Cameroon survived a scare from 2017 AFCON minnows Guinea-Bissau to secure a 2-1 win in a nail-biting clash at the Stade d'Angondj in Libreville in the Group A tie. The debutantes displayed an all-conquering football in all departments in the opening 45 minutes as they created a string of nervous moments for Cameroon. Sporting Braga attacker Piqueti Djassi Brito Silva opened the scoring for the Djurtus with a cracking 13th minute strike. The 23-year-old went on an energetic solo move and
Head coach of the Eagles of Mali Alain Giresse remains optimistic ahead of their second group game with the Black Stars of Ghana with claims that his side has an equal chance of qualifying like Ghana. Mali drew goalless with the Pharaohs of Egypt on Tuesday evening in a game many felt Mali should have won. But the French coach insists that the Eagles have made it to the semifinals twin the last two editions of the Af on and can't afford to drop at this time. Everybody thinks that Ghana
Egypt still have a better chance of qualifying to the quaryer fianks of the 2017 Afcon despite a disappointing start to the tournament. The seven-time Africa champions drew goalless in a disappointing game with the Eagles of Mali, dropping two point and lying third in the group bit Elnany insists the Pharaohs will make it. We played a good game against a tough opponent, Elneny told beIN Sports after the game. We were really surprised with how good they are in terms of defensive organisation.
Ghana striker Ebenezer Assifuah insists he decided to sign for French side Le Havre to get more game time and get back into the big time. The 23-year-old, who is at the Africa Cup of Nations, has sealed a three-and-half-year deal which will see him at the club until June 2020. Assifuah believes the switch to the second-tier league from Swiss top-flight side FC Sion will whip his career back into line. ''I decided to move because I want to play every week. Le Havre is a big club and
Ghana midfielder Sulley Muntari trained with Serie A side Pescara on Wednesday ahead of finalizing his return to the Italian top-flight. The Delfini see the experienced player as a suitable replacement for Alberto Aquilani who has left the club. Muntari is available on a free transfer after leaving Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad in the summer of 2015. The 32-year-old will be available to Massimo Oddo once he formalises his release from Al-Ittihad. Muntari has already played for giants
The Sports Ministry has rubbished circling media reports about the bonus structure for the Black Stars at the Africa Cup of Nations. There have been publications that US$ 8,000 and U$10,000 will be paid at the tournament for winning a match. A statement signed by Public Relation Officer Elvis Adjei-Baah read: ''The Ministry of Youth and Sports attention's has been drawn to certain figures making rounds and being the subject of discussions in the media as the winning bonuses of the
Watch the build up to the Black Stars-Uganda Group D match which was played on Tuesday in Port Gentil. Ghana managed to win by a slim 1-0 win thanks an Andre Ayew penalty on 32 minutes. Get how the team prepared for the tournament as host Ernest Koranteng speaks to players, coaches, fans and also sponsors of the national team. ...
Inter Allies FC have adopted the El Wak stadium as their new home ground for the 2015/2016 Ghana Premier League after two seasons at the Tema stadium. According GHANASoccernet.com sources, the Eleven Is To One side took the decision to leave Tema to cut excessive cost. The team had been making trips from their base in Osu to Tema everyday for training and on match days which was cost effective. Inter Allies FC play their opening fixture against Hearts of Oak on the opening weekend of the
''Im happy with everything Ive managed to do, but I want more,'' said Egypt captain Essam El Hadary, expressing the kind of passion that every player needs to break new ground and continuing to exceed themselves. One of the finest goalkeepers African football has ever produced and a legend of the game, the insatiable El Hadary spoke to us about his dream of crowning a lengthy career with an appearance at the FIFA World Cup. Despite his fine performances with Wadi Degla in the
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's penalty rescued a point for Gabon against Burkina Faso in their Group A match which finished 1-1. Gabon looked like they would continue to suffer, after drawing in their opening match with Cameroon. Though they dominated from the start, they found themselves a goal down when they failed to deal with a long ball from one of their own corners, and Prejuce Nakoulma prodded home. Gabon were fortunate to equalise when Kouakou Herve Koffi conceded a witless penalty,
Gabon star Mario Lemina has been ruled out of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations after suffering an injury which will sideline him for two weeks. The 23-year-old Juventus midfielder pulled up with a back problem while preparing for todays game against Burkina Faso. According to reports, Lemina has been told he cannot play again for 15 days. It is not yet clear whether he will remain with the host nation or return to Turin for treatment....
Ghanaian midfielder Sani Musah is seeking to impress on trials at Austriansecond-tier side Austria Lustenau, GHANAsoccernet.com can confirm. The former Amidaus Professionals midfielder, 22, arrived at theReichshofstadion in the last week of December 2016 and has resumed training with them and joined their pre-season training. Lustenau manager Lassaad Chabbai is assessing the defensive-cum-offensive midfielder and could hand him a two-year deal. "I'm working hard here and I'm
Morocco coach Herve Renard said on Tuesday his side must be more clinical in front of goal if they are to keep their hopes alive in the Africa Cup of Nations. The Atlas Lions were stunned by DR Congo in the group C opener on Monday. Striker Junior Kabananga punished a wasteful Moroccan side, lifting the Leopards to the group summit with a 1-0 win. "We played well on Monday, missing many goal-scoring opportunities," Renard told French newspaper L'Equipe on Tuesday. "DR
Swedish side Hammarby IF have invited Inter Allies FC youngster Abdul-Halik Hudufor an experimental trip. The 17-year-old , will spend some time training with the European outfit. The highly rated Ghanaian kid is expected to boost his confidence ahead of the start of the new Ghana Premier League season on February 4. It's unclear however, if the West African will be handed a deal after the training session. Halik Hudu was voted Ghana Premier League Most Promising Player last seas
Ghana striker Ebenezer Assifuah, who is currently with the Black Stars at the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon, has sealed a permanent move to French second tier side Le Havre, GHANAsoccernet.com can reveal. The 23-year-old moves from Swiss top-flight side Sionafter struggling to hold a regular stating place at the club, Ghana's leading football news outfit Ghanasoccernet.com can reveal. He has signed a three-and-half-year deal withLe Havre leaving him at the club until June 2020.
Kotoko have announced the signing of Aduana Stars defensive midfielder Seth Opare on a three-year deal. Opare has put pen to paper on a permanent deal after passing a mandatory medical on Wednesday. Kotoko is every player's dream he told the club's website. Im happy to be here. "Ive just come but I know that, the supporters expect a lot from me. "I will do my best to help the team win trophies this season and the seasons to come. The versatile man has been with the
Asante Kotoko have announced the signing of Seth Opare from Aduana Stars on a three-year deal. The defensive midfielder successfully passed a medical earlier on Wednesday in Kumasi. Opare spent five seasons with the Dormaa-based side and he is regarded one of the best midfielders in the Ghana Premier League. ''Kotoko is every player's dream,'' Opare said. ''I'm happy to be here. Ive just come but I know that, the supporters expect a lot from me. I will do
Ghana defender Baba Rahman will have no involvement in the Africa Cup of Nations after his club Schalke 04 confirmed he will be returning to Germany further examination. The Bundesliga side have confirmed the left-back suffered a bruised meniscus and will have to be assessed by experts atGelsenkirchen. Rahman was replaced after 39 minutes and had to be stretchered off during the 1-0 win over Uganda in Port Gentil on Tuesday. The Ghana Football Association announced on Wednesday that the
Ghana group opponents Egypt have suffered a major blow in their 2017 Afcon campaign as goalkeeper Ahmed El-Shennawy has been ruled out of the competition after sustaining injury in their clash with Mali on Tuesday, the Pharaohs have confirmed. The shot stopper was substituted in Tuesdays clash against the Eagles of Mail on the 24th minuteafter making a wonderful save to deny Mali the lead.. The Pharaohs have officially announced that the player will be out for two weeks after x-rays conducted
Andre Ayew is delighted with Ghana's team spirit after their 1-0 win Uganda, urging focus ahead of the next fixture against Mali in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon. The West Ham United star scored the decisive goal for the Black Stars through the spot kick in Port-Gentil. Several questions marks have been raised about the quality of the team to go all the way after a sloppy second half display. But the Ghana assistant captain has hailed the side's team spirit.
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