Ghana and Nigeria have gambled on leaving out their disruptive influences – but history has shown that the team is paramount.

Dutch side NAC Breda are not interested in re-signing Ghana striker Matthew Amoah.

The Black Stars will hold their final training session in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday morning before Ghana's final squad for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations is named.

The Black Stars held their fifth training session in Abu Dhabi on Monday night ahead of the 2013 African Cup of Nations.

Ex-Ghana international CK Akunnor says the Black Stars can thrive without star winger Andre Ayew.

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Chelsea defender Daniel Pappoe and Inter Milan midfielder Alfred Duncan are among six foreign-based players who will join Ghana's U20 squad.

Ghana U-20 will begin preparations for the 2013 African U-20 Championship campaign on Tuesday.

Ghana defender John Pantsil is one of the few players who could be playing in their final Nations Cup in South Africa this month.

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