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‘Black Stars still a force to reckon with’ – Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe

By Admin Editor January 20, 2022 4 0

A former President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe has stated that the Black Stars has not lost its place in football despite its abysmal performance in recent tournaments. Speaking on the Super Morning Show, on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, he stated that the only challenge with the team is the current […]Continue Reading

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AFCON 2021: “I won’t resign. I took over just 3 months ago, don’t expect magic” – Rajevac

By Admin Editor January 20, 2022 8 0

Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac has refused to take the blame for the Black Stars’ abysmal 2021 Africa Cup of Nations campaign. Rajevac, who led Ghana to the final in 2010, saw his side crash out at the group stage for the first time since 2006 on Tuesday evening after failing to beat debutants Comoros. The […]Continue Reading

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“No, it is definitely not” – Andre Ayew insists AFCON 2021 isn’t his last

By Admin Editor January 20, 2022 8 0

Captain of the Black Stars of Ghana, Andre Ayew has revealed that the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon will not be his last after Ghana’s exit from the tournament. The Al Sadd forward was sent off for dangerous play as the Black Stars crashed out of the 2021 AFCON, suffering an embarrassing 3-2 […]Continue Reading

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Felix Annan signs for US 3rd tier side Maryland Bobcats

By Admin Editor January 20, 2022 8 0

Former Asante Kotoko goalkeeper, Felix Annan, has joined 3rd tier US side, Maryland Bobcats in a move that was announced on Wednesday by the club. Annan signed a one-year deal subject to league and UUSF approval and his addition was made public together with two others: Alejandro Arbelaez and Drew Wivell. Annan left Kotoko in […]Continue Reading

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AFCON 2021: The players we took are the best Ghana has – GFA President

By Admin Editor January 20, 2022 9 0

President of the Ghana Football Association, Kurt Okraku, has defended the quality of the Black Stars squad that exited the ongoing AFCON in Cameroon. Ghana were kicked out of the group stages without winning a single game, for the first time in the country’s history, after an embarrassing 3-2 defeat against minnows Comoros. There has […]Continue Reading

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Govt summons GFA over Black Stars ‘abysmal performance’ at AFCON 2021

By Admin Editor January 19, 2022 13 0

The Ministry of Youth and Sports has summoned leadership of the Ghana Football Association to an emergency meeting following an abysmal performance at the AFCON 2021 tournament in Cameroon. The GFA officials are to appear before the Ministry to explain why the Black Stars performed abysmally and failed to progress beyond the group stage of […]Continue Reading

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Why Ayew Dede received a red card and how Comoros humbled Ghana to qualify for Round 16

By Admin Editor January 19, 2022 19 0

Ghana Black Stars started with a Team of 11 players on the field but after the first goal by Comoros, the Black Stars lost focus. Ayew Dede as usual had too much energy and drive to restore the image of the Black Stars and to convert some wild opportunities for the West African giants. He was assigned as […]Continue Reading

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We are Waiting for Them at the Airport – Ghanaians Weep After a False Hope of a Victory Comeback

By Admin Editor January 19, 2022 15 0

It all ended in tears for Ghanaians who followed the match between their country and Comoros. It was one tough match that will be remembered for the ages. It was like a roller coaster ride which finally ended in favor of Comoros. The 4th minute brought the first goal for Comoros. That was an early […]Continue Reading

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Milovan is like Akufo-Addo Who Only Reshuffles When His Team Is Losing – Johnnie Hughes

By Admin Editor January 19, 2022 18 0

The Black Stars shambolic performance and exit from the ongoing AFCON is sure to dominate the headlines today. The pride of the nation exited the tournament without a single win and grabbed only a point out of a possible 9. The biggest upset happened yesterday when minnows Comoros defeated Ghana by 3-2. The defeat means […]Continue Reading

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AFCON 2021: Baba Iddrisu ruled out of Comoros game with injury

By Admin Editor January 18, 2022 17 0

Black Stars midfielder, Baba Iddrisu, has been ruled out of Tuesday’s clash against Comoros at the ongoing Africa Cup Of Nations in Cameroon due to a hamstring injury. The 25-year old picked up the injury in Ghana’s 1-1 draw with Gabon on Friday at the Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium. ‘’The scan results revealed Oedema in his […]Continue Reading

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AFCON 2021: Cape Verde snatch valuable point against hosts Cameroon

By Admin Editor January 17, 2022 20 0

Cape Verde scored a second half equaliser to hold hosts Cameroon to an entertaining 1-1 draw in Group A of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroon 2021. Vincent Aboubakar had given the Indomitable Lions the lead six minutes before the break at the electric Olembe Stadium. The Cameroon captain pounce on Desty Moukoudi’s header […]Continue Reading

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AFCON 2021: “We don’t want to go home” – Rajevac vows to keep Ghana in tournament

By Admin Editor January 17, 2022 18 0

Black Stars Head Coach, Milovan Rajevac says the team will do everything in their power to ensure they progress to the round of 16 of the AFCON 2021 tournament in Cameroon. Ghana currently sit in third place in Group C with one point from two games following Friday’s 1-1 draw with Gabon. The Black Stars […]Continue Reading

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AFCON 2021: ‘We don’t have Asamoah Gyan’ – Milo laments ahead of Comoros showdown

By Admin Editor January 17, 2022 23 0

Ghana’s Black Stars head into their final group game at the 2021 AFCON needing a win against Comoros to stand a chance of qualifying for the Round of 16. After a loss and draw against Morocco and Gabon in their opening two games, Milovan Rajevac’s team are facing a shock elimination if they fail to […]Continue Reading

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Alexia Putellas, Robert Lewandowski crowned The Best FIFA footballers

By Admin Editor January 17, 2022 19 0

The Best FIFA Football Awards™ 2021 ceremony, held as a virtual TV show from the Home of FIFA in Zurich, crowned two household names, Alexia Putellas and Robert Lewandowski, as the outstanding players in women’s and men’s football respectively. Poland and FC Bayern München striker Lewandowski was recognised as The Best FIFA Men’s Player for […]Continue Reading

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History in the making as first all-women team officiate Afcon match today

By Admin Editor January 17, 2022 17 0

Rwandan-born referee Salima Rhadia Mukansanga will make history in the next few hours when she becomes the first woman to referee a match at the finals of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations. Mukansanga, 35, will take charge of the group stage match between Zimbabwe and Guinea on Tuesday, 18 January 2022 at 17:00 local […]Continue Reading

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Ghana vs Gabon: Allevinah scores late to cancel out Ayew’s stunner

By Admin Editor January 14, 2022 21 0

The Black Stars could only manage a draw against Gabon on Friday, January 14 as Jim Allevinah scored late in the game to earn a draw for Gabon at the Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium. Ghana went into Friday’s game as they search for their first win in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations but failed to […]Continue Reading

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Afcon 2021: Claude Le Roy says quality of tournament will improve

By Admin Editor January 14, 2022 15 0

Disrupted preparations have been a factor in a low-scoring start to the Africa Cup of Nations, according to experienced former manager Claude Le Roy. Clubs were only obliged to release players on 3 January, just six days before the tournament kicked off. Hosts Cameroon are the sole side to have scored two or more goals […]Continue Reading

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AFCON 2021: Andre Ayew fit for Gabon game – Rajevac

By Admin Editor January 14, 2022 22 0

Black Stars captain, Andre Dede Ayew will be available for selection ahead of Ghana’s game against Gabon, according to head coach, Milovan Rajevac. The Al-Sadd midfielder, who picked up an eye injury in Ghana’s 1-0 loss to Morocco on Monday, revealed after the game that he had been unwell for a few days but played […]Continue Reading

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CAF throws out Tunisia protest; awards Mali 1-0 win after referee controversy

By Admin Editor January 14, 2022 26 0

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has thrown out a complaint lodged by Tunisia following their controversial AFCON 2021 match against Mali. “We will do whatever it takes to defend the rights of the national team. We are not children,” Tunisian Football Federation official, Hussein Jenaieh said after they lodged their protest. CAF has, however, […]Continue Reading

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Djokovic faces deportation after Australian gov’t revokes his visa for a second time

By Admin Editor January 14, 2022 23 0

Novak Djokovic faces deportation after the Australian government revoked his visa for a second time, three days away from the start of the 2022 Australian Open. Immigration Minister Alex Hawke released a statement explaining that his decision to cancel the men’s world number one’s visa was made “in the public interest”. Djokovic, who has won […]Continue Reading

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B. Faso beat Cape Verde to revive Afcon hopes

By Admin Editor January 14, 2022 17 0

Burkina Faso muscled their way to an important 1-0 victory over Cape Verde in Thursday’s second Group A game at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. After an opening defeat by the hosts, this was a must-win for the Stallions, who claimed a narrow victory thanks to Hassane Bande’s 40th-minute goal. Cameroon lead the […]Continue Reading

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AFCON 2021: It’s still possible for Black Stars to twinkle in Cameroon – Sam George

By Admin Editor January 13, 2022 25 0

The MP for Ningo Prampram says he is hopeful the senior national team, Black Stars, will emerge victorious at the end of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, despite the defeat in their first game against Morocco. According to Sam Nartey George, there are two more games for the Black Stars to play at this […]Continue Reading

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Kudus Mohammed returns to Ghana camp this week

By Admin Editor January 13, 2022 30 0

Ajax midfielder Mohammed Kudus is expected to join the Black Stars camp in Cameroon this week, Joy Sports understands. The midfielder was named in Milovan Rajevac’s final 28-man squad for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations despite continuing his recovery from an injury. Kudus has not played a game for both club and country after […]Continue Reading

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Afcon 2021: Burkina Faso captain Bertrand Traore out with coronavirus

By Admin Editor January 13, 2022 17 0

Burkina Faso forward Bertrand Traore has been ruled out of his side’s Africa Cup of Nations game against Cape Verde after testing positive for Covid-19. The 26-year-old captained his country in the opening game of the tournament against hosts Cameroon on Sunday, but gave away a penalty in their 2-1 defeat. As well as missing […]Continue Reading

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Afcon: Gradel gives Ivory Coast opening win

By Admin Editor January 13, 2022 27 0

Ivory Coast captain Max Gradel scored a spectacular winner as the Elephants narrowly beat Equatorial Guinea 1-0 in their Africa Cup of Nations opener. Ex-Bournemouth and Leeds forward Gradel lashed the two-time champions ahead from 20 yards with the outside of his right foot just five minutes in. Equatorial Guinea had chances to level but […]Continue Reading

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Afcon 2021: Tunisia complain to Caf over match conclusion chaos

By Admin Editor January 13, 2022 13 0

Tunisia’s football federation (FTF) has written to the Confederation of African Football (Caf) to complain about their game with Mali ending 13 seconds early. The Tunisians were trailing 1-0 when Zambian referee Janny Sikazwe, said to have suffered sunstroke, blew early. He had already whistled for full-time after 85 minutes, only to notice his error […]Continue Reading

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Andre Ayew out of Black Stars training as precautionary measure

By Admin Editor January 12, 2022 22 0

Captain of the Black Stars, Andre Ayew will not take part in the team’s training session on Wednesday, January 12. Ayew was involved in Ghana’s opening group game against Morocco, where he sustained a head injury in the defeat to the Atlas Lions. Following the end of the game, the skipper revealed during his post-match […]Continue Reading

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Iheanacho nets winner as Nigeria sink Egypt

By Admin Editor January 12, 2022 20 0

Kelechi Iheanacho was on target as Nigeria comfortably beat seven-time champions Egypt in their Africa Cup of Nations Group D opener. The Leicester City striker opened the scoring in the 30th minute, burying a stunning half-volley on the turn. Nigeria dominated throughout, with Egypt keeper Mohamed El Shenawy tipping a Taiwo Awoniyi header on to […]Continue Reading

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Algeria held to draw by Sierra Leone

By Admin Editor January 11, 2022 25 0

Algeria began the defence of their Africa Cup of Nations title with a goalless draw against a stubborn and spirited Sierra Leone side in Group E. The Leone Stars had the better first-half openings, with Alhaji Kamara sending two chances narrowly wide. After the break Algeria forward Yacine Brahimi shot straight at keeper Mohamed Nbalie […]Continue Reading

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AFCON 2021: ‘There was no need to make unnecessary substitutions’ – Rajevac

By Admin Editor January 10, 2022 24 0

Black Stars head coach, Milovan Rajevac has revealed he felt everything was under control, thus his late decision to make substitutions in Ghana’s 1-0 defeat to Morocco in their opening game of the 2021 AFCON. A late goal from Sofianne Boufal in the 83rd minute saw Ghana succumb to defeat at the Ahmadou Ahidjo stadium […]Continue Reading