Egypt National team head coach Hector Cuper believes the absence of Ghana’s skipper Asamoah Gyan will affect the Black Stars during the World Cup qualifier in Alexandria. The Pharaohs host Ghana in their second Group E game at Borg El-Arab stadium in the Mediterranean city on Sunday. Ghana will have to do without Asamoah Gyan … Read more
Former Ghana captain Stephen Appiah is more than confident the Black Stars can pick up maximum points in their crunch Group E qualifier against Egypt on November 13th. The Black Stars began their campaign to a fourth World Cup with a draw at home against the Cranes of Uganda which sparked a major concern for … Read more
Former Black Satellites coach Emmanuel Kwesi Afranie has died after an ambulance transferring him to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi was involved in a fatal car crash. The veteran coach was until then receiving treatment for mild strike at the Korle Bu Teaching hospital. The unfortunate incident occurred on the Bunsu road with … Read more
Former Ghana international Augustine Arhinful has rued the absence of Asamoah Gyan for Ghana’s 2018 Fifa World Cup qualifier against Egypt on Sunday, but remains confident the Stars will come up tops. The Black Stars are set to face the Pharaohs on matchday two of the group stage of the Africa zone at the Borg … Read more
Egypt-based Ghanaian coach Dauda Jawara believes the Pharoahs team for the Black Stars FIFA World Cup qualifier is not an extraordinary team to beat. Coach Jawara noted that the Stars could beat the Egyptians in Cairo when the two clash on November 13. Ghana faces a strong test to beat Egypt away from home with … Read more
Veteran manager JE Sarpong is preaching optimism ahead of the Black Stars must-win 2018 World Cup qualifier clash against Egypt in Alexandria. The former Ebusua Dwarfs trainer is one of the few who are confident Ghana can grind out a positive result against the Pharaohs at the Burg El Arab stadium to get their campaign … Read more
Jack Wilshere and Harry Kane have been recalled to the England squad for the World Cup qualifier against Scotland and the friendly against Spain. Arsenal midfielder Wilshere, 24, was left out of the two previous squads but his form has improved during his current loan spell at Bournemouth. Spurs striker Kane has recovered from the … Read more
Malmo FF in Sweden midfielder Enoch Adu Kofi is focused on earning a call up to the Black Stars to contribute to the success of the Ghana national team. After excelling in the Sweden League, Adu Kofi feels it is time for him to play a part in the national team and is ever ready … Read more
The head coach of the Black Stars of Ghana, Avram Grant says his target is to qualify Ghana for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Ghana failed to grab first win in the ongoing FIFA World Cup qualifiers as they drew with the Cranes of Uganda in Tamale. According to the Israeli trainer, his side will … Read more
There was massive jubilation in Egypt on Thursday evening after Ghana coach Avram Grant named his final 23-man squad to play the Pharaohs on November 13 without skipper Asamoah Gyan and Juventus star Kwadwo Asamoah, according to reports. The former Chelsea boss named his squad for the World Cup qualifier without the duo who have … Read more
Black Princesses top striker, Jane Akalachiba Ayieyam, has set a personal target of helping her side to gain a first ever quarter-finals berth at the upcoming FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup to be staged in Papua New Guinea. The tournament roars from November 13 to December 3, this year. Ayieyam, who failed to make it … Read more
Ghana’s preparations for this month’s 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Egypt will cost US$ 600,000 – sources close to the Ministry of Youth and Sports have revealed. The Black Stars are expected to travel to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, for a four-day camping exercise in the Gulf. Avram Grant and his boys will enjoy … Read more
Ghana named debutantes Alhassan Wakaso and Andy Yiadom in a 23-man injury-ravaged squad without key players Asamoah Gyan and Kwadwo Asamoah for this month’s crucial 2018 World Cup qualifier against Egypt. The Black Stars coach, Avram Grant has been forced to travel to Alexandria for the very important match without Gyan and Juventus playmaker Kwadwo … Read more
When you listen to the Kevin–Prince Boateng apologists, you will think he is Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo rolled into one. You will think that in Cairo he will take Egypt apart on his own, sink Uganda in Kampala by playing everywhere on the field and dazzle in Brazzaville. You will think he will be … Read more
Ghana will pitch camp in Dubai to prepare for the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Egypt in Alexandria on November 13. The Black Stars began their campaign on a low note, following a goalless draw with Uganda in Tamale last month while other Group E member Egypt defeated Congo 2-1 in away fixture. Avram … Read more
Ghana Football Association (GFA) has insisted that ‘bad boys’ Kevin-Prince Boateng and Sulley Ali Muntari remain banned and would not be allowed to return to the Black Stars anytime soon, despite recent overtures and an indication by the midfield duo that they are ready for another comeback into the national team. Following the Stars’ poor … Read more
President of the Sports Writers’ Association of Ghana, Kwabena Yeboah, says it would be unwise to give Kevin-Prince Boateng a recall to the Black Stars. Boateng, 29, is currently serving an indefinite suspension from the national outfit following a spat with then head coach Kwesi Appiah at the 2014 Fifa World Cup. The Berlin-born has, … Read more
The President of the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG), Kwabena Yeboah, has strongly kicked against the return of UD Las Palmas midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng into the Black Stars again, insisting he is an opportunist. The astute sports journalist told the Ghanasoccernet that the former AC Milan midfielder only takes advantage to ride on the … Read more
Ghanaian midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng has revealed his desire to play for the Black Stars again following his suspension from the national team two years ago. Boateng has disclosed he will grab the opportunity to represent Ghana and play his third World Cup with the West African side. The 29-year-old, who is on fire for Spanish … Read more
The President of the Sports Writer Association of Ghana Kwabena Yeboah says the Black Stars stand a chance of lashing the Pharaohs of Egypt in Alexandria in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier when they two meet in the next two weeks. The Black Stars will play as guests to the Egyptians who will be … Read more