ 2017 Africa Cup of Nations opener against the cranes of Uganda, here are five facts about two Group D teams. * The last time the Black Stars played Gabon in the Africa Cup of Nations was in the 1978 final where hosts Ghana won 2-0. * They however clashed in … Read more
Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has launched a veiled attack at Uganda ahead of Tuesday’s crunch 2017 Africa Cup of Nations clash in Gabon insisting a Black Stars win over the Cranes won’t be major news. The Black Stars captain says a Uganda win over the four-time champions will be the major headline as Gyan seeks … Read more