Opta have complied all the numbers and stats you need to assess the teams’ chances ahead of today’s second Afcon semi-final clash at the new Stade de Franceville. – Cameroon and Ghana have played each other three times before in the African Cup of Nations; Ghana failed to win any of those matches (D2, L1). … Read more
By El-Amisty Nobo The Black Stars of Ghana and the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon will come at each other’s throat on Thursday, February 2, at the Stade de Franceville in Gabon as both side’s eyes the final spot to playing Egypt in the finals of the 2017 African Cup of Nations [AFCON]. The last time … Read more
Assistant coach of the Black Stars Maxwell Konadu has described Cameroon as a very difficult side that has survived the best teams in the competition, hence the need to step up their game on Thursday if they are to overcome them. “The Cameroonians are a bunch of talented players who have survived very difficult teams … Read more
Black Stars striker Jordan Ayew has said they will need to work harder to beat Cameroon in the semi-finals of the 2017 African Cup of Nations (AFCON). Speaking in an interview after the 2-1 victory over DR Congo last Wednesday, Ayew said their next opponent is a very tough side with a lot of quality … Read more
It is hoped that Baba Rahman’s injury which has cost him the rest of the AFCON tournament, would not be a stumbling block in his career. Ghana defender, Baba Rahman will not be able to play for the rest of the 2017 African Cup of nations season. The Chelsea left-back who is on loan at Schalke this … Read more
The senior national team, the black stars were net with a rousing welcome to Gabonese town of Oyem for quarter finals of the 2017 African cup of nations. The team arrived at 12:15pm local time ahead of the quarter-final match against DR Congo. Egypt beat Ghana to top Group D; Stars to play DR Congo … Read more
Morocco coach Herve Renard stands on the threshold of making history after guiding his Morocco side to a quarter-final berth at the 2017 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) taking place in Gabon, the third successive time he has achieved that in as many competitions, as a national team coach in Africa. The Atlas Lions will … 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
A video from the camp of the Black Stars captures Captain Asamoah Gyan and Afriyie Acquah exhibiting their dancing prowess. The video believed to have been recorded after the Mali encounter at the 2017 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) seems to have gone viral and has been greeted with mixed reactions from the public. While … Read more
Despite late pressure from the Ugandans, the Black Stars of Ghana held on to take the three points and lead Group D of the 2017 African Cup of Nations. Razak Braimah 5 – A clean sheet but again he looked shakey doing the basics. Harrison Afful 5 – Looks short of his normal buccaneering confidence. … Read more
Gabon was held to a draw by Guinea Bissau after day 1 of the AFCON 2017. The 2017 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) commenced yesterday at Stade de l’Amitié, Libreville with an action-packed thriller between the hosts,Gabon, and debutants, Guinea Bissau. Aubameyang´s goal in the opening minutes of the second half seemed to have given … Read more
The President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has charged the Black Stars to end Ghana’s long wait for a trophy at senior level by winning the 2017 African Cup of Nations in Gabon. Ghana last won a senior title close to 35 years ago at the 1982 AFCON hosted by Libya. The Black Stars placed second … Read more
Ghana President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has charged the Black Stars to clinch the 2017 African Cup of Nations crown – to end an astonishing 35-year wait for the coveted trophy. The West Africans are desperate to go a step further after finishing second in the last edition in 2015. The four-time African champions must … Read more
Kwadwo Asamoah cannot risk being away for a month at Juventus for the Black Stars, having been on sidelines for 2 years as a result of a knee injury While some players sought to be included in the much sought after squad for the 2017 African Cup of Nations, others turned down the offer to … Read more
Kwadwo Asamoah cannot risk being away for a month at Juventus for the Black Stars, having been on sidelines for 2 years as a result of a knee injury While some players sought to be included in the much sought after squad for the 2017 African Cup of Nations, others turned down the offer to … Read more
By El-Amisty Nobo “He who dances to Surugane must know that Surugane is dance with experience.” The Black Stars of Ghana will be seeking to win its fifth African Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy in Gabon as the biennial football tournament is all but set to kick off in less than a week. The last … Read more
The president of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kwesi Nyantakyi, has defended Ghana’s 26-man provisional squad for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations, saying it is the best the nation can present for the continental showpiece. Coach Avram Grant announced his squad for the Black Stars training tour of the United Arab Emirates in a … Read more
President-elect Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has assured the senior national football team, the Black Stars, of his unflinching support when he is officially sworn in as president of Ghana. This came to light when a delegation from the incoming New Patriotic Party (NPP) government which included Isaac Asiamah, the minority spokesperson on sports, and Mustapha … Read more
The Ghana Football Association’s press conference to announce the Black Stars squad for the 2017 African Cup of Nations has been rescheduled to Monday January 2, 2017. Coach Avram Grant was expected to name his 23-man squad for the tournament on Saturday December 31 before the team departs for their training tour in UAE. However, … Read more
The attempt being made by fans and/or members of the group calling itself the Die Hard [sic] Sports Supporters Union to have President-Elect Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo pardon former Black Stars’ midfielder Mr. Sulley Muntari and have the latter reinstated onto the team, in order to ensure that this unarguably talented soccer player take part in … Read more