Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan says their friendly win on Tuesday will boost their confidence for next week's Africa Cup of Nations. The Al Ahli hitman came off the bench and scored with his first touch as Ghana stepped up their Africa Cup of Nations preparations with a 2-0 friendly victory over Bunyodkor in Dubai. It turned out to be an inspired substitution from Ghana boss Avram Grant as Gyan rifled home in the 67th minute to break the deadlock against theUzbekistan outfit. Frank Acheampong

All fingers are pointing to the direction of Ghana to lift the 2017 Afcon with former English soccer pundit Leroy Rosenior also tipping Ghana to win the trophy in Gabon. The former Fulham and QPR striker who is now working as a Coach and pundit believes the Black Stars have the quality to conquer Africa in the tournament which starts next week. Giving his view on the likely team to lift the trophy among the 16 hopefuls for this years competition, Leroy hastely mentioned the Black Stars.

Asante Kotoko Assistant coach Michael Osei says the club will struggle to get a replacement for departed striker Dauda Mohammed. The Ghana U20 star completed his long-awaited move to Belgian giants Anderlecht. Dauda ended last season with an 8-goal tally to help the Porcupine Warriors to place 5th at the end of the 2015/16 season. The young strikers departure has been greeted with mixed feelings by the Kotoko fraternity and assistant coach Michael Osei believes the side will struggle for

Ghana coach Avram Grant was full of praise for skipper Asamoah Gyan as he came off the bench to fetch the opening goal for the Black Stars in their 2-0 win over Bunyodkor on Tuesday. The Black Stars scored two second half goals through Asamoah Gyan and Frank Acheampong to see off the Uzbek side in the pre-Afcon friendly. Gyans introduction from the bench revitalized the energy of the team till he scored for the Stars with his first touch of the ball before Frank Acheampong sealed the win for

Fit-again Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan says he didn't expect to score early in the Black Stars friendly win over Uzbeki side Buyondkor in Dubai on Tuesday night. The Al Ahli hitman came off the bench and scored with his first touch as Ghana stepped up their Africa Cup of Nations preparations with a 2-0 friendly victory at the Sevens Stadium in Dubai. It turned out to be an inspired substitution from Ghana boss Avram Grant as Gyan rifled home in the 67th minute to break the deadlock against

Ghanaian-born former Chelsea youth captain Daniel has joined Maldivian side New Radiant SC for the upcoming season, the club has announced. Pappoe, 23, signed a two year deal with the Maldivian giants with an option to renew after his contract expires in 2019. The move which was facilitated by Youthage Strategic Organization, a soccer scouting agency, will provide the Ghanaian the needed platform to rejuvenate his career. Pappoe played an integral part in Chelsea youth team from 2006 to

Watch video of Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan scoring as Ghana secure 2-0 friendly victory over Bunyodkor their 2017 Africa Cup of Nations preparations in Dubai on Tuesday night. The Al Ahli striker spoke about the team's preparations and so did Black Stars coach Avram Grant: Watch video below courtesy Sport360...

Ghana physical trainer Jamie Lawrence says he is bent on making the selected players for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations fully-fit. The ex-Jamaica international started training with the squad during the non-residential camping in Accra two weeks. It was there he told TV 3's Thierry Nyan that he was preoccupied with getting the players conditioned for the task in Gabon.   VIDEO: @1jamielawrence7 aims to whip Stars in top shape for #AFCON2017 in this exclusive with @nyannthierry

Guinea Bissau's football team have settled a strike over unpaid wages, clearing the way for their debut appearance at the African Nations Cup finals. After the news emerged, thousands lined the streets of the capital of the tiny West African country to watch the squad parade by on Tuesday. They meet hosts Gabon in the opening game in Libreville on Saturday, after a fairytale qualification for the three-week finals - one of the biggest shocks in Nations Cup history. Their build-up was

High-flying Ghanaian winger Enoch Atta Agyei wants to win his first silverware with Azam FC when they clash with Simba FC in the finals of Mapinduzi Cup on Friday. The 18-year-old has been heavily involved in the cup competition,, scoring in the side's 4-0 demolishing of Yanga in their final group game on Sunday. The former Medeama young star was a second half substitute as the Ice Cream Makers cruised to the final after a hard-fought 1-0 win overTaifa Ya Jangombe on Tuesday. And the

Egypt striker Marwan Mohsen says the Pharaohs do not fear any team at the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations. The record seven-time African champions are in a tough Group comprising Ghana, Mali and Uganda in Group D. Mohsen, who is expected to lead Egypt's attack in Gabon, believes they have tried and tested players to make a huge impact and win an eighth title. "Our group in the African Cup is very difficult but Egypt is able to win the title if we made a strong start with positive results,"

Watch the heroics of Ghana goalkeeper Daniel Agyei as he scored and saved two kicks for Simba FC during a frenetic penalty shootout win over Yanga in the Tanzanian Mapinduzi Cup on Tuesday night. VIDEO: Ghana goalie Daniel Agyei produces heroics to win Tanzanian Cup semis clash for Simba FC pic.twitter.com/cHH6XyXcmB Ghanasoccernet.com (@Ghanasoccernet) January 11, 2017...

Ghanaian side Medeama will travel to Libya on January 26 to play Al-Ahli Tripoli in an international friendly, GHANAsoccernet.com can exclusively report. The club's trip has been fully paid by their hosts who are celebrating victories in the league and cup competitions. The Yellow and Mauves will travel to the North African country on January 26 before facing the side two days later. The Tarkwa-based side will be away for three days with the friendly fixed for 28 January. Medeama

Austria Wien defender Kadri Mohammed says he is determined to work hard and ensure he returns to the Black Stars after being over looked for the Africa Cup of Nations. The 20-year-old center back was a member of the Black Stars while playing for AshGold in Ghana but has since been over looked since moving to Austria. I am not giving up on my national team because its the dream of every footballer to play for his nation so I will not let it slide, Kadri said Yes, its disappointing not to

Ghana goalkeeper Daniel Agyei is in the fine form of life at Tanzanian giants Simba FC, showingexemplary skills between the pipes since he joined from Medeama. Agyei, 27, emerged the hero for the Street Boys as he scored and saved twice as his side recorded a frenetic 4-2 penalty shootout win over rivals Yanga in the semi-finals of the Mapinduzi Cup on Tuesday. The Ghanaian has stepped up more for the club since he joined in November last year. The expertise of the Ghanaian shot-stopper

Bechem United are expecting to announce an Italian as their new head coach. The FA Cup winners are without a substantive coach following the departure of Portuguese trainer Manuel Zacharias who guided them to their first silverware. Bechem United's owner has an insatiable preference for white coaches and another is on his way to Ghana. ''We are currently in advanced talks with an Italian coach who is arriving today for us to sign the deal. As defending champions of FA Cup, we

Newly signed Lorient midfielder Alhassan Wakaso is delighted to have signed for Lorient as playing in the French league has always been one of his life time target. The former Rio Ave midfielder signed a three year deal with the struggling French side and is expected to debut for the club this weekend. "I have heard a lot about FC Lorient by Pedrinho, In particular, and by Majeed Waris, who is a great friend, Alhassan said after signing the contract They told me good and I am happy today

Morocco head coach and former Ghana assistant trainer Herv Renard believes 'bits of self-belief and luck' can help the Black Stars win the 2017 AFCON title. The West African giants are seeking to end their 35-year AFCON trophy drought with former Chelsea and West Ham United manager Avram Grant tasked to deliver the ultimate. Ghana have reached medal zone of the competition for each edition since 2008 but have failed to clinch the ultimate, losing twice in the grand finale (2010 and

Ghanaian midfielder James Kotei was voted man-of-the-match for in Simba FC's 5-4 penalty shootout win over rivals Yanga in the Tanzanian Mapinduzi Cup on Tuesday night. Kotei, who joined the Tanzanian giants from Ghanaian side Liberty Professionals impressed heavily at the Amman stadium in Zanzibar. The 23-year-old marshaled the heart of the park with his sleek distribution and strong inter-positional display for Simba as they reached the finals of the Cup match. The formerAl-Orouba

It has emerged that President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kwesi Nyantakyi and the head of the GFAs Technical Directorate, Francis Oti Akenteng, did not choose Black Stars forward Andre Ayew as part of their top picks for the Glo CAF Player of the Year. Ayew was part of the initial 30-man shortlist for the award which also had the likes of Sadio Mane, Ahmed Musa, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Riyad Mahrez, Dennis Onyango among others. However, the player did not make the final 3-man shortlist