Ghana striker Abdul Majeed Waris has been named in the French Ligue 1 Team of the Week after his heroics in Lorient's 3-1 win over Guingamp. The striker scored a brilliant brace as Lorient defeated Guingamp at the Stade Yves Allainmat. Waris, who was snubbed by Ghana for Africa cup of nations, stepped up to save Lorient from losing at home as he cancelled outSaliburearly strike for the visitors on 72 minutes before wrapping up victory with the third goal. He, however, could have scored

Zimbabwe head coach Kalisto Pasuwa praised his charges for showing character against Algeria in their first 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group B game in Franceville on Sunday evening. Riyaad Mahrez opened the scoring for Algeria in the 12th minute, but Zimbabwe scored twice through Kudakwashe Mahachi and Nyasha Mushekwi to take a 2-1 lead heading into the half-time break. However, Algeria, who were the favourites heading into game, grabbed a late equalizer through Mahrez, the newly crowned

Ghana's opponents Uganda will be missing key duo Khalid Aucho and Murushid Jjuuko in the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations Group D opener at the Stade Port-Gentil on Tuesday. The midfielder and centre back have been ruled out of the tricky match due to accumulation of yellow cards in the qualifiers. The duo played key roles in the Cranes campaign to qualify for Africa's flagship tournament after 39 years of periphery. Ghana will playing against Uganda for the second time in three months

GHALCA have hatched a plan to boycott the FA's Gala competition over paltry appearance fee, barely two weeks before the start of the knockout competition, GHANAsoccernet.com can exclusively reveal. Officials of the club's umbrella body are seething with anger after being told they will pocket only $2,000 as appearance. They say the amount is woefully inadequate amid claims of a $100,000 injection into the competition by Pay TV channel Star Times. The 16 Premier League clubs are unhappy

Inter Allies FC have signed midfielder Antwi Kwame Amoako on a free transfer after passing his medicals. The box-to-box midfielder returns home after spending the last two seasons at Sudanese topflight side Al Khartoum. ''Im really happy to be here and also impressed with the quality in the team as well.'' Amoako told the club's website. ''The feeling is really great and to come back to play here in Ghana again, it is a stepping stone for more opportunities.''

Fit-again Ghana midfielder Alfred Duncan played his first match in three MONTHS as he cameo in Sassuolo's 4-1 win over Palermo on Sunday in the Serie A. The 23-year-old took the place of Alessandro Matri after 84 minutes at the MAPEI Stadium. Matri had bagged a brace in the 15th and 66th minutes respectively and goals from Antonio Ragusa and Matteo Pplitano ensured victory. Duncan was an unused substitute last week in the 0-0 draw with Torino on the road....

Uganda goalkeeper Denis Onyango says his side has always been a thorn in the flesh of Ghana ahead of the meeting of the two sides in a 2017 Africa Cup of Nations opener on Tuesday. The Cranes are desperate to cause an upset against the four-time African champions on their return to continental football. The East Africans, coached by SerbianMicho Sredojevic, are bent on rewriting the script in Gabon. And experienced goalkeeper Denis Onyango insists they will give Ghana problems in Port-Gentil

Ghana defender Phil Ofosu-Ayeh has auctioned his jersey to solicit for funds for cancer patients in Germany. Ofosu-Ayeh, who plays for German second-tier sideBraunschweig, has been appointed ambassador of the Lila-Hope-CED- a non-governmental organisation (NGO) which is concerned about people with the inflammatory disease. The Ghana internationalis now auctioning one of his jerseys - with signatures of the entire team of the Blue-Yellow with the proceeds expected to benefits the patients.

Uganda coachMicho Sredojevic remains defiant about his side's chances ahead of their 2017 Africa Cup of Nations opener against Ghana. The East Africans will be seeking to begin their campaign in a big style by defeating the four-time African champions. We are here on merit. We have a huge following and support from our people back home in Uganda. Lets wait and see what happens on Tuesday but we are edging closer to a very historic day after 39 years without taking part in the AFCON finals

Uganda goalkeeperDenis Onyango says Ghana are aware of the pedigree of the Cranes ahead of the meeting of the two sides on Tuesday. The Cranes will battle the Black Stars in their group D opener in Port-Gentil. The East Africans are making a return to the Nations Cup after 39-years and Mamelodi Sundowns shot-stopper is looking ahead to the crunch tie. Playing Ghana before doesnt make it easy because they know that we are a very difficult team to break down," Onyango told Kingfut.

Ghana players have resolved to accept any amount proposed by the Sports Ministry as winning bonus at the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations. Earlier reports claimed US$ 8,000 had been budgeted for each player as take home for winning a match. But it has emerged the players will not negotiate with management over the bonus package at the tournament. ''The players have told us that they will take any amount that the nation is willing pay them as their bonus money. They met the management committee

Uganda defenderDenis Iguma missed the side's training session on Sunday due to aproblematic tooth. The 24-year-old was taken to the hospital for an appointment with a dentist. It's unclear if theAl-Ahed SC defender will return to the side's final training session on Monday ahead of the meeting of the two sides. The Cranes are making a return to the Nations Cup after a 39-year absence.    ...

Al Ahly goalkeeper Sherif Ekramy may be out for Egypt's 2017 Africa Cup of Nations opener against Mali on Tuesday due to injury. "Ekramy has sustained a minor injury during trainings. Scans showed that he has a strain in his thigh. He will skip Sunday's trainings but will join Monday," head of the Egyptian delegation in Gabon Hazem El-Hawary told Ahram Sports on Sunday. Ekramy used to be Egypt's first-choice goalie before some shaky displays saw him fall down the pecking

ByEshlin Vedan Despite being one of the most respected African nations in world football, Ghana will not be favorites to end their 35 year trophy drought and win the 2016 African Cup of Nations. Ghana are among the most successful countries at the African Nations Cup and one of the most respected African sides in World football. They won the tournament in 1963, 1965,1978 and 1982. However in recent times, they have had no success. They reached the finals in 2010 and 2015 but were beaten.

Mali coach Alain Giresse thinks he's got a joker up his sleeves ahead of their 2017 Africa Cup of Nations opener against Egypt. The Eagles find themselves in a tough group comprising Ghana and Uganda in group D. Many have tipped Egypt and Ghana to scale the hurdle but Alain Giresse believes it will be far-fetched. Everyone thinks Egypt and Ghana are the favorites of our group, and Mali an outsider. That makes sense, Alain Giresse told Jeune Afrique Ghana is very good both technically

Ghana winger Christian Atsu has hailed Newcastle United teammates after their hard-fought 2-1 win at Brentford to return to the top of the Championship table. Dwight Gayle opened the scoring for the visitors beforeLasse Vibe equalised for the hosts. Darly Murphy climbed off the bench to score the match winner at Griffin Park to send the Magpies to the top of the table. Well done lads for the great win today @NUFC . We are in Gabon 🇬🇦 now 👏🏿💪 Christian

Egypt coach Hector Cuper said his side are prepared to deal with the height of Mali's players when both sides meet in their opening game of the African Cup of Nations on Tuesday. The Pharaohs will be eyeing a winning start against Mali before meeting Uganda and Ghana in their Group D campaign. "We prepare our players to perfectly deal with the tall Mali players We also have tall players who can stop them [in aerial challenges]," Argentinean coach Cuper told Egyptian television

ByLolade Adewuyi All the talk leading to Ghana s opening game at the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations has been centred around the difficulty posed by Egypt and Uganda, two teams that they have faced in recent World Cup qualifying matches picking a single point. However, many Black Stars fans have overlooked the threat of West African neighbours Mali ahead of their second game in Group D in Port Gentil on January 21. Ghana will open their campaign against Uganda on Tuesday in what has become a

Ghana forward Abdul Majeed Waris was in cloud nine over the weekend and scored twice in his sides game 3-1 over EA Guingamp in the French Ligue. GHANAsoccernet.com brings you the video:   🗯 Le centre parfait de Romain Philippoteaux pour @warisgh10 qui galise face Guingamp ! #FCLEAG pic.twitter.com/hFScYjMLTa FC LORIENT 🐟 (@FCLorient) January 16, 2017 L'galisation de @Cabot_Jim et le troisime but inscrit par @warisgh10. #FCLEAG pic.twitter.com/Xw2P342hTN

Swedish top-flight side BK Hacken have refused to take up the option on signing Baba Mensah permanently. A starsportsgh.com report claims the defender will return to the local scene to chart his way back to Europe. The centre-back moved from Ghana Premier League Inter Allies on loan for the season. Mensah made eight appearances including two starts during his stay. He also featured in the Europa League for the side which finished 10th in the league last season....