Skipper of The Cranes of Uganda Geofrey Massa has hailed head coachMilutin Micho Sredejovic ahead of the clash with the Black Stars of Ghana insisting he is a blessing to Uganda. The Serbian tactician joined took over the managerial job of The Cranes of Uganda in 2013 guiding them to a historic Africa Cup of Nations since 1978. The former Rwanda coach has also guided The Cranes to the group stage of the qualifying round of the 2018 World Cup. And the captain of the side believes he is the

DR Congo's Leopards have assumed leadership of Group C following their deserving 1-0 win over Morocco in clash on Monday night in Oyem. Kazakhstan-based forward Junior Kabananga struck the solitary goal of the game to stun Herve Renard's side. Congo knew they could go top of the group after watching Togo hold the title-holders Ivory Coast to a 0-0 stalemate in the Group C opener. The winners were reduced to ten men when Vita Club defender Lomalisa Mutambala was sent off in the 81st

The Black Stars of Ghana will be presented with a herculean task on Tuesday as Uganda coach Milutin Micho Sredejovic has declared goalkeeper Denis Onyango fit for their clash on Tuesday. The first choice shot stopper got injured in the Cranes preparatory game against the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia a week ago and only returned to training on Monday afternoon. The Serbian trainer in the pre-match press conference revealed that the Sundowns goalkeeper is fit to start the game against the Black

Ghanas group opponent Uganda wrapped up their preparations today ahead of the 2017 Afcon clash with the Black Stars on Tuesday at the Victor Vacher Stadium. All players trained ahead of the clash including first choice goalie Denis Onyango who suffered a slight injury earlier. Uganda will be meeting the Black Stars for the fourth time since 2014 with The Cranes winning one and two draw in their earlier three meetings....

Ghanaian striker Raphael Dwamena has returned to Austria with his Lustenau side after failing to make Ghanas AFCON team that will begin the competition in Gabon. The Ghanaian was seen for the first time with his club mates, bonding and preparing for the season ahead. He scored 18 goals for his club last season his efforts bought him into the Black Stars that was preparing for the AFCON. There are reports that giants Austria Wien are looking at the possibility signing him from Lustenau.

African legend Kalusha Bawlya has lavished praises on Togo coach Claud Leroy after the French tactician led the Hawks to hold title-holders Ivory Coast to a 0-0 stalemate. The journeyed man was on the bench to inspire a Togo side to a precious stalemate with a star-studded Elephants side. The 2015 AFCON winners were tipped to trample the less-fancied side but the former Ghana coach engineered a well-marshalled tactical plan to snatch a point. And, former Zambia skipper and African football

Liverpool could be without Joel Matip for the duration of the Africa Cup of Nations unless Cameroon allow him to play for the club, says FIFA. The centre-back, who has not played for Cameroon since September 2015, was withdrawn from Sunday's 1-1 draw at Manchester United as FIFA failed to provide the necessary guidance on the player's eligibility. Despite Matip's assertion to his national association that he does not want to be considered for selection, Cameroon still made attempts

Ghana coach Avram Grant says the Black Stars must not be distracted by the recent misses at the Africa Cup of Nations as they start their quest for their fifth title when they play Uganda on Tuesday in this year's tournament in Gabon. The Israeli coach wants his players to be in the moment at the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations and not be distracted by the past. The Black Stars lost the final on penalties to Ivory Coast two years ago, denying them a first title since 1982. The four-time champions

Ivory Coast were held to a goalless draw in their 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group C clash against Togo at the Stade d'Oyem in the Gabonese city of Oyem on Monday evening. As the defending champions, the Elephants of Ivory Coast were the favourites against Togo's Sparrow Hawks in the Group C opener. Togo goalkeeper Kossi Agassa was called into action just 10 minutes into game and produced a good save to deny Ivory Coast striker Jonathan Kodjia. Slyvain Gbohouo, the Ivorian

Ghana will begin their campaign at the Nations Cup in a public-preferred white jersey. The Black Stars play Uganda on Tuesday at the Stade Port Gentil in their Group D opener. Local fans believe the 2010 Fifa World Cup quarter-finals have lucky in matches when they wear the all white jersey. Black Stars lost their opening match to Senegal at the last edition in Equatorial Guinea.   #CAN2017 @ghanafaofficial to wear white shirts, black shorts and white stocks vs @ugandacranes #AFCON2017

A wait of almost 40 years will come to an end for Uganda on Tuesday when they make their return to the African Nations Cup finals, determined to prove they are a worthy competitors. Uganda last played at the tournament in 1978 when they reached the final and will pick up where they left off against the same opponents when Group D gets underway in Port Gentil. None of their current squad had been born and Idi Amin was still in charge of the country when Uganda lost 2-0 to Ghana in the final

Capatin Asamoah Gyan believes the experience of Ghana's squad at the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations squad will boost their trophy-winning chances. About 95% of the team which lost on penalties to Ivory Coast in the final of the last tournament in Equatorial Guinea. The Black Stars can rely on the know-how of 16 players who fought to final after losing their opening game. "This year we have almost the same players [as in 2015]," Gyan said. "Some lads [have] joined recently

Ghana coach Avram Grant has promised an improved performance from his troops aaginst Uganda on Tuesday afternoon in their 2017 Africa Cup of Nations Group opener. The Black Stars go into the tournament without just one win from six matches including the 2-0 friendly win over Uzbek side Bunyodkor. Last week, Grant said his side were far from a finished material but insisted his players are ready to punch above their weight. "A lot of people talk about pressure but we do not see it as

Nigeria Football Federation president Amaju Pinnick visited Group D opponents Ghana and Uganda at the Hotel du Parc ahead of their meeting on Tuesday. Pinnick, working with CAF, was at the hotel to offer support to the two teams who open the Group. The Black Stars play the Cranes at the Stade de Port Gentil in a repeat of their 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier played in October which ended 0-0 in Kumasi. @thenff Prez @PinnickAmaju visits the #BlackStars & @UgandaCranes to offer his support

With less than 24 hours for the Black Stars to play their first game at the ongoing 2017 Afcon in Gabon, we take a look at the seven debutantes Coach Avram Grant selected for the tournament who will be making history at the biennial tournament. Wa All Stars shot stopperRichard Ofori, defender Andy Yiadom of Barnsley (England), Midfielders Thomas Partey of Athletico Madrid (Spain), Ebenezer Ofori AIK Stockholm, (Sweden) and Samuel Tetteh Leifering (Austria) and strikers Ebenezer Assifuah Sion, (Switzerland)

According to theSun, Aston Villa boss Steve Brucewants to sell misfiring pair Ross McCormack and Jordan Ayew in order to bring in fresh talent. The report claims that Bruce wants to offload the aforementioned players to fund moves for Burnley defender James Bree and Middlesbrough striker Jordan Rhodes. Jordan Ayew is currently with the Black Stars in Gabon for the 31st edition of the Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon.  ...

The Minister designate for Youth and Sports, Hon. Isaac Asiamah has launched a scathing attack on his predecessors Hon. Nii Lante Vanderpuye insisting he failed at the ministry due to his frosty relationship with the Ghana Football Association. The immediate-past Youth and Sports Minister, Hon. Nii Lante Vanderpuye had a head-on collision with the leadership of the GFA following his consistent attacks and derogatory remarks towards the federation. The relationship between the Sports Ministry

Former English Premier League champions Chelsea paid over 70m for terminating their contract with Adidas, sacking Black Stars coach Avram Grant and former manager Jose Mourinho. The Blue had to cough a huge amount of 8.3m for the current Manchester United manager for sacking him for the second time. Reports in England, after Chelsea published their accounts have revealed that a total of 23.1m was paid for both Jose Mourinho and Avram Grant. The Black Stars manager was in charge when The

Juventus are in the market for another Atalanta youngster, if the latest reports are to be credited. With Roberto Gagliardini impressing on his debut for Inter and Mattia Caldara joining Juventus at the end of the season, its been quite the season for the Bergamo side. And now, with Schalke announcing that Chelsea target Sead Kolasinac is going nowhere, things could get complicated for Juventus on the left, potentially compelling them to nab former protege Leonardo Spinazzola. Often using

Federation of Uganda Football Associations (Fufa), President Moses Magogo has arrived in Gabon with cash bonuses for the Cranes depending on their outcome of results at the 2017 Total Africa Cup of Nations. The Uganda Cranes will open their campaign against the Black Stars of Ghana in a group D encounter on Tuesday afternoon at the Port Gentil Stadium. And the Uganda FA President explained that rewarding the team for every performance will be a good motivator in a tournament of such a magnitude.