Herve Renard reckons Ghana is close to winning an AFCON if they can change ‘something small’ and be ‘a bit lucky’. The Frenchman has been a resounding success in the Cup of Nations, winning titles with Zambia and Ivory Coast over three Nations Cups between 2012 and 2015. He is unbeaten in three over three … Read more
Ugandan international goalkeeper Denis Onyango says the underdog tag suits them very well, but they have to remain focused. The Cranes keeper was speaking after he received his 2016 CAF African Player of the Year based in Africa in Abuja, Nigeria on Thursday. Onyango thanked the club’s supporters as well as his teammates for helping … Read more
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes is furious with the “unfair” rules over which players are released, and when, for the Africa Cup of Nations. Several players have pulled out of the tournament, while Stoke will be without three Hughes wanted for the FA Cup clash against Wolves on Saturday. Mame Biram Diouf (Senegal), Wilfried Bony … Read more
Jose Mourinho has confirmed that Manchester United will not sign a central defender during the January transfer window. The Red Devils have been heavily linked with a move for Benfica centre-back Victor Lindelof but the form of Mourinho’s current group of defenders has persuaded him to wait. United will be without Eric Bailly for the … Read more
The Black Stars completed their fourth day of training in Al Ain on Friday evening. Coach Avram Grant and his players are camping in the Asian country in preparation towards the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations. The players took part in the hectic training session at the Al-Ain training grounds in the United Arab Emirates. … Read more
Olivier Giroud assisted two goals and scored an injury-time as Arsenal came from 3-0 down to draw 3-3 at AFC Bournemouth. Arsene Wenger’s side, again without Mesut Ozil, were given an early shock when the side netted twice in four first-half minutes. Left-back Charlie Daniels was in acres of space on 16 minutes when he … Read more
Olivier Giroud assisted two goals and scored an injury-time as Arsenal came from 3-0 down to draw 3-3 at AFC Bournemouth. Arsene Wenger’s side, again without Mesut Ozil, were given an early shock when the side netted twice in four first-half minutes. Left-back Charlie Daniels was in acres of space on 16 minutes when he … Read more
Ghana coach Avram Grant named a provisional 26-man squad for the Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon on Monday, with Leicester City’s Jeff Schlupp a surprise omission. Schlupp’s Leicester team-mate Daniel Amartey was included as was another English Premier League player, Andre ‘Dede’ Ayew of West Ham. Aston Villa’s Jordan Ayew – Andre’s brother – … Read more
play videoLiverpool failed to take charge of their title ambition after they failed to secure all three points Jermain Defoe scored two penalties as Sunderland twice came from behind to earn a point against second-placed Liverpool. The Reds took a deserved lead when Daniel Sturridge flicked in a header after Dejan Lovren’s mishit shot. Sunderland … Read more
Leicester City midfielder Jeff Schlupp was expected to be named in Ghana’s squad for Gabon 2017 Ghana coach Avram Grant named a provisional 26-man squad for the Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon on Monday, with Leicester City’s Jeff Schlupp a surprise omission. Schlupp’s Leicester team-mate Daniel Amartey was included as was another English Premier … Read more
He had a very anonymous start to the season in France going 13 games without a goal. Despite the frustration of turning in eye-catching performances but being unable to get onto the score sheet, Abdul Majeed Waris remained steadfast at his task and continued to work hard. And once he hit a rich vein of … Read more
English side Aston Villa have pleaded with Ghana football authorities to delay the arrival of striker Jordan Ayew for the country’s training camp for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations, GHANAsoccernet.com can exclusively reveal. The Championship have approached the Ghana Football Association (GFA) begging that they should be allowed to use the attacker for their … Read more
The Black Stars began preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations with their first training session at the St. Thomas Aquinas School in Accra on Wednesday. A total of 22 players were at the premises of school with surprise inclusions of Raphael Dwamena, Rashid Sumaila and Austria based Ati Zigi all taking part in the … Read more
Udinese midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu says he’s shifting attention from club football to the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations which kicks off next month in Gabon. His Italian Serie A side were initially caught up in a relegation battle this term but have been able to bounce back, going four games without a defeat and are … Read more
Black Stars midfielder, Emmanuel Agyemang Badu is keen to help the team win the Africa Cup of Nations next year in Gabon. According to the midfielder’s club, he has received an invitation from the technical handlers of the Black Stars to report to camp ahead of the tournament. Having tasted two defeats in the finals … Read more
The Ghana Football Association will reveal all their plans for the Africa Cup of Nations when training begins on Wednesday. Ghana’s group opponents Egypt, Uganda and Congo have all named their squad for the biannual competition. Some of the countries have already started preparations for the competition but the Stars will have to wait till … Read more
Ghana coach Avram Grant is expected to make changes to his team that will play in the Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon. Qatar-based defender Rashid Sumaila and an even bigger surprise Bernard Tepketey are rumored to have been called up for the biannual competition. Grant is keeping cards close to his as he wants … Read more
A galaxy of the Black Stars players who are based in Europe have arrived in Ghana for the Christmas holidays as they look to catch up time with family before the Africa Cup of Nations. In-form Baba Rahman who plays for German giants Schalke 04 is in town with Spain-based Razak Brimah expected to arrive … Read more
Ghana coach Avram Grant is expected to name his team that will play in the Africa Cup of Nations by Monday following days of delay. The Israeli coach is expected in the country this weekend to defend his squad before he finally makes it public. Regular names like Mubarak Wakaso, Baba Rahman, Asamoah Gyan, and … Read more
Ghana forward Samuel Tetteh is looking to win the Africa Cup of Nations when the Black Stars travel to Gabon next month for the competition. The Black Stars are hoping to end a 35-year-old wait for the Africa Cup of Nations. Since winning it in 1982 the Stars have been to three finals 1992, 2010 … Read more