Black Stars is expected to change greatly with the return of Asamoah Gyan, Andre Ayew and perhaps Kwadwo Asamoah for the World Cup qualifiers. Avram Grant would be pleased to have the trio return for the crucial qualifiers which begin in October. It was evident in the last two matches against Russia and Rwanda with the team feeling the absence of captain and deputy. Both conspicuously missed the test matches but are very likely to return for the opener against Uganda in less than four weeks.

Avram Grant has work on his hands as Ghana has less than four months to look for world class back-ups to left back Baba Rahman and right back Harrison Afful. The two have been the preferred left and right back choices for Avram Grant since he took office in December 2014. Rahman who plays for Schalke 04 in the Bundesliga is yet to miss a game for Avram Grant and there is the feeling that he is getting very comfortable from the lack of competition. Harriosn Afful plays with Columbus Crew

Asamoah Gyan is not in a rush to play his first match for Al Ahli and says he leaves that decision to the club. The Ghana captain has recently recovered from an injury which restricted him limited game time at Chinese club Shanghai SIPG. Gyan has started training with the Dubai-based club and working hard ahead of their Arabian Gulf League opener against Emirates on 17 September. "Im ready to go. Injuries are part of the game, just as long as they dont retire you. Right now, Im alright

Congo coach Pierre Lechantre sent a French coach to monitor the Black Stars in their two matches this month, GHANASoccernet.com can confirm. The unidentified espionage was in Accra to watch the 1-1 draw with Rwanda in the final 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in which an under-strength side was fielded. He also travelled to Moscow to spy on them as they played and lost 1-0 to 2018 FIFA World Cup hosts Russia. Lechantre is leaving no stone unturned as he prepares to face the Black Stars

It has been a spectacular season so far in the 2016 Greater Accra Regional Division Two Zone 3 League. There were times when I had to rub my eyes, as if to wake myself up, for I was sure I was watching the English Premier League. Jaw dropping goals, flawless technique, and brilliant tactics were just three of the many ingredients that have made this season a most breathtaking one. The first round recently came to a close and the brief lull in action has afforded me sufficient time to

Ghana will turn their attention to opening 2018 World Cup qualifier against Uganda after failing to grind out a positive result in the friendly against Russia. Black Stars suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat against Russia in their final test match ahead of the qualifiers. This comes after the team were held 1-1 in Accra by Rwanda in the last AFCON qualifier but touted as preparatory match by Technical handlers of the national team as the team had already qualified. Ghana are set to lock horns

Avram Grant admits he has good headache in choosing his first choice goalkeeper with Razak Brimah, Adam Kwarasey and Richard Ofori in camp. The 61-year-old has a decision to make ahead of the start of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers next month. Last Saturday, he started Brimah between the sticks in the 1-1 draw with Rwanda at home. Grant fielded Stabaek goalkeeper Kwarasey in Tuesdays 1-0 defeat to Russia in the friendly played in Moscow. The former Chelsea manager said theres very

Ghana international winger Albert Adomah has revealed he was so delighted he couldn't get a wink the night before he completed his switch from Premier League side Middlesbrough to Championship club Aston Villa. Adomah, 28, left Boro on transfer deadline day to join English second-tier side Aston Villa. Reports from England claim the former Bristol City steamroller rejected a new contract from the Riverside Stadium club to join Villa. "I played against Villa in pre-season," Adomah

The Black Stars players have left Russia for their respective clubs after losing at the hands of 2018 World Cup host on Tuesday. A first half goal byFedor Smolov condemned Grant's men to a narrow 1-0 defeatat the Lokomotiv Stadium. Most of the players invited by coach Avram Grant are based in Europe with a few like Harrison Afful and David Accam in the U.S.A The remaining backroom staff, management committee members and goalkeeper Richard Ofori and striker Dauda Mohammed who are all based

Ghanas 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying opponents Egypt lost 1-0 to South Africa in Soweto on Tuesday in their final friendly. The Pharoahs conceded after just seven minutes when Mpho Makola arrived at the back post to coolly head home from an inch-perfect cross by right winger Mandla Masango. But Hector Cupers side were inventive and created some decent scoring but could not fire past Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune. After drawing 1-1 with Guinea in Alexandria, Egypt have ended their

Ghana international winger Albert Adomah will wear the no. 37 jersey at Aston Villa, the club has confirmed. The London-born wore the no. 27 jersey at Middlesbrough in the Premier League and has opted for the no. 37 at the Villa Park. Adomah rejected a new contract offer from Middlesbrough to sign for Aston Villa who are chasing promotion back to the English Premier League. Ghana forward Jordan Ayew has retained his no. 10 jersey at the club. By El Akyereko Follow the writer on Twitter:

  Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has began training with Al Ahli Dubai. The 30-year-old joined his new team-mates after completing a season loan switch from Chinese Super League side Shanghai SPIG on the summer transfer deadline day....

Asante Kotoko central midfielder Stephen Nyarko has flown to Tunisia and passed medicals at Tunisian side Club Africain, according to media reports. Nyarko, 21, arrived in Tunis on Monday and is set to agree personal terms with El Ghalia. Kotoko have confirmed the promising midfielder is currently in Tunisia finalising his switch to the Tunisian Ligue 1 side. "He (Stephen Nyarko) is now in Tunisia to join Club Africain. He has already passed his medicals with the club today," Kotoko