West Africa’s football giants, Nigeria and Cameroon, lock horns in a mouthwatering 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Round of 16 clash tonight at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny. Kick-off is scheduled for 8pm GMT. Nigeria, riding a remarkable streak of 15 consecutive knockout stage qualifications, finished runners-up in Group A with a solid seven points. Their defensive prowess (conceding only ...
Ghanaian winger Kamal Sowah featured for Standard Liege in their dramatic 1-1 draw with Cercle Brugge in the Belgian Pro League on Friday Night. The 24-year-old winger started the game for Standard Liege and put in a decent performance, lasting 86 minutes before being replaced by Gilles Dewaele. The match seemed destined for a stalemate until the final stages, with ...
Nigeria striker Moses Simon has expressed confidence and a focused mind set ahead of their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) round of 16 clash against Cameroon on Saturday, January 26. The match, scheduled for an 8pm kick-off, promises to be a fiery encounter between two familiar rivals. “We feel good,” Moses Simon declared at the pre-match press conference, emphasizing ...
Former Ghana striker Augustine Ahinful has sparked a heated debate by attributing the Black Stars’ recent Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) failures to a pervasive “arrogance” within the team. In a candid interview with Asempa FM, the 49-year-old, capped 20 times between 1995 and 2000, didn’t mince words in his assessment of the team’s dismal performance. “I’ve played for the ...
Ghana captain Andre Ayew has issued a heartfelt apology to the nation after the Black Stars’ early exit from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. With only 2 points from 3 games, including losses to Cape Verde and draws against Egypt and Mozambique, Ghana’s second consecutive AFCON elimination has sparked introspection and calls for change. Andre Ayew, ...
Ghanaian striker Jonathan Sowah has completed a move from Medeama SC to Libyan giants, Al Nasr Benghazi. While details of the contract remain undisclosed, the move marks a significant step up for the 26-year-old forward. Sowah’s journey began in 2023 when he joined Medeama SC from lower-tier side Danbort FC. He quickly blossomed into a formidable force, netting an impressive ...
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced the roadmap to hire the next Black Stars coach and named a five-member search committee to evaluate and recommend a candidate to the Executive Council for approval. This is after Chris Hughton was relieved of his duties as coach of the Black Stars on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. The search committee will be ...
The road to the MTN FA Cup glory just got more intriguing with the official draw for the Round of 16 held on January 24th in Accra. Ghanaian legends Agyemang Duah and Ablade Kumah conducted the ceremony, separating the qualified teams into two zones – Northern and Southern. This strategic move promotes local derbies and minimizes travel costs, promising an ...
Ghanaian winger Joseph Paintsil has offered a heartfelt apology to the nation after the Black Stars’ dismal exit from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The team’s winless campaign in Group B, marked by an opening loss to Cape Verde and draws with Egypt and Mozambique, saw them crash out for the second consecutive tournament. In a message posted ...
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has parted ways with head coach Chris Hughton following a dismal performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The decision, announced on the GFA website, marks a swift and decisive response to the Black Stars’ group-stage exit without a single win. “Chris Hughton has been relieved of his duties as head coach of ...