Despite being snubbed by Black Stars coach Avram Grant in Ghana's provisional 26-man squad for the 2017 Afcon, Al Gharafa defender Rashid Sumaila has guided his side to a 2-0 win over Al Ahli in the opening game of the second round of the Qatar Stars League. Rashid who left Ghana on Tuesday evening arrived in Qatar on Wednesday morning 6o guide his side to the all important win few hours after arrival. The Ghana defender was at his usual best for the Cheetahs in a game that saw another

Cameroon coach Hugo Broos has named his final 23-man squad for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations after players rejected call-ups. But the Belgian trainer surprisingly left out Aurlien Chedjou and Henri Bedimo from his final squad. Bedimo, who plays for Olympique Marseille, has not fully recovered from the injury he sustained in November. Chedjou was in the cold at Turkish side Galatasaray before terminating his contract. Last week, Liverpool defender Jol Matip was among eight players who

Ghana's group opponents Mali named Crystal Palace striker Bakary Sako and Monaco playmaker Adama Traore as their biggest stars in a strong final 23-man squad for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations. Coach Alain Giresse's squad is overwhelmingly dominated by foreign based players with 21 players in the squad playing for clubs abroad. The only home-based players in the squad are Stade Malien goalkeepersSoumaila Diakit and Djigui Diarra as the vast majority of the squad ply their trade in the

Uganda coach Milutin Sredejovic named a predictable 23-man squad for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations. The Serbian announced his charges after losing 2-0 to Tunisia in a pre-tournament friendly in Tunis on Wednesday. The Cranes will now head to Dubai for another training camp where they will play two high profile friendlies against Slovakia and Ivory Coast. Uganda open the Group D campaign against Ghana on 17 January in Port Gentil before playing Mali and Egypt. They will be playing in

Ghana midfielder Enoch Adu Kofi has joined Turkish Super Lig side Akhisar Belediyespor on a three-and-a-half year deal. The 26-year-old moves from Swedish side Malmo FF where he ended the season with a championship medal. Adu has moved to Antalya to join the Green and Blacks on mid-season training. Akhisar Belediyespor ended the first half of the season in 10th place....

Ghana's Group opponents Uganda succumbed to a 2-0 loss to Tunisia in a pre-AFCON friendly in Tunis on Wednesday. The Carthage Eagles went ahead very early in the game with a sublime free-kick through Etoile du Sahel star Hamza Lahmar in the 6th minute when Uganda goalie Jamal Salim was beaten to it. Tunisia dominated play but failed to make that count before the first half ended. They doubled the lead two into the second half after Mohammed Ali Yaacoubi connected a nice by Ali Maaloul.

Southampton star Sofiane Boufal will lead Morocco's Africa Cup of Nations bid after being included in the 23-man squad named by coach Herve Renard on Tuesday. Juventus defender Mehdi Benatia, Monaco's Nabil Dirar and Nordin Amrabat of Watford are some of the other key players for the Atlas Lions. However, Morocco are without the influential midfielder Younes Belhanda, who is on loan at French club Nice from Dynamo Kiev, after a fractured toe suffered just before Christmas ruled him

Former Bechem United head coach Manuel Zacharias who has been linked to the vacant Hearts of Oak job says he is capable of managing the Black Stars team. There is a general feeling that the Black Stars job will be vacant after the Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon. I have always tried to be the head coach of the Black Stars,he told Adehyee FM The mentality and comportment of the players have to change. The system too has to change and I think I can do that. I also want to send some players

West African Football Academy forward Komlan Agbegniadan will be heading to the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations after being named in Togo's 23 man squad. French trainer Claude Le Roy announced his final squad for the tournament on Wednesday afternoon which includes experienced quartet Emmanuel Adebayor, Alaixys Romao, Serge Akakpo and Kossi Agassa. Togo are in Group C along with defending champions Ivory Coast, Morocco and DR Congo. They open their AFCON 2017 campaign against the Ivorians

Former Asante Kotoko forward Dauda Mohammed is one who has certainly promised to deliver on the big stage after sealing a deal with Anderlecht. Daudasealed a long term contract with Anderlecht and wasted little time after training with the club on Tuesday. Dauda is one of the future stars of Ghana football and his rise to the top is seen as a sign of great things to come for the Black Stars. He is expected to adapt quickly with start performing for the Dutch side.  ...

Ghana's group opponents Egypt have named their final 23-man squad for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations that includes AS Roma superstar Mohammed Salah and Arsenal star Mohamed Elneny. The 44-year-old goalkeeper Essam El-Hadary was also included in the squad most likely making him the oldest player in the tournament to be played in Gabon. The squad is dominated by home-based players as they are 12 players from the local league in the squad with foreign-based taking up 11 places in the squad.

Outgoing Sports Minister Nii Lante Vanderpuye has confirmed that the budget for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations has been slashed from US$ 5.4 million to US$ 3.4 million. The budget includes team's training tour of UAE where they will camp for 11 days at the Al Ain training centre. Also factored in are bonuses and appearance fees for the players who will make the 23-man squad. "The Ghana Football Association presented a budget for the AFCON and it was $5.4 million but we have slashed

Goalkeeper Fatau Dauda has confirmed he has been called up to replace injured Adam Kwarasey in Ghana's squad for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations. The newly-signed Enyimba FC gloves man trained with the team in Accra during the four-day non residential camping in Accra but was excluded from the provisional 26-man squad. Adam Kwarasey, who reported at the team's camp base in Al Ain, has withdrawn from squad. ''Yes, I have received a call up and I am likely to leave today (Wednesday)

KCCA defensive pillar Timothy Awany is determined to show he remains an important player for the Uganda Cranes as it prepares for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations this month. The steely defender is now brimming with confidence after going through the initial sieve and is keen to show what he can do if given the chance. However he is worried about the last cut that will see 26-man squad prone to 23 before the team heads out to Dubai for friendly games. I will be fully happy after overcoming

The Ghana Football Association has confirmed that the Gala competition for the 28 January. The knockout competition will be played over two days at the Baba Yara Stadium. It will involve all 16 Ghana Premier League clubs with 20 minutes each half. This will welcome the new Ghana Premier League season which is set to kick off on 04 February, 2017. The last Gala competition was held in 2001 with Asante Kotoko being the winners. By Nuhu Adams...

The Ghana FA Super Cup between Wa All Stars and Bechem United will be played on 22 January at the Tamale Sports Stadium. The date and venue was confirmed by Ghana FA president Kwesi Nyantakyi at Wednesday's at the Extra-ordinary Congress. The Super Cup is played to usher in a new Ghana Premier League season. The football competition returned in 2011 after 13 years of hiatus. Medeama SC are the current holders of the coveted trophy after beating Ashanti Gold SC 1-0 last year....

Newly signed Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi could replace Daniel Amartey who is set to represent Ghana at the Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon. Ndidi, signed from Belgian side Racing Genk on a five-and-a-half-year deal could be counted on to fill Amartey void. Amartey has established himself as key member of the Foxes team starring in the defensive midfield role Leicester, who are languishing in 14th place in the league are the hardest hit of Premier League clubs as they have lost

Asante Kotoko trainer Michael Osei has expressed satisfaction about his players' condition after the Christmas festivities. The team resumed training on Monday after a short break for the yuletide. Pre-season preparations continued as the date of the start of the new season has been set for 04 February, 2017. "They still looked sharp because at the time of the break, I made them aware of the situation so they should be extra careful during the holidays." Osei, who is still in

The Ghanaian players in England could miss as high as five matches for their various clubs as they take part in the Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon. Leicester City will miss Daniel Amartey who is expected to play a key role for the Black Stars for crucial games. Amartey received special dispensation from their federations to feature in the 0-0 draw at Middlesbrough and will likely miss at least six games over the next month. However, Jeff Schlupp will be available for City, having missed

Former Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Mutawakilu Seidu has joined Nigerian champions Enugu Rangers International FC on a two year deal, GHANASoccernet.com can confirm. The former Asante Kotoko shot stopper failed to claim the number spot of the Phobians in his three years spell. He was released after the 2015/2016 Ghana Premier League season. The lanky goalie represented Ghana at the African Youth Championship in Senegal in 2015 and the FIFA U20 World Cup in New Zealand in 2015. He joins Ghanaian