In the history of Ghana football, at least recently, Avram Grant’s is a rare case. When he takes charge of Ghana at the Nations Cup in Gabon, he would be the first coach to manage Ghana at back-to-back Nations Cups since the 60s. But he would be under enormous pressure too. With no win in … Read more
Renowned travel and tour outfit, Kenpong Travel and Tours has released the various packages available for corporate organizations, supporters and individuals who wish to travel to Gabon to witness the 2017 Cup of Nations. At a media briefing, the Managing Director of Kenpong Travels Mohammed Alhassan gave details as regards the several amounts to be … Read more
The Chairman of the Black Stars Management Committee, Mr George Afriyie, says the players selected by Coach Avram Grant to represent Ghana at the Gabon 2017 AFCON are talented and ready to deliver the ultimate for the nation. In Afriyie’s view, the Israeli coach would have a hard time selecting his first 11 players for … 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
Substitutes Asamoah Gyan and Frank Acheampong scored for Ghana on Tuesday when they beat Uzbek giants Bunyokdor 2-0 in a preparatory match for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations. Gyan scored for the Black Stars with his first touch of the game on 67 minutes before Acheampong extended the advantage with another strike eight minutes … Read more
Former Sports Minister E. T Mensah says incoming Sports Minister Isaac Asiamah requires a high level of tactfulness and patience to survive at the ministry. The spokesperson of President Nana Akufo Addo, Mustapha Hamid revealed that Isaac Asiamah has not only been appointed to oversee the Black Stars 2017 Africa Cup of Nations campaign in … Read more
Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan believes Tuesday’s friendly win over Uzbekistan giants Bunyodkor is a further shot in the Black Stars arms as they step up preparations for the 2017 AFCON. The 31-year-old climbed off the bench to score the opener from a Bernard Tekpetey cross before Anderlecht winger Frank Acheampong sealed the win for Avram … Read more
Black Stars won their first trial match ahead of the 2017 Africa cup of nations 2-0 against Uzbekistan giants Bunyodkor at the sevens stadium in Dubai on Tuesday afternoon. The team up the ante in the second half scoring two goals after failing to break down Bunyodkor in the first 45 minutes. Skipper Asamoah Gyan … Read more
The Black Stars firmed up their preparations for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-0 win over Uzbekistan side Bunyodkor in a friendly played on Tuesday. The match at the Sevens Stadium in Dubai saw head coach Avram Grant wring the changes, giving almost each member of his squad a bite of the … Read more
The Black Stars firmed up their preparations for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-0 win over Uzbekistan side Bunyodkor in a friendly played on Tuesday. The match at the Sevens Stadium in Dubai saw head coach Avram Grant wring the changes, giving almost each member of his squad a bite of the … Read more
Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has asked for God’s guidance for team mate Christian Atsu as he celebrates his 25th birthday today. The Ghanaian striker said in his Instagram post, “Happy Birthday Christian Atsu. May Jah [God] guide [you].” The Newcastle winger made coach Avram Grant’s 23-man squad for the impending Afcon tournament in Gabon. … Read more
Black Stars Deputy Captain Andre Dede Ayew says he and his mates will do everything they can to bring the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations title to Ghana. He observed that the love affair between them and the millions of supporters is gradually returning. Belgium-based Frank Acheampong pleaded with the fans to support the team … Read more
Ghana skipper Asamoah Gyan will equal the number of appearances record of Ghana football legend Abedi Ayew Pele at the Africa Cup of Nations appearance at this year’s tournament in Gabon. Pele remains the only Ghanaian player to have made six appearances at the tournament, an achievement which is hugely admired by all. The Maestro … Read more
Southampton midfielder Sofiane Boufal has withdrawn from Morocco’s Africa Cup of Nations squad with a knee injury. The 23-year-old was sent home on Sunday from a training camp, with a replacement yet to be named. “Boufal has left after examination of his injury showed he would not be capable of playing,” the national team said … Read more
The Black Stars will lock horns with Uzbekistan side Bunyodkor later today, Tuesday, January 10 in a pre-Africa Cup of Nations friendly. The match will be played at the Sevens Stadium in Dubai. It is expected to test Ghana’s preparation for the Nations Cup, which begins on Saturday, January 14. The Stars’ technical handlers have … Read more
Kwadwo Asamoah says he opted out of representing Ghana at this year’s Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Gabon because he wants to ‘’play as much as possible’’ for Juventus and also help the club achieve success this season. According Asamoah it was a difficult decision for him to take as key members of the … Read more
Striker Asamoah Gyan is most likely to rewrite history as he seek out to equal the record of former Ghana international Abedi Pele at the Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon. Soccer Maestro, Pele is the only Ghanaian footballer to have represented the Black Stars of Ghana at six different Africa Cup of Nations competitions. … Read more
Former Youth and Sports Minister, Nii Lante Vanderpuije has sounded a warning to the Ghana Football Association (GFA) that he would use the floor of parliament to ensure there is total transparency and accountability at the FA. Ahead of the preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon, the Youth and Sports Minister disclosed … Read more
Ghana’s Africa Cup of Nations-bound goalkeepers has given an indication of a strong esprit de corps ahead of the tournament in Gabon. The three gloves men Richard Ofori, Razak Brimah and Fatau Dauda took a photo together and shared on their social media pages. Spain-based Brimah shared on his Twitter and Instagram accounts before Monday’s … Read more
Black Stars assistant coach and video analyst Gerard Nus say the team’s preparations for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations which starts on Saturday are on course. The Spaniard has teamed up with Avram Grant’s backroom staff just like he did in 2015 for the tournament in Equatorial Guinea- in the United Arab Emirates for … Read more