The Confederation of African Football has unveiled the official match ball for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations. The ball was designed by ADIDAS andinspired by the vibrancy of African culture. It has undergone testing to suit playing condition for the tournament. Adidas leverages its marketing rights with CAF by providing the tournament with the official matchball. The 2017 Africa Cup of Nations begins on Saturday....
Ghana have been forced to shelve plans of traveling to Gabon on Friday due to bad weather conditions, the federation has announced. The Black Stars were due in Libreville tonight ahead of the start of the tournament on Saturday. But aviation authorities in the Dubai have canceled the flight due to the stormy weather conditions, the federation has confirmed. Bad weather conditions have forced the #BlackStars to cancel this evening's travel to Gabon for #afcon2017. #can2017pic.twitter.com/yJSPHITprL
Ghanaian striker Yaya Kasum is expected to sign contract extension at Thai third-tier side Loei City. Kasum joined the Ta Khon Devils four years ago where he bagged 11 goals in his first season. The former Fair Rehobth attacker has confirmed he will extend his deal after impressing at the club. "I will extend my contract with Loei City because the managements and fans here like me so much and I'm also happy here." he toldATV Loei City have gained qualification to the
The 2017 Africa Cup of Nations is just a day from kick off in Gabon. As it stands only the host nation Gabon, has named their final squad for the competition. The Black Stars who finished second at the last edition in Equatorial Guinea begun preparation in Accra on Wednesday. Ghana is in a very difficult Group that comprise Mali, Uganda and 7 time winners Egypt who are making an appearance since their triumph in 2010. Even though Ghana has been tipped by the book makers as favorites, the
Abednego Tetteh could not win the goal king of the 2015/16 Ghana Premier League but scoring a hat trick against Ghana league champions Wa All Stars is worthy of celebrating. The former Bechem United striker said I am the best and I know I am the best minutes after putting three goals behind the net of the Ghanaian side. Wa All Stars were slapped with three goals, all scored by the Ghanaian, as they struggled to find their feet in the international friendly played at the Al Hilal Stadium on
Bechem United have unveiled Vincenzo Alberto Annese as their new coach. The Italian has signed a two-year deal with the Ghanaian FA Cup holders. The European tactician replacesManuel Zacharias. The 32-year-oldholds UEFA Pro License badge and has coached in many countries including Lithuania, Latvia, Russia, China, Estonia and Armenia. He is expected to supervise the side's campaign in the 2017 CAF Confederation Cup campaign. ...
Botswana referee Joshua Bondo will officiate the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations group D game between Ghana and Uganda on Tuesday. He will be assisted by Algerian Abdelhak Etchiali and Olivier Safari of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The two nations will go at each in their opening group gamein Port-Gentil. The Black Stars are expected to touch base in Gabon later on Friday ahead of the start of the tournament on Saturday. ...
Prolific striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will carry a heavy burden in the African Nations Cup finals with the hopes of the host nation resting squarely on his shoulders. The Borussia Dortmund marksman enjoys megastar status in Gabon, who host the finals for the second time in five years, and the 27-year-old is expected to deliver the goals that will give the country a realistic chance of a first African title. He has already brought an unexpected profile to a country short of any soccer success
The Ghana Football Association will allow clubs to use up to five foreign-based players in a single match in the Premier League. This was after Congress amended its regulations on foreign players quota. On 4 January, Congress voted in favour of a proposal by West African Football Academy to increase the number of foreign players in a single league match with special preference to ECOWAS footballers. The regulation makes an automatic provision of three ECOWAS nationals in a starting line-up
Leicester City are ready to fight Chelsea in their first Premier League of the year without Ghana defender cum midfielder Daniel Amartey. The 21-year-old is away on international duty ahead of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations which kick starts on Saturday. Amartey's absence will likely put pressure on midfield partner Danny Drinkwater ahead of the visit of the in-form Chelsea at the King Power stadium. The Foxes recorded a 2-1 win in the corresponding fixture last season but the scenario
Ahead of the second round of the Austria Bundesliga season, Ghana defender Kadri Mohammed has stepped up his preparations to command a starting role in the team. The centre back-cum-midfielder joined The Violets after an impressive season with 2014 Ghana Premier League champions AshGold. The 20-year-old joined Austrian Wien on a four-year deal and has struggled to break into the starting eleven of The Violets. @AustriaWienENG Kadri Mohammed steps up training ahead of second round of the
On loan Newcastle United winger Christian Atsu will not join Turkish side lstanbul Basaksehir, close associates have told GHANAsoccernet.com. Turkish newspaper Fanatik claimed on Thursday that Chelsea are in talks with the Turkish leaders regarding the Ghanaian. The reports further suggested negotiations with the Blues had reached an advanced stage for a loan deal for the second half of the season. But close friends have told GHANAsoccernet.com the 25-year-old is not interested in a move
Wa All Stars were beaten 3-1 by Sudanese champions Al Hilal on Thursday night in an international friendly. Former Bechem United striker Abednego Tetteh scored all three goals for Hilal in the friendly played in Khartoum. Seth Amoateng scored the consolation for the Ghana Premier League champions....
Ghana defender Edwin Gyimah is likely to play a key role in this years Cup of Nations after constant criticism which greets his call up to the national team. The Orlando Pirates defender has played across the back line in the 11 day training camp in Dubai. He was the only member of the Black Stars team that failed to play a role in Equatorial Guinea but he could be set to play in different positions when the tournament begins for Ghana on Tuesday. Avram Grant has picked a team that comprises
African soccer teams love their nicknames, and you really have to get have one if you are going to be taken seriously. Cameroons Indomitable Lions became famous 27 years ago when they reached the quarterfinals of the World Cup in Italy. The Terenga Lions of Senegal held their flag high at the 2002 World Cup in Japan/South Korea and the Black Stars of Ghana dominated the headlines in 2006 and 2010 in Germany and South Africa respectively. Some of the nick names of the countries are lovely, others
Ghanaian duo Enoch Attah Agyei and Daniel Agyei will face each other TODAY as Azam FC and Simba clash in the finals of the 2017 Mapinduzi Cup in Zanzibar. The clash will also see the involvement of four other Ghanaians at the Amman stadium in the East African country. Azam will also parade other Ghanaians including Yahaya Mohammed, Yakubu Mohammed and Samuel Afful. Ex-Liberty Professionals midfielder James Kotei will also feature for Simba in a final which will be dominated by the West Africans.
Bechem United forward Ahmed Toure will not turn down an improved foreign offer despite just signing for Bechem United. The 28-year-old Ivorian born Burkina international is expected to lead from the front as Bechem United look to impose themselves on the African continent. For now I want to help Bechem United in the League and Africa, that is the main reason I joined the Club, he told the media. I have a contract with the Club but if I get a good offer from Europe next season I might leave.
Ghana's squad will land in Libreville, Gabon on Friday night for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations. Avram Grant and his troops for the tournament will board a chartered flight to the host country. They will land in the capital before connecting to Port Gentil where they will be based for the Group phase of the competition. The Black Stars will travel from Al Ain, United Arab Emirates where they have been camping since 02 January. ...
The Stars will join a host of nations that will be storming Gabon today with less than 48 hours to start the 31st edition of the Africa Cup of Nations. The Stars have been camping in Al Ain but will fly into Port Gentil as they look to end a 35-year-old wait for an AFCON trophy. Ghana is in the same group with Mali, Egypt and the Uganda. They play their first game on the 17th of January 2017....
Newcastle United fans have reacted on Twitter to latest reports claiming Chelsea are in talks with Turkish leaders lstanbul Basaksehir over a possible move for the Ghanaian. The 25-year-old has emerged strongly on the radar of the Turkish side after an exhilarating loan spell at Newcastle. The Ghana international, currently on international duty, has played big roles in the Magpies wins over Norwich City, Cardiff City and Rotherham United this season. And Toons fans have reacted on Twitter
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