Two goals from Mohammed Salah were enough to secure a ticket for Egypt to make a World Cup appearance for the first time since 1990. Egypt had to strike late from the spot in additional time to record a 2-1 win over stubborn Congo to earn their first World Cup appearance since 1990. The Borg Arab Stadium in Alexandria was thrown into a massive jubilant mood with the last kick of the game becoming the most important kick to have sent Egypt to the World Cup. Mohammed Salah shot the home side

Egypt had to strike late from the spot in additional time to record a 2-1 win over stubborn Congo to earn their first World Cup appearance since 1990. The Borg Arab Stadium in Alexandria was thrown into a massive jubilant mood with the last kick of the game becoming the most important kick to have sent Egypt to the World Cup. Mohammed Salah shot the home side into the lead in the 63rd minute when he beat the offside trap to nutmeg the Congo goalie for the opener. But Bouka Moutou restored

A brace from Mohamed Salah sees Egypt uncatchable at the top of their 2018 World Cup qualifying group after beating Congo 2-1 at the Borg El Arab Stadium in Alexandria on Sunday night. It was not all plain sailing for the Pharaohs who needed a 95thminute penalty goal to seal the victory in their penultimate Group E qualifier. The win, though, is enough to see Egypt go to the top of Group E with 12 points from five matches. Uganda, who drew 0-0 with Ghana on Saturday, are second in the group

Poland became the latest team to book their place at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia after securing Group Es top spot on the final day. A 4-2 victory against Montenegro meant second-placed Denmark were unable to catch the section leaders. Krzysztof Maczynksi gave Adam Nawalkas side the perfect start in Warsaw after finding the bottom corner on six minutes, before Kamil Grosicki, after receiving the ball from Robert Lewandowski inside the area, doubled the advantage just 10 minutes later. The

Liberty Professionals defender Michael Ampadu scored a goal-of-season contender in Sunday's 4-2 win over Berekum Chelsea on Sunday. The right back collected a pass from the centre line, wriggled past a defender before unleashing a thunderbolt into the roof. Ampadu's terrific strike gave Liberty a 2-0 lead after Bernard Arthur scored had opened the scoring under one minute. Arthur converted a penalty in the second half to make it 3-0 before Stephen Sarfo reduced the deficit with two

Berekum Chelsea striker Stephen Sarfo jumped to the summit of the scorers chart with 15 goals after bagging a brace on Sunday in their 4-2 defeat at Liberty Professionals. The hosts took a 3-0 lead through a Bernard Arthur double and a wonder strike from Micheal Ampadu but Sarfo pulled one back with a fine finish. The WAFU CUp of Nations hero then converted a spot kick to make it 3-2 but Frederick Ansah restored Liberty's two-goal lead. Sarfo is now two goals away from equalling Latif

Liberty Professionals took a giant step in escaping the drop from the Ghana Premier League with a well deserved 4-2 victory over Berekum Chelsea in Week 28 at the Karl Reinhorf Park. Liberty were aware of the dire danger they have found themselves in as the relegation fight hots up ahead of this fixture. The Scientific Soccer lads had the better of the exchanges as they showed intent right from the blast of referee O. B Amankwaa's whistle. Bernard Arthur, who handed the team a life line

Bechem United recorded a stunning 1-0 victory over Asante Kotoko at the Nana Gyeabour park on Sunday thanks to a late strike by Saddick Hafiz. Hafiz scored on the 90th minute to secure full spoils for the Hunters with the game heading to a pulsating stalemate. Despite making as many as five changes to the team that drew 1-1 with Ashgold, Steve Pollack's charges fluffed their lines and but remained unchanged on the log. Kotoko are still fourth but must improve or in their last two games

AshantiGold were 2-0 victors on Sunday at the Len Clay stadium when they beat Tema Youth FC to move up to 10th on the table as the relegation fight continues. The Miners piled pressure on the visitors from the blast of the whistle with two opportunities wasted. They came very close to open the scoring in the 11th minute but Hans Kwofie's effort from long hit the woodwork. Tema Youth FC goalkeeper Eric Adjetey saved a one-on-one situation with Shafiu Mumuni on the 23rd minute. Three

Aduana Stars edged closer to winning the Ghana Premier League trophy with an impressive 4-1 thumping against Bolga All Stars in Match day 28 at the Tamale Utrecht Park. The Fire Boys predictably put the already relegated hosts under huge pressure in the early proceedings of the match but surprisingly fell behind to a Razak Abdallah's 10th minute beautiful strike. The visitors wasted no time in restoring parity through Nathaniel Asamoah just after restarting play. It was Aduana Stars from

WAFA SC showed no signs of giving up on the Ghana Premier League title as they produced a stirred up second half performance to beat defending champions Wa All Stars 3-0 at home on Sunday. The visitors proved solid at the back and managed to hold the Academy Boys to a goalless scoreline in the first half. But three minutes after the break, they capitulated as WAFA shot into the lead courtesy a Musah Nuhu. The centre back rose above his markers to head in a corner kick. This was followed

Hearts of Oak cemented a top four place as they defeated Ebusua Dwarfs 2-1 in Week 28 of the Ghana Premier League at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday. The Phobians ambitions of lifting their first league trophy in ten years was effectively extinguished when they succumbed to a 2-1 loss at Wa All Stars in midweek. But finishing the campaign in the top four was well within their reach, and indeed they grabbed it in a scintillating fashion by beating Dwarfs handsomely. Black Stars B ace, Winful

Ghana have arrived in Saudi Arabia for Tuesday's friendly international in Jeddah. The Black Stars flew in from Kampala where they engaged Uganda in a penultimate 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier which they controversially drew 0-0. The four-time African champions scored a legitimate goal in final minute of injury time but scorer Raphael Dwamena was surprisingly flagged offside. The Ghana Football Association has since reported the conduct of the referee Daniel Bennett and his assistants

The Ghana Football Association will earn US$ 200,000 from Tuesday's international friendly against Saudi Arabia in Riyadh. This hs been confirmed by the Ministry of Youth and Sports. ''The Ministry gave the approval based on the facts that the coach is in the progress of building a formidable national team for the future and he needs to give the new players a lot of playing time to evaluate their performances,'' a statement read. ''It is therefore necessary to

Ghana's deputy coach Ibrahim Tanko is delighted with the performances of the Black Stars returnees in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Uganda in Kampala. Prior to the crucial encounter, Ghana were hit with injuries to key players which forced the hand of coach Kwesi Appiah to use some his fringe players as well players who have been out of the side for a very long time, most notably Daniel Opare, Frank Acheampong, Nicholas Opoku and Raphael Dwamena. However, the team displayed

Liberty Professionals skipper Samuel Sarfohas urged histeammate to secure their Ghana Premier League status with victory over Berekum Chelsea today. The Scientific Soccer Lads come up against the Blues, needing a convincing win to put daylight between themselves and the relegation bracket. Liberty's chances were boosted following their impressive 2-1 win over Medeama in Tarkwa. They occupy the 11th spot but will be back in drop zone if they lose as they are only just two points from safety.

Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has sent his condolence to the bereaved families of the Atomic Junction gas explosion disaster. Residents of Atomic Junction were thrown into a state ofpandemonium after two gas filling stations in the area were engulfed in flames on Saturday night. At least 3 people have been confirmed dead and 35 more critically injured in the in the unfortunate occurrence. Gyan took to Twitter to express his melancholy about the regrettable incident. https://tw

Football legend George Weah has received unflinching support from Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan to become President of Liberia. Liberia is heading to the polls on October 10 with twenty candidates on the ballot paper and the list include the only African to have won the FIFA World Player of the Year award. This is his second attempt after missing out in 2005 to the incumbent Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Gyan has called on Liberians to vote massively for the ''noble achiever''

Black Stars deputy coach Maxwell Konadu has lamented on the performance of referee Daniel Bennett in their 0-0 stalemate with Uganda in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Kampala on Saturday. The Black Stars looked to clinched a late winner after FC Zurich striker Raphael Dwamena reacted fast to power home a rebound from Boakye-Yiadom's long range shot. However, South African referee, Daniel Bennett did not point to the centre circle after spotting his assistant raise the flag for offside.

Yousesf Msakni scored a hat-trick and dished out an assist as Tunisia claimed a valuable 4-1 victory away to Guinea to keep intact their lead at the top of their qualifying group and edge closer to a World Cup place on Saturday. Naby Keita fired Guinea in front on 37 minutes but Tunisia roared back, with Msakni restoring parity on the stroke of halftime. The 26-year-old beat the keeper at his near post with a superb low shot to make it 2-1 in the 75thminute before feeding the overlapping Amine