Adroit Egypt shot stopper Essam El-Hadary has hinted that he will love to be the oldest goalkeeper in Russia if The Pharaohs are able to qualify for the tournament. El-Hadary is the oldest player at the 2017 Afcon after celebrating his 44th birthday two days before their opening group game with Mali. He came off the bench to replace injure goalie El-Shennnawy, who has eventually been ruled out of the tournament, after he sustained a career threatening inury in the clash with Mali. And after
Former Hammarby IF scout Borje Gustavsson is backing new signing Gershon Koffie to shine at the Swedish top-flight side. Koffie joined the Stockholm-based side on a three year deal after leaving MLS side New England Revolution. Gustavsson scouted Gershon in 2009 but the player headed to Canadian side Vancouver Whitecaps where he featured prominently in the MLS. ''I scouted Gershon in 2009 when I visited Ghana and took him to Hammarby who helped him with a surgery. When he was fit,
Ghana defender Baba Rahman has finally left the Black Stars camp and is expected to arrive in Germany later today to undergo further test on suspected knee damage. The on-loan Chelsea defender injured his knee in Ghanas first game against the Cranes of Uganda. Scans in Libreville revealed damaged meniscus and is his club Schalke 04 want to have a closer look at the player before deciding on the next move. Rahmans absence in the team is a huge blow to the Black Stars as he is one of the best
Al Hilal new signing Abednego Tetteh scored again for his new club in a club friendly with Kenya giants Gor Mahia. Tetteh hit the back of the net in the 25th minute to put the Crescents ahead and it proved to be the only goal. The roly-poly attacker took on two defenders, rounded them off beautifully and slotted the ball under the roof of the net to give his side the win. This becomes the fourth goal Tetteh has scored in a week for the Sudanese side following his hat trick against Ghana
Ghana defender Baba Rahman could undergo knee surgery after picking up an injury at the Africa Cup of Nations. The left back's tournament is over after suffering the setback during Tuesday's 1-0 win over Uganda. Rahman had a rupture of the meniscus and a particular tear of the anterior cruciate ligament with fluid collection in the left knee. This was ascertained after he left the team's camp in Port Gentil to Libreville for diagnosis....
Ex-France international Willy Sagnol will arrive in the country today (Thursday) for a football program. He has been invited by Mirage Football Academy for a training programme with the academy's coaches and players. ''While in the country, the 39-year old former manager of Bordeaux will take time to meet the media, and make studio appearances during the Ghana-Mali Afcon match,'' Mirage Football Academy chairman Sarpong Boateng Okyere disclosed. ''He will also
In the video below is a collection of tweets and actions portraying racism at the 2017 Afcon with the major combat being between North Africa and Black Africa. CAF has however condemned such act as well as many well-meaning Africans and media outlets. Watch: Racism proves to be a strong contender at the Africa Cup of Nations. pic.twitter.com/EipOFk5nBC AJ (@ajplus) January 18, 2017...
Ex-Ghana captain CK Akonnor says criticisms of Jordan Ayew's performance in their 1-0 win over Uganda at the Africa Cup of Nations are unfair and harsh. The Aston Villa player was roasted by fans for his lame display with many calling for him to be benched in next match against Mali on Saturday. Akonnor, who now coaches Division One League side Dreams FC, feels the criticisms are not fair. ''I must admit that we are being too harsh on him [Jordan Ayew]," Akonnor told Kumasi-based
French coaches Herve Renard and Claude le Roy loom large over the key Africa Cup of Nations Group C clash between Morocco and Togo in Oyem Friday. Renard, a Cup of Nations winner with Zambia in 2012 and the Ivory Coast in 2015, was hired by Morocco last year and given a mandate to reach the semi-finals. Right now, a last-four place must seem a long way off for the blond, bronzed 48-year-old former Paris rubbish collector who always wears a white shirt on matchdays. Morocco
The Carthage Eagles of Tunisia will be hoping to register their first win in Group B in the 2017 CAF Africa Cup of Nations when they meet Algeria on Thursday. Tunisia succumbed to a disappointing 2-0 loss at the hands of Tunisia on Sunday and will now want to restore their pride. Coach Henryk Kasperczak and his men are on a mission to go all out and bag a win to ensure their mission to reach the knockout stages remains alive. Having conceded two goals, Tunisia remain placed at the bottom
Ghana Premier League newboys Bolga All Stars have chosen the Tamale Utrecht Academy Park as their home for the 2016/2017 Ghana Premier League. The Bolga stadium is still under construction and will not be ready before the start of the competition on 04 February. "We are using the Tamale Utrecht Academy park for the time be but we are hopeful of completing our stadium upgrade before the second half of the season so we will move back home when we complete the stadium works,'' club
Zimbabwe captain Willard Katsande has urged his teammates to stand firm against tournament favourites Senegal in an Africa Cup of Nations showdown in Gabon on Thursday. The Zimbabweans face the highest African nation on the Fifa world rankings at the Stade de Franceville in a Group B clash. They had done their homework on their more fancied opponents, Katsande said. "It is going to be difficult because they won [their opening match of the tournament] and they have confidence " the
GN Bank Division One League side Dreams FC have been profiled by renowned German newspaper the SportsBild as a model club in Ghana. The former Ghana Premier League campaigners were hailed by the German paper for their professionalism and structural organization. The ultra-modern secretariat of the club as well as their well-equipped stadium with and new dressing room and other facilities make the club a big example. Despite being in Division One, the Dawu-based side has succeeded in putting
The Ghana FA has confirmed that their defender Baba Rahman will travel to Germany on Thursday as he will miss the rest of the Africa Cup of Nations after suffering a bruised meniscus during the tournament in Gabon. Baba will travel to Germany today (Thursday) to undergo further tests and possible surgery over a knee injury he sufferedon Tuesday. Ghana Football Association (GFA) took the decision in consultation with his club Schalke after tests were carried out on the injury in the Gabonese
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