Desperate for redemption, Ghana clashes with dominant Egypt in a must-win Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) encounter at the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny tonight. Kick-off is set for 20:00 GMT, with both teams facing elimination staring them in the face. Ghana, reeling from a shock defeat to Cape Verde, desperately need a turnaround. Their recent form is far from inspiring, with ...
Ghanaian forward Jordan Ayew has expressed determination and optimism ahead of Ghana’s crucial 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) group stage match against Egypt. Following a disappointing 2-1 loss to Cape Verde in their opening match, Ayew acknowledged the team’s precarious position but vowed to fight for a significant improvement. “Tomorrow is going to be a tough game, and the ...
Ghana’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign has received a major boost with Mohammed Kudus back in full training and poised for a return against Egypt in their crucial Group B clash on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Kudus, a key attacking threat for the Black Stars, missed their opening defeat to Cape Verde due to injury, leaving a gaping ...
Ghana’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations campaign began with a bitter pill to swallow, as Jamiro Monteiro’s early strike and a late Garry Rodrigues winner condemned the Black Stars to a 2-1 defeat against Cape Verde. Despite Alexander Djiku’s equalizer, Ghana’s defensive lapses and finishing woes proved costly on a night where Cape Verde defied expectations. The Blue Sharks stunned ...
Ghana captain Andre Ayew has injected a dose of both realism and determination into the Black Stars camp ahead of their crucial AFCON 2023 opener against Cape Verde. Reflecting on their recent World Cup experience, Ayew acknowledged, “We gave everything we had in Qatar. Now, we’re working really hard and prepared for Cape Verde.” This honest assessment of past performance ...
The Black Princesses trained at Stade Lat Dior in Thies on Friday ahead of their final round 1st leg final round FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifier against Senegal on Saturday. Black Princesses Coach Yussif Basigi gives an update on preparation, new players and making it to another FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia. The full transcript is below: ...
Ghanaian winger Joseph Paintsil has ignited a fire of expectation within the Black Stars camp ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. In a video shared by the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Paintsil declared, “Our expectation is to win our games. Go to the next level, win the next games, and then just get to the ...
Ghana’s Black Stars may have stumbled to a 0-0 draw against Namibia in their final pre-AFCON friendly, but coach Chris Hughton remains optimistic about their chances in the upcoming tournament. “How far we [Ghana] can go depends on the performances that we can put in,” Hughton stated after the match. Despite the absence of key players Mohammed Kudus and Abdul ...
Ghana and Namibia clash today at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi, kicking off at 8:00 pm local time (20:00 GMT) in a crucial pre-AFCON friendly. Both sides are gearing up for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, which kicks off in Ivory Coast on January 13, and this match promises a competitive clash. Ghana, drawn in Group B with ...
Former Ghana midfielder Anthony Annan has offered valuable advice to the current Black Stars squad as they gear up for the 2023 African Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, scheduled to kick off on January 13, 2024. Drawing on his extensive experience with the national team, Annan emphasized the crucial role of consistent performance and strong team unity in navigating ...